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| Eric Andersen - October 4 @7:30 |
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- Ron McUne of the BrittFest (Medford OR): "Finally
after four years, we finally got you here, great show,
thanks so much for being here." - Stage Production Manager BrittFest (Medford OR):
"First time I've ever seen an opening act sell so
many CD's!" - Steve Reishman/ Bear Concerts-Portland Zoo:
"Nothing short of a great show! Everybody of every
age went nuts over your music. 'very professional &
businesslike to deal with." - Michael Macaluso / San Francisco Bay Area
promoter: THANKS for adding some SUPER
highlights to the Annual Novato Rock'n Blues By The
Lake......you guys were absolutely awesome......you
got the crowd dancing and shakin'.......I'm still in
shock over how hot you were!!!!!! NEW MEMORIES
for this old(er) San Francisco fan/promoter!
It's A Beautiful Day is most famous for their song "White Bird", a melancholy ballad that stood out not only for
its memorable vocal melody and "seize the day" message, but also for front man David Laflamme's slow-burning
violin solo. Multiple albums were laced with classic cuts such as "Hot Summer Day", "Bombay Calling," "Girl
With No Eyes", "Wasted Union Blues", "Time Is", "Dolphins", "Misery Loves Company", and many more you'll
remember.
Today, the band performs the music of It's A Beautiful Day along with newer material, moving effortlessly from
an almost folksy sound to ethereal jazz to psychedelic to straight on rock & roll, performing selections from
three new CDs and over seven of their previous albums. The show is enhanced with David Laflamme's delightful
reminiscing of the San Francisco Summer of Love Days and 40 plus years of performing.
The current band boasts the longest continuous lineup of 8 years with 4 of the 6 members going back 25-40 years!
David LaFlamme on violin and vocals, Linda LaFlamme vocals, original drummer Val Fuentes, 28 year veteran
Toby Gray on bass, Rob Espinosa on guitar and Gary Thomas on keyboards.
its memorable vocal melody and "seize the day" message, but also for front man David Laflamme's slow-burning
violin solo. Multiple albums were laced with classic cuts such as "Hot Summer Day", "Bombay Calling," "Girl
With No Eyes", "Wasted Union Blues", "Time Is", "Dolphins", "Misery Loves Company", and many more you'll
remember.
Today, the band performs the music of It's A Beautiful Day along with newer material, moving effortlessly from
an almost folksy sound to ethereal jazz to psychedelic to straight on rock & roll, performing selections from
three new CDs and over seven of their previous albums. The show is enhanced with David Laflamme's delightful
reminiscing of the San Francisco Summer of Love Days and 40 plus years of performing.
The current band boasts the longest continuous lineup of 8 years with 4 of the 6 members going back 25-40 years!
David LaFlamme on violin and vocals, Linda LaFlamme vocals, original drummer Val Fuentes, 28 year veteran
Toby Gray on bass, Rob Espinosa on guitar and Gary Thomas on keyboards.
Rows 6 - 18: $25
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| It's A Beautiful Day - October 5 @7:30 |
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After emerging from the '60s Northeast folk-club circuit, Eric Andersen
began his recording career in 1965 with Today Is the Highway. His second
album, 'Bout Changes & Things, contained some of his most accomplished
writing, including the highly poetic "Violets of Dawn," "Thirsty Boots," and
"I Shall Go Unbounded." In addition to his writing skills, Andersen
featured a flexible tenor voice (he shaded toward a baritone later) and
intricate fingerpicking guitar work. In the late '60s and early '70s, he
experimented with country, pop, and rock music, settling on an
amalgamation by the time of his masterpiece Blue River in 1972. This was
also his most commercially successful album, but Andersen, like friends
Leonard Cohen and Townes Van Zandt, was always too serious-minded for
the mainstream. In the '70s and '80s, he recorded sporadically while
playing folk clubs around the U.S. and especially in Europe, where he took
up residence. His later material, including 1989's Ghosts Upon the Road,
recalls his work in the '60s as it ruefully reflects on that decade.
began his recording career in 1965 with Today Is the Highway. His second
album, 'Bout Changes & Things, contained some of his most accomplished
writing, including the highly poetic "Violets of Dawn," "Thirsty Boots," and
"I Shall Go Unbounded." In addition to his writing skills, Andersen
featured a flexible tenor voice (he shaded toward a baritone later) and
intricate fingerpicking guitar work. In the late '60s and early '70s, he
experimented with country, pop, and rock music, settling on an
amalgamation by the time of his masterpiece Blue River in 1972. This was
also his most commercially successful album, but Andersen, like friends
Leonard Cohen and Townes Van Zandt, was always too serious-minded for
the mainstream. In the '70s and '80s, he recorded sporadically while
playing folk clubs around the U.S. and especially in Europe, where he took
up residence. His later material, including 1989's Ghosts Upon the Road,
recalls his work in the '60s as it ruefully reflects on that decade.
