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| Friday, February 4 @ 8 PM |
ANNIE & THE
HEDONISTS |
$12/10 |
 This band's "uncommon
joy-de-vivre" (Don Wilcock, Schenectady Gazzette) made them
an obvious choice to entertain the hundreds who pass through our room on New
Year's Eve. We're bringing Annie and company right back for a full
evening of acoustic folk, blues, jazz standards, bluegrass, gospel, labor
ballads and early jazz. This fun quartet features the torchy, jazzy,
spine-tingling vocals of Annie Rosen, with three and four part harmonies
provided by husband Jonny Rosen (guitar), Steve Fry (mandolin, guitar &
trumpet), and Betsy Fry (electric bass). Bottomline: they LOVE all music and
LOVE to share it with their fans! You'll love it, too!
www.pickingandsinging.org/annie_rosen/ |
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| Saturday, 5th & Sunday, 6th
@ 1 to 3:30 PM |
SONGWRITING WORKSHOP
with BOB FRANKE |
$45 |
Bob will lead  a two-part songwriting workshop, beginning on Saturday with
a talk about the songwriting process. He'll ask you, "What kind of
song do you admire but can't imagine writing yourself?" After a couple
follow-up questions, he will assign you a song to write.
You will return on Sunday with your song, which you will present
to the group. This routine will have an amazing effect on your muse, and you
are guaranteed to hear some excellent songs, maybe from yourself!
www.bobfranke.com |
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| Saturday, February 5 @ 8
PM |
BOB FRANKE |
$14/12 |
 Seasoned
veterans and novices alike are drawn to the complex, warm-hearted
spirituality and captivatingly clear-cut melodies of Bob Franke. And
brimming with songs he is! Some are wise, others are topical, and several are
sugared with the hilarious. Bob has toured the country for 35 years and his
songs have been covered by Peter, Paul & Mary; John McCutcheon, Garnet
Rogers, David Wilcox, and many others. "One of the wisest and most
spiritually graceful songwriters." -The Boston
Globe www.bobfranke.com |
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| Sunday, February 6 @ 7PM |
STACEY EARLE AND MARK STUART |
$15/12 |
 With Special
Guests: The Undesirables
Somewhere along the way country music took a turn. What used to be pure and
simple is now too often watered-down, prefabricated pop music. Enter Stacey
Earle. This San Antonio native, sister of legendary rocker Steve Earle, has
made a return trip to yesteryear by offering traditional, stripped-down country
music. Her twangy, unguarded, bittersweet singing, reminiscent of Nanci
Griffith's, is like a breath of fresh air. Joined by her husband,
former Steve Earle guitarist Mark Stewart, the duo never fails to provide a
captivating, uplifting, and emotionally moving concert. www.staceyearle.com |
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| Friday, February 11 @ 8
PM |
LOU AND PETER BERRYMAN |
$15/12 |
 With Lou squeezing the accordion and Peter on guitar, this
Wisconsin-based duo brings down the house with their brilliant, comical
songs in the tradition of Tom Lehrer and Flanders & Swann. With
eleven albums and a long line of classic knee-slappers to their
credit, they draw inspiration from the unlikeliest sources, such as sports
headlines, mother love and state pride. This is a show for anyone with a quick
mind who appreciates clever wordplay and clear thinking.
We sold out days before their last show, so please reserve early!!!
www.louandpeter.com |
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| Saturday, February 12 @ 8
PM |
WORK O' THE WEAVERS |
$15/12 |
"FANTASTIC!" - Pete Seeger
" You really do sound like
the Weavers!" - Ronnie Gilbert
 'If I Had A Hammer,' 'Midnight
Special,' 'The Sloop John B,' 'Goodnight, Irene,' 'This
Land Is Your Land, 'Wimoweh,' 'House Of The Rising Sun.'
