600 08/07/2014 Avi Wisnia Think Ben Folds meets Norah Jones, if they had a lovechild in Brazil. Singer/Songwriter with an eclectic mix of refreshingly original songs, finding inspiration in classic Brazilian bossa nova, acoustic American folk, 1950’s west-coast jazz, and contemporary pop. A wordsmith as well as a composer and performer, Avi’s clever lyrics give a knowing nod to those … Read More
601 – Marci Geller
601 08/07/2014 Marci Geller Her warmth is inviting, and her music is chock-full of surprises, yet her melodies linger on long after the show. There is something classic about her songwriting, and yet if challenged, you can’t figure out who she reminds you of. There is an ease about her, almost as if you’ve been invited to her home — … Read More
602 – David Falcone
602 09/17/2014 David Falcone I LOVE THIS GUY; a wonderful guitarist whose playing equals and often surpasses many better-known fingerstyle artists. His deft touch pulls stories from the strings in wordless tales of inspired nuance, shifting rhythms and tempos – all with flawless accuracy and soulful feel. Ramble Cultural Magazine; he plays in hospitals http://www.musiciansoncall.org/site/PageNavigator/home
603 – Harry Noble & Jesse Bardwell
603 09/17/2014 Harry Noble & Jesse Bardwell Folk Rock Americana duo; they’ve been in the Quimby Mountain Band for about 10 years now. Jesse will be singing lead vocals and playing mandolin. Harry will be playing guitar and singing harmony. Harry’s grandfather, Foster Noble was an old friend of mine & played on Show 25A taped 4/24/90!They help me out … Read More
604 – Two-Thirds Goat
604 10/06/2014 Two-Thirds Goat champion of metrobilly music in NYC, performed at SXSW 2013 & 2014; official artists at CMJ 2013. Last year, one of the top 10 bands out of over 3,500 in competition to perform in The Outlaw Roadshow at SXSW 2013; melding of alt-country, bluesy bluegrass and classic rock echo the core members’ diverse roots: Annalyse descended … Read More
605 – Ron Renninger
605 10/06/2014 N/A Ron Renninger superb picking & vocals woven w/ well-crafted, powerful songs (that draw on wealth of experience from fascinating, well-traveled life); wide range of genres
606 – Ted Yoder
606 10/16/2014 Ted Yoder initially made a name for himself as the 2010 National Hammered Dulcimer Champion, but it was his tendency to take a popular or traditional song and ‘Yoderize’ it with his spectacularly unique use of the Hammered Dulcimer that really brought him to acclaim. When people hear a song they recognize, but with a sound they’ve never … Read More
607 – Yankee Rebels
607 10/16/2014 Yankee Rebels together since the 1960’s. Over the years they have won eight first prizes at Bluegrass Contests. The three founding members, Art Dekhayser on guitar, Les Bayer on banjo and Dave Bressler on mandolin are joined by Mark Farrell on fiddle and Allen Cohen on upright bass to recreate past triumphs and forge ahead with traditional style … Read More
608 – Juggernaut String Band
608 11/06/2014 Juggernaut String Band runs on a high octane blend of classic rock, bluegrass and Mardi Gras party tunes seasoned with Pete’s originals; Uncle Pete Tawny rocks the banjo and fiddle, joined by Cat Burbage on world drum kit, rubboard, spoons and vocals, (sometimes all at once), and Dave the Rave Larrison on bass.
609 – Piedmont Bluz
609 11/06/2014 Piedmont Bluz Valerie Turner (guitar, vocals) & Ben Turner (percussion, harmonica); “Just when people think the old country blues of the Mid-Atlantic has faded away, along come the wonderful husband and wife duo of Valerie and Ben Turner who are the heirs to the Piedmont blues tradition. They play the truehearted, authentic country blues with love.” – Frank … Read More