We have a great lineup of shows every week through the end of the year and right on into 2014. Scroll all the way down for a complete list of all the Sandywoods concerts!
OUR MAY LINEUP:
* SANDYWOODS MONTHLY CONTRA DANCE, 5/15/13, 7 pm to 10 pm, $6 general admission, $3 for kids 16 and under, $14 for families
* ABBEY RHODE, 5/17/13, 7:30 pm, doors open 7 pm, $10 advance, $12 at the door
* THE HONEY DEWDROPS, 5/18/13, 7 pm, doors open 6:30 pm, $14 advance, $16 at the door
* THE ROAD TO HIGH STREET - A BUSKER'S DIGITAL ROCK & ROLL STORY, 5/19/13, 2 pm, doors open 1:30 pm, $10 suggested donation
* ROY BOOK BINDER, 5/24/13, 8 pm, doors open 7:30 pm, $18 advance, $20 at the door
* MARK CUTLER & MEN OF GREAT COURAGE and THE BOB KENDALL BAND, 5/25/13, 8 pm, doors open 7:30 pm, $12 advance, $15 at the door
* LOUIS LEEMAN & CHEAP SNEAKERS, 5/31/13, 7 pm, doors open 6:30 pm, $10 advance, $12 at the door
OUR MAY LINEUP:
* SANDYWOODS MONTHLY CONTRA DANCE, 5/15/13, 7 pm to 10 pm, $6 general admission, $3 for kids 16 and under, $14 for families
* ABBEY RHODE, 5/17/13, 7:30 pm, doors open 7 pm, $10 advance, $12 at the door
* THE HONEY DEWDROPS, 5/18/13, 7 pm, doors open 6:30 pm, $14 advance, $16 at the door
* THE ROAD TO HIGH STREET - A BUSKER'S DIGITAL ROCK & ROLL STORY, 5/19/13, 2 pm, doors open 1:30 pm, $10 suggested donation
* ROY BOOK BINDER, 5/24/13, 8 pm, doors open 7:30 pm, $18 advance, $20 at the door
* MARK CUTLER & MEN OF GREAT COURAGE and THE BOB KENDALL BAND, 5/25/13, 8 pm, doors open 7:30 pm, $12 advance, $15 at the door
* LOUIS LEEMAN & CHEAP SNEAKERS, 5/31/13, 7 pm, doors open 6:30 pm, $10 advance, $12 at the door
CURRENT AND UPCOMING SHOWS:
WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2013 - SANDYWOODS MONTHLY CONTRA DANCE WITH MAX NEWMAN, MARK ROBERTS & RACHEL PANITCH!
7 pm to 10 pm
$6 general admission, $3 for kids 16 and under, $14 for families
Please join us for our monthly contra dance! The dance is held on the 3rd Wednesday of every month. Contra dancing is both easy and fun. Wonderful live bands provide the music, often Irish or French Canadian tunes. Dances are led by a caller, who teaches every dance. You can learn all the basic contra dance moves in 15 minutes or less! Contra dancing is a community event, with dancers of all ages participating, from young kids to seniors. Everyone is welcome - singles, couples, families. We are GLBT friendly. Contra dancing is informal - wear cool, comfortable clothing and soft-soled shoes. Our hall is air-conditioned for your dancing comfort! Guest musicians will be MAX NEWMAN, MARK ROBERTS & RACHEL PANITCH, with PAUL WILDE calling.
7 pm to 10 pm
$6 general admission, $3 for kids 16 and under, $14 for families
Please join us for our monthly contra dance! The dance is held on the 3rd Wednesday of every month. Contra dancing is both easy and fun. Wonderful live bands provide the music, often Irish or French Canadian tunes. Dances are led by a caller, who teaches every dance. You can learn all the basic contra dance moves in 15 minutes or less! Contra dancing is a community event, with dancers of all ages participating, from young kids to seniors. Everyone is welcome - singles, couples, families. We are GLBT friendly. Contra dancing is informal - wear cool, comfortable clothing and soft-soled shoes. Our hall is air-conditioned for your dancing comfort! Guest musicians will be MAX NEWMAN, MARK ROBERTS & RACHEL PANITCH, with PAUL WILDE calling.
FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2013 - ABBEY RHODE
7:30 pm, doors open 7 pm
BYOB & food allowed
$10 advance, $12 at the door
ADVANCE TICKETS AT www.brownpapertickets.com/event/347479
Four stellar musicians performing the songs and sounds of the Beatles!
The members of Abbey Rhode are Ray Davis (bass & vocals), John Flanders (guitar, keyboards & vocals), Mike Jackson (drums), and Kevin Sullivan (guitar, keyboards & vocals). They all have their own unique and colorful story of their musical careers. Each member has a story to tell and each story is interesting in itself. The diversity of experience in this group makes Abbey Rhode, as a whole, a charming and entertaining experience.
An evening with Abbey Rhode will transport you through all the many musical styles of the Beatles, from the early songs like “Can’t Buy Me Love,” and the country-flavored “Honey Don’t” to rockers like “Get Back, ” and later songs like “A Day In The Life” and “Hey Jude.” You’ll enjoy the intimate, nostalgic atmosphere and you will be up dancing and singing along! Without the wigs, accents, and costumes of a tribute band, this is Abbey Rhode - bringing great Beatles music to life. A splendid time is guaranteed for all.
7:30 pm, doors open 7 pm
BYOB & food allowed
$10 advance, $12 at the door
ADVANCE TICKETS AT www.brownpapertickets.com/event/347479
Four stellar musicians performing the songs and sounds of the Beatles!
The members of Abbey Rhode are Ray Davis (bass & vocals), John Flanders (guitar, keyboards & vocals), Mike Jackson (drums), and Kevin Sullivan (guitar, keyboards & vocals). They all have their own unique and colorful story of their musical careers. Each member has a story to tell and each story is interesting in itself. The diversity of experience in this group makes Abbey Rhode, as a whole, a charming and entertaining experience.
An evening with Abbey Rhode will transport you through all the many musical styles of the Beatles, from the early songs like “Can’t Buy Me Love,” and the country-flavored “Honey Don’t” to rockers like “Get Back, ” and later songs like “A Day In The Life” and “Hey Jude.” You’ll enjoy the intimate, nostalgic atmosphere and you will be up dancing and singing along! Without the wigs, accents, and costumes of a tribute band, this is Abbey Rhode - bringing great Beatles music to life. A splendid time is guaranteed for all.
SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2013 - THE HONEY DEWDROPS
7 pm, doors open 6:30 pm
BYOB & food allowed
$14 advance, $16 at the door
ADVANCE TICKETS AT www.brownpapertickets.com/event/377348
The Honey Dewdrops are the Virginia-based roots duet of Laura Wortman and Kagey Parrish. With a blend of new Americana and traditional folk music, they create inspired songs that are rooted in the experiences and lives of common people. Their sound is transcendent; they write all their own songs and yet no one could ever peg them as just another singer-songwriter couple, not when they have embedded a sparse Appalachian clarity on every track that is accessible to listeners everywhere. The songs they write shine with energy and emotion through intimate performances with a handful of acoustic instruments and tightly layered harmonies.
On stage, the Honey Dewdrops focus on dynamically blending the sounds of instruments and voices by singing and playing into a single microphone. There is a high lonesome quality to the way their voices blend that is familiar, yet the mixture is unique. Their music covers the ground between hand-crafted folk songs, Appalachian fiddle tunes, and a cappella spirituals. In their own way, the duo fills up a room with sound and feeling that lingers long after the show is over.
Their third album, Silver Lining, features beautiful harmonies that flow together effortlessly, as quick as a second thought. The acoustic instruments drift along the back roads of the music, between hills clouded with wood smoke. It’s music made in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, beholden not to ancient traditions, but to the spirit of the hills and to the handmade, community music that came before.
During the past four years of touring full-time and playing for audiences across America, The Honey Dewdrops’ down-to-earth, real-life approach to music has touched audiences broadly and brought them to high profile stages such as A Prairie Home Companion.
7 pm, doors open 6:30 pm
BYOB & food allowed
$14 advance, $16 at the door
ADVANCE TICKETS AT www.brownpapertickets.com/event/377348
The Honey Dewdrops are the Virginia-based roots duet of Laura Wortman and Kagey Parrish. With a blend of new Americana and traditional folk music, they create inspired songs that are rooted in the experiences and lives of common people. Their sound is transcendent; they write all their own songs and yet no one could ever peg them as just another singer-songwriter couple, not when they have embedded a sparse Appalachian clarity on every track that is accessible to listeners everywhere. The songs they write shine with energy and emotion through intimate performances with a handful of acoustic instruments and tightly layered harmonies.
On stage, the Honey Dewdrops focus on dynamically blending the sounds of instruments and voices by singing and playing into a single microphone. There is a high lonesome quality to the way their voices blend that is familiar, yet the mixture is unique. Their music covers the ground between hand-crafted folk songs, Appalachian fiddle tunes, and a cappella spirituals. In their own way, the duo fills up a room with sound and feeling that lingers long after the show is over.
Their third album, Silver Lining, features beautiful harmonies that flow together effortlessly, as quick as a second thought. The acoustic instruments drift along the back roads of the music, between hills clouded with wood smoke. It’s music made in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, beholden not to ancient traditions, but to the spirit of the hills and to the handmade, community music that came before.
During the past four years of touring full-time and playing for audiences across America, The Honey Dewdrops’ down-to-earth, real-life approach to music has touched audiences broadly and brought them to high profile stages such as A Prairie Home Companion.
SUNDAY, MAY 19, 2013 - THE ROAD TO HIGH STREET - A BUSKER'S DIGITAL ROCK & ROLL STORY!
2 pm, doors open 1:30 pm
A special all-ages show
Pay what you can - suggested donation $10 adults
This "pay what you can" special Sunday afternoon event is perfect entertainment for families and adults! A multimedia, storytelling, musical extravaganza featuring ANDREW POTTER.
From the back roads of Rhode Island and the streets of San Francisco, to the international stage, entertainer Andrew Potter brings his current work, "The Road to High Street" to Sandywoods. Potter, an accomplished guitarist, juggler, storyteller and video producer has combined these skills into his hour long show. Based on his years as part of the comedy juggling duo, The High Street Circus, Potter presents a series of stories, songs, short video and image sequences about this unusual career. Titles include “Living in a Beer Tank,” about their bizarre first home, and “The Third Egg," their first successful routine. Against this backdrop is the notion of what it means to pursue a non-traditional career, and how to reconcile these choices with family.
2 pm, doors open 1:30 pm
A special all-ages show
Pay what you can - suggested donation $10 adults
This "pay what you can" special Sunday afternoon event is perfect entertainment for families and adults! A multimedia, storytelling, musical extravaganza featuring ANDREW POTTER.
From the back roads of Rhode Island and the streets of San Francisco, to the international stage, entertainer Andrew Potter brings his current work, "The Road to High Street" to Sandywoods. Potter, an accomplished guitarist, juggler, storyteller and video producer has combined these skills into his hour long show. Based on his years as part of the comedy juggling duo, The High Street Circus, Potter presents a series of stories, songs, short video and image sequences about this unusual career. Titles include “Living in a Beer Tank,” about their bizarre first home, and “The Third Egg," their first successful routine. Against this backdrop is the notion of what it means to pursue a non-traditional career, and how to reconcile these choices with family.
FRIDAY, MAY 24, 2013 - ROY BOOK BINDER
8 pm, doors open 7:30 pm
BYOB & food allowed
$18 advance, $20 at the door
ADVANCE TICKETS AT www.brownpapertickets.com/event/312928
Back in the early 60's, Roy Book Binder learned his craft from the legendary blind street singer, Reverend Gary Davis, who was thrust into the national spotlight when Peter, Paul and Mary recorded his song, “If I Had My Way.”
After two years of traveling the folk-blues circuit with his mentor, Roy struck out on his own. Along the way, he befriended Pink Anderson, an old Carolina medicine show performer, and the “Pink” in Pink Floyd). Pink’s stories and songs will forever be kept alive as long as Roy has a stage to perform on.
In his travels, Roy has run across quite a cast of characters, including three peg-legged dancers and a 90-year-old classic blues singer with a sparkling smile, who was known as “Diamond Teeth” Mary. All of these characters have become a part of Roy's repertoire. Aside from his accomplished fingerpicking, Roy is known for his dry wit and hilarious monologues, often about his adventures with Reverend Davis.
He has toured with Bonnie Raitt, Hot Tuna and J.J. Cale. He is a crowd favorite at many festivals, including the Philadelphia Folk Festival, the National Story Telling Festival, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, the Chicago Blues Festival, and MerleFest, where he has hosted the acoustic blues stage for the past 14 years.
Musically, Roy is difficult to fence in or categorize. His eclectic repertoire includes blues, country tunes, bluegrass, folk, and popular songs that originated on Tin Pan Alley. He fantasizes that if he had been born 50 years earlier, he would have become a minstrel man. He is still out on the road, entertaining audiences around the world, a story-telling, fingerpicking blues legend.
8 pm, doors open 7:30 pm
BYOB & food allowed
$18 advance, $20 at the door
ADVANCE TICKETS AT www.brownpapertickets.com/event/312928
Back in the early 60's, Roy Book Binder learned his craft from the legendary blind street singer, Reverend Gary Davis, who was thrust into the national spotlight when Peter, Paul and Mary recorded his song, “If I Had My Way.”
