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Gandalf Murphy One-of-a-Kind Musical Saturday, May 1, 2010 Creating an enchanting atmosphere driven by the distinctive singing & songwriting of Joziah Longo, Gandalf Murphy & the Slambovian Circus of Dreams is a mental rollercoaster of whimsical, thought-provoking compositions. The Circus emerged from the misty hills of Sleepy Hollow, New York in ’88 and exploded upon the music scene; the quirky quartet then began touring throughout the northeast & rapidly developed a fiercely loyal, all-ages following. Their charismatic live performances and whimsical blend of folk, rock, hillbilly & pop have simply captivated audiences and critics alike. "Gandalf Murphy's repertory is filled with lively songs that are imbued with mystical stirrings and idealism suggestive of the 1960's." - The New York Times "The Slambovians cast a wide net... (their) music seems to energize anyone who hears it." - Relix Magazine "Super and Natural... I love this band!" - Gene Shay WXPN FM - Philadelphia |
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Mick Taylor Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Guitarist Tuesday, May 4, 2010 Recording & touring with the Rolling Stones during their late 60’s to mid-70’s heyday, Mick Taylor‘s sophisticated jazz & blues influenced imprint can be heard on legendary albums Let It Bleed, Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out, Sticky Fingers (jam-break lead of "Can't You Hear Me Knocking"), Exile on Main Street (bluesy guitar in "All Down the Line"), Goats Head Soup (wah-wah on “Heartbreaker") and It's Only Rock 'n' Roll. The London born Michael Kevin Taylor started his career with John Mayall's Bluesbreakers & also played with Dylan, Jack Bruce, Alvin Lee, amongst others, and released some critically acclaimed solo albums. |
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Sue Foley Brilliant Singer-Songwriter Collaboration Wednesday, May 5, 2010 "He Said - She Said" is a show featuring a collaboration of original songs by Peter Karp and Sue Foley. The project is based around correspondence the two shared through letters written over a year period which became their songs and encompass elements of folk, jazz, flamenco & blues resulting in an event that is moving, literate, romantic, rocking & exciting. "He Said - She Said is a unique, daring idea beautifully executed by two talented, inspired artists unafraid to express themselves in songs of hope, longing, emptiness love and frustration. A masterpiece." - Blues Revue Magazine Peter Karp is a gifted American troubadour, a master songsmith with an art for spinning true-to-life emotions, humor & candor. With an upbringing that was equal parts southern Alabama & Jersey swamps, Karp's music is fueled by the Yankee-Rebel juxtaposition with a show that transfixes live audiences. Sue Foley is considered to be one of the finest blues/roots artists working today and has won the prestigious Juno award for her critically acclaimed CD Love Coming Down. |
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English Beat Ska-rock Super-group Thursday, May 6, 2010 Still fronted by founder Dave Wakeling, English Beat are one of the pioneering British two-tone bands who launched the late 70's ska explosion. Expect many EB & General Public hits including "I Confess", "Tenderness", "Mirror in the Bathroom", "Tears of a Clown", "I'll Take You There", "Can't Get Used to Losing You" & "Save It for Later".
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Dan May Americana Folk-rocker Friday, May 7, 2010 Starting his musical career as an opera singer, Dan May has returned to doing what he does best - writing & performing his own songs. He released two critically-acclaimed albums including his recent The Long Road Home, which is a seamless tapestry of unforgettable melodies & clever, engaging lyrics, all delivered in a rich & soulful voice that speaks to the head and the heart. Dan is a Sellersville Theater favorite having performed to packed shows with Crystal Gayle, Paul Thorn, Richie Furay, Hal Ketchum, Suzy Bogguss, BJ Thomas and the recent Haiti benefit concert!
