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Saturday, July 11
With a Telecaster or acoustic guitar in his hand this 19 year-old's talent expands beyond the reason of his years. His astonishing picking style bears the influence of his Country music heroes such as Roy Nichols, James Burton and Ricky Skaggs. And his voice's beautiful tonality conveys his likable disposition: happiest when playing music and humility that is every bit as impressive as his talent.
Visit Trey Hensley at: www.treyhensley.com and www.myspace.com/treyahensley |
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Saturday, July 18
This multi-talented Carolina-born singer, songwriter and renaissance man loves to dig in the soil that nourishes the roots of the various Country music traditions. His songs are sung by the Dixie Chicks, Patty Loveless and others and his musical peregrinations include collaborations with Ralph Stanley and Elvis Costello. His work has twice won the Grammy for Best Bluegrass Album.
Visit Jim Lauderdale at: www.jimlauderdale.com and www.myspace.com/jimlauderdale
This evening made possible by sponsorship from the Mortimer Levitt Foundation
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Saturday, July 25
This hip, Los Angeles-based jazz singer and songwriter's finely wrought music is about emotional truth, triumph and exploration. She uses a full color palette, evoking with her lush vocal range at one moment Billy Holiday and Sarah Vaughn, and at other times Joni Mitchell or Diana Krall.
Visit Amia Dane at www.cherryblossommusic.com/?page_id=3 and www.myspace.com/amiadane |
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Saturday, August 1
Literate and brainy, spacious and freewheeling, this cosmic alt-country music roots band serves up high lonesome three-part harmonies, twang guitar and unadorned arrangements. Ron Jacobs of Counterpoint Magazine writes, "this is the music the 1960's counterculture was meant to produce in its brightest hours."
Visit I See Hawks in L.A. at www.iseehawks.com and www.myspace.com/iseehawksinla
This sister trio sing and play starkly gorgeous and haunting songs in tight, celestial harmony to the sparse accompaniment of plucked acoustic guitars.
Visit The Chapin Sisters at www.thechapinsisters.com and www.myspace.com/thechapinsisters
This evening made possible by sponsorship from the Mortimer Levitt Foundation
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Saturday, August 8
This uplifting and inventive contemporary jazz pianist and his hand-picked band featuring sax and guitar play music full of joy and movement. An inspiriting experience is promised for novice listener and jazz fan alike.
Visit Lao Tizer at www.laotizer.com and www.myspace.com/laotizer |
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Saturday, August 15
Hailing from Austin, Texas, this Korean-American singer songwriter with a bell-pure voice sings moving songs in the folk-pop style. Expect also straight-ahead folk and even an oldie with a twist.
Visit BettySoo at: www.bettysoo.com and www.myspace.com/bettysoo |
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Saturday, August 22
Pioneers in the revival of Mexican roots music in California, Los Cenzontles (the Mockingbirds) combine electric and traditional instruments to bring alive the best of the Chicano repertory for a new generation. A powerful contemporary sound infused with the gutsy soul of the music of rural Mexico.
Visit Los Cenzontles at www.loscenzontles.com and www.myspace.com/themockingbirds |
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Saturday, August 29
Don't miss out on your chance to see this world-renowned blues super group! Assembled from the cream of the crop of today's blues veterans and youngbloods, these vigorous musicians and entertainers will bring down the house as they grind their blues to an incandescent element.
Visit The Mannish Boys at www.themannishboys.com and www.myspace.com/lesmannishboys |
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Saturday, September 5
Soaring fiddle, stirring pipes and dynamic percussion fuel the music of these cutting edge Scottish neo-traditionalists. Highly prized in their native Scotland, they are sure to intoxicate with their wild and energetic songs and tunes.
Visit Old Blind Dogs at www.oldblinddogs.co.uk and www.myspace.com/oldblinddogs |
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