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Tonight's program comprises:
Calgary born James Keelaghan - who has performed for Little Rock Folk Club on a number of occasions - celebrates his first 25 years as a singer/songwriter and musician with a delve through his entire recordings catalog and presents studio versions of 18 of his most popular songs, a 28 page booklet with pictures and reminiscences from his travels around the world, and ...to top it all off a DVD of the man sitting in the comfort of his own home discussing the origins of the 18 songs and the fascinating stories that provided the circumstances for his songs - magic!;

Brooklyn-based Grammy-nominated
Americana/Alt Country/Newgrass/roots sextet Yarn with their 7th release which focusses on the songwriting chops of band leader Blake Christiana, with a couple of co-writes with John Oates (Hall & Oates), their most recent release Almost Home was funded through Kickstarter contributions from the avid nation-wide band of supporters known affectionately as "The Yarmy" and developed as a consequence of the band's near constant touring and live performance reputation;

Seven-piece Spuyten Duyvil from the Hudson Valley with the follow-up release to their very successful 2011 release New Amsterdam, have produced an album showcasing the songwriting talents of husband and wife duo Mark Miller and Beth Kaufman who have produced a clutch of original songs centered around the theme of temptation. Non-original tracks comprise the anthemic I'll Fly Away, married on this occasion to the classic Will The Circle Be Unbroken and a beefy rendition of Red Molly Abbie Gardner's excellent Honey On My Grave;

Ashleigh Flynn, Kentucky-born tho now longtime resident of Portland OR has produced an excellent album of various musical styles encompassing, blues, gospel, vaudeville swing and indie rock that center around the central theme of honoring contemporary and historical American women such as Loretta Lynn and Calamity Jane and
includes a blues classic from Ma Rainey to boot;

Talented father (hammered dulcimer and fiddle) abetted by equally talented son (banjo, fiddle,vocals) augmented by a
number of talented friends including stringed instrument demon Robin Bulluck have produced a sumptuous album of music drawn from the well of Appalachian Old Time music to which they have seamlessly added their own compositions by way of replenishing the well for other musicians to enjoy;

In concert with Little Rock Folk Club on Fri Nov 1st 2013, and With a slew of classic songs to his credit, Michael Johnson has been described as a songwriter's songwriter, and a guitarist's guitarist.

James Keelaghan - Kiri's Piano - History The First 25 Years - www.borealisrecords.com
Yarn - Wasted Life - Shine The Light On - www.Yarnmusic.net
Spuyten Duyvil - Honey On My Grave - Temptation - www.spuytenduyvilmusic.com

Ashleigh Flynn - A Million Stars - A Million Stars - Home Perm Records
Ken & Brad Kolodner - The Cowboy Waltz/Tombigbee's Waltz - Skipping Rocks - Fenchurch Music
Michael Johnson - Rooty Toot Toot For The Moon - There Is A Breeze - Wounded Bird Records

James Keelaghan - Captain Torres - History The First 25 Years - www.borealisrecords.com
Yarn w. John Oates - The Truth Of My Sweet Anna Lee - Shine The Light On - www.Yarnmusic.net
Spuyten Duyvil - Bitter - Temptation - www.spuytenduyvilmusic.com

Ashleigh Flynn - Dirty Hands And Dirty Feet - A Million Stars - Home Perm Records
Ken & Brad Kolodner - Down On My Knees - Skipping Rocks - Fenchurch Music
Michael Johnson - Bluer Than Blue - Live At The Bluebird Cafe - American Originals

 

 

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