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Auditorium
Stage Performers
Local and National Favorites
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FAITH
PETRIC
One
of the great folk singers of the Bay Area
with a limitless memory for song, Faith
Petric has made an enormous contribution
to the preservation of folk music, lending
her own home as the office for the San Francisco
Folk Music Club. As Utah Philips says, "Faith
doesn't make up songs, she harvests them ...
these outrageous and wonderful songs, culled
from a bevy of extraordinary minds, represent
those wild, satirical, quirky, offbeat, and
endearing traits that characterize the lady
herself."
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HARMONY
GRITS
The
Harmony
Grits is a longstanding bluegrass
band from Santa Cruz. The group has forged
a sound based on classic cobwebby bluegrass
and early rural radio sounds blended with
flights of fancy, original songs, and
tunes from the recent era. You will also
find their kid's shows frequently featured
at the finest festivals.
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MICHAEL
MCNEVIN
Michael
McNevin's songs read like short stories;
sometimes familiar, sometimes strange, but
always vivid, with a pure eye for Americana.
A tireless traveler and troubadour, McNevin
plays the stages of clubs and festivals across
the U.S., penning numerous and poignant tales
of the people and towns he comes across. His
live shows are full of stories from the road,
highlighting a melodic, seasoned voice, intricate
guitar work, and a down-to-earth sense of
humor. Michael has won a succession of songwriting
awards, including the Kerrville, Napa Valley,
and Columbia River New-Folk Competitions.
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THE
SHUT-INS
What
can I tell you of the Shut-Ins? An acoustic
combo with guitar, ukulele and other instruments.
Most important, they feature close harmonies
in the style of early 20th century acts
such as the Blue Sky Boys and Louvin Brothers.
The
Shut-Ins have a special place in their
hearts for upbeat songs of pain, longing
and, occasionally, happiness. Add to this
an affinity for the bizarre and a smattering
of Hawaiian music, and you get a unique
combination of musical influences that
simultaneously reveres and deconstructs
traditional, folk, and country music.
E-Mail
'em at shutins@yahoo.com.
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STEVE
SESKIN
Steve
Seskin, one of America's most versatile and successful
songwriters, performed some of his favorites at the 1999 Annual
San Francisco Free Folk Festival. Seskin has written songs
that have been performed by artists ranging from Peter Frampton
to country star John Michael Montgomery. He also is a popular
performer at acoustic venues and festivals throughout the
US and Canada.
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WORLD
HARMONY CHORUS
The
World
Harmony Chorus performs choral music
from African, South American, European,
and American Gospel traditions, and is
an outgrowth of a new choral program at
the Mountain View-based Community School
of Music and Arts (CSMA). Daniel Steinberg,
the founder and director, has been a teaching
and performing musician with many Bay
Area folk ensembles, including the Hillbillies
from Mars, for over twenty years. With
the establishment of this chorus, he brings
to fruition his vision of community building
through music. Members come from the southern
and central Peninsula, and as far away
as San Francisco and the East Bay. The
choir is open to everyone, with no prior
singing experience required; for information
on joining in September, e-mail daniel@InstantHarmony.com
or call CSMA at (650) 961-0342.
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Lisa
Redfern & Mary Kelly
Lisa
is a singer-songwriter whose clear, beautiful
voice is often compared to Judy Collins
and Carly Simon. Mary show-cases her rich
voice, warm piano and haunting accordion
lines. Together they produce wonderful
harmonies as they share their music.
Lisa
and Mary both have websites:
marykelly.com
lisaredfern.com
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Marisa
Malvino
Marisa
Malvino is a Bay Area songstress whose
music is firmly grounded in the folk tradition.
Whether singing pop music or originals,
traditional tunes or songs from the Tin
pan Alley Era, she delivers them all with
deep, soulful conviction. She will be
joined by Nicole McRory on vocals and
guitar and Calvin Murasaki on fiddle.
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Sylvia
Herold, Sue Draheim & Elisa Welch
Sylvia
Herold, Sue
Draheim, & Elisa Welch had seen
and heard one another in various ensembles
for years, and finally started getting
together over dinners to rehearse as a
trio. Now they're ready to share their
lovely three-part harmonies and guitar,
fiddle, and piano accompaniments with
the world. Welcome to the Dinner Club!
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