After two years of traveling the folk-blues circuit with his mentor, Roy struck out on his own. Along the way, he befriended Pink Anderson, an old Carolina medicine show performer, and the “Pink” in Pink Floyd). Pink’s stories and songs will forever be kept alive as long as Roy has a stage to perform on.
In his travels, Roy has run across quite a cast of characters, including three peg-legged dancers and a 90-year-old classic blues singer with a sparkling smile, who was known as “Diamond Teeth” Mary. All of these characters have become a part of Roy's repertoire. Aside from his accomplished fingerpicking, Roy is known for his dry wit and hilarious monologues, often about his adventures with Reverend Davis.
He has toured with Bonnie Raitt, Hot Tuna and J.J. Cale. He is a crowd favorite at many festivals, including the Philadelphia Folk Festival, the National Story Telling Festival, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, the Chicago Blues Festival, and MerleFest, where he has hosted the acoustic blues stage for the past 14 years.
Musically, Roy is difficult to fence in or categorize. His eclectic repertoire includes blues, country tunes, bluegrass, folk, and popular songs that originated on Tin Pan Alley. He fantasizes that if he had been born 50 years earlier, he would have become a minstrel man. He is still out on the road, entertaining audiences around the world, a story-telling, fingerpicking blues legend.
SATURDAY, MAY 25, 2013 - MARK CUTLER & MEN OF GREAT COURAGE and THE BOB KENDALL BAND
8 pm, doors open 7:30 pm
BYOB & food allowed
$12 advance, $15 at the door
ADVANCE TICKETS AT www.brownpapertickets.com/event/377354
MARK CUTLER & MEN OF GREAT COURAGE (Jimmy Berger, Rick Couto, Bob Kirkman, Dick Reed) combine powerful lyrics with memorable melodies and driving rhythms. Mark's guitar-driven tunes are played and sung at every gig as if for the very first time. Come see why this gifted guitarist and award-winning singer/songwriter received the Providence Phoenix 2010 Male Vocalist award. Mark served as frontman for The Schemers and The Raindogs, and, with The Raindogs, toured in support of Bob Dylan and Warren Zevon. He continues to release award-winning CDs with bands such as Men of Great Courage and The Dino Club.
8 pm, doors open 7:30 pm
BYOB & food allowed
$12 advance, $15 at the door
ADVANCE TICKETS AT www.brownpapertickets.com/event/377354
MARK CUTLER & MEN OF GREAT COURAGE (Jimmy Berger, Rick Couto, Bob Kirkman, Dick Reed) combine powerful lyrics with memorable melodies and driving rhythms. Mark's guitar-driven tunes are played and sung at every gig as if for the very first time. Come see why this gifted guitarist and award-winning singer/songwriter received the Providence Phoenix 2010 Male Vocalist award. Mark served as frontman for The Schemers and The Raindogs, and, with The Raindogs, toured in support of Bob Dylan and Warren Zevon. He continues to release award-winning CDs with bands such as Men of Great Courage and The Dino Club.
Bob Kendall is a singer/songwriter born in California, but raised in Huntsville, Alabama and Middletown, RI. At 19, he moved to Boston where he became the founding member of the bands Lifeboat, The Blood Oranges, and The Brothers Kendall. In 2002, Bob released his first solo record "Enough is Enough." That same year, he played the Newport Folk Festival.
Bob recently released the recording "Midnight Flower," a collection of songs that he has written over the past decade. It was self-produced and recorded in his shed studio, and mixed and fixed by Kraig Jordan and Pete Weiss. The title track features vocals by Tanya Donelly (Belly, Throwing Muses, The Breeders). Bob describes his songs as "telling tales of recrimination and self-deception." He is currently recording with producer Paul Kolderie (Radiohead, Pixies, Fort Apache). Bob has opened for a host of legendary musicians, including The Replacements, REM, Psychedelic Furs, Billy Bragg, 10,000 Maniacs, Marshall Crenshaw, and many more. "Kendall's wistful vocals capture the ache of not belonging in your parents' world anymore. A piercing depiction of suburban teenage boredom." (Rolling Stone Magazine).
Bob recently released the recording "Midnight Flower," a collection of songs that he has written over the past decade. It was self-produced and recorded in his shed studio, and mixed and fixed by Kraig Jordan and Pete Weiss. The title track features vocals by Tanya Donelly (Belly, Throwing Muses, The Breeders). Bob describes his songs as "telling tales of recrimination and self-deception." He is currently recording with producer Paul Kolderie (Radiohead, Pixies, Fort Apache). Bob has opened for a host of legendary musicians, including The Replacements, REM, Psychedelic Furs, Billy Bragg, 10,000 Maniacs, Marshall Crenshaw, and many more. "Kendall's wistful vocals capture the ache of not belonging in your parents' world anymore. A piercing depiction of suburban teenage boredom." (Rolling Stone Magazine).
FRIDAY, MAY 31, 2013 - LOUIS LEEMAN & THE CHEAP SNEAKERS BIG CHA CHA EXTRAVAGANZA
7 pm, doors open 6:30 pm
BYOB & food allowed
$10 advance, $12 at the door
ADVANCE TICKETS AT
LOUIS LEEMAN, an active member of the New England music scene for three decades, is a singer, guitarist, and songwriter who resides in Swansea, MA. During this time, Louis has had the opportunity to play with many talented musicians in a variety of musical settings and styles.
As an opening act for Tom Rush, Leon Russell, Paul Barrere and Fred Tackett of Little Feat, Savoy Brown, Darrel Scott, Chip Taylor and Carrie Rodriquez, Louis has had the opportunity to play to audiences expecting the best. With roots in rock, folk, blues and country, Louis has been influenced by all types of music. As Louis says, "I listen to all kinds of music and it filters through my personality and slightly warped perspective. I play my own songs and songs by artists whose work I admire. I try to sound like me."
Louis will be joined at Sandywoods by the six-piece band CHEAP SNEAKERS as well as JERI KOZAK and JODIE TRELOAR. Don't miss this Big Cha Cha Extravaganza!
7 pm, doors open 6:30 pm
BYOB & food allowed
$10 advance, $12 at the door
ADVANCE TICKETS AT
LOUIS LEEMAN, an active member of the New England music scene for three decades, is a singer, guitarist, and songwriter who resides in Swansea, MA. During this time, Louis has had the opportunity to play with many talented musicians in a variety of musical settings and styles.
As an opening act for Tom Rush, Leon Russell, Paul Barrere and Fred Tackett of Little Feat, Savoy Brown, Darrel Scott, Chip Taylor and Carrie Rodriquez, Louis has had the opportunity to play to audiences expecting the best. With roots in rock, folk, blues and country, Louis has been influenced by all types of music. As Louis says, "I listen to all kinds of music and it filters through my personality and slightly warped perspective. I play my own songs and songs by artists whose work I admire. I try to sound like me."
Louis will be joined at Sandywoods by the six-piece band CHEAP SNEAKERS as well as JERI KOZAK and JODIE TRELOAR. Don't miss this Big Cha Cha Extravaganza!
SATURDAY, JUNE 1, 2013 - CORMAC MCCARTHY
7:30 pm, doors open 7 pm
BYOB & food allowed
$18 advance, $20 at the door
ADVANCE TICKETS AT www.brownpapertickets.com/event/377376
Cormac McCarthy is established as one of New England’s finest singer-songwriters. A two-time nominee for the Boston Music Awards (Outstanding Folk/Acoustic Act and Outstanding Folk/Acoustic Album), Cormac tours nationally, sharing his delightful humor and performing his finely crafted songs. He has performed at the Newport Folk Festival on several occasions. He has what The Boston Globe calls a “devastating wit and enormous writing gifts, capable of putting chills into your spine or a silly grin on your face.” Cormac’s songs reveal some of the magic of real life in a truthful, superbly literate style, delivered with a soulful baritone and a hot guitar.
Cormac has just released an extraordinary new CD, "Collateral," his first release in seven years. The new album is "a remarkable achievement" (Martin England) by a nationally renowned troubador who is regarded by fellow musicians and fans alike as one of New England’s best songwriters. Cormac writes and sings of a heartfelt, sometimes funny, sometimes desperate, sometimes glorious world of common people, struggles, hope, relationships, madness, and love. He sings the poetry of real life with a silky baritone voice and just enough grit.
"I rarely issue directives but, next time he comes within 100 miles, you must go hear him!” (Seth Rogovoy)
7:30 pm, doors open 7 pm
BYOB & food allowed
$18 advance, $20 at the door
ADVANCE TICKETS AT www.brownpapertickets.com/event/377376
Cormac McCarthy is established as one of New England’s finest singer-songwriters. A two-time nominee for the Boston Music Awards (Outstanding Folk/Acoustic Act and Outstanding Folk/Acoustic Album), Cormac tours nationally, sharing his delightful humor and performing his finely crafted songs. He has performed at the Newport Folk Festival on several occasions. He has what The Boston Globe calls a “devastating wit and enormous writing gifts, capable of putting chills into your spine or a silly grin on your face.” Cormac’s songs reveal some of the magic of real life in a truthful, superbly literate style, delivered with a soulful baritone and a hot guitar.
Cormac has just released an extraordinary new CD, "Collateral," his first release in seven years. The new album is "a remarkable achievement" (Martin England) by a nationally renowned troubador who is regarded by fellow musicians and fans alike as one of New England’s best songwriters. Cormac writes and sings of a heartfelt, sometimes funny, sometimes desperate, sometimes glorious world of common people, struggles, hope, relationships, madness, and love. He sings the poetry of real life with a silky baritone voice and just enough grit.
"I rarely issue directives but, next time he comes within 100 miles, you must go hear him!” (Seth Rogovoy)
SUNDAY, JUNE 2, 2013 - SANDYWOODS ONE FUND BOSTON BENEFIT CONCERT10:30 am to 10:30 pm
BYOB & food allowed
Donations at the door. All funds raised will go to the One Fund Boston, to support the victims of the Boston bombings.
One very worthy cause, 12 hours of nonstop great music, and dozens of fine musicians with big hearts and talent to match!
Come join us and see the Patty and Buster Show, Justin Marra, Gloria Crist and the Tiverton High School Drama Club, Francisco Pais, Michelle Cruz, Nich Haber, Louis Leeman, Johnny Botelho, Gael Berberick and the Tiverton High School String Orchestra, Seamus Galligan, Mike Heffernan, Morgan Hardy, Mike Laureanno, Fourteen Strings, Lisa Couto & Ray Cooke, Gary Farias, Steve Jobe, Joanne Doherty, Jan Luby, Billy Mitchell, Victoria Ferland, AnneMarie Gazdik, Joe Caron, Chuck Williams, John Fuzek, Ken Taylor & Kelly Cleveland & Derek Escher, Ian Fitzgerald, Funny Little Planet, Brush Your Teeth Band, Gary Fish and the Fish & Chip Band, and Jayson O'Connell & Trans-Atlantic Campaign.
BYOB & food allowed
Donations at the door. All funds raised will go to the One Fund Boston, to support the victims of the Boston bombings.
One very worthy cause, 12 hours of nonstop great music, and dozens of fine musicians with big hearts and talent to match!
Come join us and see the Patty and Buster Show, Justin Marra, Gloria Crist and the Tiverton High School Drama Club, Francisco Pais, Michelle Cruz, Nich Haber, Louis Leeman, Johnny Botelho, Gael Berberick and the Tiverton High School String Orchestra, Seamus Galligan, Mike Heffernan, Morgan Hardy, Mike Laureanno, Fourteen Strings, Lisa Couto & Ray Cooke, Gary Farias, Steve Jobe, Joanne Doherty, Jan Luby, Billy Mitchell, Victoria Ferland, AnneMarie Gazdik, Joe Caron, Chuck Williams, John Fuzek, Ken Taylor & Kelly Cleveland & Derek Escher, Ian Fitzgerald, Funny Little Planet, Brush Your Teeth Band, Gary Fish and the Fish & Chip Band, and Jayson O'Connell & Trans-Atlantic Campaign.
FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 2013 - THE COREY AMARAL BAND
8 pm, doors open 7:30 pm
BYOB & food allowed
$12 advance, $15 at the door
ADVANCE TICKETS AT
Corey Amaral has been passionate about music from a young age. He began his career playing gigs with his father Gary Amaral and the band VIBE. His talent as a bassist was discovered by former LFO band member Devin Lima, and Corey toured, recorded, and appeared in the "Hangin' With You" music video with Devin Lima & the Cadbury Diesel.
Corey performs frequently at venues in Boston and throughout the southern Massachusetts area. His band consists of Cam Gaspar, Gary Amaral, John Francis, and the beautiful and talented Michelle LaVangie. The Corey Amaral Band features smooth R&B influenced pop vocals that deliver a positive, upbeat message, crossing a broad spectrum of styles, ranging from modern pop to jazz, with some reggae and hip-hop sprinkled in the mix.
Corey's musicianship sparkles as he provides infectious, melodic bass tracks as well as a solid foundation on acoustic guitar. Despite being born without the lower half of his right arm, Corey has overcome this obstacle through his natural talent, tenacity and hard work, to emerge as an incredibly dynamic and gifted guitarist, vocalist and singer/songwriter. The Corey Amaral Band recently released their debut album, Go!
8 pm, doors open 7:30 pm
BYOB & food allowed
$12 advance, $15 at the door
ADVANCE TICKETS AT
Corey Amaral has been passionate about music from a young age. He began his career playing gigs with his father Gary Amaral and the band VIBE. His talent as a bassist was discovered by former LFO band member Devin Lima, and Corey toured, recorded, and appeared in the "Hangin' With You" music video with Devin Lima & the Cadbury Diesel.