The '90s saw Andersen collaborate with friends like Rick Danko and Jonas Fjeld on Danko/Fjeld/Andersen, as
well as the release of a solo album, 1998's Memory of the Future; Andersen also oversaw the release of Stages:
The Lost Album as well as a 1999 reissue of Blue River. You Can't Relive the Past followed early the next year.
Beat Avenue from 2003 was an ambitious double CD while 2004's The Street Was Always There was a nostalgic look
back at the music of the New York Greenwich Village scene of the early to mid-'60s. Waves from 2005 was
another album of covers, but with broader material. Andersen released Blue Rain in May 2007 and continues to
tour the world, spending much of his time in Europe.
Eric played at AMSD in October 2004, and his long-overdue return is one we anxiously await.
well as the release of a solo album, 1998's Memory of the Future; Andersen also oversaw the release of Stages:
The Lost Album as well as a 1999 reissue of Blue River. You Can't Relive the Past followed early the next year.
Beat Avenue from 2003 was an ambitious double CD while 2004's The Street Was Always There was a nostalgic look
back at the music of the New York Greenwich Village scene of the early to mid-'60s. Waves from 2005 was
another album of covers, but with broader material. Andersen released Blue Rain in May 2007 and continues to
tour the world, spending much of his time in Europe.
Eric played at AMSD in October 2004, and his long-overdue return is one we anxiously await.
“Her songwriting has a Dylanesque quality as her tunes burst
with edgy lyrics and poetic imagination. With a knowing eye on
the past, Eliza Gilkyson is making folk music for the 21st
Century, and it’s a delightful thing to hear.” ~ Austin Chronicle
“Intimate, delicate-voiced and given to musical introspection . . .
her honest voice and understated, life affirming lyrics remain
the core of her songs.” ~ People Magazine
Daughter of songwriter Terry Gilkyson (“Greenfields,”
“Marianne,” and “Memories Are Made of This,” among many
others), Eliza Gilkyson has the voice of an angel and the
songwriting chops of -- well, her dad, for one. Socially and
politically conscious, many of her songs reflect her views in
those areas. But she's far from being “just” a protest singer.
Songs of love and humor make her an all-around artist.
with edgy lyrics and poetic imagination. With a knowing eye on
the past, Eliza Gilkyson is making folk music for the 21st
Century, and it’s a delightful thing to hear.” ~ Austin Chronicle
“Intimate, delicate-voiced and given to musical introspection . . .
her honest voice and understated, life affirming lyrics remain
the core of her songs.” ~ People Magazine
Daughter of songwriter Terry Gilkyson (“Greenfields,”
“Marianne,” and “Memories Are Made of This,” among many
others), Eliza Gilkyson has the voice of an angel and the
songwriting chops of -- well, her dad, for one. Socially and
politically conscious, many of her songs reflect her views in
those areas. But she's far from being “just” a protest singer.
Songs of love and humor make her an all-around artist.
| Eliza Gilkyson - October 25 @7:30 |
| David Laflamme - with the music of..... |
Photo: Knut Vadseth
Rows 5 - 18: $22
Rows 1 - 4: Dinner Package - $47 (click HERE for details)
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Rows 5 - 18: $22
Rows 1 - 4: Dinner Package - $47 (click HERE for details)
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| Catie Curtis - October 10 @ 7:30 |
Rows 5 - 14: $20
Rows 1 - 4: Dinner Package - $45 (click HERE for details)
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Rows 15 - 18: $15
It’s not all that hard to find a musician willing and able to offer a
guided tour of life’s dark clouds -- but making the acquaintance
of someone able to hone in on the silver lining, well, that’s an
altogether rarer occurrence. Catie Curtis’s ability to do just that
radiates from virtually every groove of her appropriately-titled
ninth studio album, Sweet Life.
Catie's studio work, engaging live shows and impressive touring
career in the US and Europe earn rave reviews and wide
recognition. Her songs have been featured on Dawson's Creek,
Felicty, Alias, Chicago Hope, and Grey's Anatomy, as well as in
guided tour of life’s dark clouds -- but making the acquaintance
of someone able to hone in on the silver lining, well, that’s an
altogether rarer occurrence. Catie Curtis’s ability to do just that
radiates from virtually every groove of her appropriately-titled
ninth studio album, Sweet Life.
