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August Saturday, August 30, 2008 Marc Ford  Guitarist Marc Ford, who is best known for performing and recording with The Black Crowes and Ben Harper, began his career with the blues-rock outfit Burning Tree in the late 1980's. A power trio featuring Ford on guitars and vocals, Mark Dutton on bass and Doni Gray on drums, Burning Tree released their self-titled debut album on Epic Records in 1990. In late 1991, Marc Ford sat in several times with The Black Crowes in-concert, performing The Allman Brothers Band's classic hit, "Dreams." Ford toured with Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals for the majority of 2003, from which their live double disc, Live at the Hollywood Bowl was drawn from. Ford continued his association with Ben Harper and his band through the close of 2004, when he was called to rejoin The Black Crowes for their "All Join Hands" reunion run. This reunion would serve as the platform for one of the greatest rock and roll comebacks in recent years. It would be the first time Ford would take the stage again with the band and Black Crowes fans were beyond ecstatic when the news broke in March 2005. Ford never severed his ties with Harper, however, appearing on his 2006 album Both Sides of the Gun and performing a handful of shows in support. September Saturday, September 13, 2008 Klezmer Juice  Klezmer Juice is vibrant Yiddish soul imbued with musical influences both old and new from around the world. Representing a new generation of Jewish soul musicians, the youthful group members see themselves as torchbearers of an ancient traditional craft that unites generations in spirit, offering fresh interpretations of traditional tunes. Sunday, September 14, 2008 Drum Workshop with Ron Powell  A Drumming Workshop for all ages... $10.00 Sunday, September 21, 2008 VOCO  Moira Smiley & VOCO is a fiery roots vocal band making new songs as it pulls on roots of Eastern European and Appalachian harmony and rhythm. The five members of VOCO have played with artists like Rufus Wainwright, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Peter, Paul & Mary and Pauline Oliveros. They bring their joyous, improvisational energy to the stage with original song, body percussion, a cappella shape-note sets and even Bartok. Pauline Oliveros. They bring their joyous, improvisational energy to the stage with original song, body percussion, a cappella shape-note sets and even Bartok. October Saturday, October 4, 2008 Gutpuppet  Bill Barret's "Chromatic Harmonica and Acoustic Slide Guitar Duo!" Sunday, October 12, 2008 Children's Ukulele  Finally! A ukulele workshop just for kids. In this short 45 minute one time class, we will strum a few chords, learn a few songs and have a whole lot of fun. Bring your own or borrow one of ours. Parents are encouraged to come and participate too. $10.00 Saturday, October 18, 2008 Susie Glaze  Susie & The Hilonesome Band come to the venerable Claremont Folk Music Center for a show featuring the best Appalachia to Bluegrass - Americana fusion with songs from the new album "Green Kentucky Blues" and award-winning "Blue Eyed Darlin'" along with mountain standards from the Jean Ritchie collection, old favorites from Iris Dement and our new version of the Dylan classic "Lay Down Your Weary Tune" (featured on Sirius Radio June 29th!). November Sunday, November 9, 2008 Children's Ukulele  Finally! A ukulele workshop just for kids. In this short 45 minute one time class, we will strum a few chords, learn a few songs and have a whole lot of fun. Bring your own or borrow one of ours. Parents are encouraged to come and participate too. $10.00 Saturday, November 22, 2008 Berkley Hart  Hailed as masters of both two part harmony and dazzling song craft, over the past ten years, Berkley Hart have established themselves as one of the premier acoustic duos touring the country. In concert the duo shines, the obvious camaraderie between these two top songwriters driving each performance. Add in virtuoso playing from both Jeff Berkley (guitar, percussion) and Calman Hart (guitar, harmonica) as well as their good natured humor and it’s easy to see why the two have become live favorites. That said, it’s their acclaimed albums which have racked up the accolades, each filled with tunes as catchy as you’re likely to come across. Over their four albums to date, the duo has honed their approach, experimenting with format and instrumentation, even using a band. Now the pair has stripped their sound down to the basics, using only what they can carry, their guitars and their voices. berkleyhart.com Doors open at 7:00, show starts at 7:30 $ |
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