John Conley
Jan 22, 2010 | 0 commentsJohn comes to the Listening Room for the Homegrown Wednesday series, bringing along Deirdre Nivala & Jackie Frost. John is a multifaceted musician, well-versed in several forms of music, ranging from jazz to folk, blues to bluegrass. Tickets only $5. Visit John’s website.
“Djangoary” DjangoFest with Gypsy Roots, Hot Club of DC, & the Olivarez Trio!
Jan 22, 2010 | 0 comments3 great bands celebrate… it’s Django ‘s Birthday! One of the first prominent European jazz musicians, Django Reinhardt remains one of the most renowned jazz guitarists. Note: Earlier show time. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door.
Jeffrey Foucault and Peter Mulvey
Jan 22, 2010 | 0 commentsImmersed in language, art, and music, Mulvey’s playing ranges from tender acoustic picking to rootsy blues & jazz. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door. THE BOSTON GLOBE: “His voice feels like fine old leather, and his guitar sounds like it’s on steroids… a superb technician…” THE CHICAGO SUN-TIMES:“One of the best albums of the year… Jeffrey Foucault incorporates the best of the Americana, alt-country and roots-rock genres into his third solo album… Those who recall Bruce Springsteen in the pre-“Born to Run” days will hear echoes of the Boss… as well as the best of the Texas troubadours, including Joe Ely and Butch Hancock. But there’s nothing derivative about Foucault’s haunting allusions… the fundamental truths that emerge are undeniable… Musically, Foucault has created a harmonious minimalist sound that’s driven by his acoustic strumming and the economical Mark Knopfler-style electric fretwork of veteran Iowa guitarist Bo Ramsey…...
Enter the Haggis
Jan 21, 2010 | 0 commentsCeltic rock full of anthemic choruses that will have lovers of both Irish music and rock raising their glasses with cheerful abandon. Over the past three albums and five years, Toronto’s Celtic rock band Enter The Haggis has found itself at the center of a grassroots success story ever teetering on the brink of mainstream success. From playing Celtic festivals to headlining them, and from the festival circuit to selling out multiple nights in rock venues, ETH has blazed a path with heavy and almost constant touring up and down the East Coast, to Canada, the West Coast and back again, winning over success one fan, one town, one region at a time. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Visit the Enter the Haggis website.
Cheryl Fare
Jan 19, 2010 | 0 commentsHomegrown Wednesday! Cheryl’s 2009 release, Springfield, is a sultry and intriguing blend of jazz, blues, and folk rock. Drawing comparisons to Cowboy Junkies, Norah Jones, and Phoebe Snow, the “alluring” vocals and songwriting of Springfield make the trek from “sweet heartache”, through “shady summer back roads”, and back again. Tickets are $5 at the door. Listen to “Give” : [audio:http://abbottstew.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Give1.mp3|titles=Give] Visit Cheryl’s website


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