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| Terri Hendrix and Lloyd Maines with Colin Gilmore |
| Friday, September 7th |
| Columbus Performing Arts Center (CPAC) |
| $20 advance | $23 door |
| 8:00pm doors open at 7:30pm |
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In the 10 years since her self-released debut CD, Terri Hendrix has bloomed from the Texas hill country’s best-kept secret into one of the folk world’s most endearing and original voices. She’s also one of its most proudly independent, as shown by the song lyric she’s adopted as the slogan for her label, Wilory Records: "Own Your Own Universe." By doing just that over the course of six studio CDs and three live discs, Terri has been able to achieve artistic freedom and cultivate a thriving grassroots following.
"Terri is a truly captivating artist who will break your heart with one song and leave her sold-out crowds smiling with the next. Her songs come straight from the heart. The truest of Texas troubadours, she’s simply one of the best — and I’ve seen ‘em all."
Griff Luneburg – Cactus Café, Austin, Texas
Official Website: www.TerriHendrix.com
Song Samples: myspace.com/terrihendrixmusic
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Long before the Dixie Chicks were hatched, Lloyd Maines, father of "Chick" Natalie Maines, had established himself as a country music giant, both as a legendary steel guitarist and a producer. His first tracks on Joe Ely's 1977 self-titled album established him as one of the elite musicians of Texas. Since then, he's appeared with some of the best artists in the business, including Guy Clark, Radney Foster, the Dixie Chicks … even David Byrne and Wilco.
"This guy is everywhere. Yes, indeed. Maines’ resume – and reputation – are getting mighty big. They’re making him a highly sought-after man." -- The Austin Chronicle
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Colin Gilmore is more than a musical legacy. The son of renowned songwriter Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Colin has found his own voice from the wealth of musical influences of a youth surrounded by some of the best names in Texas music.
The younger Gilmore’s intelligent songwriting and knack for crafting infectious melodies promises to make his introduction to the Six String Concerts audience a memorable one.
Official Website: www.colingilmore.com
Song Samples: www.myspace.com
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| Christine Kane |
| Friday, October 5th |
| Columbus Performing Arts Center (CPAC) |
| $20 advance | $23 door |
| 8:00pm doors open at 7:30pm |
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Christine Kane’s exquisite voice and authentic songs will in turn gently soothe you and make you laugh till it hurts. You will want to dance in the rain and visit a lush place in your heart that you didn’t know existed. It’s no wonder her Six String fans want her back—again!
"Each time Christine Kane makes a CD, it’s the best record she’s ever made. She’s a close reader of people, places and perceptions."—Durham Herald-Sun, Durham, NC
"Camouflaging strong-willed lyrics behind a gentle, easy-going demeanor, Christine Kane’s songs give definition to small human moments, like the expert hand of a librarian pulling specific volumes from a non-descript shelf." —Creative Loafing, Atlanta, GA
Official Website: www.ChristineKane.com
Song Samples: www.myspace.com
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| Cliff Eberhardt |
| Friday, November 9th |
| Columbus Performing Arts Center (CPAC) |
| $20 advance | $23 door |
| 8:00pm doors open at 7:30pm |
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Fan favorite Cliff Eberhardt returns to Six String Concerts armed with material from The High Above And The Down Below, his first new CD in five years. This work presents a new energy and focus for Eberhardt, after a hiatus necessitated in part by a near-disastrous car accident. In his words: "After my accident, I realized it’s not about where you are going but where you are that matters." Be there with us to welcome Cliff back to the Six String stage.
"Eberhardt is a superb singer, with a vast credible range of emotions, and a soulfulness that draws from rock and pop, but also from the best folk ballad styles."—The Boston Globe
"One of the most talented musicians on the solo acoustic circuit... full of well-crafted songs and rich, emotional vocals."—Seattle Post Intelligencer
Official Website: www.CliffEberhardt.net
Song Samples: www.myspace.com
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| Darryl Purpose with Trina Hamlin |
| Friday, December 7th |
| Columbus Performing Arts Center (CPAC) |
| $20 advance | $23 door |
| 8:00pm doors open at 7:30pm |
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Meet Darryl Purpose – professional gambler, peace activist and folk singer. In 1996 this Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter gave up his career as a world-class blackjack player to write, record and perform his own songs.