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Gallagher - Legendary Visual Comedian Saturday, May 8, 2010 He’s leaving his trademark Sledge-O-Matic at home this time, but Gallagher's comedy is much more than outrageous stunts & hilarious props as he’s a keen observer of human nature & the American scene and has been featured on several Showtime Specials now shown on Comedy Central. Gallagher sold-out last time here so we stronger urge getting your tickets in advance! |
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Iris Dement "Our Town" Wednesday, May 12, 2010 One of the most celebrated country-folk performers of her day, singer/songwriter Iris Dement won universal acclaim thanks to her pure, evocative vocal style and spare, heartfelt song-craft. Iris recorded or performed with Delbert McClinton, Nanci Griffith, Steve Earle, Tom Russell, John McCutcheon, Solas and won a Grammy winning for her duet with John Prine. Familiar favorites include Let the Mystery Be, Our Town, Wasteland of the Free. |
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Vonda Shepard Actress Singer-Songwriter-Pianist Thursday, May 13, 2010 As the voice of Ally McBeal, Vonda sold more than 12 million records worldwide throughout the span of the hit TV show. She infuses 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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Loudon Wainwright III Humorist-Actor-Singer-Songwriter Friday, May 14, 2010 Performing songs from his recent Grammy winning album High Wide & Handsome: The Charlie Poole Project, Loudon Wainwright III revisits the life, times & recorded legacy of legendary singer & banjo picker Charlie Poole. Known for his engaging stage persona, Wainwright masterfully combines humor, wit, melancholy, anger & insight into songs which take his audiences on an emotional roller coaster. He’s recorded over 20 albums, his songs have been covered by Johnny Cash, Earl Scruggs, Kate & Anna McGarrigle, and most recently by son Rufus Wainwright. He’s also written commentaries & topical songs for NPR, NY Times & ABC’s "Nightline". " ...one of America's most astute lyrical commentators...lyrically compelling and emotionally overpowering." - MOJO Magazine |
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Nellie McKay Normal as Blueberry Pie Saturday, May 15, 2010 In addition to performing original songs, Nellie McKay will play selections from her latest album Normal As Blueberry Pie – A Tribute to Doris Day, featuring the iconic New York singer-songwriter interpreting a colorful selection from Day’s extensive recordings. Nellie even reviewed a recent biography of Day for The New York Times and is one of few people granted an interview with Ms. Day... and Nellie was awarded the Doris Day Music Award in ‘05 for “The Dog Song” in recognition of her dedication to animal rights. “Ms. McKay, whose voice is blithe and supple, is a Doris Day fan, but a knowing one, well aware of the distance from Ms. Day’s era to ours. There’s yearning, wryness, and ingenuity in her arrangements.” – Jon Pareles, The New York Times “Doris Day is an emblem of sunshine, communion with nature and animals, and common civility… In a time when cynicism rules, her eager humanity is ever more precious…” – Nellie McKay, The New York Times Book Review |
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John McCutcheon Legendary Folk Artist Sunday, May 16, 2010 John McCutcheon has "the charisma of Pete Seeger, the eloquence of a poet, the repertoire of a library, and the virtuosity of an orchestra." His performances are legendary events that reach into human doings and find strings that tie all of us together. A multi-instrumentalist wonder (hammered dulcimer, fiddle, five string banjo, played in the claw-hammer style), John is a master at leading into a song with a story. "...the most impressive instrumentalist I ever heard." - Johnny Cash |
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Southern Culture "Camel Walk" Friday, May 21, 2010 Join us for a sweaty rock & roll party that fires on all cylinders as Southern Culture on the Skids bring their Southern-fried chicken flingin' trashabilly antics back to Sellersville… expect them to tear up the stage with originals like "Eight Piece Box" & "Camel Walk" while leaving behind a trail of pudding and crushed KFC boxes. 18+ recommend due to adult content |
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Stick Men Masters of the 12-String Saturday, May 22, 2010 Stick Men are Tony Levin, Pat Mastelotto and Michael Bernier - a new progressive band created from musicians with extensive experience playing together. Pat Mastelotto & Tony Levin are the rhythm section of the legendary King Crimson. Mastelotto is in demand all over the world as the progressive rock premier drummer. Levin plays the unusual instrument, the 12 string Chapman Stick, in Crimson and with Peter Gabriel among others. Michael Bernier is also a Chapman Stick player - one of the leaders in the field, and has played in combination with Levin, among others. Tony Levin started out in Classical playing bass in the Rochester Philharmonic. He then moved into jazz & rock and recorded with John Lennon, Pink Floyd, Yes, Alice Cooper, and many more. Tony also released five solo CDs & three books and is a member of King Crimson & of Peter Gabriel’s band. Pat Mastelotto pushes the envelope of electronic drumming & has spent a lifetime playing in multiple genres with artists such as Mr. Mister, XTC, David Sylvian, The Rembrandts, Kimmo Pohjonen, and for the last 15 years with King Crimson. Michael Bernier began his music career with the Violin at the young age of 10 before gravitating to drums, guitar, tabla, cello, bass & Chapman stick and plays with the likes of Sonny Rollins, Natalie Merchant, Jack Dejohnette & Tony Levin, to name a few. Michael also recorded a solo album with all instrumentation performed entirely by himself. |
