Music not to miss @ Elk Creek Cafe!

Music not to miss @ Elk Creek Cafe!

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This Week: 

Tonight - Acoustic MARAH @ 7:30
Acoustic performance with Dave Beilanko & Christine Smith.

Saturday, March 26 - Frog Holler @ 8:00
Originally formed as a bluegrass trio from Berks County, Frog Holler has evolved into a genre-defying, mostly electric sextet, releasing six full length recordings since 1996.

Daniel Bower (drums, vocals), Todd Bartolo (guitars, lap-steel, mandolin, vocals),
John Kilgore (guitars, organ), Mike Lavdanski (banjo, electric banjo, harmonies),
Josh Sceurman (bass), + Darren Schlappich (acoustic guitar, lead vocals). 
 
Sunday, March 27 - Miss Tess & The Bon Ton Parade @ 5:00
Miss Tess is a New York City based songwriter and performing musician, who tours regularly with her band, as "Miss Tess & The Bon Ton Parade". In addition to Tess on her 1940s archtop guitar, the current lineup includes Raphael McGregor on lap steel, Danny Weller on upright bass, and Matt Meyer on drums. Encompassing styles of vintage jazz, blues, country, and folk, Miss Tess draws comparisons to artists such as Jolie Holland, Madeleine Peyroux, Regina Spektor, or Ella Fitzgerald, but maintains a style all of her own.
 
"To classify this singer-songwriter as merely a jazz singer would miss the point – she’s a musical chameleon, recalling at various moments Tom Waits’ barfly humor, the cabaret-rock of Beirut, or even the wink-wink wit of early Bette Midler." – Holly Hughes, Blog Critics.

Next Week:

Thursday, March 31 - J Mac’s Contraband @ 7:30
J Mac is bringing all his friends.  Americana. Stellar lineup that includes Jason McIntyre, Andy Tolins, Katie Twoey, Daryl Branford, “JK”, Dan Collins, and “the Rev” James Horton, members of multiple bands all.  

Saturday, April 2 - Boulder Acoustic Society @ 8:00
It’s indie-folk that draws from Appalachian roots, gritty gospel and the contemporary urban soundscapes. BAS merges tradition with innovation, producing a unique sound and an unforgettable live entertainment experience. Five years, five albums and relentless touring have honed Boulder Acoustic Society into one of tightest and most entertaining bands of any genre. Are they contemporary music with a dark, folky vibe or folk music with poppy hooks and string band textures?  The pulsing percussion and thumping bass of Scott Aller (percussion/vocals) and Neil McCormick (bass) support the dual lead vocals of multi-instrumentalists Scott McCormick (accordion/keys/vocals) and Aaron Keim (guitar/banjo/uke/vocals). 
  
Sunday, April 3 -Tyne + the Fastlyne @ 5:00  
Celtic-Grass-Rock-a-Bluesy. Tyne Replogle (banjo, lead vocals), Jack Wilkinson (drums, vocals), Bill Wilgus (mandolin, guitar, vocals), John “JK” Kennedy (upright bass).
 
Upcoming:

Thursday, April 7 - Chicken Tractor Econoline @ 7:30
Jimmy James Baughman (bass fiddle, vocals), Nell Hanssen (guitar, vocals), Kai Schafft (vocals, banjo and guitar), American Rural Music.

Saturday, April 9 - Rustlanders @ 8:00
Americana/Folk Rock/Country. Jason McIntyre (acoustic guitar, vocals, mandolin),  Chris Rattie (drums, acoustic guitar, vocals),  Corry Drake (bass and vocals),  Jason Tutwiler (electric guitar) + John Rattie (Hammond B-3,  Fender Rhodes and vocals).

Sunday, April 10 - Little Silver @ 4:00
Americana/indie/folk. 
Little Silver out of Brooklyn last visited the cafe for the 2010 Harry Smith Festival.
It is a collaboration between Steve Curtis and Erika Simonian.  Steve is probably best known for his work with Hem (http://www.hemmusic.com). He’s toured and/or split shows with Beth Orton, Wilco, Dawn Landes, Patti Smith, Elvis Costello, Beck, and Vic Chessnut, among many others. Erika Simonian is a singer and songwriter long associated with the great Sprinkle Genies, an indie alt folk rock band out of the lower east side NYC (http://www.thesprinklegenies.com).

