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Edwin McCain "I'll Be" Tuesday, January 6, 2009 Blending equal parts folk, soul & rock, platinum-selling singer-songwriter Edwin McCain has garnered the attention of millions with his smash hits "I'll Be", "Solitude" & "I Could Not Ask For More." The seeds for McCain's blend of southern soul and acoustic storytelling were planted some 20 years ago in Greenville where he was born & raised and still resides. Edwin is a tireless troubadour whose rapturous live performances regularly sell-out.
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The Red Stick Ramblers With special Guest - YARN Thursday, January 8, 2009 Founded in Baton Rouge, the Red Stick Ramblers have become a favorite live act with their inimitable blend of Cajun fiddle tunes, Western Swing, traditional jazz of the '20s & '30s alongside their traditional inspired originals. Garnering rave reviews & high critical acclaim, they build upon the songs of seminal fiddlers like Dennis McGee and Dewey Balfa, along with jazz & country swing bandleaders such as Bob Wills and Django Reinhardt, finding a common thread of danceable rhythms and strong, elegant melodies.
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Melissa Ferrick Indy Folk-rocker "Goodbye Youth, Goodbye Retail" Tour Friday, January 9, 2009 An alumni of Berklee College & New England Conservatory of Music, Melissa Ferrick expresses herself not only through sound, but also through her poignant words. Melissa has shared the stage with a diverse range of artists including Morrissey, Marc Cohn, Paul Westerberg, John Hiatt & Dwight Yoakam. Expect songs from her new album Goodbye Youth & familiar faves like "Happy Song".
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Vonda Shepard Actress Singer-Songwriter-Pianist Saturday, January 10, 2009 As the voice of Ally McBeal, Vonda sold more than 12 million records worldwide throughout the span of the hit TV show. She infuses a deep & melodic songwriting style with splashes of powerful & soulful vocals. Performing at L.A. clubs at the age of 14, Vonda went on to release a half dozen studio albums of original material (including her recent release From the Sun) plus a DVD & four Ally McBeal soundtracks featuring the hits "Don't Cry Ilene", "Can't We Try" (with Dan Hill) & "Searchin' My Soul". "The singer/songwriter genre doesn't get any better than this." - Chris Willman, Entertainment Weekly "Shepard's the classic singer/songwriter type; her soul-baring confessionals are tempered by flashes of wit and whimsy along with a hook or two and often bittersweet underpinnings." - Darryl Morden, The Hollywood Reporter
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Gary Ho Ho Hoey's Rockin' Christmas Fiery Guitarist Returns Sunday, January 11, 2008 Gary Hoey's biggest chart hit was the cover of Focus' "Hocus Pocus." He's maintained his status as a fiery guitarist with a series of blood-boiling albums that are heavy on riffage while upholding the basic rock n' roll values of melodies, hooks & heart. Even Surf-guitar King Dick Dale (with whom he's shared the Sellersville Stage) proclaimed Hoey his favorite modern guitarist. Expect a show filled with concert faves and of course holiday classics from his popular Ho! Ho! Hoey Christmas albums.
