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Po' Girl
Bluesy jazz poetry
Take the bellow of the blues, the wail of a gypsy fiddle, punk-rock street poetry, a cajun love song, and depression-era jazz, mix it all up and add some old R&B. The sound of Po' Girl is elusive yet rich with musical references. It's all in there.
International sensation Po’Girl, hailing originally from Canada, made their musical debut with Canadian folk festivals. They are distinct voices with incredible harmonies, multi-instrumentalists that bring the perfect sound to each song and songwriters that pen poetic tunes. Each song has a unique blend of the love of various genres that each member brings to the band. From jazz to old time, blues, alternative rock, soul and whatever else inspires them, their sound has drawn a variety of comparisons from Norah Jones to Elizabeth Cotton to The Band.
| Saturday, May 10, 8:00 p.m.
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Montana Skies
Phenomenal cello and guitar!
A must see live concert experience: a duo with the full spectrum of an orchestra crossed with the energy of a rock band. Winners of the Lifestyle Radio Music Awards for Best New Artist of 2004 and Best Contemporary Acoustic Album of 2005, Jennifer and Jonathan Adams create a new acoustic sound with their pairing of cello, six-string electric cello, Spanish/classical guitar, and steel string guitar. These astounding musicians delve into music from Pink Floyd and Rush to Vivaldi, House of the Rising Sun, and Bach, as well as their own award winning originals that have been featured everywhere from NPR to the Travel Channel. Using a wide range of effects, Jennifer Adams' blazing electric cello and Jonathan Adams' guitar wizardry combineto create a sound that is truly remarkable. Montana Skies has an extensive tour schedule which has taken them all across the US, Canada and to Asia.
Jonathan and Jennifer met while studying music at the University of Georgia. Recognizing a kindred spirit in each other's devotion to their music, the desire to share music together was ignited immediately. The two assumed they would be performing classical recitals and great works for the cello and guitar; then, in one trip to the library to select music, their whole world of classical intentions came crashing down. The discovery: music written for cello and guitar was as rare as the combination itself -- no great classical works existed. What resulted from this new musical freedom of expression between the two was the formation of Montana Skies, and a unique style of music that would garner instant recognition and praise. Jonathan explains, "The fact that 'ready made' repertoire is not available for our combination of instruments is really what pushes us to be more creative with our music. We love composing and arranging, and appreciate the opportunity to present old favorites, along with newer music, to our audiences."
Montana Skies' name is taken from one of the first songs Jonathan composed for the group titled "Montana Skies." The song was written specifically about being in Montana and the joy of inspiration Jonathan felt from its natural beauty. At the time of its composition, he and Jennifer were completing their individual studies of music (he in Montana and she in Italy) and they realized that they would like to be together. Written during a crucial turning point in their relationship, the song marked the beginning of the duo's musical collaboration and their newly found sound.
Montana Skies maintains an active touring schedule. Highlights from their touring has included: the Seoul Arts Center (2,500 seats) in S. Korea, Great Falls Civic Auditorium (1,800 seats) in Montana, and the new backstage series at the Morrison Center in Boise, Idaho. Jonathan's full length instructional book and CD, "Getting Into Fingerstyle Guitar" was published in 2002 by Mel-Bay Publications. Additional publications are in-the-works.
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| Saturday May 17, 8:00 p.m. | | | |
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Alice Stuart & The Formerlys
Blues/Americana/Folk-rock
Her favorite description of her voice is a cross between Joe Walsh and Brenda Lee. Currently featured in "Flatpicking Magazine," Alice Stuart has blazed a trail for women in blues and rock for decades, as one of the only females in the country to write her own music, front a male band, and play lead guitar on national and international circuits during the 1970s.
Alice spent the mid 1960's and 70's, one of the most creative musical periods of the century, making music with some of the greatest artistsof that time. She toured the US and Europe with her band Snake and as tour support for Van Morrison. The list of artists she playedthat period of time is an awesome one. They include Michael Bloomfield, Jerry Garcia, John Prine, Albert King, Asleep at the Wheel, Richard Greene, Elvin Bishop, Sonny Terry, Tower of Power & Commander Cody.
She won rave reviews from Billboard, Guitar Player, and Rolling Stone magazines for her playing and recording.
Appearing with her band, The Formerlys, this will be a great show of blues, Americana, and folk-rock.
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Save the Music Fundraiser
A benefit for the Amador County Student Music Fund
Featuring Mimosa, Over The Edge, Darcel Hunter, Lisa Morrow, Carol Harper, Chris Tootle, and student musicians Tessa Myer and Kellsey Long! This benefit will support the new Amador County Student Music Fund, established to help support music in our schools.
BUY EARLY, SAVE $5! All tickets purchased through May 15th are $5 off.
Regular prices are $25 general admission, $20 seniors and students
Also available at:
Mother Lode Music 223-4323
Feed Barn 223-2809
Hein & Company 223-9076
Pine Cone Drug 296-8777
more information - contact Lynnette Lipp 296-4754
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| Sunday, June 1, 3:00 p.m. | |
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John Nemeth & his band
Traditional rhythym and blues sensation!
John Németh is a traditional Blues singer whose style resembles that of B.B. King, Ray Charles and Junior Parker. His decade long career has found him opening for Robert Cray, Keb Mo', and Earl Thomas. Performing major music festivals around the United States, Europe, Canada and Asia has brought him critical acclaim. Nemeth was a featured artist with Anson Funderburgh and the Rockets in 2005, 2006 as well as a featured artist with The Junior Watson Band in 2002. The Cascade Blues Association selected Németh as a crowd favorite at the Portland Waterfront Blues Festival in 2002, and the Washington Blues Society called him the show stealer at the Winthrop Rhythm and Blues Festival in 2003. He is considered a topnotch harmonica player. Greg Johnson of Blues Notes writes, "John Németh possesses rich harmonica tone that easily brings to mind Sonny Boy Williamson and Little Walter."
John recently signed a multi-record recording agreement with Blind Pig Records. He is excited to be the newest member of the Blind Pig family. Label head Jerry Del Giudice expressed "how impressed I was with John's performance the one time I got the chance to see him. In our nearly 30 years in the business we have never before offered a new artist a recording contract on the strength of one performance.”
Come and hear what all the excitement is about!
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