With his rich baritone voice, narrative songwriting style and smooth, finger-picking guitar playing, Purpose has become known as a "dramatist for the dispossessed" – the embodiment of the modern American troubadour.
"Darryl Purpose’s guitar playing is dazzling and intricate, yet organic to the songs, creating moods and accenting the lyrics." – Music Matters
Official Website: www.darrylpurpose.com
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Trina Hamlin shamelessly delivers a blues-infused folk rock fix to her eager fans. She sings the blues with breathless urgency and a driving beat and plays a mean, uninhibited blues harp. A favorite on the festival circuit and in the New York City club scene, Hamlin’s riding a rising star.
“Trina Hamlin is known for her sizzling blues harmonica and her energy-packed singing and guitar work.” — NYC.COM
Trina Hamlin's music smolders sweetly just before it sets the place on fire. Add in that irresistibly twinkling grin and you've got the foundation for a wonderful time. – WUMB Boston
Official Website: www.TrinaHamlin.com
Song Samples: www.myspace.com/trinahamlin
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| Craig Carothers |
| Friday, January 25th |
| Columbus Performing Arts Center (CPAC) |
| $20 advance | $23 door |
| 8:00pm doors open at 7:30pm |
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Early in his career, Craig Carothers performed primarily in his hometown of Portland, Oregon, or as an opening act for a wide range of stellar acts.
Then in 1995, country star Trisha Yearwood’s recording of his song "Little Hercules" earned him a gold record and led to his eventual relocation to Nashville.
Carothers has more than 20 years of solid solo performances under his belt, including opening for Patty Larkin’s latest Six String Concerts appearance.
His performance was so strong, we knew we had to have him back for his own show.
Don’t miss this chance to see why Larkin said, "He has a voice that should be famous."
Official Website: www.craigcarothers.com
Song Samples: www.myspace.com
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| Greg Trooper - Add to Calendar |
| Friday, February 22nd |
| Columbus Performing Arts Center (CPAC) |
| $20 advance | $23 door |
| 8:00pm doors open at 7:30pm |
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Rarely has there been a more aptly named performing songwriter than Greg Trooper.
Over three decades, Trooper has soldiered on through the victories and setbacks unique to a career dedicated to music, and proven that he's one of the best. He has left his own indelible mark on roots music in all the places he has called home, including Austin, New York, and Nashville.
"Greg Trooper has for years been regarded as one of the most accomplished songwriters in Nashville." —Mary Houlihan, Chicago Sun-Times
"Greg trooper is an amazing writer and recording artist, but he is even better live. It takes real guts to step up to a mic with just an acoustic guitar, but Greg does it with deep wells of confidence and talent. When he steps under the lights he owns the stage." -- Jeff Powell, Program Director, WGWG in North Carolina
Official Website: www.gregtrooper.com
Song Samples: www.myspace.com/gregtrooper
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| Jeff Black with Brian Ashley Jones - Add to Calendar |
| Friday, March 14th |
| Columbus Performing Arts Center (CPAC) |
| $20 advance | $23 door |
| 8:00pm doors open at 7:30pm |
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Jeff Black is a burly, bare-knuckled, blue-collar son of the Missouri plains, with dark Irish blood. As a songwriter, he digs into tough topics with a gentle heart. Yet there’s nothing predictable about a Jeff Black lyric other than it will be sung robustly, and it will head toward hope instead of dwell on despair. His live shows are funny, moving and equally unpredictable. As one reviewer has written, "What makes a Jeff Black record or show exciting is that, as a listener, you know the singer is there not to perform for you, but to take you on a journey with him."
"Black wraps his vocals around the lyrics of (his) songs, bringing a warm resonance that shows he’s lived with them." – Ronnie D. Lankford, Jr. – All Music Guide
Official Website: www.jeffblack.com
Song Samples: www.myspace.com
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Brian Ashley Jones is a soulful singer,
accomplished lead guitarist, and versatile songwriter who draws from a variety
of traditional music to create his own brand of Americana he calls "Blues
Grass". Jones' music is heavily influenced by the guitar driven bluegrass,
blues, country, and rock that he absorbed while growing up in a musically
diverse family in South Carolina.