Corey performs frequently at venues in Boston and throughout the southern Massachusetts area. His band consists of Cam Gaspar, Gary Amaral, John Francis, and the beautiful and talented Michelle LaVangie. The Corey Amaral Band features smooth R&B influenced pop vocals that deliver a positive, upbeat message, crossing a broad spectrum of styles, ranging from modern pop to jazz, with some reggae and hip-hop sprinkled in the mix.
Corey's musicianship sparkles as he provides infectious, melodic bass tracks as well as a solid foundation on acoustic guitar. Despite being born without the lower half of his right arm, Corey has overcome this obstacle through his natural talent, tenacity and hard work, to emerge as an incredibly dynamic and gifted guitarist, vocalist and singer/songwriter. The Corey Amaral Band recently released their debut album, Go!
SATURDAY, JUNE 8, 2013 - MICHELLE CRUZ QUARTET
8 pm, doors open 7:30 pm
BYOB & food allowed
$12 advance, $15 at the door
ADVANCE TICKETS AT
Michelle Cruz is a sultry singer/songwriter who blends jazz, folk and rock in her music. A three-time Motif Music Awards nominee, Michelle has opened for Judy Collins and has graced the stage at such venues as the Newport Sunset Music Festival, Stone Soup Coffeehouse, Trinity Rep, and The Bitter End (NYC). She was recently signed to the Nevaeh Recordings Label (NYC) and won Best Jazz Female Artist at the 2011 New England Urban Music awards.
Cruz's songs from her recently released album, "The Recovery," have received high praise from music critics and the press, and a great deal of airplay. WMVY's Alison Hammond calls the album lovely and beautiful. "The Recovery" received the Album of the Year award at the Motif Magazine Music Awards. Created in the two-year period following the unexpected death of her long-time love, Michelle's gorgeous, old-school album represents an artistic reawakening, born from tragedy’s devastation, a testament to the restorative power of art, music, and love. "Michelle Cruz is the epitome of sultry, the perfect balance between sweetness and rawness." (Reza Clifton, host of "Venus Sings Radio")
8 pm, doors open 7:30 pm
BYOB & food allowed
$12 advance, $15 at the door
ADVANCE TICKETS AT
Michelle Cruz is a sultry singer/songwriter who blends jazz, folk and rock in her music. A three-time Motif Music Awards nominee, Michelle has opened for Judy Collins and has graced the stage at such venues as the Newport Sunset Music Festival, Stone Soup Coffeehouse, Trinity Rep, and The Bitter End (NYC). She was recently signed to the Nevaeh Recordings Label (NYC) and won Best Jazz Female Artist at the 2011 New England Urban Music awards.
Cruz's songs from her recently released album, "The Recovery," have received high praise from music critics and the press, and a great deal of airplay. WMVY's Alison Hammond calls the album lovely and beautiful. "The Recovery" received the Album of the Year award at the Motif Magazine Music Awards. Created in the two-year period following the unexpected death of her long-time love, Michelle's gorgeous, old-school album represents an artistic reawakening, born from tragedy’s devastation, a testament to the restorative power of art, music, and love. "Michelle Cruz is the epitome of sultry, the perfect balance between sweetness and rawness." (Reza Clifton, host of "Venus Sings Radio")
SUNDAY, JUNE 9, 2013 - THE JAMMIN' DIVAS - A BENEFIT CONCERT FOR THE WOMEN'S RESOURCE CENTER OF NEWPORT AND BRISTOL COUNTIES
The WRC works to prevent domestic violence through the empowerment of individuals and the community by providing advocacy, education, and support services.
7:30 pm, doors open 7:00 pm
BYOB and food allowed
$20, $15 for students and seniors, $15 advance
ADVANCE TICKETS AT www.brownpapertickets.com/event/389533
Three stunning voices from Ireland, the United States, and Australia come together to perform traditional and contemporary music from their cultures. "While each of these talented women is individually recognized as an accomplished player and vocalist, it is their combined artistry that creates an unparalleled musical dynamic."
The Jammin' Divas are: Aoife Clancy (Ireland) (vocals, guitar, bodhran), Becky Chace (USA) (vocals, guitar), Kath Buckell (Australia) (vocals, guitar, minor percussion), Hadar Noiberg (Israel) (flute, bass, backing vocals).
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7:30 pm, doors open 7:00 pm
BYOB and food allowed
$20, $15 for students and seniors, $15 advance
ADVANCE TICKETS AT www.brownpapertickets.com/event/389533
Three stunning voices from Ireland, the United States, and Australia come together to perform traditional and contemporary music from their cultures. "While each of these talented women is individually recognized as an accomplished player and vocalist, it is their combined artistry that creates an unparalleled musical dynamic."
The Jammin' Divas are: Aoife Clancy (Ireland) (vocals, guitar, bodhran), Becky Chace (USA) (vocals, guitar), Kath Buckell (Australia) (vocals, guitar, minor percussion), Hadar Noiberg (Israel) (flute, bass, backing vocals).
SATURDAY, JUNE 15, 2013 - P.G. SIX, ALLYSEN CALLERY, and ORION RIGEL DOMMISSE
7 pm, doors open 6:30 pm
BYOB & food allowed
$12 advance, $15 at the door
ADVANCE TICKETS AT www.brownpapertickets.com/event/322112
PAT GUBLER, aka P.G. Six, came on the scene in 1994, as a member of Memphis Luxure, a noise/rock band from Port Chester, NY. That band morphed into Tower Recordings, a musically omnivorous ensemble that released several albums on the Siltbreeze and Communion labels over the past decade. Pat’s first solo album, “Parlor Tricks and Porch Favorites,” saw the light of day in 2001, followed by “The Well of Memory” in 2004. “Music From the Sherman Box Series, a collection of instrumentals, arrived in 2006. Pat's music fuses an unlikely range of influences, including 60's British folk, country rock, and experimental music. Pat has shared the stage with a variety of performers, including Ghost, Slint, Yo la tengo, Michael Hurley, and The Incredible String Band. His fourth album, "Slightly Sorry," was released in 2007.
Along with his identity as P.G. Six, Pat Gubler is also a founding member of Tower Recordings. Tower Recordings took its name from a loft space in Port Chester, New York called "Tower Gallery," where Helen Rush and Matt Valentine were living in the early 90's. Pat was soon living there too, and it was in this loft space that the core of the Tower Recordings collective began putting songs and improvisational sessions to tape.
Prior to his involvement with Tower Recordings, Pat studied music at SUNY Purchase. While at SUNY Purchase he met Matt Valentine and Marc Wolf ,who formed the Captain Beefheart and Pussy Galore-inspired Memphis Luxure. Memphis Luxure performed live shows around the Northeast with like-minded noise outfits like Bunnybrains. In 1995, Pat released "Book of Rayguns," P.G. Six's formal debut. This recording is a Branca-esque piece of concert music for the electric guitar performed with Tom Keller and P.G. Six.
Pat has also played with one of his musical heroes, Robin Williamson of the Incredible String Band. The influence of Williamson is clear throughout "Parlor Tricks and Porch Favorites," especially on the Pentangle-inspired "When I Was A Young Man," with its echoes of Irish and Scottish folk music. P.G. Six shares a strong connection to folk instrumental virtuosos like Sandy Bull and John Fahey. The bluesy sound of the American Christian backwoods is evident in his music as well.
In his various musical incarnations, Pat has shared the stage with the aforementioned Robin Williamson, To Live and Shave in L.A., Alan Licht, Tony Conrad, Tono Bungay, Bert Jansch, the Shadow Ring, and many others. His live shows reflect Pat's musical inclinations, combining the traditional with the avant garde.
7 pm, doors open 6:30 pm
BYOB & food allowed
$12 advance, $15 at the door
ADVANCE TICKETS AT www.brownpapertickets.com/event/322112
PAT GUBLER, aka P.G. Six, came on the scene in 1994, as a member of Memphis Luxure, a noise/rock band from Port Chester, NY. That band morphed into Tower Recordings, a musically omnivorous ensemble that released several albums on the Siltbreeze and Communion labels over the past decade. Pat’s first solo album, “Parlor Tricks and Porch Favorites,” saw the light of day in 2001, followed by “The Well of Memory” in 2004. “Music From the Sherman Box Series, a collection of instrumentals, arrived in 2006. Pat's music fuses an unlikely range of influences, including 60's British folk, country rock, and experimental music. Pat has shared the stage with a variety of performers, including Ghost, Slint, Yo la tengo, Michael Hurley, and The Incredible String Band. His fourth album, "Slightly Sorry," was released in 2007.
Along with his identity as P.G. Six, Pat Gubler is also a founding member of Tower Recordings. Tower Recordings took its name from a loft space in Port Chester, New York called "Tower Gallery," where Helen Rush and Matt Valentine were living in the early 90's. Pat was soon living there too, and it was in this loft space that the core of the Tower Recordings collective began putting songs and improvisational sessions to tape.
Prior to his involvement with Tower Recordings, Pat studied music at SUNY Purchase. While at SUNY Purchase he met Matt Valentine and Marc Wolf ,who formed the Captain Beefheart and Pussy Galore-inspired Memphis Luxure. Memphis Luxure performed live shows around the Northeast with like-minded noise outfits like Bunnybrains. In 1995, Pat released "Book of Rayguns," P.G. Six's formal debut. This recording is a Branca-esque piece of concert music for the electric guitar performed with Tom Keller and P.G. Six.
Pat has also played with one of his musical heroes, Robin Williamson of the Incredible String Band. The influence of Williamson is clear throughout "Parlor Tricks and Porch Favorites," especially on the Pentangle-inspired "When I Was A Young Man," with its echoes of Irish and Scottish folk music. P.G. Six shares a strong connection to folk instrumental virtuosos like Sandy Bull and John Fahey. The bluesy sound of the American Christian backwoods is evident in his music as well.
In his various musical incarnations, Pat has shared the stage with the aforementioned Robin Williamson, To Live and Shave in L.A., Alan Licht, Tony Conrad, Tono Bungay, Bert Jansch, the Shadow Ring, and many others. His live shows reflect Pat's musical inclinations, combining the traditional with the avant garde.
ALLYSEN CALLERY is a globetrotting folkie who has played concerts in Germany and Switzerland, as well as up and down the East Coast. This alternative folk artist from Rhode Island has an intricate and unique finger style, and a voice that has been called mesmerizing and angelic. Growing up in New England, Allysen was heavily influenced by her parents' British Isles Folk Revival records of the late 60′s early 70′s .
Her first two albums, Hopey (2007) & Hobgoblin’s Hat (2010), were self-released, but reached an international audience, thanks to radio stations such as Folk Radio UK, Sideways Through Sound (Australia), and favorable reviews from Terrascope. In 2011 her EP Winter Island was released by Woodland Recordings (Berlin), with
Allysen touring Germany and Switzerland in support of its release.
She has been called "the Tim Burton of folk music," and her quiet and dark style has made her a favorite of artists and critics alike, including Marissa Nadler who listed Winter Island in her Best Albums of 2011. "“Winter Island is a record that could proudly sit tall next to Sibylle Baier’s Colour Green and Leonard Cohen’s Songs From A Room. It’s impossibly delicate, gorgeously written, and emanates a timeless quality.”
In 2012 Allysen's second EP "The Summer Place" was released by Berlin-based indie label Woodland Recordings, with Allysen again returning to Germany and Switzerland. Allysen tours from Maine to NYC, and has played such rooms as Club Passim, The Knitting Factory, The Blackstone River Theatre, The Oak & The Ax, Stone Soup, AS220, Local 121, The Narrows Center for the Arts, The Red Room, Common Fence Music, and Sandywoods Center for the Arts. In 2012 Allysen was named Best Acoustic/Singer-Songwriter Act in the Providence Phoenix Best Music Poll.
Allysen lives in the small seaside town of Bristol, Rhode Island, with her husband , daughter, and many cats.
Her first two albums, Hopey (2007) & Hobgoblin’s Hat (2010), were self-released, but reached an international audience, thanks to radio stations such as Folk Radio UK, Sideways Through Sound (Australia), and favorable reviews from Terrascope. In 2011 her EP Winter Island was released by Woodland Recordings (Berlin), with
Allysen touring Germany and Switzerland in support of its release.
She has been called "the Tim Burton of folk music," and her quiet and dark style has made her a favorite of artists and critics alike, including Marissa Nadler who listed Winter Island in her Best Albums of 2011. "“Winter Island is a record that could proudly sit tall next to Sibylle Baier’s Colour Green and Leonard Cohen’s Songs From A Room. It’s impossibly delicate, gorgeously written, and emanates a timeless quality.”
In 2012 Allysen's second EP "The Summer Place" was released by Berlin-based indie label Woodland Recordings, with Allysen again returning to Germany and Switzerland. Allysen tours from Maine to NYC, and has played such rooms as Club Passim, The Knitting Factory, The Blackstone River Theatre, The Oak & The Ax, Stone Soup, AS220, Local 121, The Narrows Center for the Arts, The Red Room, Common Fence Music, and Sandywoods Center for the Arts. In 2012 Allysen was named Best Acoustic/Singer-Songwriter Act in the Providence Phoenix Best Music Poll.
Allysen lives in the small seaside town of Bristol, Rhode Island, with her husband , daughter, and many cats.
ORION RIGEL DOMMISSE creates the kind of stirring folk tunes that creep up on you and then get stuck in your mind. Her beautiful yet haunting songs tell stories of heartbreak, weakened bodies, and princesses with castles.
