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Maura Kennedy has assembled three of her favorite singer-songwriter friends to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Joni Mitchell’s legendary album. In addition to favorites from Court & Spark such as “Help Me,” “Free Man in Paris,” and “Car on the Hill” expect to hear other classic tunes from the Joni Mitchell catalog, including “Woodstock,” “Both Sides Now,” “Big Yellow Taxi,” and “River.” Our lineup of performers will also perform their own Joni Mitchell-inspired originals. We’re also thrilled to have Gene Shay, host of WXPN’s The Folk Show with Gene Shay as our special guest emcee. Throughout the evening Gene will share his personal recollections of meeting and spending time with Joni in the late sixties and early seventies when she used to appear at the Main Point in Philadelphia as well as background stories about the inspiration behind many of her most beloved songs.
“Discovering [Sloan Wainwright’s] music is like discovering a treasure.” – The Boston Globe
“Kelly Flint can write, sing and arrange. She knows how to create a song and how to present it. This woman has it all.” – Rambles.net
John McCutcheon writes about subjects small and great, from a child’s haircut to freedom and human dignity – issues equally eternal and enduring. Think of McCutcheon as an incarnation of Pete Seeger and Mr. Rogers, Will Rogers and Bruce Springsteen, and above all Everyman, righteously passionate and impishly playful, blessed with gifts as a songwriter, historian, musician and storyteller that have won him praise in Australia as “the most overwhelming folk performer in the English language,” from a Russian critic as “the most versatile and compelling performer this reviewer has ever seen,” and from Johnny Cash as “the most impressive instrumentalist I’ve ever heard.” Add to that the 31 albums in his catalog, and the six Grammy nominations and multiple Parent’s Choice and American Library Association awards they’ve won, stir in the diverse and growing following that has flocked to his shows, and the point is made clear: John McCutcheon is as timeless as tradition, as immediate as tomorrow’s headlines, and as vital as any artist who seeks to enlighten as well as entertain.
“He has an uncanny ability to breathe new life into the familiar. His storytelling has the richness of fine literature.” — Washington Post“Calling John McCutcheon a ‘folksinger’ is like saying Deion Sanders is just a football player.”— Dallas Morning News
Once in a blue moon we stumble upon a fresh new act that stops us in our tracks and has us looking with great anticipation to another season at Concerts at the Crossing. That’s what happened with DALA. Pop singer/songwriters Sheila Carabine and Amanda Walther have it all – talent, charisma, looks, charm, and heavenly, harmonious singing voices. Think Everly Brothers meet Indigo Girls with an indie folk-pop sensibility and you have a general idea of what to expect. Combined, their vocal range spans from the darkest depths of scale to startling and rarely explored heights. Under the moniker DALA, this Canadian duo has captivated festival goers and music lovers all over North America. Not only do the girls write hip, folk-tinged pop songs that are sure to appeal to the younger generation, but have also endeared themselves to more seasoned audience members with their renditions of Buffalo Springfield’s “For What It’s Worth,” Donovan’s “Catch the Wind,” Joan Osborne’s “One of Us,” and Neil Young’s “A Man Needs a Maid.”
“…a rare gift for melody and a confidence with vocal harmony…” – Canadian Musician Magazine
“The encore of The Everly Brothers’ “Dream” accompanied by just a ukelele worked for me, and as much as I would encourage one and all to pick up on the recorded works of DALA, the fact remains that you’ve really got to hear these kids live to get the full kick, and this listener won’t miss that opportunity when next it presents itself.” – The Peterborough Examiner
“After seeing Dala at the Spring Gulch Folk Festival in May and the audience reaction to their first U.S. festival appearance, you’d be crazy to miss this show. These girls are great! – Scott Cullen, Concerts at the Crossing
We’re kicking off the evening with our First Annual New Music Showcase with short sets by three emerging performers who are just starting to build their musical careers. Join us in supporting these three burgeoning artists who you’ll be hearing more from in the future.
Drawing on the diverse musical backgrounds of its band members, Shannon Lambert-Ryan & RUNA brings a contemporary and refreshing experience to traditional and more recently composed Celtic material. Through their repertoire of both highly energetic and graceful acoustic melodies, along with their fusion of music from Ireland, Scotland, Shetland Islands, Canada, and the United States, this vocal and instrumental ensemble give their traditional songs and tunes a fresh sound. Coming from a variety of musical backgrounds including Celtic, folk, classical, and musical theatre, Shannon Lambert-Ryan, of Philadelphia, fronts the band with rich, vibrant vocals, and gentle piano playing.
In celebration of Valentine’s Day, we’ll be serving gourmet desserts during intermission.
On a July evening in 2004, at their campsite at the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival, Laurie MacAllister, Abbie Gardner, and Carolann Solebello harmonized for the very first time. As they sang their campmates off to sleep, they knew they had stumbled into something extraordinary. Audiences seem to agree. Since that summer night, Red Molly has garnered a devoted regional fan base, and has begun laying the groundwork for national touring. These ladies have a lot of fun on stage, and it’s contagious. Red Molly consistently brings concert-goers to their feet with stunning three-part harmonies, crisp musicianship, and a warm, engaging stage presence. In July 2006, Red Molly’s first full-length CD, Never Been to Vegas , was released. The CD quickly climbed into the Top 30 on the Radio & Records Americana chart, a rare accomplishment for an independent album. And listeners of WUMB radio Boston voted the CD one of the Top 10 CDs of 2006. Red Molly’s newest release, Love and Other Tragedies, is their first full-length studio album. The new album features a fuller, more “polished” sound than their previous releases and incorporates more original songs into the mix. Songs written by Laurie, Abbie, and Carolann mingle admirably with songs by Gillian Welch and Susan Werner, up-and-coming artists Amy Speace and George Wirth, traditional American gospel tunes, and standards from the bluegrass and jazz worlds.
