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 Bursting onto the folk scene in 1959, the Limeliters (Glenn Yarbrough, Alex Hassilev and Lou Gottlieb) quickly became a household name with crowd-pleasing songs such as "There's a Meetin' Here Tonight," "City of New Orleans," and "Whiskey in the Jar."
The line-up has shifted over the years but the '60s-era harmonies and whacky humor have never changed. Come enjoy an evening to remember with Mack Bailey, Andy Corwin, and newest member Gaylan Taylor as the Limeliters tradition continues! |
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 This young Greenwich, NY native is a born singer with a beautiful smile who brings out all the sultriness, bliss and groove in a collection of songs penned by popular area songwriter Bob Warren.
Her debut album, Joy, features brand-new retro-sounding soul songs. A new album is expected this summer. Mallory wil be accompanied by a full band.
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 This contra dance band features the twin fiddles of brothers Noah and Andrew VanNorstraand, accompanied by their mother, Kim, on piano.
The boys compose and arrange, drawing heavily on Celtic and Appalachian fiddling traditions for their melodies but with plenty of room for improvisation and an occasional alt-rock or world beat groove creeping into the rhythm section.
Expect surprises involving digeridoo and djembe! |
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| Wednesday, June 6 • 7 PM |
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POETRY OPEN MIC |
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With Featured Reader Diane Lockwood |
Diane Lockwood is the author of What Feeds Us (Wind Publications) which received the Quentin R. Howard Poetry Prize. She has two previous collections, Eve's Red Dress (Wind Publications) and Against Perfection (Poets Forum Press).
Diane has received several awards and been featured at poetry festivals up and down the east coast. |
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| Friday, June 8 • 8 PM |
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MARC BLACK with MIKE ESPOSITO |
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 Marc Black is known for his trancing, groove oriented, musical story telling. John Sebastian, Art Garfunkel, and Garth Hudson play on his recordings.
Marc will perform material from his recently released Stroke of Genius CD, which is based on the poetry of a friend who returned from the depths of a 21 day, stroke-induced coma with lots of love and insight.
The CD has already hit Billboard Magazine's 'heat seekers' charts. Expect the sounds of blues, folk, rock, jazz and world beat on guitar, mbira and balafon, accompanied by Michael Esposito's bass, bicycle wheel and theramin.
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 Enjoy an evening of jazz standards, Latin, Dixie and blues with a man who is undoubtably one of the greatest saxophone and clarinet virtuosos in history.
Al Gallodoro is is 93-years-old and has had a 70+ year career as a professional musician, including stints with the Paul Whiteman Orchestra and the NBC Orchestra under the direction of Arturo Toscanini. His nostalgic music and affable manner are a joy for all ages. |
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 Troy, NY native Rick Rourke got hooked on the Animals and Bob Dylan as a young man and used their inspiration to create a body of rock, funk and blues songs that have delighted Northeast audiences for many years. His new, acoustic Lost Wages band features songs of a deeper, more political nature that ring with craft and honesty.
Bandmates are Craig Thaler on violin, Larry Clyman on guitar, Leo Kachidurian on drums and vocals, and Lucas Ruedy on bass.
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 There is life after the Ramones, but who knew that its sound would be bluegrass?
This alt-country duo featuring the Tommy Ramone of the seminal punk rock band The Ramones, and bassist Claudia Tienan, is sweeping up accolades from critics and fans alike.
They've tapped into the roots that feed both punk & old time music: home brewed as opposed to schooled, earthy, and with a certain undeniable coolness found in the best alternative acts.
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 "Rhett Tyler is the certain face of future blues." - John Swenson, Rolling Stone
Fans and critics adore this explosive, high-octane modern guitarist. Born in San Antonio and raised in the south, Rhett's music is certainly rooted in the blues, but also incorporates jazz, rock, and gospel to create an innovative modern blend bound by his signature, rocking guitar style.
Last year's Caffè Lena debut with Rhett was all we dreamed of and more. Highly recommended!
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  Two of the finest bands in NYC's burgeoning folk scene share an evening of string band music, bluegrass, soul and funk, beatboxing and harmony singing.
This is the sound of America's roots grown to maturity in the 21st century.
Inventive voicestrumentalist and southern gentleman Lipbone Redding creates original songs that effervesce with New Orleans swing, Memphis grooves and New York City style.
With an adventurous take on Americana, the MSSB belong with their progressive contemporaries Gillian Welch, Jolie Holland, and the Be Good Tanyas. Their firey performances swing like a modern day medicine show.
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 The indisputable king of the Irish uilleann pipes, and recipient of Ireland's prestigious "National Musician of the Year" award in 2002, Paddy Keenan makes music of astounding perfection, bringing traditional and original tunes into a tapestry of soul and reverie.
He is a founding member of the legendary Bothy Band and has spent a lifetime finding new voices for the pipes including rock, bluegrass and jazz.
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 Maria Zemantauski is one of the world's few heralded female flamenco guitarists, and one of even fewer female flamenco composers. She has performed in Spain and across the continental United States to great acclaim. In May, 2004, Maria was invited to represent the United States at the 7th International Acoustic Guitar Summit in Sarzana, Italy.
Her programs are a dynamic blend of artistic freedom, innovation and tradition. In this special concert she'll be joined by percussionist Brian Mellick who is well known to area audiences for his years with the McKrells.
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 The Jason Spooner Band has become a tight powerhouse of soulfully styled blues, folk, funk, and country. After numerous festival awards and a 2006 round of service in the Falcon Ridge Preview Tour, this trio has become a favorite at many Northeast venues.
Their consistently original blend features a mix of well-crafted songs and compelling rhythms. Whether you're a fan of great songwriting or exciting live performance, Jason Spooner is a rising star well worth checking out.
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Friday, June 29
Family Concert • 7 PM
Regular show • 9 PM |
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TOM CHAPIN |
| Adults $25/22 (1/2 price for children) |
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 For more than thirty years Tom Chapin has entertained audiences of all ages with life-affirming original songs told in a sophisticated array of musical styles. The New York Times calls Tom Chapin "one of the great personalities in contemporary folk music."
He has recorded seven albums of adult-oriented material inspired by Pete Seeger and Woody Guthrie, and his numerous family albums have received awards from the American Library Association, Parents' Choice, five Grammy nominations for Best Musical Album For Children, and three Grammy Awards for Best Spoken Word Album for Children.
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 With a unique musical blend of wisdom and abandon, Mark has forged a vibrant combination of acoustic blues and ragtime that will send you on a journey to the backroads of America, from New Orleans to Tin Pan Alley.
This is a show for fans of Son House, Robert Johnson, Blind Blake and other classic '30s bluesmen. He performs on vintage instruments, including guitar, tenor banjo and National steel body guitar.
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