Concerts at the Crossing

7:30 p.m. (NOTE THE NEW START TIME THIS SEASON)

Tickets: $23/$5 kids 14 and under

Order advance tickets online.  (Note that you must have a PayPal account and there is a $1.50 surcharge for each ticket ordered.) ONLINE TICKET ORDERS END AT 3 P.M. ON THE DAY OF THE SHOW.  

What a thrill to begin our 15^th season with this legendary singer-songwriter. Lori has remained in the spotlight since the early seventies, gleaning the respect of an industry and a devoted base of fans. As the one responsible for such hits as “Killing Me Softly With His Song,” she has consistently recorded album after album for Capitol Records, RCA, EMI, Pope Music, and currently, Drive On Records. Her most recent release, Gun Metal Sky, has garnered praise for Lori’s arranging artistry, vocal sensibilities, and unique compositions. In addition to her self-penned songs, the album includes covers by Paul Simon and Brian Eno, Maurice and Robin Gibb, Emmylou Harris along with a new version of her now classic, “Killing Me Softly.” www.lorilieberman.com

 “…a young singer-songwriter saw Don McLean perform. She was knocked out. And so Lori Lieberman wrote a poem about that night and the man who was “killing me softly” with his songs. Her lines became “Killing Me Softly,” which was recored by Roberta Flack. It sold trillions. Lori Lieberman also recorded that song. And more—notables like Leonard Cohen would show up at her club dates—and her CDs, beloved by Those Who Know.” Jesse Kornbluth

One of the more impressive young talents to grace the stage at Concerts at the Crossing, Seth Glier is a 20 year-old singer/songwriter/pianist from Massachusetts who is swiftly making a name for himself on the national music scene. His debut album for MPress Records, The Trouble With People, is both timeless and modern and has drawn comparisons to Billy Joel, Marc Cohn, Gavin DeGraw, Elton John, and Paul McCartney. www.sethglier.com

 “An appealingly eager soulfulness…songs of escape, romantic idealism, and life on the road.” The Herald (Edinburgh)

 “When it comes down to Seth’s music, either you love it or you’ve never heard it before.” CD Baby

8 p.m.

Tickets: $20 advance/$25 day of show/Kids 14 and under $5. Tickets for this show must be ordered from Grounds for Sculpture. www.groundsforsculpture.org

Bands have been covering Beatles tunes for decades, but none like this talented trio. Imagine the music of the Fab Four shaken up with infusions of bluegrass and jazz and topped off with a classical twist. The result: a satisfying musical cocktail called beatlegras. A typical beatlegras show begins with a medley of “Hello Goodbye,” “Back in the USSR,” and “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.” After that, expect an evening of surprises as the band takes some of your favorite Beatles songs and adds their own unique twist. Whether it’s a reinterpretation of “Magical Mystery Tour” or a more classical-sounding version of “And I Love Her,” you’ll be surprised and amazed at the creativity and musicianship of a beatlegras performance. www.beatlegras.com

 “I don’t really want to hear people doing our songs like we did, I love it when I hear something really different!”  Paul McCartney

“[Fans rave beatlegras] approaches the original material with a style and sensibility all its own [and] establish themselves as artists in their own right to create something entirely fresh       and unexpected.”  KERA National Public Radio

7:30 p.m.  

Tickets: $23/$5 kids 14 and under   

Order advance tickets online.  (Note that you must have a PayPal account and there is a $1.50 surcharge for each ticket ordered.) ONLINE TICKET ORDERS END AT 3 P.M. ON THE DAY OF THE SHOW.  

Jill Sobule is a Denver-born singer, songwriter, guitarist and gypsy. Over
seven albums and a decade of recording, she has mused on topics such as the death penalty, anorexia, shoplifting, reproduction, the French resistance movement, adolescence, and the Christian right. There is a reality, a power and a delicacy to her performances: emotions can often turn from comedy to tragedy in a few bars.  Early hit songs included “I Kissed a Girl” and “Supermodel”.  California Years, the first release on her own Pinko Records, was produced by Don Was. Don’t miss this American original. www.jillsobule.com

“Jill Sobule can claim her place among the stellar New York singer-songwriters of the last decade. Topical, funny and more than a little poignant …grown-up music for an adolescent age.”  New York Times

