Peeptoad Coffeehouse Presents…
Double bill with Blue Around the Edges and Becky Chace
Friday March 19, 2010
Blue Around the Edges
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 musician Jackie Vinacco on bass fiddle and harmony vocals.
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
Becky Chace
Together with longtime friend and guitarist Brian Minisce, Becky Chace writes, performs, and records genre-defying, soulful music which twists and turns through the varied paths of life leaving their listeners feeling connected to the bigger picture through the window of their work. Their music has the sadness and swing of alt-country and blues ala Lucinda Williams, but can kick into the rock bravado of rock and pop ala Bruce Springsteen and drop into the lonely despair of a folk song all in one set.
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