Ashland Coffee & Tea
100 N. Railroad Avenue
Ashland, VA 23005
Phone: (804) 798-1702
Fax: (804) 798-2573
Tish Hinojosa
Mar 22, 2010 | 0 commentsTish Hinojosa’s music crosses borders – between cultures, languages and musical genres. Moving with equal grace through folk, country, pop and latino styles, her music reflects contemporary America’s multicultural richness. Combining a vision that embraces all of these musical styles, with her characteristic warmth and a pure, soulful voice, this enchanting Texan singer-songwriter has gained a loving and loyal audience throughout America, Europe and beyond. As the youngest of thirteen children born to Mexican immigrant parents in San Antonio, TX, Tish grew up listening to the traditional Mexican songs on her parents’ radio as well as to the pop and folk stations of the 60’s. Inspired by these diverse influences, she began playing and singing, first for her family and then later in local clubs and coffee houses. In 1979, she left her hometown for the mountains of New Mexico, where she discovered her love for pure and heartfelt country music. She started performing with...
Charles Arthur
Mar 22, 2010 | 0 commentsHomegrown Wednesday on a Thursday! Charles “King” Arthur is a master of all things stringed and one of Richmond’s treasured musicians, whether on his own or touring as Slaid Cleaves’ sideman. “A stellar guitarist…” – Birmingham News Tickets are $5 at the door visit his website: http://www.charleskingarthur.com
Elizabeth Cook
Mar 22, 2010 | 0 commentsElizabeth Cook made her Grand Ole Opry debut on March 17, 2000, appearing repeatedly thereafter — a remarkable achievement considering that, at the time, she was an indie artist with no radio airplay. But such was the excitement generated by her clear, beautiful voice, strong songwriting ability, and live performances, all of which have drawn comparisons to younger, critically respected artists like Kelly Willis and legends such as Dolly Parton. Nanci Griffith has called her ”this generation’s Loretta Lynn” Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Visit her website:http://www.elizabeth-cook.com
Chatham County Line
Mar 22, 2010 | 0 commentsA raucous acoustic band… -or, aka – “Chatham County Line, the NC quartet who fuse old-time, gather-round-the-microphone bluegrass with a love for John Hartford, The Band, The Jayhawks, Wilco, and traditional American-made music.” This super group of accomplished pickers, singers, and writers sold out the Listening Room on their last visit to The Listening Room. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Visit their website: www.chathamcountyline.com
Greg Trooper
Mar 20, 2010 | 0 commentsRarely has there been a more aptly named singer/songwriter than Greg Trooper. Over three decades, the New Jersey native has soldiered on through the victories and setbacks unique to a career dedicated to music, proving through gestures large and small that he’s one of our best. It’s evident in the company he keeps, the critics who praise his recordings, the fans who invest in his shows and the artists who learn his songs, wishing they’d written them. It is most evident in what Amazon.com calls his “catalog of superbly crafted albums.” This impressive discography testifies for an artist who has always served the song and the music above all other things. Tickets ate $12 in advance, $17 at the door Visit Greg Trooper’s website: http://www.gregtrooper.com
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