649 08/18/2016 Bob Andrews Trio AKA Two Smart Guys and Bob consists of Bob Andrews on guitar and vocals, Peter Hagan, bass and vocals, and Dave Sherman lead guitar and vocals. The group features the original songs of Bob Andrews on a variety of subjects from humorous to poignant and all points in between.
650 – Claude Bourbon
650 09/08/2016 Claude Bourbon known throughout Europe and America for amazing guitar performances that take blues, Spanish, Middle Eastern, and Russian stylings into uncharted territories. Each year he plays more than 100 shows around the world. Claude has played countless venues, including Glastonbury Festival, Isle of Wight Festival, Colne Great British & Blues Festival, Rock O’Z Arene, Avenches, Switzerland, among … Read More
651 – Emily Barnes
651 09/08/2016 Emily Barnes Tucked away in a town so tiny it isn’t found on most maps, the singer-songwriter can be found sitting on the stone steps of her 200 year old home stitching together the latest melody from the fabric of her mind. That is on the rare occasion she is home. For the past few years, she has … Read More
652 – Roy Book Binder
652 09/29/2016 Roy Book Binder Roy has the goods: the original, the bare-knuckle, the low-down . . . blues. Who can say they were friends with the Rev. Gary Davis and Pink Anderson? And toured with Arthur Big Boy Crudup, Hot Tuna & Bonnie Raitt ? Roy can. He has the stories, the licks, and the mystery of timeless music … Read More
653 – Calan
653 09/26/2016 Calan the remarkable talents of 5 young musicians giving a fresh and vibrant sound to traditional Welsh music. They breathe new life into the old traditions through their sparkling melodies, foot tapping tunes and spirited performances of Welsh step dancing. They blast their way through some of the old favourite reels, jigs and hornpipes with fast paced and … Read More
654 – Eva Salina
654 10/18/2016 N/A Eva Salina renowned singer, interpreter, and teacher of traditional and traditionally-based Balkan music. Nurtured through years of mentorship by some of the greatest living Balkan musicians, Eva has devoted her life to the longevity and evolution of East European musical traditions. Eva’s rich, supple voice moves effortlessly through the intricate and demanding expression inherent in Romani songs, … Read More
655 – Rodeo Gypsies Acoustic Band
655 10/18/2016 Rodeo Gypsies Acoustic Band though they usually include an eclectic mix of cover tunes, acoustic classic rock, blues, rockin’ country, etc. in their sets, this show features great originals by Steve Kunzman with smooth vocal harmonies, clean mandolin fills, expertly played shaker egg percussion and cool-sounding acoustic bass uke
656 – Billy Jonas Band
656 11/01/2016 Billy Jonas Band originally from Chicago, he has lived in Asheville for 21 years. His first ensemble, the Oberlin Big Bang Theory, was the testing ground for his brand of recyclable, homemade instruments, and neo-tribal hootenanny-ism; Billy honed his songwriting and singing skills in the duo The Billys in the ’90s, and subsequently has performed both solo and … Read More
657 – Aideen O’Donnell
657 11/01/2016 Aideen O’Donnell harpist & singer,Dublin born, she is two-time winner of the O’Carolan International Harp & Voice Competition at Keadue, Ireland and winner of the All Ireland Harp Competition at Granard, Ireland. Other awards include first place in both Gaelic singing and Harp instrumental at the Annual Irish Festival of New York, USA.
658 – Fiona Tyndall
658 12/08/2016 Fiona Tyndall Ennis born singer with a fascinating treatment of very traditional songs in the Irish language. She has essentially kept the lyrics and style of singing in tact with a beautiful voice and her own interpretation, but the packaging and accompaniment she has chosen is unexpected. It is rich and truly jazz.