“Everything Red Molly sings is delivered with tick-tight arrangements, crystalline vocals, and caramel harmonies. But what is most striking is the ardor they bring to everything they do, whether snuggling into the sweet parochialism of an old spiritual, or the gritty pathos of a Gillian Welch tune. They come on less like stars strutting for their minions than pals sharing their favorite songs. In the friendly world of the coffeehouse, that remains a starmaking quality.” – The Boston Globe
“To say we were pleasantly surprised would be a gross understatement. They rock! Their musicianship is flawless. And their voices … their harmonies sound like they’ve been singing together for years. Their energy is intoxicating. Their show was our first ever sell-out. For weeks afterward, people were asking, ‘Are you getting Red Molly back for next season?’ YES!” – Rick Widdekind, Director, Second Saturday Concert Series, Frederick, MD
Beaucoup Blue is the Americana Philadelphia-based duo of David and Adrian Mowry. Father and son have been performing their roots based music nationally and internationally as a duo, quartet and on occasion quintet. Bridging many gaps in American music, their soulful traditional and contemporary styles mesh into an innovative and authentic sound. Although blues is a staple in their repertoire, they base their love in music from folk, soul, R&B, jazz, country and bluegrass. All these interests and influences come out in their original song-writing in a unique way. A handsome range of instruments like six and twelve string guitars, slide guitar, round neck resonator guitar, combined with two soulful voices, encompasses a rich and honest feel, noticeably influenced by familial ties.
“They are one of the best and most exciting new acts to come along in years. I love their sound and their songs.” – Gene Shay, WXPN
“Their voices work superbly together, frequently attaining a mesmeric panache that must be thrilling to view in person. Beaucoup Blue is a versatile, imaginative team that has something to say and say it with an adventurous sense of personality from the bottom of their hearts.” – Sing Out! Magazine
Francis Dunnery has had a good life and that’s not just because that’s the name of one of his songs, a song that’s resonated with hundreds of thousands of listeners thanks to its inclusion on an episode of Scrubs. Born and raised in the rural but working class areas of Cumbria, England home to the incongruous twins of coal mining and Wordsworth, Francis took up the drums at age 11. Swiftly embracing the more melodic guitar, bass and keyboards he developed his own inimitable style. The group It Bites were his passport to London and a record company deal with Virgin Records. After leaving Virgin, Francis took stock of his life and used his superb guitar skills playing back-up for many well-known artists. It was while playing guitar for Robert Plant that he was spotted by Plant’s manager Bill Curbishley who recognized his songwriting talents. After the critically acclaimed acoustic live album One Night In Sauchiehall Street was released in the UK (1997), another studio set Lets Go Do What Happens was released in America. In addition Francis managed to use his unique guitar talents to good effect on such diverse releases as Lauren Hill’s Miseducation of Lauren Hill and the multi-platinum rebirth of Santana with Supernatural. In 1998, unable to sustain his enthusiasm for the music industry, Francis retired to the mountains of Vermont with his girlfriend, raised a child and developed his interest in Jungian Psychology and horse training. Lured back to the UK in the year 2000 he was surprised to find that his gigs sold out. The songs that had been swirling round his head for the last four years finally found substance with Oswestry. ‘Man on his Aquarian Nation label. Since then he’s continued to record and perform sold-out shows in the U.S. and UK while at the same time returning to school to pursue a Masters Degree in Psychology. In addition to house concert tours and sold-out performances at venues like Philadelphia’s Tin Angel, it’s no wonder that his fans keep coming back again and again.
“With some performers, you think that was great and maybe someday I’ll go to another of their shows. With Francis, you wonder where he’s playing the next night, and is it too late to get tickets.” - A Fan
The Boss and The Bard: A 35th Anniversary Tribute to Bruce Springsteen’s Born to Run and Bob Dylan’s Blood on the Tracks featuring The Kennedys, Anthony DaCosta, Seth Glier, and BettySoo — May 15, 2010
Tonight we celebrate two of the greatest albums in the rock and roll canon. Our four performers will take the stage individually and collectively throughout the evening putting their own unique acoustic spin on tracks from these two classic albums. So sit back or stand up and rock out if the moment grabs you to songs like “Thunder Road,” “Tenth Ave. Freezeout,” “Jungleland,” “Backstreets,” and of course the title track from Born to Run along with songs like “Tangled Up in Blue,” “Shelter from the Storm,” “Idiot Wind,” and “You’re Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go,” from Blood on the Tracks.
“I first heard of Anthony da Costa at a regional folk conference and I could not believe it. I went to see him five more times just to make sure he was as good as I first thought he was. He is. Think Bob Dylan and John Lennon. He’s the kind of fresh blood we need.” -Louis Meyers, Executive Director, Folk Alliance
“Glier, for one so young, has got a very good handle on the human condition. He chooses interesting metaphors and doesn’t rely on the stock words and phrases many writers use to make their lyrics rhyme or fit the meter of the song….Glier, while as yet unknown, is a rising star.” – Livingston Taylor
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w/special guest TBA