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Tony Hadley British Superstar Vocalist New Solo Album - Passing Strangers Sunday, January 11, 2009 Spandau Ballet's lead singer Tony Hadley is best know for the international hits "Gold", "Only When You Leave" & "True" which topped the charts in 20 countries around the world including his native U.K. and the U.S. In a career that's spanned 22 years, Tony tours the States for the first time in over two decades marking the release of his new solo album Passing Strangers featuring classics such as "The Mood I'm In" & "Wives & Lovers" first brought to prominence by singers like Tony Bennett & Jack Jones. |
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Rolly Brown & Flatpicking; Bluegrass, Swing, & Beyond Tuesday, January 13, 2009 ROLLY BROWN has, over the years, been a Nat'l Fingerpicking Champion, a Philadelphia Music Award Nominee, a sideman, soloist, student, and teacher. After his early years as a fingerstyle blues and folk player, he immersed himself in flatpick style, specializing in swing and jazz guitar, with a side order of bluegrass. MARCY MARXER is a Grammy winning multi-instrumentalist, studio musician, performer, instructor and songwriter with 30 years of experience and a shelf of impressive awards. Her guitar playing spans a variety of styles- swing rhythm and lead, bluegrass, old time, celtic fingerpicking, folk fingerpicking and some of the most tasteful backup you can hear. The C.F. Martin Co. has honored Marcy with her very own signature model guitar. Flatpick Guitar Magazine called her "one of the country's top Western style guitar players". |
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Guy Davis and In Celebration of MLK Day… on what would have been his 80th birthday! Thursday, January 15, 2009 Bluesman Guy Davis is a musician, composer, actor, director & writer. Among his many accolades, Guy became the 1993 winner of the Blues Foundation's "Keeping the Blues Alive Award", presented to him by Robert Cray at the W.C. Handy Awards ceremony. "Like the best early bluesmen, Guy Davis is, at heart, a storyteller. A master at setting intimate, richly nuanced tales to stomping acoustic blues backing, often with folky accompaniment from mandolin, banjo, and accordion, he helped revitalize the state of country blues in the 1990s with a string of critically acclaimed albums for Red House Records." - Blues Revue Philly natives Kim & Reggie Harris are two vibrant, superbly talented and engaging performers whose captivating stage presence has inspired audiences around the world for over 25 years. As singers, songwriters, storytellers, educators, historical interpreters & cultural advocates, they have used their remarkable voices and their unique talents to bring new insights to the entertainment and educational spectrum. |
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Bellamy Brothers "Let Your Love Flow" Friday, January 16, 2009 Florida natives Howard & David have charted with nearly 50 songs in four decades including ten #1's; they include "If I Said You Had A Beautiful Body, Would You Hold It Against Me", "I Need More of You", "Too Much is Not Enough", "Kids of the Baby Boom", and of course their international smash "Let Your Love Flow". Their break came with the hit "Spiders and Snakes" written by David & recorded by Jim Stafford, which sold 3 million copies world-wide. The Bellamy Brothers have received more nominations for Duo of the Year by the Country Music Association & the Academy of Country Music than any pair in history and have won CMT Video of the Year Awards.
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Music At The Celtic Crossroads Dazzling Irish Music Experience Saturday, January 17, 2009 One of Ireland's most critically acclaimed & exhilarating stage shows, Celtic Crossroads is an explosion of youthful energy and dazzling musicianship. Celtic Crossroads abounds with a fusion of traditional Irish music, bluegrass, gypsy and jazz while pulsating with the rhythms of exciting Irish dance percussion. The cast of all-Ireland champion performers incorporates world-class musicians playing an array of both traditional & non traditional instruments into a truly incredible and unforgettable experience! With over twenty instruments on stage - tempestuous fiddle playing competes with explosive banjo, intricate mandolin, accordion, mandola and bouzouki and awe-inspiring guitar riffs while silky flute playing remind the audience that these fiercely traditional musicians are also classically trained. "The most exhilarating and authentic show to come from Ireland in decades - not to be missed." |
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Al Di Meola World Sinfonia '09 Sunday, January 18, 2009 Known throughout the world as one of the most prominent virtuosos in contemporary instrumental jazz, Al Di Meola holds the most prestigious award from the highest rated poll in Guitar Player Magazine. His awesome technique & musical depth is traced back to '74 in his debut with Chick Corea and Return to Forever which recently reunited for a summer tour. Al's solo efforts, including Casino & gold album Elegant Gypsy, are amongst the best selling instrumental records, and the Super Guitar Trio with Paco De Lucia & John McLaughlin also broke new musical ground. Di Meola's latest project is the acoustic quartet World Sinfonia '09. |
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Blackfoot "Train Train" Wednesday, January 21, 2009 Celebrating four decades of arena-rock, Blackfoot’s Platinum album Strikes featured the hits "Highway Song" & "Train Train" (which got used in Toyota ads). You might have also caught "Teenage Idol" on Monday Night Football, "Morning Dew" on MTV. "Fly Away" also became a radio staple.
