THE WEB: Full Schedule
| Jul 24, 2010 | Too Deep Rockford Illinois USA |
| Jul 10, 2010 | Caravan Gypsy Swing Ensemble Rockford Illinois USA |
| Jun 26, 2010 | Treasa LeVasseur Rockford Illinois USA |
| May 18, 2010 | Colin Hay - of Men at Work Rockford Illinois USA |
| May 8, 2010 | Jo & Wayne Morrison as Port Righ Rockford Illinois USA |
| Apr 16, 2010 | Small Potatoes Rockford Illinois US |
| Apr 10, 2010 | Sharpe World Music Ensemble Rockford Illinois US |
| Apr 3, 2010 | California Guitar Trio in Concert ROCKFORD Illinois US |
| Apr 3, 2010 | California Guitar Trio Guitar Clinc ROCKFORD Illinois US |
| Mar 27, 2010 | Carrie Elkin ROCKFORD Illinois US |
| Mar 26, 2010 | Monroe Crossing ROCKFORD Illinois US |
| Mar 12, 2010 | David Mallett ROCKFORD Illinois US |
| Mar 5, 2010 | Danny Schmidt ROCKFORD Illinois US |
| Feb 27, 2010 | Eclectica in Concert ROCKFORD Illinois US |
| Feb 27, 2010 | Eclectica - Technique & Improv Clinic ROCKFORD Illinois US |
| Feb 20, 2010 | Lou & Peter Berryman US |
| Feb 16, 2010 | Caleb Hawley & Reed Waddle ROCKFORD Illinois US |
| Feb 13, 2010 | James Lee Stanley ROCKFORD Illinois US |
Charlotte's Web, along with Snapshotmusic is jumping on to the bandwidth again - we're going live on-line! |
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| Feb 12, 2010 | Ellis ROCKFORD Illinois US |
| Feb 6, 2010 | The Dang-Its US |
| Feb 5, 2010 | Peter Mulvey ROCKFORD Illinois US |
| Jan 30, 2010 | Dorothy Paige-Turner & The Joel Ross Quartet Rockford Illinois US |
| Jan 23, 2010 | Chris Proctor in Concert ROCKFORD Illinois US |
| Jan 23, 2010 | Chris Proctor Guitar Clinic ROCKFORD Illinois US |
| Dec 18, 2009 | "Festive Fiddling" with Randy Sabien & Friends ROCKFORD Illinois US |
| Dec 11, 2009 | Bittersweet Christmas Band Rockford Illinois US |
The holidays are a mixed bag and so is the Bittersweet Christmas Band! From Thanksgiving through December 25th, traditional artists Cooper, Nelson & Early join forces with songwriter and "wise" woman Susan Urban for a show that presents every possible perspective on the holiday season from the reverent to the ridiculous. Two to four-part harmonies and masterful instrumentation on guitar, hand drum and other percussion instruments, dulcimer and pennywhistle make the Bittersweet Christmas Band an act not to be missed! |
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| Dec 6, 2009 | Blues Mandolin Madness ROCKFORD Illinois US |
| Dec 4, 2009 | Patrick Ball Rockford Illinois US |
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| Nov 28, 2009 | Richard Gilewitz ROCKFORD Illinois US |
| Nov 28, 2009 | GillaCamp Gourmet ROCKFORD Illinois US |
| Nov 25, 2009 | 2nd Annual Thanksgiving Show ROCKFORD Illinois US |
| Nov 21, 2009 | Annie & Rod Capps Rockford IL |
About Annie and Rod: With a rootsy vibe, a touch of twang, and a soulful groove, Annie and Rod Capps are a genre-bending singer/songwriter duo. Genuine, effortless and endearing; they’ve been enchanting audiences in quality music venues, house concerts, coffeehouses and festivals throughout the Midwest and beyond, making a name for themselves as one of Michigan's top performing artists.