This Providence-based singer/songwriter utilizes her talents on piano, synthesizer, cello, and harmonium to craft spare, mysterious folk songs. Orion, a native of Virginia, released her debut album, "What I Want From You Is Sweet," on the Language of Stone label in 2007. Her sophomore album “Chickens” followed in 2012.
This Providence-based singer/songwriter utilizes her talents on piano, synthesizer, cello, and harmonium to craft spare, mysterious folk songs. Orion, a native of Virginia, released her debut album, "What I Want From You Is Sweet," on the Language of Stone label in 2007. Her sophomore album “Chickens” followed in 2012.
FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 2013 - BILLY MITCHELL
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BYOB & food allowed
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SATURDAY, JUNE 22, 2013 - JEANNE JOLLY & STEVE ALLAIN
FRIDAY, JUNE 28, 2013 - CLIFF EBERHARDT
7:30 pm, doors open 7 pm
BYOB & food allowed
$18 advance, $20 at the door
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A driving force of the Greenwich Village New Folk Movement, Cliff Eberhardt’s music is infused with influences ranging from Americana blues, Tex-Mex and passionate roadhouse ballads. His guitar playing, singing, and original folk songs and blues make for a compelling, thought-filled, emotional roller coaster of a concert.
Cliff knew by age seven that he was going to be a singer and songwriter. Growing up in Berwyn, Pennsylvania, he and his brothers sang together and their parents played instruments. His dad introduced him to the guitar and he quickly taught himself to play. Fortunate enough to live close to the Main Point (one of the best folk clubs on the East Coast), he cut his teeth listening to the likes of James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, Bruce Springsteen, Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters, Bonnie Raitt, and Mississippi John Hurt - receiving an early and impressive tutorial in acoustic music. At the same time, he was also listening to great pop songwriters like Cole Porter, the Gershwins, and Rodgers and Hart, which explains his penchant for great melodies and clever lyrical twists.
In 2012 Cliff performed in, and wrote original music for, The Taming of the Shrew at the Folger Shakespeare Theatre in Washington, DC. The show received rave reviews, and Cliff's performance in particular was singled out for high praise: Eberhardt’s musical compositions and acoustical guitar playing are delicious in their own right. There’s something both clever and soulful in his songwriting. His gravelly voice on the low end also expresses a rich sweetness, as if Tom Waits melded with Ritchie Havens.
7:30 pm, doors open 7 pm
BYOB & food allowed
$18 advance, $20 at the door
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A driving force of the Greenwich Village New Folk Movement, Cliff Eberhardt’s music is infused with influences ranging from Americana blues, Tex-Mex and passionate roadhouse ballads. His guitar playing, singing, and original folk songs and blues make for a compelling, thought-filled, emotional roller coaster of a concert.
Cliff knew by age seven that he was going to be a singer and songwriter. Growing up in Berwyn, Pennsylvania, he and his brothers sang together and their parents played instruments. His dad introduced him to the guitar and he quickly taught himself to play. Fortunate enough to live close to the Main Point (one of the best folk clubs on the East Coast), he cut his teeth listening to the likes of James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, Bruce Springsteen, Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters, Bonnie Raitt, and Mississippi John Hurt - receiving an early and impressive tutorial in acoustic music. At the same time, he was also listening to great pop songwriters like Cole Porter, the Gershwins, and Rodgers and Hart, which explains his penchant for great melodies and clever lyrical twists.
In 2012 Cliff performed in, and wrote original music for, The Taming of the Shrew at the Folger Shakespeare Theatre in Washington, DC. The show received rave reviews, and Cliff's performance in particular was singled out for high praise: Eberhardt’s musical compositions and acoustical guitar playing are delicious in their own right. There’s something both clever and soulful in his songwriting. His gravelly voice on the low end also expresses a rich sweetness, as if Tom Waits melded with Ritchie Havens.
SATURDAY, JUNE 29, 2013 - BOB KENDALL
___ pm, doors open ___ pm
BYOB & food allowed
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Bob Kendall is a singer/songwriter born in California, but raised in Huntsville, Alabama and Middletown, RI. At 19, he moved to Boston where he became the founding member of the bands Lifeboat, The Blood Oranges, and The Brothers Kendall. In 2002, Bob released his first solo record "Enough is Enough." That same year, he played the Newport Folk Festival.
Bob recently released the recording "Midnight Flower," a collection of songs that he has written over the past decade. It was self-produced and recorded in his shed studio, and mixed and fixed by Kraig Jordan and Pete Weiss. The title track features vocals by Tanya Donelly (Belly, Throwing Muses, The Breeders). Bob describes his songs as "telling tales of recrimination and self-deception." He is currently recording with producer Paul Kolderie (Radiohead, Pixies, Fort Apache). Bob has opened for a host of legendary musicians, including The Replacements, REM, Psychedelic Furs, Billy Bragg, 10,000 Maniacs, Marshall Crenshaw, and many more. "Kendall's wistful vocals capture the ache of not belonging in your parents' world anymore. A piercing depiction of suburban teenage boredom." (Rolling Stone Magazine).
___ pm, doors open ___ pm
BYOB & food allowed
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Bob Kendall is a singer/songwriter born in California, but raised in Huntsville, Alabama and Middletown, RI. At 19, he moved to Boston where he became the founding member of the bands Lifeboat, The Blood Oranges, and The Brothers Kendall. In 2002, Bob released his first solo record "Enough is Enough." That same year, he played the Newport Folk Festival.
Bob recently released the recording "Midnight Flower," a collection of songs that he has written over the past decade. It was self-produced and recorded in his shed studio, and mixed and fixed by Kraig Jordan and Pete Weiss. The title track features vocals by Tanya Donelly (Belly, Throwing Muses, The Breeders). Bob describes his songs as "telling tales of recrimination and self-deception." He is currently recording with producer Paul Kolderie (Radiohead, Pixies, Fort Apache). Bob has opened for a host of legendary musicians, including The Replacements, REM, Psychedelic Furs, Billy Bragg, 10,000 Maniacs, Marshall Crenshaw, and many more. "Kendall's wistful vocals capture the ache of not belonging in your parents' world anymore. A piercing depiction of suburban teenage boredom." (Rolling Stone Magazine).
FRIDAY, JULY 12, 2013 - NEW BEDFORD HARBOR SEA CHANTEY CHORUS & SYNC OR SWIM
7:30 pm, doors open 7 pm
BYOB & food allowed
$10 advance, $12 at the door
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The New Bedford Harbor Sea Chantey Chorus was formed in 2000 as a civic chorus dedicated to performing a full nautical repertoire for audiences. The group's singing has been enjoyed by thousands of rapt listeners over the years, at festivals, community centers, performance halls, and other venues.
The Chorus's repertoire includes a wide variety of chanteys and songs that reflect the rich maritime heritage of New Bedford and the surrounding region. As a sampler of musical traditions connected to New Bedford Harbor and the New England seafarer, the group's performances feature the chanteys (or work songs) of the Yankee sailor and whaler, along with the ballads and ditties of global mariners and coastal fisherfolk in North America, the Cape Verde Islands and the British Isles.
The 40-voice group also sings rich choral music. These offerings range from the ancient "We Be Three Poor Mariners," by 16th century composer Thomas Ravenscroft, to the Ralph Vaughn Williams setting of the traditional "Down Among the Dead Men," to excerpts from Gilbert and Sullivan's classic, "H.M.S. Pinafore," to the traditional "Navy Hymn" and "Shenandoah."
7:30 pm, doors open 7 pm
BYOB & food allowed
$10 advance, $12 at the door
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The New Bedford Harbor Sea Chantey Chorus was formed in 2000 as a civic chorus dedicated to performing a full nautical repertoire for audiences. The group's singing has been enjoyed by thousands of rapt listeners over the years, at festivals, community centers, performance halls, and other venues.
The Chorus's repertoire includes a wide variety of chanteys and songs that reflect the rich maritime heritage of New Bedford and the surrounding region. As a sampler of musical traditions connected to New Bedford Harbor and the New England seafarer, the group's performances feature the chanteys (or work songs) of the Yankee sailor and whaler, along with the ballads and ditties of global mariners and coastal fisherfolk in North America, the Cape Verde Islands and the British Isles.
The 40-voice group also sings rich choral music. These offerings range from the ancient "We Be Three Poor Mariners," by 16th century composer Thomas Ravenscroft, to the Ralph Vaughn Williams setting of the traditional "Down Among the Dead Men," to excerpts from Gilbert and Sullivan's classic, "H.M.S. Pinafore," to the traditional "Navy Hymn" and "Shenandoah."
The spirited a cappella quartet known as Sync Or Swim was born in 2011 when a chance meeting around a piano at a holiday party ignited a spark that would not die. The fab four made their official debut at the 48th Annual Block Island Music Festival.
A recipe of combined experience and expertise continues to entertain audiences with a repertoire that spans old vaudeville, to oldies, to disco and beyond. Sync or Swim is Amy Hoffner (soprano), Janine Weisman (lead), Liz Doucette (baritone), and Pat Cahill Taft (bass).
A recipe of combined experience and expertise continues to entertain audiences with a repertoire that spans old vaudeville, to oldies, to disco and beyond. Sync or Swim is Amy Hoffner (soprano), Janine Weisman (lead), Liz Doucette (baritone), and Pat Cahill Taft (bass).
SATURDAY, JULY 13, 2013 - JOE DOYLE AND THE LITTLE COMPTON BAND
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BYOB & food allowed
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Joe Doyle is a hit Nashville songwriter, but his musical journey began in Rhode Island. Joe was raised as the youngest of seven children in Riverside, a small town along Narragansett Bay. Music was an ever-present element in a household of six older siblings. Top 40 radio became a passion for Joe as early as the first grade. By the age of twelve, after watching a Paul McCartney and Wings special on TV, he knew he had to start playing a musical instrument. As luck would have it, his older brother had an old Ludwig snare drum gathering dust in the basement. Joe asked his folks if he could take drum lessons and that is where his musical journey began.
It was at Berklee College of Music in Boston that Joe was first introduced to jazz and the idea of learning to play guitar and piano. The inspiration to write songs soon followed. Joe was lucky enough to win a couple of songwriting contests at Berklee, which in turn gave him the courage to move to Nashville upon graduation and "give it a try."
Joe was very fortunate upon his arrival in Music City in January of '88. Country music was booming. He signed his first publishing deal in April, only a few penniless months after his move to Nashville. In Joe’s ten years with BMG Music Publishing, his songs were recorded by the likes of Reba McEntire, Joe Diffie, Dan Seals, Daryle Singletary, Linda Davis, Martina McBride, Deryl Dodd and many others. Joe penned the #1 single "In Pictures" for Alabama and the top ten single "She Said Yes" for Rhett Akins.
Joe’s second decade in Nashville as a staff songwriter has included stints with Acuff-Rose, Murrah Music, Amylase Entertainment and Warner Chappell Music. Artists covering his songs include Kenny Rogers, Jason Aldean, Tim McGraw, Luke Bryan, Blaine Larsen, and most recently Mallary Hope's single "Blossom in the Dust" for Universal Records.
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BYOB & food allowed
$____ advance, $____ at the door
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Joe Doyle is a hit Nashville songwriter, but his musical journey began in Rhode Island. Joe was raised as the youngest of seven children in Riverside, a small town along Narragansett Bay. Music was an ever-present element in a household of six older siblings. Top 40 radio became a passion for Joe as early as the first grade. By the age of twelve, after watching a Paul McCartney and Wings special on TV, he knew he had to start playing a musical instrument. As luck would have it, his older brother had an old Ludwig snare drum gathering dust in the basement. Joe asked his folks if he could take drum lessons and that is where his musical journey began.
It was at Berklee College of Music in Boston that Joe was first introduced to jazz and the idea of learning to play guitar and piano. The inspiration to write songs soon followed. Joe was lucky enough to win a couple of songwriting contests at Berklee, which in turn gave him the courage to move to Nashville upon graduation and "give it a try."
Joe was very fortunate upon his arrival in Music City in January of '88. Country music was booming. He signed his first publishing deal in April, only a few penniless months after his move to Nashville. In Joe’s ten years with BMG Music Publishing, his songs were recorded by the likes of Reba McEntire, Joe Diffie, Dan Seals, Daryle Singletary, Linda Davis, Martina McBride, Deryl Dodd and many others. Joe penned the #1 single "In Pictures" for Alabama and the top ten single "She Said Yes" for Rhett Akins.
Joe’s second decade in Nashville as a staff songwriter has included stints with Acuff-Rose, Murrah Music, Amylase Entertainment and Warner Chappell Music. Artists covering his songs include Kenny Rogers, Jason Aldean, Tim McGraw, Luke Bryan, Blaine Larsen, and most recently Mallary Hope's single "Blossom in the Dust" for Universal Records.
SATURDAY, JULY 20, 2013 - VILLAGE HARMONY
Village Harmony was founded by Larry Gordon in 1988. It began as a small ensemble of high school singers drawn from several central Vermont schools, rehearsing and preparing a concert program for a ten-day spring tour. In 1990 the first Village Harmony summer camp was held, establishing a pattern which has continued ever since: a week-long residential rehearsal week followed by a performing tour with homestays hosted by community sponsors. The organization and its programs have grown steadily and organically. In 1994, the first teen summer camp went overseas, to Russia, and the following year the first of many England camp sessions was held. Village Harmony has since taken study-performance groups to Italy, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Corsica, Bulgaria, Bosnia, Caucasus Georgia, Ukraine, Ghana and South Africa, changing destinations each year, and making repeat visits to favorite countries.