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The Outlaws Southern Rock Super-group Sunday, May 23, 2010 The Outlaws developed the high-powered, guitar-driven country-rock sound, complete with stellar three-part harmony. In their fifth decade – with three gold records to their credit - the Outlaws still feature original singer-songwriter-guitarist Henry Paul and drummer-songwriter Monte Yoho. Their southern-rock anthems include “Green Grass & High Tides”, “There Goes Another Love Song” “Hurry Sundown” and “(Ghost) Riders in the Sky”. |
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The Yardbirds Legendary Classic Rockers Tuesday, May 25, 2010 Still led by founding core members & songwriters Jim McCarty & Chris Dreja, The Yardbirds are best know for their hits “For Your Love,” “Heart Full of Soul”, “I’m A Man”, “Over Under Sideways Down”, “Happenings Ten Years Ago” & “Shapes of Things”; the Yardbirds also served as a launching pad for guitar greats Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page, whose New Yardbirds evolved into Led Zeppelin. |
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Mountain Heart Double-shot of Hot Wednesday, May 26, 2010 Fearlessly revolutionizing the way acoustic music can be presented and played, Mountain Heart’s musical virtuosity, unmatched energy, and keen sense of entertainment dynamics have helped them to forge a highly unique sound, and stage show, which appeals to a wide variety of musical tastes. Deftly combining elements of rock, jam-band & blues into a high-energy sound, Mountain Heart has gained legions of fans due to their superlative musicianship and incomparably exciting live performances. Mountain Heart & it’s solo members won and have been nominated for multiple Grammys, ACM, CMA & IBMA Awards plus appeared on the revered stage of the Grand Ole Opry over 100 times!
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Carolina Chocolate Drops Continuing the Legacy of Carolina Piedmont String Band Music Thursday, May 27, 2010 Lauded by SPIN for bringing “a modern sizzle to the legacy of classic African American string bands” and hailed by NPR’s All Things Considered as “a wonderful thing to watch,” North Carolina-based string band the Carolina Chocolate Drops seeks to keep the centuries-old string music tradition alive and developing. The trio is getting the major attention of music critics, historians & fans and have been heavily featured on NPR including Morning Edition, World Cafe & Fresh Air. All three band members were trained in the Piedmont banjo and fiddle musical tradition under the tutelage of Joe Thompson, who, at age 90, is believed to be the last living performer from the Piedmont string band heyday. Their label debut on Nonesuch Records, Genuine Negro Jig, produced by critically acclaimed recording artist and songwriter Joe Henry (Allen Toussaint, Elvis Costello, Solomon Burke), landed at No. 1 on the Billboard Bluegrass chart and at No. 7 on the Heatseekers chart its first week out. “The urge to dance is nearly irresistible.” - USA Today “Several generations removed from the origins of their chosen idiom, the Carolina Chocolate Drops are nonetheless the genuine article.” - Paste |
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Satisfaction A Rolling Stones Experience Friday, May 28, 2010 From the streets of London in ‘62 to the stages around the world in 2006, concert goers long to hear: "Ladies and gentlemen...the Rolling Stones". To celebrate the living legends, Sellersville Theater presents a tribute to world's greatest rock & roll band with a recreation with the highest regard of authenticity. Expect to hear all the big hits, such as “Start Me Up” & “Honky Tonk Women”, their signature classic “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” and an acoustic set of popular favorites such as “Angie” & “Wild Horses”. "A must see...you get Satisfaction" - CBS News/New York |
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Main Street Cruisers Travel Back to the '50s! Saturday, May 29, 2010 With their 50's style bowling shirts, poodle skirts, tux jackets, dance routines & zany comedy The Main Street Cruisers will take you on a wild ride back to the 50's & 60's. They’ll perform a high energy show featuring true to the original versions of many of Rock n’ Roll’s earliest hits! |
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Highway 61 Revisited World’s First & ONLY Sunday, May 30, 2010 With stunning authenticity, Highway 61 Revisited recreates Dylan's greatest music & stage show, featuring startling renditions of his most loved songs such as "Knockin' On Heaven's Door", "Blowin' In The Wind", "Like a Rolling Stone", "Lay Lady Lay", "Mr. Tambourine Man", "All Along the Watchtower" and so many more -- all the classics that made Bob Dylan a cultural icon and musical legend. Highway 61 is fronted by Dylan historian & documentary producer Joel Gilbert and features three original Bob Dylan band members: drummer Winston Watson, violinist Scarlet Rivera & bassist Rob Stoner. |
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