Catie's studio work, engaging live shows and impressive touring
career in the US and Europe earn rave reviews and wide
recognition. Her songs have been featured on Dawson's Creek,
Felicty, Alias, Chicago Hope, and Grey's Anatomy, as well as in
several independent films. She's toured with Dar Williams, Mary Chapin Carpenter and as part of Lilith Fair.
This commitment to touring has resulted in a devoted, grassroots fan base. These days, Curtis is on the road
playing 100 shows a year, both solo and with her band.
This commitment to touring has resulted in a devoted, grassroots fan base. These days, Curtis is on the road
playing 100 shows a year, both solo and with her band.
- "Any fool can write a love-gone-wrong song; it takes a real genius to write a love-gone-right one.
No urban songwriter does that better than Curtis." ~ Scott Alarik, Boston Globe - "There's a sophisticated simplicity about Curtis's singing and songwriting that brings to mind
Suzanne Vega." ~ Rhythms Magazine (Australia) - "Boston-based singer-songwriter Catie Curtis deserves to be better known..." ~ John Ziegler,
Duluth News Tribune
| Kevin Welch - October 11 @ 7:30 |
Rows 5 - 14: $20
Rows 1 - 4: Dinner Package - $45 (click HERE for details)
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Rows 15 - 18: $15
Video: Something 'bout You
Sam's Town
Sam's Town
- "Welch's songs sprawl out like great, open flatlands, mixing elements
of folk, country, and rock in a captivating way." ~ AllMusic Guide - "Kevin Welch is a card-carrying member of the Texas school of
songwriting, and...if you like Guy Clark, Lyle Lovett, Steve Earle, Joe
Ely, or any one of a dozen or so other literate singer/songwriters with a
Southwest sensibility who have been in and out of Nashville since the
1960s, then you'll like Kevin Welch, too." ~ William Ruhlmann
Kevin Welch's poetic songs paint pictures of real people -- people you know,
people you've seen -- so clearly that you realize quickly he's a keen observer
of the human experience. His songs have an almost film-like quality in their
vision and beauty.
After growing up in Oklahoma, Kevin moved to Nashville in the late 1970S,
where he became a songwriter for Tree International. His songs were
recorded by such artists as Moe Bandy, Waylon Jennings, Roger Miller,
Jimmie Dale Gilmore, The Highwaymen, The Judds, The Kendalls, Patty
Loveless, Reba McEntire, Charlie Pride, Ricky Skaggs, Pam Tillis, Randy
Travis, Conway Twitty, Don Williams, and Trisha Yearwood.
people you've seen -- so clearly that you realize quickly he's a keen observer
of the human experience. His songs have an almost film-like quality in their
vision and beauty.
After growing up in Oklahoma, Kevin moved to Nashville in the late 1970S,
where he became a songwriter for Tree International. His songs were
recorded by such artists as Moe Bandy, Waylon Jennings, Roger Miller,
Jimmie Dale Gilmore, The Highwaymen, The Judds, The Kendalls, Patty
Loveless, Reba McEntire, Charlie Pride, Ricky Skaggs, Pam Tillis, Randy
Travis, Conway Twitty, Don Williams, and Trisha Yearwood.
When Steve Earle broke through with his Guitar Town album, he and others suggested Kevin get a recording
contract, and Kevin was soon signed with Warners, where he put out two albums, Kevin Welch and Western Beat, in
the early '90s. Warners let Kevin out of the deal, and along with his friends Kieran Kane, Mike Henderson, Tammy
Rogers, and Harry Stinson, he formed Dead Reckoning Records, enabling them to avoid the compromises that
major labels sometimes insisted on.
Kevin's first release for Dead Reckoning, Life Down Here on Earth, was greeted with rave reviews, as was his follow-
up, Beneath My Wheels. His more recent recordings continue the artistic tradition. Recent recordings with fellow
Dead Reckoners Kieran Kane and Fats Kaplin, You Can't Save Everybody (2004) and Lost John Dean (2006), have
gone to NUMBER ONE on the Americana charts.
contract, and Kevin was soon signed with Warners, where he put out two albums, Kevin Welch and Western Beat, in
the early '90s. Warners let Kevin out of the deal, and along with his friends Kieran Kane, Mike Henderson, Tammy
Rogers, and Harry Stinson, he formed Dead Reckoning Records, enabling them to avoid the compromises that
major labels sometimes insisted on.
Kevin's first release for Dead Reckoning, Life Down Here on Earth, was greeted with rave reviews, as was his follow-
up, Beneath My Wheels. His more recent recordings continue the artistic tradition. Recent recordings with fellow
Dead Reckoners Kieran Kane and Fats Kaplin, You Can't Save Everybody (2004) and Lost John Dean (2006), have
gone to NUMBER ONE on the Americana charts.