Village Harmony programs have grown almost entirely through word of mouth, and through the wide exposure afforded by extensive touring and distribution of recordings. Over the years Village Harmony has developed a strong international presence, through its many study/performance programs, through its many professional recordings, and through regular tours throughout North America, the UK and western Europe.
In past years Village Harmony has performed on Garrison Keillor's Prairie Home Companion and at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC.
Village Harmony was founded by Larry Gordon in 1988. It began as a small ensemble of high school singers drawn from several central Vermont schools, rehearsing and preparing a concert program for a ten-day spring tour. In 1990 the first Village Harmony summer camp was held, establishing a pattern which has continued ever since: a week-long residential rehearsal week followed by a performing tour with homestays hosted by community sponsors. The organization and its programs have grown steadily and organically. In 1994, the first teen summer camp went overseas, to Russia, and the following year the first of many England camp sessions was held. Village Harmony has since taken study-performance groups to Italy, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Corsica, Bulgaria, Bosnia, Caucasus Georgia, Ukraine, Ghana and South Africa, changing destinations each year, and making repeat visits to favorite countries.
Village Harmony programs have grown almost entirely through word of mouth, and through the wide exposure afforded by extensive touring and distribution of recordings. Over the years Village Harmony has developed a strong international presence, through its many study/performance programs, through its many professional recordings, and through regular tours throughout North America, the UK and western Europe.
In past years Village Harmony has performed on Garrison Keillor's Prairie Home Companion and at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC.
SATURDAY, JULY 27, 2013 - PLANET ZYDECO
WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, 2013 - FOREVER YOUNG (A TRIBUTE TO THE MUSIC OF NEIL YOUNG)
7:30 pm, doors open 7 pm
BYOB & food allowed
$15 advance and at the door
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Forever Young combines superb musicianship, great arrangements and a well-chosen set list of hits and rarities in finely saluting one of rock’s legends. The band performs the best of Neil Young’s acoustic and electric songs. Forever Young isn't your average cover band or tribute band. The group consists of Rhode Island's most prolific and best known songwriters. They are all staples of the Rhode Island music scene and veterans of many national and regional tours. In addition, they are all fans and have been influenced by the music of Neil Young.
This award-winning band (winner of Motif Magazine's Best Cover/Tribute Band in 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012) channels the harmonies of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young and the instrumentation of Neil Young's bands Crazy Horse, Buffalo Springfield, the Stray Gators and the International Harvesters.
Their interpretations of Neil Young's classic hits and rare gems will take you back and get you singing & dancing!
7:30 pm, doors open 7 pm
BYOB & food allowed
$15 advance and at the door
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Forever Young combines superb musicianship, great arrangements and a well-chosen set list of hits and rarities in finely saluting one of rock’s legends. The band performs the best of Neil Young’s acoustic and electric songs. Forever Young isn't your average cover band or tribute band. The group consists of Rhode Island's most prolific and best known songwriters. They are all staples of the Rhode Island music scene and veterans of many national and regional tours. In addition, they are all fans and have been influenced by the music of Neil Young.
This award-winning band (winner of Motif Magazine's Best Cover/Tribute Band in 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012) channels the harmonies of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young and the instrumentation of Neil Young's bands Crazy Horse, Buffalo Springfield, the Stray Gators and the International Harvesters.
Their interpretations of Neil Young's classic hits and rare gems will take you back and get you singing & dancing!
FRIDAY, AUGUST 2, 2013 - RED EYE FLIGHT
7:30 pm, doors open 7 pm
BYOB & food allowed
$10 advance, $12 at the door
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RED EYE FLIGHT (Derek Escher, Tim Murphy, Ken Taylor, Kelly Cleveland, Rand Torman) formed in Rhode Island in 2005. Founded on strong vocal harmonies, the band plays original songs and Americana covers. Red Eye Flight incorporates electric and acoustic instrumentation to create soundscapes that are evocative of this country, from western highways to the open ocean.
7:30 pm, doors open 7 pm
BYOB & food allowed
$10 advance, $12 at the door
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RED EYE FLIGHT (Derek Escher, Tim Murphy, Ken Taylor, Kelly Cleveland, Rand Torman) formed in Rhode Island in 2005. Founded on strong vocal harmonies, the band plays original songs and Americana covers. Red Eye Flight incorporates electric and acoustic instrumentation to create soundscapes that are evocative of this country, from western highways to the open ocean.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 3, 2013 - OTIS READ
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 10, 2013 - ALLISON MESSIER
7:30 pm, doors open 7 pm
Pay as you will, $20 suggested donation
Allison Messier, mezzo-soprano, shares her distinct instrument and spirit through opera, oratorio, and recital.
7:30 pm, doors open 7 pm
Pay as you will, $20 suggested donation
Allison Messier, mezzo-soprano, shares her distinct instrument and spirit through opera, oratorio, and recital.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 16, 2013 - PATTI DEROSA
7 pm, doors open 6:30 pm
BYOB & food allowed
$10 advance and at the door
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Patti DeRosa conjures up an eclectic mix of musical magic . . . a soft finger-picking ballad and a jazzy groove, an island rhythm and an edgy rocker, a political commentary and a humorous rhyme, strong originals and unique covers. You never know what you’re going to get, and DeRosa likes it that way. She revels in diversity, and offers her audiences contemporary acoustic music peppered with rhythm and spice?
Her music is a treat that is delivered with a stage presence that draws the audience in and warms the heart. Patti is a powerful presence, equal parts fun, funky, and sizzling. She has shared the bill with artists such as Antje Duvekot, Emma’s Revolution, and Vance Gilbert. Touring locally, nationally, and internationally, she has performed throughout the United States, as well as in Europe, El Salvador, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Patti has released three CDs, including “Packing My Bags” (2011), a live CD that captures the true feel and fun of a live concert; “Secrets and Stories” (2007), featuring a band of stellar musicians and bursting with the flavors of folk, jazz, R&B, rock, and funk; and “Paradise” (2005), her premiere acoustic project.
7 pm, doors open 6:30 pm
BYOB & food allowed
$10 advance and at the door
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Patti DeRosa conjures up an eclectic mix of musical magic . . . a soft finger-picking ballad and a jazzy groove, an island rhythm and an edgy rocker, a political commentary and a humorous rhyme, strong originals and unique covers. You never know what you’re going to get, and DeRosa likes it that way. She revels in diversity, and offers her audiences contemporary acoustic music peppered with rhythm and spice?
Her music is a treat that is delivered with a stage presence that draws the audience in and warms the heart. Patti is a powerful presence, equal parts fun, funky, and sizzling. She has shared the bill with artists such as Antje Duvekot, Emma’s Revolution, and Vance Gilbert. Touring locally, nationally, and internationally, she has performed throughout the United States, as well as in Europe, El Salvador, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Patti has released three CDs, including “Packing My Bags” (2011), a live CD that captures the true feel and fun of a live concert; “Secrets and Stories” (2007), featuring a band of stellar musicians and bursting with the flavors of folk, jazz, R&B, rock, and funk; and “Paradise” (2005), her premiere acoustic project.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 17, 2013 - THE HOMEGROWN STRING BAND
7 pm, doors open 6:30 pm
BYOB & food allowed
$12 advance, $15 at the door
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America’s premier purveyor of family-style original & neo-traditional acoustic American roots music, The Homegrown String Band is a high energy 21st century incarnation of the traditional family band. This quartet of acoustic musicians from Rocky Point, NY utilizes unique instrumentation and many varied musical influences to take their audiences on a rollicking ride through the sounds of American music. Their repertoire consists of traditional and original music inspired by the rural string bands that recorded during the 1920's and 30's, as well as all the great American roots music that followed. This family that plays together has been performing at bluegrass, blues, and folk festivals, theaters, and libraries from Maine to Missouri since 1997, including the National Theatre in Washington DC, the Appalachian Fiddle & Bluegrass Association festival in Wind Gap, PA, and the Festival of American Music in Branson, Missouri.
"Their devotion to their craft and way of life is obvious; this family is breathing fresh life into the American folk tradition at a time when our nation’s roots are so often forgotten." - Sarah Craig, Manager, Caffe Lena.
"There’s something special about the music a family creates together. The harmonies, the timing, the spirit breathe as one. Whether you classify their sound as Americana, bluegrass, folk, or old-time country, Rick Jackofsky, his wife Georgianne, and their daughters Erica (a standout on fiddle) and Annalee are not only dedicated to keeping a classic tradition alive, they’re advancing it . . . testifying to the power and joy of music made by a real family band." - Bill Dahl, author, Motown: The Golden Years.
7 pm, doors open 6:30 pm
BYOB & food allowed
$12 advance, $15 at the door
ADVANCE TICKETS AT www.brownpapertickets.com/event/348220
America’s premier purveyor of family-style original & neo-traditional acoustic American roots music, The Homegrown String Band is a high energy 21st century incarnation of the traditional family band. This quartet of acoustic musicians from Rocky Point, NY utilizes unique instrumentation and many varied musical influences to take their audiences on a rollicking ride through the sounds of American music. Their repertoire consists of traditional and original music inspired by the rural string bands that recorded during the 1920's and 30's, as well as all the great American roots music that followed. This family that plays together has been performing at bluegrass, blues, and folk festivals, theaters, and libraries from Maine to Missouri since 1997, including the National Theatre in Washington DC, the Appalachian Fiddle & Bluegrass Association festival in Wind Gap, PA, and the Festival of American Music in Branson, Missouri.
"Their devotion to their craft and way of life is obvious; this family is breathing fresh life into the American folk tradition at a time when our nation’s roots are so often forgotten." - Sarah Craig, Manager, Caffe Lena.
"There’s something special about the music a family creates together. The harmonies, the timing, the spirit breathe as one. Whether you classify their sound as Americana, bluegrass, folk, or old-time country, Rick Jackofsky, his wife Georgianne, and their daughters Erica (a standout on fiddle) and Annalee are not only dedicated to keeping a classic tradition alive, they’re advancing it . . . testifying to the power and joy of music made by a real family band." - Bill Dahl, author, Motown: The Golden Years.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 24, 2013 - JOHN FUZEK, AMY BEDARD, ED MCGUIRL, MIKE FISCHMAN, DAN LILLEY & MIKE SULLIVAN
8 pm, doors open 7:30 pm
BYOB & food allowed
$10 advance, $12 at the door
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John Fuzek has been performing his own style of music, either solo or as part of a duo, around the Northeast and various points of the U.S. for over 25 years. He was part of the popular duo Fuzek-Rossoni for seven years, and still occasionally performs with Mary Ann Rossoni. He produced the Hear In Rhode Island Music Festival for eight years, and organized showcases and workshops for the Rhode Island Songwriters Association.
John has also worked with other festivals, and helped produce a few CDs by other artists. His first solo, full length CD, “A Dog’s Age.” was released in May 2004 and was chosen by the Providence Phoenix as one of the Best Acoustic CDs in Rhode Island. John has been a Providence Phoenix Best Music Poll nominee several times and has won twice in the Best Male Vocalist category. He is also a member of Forever Young, a Neil Young tribute band composed of Rhode Island's finest rock musicians. He has shared the stage with such notables as Judy Collins, Richie Havens, Kevin Bacon, Steve Forbert, Noel Paul Stookey (of Peter, Paul & Mary), River Phoenix, Tom Rush, Marshall Crenshaw, Livingston Taylor, and many more.
8 pm, doors open 7:30 pm
BYOB & food allowed
$10 advance, $12 at the door
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John Fuzek has been performing his own style of music, either solo or as part of a duo, around the Northeast and various points of the U.S. for over 25 years. He was part of the popular duo Fuzek-Rossoni for seven years, and still occasionally performs with Mary Ann Rossoni. He produced the Hear In Rhode Island Music Festival for eight years, and organized showcases and workshops for the Rhode Island Songwriters Association.
John has also worked with other festivals, and helped produce a few CDs by other artists. His first solo, full length CD, “A Dog’s Age.” was released in May 2004 and was chosen by the Providence Phoenix as one of the Best Acoustic CDs in Rhode Island. John has been a Providence Phoenix Best Music Poll nominee several times and has won twice in the Best Male Vocalist category. He is also a member of Forever Young, a Neil Young tribute band composed of Rhode Island's finest rock musicians. He has shared the stage with such notables as Judy Collins, Richie Havens, Kevin Bacon, Steve Forbert, Noel Paul Stookey (of Peter, Paul & Mary), River Phoenix, Tom Rush, Marshall Crenshaw, Livingston Taylor, and many more.
Amy Bedard is a classically trained violinist but picked up the electric violin about 15 years ago. She received her B.S. degree in Music Education at Rhode Island College where she played violin and also sang in the chorus and with the chamber singers. Amy has been playing in the RIC Symphony orchestra for the past 25 years. She has also been teaching music and strings classes in the Providence Public School system for the past 17 years. She fronted the rock band the Sliders for about 5 years in the late 90’s. Amy plays guitar and violin and sings as half of the acoustic duo, Providence Underground, with Gil Allen (since 2001). She is also a member of Forever Young, a Neil Young tribute band composed of Rhode Island's finest rock musicians. Amy performs in a wedding ensemble, A Change of Scene, and plays violin in pit orchestras for various theater companies throughout RI and Massachusetts.
