Saturday, March 13, 2010 - 8:00 pm
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Patrick Ball performs "O'Carolan's Farewell to Music"
Celtic musical theatre
Patrick Ball is one of the premier celtic harp players in the world today and a captivating storyteller in the Celtic tradition, blending the glorious tones of the wire-strung harp and spoken-word magicianship into rich theatrical performance.
O'Carolan's Farewell to Music:
Ireland in the 17th and 18th centuries was a troubled, tumultuous place. The old Gaelic order had been shattered by the English, and the poets, the bards and the harp players were set walking the roads. Yet, this dark period of Irish history produced a Celtic harper and composer of such brilliance, grace and character that he is, to this day, regarded as his country's greatest and most beloved musician — Turlough O'Carolan.
O'Carolan's Farewell to Music, conceived and performed by Patrick Ball, and written by Patrick Ball and Peter Glazer, is a one-person musical theater piece which brings to the stage the legendary life,the turbulent times and the captivating music of this most celebrated Irish artist. Interspersed with performances of fourteen of Carolan's tunes played on the rare wire-strung harp, the play tells the harper's story through the character of poet and harper, Charles MacCabe, Carolan's life-long friend and traveling companion. Through MacCabe's eyes and Carolan's music, we are drawn into this storm-tossed chapter of Irish history. The play, enriched by Carolan's beautiful melodies and the crystalline sound of Patrick's harp, is charged with Irish wit and pathos, and demonstrates both the power of friendship and the vital role of the artist in troubled times.
“Hauntingly beautiful ballads and lilting storytelling...it might spring from the 17th century...but the play seems as current as the latest troubles in Belfast ... Patrick Ball's acting is fine, his musicianship outstanding...A small gem.”
Variety, New York
This is a unique musical theatre event. Don't miss this exclusive area performance!
Click on his website link above for video clips of this performance.
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SUTTER CREEK
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| Saturday, March 20, 2010 - 8:00 pm |
Karling Abbeygate & her band
Traditional Country Western with a Rockabilly twist!
KARLING ABBEYGATE has taken the classic old-time Country Western sound and blended it with today's sensibilities, and in the process created something quite new and utterly stunning.
Karling inspires an audience to have a grand old time. She’s traditional yet very different. She gets your toes tapping and your fingers snapping, and just watch as she charms the crowd with her often-hysterical stage banter! But despite all the fun, the real magic is in her unique and breathtaking voice. She’s a nightingale reaching into your soul and touching on those tender points, but she’s also a thunderstorm rocking the room, growling out sheer power and fire. No wonder she’s likened to Patsy Cline and Janis Joplin all in the same breath! She’s exhilarating, exciting, unforgettable, and truly talented. She sings original music and classic favorites by such artists as Patsy Cline, Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn and more.
Her debut album earned 3 Los Angeles Music Award: American Vocalist of the Year, Rockabilly Artist of the Year, and Rockabilly Album of the Year.
She’s a one-woman 1950s and 60s country music revival with a vocal style inspired by Cline, and a timbre like a higher-voiced Wanda Jackson.
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| Sunday, March 21, 2010 - 4:00 pm |
The Folk Collection
Enjoy a Sunday afternoon of great folk music!
The Folk Collection could just as well be named “Your Favorite Songs of the 60s Folk Era” group. Tony Unger, Ed Labowitz and Mike Sirota, along with bass man Bob Packham, grew up in the 1960's, when they fell in love with the story songs and 3-part harmonies of that acoustic era. Ed and Tony have been a duo on and off since their days at Hollywood High School. Mike joined the group in 2003 and Bob in early 2005.
Much of their repertoire is familiar to audiences of all ages. With songs like “This Land is Your Land,” “Blowin’ in the Wind,” “Where Have all the Flowers Gone?,” John Denver tunes, original compositions, and a medley of the great TV Western theme songs of the 50s (like “Rawhide” and “Bonanza”), The Folk Collection is reminiscent of such groups as The Kingston Trio, The Limeliters, The New Christy Minstrels, and The Brothers Four. But they have their own unique blend, sound – and humor.
These guys grew up loving folk music, and the turnouts at their shows confirms that there are many baby boomers, as well as older and younger folks, who really like listening to words and harmonies – and joining in when the mood and song fit. Their show is centered around folk music and good clean jokes. They are family friendly and their audiences are multi-generational -- from children, to parents, grandparents, and even great-grandparents. Their show is a fun evening that should not be missed. You will leave singing, toe-tapping, and smiling.
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| Saturday, April 03, 2010 - 8:00 pm |
Drew Harrison - In the Spirit of Lennon
An intimate acoustic evening celebrating the music of John Lennon
Drew Harrison, the renowned "Lennon" vocalist of the San Francisco Bay Area's premiere Beatles tribute band, The Sun Kings, performs a very special show celebrating the life and music of John Lennon.
In the Spirit of Lennon is Drew’s tribute to John Lennon, and interpretation of his music. He goes beyond just sounding like him, but captures the intensity that Lennon brought to the Beatles music as well as his own. This intimate and emotional performance has been seen and heard nationwide, in South America and in Europe. Drew was invited to perform In the Spirit of Lennon at the Latin American Beatles Fest in Buenos Aires and in Louisville, KY where he performed at Abbey Road on the River. This year Drew has been invited to the coveted International Beatles Week in Liverpool, where he will perform his tribute to Lennon, as well as with The Sun Kings.
In the Spirit of Lennon is a must-not-miss for all Lennon, Beatles, and Sun Kings fans!
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