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Hot Buttered Rum Acoustic Rock – Thursday, January 22, 2009 Combining folk, blues, reggae & jazz into a riveting blend of Americana, Hot Buttered Rum is a postmodern string quintet that's often described as a rock band playing bluegrass instruments. HBR's widespread appeal stems from their musical versatility, prolific songwriting & magnetic on-stage chemistry. They tour in vehicles that run on vegetable oil & bio-diesel instead of fossil fuel products while many of their songs seek to raise awareness about the socially & environmentally volatile era in which we live. "Stunning instrumental and vocal virtuosity." – Relix Magazine "Few things rejuvenate the soul like a warm fireside drink after an exhausting day in the snow. Hot Buttered Rum has that effect. Their original songs are instantly familiar and inviting, and their easygoing versions of timeless classics (the Beatles, Hank Williams) belie the intricacy of the arrangements." – San Francisco Chronicle
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Chris Smither American Blues-based Folk Saturday, January 24, 2009 "Chris Smither delivers one of the most riveting live shows you're ever likely to see. His growling vocals…and uniformly brilliant songs are here in spades," raves RollingStone.com - sentiments that have resonated with blues fans for over 40 years. He has been so good for so long he qualifies as a veteran of the music industry. His elegant lyrics are arranged simply, with mostly just his own masterful finger-picking and foot-tapping to accompany him. His songs have been covered by the likes of Emmylou Harris, Bonnie Raitt and Diana Krall. His tradition of incorporating songs by other artists with his own smart story-songs results in compelling, very satisfying performances. "..of the absolute best singer-songwriters in the world." - Associated Press
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Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver Bluegrass Gospel at its Best Sunday, January 25, 2009 The DOYLE LAWSON & QUICKSILVER sound – which emphasizes smooth, intricate, astonishingly perfect vocal harmonies, innovative song arrangements, and stunning instrumental work – has been a model for countless progressive bluegrass bands of the 1980s and 90s. DOYLE LAWSON & QUICKSILVER can bring an audience to its feet with hot picking and silence a crowd with their soaring gospel quartet singing. Gospel Quartet singing is the mainstay of the QUICKSILVER repertoire, and Doyle is a master at discovering and revitalizing obscure material from old hymnbooks and early records.The band’s energetic stage performance, utilizing a single microphone, brings to mind early stage and radio programs, and showcases intricate choreography unseen in music today. Their incredible talent, heartfelt presentation, and hard-working professionalism make any performance a treasure not soon forgotten. |
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International Guitar Night Featuring Brian Gore, Guitar Virtuosity and Diversity Thursday, January 29, 2009 North America's premier mobile guitar festival features the world's best performing acoustic guitar composers. Founder Brian Gore is joined by guitarist/singer Cecilia Zabala from Argentina, French steel string master Pierre Bensusan, and renowned classical guitarist/composer Benjamin Verdery from New York as they perform solos, duets & quartets highlighting their individual & collective virtuosity and diversity. |
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Sonny Landreth Slide Guitar Master Now touring in support of his recent album From the Reach Friday, January 30, 2009 One of the most celebrated guitarists in the world, Sonny Landreth's popularity is based not only his impeccable taste but on his unique technique… a merging of Chet Atkins-style finger-picking and Sonny's own revolutionary approach to the bottleneck slide guitar. In addition to his distinguished solo career, Sonny has played with Clifton Chenier's Red Hot Louisiana Band, BeauSoleil, Kenny Loggins, Dolly Parton & John Hiatt and wrote the classic "Congo Square" which was a hit for John Mayall's Bluesbreakers & the Neville Bros. Sponsored by: |
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Project/Object Performing the music Saturday, January 31, 2009 Zappa's two longest running band members, Ike Willis & Ed Mann and Mothers of Invention's original synth player Don Preston are united for their first historic tour together! Frank Zappa is considered one of the 20th Century's greatest & most important composers. Project Object's mission is to bring Frank's music to the masses by faithfully recreating the live Zappa experience. |
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