These songs, all of which were written or first popularized by The Weavers,
have become part of our collective consciousness. The Weavers--Pete Seeger,
Ronnie Gilbert, Fred Hellerman, and Lee Hays-- introduced a stream of
authenticity into American popular music that endures to this day. With
faithful adherence to their original arrangements, Work O' the
Weavers--David Bernz (vocals, banjo & guitar), James Durst (vocals, guitar
& recorder), Mark Murphy (vocals & bass), and Martha Sandefer
(vocals)-- recalls the spirit of The Weavers, providing an echo of their music
and insight into their story.
"This could be a long running, historical, entertaining, enlightening show
that could run for years. Brilliant." - Christine Lavin www.workotheweavers.com |
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| Sunday, February 13 @ 7
PM |
KATE McDONNELL |
$12/10 |
With
Special Guest: Mark Von Em
This is a CD Release Celebration for veteran folksinger Kate McDonnell, whose
sometimes bittersweet, othertimes hilarious Americana-flavored songs have won
accolades from Tom Paxton, Bill Staines, Patti Larkin, and countless fans
across North America and Europe. Her new CD, "Where the Mangoes Are,"
contains several award-winning songs (Plowshares, Mountain Stage, Mid-Atlantic
and more) on topics ranging from the rollercoaster of love to troubled
friendships and even death, all showcasing her clear, tender soprano singing,
her vulnerable but resilient lyrical outlook, and crisp, fingerpicked guitar
playing. www.katemcdonnell.com |
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| Friday, February 18 @ 8 PM |
JESS KLEIN |
$12/10 |
 Jess
Klein, who has been dubbed "the next Sheryl Crow" has
seen her career rocket skyward over the past few years. She will have her
eagerly-awaited new CD, "Strawberry Lover," in tow. Her last CD,
"Draw Them Near", earned comparisons to Bonnie Raitt and Lucinda
Williams and won Jess slots at the Newport Folk Festival and the Sundance Film
Festival, major articles in the Boston Globe, the New York Times, and USA
Today, in addition to four Boston Music Award Nominations. She has performed
with Richard Shindell, Rosanne Cash, Luka Bloom and others. She's a winner
on stage with a charming personality and powerful musical presentation.
www.jessklein.com |
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| Saturday, February 19 @ 8 PM |
FOOTHILLS TRIO |
$15/12 |
 This popular folk, Irish, maritime band will be offering another
high-energy performance featuring three-part harmonies reminiscent of the
Kingston Trio, the Clancy Brothers and Schooner Fare. The members are: Tim
Keegan on lead guitar and banjo, Don Golden on rhythm guitar, and Bill
Engelhardt on bass. www.fh3.com |
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| Sunday, February 20 @ 7 PM |
STAMBANDET: The Scandinavian Vocal
Ensemble |
$15/12 members & Flurry pass
holders |
Official Dance Flurry Decompression
Concert! 
"...the singer's voices are pure and clear, and the songs are of
a folk tradition that sounds fresh and new to American ears." - Guy
Van Duser, Rounder Records
Since they began performing in 1978, this vocal ensemble, featuring fifteen
native Scandinavians, has earned a reputation for excellence both as an a
cappella ensemble and a World Music vocal group. Presenting songs rarely heard
outside of Iceland, Norway, and Sweden, their captivating vocal blend often
breaks into six- and seven- part harmonies sung in three languages. They are
the only group of this kind in the United States. Their music is beautiful and
their carefully researched explanations of the origin and history of their
pieces make an important contribution to public appreciation of Scandinavian
culture. www.stambandet.org
The Dance Flurry is an annual three-day festival held in Saratoga and sponsored
by Hudson-Mohawk Traditional Dances. Stambandet will be one of this year's
featured acts and their concert at Lena's will help weary dancers unwind
before returning to daily life. But Dancers and Non-dancers Alike Are Welcome
to attend this concert! www.danceflurry.org/festival2005/festhome.html |
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| Friday, February 25 @ 8 PM |
TONY BIRD |
$14/12 |
 This native
Zimbabwean songwriter returns for a rare appearance. His African folk rock is
delivered in an unforgettable voice that sounds like Africa itself, and which
has won him fans around the globe. His first two Columbia releases back in the
'70s took a courageous stand against Apartheid, years before fellow white
Africans began spreading the word abroad. He was forced to flee his homeland
shortly thereafter and has since resided in Europe and New York. He continues
to pen beautiful, heartfelt ballads celebrating the people and land he loves.