"…a stellar guitar player, lyricist and songwriter.”
"Brian's live show is a must see!"
- Tom Tranchilla, KPFT
Official Website: www.BrianAshleyJones.com
Song Samples: www.MySpace.com/BrianAshleyJones
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| Blame Sally - Add to Calendar |
| Friday, April 4th |
| Columbus Performing Arts Center (CPAC) |
| $20 advance | $23 door |
| 8:00pm doors open at 7:30pm |
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A female foursome from San Francisco is shaking up the folk-pop scene like an earthquake. When four former rock-star wannabes who retired their ambitions but not their talents got together to make music, a funny thing happened: success! Their combination of edgy lyrics, outstanding vocals, and accomplished instrumentation has hooked a growing and diverse fan base.
"Individually, Renee Harcourt, Monica Pasqual, Jeri Jones and Pam Delgado have long displayed stirring singer-songwriter gifts. Together they're a powerhouse unit, presenting outstanding lead vocals and harmonies." — Palo Alto Daily News
"Comparisons to the Dixie Chicks are inevitable, but not completely accurate. Musically, Blame Sally is more Indigo Girls than country pop. But, like the Dixie Chicks, they have the courage to speak, or rather sing, their minds." — Marin Independent Journal
Official Website: www.BlameSally.com
Song Samples: www.myspace.com/blamesally
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| Sarah Lee Guthrie and Johnny Irion with Ellis - Add to Calendar |
| Friday, April 18th |
| Columbus Performing Arts Center (CPAC) |
| $20 advance | $23 door |
| 8:00pm doors open at 7:30pm |
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Sarah Lee Guthrie and Johnny Irion return to the Six String stage three years after first wowing us with their passion, humor, and spine-tingling folk-rock harmonies. Married since 1999, Guthrie and Irion bring out the best in each other, musically and personally. With bluesy vocal bending, complementary guitar work, and a large catalog of original tunes and poignant covers, they know how to pull out all the stops and drive a rousing show.
"…the pair click together like an old belt buckle."—Independent On Sunday
"Welch and Rawlings apart—it’s hard to recall two modern country voices that dovetail as elegantly as this husband and wife team… A dream." —Uncut
"The distinguishing feature throughout is the couple’s caressing harmonies, which carry on the legacy of Johnny and June, Gram and Emmylou." —Maverick
Official Website: www.sarahleeandjohnny.com
Song Samples: www.myspace.com
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Ellis is a rising star on the folk music circuit, creating a buzz after being voted “Most Wanted to Return" and performing on the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival preview tour. Known for her vibrant and open-hearted nature and contagious sense of humor, Ellis’ music is described as joyful, unpretentious modern folk with a slight hint of country inspired by her southern roots.
"A smart writer with a unique folk/rock style, Ellis has a big voice and a fearless approach to serving up her words." — San Antonio Express-News
"She is unequivocally a lyrical marvel." — Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Official Website: www.ellis-music.com
Song Samples: www.myspace.com/ellismusic
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| Mark Erelli - Add to Calendar |
| Friday, May 2nd |
| Columbus Performing Arts Center (CPAC) |
| $20 advance | $23 door |
| 8:00pm doors open at 7:30pm |
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Ever since his debut at age 24, Mark Erelli has exhibited an uncommon musical maturity. In eight short years, he has recorded six highly acclaimed CDs, won top prizes at national and international songwriting competitions and played almost a thousand concerts.
In addition to his strong body of solo work, he has collaborated with some of the best in the business, including Ellis Paul and Catie Curtis. Most recently he toured as sideman for Lori McKenna as she opened shows for Tim McGraw and Faith Hill’s national tour.
"Erelli is articulate, intelligent, graphic and forceful in his writing...pulls no punches." -- Maverick (UK)
Official Website: www.MarkErelli.com
Song Samples: www.MySpace.com/MarkErelli
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