Don Armstrong & The Wiskeypalians

Caffè Lena favorite Don Armstrong first attended a show at the legendary venue 62 years ago at age 15. Under the watchful eye of Lena Spencer, he learned through the graces of the performers passing through: Paul Clayton, Dave Van Ronk, Rev. Gary Davis, Bob Dylan, Hedy West, John Herald, Gil Robbins, Ian & Sylvia, Utah Phillips. Since then, it’s become a home away from home.

This will be Don’s 53rd appearance at Caffe Lena, and he is bringing his band, Don Armstrong & The Whiskeypalians to celebrate the Caffe’s 65th Anniversary. Playing guitar & 5-string banjo, Armstrong has been hailed as “a folk treasure” (Daily Times) and “a consummate songwriter” (Arizona Daily Star). His songs have been recorded by artists from coast-to-coast and have been sung around the world. For 42 years he was part of the duo Don & Victoria Armstrong, until Victoria’s passing in 2014. They had 10 records to their credit, all receiving worldwide acclaim.

Joining Don will be Liz Cerepanya, vocals; Peter Dalton Ronstadt, guitar & Pennsylvania Stomp Box; and Michael Gilbert Ronstadt, vocals and cello.

Don recently recorded a record for the Ronstadt Record Company, produced by Peter, featuring Liz & Michael as well.

A review of their appearance at this year’s Tucson Folk Festival cited a “wonderful and robust performance.”

SAMPLE SONG

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