Already being hailed as the next Woody Guthrie\, Crys Matthews is
among the brightest stars of the new generation of social justice music-m
akers. A powerful lyricist whose songs of compassionate dissent reflect he
r lived experience as what she lightheartedly calls “the poster-child for
intersectionality\,” Justin Hiltner of Bluegrass Situation called Matthews
gift “a reminder of what beauty can occur when we bridge those divides.”<
/div>\n
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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Folk
CONTACT:Brian Quinn\; 508-789-7611\; brian@lastdanceproductions.com\; https
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DESCRIPTION:The Kennedys\, Songwriting duo Pete and Maura Kennedy make a st
rong return to the studio and stage after three years of weekly live-strea
med lockdown-era concerts. They took the opportunity to explore classic so
ngwriting in-depth\, performing over a thousand songs during the pandemic.
That vast overview strengthened and refined their own writing and laid th
e foundation for this new collection of original\, socially-conscious song
s.\n“After such a deep dive into American roots music\, we felt like we ha
d a new set of writing tools. We were ready to create this body of work\,
and there’s just SO much to write about\,” says Maura. “During our five-ye
ar hiatus from writing and recording\, America changed in massive ways\, d
ivisive ways that have shaken our whole foundation. That has to be address
ed by creative artists\, those of us who have a voice to speak for others.
Our love of the great things about this country\, things that are under t
hreat\, is the reason we decided to make “Headwinds” the title track of th
e CD. Political and social headwinds are making it hard to get back “home’
to our greatness as a nation. We want to push back in a positive way agai
nst those winds.”\nIn addition to singing and writing\, Pete and Maura are
multi-instrumentalists. The thirteen songs are cast in a soundscape that
draws from the classic canon of American roots\, in keeping with the theme
of getting back “home” as a nation. Acoustic and electric guitars\, a vin
tage steel guitar\, a gospel-inflected piano/organ mix\, and even a slide
ukulele all add colors to a song bag of sounds that have drawn us together
during hard times. Pete and Maura believe that those sounds still have th
e power to pull us through again.\nThe Kennedys began their writing and to
uring life three decades ago as members of Nanci Griffith’s Blue Moon Orch
estra\, developing their own sound as a frequent support act on Nanci’s to
urs across America\, Ireland\, Scotland and England. Collaborations with N
anci continued\, culminating in Pete and Maura producing her final album\,
“Intersections.” Along the way\, they hosted a nationwide radio program\,
“The Dharma Cafe” on Sirius/XM\, wrote and released sixteen CDs of origin
al music\, and have been core artists on folk radio\, expanding their audi
ence further with the inception of the AAA and Americana formats.\nMore La
st Dance Productions events here.\nTickets: https://rosegardenfolk.com/mus
ic/shows/the-kennedys-nov-18-2023/.
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age after three years of weekly live-streamed lockdown-era concerts. They
took the opportunity to explore classic songwriting in-depth\, performing
over a thousand songs during the pandemic. That vast overview strengthened
and refined their own writing and laid the foundation for this new collec
tion of original\, socially-conscious songs.
\n
“After such a deep di
ve into American roots music\, we felt like we had a new set of writing to
ols. We were ready to create this body of work\, and there’s just SO much
to write about\,” says Maura. “During our five-year hiatus from writing an
d recording\, America changed in massive ways\, divisive ways that have sh
aken our whole foundation. That has to be addressed by creative artists\,
those of us who have a voice to speak for others. Our love of the great th
ings about this country\, things that are under threat\, is the reason we
decided to make “Headwinds” the title track of the CD. Political and socia
l headwinds are making it hard to get back “home’ to our greatness as a na
tion. We want to push back in a positive way against those winds.”
\n
In addition to singing and writing\, Pete and Maura are multi-instrumenta
lists. The thirteen songs are cast in a soundscape that draws from the cla
ssic canon of American roots\, in keeping with the theme of getting back “
home” as a nation. Acoustic and electric guitars\, a vintage steel guitar\
, a gospel-inflected piano/organ mix\, and even a slide ukulele all add co
lors to a song bag of sounds that have drawn us together during hard times
. Pete and Maura believe that those sounds still have the power to pull us
through again.
\n
The Kennedys began their writing and touring life
three decades ago as members of Nanci Griffith’s Blue Moon Orchestra\, dev
eloping their own sound as a frequent support act on Nanci’s tours across
America\, Ireland\, Scotland and England. Collaborations with Nanci contin
ued\, culminating in Pete and Maura producing her final album\, “Intersect
ions.” Along the way\, they hosted a nationwide radio program\, “The Dharm
a Cafe” on Sirius/XM\, wrote and released sixteen CDs of original music\,
and have been core artists on folk radio\, expanding their audience furthe
r with the inception of the AAA and Americana formats.
