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| / first and third Friday of the month / May Memorial UU Society 3800 East Genesee St., Syracuse / website / how to get there Folkus is no longer accepting unpaid reservations for Friday shows at May Memorial. Please do not call the Westcott Center number below about May Memorial shows. |
| / second Saturday of the month / Westcott Community Center Corner of Euclid Ave. and Westcott St., a half-mile east of SU / website / how to get there Reserve Tickets: Call 478-8634. (Please do not call this number about May Memorial shows) |
Teeshirt Give-Away! For the remainder of this season, at each May Memorial show, Folkus will give a free Folkus Project teeshirt to one lucky holder of an advance-sale ticket. If you plan to attend an upcoming show, please consider buying your ticket(s) beforehand, using one of the available methods. (It helps us plan better for each show.) Thanks! |
Next Meeting: Tuesday, February 7, 2012
A meeting of and for local songwriters . . . play something new and get the reactions and advice of other songwriters . . . then return the favor. For more info.
Presented by Second Saturday Concert Series and the Folkus Project.
Joanne Shenandoah
Acclaimed Central New York Native American singer celebrates release of a new CD
Saturday, February 11, 2012
8 p.m. / $15 ($12 for WCC members)
For reservations, call the Westcott Community Center at (315) 478-8634.
Westcott Community Center
826 Euclid Avenue, Syracuse, N.Y.
East of SU at the intersection of Euclid Ave and Westcott Street
"She's become one of the most acclaimed Native American recording artists of her time." -- Associated Press
As one of America’s most celebrated and critically acclaimed musicians, Joanne Shenandoah is a powerful advocate for Native American music and cultural traditions. To help celebrate the release of her latest CD, "LIfegivers," she'll present a special concert at the Westcott Center, featuring new songs from the album, as well as other selections from her musical legacy. For this concert she will be joined by her sister Diane, daughter Leah, and Chris Vescey on dulcimer.
Inspired by rhythms and music from different cultures, "Lifegivers" is a tribute to the life cycles of women, from the first beating of her heart to the time her spirit returns home to the Skyworld. These uplifting songs embrace the many life givers of the world; newborns, young women, pregnant women, women in love, women who sing, women who teach, and women of wisdom. Each song brings the listener to a place of celebration for every cycle of life.
"Her voice is a timeless instrument and a reflection of a female force strong in her power and her culture." -- Sing Out
Shenandoah is a Wolf Clan member of the Iroquois Confederacy and draws her musical inspiration from her heritage. She sings with a power and energy that complement the tender warmth of the songs. She has truly fulfilled the promise of her Native American name, Tekaliwah-kwa, (She Sings).
Shenandoah has recorded more than 15 albums and received an Honorary Doctorate of Music by Syracuse University. She is a Grammy Award winner, with over 40 music awards (including a record 13 Native American Music awards). Shenandoah has performed at the White House, Carnegie Hall, three presidential inaugurations, Madison Square Garden, the National Museum of the American Indian, the Ordway Theater, the Hummingbird Centre, the Toronto Skydome, the Parliament of the Worlds Religions, and Woodstock ‘94.
“Joanne Shenandoah’s words and music take us back to a time when we were linked, not ranked. -- Gloria Steinem
The Second Saturday Concert Series at the Westcott Community Center is made possible inpart with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, a state agency.
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Thanks to Sparky Town! The good folks at Sparky Town restaurant provide meals for visiting artists and lots of other little favors to Folkus. We love Sparky Town! (Their website.) |
Lost Time
Smooth vocal harmonies and intricate instrumentals from one of CNY's premier bluegrass ensembles
Friday, February 17, 2012
8:00 p.m. / $10
May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society
3800 East Genesee St, Syracuse, N.Y.
With more than a decade of hot picking under its belt, Lost Time has become one of Central New York's most popular bluegrass bands. Featuring tight vocal harmonies and stellar instrumental work, the group's repertoire covers a wide range, including bluegrass standards, fiddle tunes, traditional country, and contemporary Americana.
Lost Time came together on an impulse. In 2000, four old friends got together for a jam session. Everything seemed to click and after only a few songs they realized that this was a special musical combination. The name Lost Time was chosen to represent all the time they had known each other and not played together as a band. They played their first gig in February of 2001 and by October of that year had been nominated for a Syracuse Area Music Award (SAMMY). Their first CD, titled “It’s About Time,” was released in November of 2002 and was also nominated for a SAMMY.
