Indy Folk Series
Announcing
our Eighth Season: 2008-2009
12 and
under free - Snacks, coffee and wine
available www.indyfolkseries.org
All concerts are
Saturday evenings, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m., except Friday, September 26 (Bill
Staines)
September 26: Bill Staines NOTE: FRIDAY CONCERT
Bill’s concerts are
among our most popular ever. A prominent folkie since the 1960s, his songs have
been recorded by artists from Peter, Paul and Mary to Jerry Jeff Walker. Fellow
artist Nanci Griffith says “He carries on where Woody left off.” www.acousticmusic.com/staines/ $15
October 25: Michael Johnathon
A self-described
folksinger, songwriter and tree hugger, Michael Johnathon has been called “Woody
Guthrie in a cyber world”. One reviewer said he combines “the inventiveness of
Bob Dylan, the melodic voice of John Denver, [and] the showmanship of Garrison
Keillor.” http://americanaagency.com/aa_mjohnathon.html $10
November 29: Open Mic Night Benefit
Enjoy a houseful of local artists pitching
in to benefit a great cause. (Beneficiary to be announced.)
IFS Open Mic
Nights are an annual highlight of artistry and goodwill. $8
February 21, 2009: Blueprint Music
Five memorable musicians, driven by Kate Lamont’s soulful vocals
and poetic lyrics and Doug Sauter’s guitar and banjo playing. Add artists on
cello, mandolin/fiddle and Dobro/African percussion, and enjoy Blueprint Music’s
unique mix of folk, bluegrass, progressive rock,
March 28: Goldmine Pickers
Goldmine Pickers
is a young, passionate, four-piece band weaving together roots and inspiration
in bluegrass, jazz, folk and Irish traditions to create an energetic new space
in
April 18: Amy Carol Webb
Singer-songwriter Amy
Carol Webb is known as a "beloved song weaver." She is passionate, powerful, and
poignant. She's the girl next door and no ordinary woman. Come and savor her
music—you’ll understand. www.amycarolwebb.com/ $10
May 16: Emily Ann Thompson: A Celtic
Celebration
Emily’s Celtic fiddling
has been called “organic, fresh, and full of passion.” She plays traditional
Irish, Scottish, and