Ed McGuirl was with the well known Greencastle Band from 1977 to 1987, playing Celtic music throughout New England. After taking some time off to do family-oriented things like coaching youth soccer, Ed began playing solo and with fellow multi-instrumentalist and long time partner Mike Fischman as the 'Folk Support Group' in the early 90's. Ed's songs have found their way onto numerous compilation CDs and a soundtrack for an NBC documentary on the problem of hunger in the U.S. He has won the prestigious 2007 Providence Phoenix Best Music Poll in the Local Blues category, and wasn nominated again in 2008. He also won the 2005 Motif Magazine Reader's Poll in the Local Blues category. Of particular note is his inclusion on the 2007 Rhode Island Songwriters Association's "RISA In The Raw" calendar as "Mr. March." In recent years Ed has opened for Duke Robillard and The Blind Boys Of Alabama. He is not sure if he is on a no-fly list but has never gotten a gig at an airport so sees no need to worry. He aspires to be a full-time philanthropist as soon as someone gives him enormous amounts of money.
Mike Fischman escaped from Long Island, New York in 1985 to the cultural diversity that is Rhode Island.in order to maintain his riparian status. Since then, he has played in bluegrass, old timey, Irish, rock 'n roll, blues, acoustic folk, Dixieland, swing, jazz, country and western, and world folk fusion bands. In his spare time, he teaches guitar, mandolin, three kinds of banjo, a little bass, and, in a pinch, harmonica. Aside from that, Mike does very little, save for his volunteer work in quantum mechanics. Mike can be seen and heard with numerous bands, including The Gnomes and French Connection. He has also been a guest musician on many other folk groups’ recordings, including one country music production that won a 1995 Boston Music Award. Mike has produced several of his own CDs as well.
Dan Lilley grew up listening religiously to folk music by Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, Arlo Guthrie, Bob Dylan, and of course Neil Young. He eventually came to embrace The Beatles, The Stones, The Kinks, The Who, Led Zep, and the entire canon of classic rock geniuses. Now Dan owns a couple of killer electric guitars himself, along with his trusty Gibson acoustics. But it all goes back to the beautiful tone of the acoustic guitar. That forms the basis of Dan's very soul. He has fronted many bands, including Tyger Tyger, The Flying Ditchdiggers, and Lovetrain. Lovetrain was a 4-piece rock and roll band from Providence, Rhode Island. The band started in 1993 and released its first cassette, entitled “Off The Track,” in 1995. Shortly afterwards the band underwent lineup changes, transforming itself from a country-tinged rock band to a harder-edged rock and roll outfit. Lovetrain's second CD, "Destination," was released in 2010 to numerous positive reviews, and was nominated for "Album of the Year" in the 2011 Motif Magazine Music Awards. After 15 odd years playing together, Lovetrain finally disbanded for good in 2010. Dan's musical focus has morphed into the duo, Dan Lilley & Scatman, consisting of Dan and Mike Sullivan (former lead guitarist for Lovetrain), Dan and Mike have found that as a duo there is more work available with a lot less hassle. The repertoire remains very similar to what Lovetrain was playing - Dan's originals along with folk, rock, and blues from the 60's and 70's. Dan was voted Best Male Vocalist in the 2010 Motif. In addition to Dan Lilley & Scatman, Dan also performs with Forever Young, Rhode Island's premiere Neil Young tribute band. This stellar outfit has been gaining popularity in the New England area, earning the Motif Magazine Award for Best Tribute band in 2008, 2010 and 2011.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 31, 2013 - MAYFLY
7:30 pm, doors open 7 pm
BYOB & food allowed
$12 advance, $15 at the door
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Mayfly, an Americana duo, is a Vermont-based band that performs old-time New England and Appalachian music as well as original songs on guitar, fiddle, mandolin, banjo and vocals. Mayfly has been performing for over ten years, touring throughout New England and Canada. Katie Trautz and Julia Wayne intersperse close harmony vocals with strong instrumentals influenced by blues, ballads, and American roots music. Katie and Julia have released two albums, one of which won 'Best Traditional Album of the Year' in Vermont. This talented duo has performed alongside renowned traditional musicians from across the globe, including Swedish fiddler Anna Lindblad, Louisiana-based musician Dirk Powell, and North Carolina’s Riley Baugus. Mayfly has also shared the stage with Crooked Still, Avi and Celia, David Boulanger, Sheesham and Lotus, Crowfoot, Pete Sutherland, and many other great bands and musicians at festivals in New England and Canada. Mayfly will be celebrating the release of a third album in the summer of 2013.
7:30 pm, doors open 7 pm
BYOB & food allowed
$12 advance, $15 at the door
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Mayfly, an Americana duo, is a Vermont-based band that performs old-time New England and Appalachian music as well as original songs on guitar, fiddle, mandolin, banjo and vocals. Mayfly has been performing for over ten years, touring throughout New England and Canada. Katie Trautz and Julia Wayne intersperse close harmony vocals with strong instrumentals influenced by blues, ballads, and American roots music. Katie and Julia have released two albums, one of which won 'Best Traditional Album of the Year' in Vermont. This talented duo has performed alongside renowned traditional musicians from across the globe, including Swedish fiddler Anna Lindblad, Louisiana-based musician Dirk Powell, and North Carolina’s Riley Baugus. Mayfly has also shared the stage with Crooked Still, Avi and Celia, David Boulanger, Sheesham and Lotus, Crowfoot, Pete Sutherland, and many other great bands and musicians at festivals in New England and Canada. Mayfly will be celebrating the release of a third album in the summer of 2013.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2013 - CLAUDE BOURBON
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BYOB & food allowed
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2013 - RUN & SCURRY
8 pm, doors open 7:30 pm
BYOB & food allowed
$10 advance and at the door
Run & Scurry is David Furlong and Joe Caron. David and Joe met in 2008 while working for a high tech company in Newport, RI. They often played during lunch hours in empty conference rooms and it became quite clear that their two guitar styles meshed very comfortably. Both David and Joe have a rock history with an acoustic foundation.
For David, the last decade has been one of classic club rock as lead guitarist for RI-based New York Minute. Prior to NYM, David played for several years as bassist for Relapse, another classic/cover rock group touring the Rhode Island club circuit. However, his roots are with Three Legged Horse, an acoustic trio of guitar, violin, and bass that played over 200 nights a year for more than a decade during the 70's and 80's. Many of the songs were penned by David. The band headlined at New England clubs and colleges, and opened for The Pousette-Dart Band, McGuinn and Hillman (aka The Byrds), Liv Taylor, and Tom Rush. Three Legged Horse was voted 'Best Acoustic Act' by the Providence Journal in 1978.
Songwriting has always been David's creative cornerstone. Combined with his love of guitars and his growing collection, his compositions range from electric funk to melodic, classical fingerstyle picking. All of these styles come to life in one unique flavor when he and Joe sit down to play.
8 pm, doors open 7:30 pm
BYOB & food allowed
$10 advance and at the door
Run & Scurry is David Furlong and Joe Caron. David and Joe met in 2008 while working for a high tech company in Newport, RI. They often played during lunch hours in empty conference rooms and it became quite clear that their two guitar styles meshed very comfortably. Both David and Joe have a rock history with an acoustic foundation.
For David, the last decade has been one of classic club rock as lead guitarist for RI-based New York Minute. Prior to NYM, David played for several years as bassist for Relapse, another classic/cover rock group touring the Rhode Island club circuit. However, his roots are with Three Legged Horse, an acoustic trio of guitar, violin, and bass that played over 200 nights a year for more than a decade during the 70's and 80's. Many of the songs were penned by David. The band headlined at New England clubs and colleges, and opened for The Pousette-Dart Band, McGuinn and Hillman (aka The Byrds), Liv Taylor, and Tom Rush. Three Legged Horse was voted 'Best Acoustic Act' by the Providence Journal in 1978.
Songwriting has always been David's creative cornerstone. Combined with his love of guitars and his growing collection, his compositions range from electric funk to melodic, classical fingerstyle picking. All of these styles come to life in one unique flavor when he and Joe sit down to play.
Joe Caron began playing the banjo at the age of four with his father’s help and with influence from the Grand Ole Opry. He added guitar as his primary instrument at the age of seven and began his six-string musical journey from there. His first professional position started at the age of fifteen with the nine-piece horn band "Metropolis." At the age of eighteen he began touring the East Coast with the rock/comedy trio "The Jimmy Carter Show." In 1982 Joe joined the RI-based group “Touch” and a few years later left to form his own original band, "F-Sharp," and again hit the road to tour and promote his own brand of funk, rock, and boogie. Returning to the East Bay of Rhode Island in the late 90's, Joe began performing with the local acoustic/vocal trio "Trinity," with whom he still performs.
Songwriting and playing guitar, banjo, mandolin, ukuklele, and a few other “ethnic” stringed instruments has been Joe’s lifelong passion. With Dave he can explore the outer limits of acoustic music with no boundaries.
Run & Scurry will surprise and delight you with their six-string pyrotechnics and down-home humor.
Songwriting and playing guitar, banjo, mandolin, ukuklele, and a few other “ethnic” stringed instruments has been Joe’s lifelong passion. With Dave he can explore the outer limits of acoustic music with no boundaries.
Run & Scurry will surprise and delight you with their six-string pyrotechnics and down-home humor.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2013 - THE SMILE MAKERS & JACOB HALLER
8 pm, doors open 7:30 pm
BYOB & food allowed
$8 advance, $10 at the door
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The Smile Makers is the musical brainchild of Eric Donaldson and Nicole Sutka. These two multifaceted musicians draw influences from funk, folk, ska, bluegrass, and alt-rock. Their original music mixes seamless vocal harmonies with poetically crafted lyrics to create songs and performances that have been described by reviewers as "hauntingly beautiful." Their music is full of nuances and instrumental gems, encapsulating troubled experiences with melodies that conjure up both hope and foreboding. The cross-genre influences and complex rhythmic song structures put them in a musical genre all their own. This group is not all cute and cuddly. Their softer side is well-balanced with rip-rocking tunes and roaring bass lines that will make you want to get up and dance. Eric Donaldson (vox, guitars, ukelele, harmonica) and Nicole Sutka (vox, bass guitars, flute, recorders, piano).
8 pm, doors open 7:30 pm
BYOB & food allowed
$8 advance, $10 at the door
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The Smile Makers is the musical brainchild of Eric Donaldson and Nicole Sutka. These two multifaceted musicians draw influences from funk, folk, ska, bluegrass, and alt-rock. Their original music mixes seamless vocal harmonies with poetically crafted lyrics to create songs and performances that have been described by reviewers as "hauntingly beautiful." Their music is full of nuances and instrumental gems, encapsulating troubled experiences with melodies that conjure up both hope and foreboding. The cross-genre influences and complex rhythmic song structures put them in a musical genre all their own. This group is not all cute and cuddly. Their softer side is well-balanced with rip-rocking tunes and roaring bass lines that will make you want to get up and dance. Eric Donaldson (vox, guitars, ukelele, harmonica) and Nicole Sutka (vox, bass guitars, flute, recorders, piano).
Jacob Haller grew up in Holland, Massachusetts and still remembers the music parties his parents used to throw, where friends and families would bring their instruments and sing all kinds of music, from old traditional songs to Motown hits. When Jacob was in college, he picked up the guitar and started learning some of those songs, and eventually started writing songs of his own, mostly strange little songs he wrote to entertain friends.
In 2010 Jacob was nominated for "Best Singer/Songwriter" in the Providence Phoenix. He currently performs solo and with a backing band, The Running Commentary. He is also a member of two other bands, the Killdevils (a blues/soul/rock band) and the Double Decker Dance Band (an afro-beat/dance band).
Jacob has been a member of the Rhode Island Songwriters Association since September of 2006. In 2011, his song "The Ballad of Anne Hutchinson" was one of those selected to be played in "Singing About Providence," a show celebrating Providence's 375th anniversary put on by HEAR In Rhode Island and the Rhode Island Songwriters Association. Jacob has released two CDs, Circumstantial Evidence and Mistaken Identity.
In 2010 Jacob was nominated for "Best Singer/Songwriter" in the Providence Phoenix. He currently performs solo and with a backing band, The Running Commentary. He is also a member of two other bands, the Killdevils (a blues/soul/rock band) and the Double Decker Dance Band (an afro-beat/dance band).
Jacob has been a member of the Rhode Island Songwriters Association since September of 2006. In 2011, his song "The Ballad of Anne Hutchinson" was one of those selected to be played in "Singing About Providence," a show celebrating Providence's 375th anniversary put on by HEAR In Rhode Island and the Rhode Island Songwriters Association. Jacob has released two CDs, Circumstantial Evidence and Mistaken Identity.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2013 - RANI ARBO & DAISY MAYHEM
___ pm, doors open ___ pm
BYOB & food allowed
$____ advance, $____ at the door
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You won't want to miss this wonderful evening of music performed by Rani Arbo (fiddle, guitar), Andrew Kinsey (bass, banjo, uke), Anand Nayak (electric and acoustic guitars) and Scott Kessel (percussion). Kessel’s percussion rig is 95% recycled, featuring a cardboard box, tin cans, caulk tubes, and a vinyl suitcase in lieu of a bass drum. All the band members sing, and their four-part harmonies soar, whether on a haunting Appalachian ballad, a Springsteen rocker, or a Bahamian a capella song. Many of their songs plumb the human condition, with topics ranging from joy to death (a favorite), loss, aging, blackbirds, and red-haired boys. The band has jokingly dubbed itself an “agnostic gospel” revival show, but there’s truth in it; the refrain they hear time and again from audiences all over the country is that their performances really do heal.