Tony rarely performs live these days, so don't miss this concert!
www.mangotime.net |
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| Saturday, February 26 @ 6 PM |
BAREFOOT BOYS |
$12/10 1/2 price for kids |
 Special Family
Concert!
Everyone loves this Hudson Valley string band's rollicking renditions of
regional folk songs, mountain ballads, square dance tunes, sea chanteys, and
instrumentals. Band leader and guitarist Rich Bala combines his talents as
historian and comedian between songs. Hammered dulcimer master Tom White has
appeared on more than 40 recordings and won numerous prizes. Bassist
extraordinaire Mark Murphy, formerly of Walt Michael & Co., holds up the
bottom end. www.richbala.com/BarefootBoys.htm |
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| Saturday, February 26 @ 9 PM |
BLAKE CHRISTIANA |
$7 |
 This
Schenectady native now based in NYC stands out among Americana rock
singer-songwriters for his phenomenal guitar skills. A precocious and skillful
musician, Blake began playing professionally at the age of fifteen. He went on
to study, teach and perform internationally as a classical guitarist before
moving on to songwriting in his early twenties. He has once again found
success, this time with his band Blake & the Family Dog, which has a sound
reminiscent of Dave Matthews, the Grateful Dead, and Ryan Adams. They maintain
a full schedule of performances at top rock clubs throughout the northeast. At
this special all-acoustic show, Blake will be joined by his long-time friend
and bandmate, Trevor MacArthur. www.blakechristiana.com |
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| Sunday, February 27 @ 7 PM |
TEADA Show Postponed! |
$16/14 |
 Rescheduled to appear on
Sunday, June 5.
Named "Best Traditional Newcomers" in Irish Music Magazine, called a "fresh force in Irish music" by Irish Echo, this dynamic young band is embarking on an extensive U.S. tour. Their 2004 release from Green Linnet, "Give Us A Penny and Let Us Be Gone," has cemented them as an Irish-trad band to watch out for. With their exquisite renditions of centuries-old tunes, Téada's music "determinedly keeps the traditional flag flying at full mast...unhurried and satisfied to let the music breathe." (Irish Times) Oisín Mac Diarmada (fiddle, vocals), John Blake (guitar, flute) Seán McElwain (banjo, bouzouki), Tristan Rosenstock (bodhrán) and Paul Finn (accordion) - together, they are a group whose age belies how fully seasoned they are as instrumental performers. www.teada.com |
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| Sunday, February 27 @ 7
PM |
THE GRANDSONS |
$5
(the deal of the century!) |
 This
Washington, DC-based quartet is moving and shaking into its 18th year in the
world of roots rock and roll. They’ve just released their fifth
recording, Party With The Rich. Their previous album,
Pan-American Shindig, spent ten weeks in the Americana Radio
top-forty. The Grandsons recently spent a month in Taiwan after being chosen by
the US government as ideal representatives of America’s celebrated
musical style. The more prominent elements in their eclectic whirlpool are New
Orleans rhythm and blues, rockabilly, swing and country two steps, all played
brilliantly on a pawn shop of instruments. Vocalist-guitarist-trumpeter Alan
MacEwen charms audiences with his sly wit and winsome original songs; DC blues
veteran Matthew Sedgley locks in the groove on drums and percussion.
Saxophonist Chris Watling puts out a sound so meaty and memorable that he is in
demand all over as a guest artist and session player. The Washington Area Music
Association has voted The Grandsons several Wammie Awards in categories such as
Best Roots Rock Group, Best Album Design, and Best Pop Group. No wonder the
Washington Post called The Grandsons "the hardest working band in
DC." www.grandsons.com |
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