Thurday, April 14 – Pete “Juke” Sheridan (harmonica) + Josh “XX” Cunningham @ 7:30
Playin’ the Back Porch Blues!

Saturday, April 16 - Evil City String Band @ 8:00
Evil city string band delivers a high octane mix of traditional and original tunes and song. Their unique sounds reflect a deep understanding of old-time and country music. The group features five established artists: Richie Stearns (banjo and lead singer) is a legendary founding member of the Horse Flies, and tours and records with Natalie Merchant and Carrie Rodriguez. He has recently come out with a solo cd featuring his own compositions and is joined by members of the band. Rosie Newton (fiddle) collaborates with Stephanie Jenkins in the Pearly Snaps and occasionally appears with the Mammals. Steve Selin (fiddle) plays with the Hogwashers and Evil City Trio. Pat Burke (guitar) performs in the duo Burke and Bone and Ben Gould (bass), a former and founding member of Old Crow Medicine Show, round out the ensemble.
  
Sunday, April 17 - RiverSongs Festival – 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Hot Licks for Trout Cricks.
A festival of music, trout fishing, art, local food and drink plus other forms of beauty, benefiting the PVCA Environmental Education Program.

    Grain
    Original + Classic Acoustic Mountain Music!
    Ben Jones (Mando, vox), Cory Kodish (guitar), Caleb Tzilkowski (Bass, guitar, vox).
 
    Poe Valley Troubadours
    Local roots music with the Poe Valley Troubadors, Steve Crawford (guitar, vocals), Jeremy Tosten
    (guitar, vocals), Paul Dix (mandolin, vocals), Steve Buckalew (fiddle) and Jimmy James (doghouse bass). 
 
    Eric Athey and the New Lost Coburn Ramblers
    Eric Athey is a roots rock musician based out of Lancaster, PA.

Thursday, April 21 - Troubadour Third Thursday @ 7:30
Local roots music with the Poe Valley Troubadors, Steve Crawford (guitar, vocals), Jeremy Tosten (guitar, vocals), Paul Dix (mandolin, vocals), Steve Buckalew (fiddle) and Jimmy James (doghouse bass). 

Saturday, April 23 - Jim Page @ 8:00
Raised in California. Began playing guitar at 15. Went to New York in 1970, Seattle in '71. Changed street singing laws in '74. Went to Europe in '77, began touring and living abroad. Returned to Seattle in 1983 where he still lives.  Jim has been on the scene for more than twenty years and his reputation continues to grow. He has shared the stage with the likes of Bonnie Raitt, Emmylou Harris, Dan Bern, Michelle Shocked, Leftover Salmon, Mickey Hart, J.J. Cale, Robert Hunter, Chuck Brodsky, and John Hammond. His songs have been performed by Christy Moore, Michael Hedges, John Trudell, The Doobie Brothers, Joanne Rand, Casey Neill, and (yes) David Soul.

“Jim's been writing great topical songs for as long as I can remember, bringing his acute wit and wry humor to a host of subjects that can really use both. In the tradition of Woody and Dylan, he cuts right to the heart with music you actually enjoy listening to. I'm a longtime admirer.”
- Bonnie Raitt

“Jim Page’s songs get right to the point. He looks at the world clearly and reports what he sees with compassion, humor and a biting sense of irony. And boy! can he sing and play. If you’re ever going to get the message, this is the messenger to get it from.” 
- U. Utah Phillips

Thursday, April 28 - J Mac’s Contraband @ 7:30
J Mac is bringing all his friends.
Stellar lineup that includes Jason McIntyre, Andy Tolins, Katie Twoey, Daryl Branford, “JK”, Dan Collins, and “the Rev” James Horton, members of multiple bands all.  

Saturday, April 30 - Tim Warfield Quartet @ 8:00
Smokin’ Jazz Tenor Titan!
"Perhaps the most powerful tenor saxophonist of his generation" - Peter Watrous, New York Times.
Backed by incredible rhythm section. Tim Warfield (tenor + soprano saxes), Steve Rudolph (piano), Josh Davis (bass) + Phil Haynes (drums)

Sunday, May 1 - Guy Davis @ 5:00
His ‘all’ is the Blues.  He's a musician, composer, actor, director, and writer.  But most importantly, Guy Davis is a bluesman.  The blues permeates every corner of Davis' creativity.

For more information on upcoming shows or ticket purchase please visit www.elkcreekcafe.net.
Thank you. 

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