They're proud to announce the release their 6th recording, “My Blue Garden”, a collection of poignant, thought-provoking portraits, backed up by a top-shelf ensemble of some of the finest Michigan artists. In the first month of its release it became the # 2 album on the Folk Radio charts and the title track was the #1 Song. Jason Dennie, of Redford, MI will be joining Annie and Rod on stage, adding both mandolin and harmony vocal to their set. While, Jason is best known for his solo fingerstyle guitar work, of late he’s been singing up a storm, letting his sweet bluegrass-influenced tenor voice be heard on both traditional songs and his own original compositions. http://jasondennie.com |
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| Nov 20, 2009 | Pieta Brown Rockford Illinois US |
About Pieta: Since the sublime ‘Remember The Sun’ (One Little Indian Records), Pieta Brown continues to ride the upward arc begun with her eponymous debut in 2002 and extended by 2005’s critically acclaimed ‘In the Cool’. 'Remember The Sun' landed at 2 on music critic Michael Ross’ list for the Village Voice’s 35th Annual Critic’s Poll, and the Wall Street Journal included it in their list of the best of 2007. This enigmatic Midwesterner has also recently released a new EP, entitled "Flight Time", which seemingly arrived out of the blue and has already landed on critic’s lists as well (No Depression Individual Critic’s Picks of 2008). Touring with Pieta is Bo Ramsey About Bo: Bo's distinctive, inimitable guitar sounds have graced the recorded works of numerous artists, including extraordinary Nashville singer/songwriter Kate Campbell's Visions Of Plenty (Compass), folk god Pete Seeger with Larry Long on If I Had A Song . . . : The Songs Of Pete Seeger, Vol. II (Appleseed), a track on alt-folkie Ani DiFranco's Swing Set (Righteous Babe), and two tracks — which he also produced — on country-roots queen Iris DeMent's latest disc, Lifeline (Flariella). He's also appeared on discs by R.B. Morris, Mark Stuart, Brother Trucker, Joe Price and Jennifer Danielson. He also produced a six-song session for Joan Baez. The demand for Ramsey's unmistakable imprint on other artists' work has tended to keep his own work on the back-burner, but Bo's a fine, evocative and passionate writer in his own right and a commanding singer and performer. Come see him live with Pieta on November 20. |
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| Nov 19, 2009 | Crossroads Blues Society workshop ROCKFORD Illinois US |
| Nov 18, 2009 | Crossroads Blues Society ROCKFORD Illinois US |
Crossroads Blues Society Press Release
School programs will be held both days . Keith School and RESA Middle School will have programs Wednesday afternoon. On Wednesday evening we will be hosting an evening show at Big Cities Lounge at 7:30 PM. Tickets for the show are $7 in advance and for members, $10 at the door, and free for students accompanied by adults. Thursday school; programs are at Spring Creek Elementary School and Montessori Magnet School. On Thursday evening we will hold both a harmonica and guitar lesson workshop. Joe will school those who sign up on blues harp while Eric will instruct attendees on blues guitar. This will be held at Katie’s Cup on 7th Street in Rockford at 7 PM. The workshop fee is $20 per person.
Joe Filsiko & Eric Noden’s first CD“Live” featured versions of early blues and roots songs by Sonny Terry, Daddy Stovepipe, Fred McDowell and the Gwen Foster. The CD’s success led to several European tours as well as festival and workshop appearances in the US. Their new release “I.C. Special” (reviewed in this issue) continues to draw on American music from the 1920’s & 30’s. All 15 tunes on “I.C. Special” were written by either Joe or Eric and each represents a different branch of American roots music. This new work brings Joe & Eric into a realm that embraces their influences while blending them together in unique ways. This fall the duo will be performing at the World Harmonica Festival in Trossingen, Germany as well as the Harmonicales festival in Condat, France. For more information on the two artists, visit: www.ericnoden.com/Filisko_Noden/bio.html Contact Steve Jones for information, evening show tickets or to sign up for the workshops. We hope to see a great turnout at the show and workshops! Call Steve at 779-537-4006 for tickets, information and workshop reservations! |
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| Nov 13, 2009 | Kilborn Alley Rockford Illinois US |
| Nov 7, 2009 | The Dean Moriarty Jazz Band Rockford IL |
About Dean Moriarty Jazz Band: The Dean Moriarty Jazz Band has been playing to enthusiastic audiences for over a decade in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. The seven piece band provides a powerful sound whose repertoire includes dynamic original compositions in a variety of styles ranging from straight ahead jazz and bebop to energetic Latin and contemporary sounds. The group has won Best of Rockford and Platinum Best of Rockford at the On the Waterfront Festival in Rockford, IL and recently received a RAMI award for Best Contemporary Jazz Band. Featured players include Chris Hyatt, piano; Tim Shaffer, bass; Phil Pilcher, sax; Jeff Layng, flugelhorn and trumpet; Dan Kasten, drums; and Jimi Harsevoort & Tito Cevallos, percussion. This concert event co-sponsored by: WNIJ 89.5 FM JustGoods www.justgoods.info Minglewood www.minglewood.us |