"Lost Time is an incredibly talented group of veteran musicians who found each other not a moment too soon!" – Gary Van Riper, Camden Times and Beach Journal
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Founding member John Burton plays banjo and sings baritone. His first professional job was as Tony Trischka's replacement with the legendary Down City Ramblers in the early '70's. He has also played with Headin' South, Rosewood and The Lost Boys. Three-time Montana State Fiddle Champ Taylor Buckley adds his innovative and versatile fiddling to the Lost Time sound. Larry Fox on guitar and vocals is well known as one of the region's top bluegrass and country vocalists. His range gives him an equal command of everything from tender ballads to driving bluegrass numbers. Specializing in resonator guitar and Dobro, Charlie Ingersoll is also an accomplished pedal steel guitarist. In more than 40 years of playing, he has developed a strong, distinctive style and his high harmony vocals mesh perfectly with Fox's smooth leads. Ted Lambert is a multi-instrumentalist who can play anything with strings. He plays mandolin and is featured on lead and harmony vocals. He is also the proud father of Justin, who's proven to be a chip off the old block with his solid timing on acoustic bass and vocals.
"All of these talented gentlemen paid their dues decades ago to bluegrass music in these parts. Now, after a significant absence to devote needed time to jobs and families, Lost Time is once again on the scene as musically strong as ever!" – Bill Knowlton: "Bluegrass Ramble,"WCNY-FM
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. . . for these upcoming Friday-night shows at May Memorial . . . by PayPal, check through the mail, or at preceding concerts. (Unpaid reservations are no longer available.) Please read: Advance Ticket Policy.
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Dana & Susan Robinson Folkus Project favorites present a mix of old-timey instrumentals and heart-warming ballads, with a contemporary sensibility and one foot always in their North Carolina hometown. It’s good to have them back! www.robinsongs.com
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Téada Note: Special "second Friday" added show! This high-energy Irish traditional outfit blew our doors off in fall 2008. So we decided to bring them back to help kick off “Irish season” in Central New York. Because this is as Irish as it gets! (Sell-out warning!) www.teada.com
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Jeffrey Foucault Folkus debut. Foucault's songs explore the darker seams of country and blues, with a terse, elegant brand of songwriting set apart by its haunting imagery and weather-beaten cool. This is truly a "by popular demand" show; audience surveys for the past few years have always included multiple requests to book this artist. We're glad it finally worked out. www.jeffreyfoucault.com
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John Rossbach For years, Rossbach was the dean of Central New York bluegrass band leaders — not just the area's best bluegrass guitarist but a knowledgeable, passionate afficionado who did much to nurture the careers of other bluegrass musicians in the area. Then, two years ago, he moved away. But we're only too happy to stage his unofficial homecoming concert. Check back for more detail about the former bandmates who will be joining him April 6. www.johnrossbach.com
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Patty Larkin Folkus debut and sellout alert. Patty Larkin is one of the major stars of the contemporary folk/songwriter scene — and has been now for decades. Her smart, contemporary-themed songwriting, confident voice, and (especially) her inventive, crisp, sometimes edgy guitar work all add up to something special. Don't miss a rare CNY appearance by this A-list performer. www.pattylarkin.com
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Mary Gauthier Mary Gauthier's voice rings hard and true with stories of a Louisiana orphan, drug- and crime-addicted adolescent, diner cook and manager, and eventual celebrated songwriter. Hitting the stage in her mid-30s, she earned almost instant recognition, earning Best New Contemporary Folk Artist at the Boston Music Awards. Her album Drag Queens in Limousines (1999) drew a four-star rating in Rolling Stone and broke her career wide open. Other honors include Best Country Music Artist at the GLAMA’s (Gay and Lesbian American Music Awards) and best Indy CD of the Year (Filth & Fire) by Jon Pareles of the New York Times. www.marygauthier.com
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Ebony Hillbillies Though based in the New York City area, the Ebony Hillbillies work hard to capture the tradition of the African-American string band — a rootsy, homegrown style that was a key element in the genesis of all American music, including jazz, blues, bluegrass, rockabilly, rock and roll, and country.This extraordinary act is one of the most ambitious and culturally edifying we have ever presented, and we're happy to end the season with it. www.ebonyhillbillies.com
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