Alash Tuvan Throat Singers come to Peeptoad Coffeehouse
March 6, 2010 at 8:00PM – order advance tickets by January 31st and save $5.00 per ticket~
THE TINY REPUBLIC OF TUVA is a giant when it comes to mastery of the human voice. The ancient tradition of throat singing (xöömei in Tuvan) developed among the nomadic herdsmen of Central Asia,people who lived in yurts, rode horses, raised yaks, sheep and camels, and had a close spiritual relationship with nature. Passed down through the generations but largely unheard by the outside world,xöömei is now the subject of international fascination and has become Tuva’s best known export.
The most award-winning guitarist in recent memory is David Grier. For the past several years, he has been voted by the members of
the International Bluegrass Music Association as Best Guitar Player of the Year. He has also appeared on two Grammy- winning recordings: “True Life Blues-A Tribute to Bill Monroe” and “The Great Dobro Sessions.” David is also included in the book, “1,000 Great Guitarists.” His inspiration to learn guitar came from exposure to Bill Monroe while his father, Lamar Grier, played banjo for the Blue Grass Boys in the middle 1960s.
David’s first solo recording “Freewheeling” appeared on Rounder Records, as did his acclaimed 1991 duet project “Climbing the Walls” with mandolinist Mike Compton. David’s “Lone Soldier” project is listed in Acoustic Guitar Magazine’s “100 Essential Acoustic Guitar Recordings of All Time. ” His most recent solo release is “I’ve Got the House to Myself.” His work is also captured on a Homespun video called “Building Powerful Solos.” In addition to touring solo, David also appears as the guitarist for Psychograss, who are currently celebrating a critically acclaimed new album, “Now Hear This”.
Blue Around the Edges is Dianna Fallon (vocals, guitar, banjo); and Carol Campbell (vocals, mandolin, guitar). This duet came together in 2005 performing acoustic old-timey country, gospel, and traditional music, with a hint of bluegrass. Their simple and beautiful harmonies tell stories of struggle, hope and compassion that touch the mind, heart, and spirit. They have opened for national acts, Ginny Hawker & Tracy Schwartz (2006); and The Lonesome Sisters (2007).
Their music has graced the main stage (2008 & 2009) of the Blistered Fingers Bluegrass Festival, Sidney, ME. They are recipients of RI’s Motif Magazine Music Award nominations for 2008 Best Female Vocalist (Dianna Fallon) in the Americana genre; and Best Bluegrass Band in the Folk genre. They enjoy writing original pieces, some of which will be featured on their next CD, due out in March 2010. Joining them at the Peeptoad will be local musicians Jackie Vinacco on bass fiddle and harmony vocals; and Elise LaFlamme on fiddle and harmony vocals. myspace.com/bluearoundtheedges1
Becky Chace
Chosen Best Local Female Vocalist 5 times by the readers of the Providence Phoenix Best Music Poll, Becky has been said to have “the voice of an angel who just got her heart ripped out by the devil.” – The New Haven Advocate
The Glass Jars. Originally a loose group of friends with similar musical visions, began performing in earnest in late 2008 and by the summer of 2009 had cemented into its current line-up: songwriter and frontman Liam Dailey and multi-instrumentalists David Lee and Luke Henry. In July the band released its debut album, “Girl of All Names,” which was marked by poetic imagery and the contrast between stark acoustic guitar ballads and raucous teenage rock and roll reminiscent of the Elephant Six Recording Company. The band is currently touring throughout the Northeast with its instrument menagerie and has begun work on a follow-up album that will take the band back to its folk roots.
Three Tall Pines
Three Tall Pines is an acoustic quartet in demand throughout the Northeast. Their original songwriting, which tells heartfelt stories of rural America, has been described as both lyrical and exuberant. The Pines’ impassioned melodies and vivid lyrics are complemented by creative arrangements for guitar, mandolin, fiddle, and upright bass, which deliver colorful textures while retaining a rich, traditional acoustic sound.
Amy Gallatin, born in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, lived in several states before settling in the West, where she was raised. During her ten years in Idaho and Montana, she had had the good fortune of being able to work at two of her loves in life: horses and music; Amy helped to organize the horseback riding programs and was the featured entertainer at various guest ranches. Her performing background had been as a solo artist out West prior to her meeting some Connecticut musicians while wintering in New England in 1992.