The band recycles - but tries hard not to reduce - 150 years of American music. They hang a Georgia Sea Islands song on a New Orleans groove. They write lyrics for an Irish fiddle tune and underpin it with an Afro-Cuban cajon. Leonard Cohen gets clawhammer banjo; Springsteen gets bluegrass harmonies. Their originals range from blues, to bluegrass, to Unitarian funk gospel, to crooner swing, to spooky folk-pop.
Rani Arbo & daisy mayhem celebrates America's past and takes it into the present. The band's newest album, Some Bright Morning, was released on Signature Sounds in April 2012.
___ pm, doors open ___ pm
BYOB & food allowed
$____ advance, $____ at the door
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You won't want to miss this wonderful evening of music performed by Rani Arbo (fiddle, guitar), Andrew Kinsey (bass, banjo, uke), Anand Nayak (electric and acoustic guitars) and Scott Kessel (percussion). Kessel’s percussion rig is 95% recycled, featuring a cardboard box, tin cans, caulk tubes, and a vinyl suitcase in lieu of a bass drum. All the band members sing, and their four-part harmonies soar, whether on a haunting Appalachian ballad, a Springsteen rocker, or a Bahamian a capella song. Many of their songs plumb the human condition, with topics ranging from joy to death (a favorite), loss, aging, blackbirds, and red-haired boys. The band has jokingly dubbed itself an “agnostic gospel” revival show, but there’s truth in it; the refrain they hear time and again from audiences all over the country is that their performances really do heal.
The band recycles - but tries hard not to reduce - 150 years of American music. They hang a Georgia Sea Islands song on a New Orleans groove. They write lyrics for an Irish fiddle tune and underpin it with an Afro-Cuban cajon. Leonard Cohen gets clawhammer banjo; Springsteen gets bluegrass harmonies. Their originals range from blues, to bluegrass, to Unitarian funk gospel, to crooner swing, to spooky folk-pop.
Rani Arbo & daisy mayhem celebrates America's past and takes it into the present. The band's newest album, Some Bright Morning, was released on Signature Sounds in April 2012.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2013 - ANNALIVIA
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2013 - MATT BORRELLO
___ pm, doors open ___ pm
BYOB & food allowed
$____ advance, $____ at the door
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Matt Borrello is a singer-songwriter from Southeastern Massachusetts. For five years Matt has performed regularly in the Boston/Providence area, usually as a solo acoustic act, but also as a sideman for other songwriters and as the leader of his band, the Quality Dogs. His songs draw their structures from folk, country, blues, and rock music. He is a lover of spontaneous collaborations and his songs often have several different arrangements.
Matt writes from a personal perspective, but his songs are markedly devoid of the boring self-pity that plagues the repertoires of many acoustic balladeers. He has several protest songs and no breakup songs. Matt's insightful lyrics and passionate performances have earned him recognition in various New England talent showcases and songwriting contests, most notably at the Boston Folk Festival Youth Songwriting Contest. He regularly performs at venues throughout the region, including Club Passim, The Lizard Lounge, and The Narrows Center for the Arts.
___ pm, doors open ___ pm
BYOB & food allowed
$____ advance, $____ at the door
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Matt Borrello is a singer-songwriter from Southeastern Massachusetts. For five years Matt has performed regularly in the Boston/Providence area, usually as a solo acoustic act, but also as a sideman for other songwriters and as the leader of his band, the Quality Dogs. His songs draw their structures from folk, country, blues, and rock music. He is a lover of spontaneous collaborations and his songs often have several different arrangements.
Matt writes from a personal perspective, but his songs are markedly devoid of the boring self-pity that plagues the repertoires of many acoustic balladeers. He has several protest songs and no breakup songs. Matt's insightful lyrics and passionate performances have earned him recognition in various New England talent showcases and songwriting contests, most notably at the Boston Folk Festival Youth Songwriting Contest. He regularly performs at venues throughout the region, including Club Passim, The Lizard Lounge, and The Narrows Center for the Arts.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2013 - MICHAEL TROY and CHUCK WILLIAMS
7:30 pm, doors open 7 pm
BYOB & food allowed
$10 advance, $12 at the door
MICHAEL TROY was born and raised in the rough-and-tumble mill town of Fall River, Mass. In many ways, his life reflects the lives of the hard-working common folk who populate this part of New England. Having spent parts of his own life as a mill worker, fisherman, laborer and carpenter, and most of his adult years as a husband and father, Michael has traveled many paths, and the experience and wisdom he's gleaned along the way echoes through his music. A magical storyteller with a gift for melody, a deep rich voice, excellent finger-picking skills and the ability to compose outstanding stanzas of substance, Michael's plaintive ballads speak of the hills and mills of Fall River and of childhood dreams not quite forgotten in the adult quest to make an honest living.
7:30 pm, doors open 7 pm
BYOB & food allowed
$10 advance, $12 at the door
MICHAEL TROY was born and raised in the rough-and-tumble mill town of Fall River, Mass. In many ways, his life reflects the lives of the hard-working common folk who populate this part of New England. Having spent parts of his own life as a mill worker, fisherman, laborer and carpenter, and most of his adult years as a husband and father, Michael has traveled many paths, and the experience and wisdom he's gleaned along the way echoes through his music. A magical storyteller with a gift for melody, a deep rich voice, excellent finger-picking skills and the ability to compose outstanding stanzas of substance, Michael's plaintive ballads speak of the hills and mills of Fall River and of childhood dreams not quite forgotten in the adult quest to make an honest living.
CHUCK WILLIAMS has performed throughout New England and coast to coast. This songwriter's music is of love gained, love lost, growing up & moving on. He can take you on a journey that makes you think, smile, and at times cry. His lyrics and melodies are a musical journey reflecting emotions of everyday life brought to you through the stories within his songs. Chuck has had the pleasure of opening for national touring artists such as Steve Forbert, Cheryl Wheeler, Kelly Joe Phelps, Rod McDonald, the John Young Band and Claude Bourbon. He has performed at many festivals including the Boston Folk Festival, the Boston Music Festival, and New Bedford Summerfest.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2013 - ROLLING ROOTS REVUE
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2013 - THE GNOMES
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BYOB & food allowed
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2013 - TROPICAL ISLAND STEEL PANNIST AARON ABRAHAMSON COTE & HIS BAND
8 pm, doors open 7:30 pm
BYOB & food allowed
$12 advance, $15 at the door
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With experience performing in Europe, Africa, the Caribbean & the USA, Aaron Abrahamson Cote is bringing his island band to Sandywoods for a tropical escape!
Active as a drum set artist, steel drummer and percussionist throughout Southern New England, Aaron Abrahamson Cote has recently returned from his third international tour. This year, Cote composed over 30 original tunes written for steel pan & his backing band. With interest from multiple publishers, he plans to release the first of a series of music books this year.
Highlights from Cote's career include performances with Bobby McFerrin, Glenn Kotche (Wilco), the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Kevin Spirtas (Days of Our Lives), Theresa Sokyrka (Canadian Idol) and many other musicians, actors, and comedians. He has also performed on NBC, CBS, FOX, and on multiple National Public Radio (NPR) and local cable stations.
Mr. Cote obtained his Bachelors degree in Music Performance from Butler University, and his Masters degree in Music Performance as a Graduate Teacher and New Music resident at the University of Illinois. For up to the minute information, find CotePercussion on Facebook or visit www.CotePercussion.com.
8 pm, doors open 7:30 pm
BYOB & food allowed
$12 advance, $15 at the door
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With experience performing in Europe, Africa, the Caribbean & the USA, Aaron Abrahamson Cote is bringing his island band to Sandywoods for a tropical escape!
Active as a drum set artist, steel drummer and percussionist throughout Southern New England, Aaron Abrahamson Cote has recently returned from his third international tour. This year, Cote composed over 30 original tunes written for steel pan & his backing band. With interest from multiple publishers, he plans to release the first of a series of music books this year.
Highlights from Cote's career include performances with Bobby McFerrin, Glenn Kotche (Wilco), the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Kevin Spirtas (Days of Our Lives), Theresa Sokyrka (Canadian Idol) and many other musicians, actors, and comedians. He has also performed on NBC, CBS, FOX, and on multiple National Public Radio (NPR) and local cable stations.
Mr. Cote obtained his Bachelors degree in Music Performance from Butler University, and his Masters degree in Music Performance as a Graduate Teacher and New Music resident at the University of Illinois. For up to the minute information, find CotePercussion on Facebook or visit www.CotePercussion.com.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2013 - 6-DIGG-IT
8 pm, doors open 7:30 pm
BYOB & food allowed
$10 advance and at the door
6-DIGG-IT’s set list is powerful and unpredictable. From Beatles to Dave Matthews, Doobie Brothers to Maroon 5, Neil Young to Bob Marley, this group will delight you with their infectious rhythms, seamless harmonies, and passionate delivery.
Vocalists Tim Smith and Dana Ramey have been singing together since high school, and it shows. They complement each other perfectly, vocally and as best friends. Tim’s past groups have included Second Wind, Middle Earth, and the SporADix. Dana performed for many years with the Taz RF Band. Portsmouth resident Steven Mortrude adds a fantastic voice, strong rhythm acoustic guitar and keyboards to the mix. Lead guitarist Dave DeLeone is the youngblood in the band, and brings his own sensibilities to the fun. Bass player Chris Knott lays down the bottom. Westport native and show-stopping drummer Ben Pereira must be seen, heard, and felt to be believed. This bunch is an unpretentious lot! They are on an equal footing with the audience, and the symbiosis is clear. And their backup singers, the Jaded Waitresses, never fail to energize the crowd.
8 pm, doors open 7:30 pm
BYOB & food allowed
$10 advance and at the door
6-DIGG-IT’s set list is powerful and unpredictable. From Beatles to Dave Matthews, Doobie Brothers to Maroon 5, Neil Young to Bob Marley, this group will delight you with their infectious rhythms, seamless harmonies, and passionate delivery.
Vocalists Tim Smith and Dana Ramey have been singing together since high school, and it shows. They complement each other perfectly, vocally and as best friends. Tim’s past groups have included Second Wind, Middle Earth, and the SporADix. Dana performed for many years with the Taz RF Band. Portsmouth resident Steven Mortrude adds a fantastic voice, strong rhythm acoustic guitar and keyboards to the mix. Lead guitarist Dave DeLeone is the youngblood in the band, and brings his own sensibilities to the fun. Bass player Chris Knott lays down the bottom. Westport native and show-stopping drummer Ben Pereira must be seen, heard, and felt to be believed. This bunch is an unpretentious lot! They are on an equal footing with the audience, and the symbiosis is clear. And their backup singers, the Jaded Waitresses, never fail to energize the crowd.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2013 - HIROYA TSUKAMOTO
8 pm, doors open 7:30 pm
BYOB & food allowed
$12 advance, $15 at the door
Hiroya Tsukamoto is a composer, guitarist and singer from Kyoto, Japan. He began his musical career playing the five-string banjo when he was thirteen, and took up the guitar shortly after. In 1994, Hiroya entered The Osaka University and in 2000, Hiroya received a scholarship to Berklee College of Music and came to the United States to study and perform.
His music combines American folk music with Japanese melodic elements. While at college in Japan, he was introduced to a musical and social movement in South America called Nueva Cancion, pioneered by musical legends Victor Jara and Violeta Parra, and has incorporated this style into his repertoire. He has released three albums and played such venues as the Blue Note in New York, Lowell Folk Festival, and Greater New Bedford Summerfest.
Hiroya has performed with Esperanza Spalding, Marta Gomez, Pete Kennedy (The Kennedys) and Dave Maxwell (Muddy Waters Band). His recent album "Heartland" was released in August 2012.
Hiroya Tsukamoto "plays with fluid mastery, pristine tone, and great warmth." (Celine Keating/Acoustic Guitar Magazine)
8 pm, doors open 7:30 pm
BYOB & food allowed
$12 advance, $15 at the door
Hiroya Tsukamoto is a composer, guitarist and singer from Kyoto, Japan. He began his musical career playing the five-string banjo when he was thirteen, and took up the guitar shortly after. In 1994, Hiroya entered The Osaka University and in 2000, Hiroya received a scholarship to Berklee College of Music and came to the United States to study and perform.
His music combines American folk music with Japanese melodic elements. While at college in Japan, he was introduced to a musical and social movement in South America called Nueva Cancion, pioneered by musical legends Victor Jara and Violeta Parra, and has incorporated this style into his repertoire. He has released three albums and played such venues as the Blue Note in New York, Lowell Folk Festival, and Greater New Bedford Summerfest.
Hiroya has performed with Esperanza Spalding, Marta Gomez, Pete Kennedy (The Kennedys) and Dave Maxwell (Muddy Waters Band). His recent album "Heartland" was released in August 2012.
Hiroya Tsukamoto "plays with fluid mastery, pristine tone, and great warmth." (Celine Keating/Acoustic Guitar Magazine)
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2013 - JON CAMPBELL
7 pm, doors open 6:30 pm
BYOB & food allowed
$10 advance, $12 at the door
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Jon Campbell's music and spoken word pieces are an aural documentary of New England coastal life. Sometimes humorous, sometimes poignant, his songs and poems firmly place the listener in that place where the land and sea collide. His music has taken him from the Canadian Maritimes to the islands of Alaska. He is a participant in the annual Fisher Poets Gathering in Astoria, Oregon, has won two Sea Music contests in Washington State, and has heard other singers perform his compositions in a wide variety of venues throughout the country. Jon has been a RISCA Folk Artist since 1982. His music is performed and recorded by some well-known Irish singers, as well as maritime musicians. A frequent performer at AS220, the New Bedford Working Waterfront Festival, and the regular rounds of area venues, Jon's Sandywoods concert is a rare East Bay appearance. Don't miss it!