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| Nov 6, 2009 | Sons of the Never Wrong - CD Release Party! Rockford IL |
| Oct 30, 2009 | Jim Post Halloween & CD Release Party! Rockford Illinois US |
Jim Post of Friend & Lover: “I think it’s so groovy now, that people are finally gettin’ together!” Jim Post's latest release Reach Out Together, 2009, embodies & expresses the entire spirit of the 60s Love Peace & Freedom Movement©. Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, Writer/Performer/Play-Write & Recording Artist of over 30 albums, including children’s music and the seminal rock-n-roll mega-hit, Reach Out in the Darkness! We all know and love Post's theatrics on stage and we can't wait to see what he'll do for Halloween! “This elfin troubador, in whom are married Irish tenor, revival sermonist, and hillbilly bluesman a la Jimmie Rogers, works upon his audience like a preacher, and is able to control the energy in the room without lapse for the entire duration of the performance.” BILLBOARD |
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| Oct 24, 2009 | Kraig Kenning Concert Rockford Illinois US |
Kraig Kenning is an Americana/ Fingerstyle/Blues singer-songwriter, and National Slide Guitar Champion from Chicago. He has sold over 70,000 CDs from the stage without a record deal. Kraig plays from the heart and his commitment equals the best in the business. He has opened for such greats as: Sonny Landreth, Mick Taylor, Charlie Daniels, Willy Porter and Pierre Bensusan. Kraig has played the Chicago Blues Fest 10 years in a row. He also performs biannually as a featured artist at the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville. Touring the past 20 years he has evoked comparisons to inspirations such as Dylan, Clapton, Cockburn, Hedges, and Kottke. |
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| Oct 24, 2009 | Kraig Kenning Slide Guitar Workshop Rockford IL |
About Kraig: Call him contemporary folk, blues, roots rock, American Fingerstyle or Americana. Regardless of the genres crossed, Kraig Kenning manages to leave every audience feeling like they've just spent some quality time with an old friend. Few artists are as capable of connecting so directly with such diverse listeners while playing over 200 dates a year, receiving airplay on 40 stations nationwide, and selling 60,000+ recordings of six self-produced CDs. But Kenning has shaped himself into one of the most capable performers on the planet, touring non-stop for the past decade. "There is an exchange at a spiritual level in a great performance. My goal is to journey with all my listeners to this magical place." Together with his trademark dobro and passionate lyrics, Kraig reminds us just how personal--and potent--original music can be. He's in town for just one day, October 24. You won't want to miss it! |
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| Oct 16, 2009 | Judy Collins Rockford IL |
About Judy: Judy Collins has thrilled audiences worldwide with her unique blend of interpretative folksongs and contemporary themes. Her impressive career has spanned more than 40 years. At 13, Judy Collins made her public debut performing Mozart's "Concerto for Two Pianos" but it was the music of such artists as Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger, as well as the traditional songs of the folk revival, that sparked Judy Collins' love of lyrics. She soon moved away from the classical piano and began her lifelong love with the guitar. In 1961, Judy Collins released her first album, A Maid of Constant Sorrow, at the age of 22 and began a thirty-five year association with Jac Holzman and Elektra Records. Judy Collins is also noted for her rendition of Joni Mitchell's "Both Sides Now" on her classic 1967 album, Wildflowers. "Both Sides Now" has since been entered into the Grammy's Hall of Fame. Winning "Song of the Year" at the 1975 Grammy's Awards show was Judy's version of "Send in the Clowns," a ballad written by Stephen Sondheim for the Broadway musical "A Little Night Music." Judy Collins continues to create music of hope and healing that lights up the world and speaks to the heart. The cultural icon will appear for one night only, October 16, at The Coronado Theatre. |
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| Oct 9, 2009 | Sara Watkins of Nickel Creek Rockford IL |
| Oct 3, 2009 | Live Concert Recordings at ArtScene Rockford Illinois US |
| Oct 2, 2009 | Live Concert Recordings at ArtScene Rockford Illinois US |
| Sep 11, 2009 | Chicago Rhythm & Blues Kings ROCKFORD IL USA |
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| Aug 8, 2009 | Gustavo Leon Flores ROCKFORD IL USA |
