Spring thyme moves forward @ Elk Creek Cafe! Please find Elk Creek Cafe + Aleworks on Facebook! This Week: Thursday, March 17 - St. Paddys Day @ Elk Creek
Doug McMinn + Friends @ 4:30
CELTICA @ 7:30
Traditional Irish and British Isles’ melodies.
Special Irish Feast.
Steve Catania (mandolin/dulcimer/bohdron), Flora Eyster (wooden and silver flutes, recorders, penny whistles and percussion family), Gary Gyekis plus special guest Bill Stetz. Doug McMinn (vocals, guitar and clarinet).
Saturday, March 19 - Doug + Telisha Williams and the DTs @ 8:00
Rockin’ Blue Ridge Roots.
What do you get when you mix dead right, honest songwriting, a Telecaster and an upright bass with a little whiskey, a Hammond B3 and some rocking drums? Doug & Telisha Williams and the DT’s take the hauntingly beautiful, yet gritty delivery that Doug & Telisha are known for and turn it up a notch.
Doug and Telisha Williams' recently released sophomore album "Ghost of the Knoxville Girl" just spent 15 weeks in the Americana Music Association Radio Top 40 chart, named one of the Top 100 Records of 2010!
"Every now and again you run across something that just knocks your socks off. This was one of those times...it all combines to obtain near perfection."
--Rod Ames, No Depression
Thursday, March 24 - 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
Waltzing their way into the Valley. 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. 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.
Are they contemporary music with a dark, folky vibe or folk music with poppy hooks and string band textures? Who cares, its BAS and you don’t want to miss them. 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 @ 4:00
Celtic-Grass-Rock-a-Bluesy [Tyne Replogle (banjo, lead vocals), Jack Wilkinson (drums, vocals), Bill Wilgus (mandolin, guitar, vocals), John “JK” Kennedy (upright bass)].
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). Saturday, April 16 - Evil City String Band @ 8:00
The Evil City String Band grew out of the vibrant old time Appalachian music scene that exists in and around the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York. Banjo-maestro Richie Stearns, together with Steve Selin on fiddle, Paddy Burke on guitars, Dick Hallet on stratotone, and Ben Gould on doghouse bass.
Sunday, April 17 - RiverSongs Festival – Hot Licks for Trout Cricks. Details to be announced. A festival of music, trout fishing, art, local food and drink plus other forms of beauty, benefiting the PVCA Environmental Education Program. 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 Sax 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.
Doug McMinn + Friends @ 4:30
CELTICA @ 7:30
Traditional Irish and British Isles’ melodies.
Special Irish Feast.
Steve Catania (mandolin/dulcimer/bohdron), Flora Eyster (wooden and silver flutes, recorders, penny whistles and percussion family), Gary Gyekis plus special guest Bill Stetz. Doug McMinn (vocals, guitar and clarinet).
Saturday, March 19 - Doug + Telisha Williams and the DTs @ 8:00
Rockin’ Blue Ridge Roots.
What do you get when you mix dead right, honest songwriting, a Telecaster and an upright bass with a little whiskey, a Hammond B3 and some rocking drums? Doug & Telisha Williams and the DT’s take the hauntingly beautiful, yet gritty delivery that Doug & Telisha are known for and turn it up a notch.
Doug and Telisha Williams' recently released sophomore album "Ghost of the Knoxville Girl" just spent 15 weeks in the Americana Music Association Radio Top 40 chart, named one of the Top 100 Records of 2010!
"Every now and again you run across something that just knocks your socks off. This was one of those times...it all combines to obtain near perfection."
--Rod Ames, No Depression
Thursday, March 24 - 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
Waltzing their way into the Valley. 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. 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.
Are they contemporary music with a dark, folky vibe or folk music with poppy hooks and string band textures? Who cares, its BAS and you don’t want to miss them. 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 @ 4:00
Celtic-Grass-Rock-a-Bluesy [Tyne Replogle (banjo, lead vocals), Jack Wilkinson (drums, vocals), Bill Wilgus (mandolin, guitar, vocals), John “JK” Kennedy (upright bass)].
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). Saturday, April 16 - Evil City String Band @ 8:00
The Evil City String Band grew out of the vibrant old time Appalachian music scene that exists in and around the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York. Banjo-maestro Richie Stearns, together with Steve Selin on fiddle, Paddy Burke on guitars, Dick Hallet on stratotone, and Ben Gould on doghouse bass.
Sunday, April 17 - RiverSongs Festival – Hot Licks for Trout Cricks. Details to be announced. A festival of music, trout fishing, art, local food and drink plus other forms of beauty, benefiting the PVCA Environmental Education Program. 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 Sax 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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