7 pm, doors open 6:30 pm
BYOB & food allowed
$10 advance, $12 at the door
ADVANCE TICKETS AT
Jon Campbell's music and spoken word pieces are an aural documentary of New England coastal life. Sometimes humorous, sometimes poignant, his songs and poems firmly place the listener in that place where the land and sea collide. His music has taken him from the Canadian Maritimes to the islands of Alaska. He is a participant in the annual Fisher Poets Gathering in Astoria, Oregon, has won two Sea Music contests in Washington State, and has heard other singers perform his compositions in a wide variety of venues throughout the country. Jon has been a RISCA Folk Artist since 1982. His music is performed and recorded by some well-known Irish singers, as well as maritime musicians. A frequent performer at AS220, the New Bedford Working Waterfront Festival, and the regular rounds of area venues, Jon's Sandywoods concert is a rare East Bay appearance. Don't miss it!
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2013 - JOYCE KATZBERG
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2013 - ACOUSTICANA with special guest DANIELLE MIRAGLIA
___ pm, doors open ___ pm
BYOB & food allowed
$____ advance, $____ at the door
ADVANCE TICKETS AT
ACOUSTICANA's name says it all. The band plays American roots music on acoustic instruments. Bluegrass, Tex-Mex, folk, country, gospel, Cajun - it’s all here, respectfully informed by soul, blues, rock, pop, world music, and other contemporary influences. Great music has always been about creating new and original expressions, not simply repeating the voices of the past as perfectly as possible. That’s what we do, we take from the old and make something new. New music with an old feel. Add a healthy dose of originals, an impressive array of acoustic instruments, and a commitment to creative arrangements and vivid performances, and you get a musical gumbo guaranteed to please.
___ pm, doors open ___ pm
BYOB & food allowed
$____ advance, $____ at the door
ADVANCE TICKETS AT
ACOUSTICANA's name says it all. The band plays American roots music on acoustic instruments. Bluegrass, Tex-Mex, folk, country, gospel, Cajun - it’s all here, respectfully informed by soul, blues, rock, pop, world music, and other contemporary influences. Great music has always been about creating new and original expressions, not simply repeating the voices of the past as perfectly as possible. That’s what we do, we take from the old and make something new. New music with an old feel. Add a healthy dose of originals, an impressive array of acoustic instruments, and a commitment to creative arrangements and vivid performances, and you get a musical gumbo guaranteed to please.
Danielle Miraglia comes armed with a strong steady thumb on an old Gibson, an infectious stomp-box rhythm, and harmonica. Her tunes range from heartfelt to socially conscious and will move both your heart and hips. Danielle’s latest release "Box of Troubles" is a bare bones expression of all these attributes, exploring the highs and lows that life has to offer. It has already received rave reviews.
Acoustic Root says "Danielle Miraglia’s guitar work keeps Delta traditions alive. Her steady thumb and playing style trace a direct line to the blues of the field and chicken shacks. Vocally, Danielle’s voice digs in, twisting within the delivery, seeming to break but more likely soaring before the fall. 'Box of Troubles' balances good times with the bad, her characters roles' defined and believable."
Acoustic Root says "Danielle Miraglia’s guitar work keeps Delta traditions alive. Her steady thumb and playing style trace a direct line to the blues of the field and chicken shacks. Vocally, Danielle’s voice digs in, twisting within the delivery, seeming to break but more likely soaring before the fall. 'Box of Troubles' balances good times with the bad, her characters roles' defined and believable."
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2013 - THE GREYBEARDS
7:30 pm, doors open 7 pm
BYOB & food allowed
$15 advance and at the door
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Mike Shand plays baroque flute. Mike has studied traverso with Linda Marianiello, Anne Briggs, Sandy Miller, and Wendy Rolfe. He has performed solo and in ensembles in northern New Jersey, Newport, Tiverton, New Bedford and Boston. Mike founded the Treaty Rock Consort, and has performed at the Loring-Greenough House concert series in Boston with Judith Conrad and at Buzzards Bay with the Delight Consort.
Will Ayton plays viola de gamba. Will, the son of missionary parents, was born in Kansu in China and was educated there, in Taiwan, and in the United States. He is a professor at Roger Williams University in Bristol, where he teaches music and culture. His compositions have been recorded by Parthenia, the first rate consort of viols. The group's CD of Will's music is entitled "Parthenia: A Reliquary for William Blake." Will's early music passions have led to viola de gamba performances with numerous groups.
Glenn Giuttari plays harpsichord. Glenn lives in Rehoboth, MA and is the founder of Harpsichord Clearing House. He did undergraduate and graduate work in musicology at Brown University and studied the harpsichord with John Gibbons in Boston. Over the course of a 40-year career, Glenn has become well known in the early music field as a harpsichord builder and technician, with sporadic skirmishes into the performance world.
7:30 pm, doors open 7 pm
BYOB & food allowed
$15 advance and at the door
ADVANCE TICKETS AT
Mike Shand plays baroque flute. Mike has studied traverso with Linda Marianiello, Anne Briggs, Sandy Miller, and Wendy Rolfe. He has performed solo and in ensembles in northern New Jersey, Newport, Tiverton, New Bedford and Boston. Mike founded the Treaty Rock Consort, and has performed at the Loring-Greenough House concert series in Boston with Judith Conrad and at Buzzards Bay with the Delight Consort.
Will Ayton plays viola de gamba. Will, the son of missionary parents, was born in Kansu in China and was educated there, in Taiwan, and in the United States. He is a professor at Roger Williams University in Bristol, where he teaches music and culture. His compositions have been recorded by Parthenia, the first rate consort of viols. The group's CD of Will's music is entitled "Parthenia: A Reliquary for William Blake." Will's early music passions have led to viola de gamba performances with numerous groups.
Glenn Giuttari plays harpsichord. Glenn lives in Rehoboth, MA and is the founder of Harpsichord Clearing House. He did undergraduate and graduate work in musicology at Brown University and studied the harpsichord with John Gibbons in Boston. Over the course of a 40-year career, Glenn has become well known in the early music field as a harpsichord builder and technician, with sporadic skirmishes into the performance world.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2013 - FOUR BRIDGES
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2013 - LITTLE UGLY
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2013 - BOB ARDERN
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2013 - MICHAEL CHORNEY AND HOLLAR GENERAL
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2013 - THE DAWN KENNEY BAND
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2013 - RHODE ISLAND SONGWRITERS ASSOCIATION (RISA) SONGWRITERS IN THE ROUND
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2013 - MARY ANN ROSSONI & THE ROSSONIANS
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2013 - CHRIS FARIAS & JARED MELLO
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2013 - FOREVER YOUNG (A TRIBUTE TO THE MUSIC OF NEIL YOUNG)
7:30 pm, doors open 7 pm
BYOB & food allowed
$15 advance and at the door
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Forever Young combines superb musicianship, great arrangements and a well-chosen set list of hits and rarities in finely saluting one of rock’s legends. The band performs the best of Neil Young’s acoustic and electric songs. Forever Young isn't your average cover band or tribute band. The group consists of Rhode Island's most prolific and best known songwriters. They are all staples of the Rhode Island music scene and veterans of many national and regional tours. In addition, they are all fans and have been influenced by the music of Neil Young.
This award-winning band (winner of Motif Magazine's Best Cover/Tribute Band in 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012) channels the harmonies of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young and the instrumentation of Neil Young's bands Crazy Horse, Buffalo Springfield, the Stray Gators and the International Harvesters.
Their interpretations of Neil Young's classic hits and rare gems will take you back and get you singing & dancing!
7:30 pm, doors open 7 pm
BYOB & food allowed
$15 advance and at the door
ADVANCE TICKETS AT
Forever Young combines superb musicianship, great arrangements and a well-chosen set list of hits and rarities in finely saluting one of rock’s legends. The band performs the best of Neil Young’s acoustic and electric songs. Forever Young isn't your average cover band or tribute band. The group consists of Rhode Island's most prolific and best known songwriters. They are all staples of the Rhode Island music scene and veterans of many national and regional tours. In addition, they are all fans and have been influenced by the music of Neil Young.
This award-winning band (winner of Motif Magazine's Best Cover/Tribute Band in 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012) channels the harmonies of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young and the instrumentation of Neil Young's bands Crazy Horse, Buffalo Springfield, the Stray Gators and the International Harvesters.
Their interpretations of Neil Young's classic hits and rare gems will take you back and get you singing & dancing!
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2013 - ABBEY RHODE
7:30 pm, doors open 7 pm
BYOB & food allowed
$10 advance, $12 at the door
ADVANCE TICKETS AT
Four stellar musicians performing the songs and sounds of the Beatles!
The members of Abbey Rhode are Ray Davis (bass & vocals), John Flanders (guitar, keyboards & vocals), Mike Jackson (drums), and Kevin Sullivan (guitar, keyboards & vocals). They all have their own unique and colorful story of their musical careers. Each member has a story to tell and each story is interesting in itself. The diversity of experience in this group makes Abbey Rhode, as a whole, a charming and entertaining experience.
An evening with Abbey Rhode will transport you through all the many musical styles of the Beatles, from the early songs like “Can’t Buy Me Love,” and the country-flavored “Honey Don’t” to rockers like “Get Back, ” and later songs like “A Day In The Life” and “Hey Jude.” You’ll enjoy the intimate, nostalgic atmosphere and you will be up dancing and singing along! Without the wigs, accents, and costumes of a tribute band, this is Abbey Rhode - bringing great Beatles music to life. A splendid time is guaranteed for all.
7:30 pm, doors open 7 pm
BYOB & food allowed
$10 advance, $12 at the door
ADVANCE TICKETS AT
Four stellar musicians performing the songs and sounds of the Beatles!
The members of Abbey Rhode are Ray Davis (bass & vocals), John Flanders (guitar, keyboards & vocals), Mike Jackson (drums), and Kevin Sullivan (guitar, keyboards & vocals). They all have their own unique and colorful story of their musical careers. Each member has a story to tell and each story is interesting in itself. The diversity of experience in this group makes Abbey Rhode, as a whole, a charming and entertaining experience.
An evening with Abbey Rhode will transport you through all the many musical styles of the Beatles, from the early songs like “Can’t Buy Me Love,” and the country-flavored “Honey Don’t” to rockers like “Get Back, ” and later songs like “A Day In The Life” and “Hey Jude.” You’ll enjoy the intimate, nostalgic atmosphere and you will be up dancing and singing along! Without the wigs, accents, and costumes of a tribute band, this is Abbey Rhode - bringing great Beatles music to life. A splendid time is guaranteed for all.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2013 - DANIELLE MIRAGLIA
___ pm, doors open ___ pm
BYOB & food allowed
$____ advance, $____ at the door
ADVANCE TICKETS AT
Danielle Miraglia comes armed with a strong steady thumb on an old Gibson, an infectious stomp-box rhythm, and harmonica. Her tunes range from heartfelt to socially conscious and will move both your heart and hips. Danielle’s latest release "Box of Troubles" is a bare bones expression of all these attributes, exploring the highs and lows that life has to offer. It has already received rave reviews.
Acoustic Root says "Danielle Miraglia’s guitar work keeps Delta traditions alive. Her steady thumb and playing style trace a direct line to the blues of the field and chicken shacks. Vocally, Danielle’s voice digs in, twisting within the delivery, seeming to break but more likely soaring before the fall. 'Box of Troubles' balances good times with the bad, her characters roles' defined and believable."
___ pm, doors open ___ pm
BYOB & food allowed
$____ advance, $____ at the door
ADVANCE TICKETS AT
Danielle Miraglia comes armed with a strong steady thumb on an old Gibson, an infectious stomp-box rhythm, and harmonica. Her tunes range from heartfelt to socially conscious and will move both your heart and hips. Danielle’s latest release "Box of Troubles" is a bare bones expression of all these attributes, exploring the highs and lows that life has to offer. It has already received rave reviews.
Acoustic Root says "Danielle Miraglia’s guitar work keeps Delta traditions alive. Her steady thumb and playing style trace a direct line to the blues of the field and chicken shacks. Vocally, Danielle’s voice digs in, twisting within the delivery, seeming to break but more likely soaring before the fall. 'Box of Troubles' balances good times with the bad, her characters roles' defined and believable."
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2013 - INTERGALACTIC BLAM
7 pm, doors open 6:30 pm
BYOB & food allowed
$10 advance and at the door
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A high-octane old-time string band. Expect total chaos and destruction of stringed instruments as planets collide! Chris Turner (harmonica, vocals), Rachel Maloney (fiddle, vocals), Andy Reiner (octave mandolin) & Winnie Lambrecht (triangle, washboard).
7 pm, doors open 6:30 pm
BYOB & food allowed
$10 advance and at the door
ADVANCE TICKETS AT
A high-octane old-time string band. Expect total chaos and destruction of stringed instruments as planets collide! Chris Turner (harmonica, vocals), Rachel Maloney (fiddle, vocals), Andy Reiner (octave mandolin) & Winnie Lambrecht (triangle, washboard).
SATURDAY, JANUARY 4, 2014 - MAGNOLIA FAIS-DO-DO!
SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, 2014 - ATWATER-DONNELLY TRIO
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2014 - PADDY KEENAN
FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 2014 - CANTRIP
