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Acoustic Brew Concerts | Fall 2009 |
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September | October | November | ||
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7 Rustical Quality String Band | 3 Beth Patterson | 31 Paul Rishell & Annie Raines | 13 Crowfoot | 21 DALA |
Sep 07 Rustical Quality String Band at the CWB 4:00 p.m. F R E E
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Oct 03 Beth Patterson at the CWB 7:30 p.m. $14/$16
with Ancient Echoes
![]() "She is fearless in her attack of the instrument, playing with strength, power and virtuosic mastery. Her singing too is 'dead on,' clear and strong, though somehow imbued with certain vulnerability." — Steve Chess, The Weekly Recorder | |
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Oct 31 Paul Rishell & Annie Raines at the CWB 7:30 p.m. $14/$16
with Phil (Blues Boy) Minissale
![]() At the age of ten, Paul Rishell discovered that he could keep time on the drums, though his feet didn’t reach the pedals. He started a band a few years later, playing surf music and rock ‘n roll, until a friend turned him on to the country blues records of Son House, Robert Johnson, Charley Patton, and Blind Lemon Jefferson. He immediately took up the guitar and had the chance to play with many of the first and second generation of blues masters including Son House, Johnny Shines, Sonny Terry, Brownie McGhee, and Howlin' Wolf. His early recordings established Paul as a masterful, versatile blues player and as well as a deeply soulful singer and songwriter. Although they have become known for their close attention to prewar acoustic blues styles, Paul and Annie first found their musical common ground in a Chicago/Texas-style blues band. Over the years, they have been privileged to share the stage and the studio with many fine backing musicians , including Troy Gonyea, Marty Richards, Chris Rival, Jesse Williams, Damian Purro, "Sax" Gordon Beadle, Scott Shetler, Billy MacGillivray, and Reed Butler. "Rishell is a master of country/blues styles, particularly slide played on a National steel guitar. Raines, a rare female ace blues harmonica blower, shows that she is as strong an acoustic country harp accompanist as she is a harder-edged, electrified Chicago-style lead player à la the great Little Walter" — Billboard | |
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Nov 13 Crowfoot at the CWB 7:30 p.m. $14/$16
![]() Crowfoot originated in 2003, after a fortuitous meeting at a festival in Boston. They have gained a reputation both on the concert stage and on the contra dance circuit for their trance-like grooves, subtle interplay, and unstoppable energy. Their rich vocal harmonies, haunting songs, finely crafted instrumental arrangements, and diversity of instrumentation creates a wide palette of sound. "Crowfoot brings together three major 'roots systems' of traditional music, and the result is electrifying......if this trio is playing at a dance or festival anywhere near you, be there!"— Sing Out! Magazine | |
Nov 21 DALA at the CWB 7:30 p.m. $14/$16
with Maria DuBiel
![]() Drawing upon influences like The Beatles, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young and Bob Dylan, Dala write songs that are both catchy and insightful. Amanda's ethereal soprano voice blends seamlessly with Sheila's velvety alto, creating the lush harmonies that have become their trademark. "Dala can sing! What beautiful flights of melody and harmony, reminiscent of the Everly Brothers, the Louvin Brothers, Emmylou Harris and associates; though Dala can trade a melody line and leave one wondering who is taking the lead and simply leave one behind when the harmonies kick in." — Peterborough Examiner | |
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