Sarah Donner calls herself “a rockstar catlady kind of girl”. Works for us. Quirky lyrics about hardcore mosh pits and feral feline populations give her songs a captivating edge. She works the stage with a rhythmic guitar style, a fresh melodic line, and a candid stage presence that is all Sarah Donner. Her latest release, The Sleep You’ve Been Missing is a healthy combo of indie rock sensibility and singer/songwriter intimacy with notes of electronic influences.. In 20009, Sarah was a New Folk finalist at the Kerrville Folk Festival. Her ever-increasing influences include artists Fiona Apple, Ben Folds, Ani Difranco, Regina Spektor, Holly O’Reilly, the ocean, kittens, London, pink cars, and cheap wine. She is also the host and founder of Indie Music Night, an acclaimed monthly series featuring premium live music held in Princeton. http://www.myspace.com/sarahdonner

 “Sarah Donner’s music is damn good and a whole lot of fun even if I’m allergic to cats!” Scott Cullen, Concerts at the Crossing

7:30 p.m.

Tickets: $23/$5 kids 14 an under   

Order advance tickets online.  (Note that you must have a PayPal account and there is a $1.50 surcharge for each ticket ordered.) ONLINE TICKET ORDERS END AT 3 P.M. ON THE DAY OF THE SHOW.  

Ellis Paul is a critically-acclaimed singer, songwriter, poet, and troubadour originally hailing from a potato farming family in northern Maine. He is the recipient of thirteen Boston Music Awards, second only to multi-platinum act, Aerosmith. Over the course of fifteen years, Ellis Paul has built a vast catalog of music which weds striking poetic imagery and philosophical introspection with hook-laden melodies. www.ellispaul.com

                                                                                                      “Literate, provocative, urbanely romantic.” - Boston Globe

Robyn Landis is a rapidly emerging artist whose more than 45 songwriting honors just since 2005 herald a musical trajectory to watch. An avid and prolific writer since early childhood, Robyn is a poet of unusual depth, intensity and literacy. She had a full career as a writer and author (publishing two bestselling books in her twenties) before turning her full attention to music. Not surprisingly, Robyn’s gifts and skills as a writer, applied to songcraft, earned her quick recognition. Her powerful command of language, evocative poetry, unflinching honesty and fierce intelligence have garnered comparisons to Richard Shindell, Dar Williams, and Gillian Welch among others.  hile immediately established as a writer, she has also evolved over the past few years into a joyful performer appreciated for her authenticity and vulnerability. Her unpretentious, intimate vocals infuse her irresistible Americana-folk melodies with warmth and feeling. Songwriting awards and honors have included first place at Woody Guthrie Folk Festival and second place in the Unisong International Songwriting Competition and Grand Prize in the 2009 John Lennon Songwriting Contest. www.robynlandis.com

                                                                                                     “Smooth vocals, like an earthy Laurie Lewis…Landis has won a lot of songwriting awards, and it’s easy to see why.” ~ Indie-Music.com 

Celebrating the Music and the Legacy of John Lennon featuring The Kennedys, Freebo, Rex Fowler of Aztec Two-Step & Tom Dean of Devonsquare, Chris Thompson, and Liz Longley

7:30 p.m.

Tickets: $25/$5 kids 14 and under    Order advance tickets online.  (Note that you must have a PayPal account and there is a $1.50 surcharge for each ticket ordered.) ONLINE TICKET ORDERS END AT 3 P.M. ON THE DAY OF THE SHOW.  Liz Longley                                     Rex Fowler

 December 9 marks the 30^th anniversary of the death of John Lennon. We celebrate his life and his music both as a solo artist and with The Beatles with an all-star lineup. Don’t miss this very special concert. Our lineup will perform individually and collectively throughout the evening and you’re not going to want to miss our grand finale. We encourage you to purchase your tickets early because this is guaranteed to sell out. Only 250 seats available!

7:30 p.m.

Tickets: $23/$5 kids 14 and under

Order advance tickets online.  (Note that you must have a PayPal account and there is a $1.50 surcharge for each ticket ordered.) ONLINE TICKET ORDERS END AT 3 P.M. ON THE DAY OF THE SHOW.  

 Susan Werner composes skillful songs that effortlessly slide between folk, jazz, and pop, all delivered with sassy wit and classic Midwestern charm. Throughout her expansive career, boundless versatility has emerged as a hallmark of Susan’s talent, and has proven to be a quintessential ingredient of her engrossing musical persona. www.susanwerner.com
“… a triply blessed artist who sings adroitly, plays the piano smartly and, best of all, writes songs of genuine distinction and high craft.” – Chicago Tribune
 

7:30 p.m.