Early in 2006 Everett Brown, Mary Audette, and Tim Reilly formed Barnacle — a high energy Celtic/sea music/folk band. (See detailed bio in blog) Entrenched deeply in the traditions of the sea (Tim as rigger, sailor, chanteyman and Everett as member of the Wickford Express and Compass Rose and Jon as a member of Sharks Come Cruising), Barnacle sails into a variety of world ports, evolving from the band members’ diverse musical backgrounds, ethnicities, and tastes–hence many ports, one sea. Nominated as best New Act of 2009 by the Motif Magazine Music Awards.
Peeptoad Coffeehouse has moved – All performances will now be held at the Foster Country Club, 67 Johnson Rd Foster, RI 02825-1318 (401) 397-7750. Guests can now have dinner, appetizers or a drink during our shows. Home made baked goods will still be available. (the country club kitchen closes for January/February but is open the rest of the year). Click Here for Directions
Duke Robillard presents Sunny and her Joy Boys Award winning guitarist Duke Robillard has traveled the world over for the last 40 years entertaining audiences with his special blend of blues and classic jazz. He’s recorded with, played with, or produced many of the most important artists of the last several decades, including Bob Dylan, Tom Waits, Ruth Brown, Johnny Adams, Jay McShann, Jimmy Witherspoon, and the Fabulous Thunderbirds, among many more.
With 20 albums under his own name and many more as guitarist with countless artists, Duke has achieved what many only dream of, having worked with many of his legendary musical heroes.
Artists and Musicians, please join fosteringArts.org
on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 for a Potluck and Meeting.
Where: Benjamin Eddy Building – 6 South Killingly Road, Foster, RI When: November 11, 2009 Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
This event is the perfect time to share your ideas and comments about how fosteringArts.org can go forward in ways that are meaningful to meeting our mission: Linking Artists & Community.
The fosteringArts.org Board Of Directors will be present and interested to share with you some of the new ways fosteringArts.org has grown over the last year. They will also want to discuss what kinds of opportunities exist for you to be involved in our growing organization.
If you can bring a food item to share, that would be great, but is not required. What is required will be a willingness to meet other fosteringArts.org artists and share ideas about how to help us bring appropriate programs to our communities. We want to develop new programs that benefit you as artists and musicians and that also benefit the community at the same time.
I hope to see you there,
Phil LoPiccolo
President
If you can attend, please let us know by email to info@fosteringarts.org, or by completion of this form:
PATTY LARKIN has always prided herself in her creative approach to music. The result is a raw, intimate gorgeous sound that is all her own. Here Larkin has experimented with a kaleidoscope of sounds, from her “slapsteel” guitar (lap steel detuned, played with drumstick and hand) to the “baribow,” an organic take on a string section, played on electric baritone guitar with a child’s violin bow. Things take off with a hip hop tinged piece, sung in the voice of a ghost walking the house with a wailing electric blues guitar part, to intimate acoustic guitar with orchestral underpinnings and vocals in the style of Nick Drake. The concept of combining acoustic instruments with modern technology has always intrigued
Award-winning duo Atwater-Donnelly performs a unique and thrilling blend of traditional American and Celtic folk music and dance, along with original songs and poetry.
The highly praised husband-wife duo blends gorgeous vocals with an astonishing array of instruments including the mountain dulcimer, old-time banjo, tin whistle, guitar, limberjack, mandolin, harmonica, feet and more. They often collaborate with other musicians, Cathy Clasper-Torch, Heidi and John Cerrigione, and Uriah Donnelly; and Irish step-dancer Kevin Doyle; and can be seen performing solo, as a duo, trio, four-person band, or the six-member old-time gospel band, Jerimoth Hill.
Based in Foster, Rhode Island, Aubrey Atwater and Elwood Donnelly have traveled extensively for twenty-two years in the United States, and occasional trips to Ireland, England, and Canada, to perform as well as find their songs and dances one by one. They have produced five books and ten recordings that receive international airplay.
The Miller Family:
The Miller Family has studied piano and music theory since 2005 with Sherilyn Harrington; tin whistle, guitar, harmonica, and performance coaching since 2006 with Atwater~Donnelly; Irish tin whistle with Phil Edmonds; violin with Cathy Clasper-Torch, bodhran with Mance Grady, and Irish step-dance at the Goulding School of Irish Dance. They have competed regionally and nationally in Irish Dance.
Patty Larkin