Ashland Coffee & Tea
100 N. Railroad Avenue
Ashland, VA 23005
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Hoots and Hellmouth
Aug 30, 2010 | 0 commentsThe Hoots’ blend of alt-country, rock, and gospel was amplified only by their own considerable joy… the disparate trio proved that showmanship is more about attitude and energy.” - The Boston Globe Outfitted with three-part harmonies, acoustic guitars, mandolin, upright bass and foot stomps, the band will enliven your spirit through the blend of Americana style and punk rock attitude. “It’s about bleeding, sweating, crying, rejoicing,” Hoots says of their work. Blending the twisted roots with their own feisty, independent stance, this band seeks a revival of musical community, and succeeds. Paste said “where soul meets barnstomp”. visit their website:http://hootsandhellmouth.com/index.php tickets are $12 in advance, $17 day of show
Chris Smither
Aug 30, 2010 | 0 commentsWords of praise for an American Master - NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO: [Smither] taps his foot to keep the rhythm, much like the late blues legend John Lee Hooker. His finger-picked guitar lines are sleek, unhurried and insistent. And then there’s the voice – “equal parts gravel and molasses, Smither’s singing sounds like a distillation of the folk and blues heroes he grew up listening to in New Orleans. ASSOCIATED PRESS: Smither is an American original, a product of the musical melting pot, and one of the absolute best singer-songwriters in the world. ROLLING STONE: Bathed in the flickering glow of passing headlights and neon bar signs, Smither’s roots are as blue as they come. There is plenty of misty Louisiana and Lightnin’ Hopkins in Smither’s weathered singing and unhurried picking. So fine. visit his website:http://smither.com/ Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 day of...
Blue Line Highway
Aug 27, 2010 | 0 commentsHomegrown Wednesday! Since its inception in 2001, Blue Line Highway has forged a unique Americana hybrid of blues, contemporary pop, and traditional country music. STYLE WEEKLY calls the band “…a diverse mix of country, jazz, and bluegrass that is both lush and dramatic.” Tickets $5 at the door. Visit the Blue Line Highway website: http://www.bluelinehighway.com/
Reagan Boggs & Kevin Gordon
Aug 23, 2010 | 0 commentsSongwriters can be stereotyped as being gifted lyricists without the ability to stretch a note. Reagan Boggs is an accomplished songwriter with a voice that can captivate a room. Like a Julie Miller, Lucinda Williams, or Mindy Smith, she delivers well crafted compositions with natural soul and passion. ”Reagan Boggs has the kind of rich, sweet voice that you can’t get enough of. She comes from a place that is steeped in country music tradition and now she’s carrying it on. Like Patty Loveless or Alison Krauss, she’s a country singer who sounds like one.”- Larry Groce – Mountain Stage Over the course of twenty years of writing, recording and touring, Kevin Gordon has built an impressively consistent catalog of songs, a criticallyacclaimed stack of albums, and a reputation for dynamic live performances that make first-time listeners life-long fans. Gordon‘s songs have been recorded by Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones, Levon Helm of The...
Jim Hurst
Aug 23, 2010 | 0 commentsJim Hurst was born in Middleboro, Kentucky into a musical family and was raised with a guitar in his hands. Many weekends growing up were spent picking with family and friends. Jim was influenced early in his career by flatpickers such as Tony Rice and George Shuffler, but Doc Watson and Clarence White especially. He also heard Merle Travis, Chet Atkins, and Jerry Reed, calling his discovery of their fingerstyle playing “a turn in the road” for him. His diverse tastes led him to play in several bands, playing country, bluegrass, blues, jazz and other styles. His career was already growing when Holly Dunn came calling in 1990. Jim also performed with Sara Evans, Travis Tritt, and the McCarter Sisters. In search of more bluegrass playing, Hurst joined Grammy nominated and IBMA Vocalist of the Year – Claire Lynch in 1995….Jim is a sought after Nashville studio musician, recording and performing with many acoustic artists such as John Cowan, Mark Schatz, Tim...
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