Tickets: $20/$5 kids 14 and under   Order advance tickets online.  (Note that you must have a PayPal account and there is a $1.50 surcharge for each ticket ordered.) ONLINE TICKET ORDERS END AT 3 P.M. ON THE DAY OF THE SHOW.  

 Boise-born and Boston-based, Eileen Jewell has quickly distinguished herself as one of the rising stars of a new generation of roots musicians. Her first two albums, Boundary County (self-released, 2006) and Letters from Sinners and Strangers (Signature Sounds, 2007) were astonishingly assured efforts, which matched Jewell’s understated yet insightful songs with a rugged blend of Americana styles. They were met with a great deal of acclaim, with No Depression magazine raving that “Jewell is showing she can wander with the best of them, and write riveting song-stories about her adventures along the way. Her  third album, Sea of Tears, a recording that fills in a vital, hitherto missing element of her musical persona. “Before I discovered Woody Guthrie and folk music,” she explains, “I was listening to Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, and, later on, the Animals and the Kinks. I love that stuff, and I love to play it.” www.eilenjewell.com

“Sometimes as darkly damaged as Lucinda Williams, at others as defiant and teasing as prime Peggy Lee and always authentically Americana in the Gillian Welch tradition….She’s mighty good.”  L.A. Daily News

“Eilen Jewell’s Sea of Tears has the feel of a breakout record. The Boston-by-way-of-Boise singer/ songwriter already has built an avid following with three rootsy recordings teeming with songs that sound born of speakeasies and honky-tonks and train rides, all without—and this is the truly impressive part—a whiff of contrivance. But Sea of Tears seems sparked by a crush, a new old-soulmate called early rock ‘n’ roll, and a glorious take on Johnny Kidd & The Pirates “Shakin All Over” is love-letter exhibit A.” - Independent Weekly

Concerts at the Crossing’s own Chris Chadwick opens the show with his earthy blend of  rock and blues.

7:30 p.m.

Tickets: $25/Kids 14 and under $5 (Note: when ordering online, there is a $1.50 surcharge per ticket to cover PayPal fees.)

 John Gorka is an honored icon of folk tradition. Energetic acoustic music that is not a trend, not a fad, but an expression of everyday life, is his trademark. John’s rich baritone voice and unique songcraft weave a magical spell that can only be described as ‘Gorka.’  Order your tickets early for this one, last time John was with us it was a sell out. www.johngorka.com
“Gorka is widely heralded for the sophisticated intelligence and provocative originality of his songs.” – Boston Globe

 7:30 p.m.

Tickets: $23/$15 ages 15-21/$5 kids 14 and under   Order advance tickets online.  (Note that you must have a PayPal account and there is a $1.50 surcharge for each ticket ordered.) ONLINE TICKET SALES END AT 3 P.M. ON THE DAY OF THE SHOW.  

Come on out and celebrate our 15^th anniversary with the darlings of the Canadian folk scene. This hot, hip, young Canadian duo was the quickest sell out in the history of Concerts at the Crossing. Stunning vocal harmonies, a folk-pop sound, and an engaging stage presence all add up to a terrific evening of music. Since bursting onto the U.S. folk scene in 2009 with a ground-breaking performance at The Newport Folk Festival, they came to Concerts at the Crossing in January 2010 and won over the our audience in a big way. Since then they’ve been playing all the major festivals, have had their own PBS TV special, Girls of the North Country, and continue to bring down the house wherever they play. www.dalagirls.com

 “…the angels of folk music. Ethereal, eloquent and downright beautiful, the music they create is faultlessly performed.” – Exclaim!

If it’s not exciting enough to have Dala back at Concerts at the Crossing, have we go something special for you to kick off the evening when we present Treasa Levasseur. Treasa plays piano, accordion, guitar, mandolin, and anything else she can get her hands on. Heavily influenced by such artists as Mavis Staples, Carole King and Annie Lennox, she remains musically versatile and has played everything from heavy metal to hiphop, country, sugary pop, and thoughtful folk music. Her latest release, Low Fidelity was nominated for a 2010 Juno Award for Best Blues Album. You’re gonna love her!

 “Soul and Motown aren’t usually associated with Northern Ontario, but Treasa Levasseur is changing minds and turning heads throughout North America. Raised in part in North Bay, the curly haired songstress has taken her classical piano training and fused it with years of singing in church choirs and musical theatre. The result is soulful and often personal melodies that have singled her out as a rising star.” North Bay Nugget