Small Time Singers

Small Time Singers
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It's funny what pops up when you search Flickr for "oak" "park" and "bluegrass." Though I can't agree with the comment about Mary's facial expressions.

Tributosaurus becomes The Allman Bros.

THURSDAY, JULY 3RD
TRIBUTOSAURUS BECOMES THE ALLMAN BROTHERS
at the Fitzgerald's American Music Festival

6615 Roosevelt Road - Berwyn IL
10:15pm - $25 festival admission
Tickets available at the gate - no advance sales

www.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com

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SAT, JUNE 28TH (NOT FRIDAY)

CAN YOU PICK OUT THE GROSSO IN THIS LINE UP?
Jim and Mary's son Adam is performing at Martyr's with his worldbeat ensemble Euforquestra. More info at Euforquestra.com and Martyrslive.com.

RIP

Utah Phillips - A short jog through a long memory


U. Utah Phillips has passed away in his sleep at 11:30PM PDT on May 23, 2008. Utah has caught the westbound, and I am at a great loss. For myself and my wife Pam, to Joanna and to all Utah's family and friends we express our deepest sympathy. We have lost a truly caring man. - Chris 05/24/08

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Upcoming Tuesdays at Skrine Chops

Tuesdays at Skrine Chops:

• 06/17:  Matthew Francis Andersen croons his own tunes - www.myspace.com/matthewfrancisandersen
• 06/24:  The Frosting Collaborative: Mark Grzelak (Javelinas) & Laura Lopardo - www.myspace.com/thefrostingcollaborative & www.myspace.com/javelinas
• 07/01: Hoyle Brothers – www.myspace.com/thehoylebrothers
• 07/08:  The Frosting Collaborative: Mark Grzelak (Javelinas) & Laura Lopardo - www.myspace.com/thefrostingcollaborative & www.myspace.com/javelinas
• 07/15:  The Northside Southpaws - www.myspace.com/northsidesouthpaws
• 07/22:  The Frosting Collaborative: Mark Grzelak (Javelinas) & Laura Lopardo - www.myspace.com/thefrostingcollaborative & www.myspace.com/javelinas
• 7/29:  Holiday House - www.myspace.com/holidayhouse3

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Concerts & Events | Old Town School of Folk Music

"Few bands have produced instrumental virtuosos who can follow the lead of newgrass icons like Sam Bush, Tony Rice and David Grisman. The Waybacks, on the other hand, feature hot pickers who are destined to become revered new-acousticians" - Acoustic Guitar Magazine

Concerts & Events | Old Town School of Folk Music

Friday, June 20, 2008 | 8:00 PM
Gary and Laura Maurer Concert Hall :: 4544 N Lincoln Ave.

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Congratulations to Rachel Baiman

Write Rachel a note of post-graduate well wishes on her MySpace page.

Master Class at Val's Halla with Corky Siegel

Val's Halla :: What's New

May 31 at 3:30 pm we are honored to host a Master Class by the master of all things musical - CORKY SIEGEL. Corky has a new book out called LET YOUR MUSIC SOAR and will come to the Val's halla Stage, ready to critique your talent and help you present it to the world --- a rare opportunity for teachers and students.

Call 708 524 1004 for more info.

Cajun Trio ... Mighty, Mighty Fine!

Oak Park Farmer's Market Opening Day Kid's Video

A nice family from Oak Park made a lovely video of the opening day that features several moments of the Farmer's Market musicians performing. Take a look.

Front Row Fanatic Sweepstakes

The Henderson Crooked Road Series guitar was meticulously handcrafted and includes stunning mother of pearl details. Route 58, the route of The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail, as well as depictions of guitars and mandolins are inlaid on the fretboard. Expect to find “Henderson” inlaid in the headstock and in the purfling on the back. Henderson guitars are typically made of Appalachian spruce, rosewood, mahogany, and ebony. Enter now for your chance to win this rare instrument!

Front Row Fanatic Sweepstakes

This sweepstakes is posted by Virginia Is For Lovers (the tourism bureau) and the top two prizes are hand-made guitars, plus a vacation package. I'd say there'd be a better chance of winning for a promotion like this because it's not universally publicized. Sure, you need to give up some private info. But you ought to look at these guitars!

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Mighty Fine Video from Opening Day 2008

Ain't we got fun?!

OPENING DAY AT THE FARMER'S MARKET 2008 was MIGHTY FINE INDEED!

JACK AND BOB AT SKRINE CHOPS
Swain and Lopardo, that is. They're performing this coming Tuesday night at Skrine Chops on Madison Street in Forest Park (west of Harlem, east of Circle). Sets begin at 8:30 pm. Come early for the amazing chops, steaks and sides.

Mighty Fine Concert at Old Town School

Event Detail Concerts & Events

The Sparrow Quartet features world renowned banjoist, composer Bela Fleck, Grammy-nominated fiddler Casey Driessen, roots/classical cellist Ben Sollee, and the inimitable, unstoppable Abigail Washburn from Uncle Earl. The group became the first artists to tour Tibet and China on a US government sponsored cultural mission. With one foot rooted in the fiery sounds of Appalachia and the other in the Szechuan province, The Sparrow Quartet makes music for the global citizen.

Saturday, June 07, 2008
7:00 PM & 10:00 PM
Gary and Laura Maurer Concert Hall :: 4544 N Lincoln Ave.

Abigail Washburn & The Sparrow Quartet featuring Bela Fleck, Casey Driessen and Ben Sollee

YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.

Mighty Fine Boston Band - Crooked Still

Crooked Still
Meet Crooked Still, the hot young alternative bluegrass group on a mission to bend the boundaries of traditional music. The unlikely combination of banjo, cello, and double-bass drives this low lonesome band, whose captivating vocals and high-wire solos have enraptured audiences all over North America and Ireland since 2001.

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Hey I just stumbled upon this Boston band while shopping for tunes on eMusic. Their debut album "Shaken by a Low Sound" is filled with traditional American old-time/bluegrass tunes, but the performances are wonderful -- especially the vocals. You know, I've come to the point in my life at which the vocals are everything. And this album is lovely. Comparisons to the neo-roots band Ollabelle and its blend of male-and-female harmonies are unavoidable. Crooked Still brings its own unique instrumentation (including cello) and a Celtic edge.

Hear them on MySpace -- http://myspace.com/crookedstill

The Replays at Ave Ale House

the Replays


Saturday, May 24, 2008
Avenue Ale House
825 S. Oak Park Ave.
Oak Park
First set at 9:30 PM

Cheaper than the Stones and slightly younger…

BSM Plays the Appalachian Jaw Harp

LIMITED OPENING - MAY 24TH
Surprisingly, the Oak Park Farmer's Market is opening early this year. The first weekend will be Sat., May 24th. Save the date.