\n
More Last D
ance Productions events here.
\n
Tickets: https://rosegardenfolk.com/music/shows/the-kennedys-
nov-18-2023/.
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CONTACT:Brian Quinn\; 508-789-7611\; brian@lastdanceproductions.com\; https
://lastdanceproductions.com/
DESCRIPTION:Presenting the Reunion Tour of “On A Winter’s Night” from veter
an singer-songwriters that remain among the brightest stars of the singer/
songwriter movement for the past three decades. In 1994 Christine Lavin ga
thered them together\, along with folk and Americana artists to showcase m
usic of the Winter Season on the now-classic On A Winter’s Night CD\, foll
owed by several years of touring collaborations. These artists have releas
ed dozens of recordings and toured steadily through the decades\, with fon
d memories of their touring days together. The winter season is again cele
brated by these unique and popular performers\, back together by popular d
emand.\nCLIFF EBERHARDT\nOne of the most original songsmiths currently on
tour\, Eberhardt is a highly intelligent\, articulate artist whose penetra
ting and profound lyrics are sometimes overshadowed by his extraordinary g
uitar playing. Upon close listening\, the Philadelphia-born singer’s gift
for the English language is abundantly clear. The words that tumble from h
is mouth are framed by a raspy yet deeply elegant voice. Like John Hammond
and Richie Havens\, Eberhardt continues to carry the torch for traditiona
l and contemporary folk music through his strong live shows. Whether he’s
out on tour solo or with a small band\, Eberhardt’s guitar playing\, singi
ng\, and original folk songs and blues make for a compelling\, thought-fil
led\, emotional roller coaster of a concert.\nJOHN GORKA\nHailed by Rollin
g Stone as “the leading singer/songwriter of the New Folk movement\,” John
Gorka is perhaps the quintessential singer-songwriter of the 90’s folk sc
ene. Originally from New Jersey\, John served an apprenticeship at Godfrey
Daniels coffeehouse in Bethlehem\, PA\, then the Greenwich Village Fast F
olk scene. Winning the prestigious New Folk award at the Kerrville Folk Fe
stival\, in 1984\, he was then signed to Red House Records on which he rel
eased his landmark first of 17 recordings\, I Know. Boston Globe penned Go
rka “for the sophisticated intelligence and the provocative originality of
his songs.” Recent accolades include 2016’s Indie Acoustic Project’s Best
Singer/Songwriter CD of the Year for Before Beginning (Red House Records)
. 2018 brought his latest release\, and 14th of his career\, True In Time
(Compass Records). True In Time (Compass Records).\n\nOn A Winter’s Night
\nLUCY KAPLANSKY\n“A truly gifted performer…full of enchanting songs” (New
York Times). Blending country\, folk and pop styles\, Lucy has the unique
ability to make every song sound fresh\, whether singing her own sweet or
iginals\, covering country classics by June Carter Cash and Gram Parsons\,
or singing pop favorites by Lennon/McCartney and Nick Lowe. Lucy’s iconic
voice has been featured in film and on television\, including commercials
like Chevrolet’s iconic “Heartbeat of America” jingle. A Billboard-charti
ng singer and one of the top-selling artists on Red House Records\, she ha
s topped the folk and Americana radio charts and has been featured on show
s throughout the world from NPR’s Weekend and Morning Editions to BBC Radi
o to CBS Sunday Morning. One of the most in-demand harmony singers\, Lucy
has sung on countless records\, performing with Suzanne Vega\, Bryan Ferry
\, Nanci Griffith\, and Shawn Colvin.\nPATTY LARKIN\nShe redefines the bou
ndaries of folk-urban pop music with her inventive guitar wizardry and unc
ompromising lyrics and vocals. Acoustic Guitar Magazine hails her\, “sound
scape experiments” while Rolling Stone praises her\, “evocative and sonic
shading.” She has been described as\, “riveting” (Chicago Tribune)\, “hypn
otic” (Entertainment Weekly)\, and a “drop-dead brilliant” performer (Perf
orming Songwriter). Recently an Artist-in-Residence at Berklee College of
Music – and now on the faculty at Fine Arts Work Center – Larkin reflects\
, “I have been energized by the poets\, writers\, and artists I have met w
hile teaching\, and find myself on a journey to break down some of the pre
dictable pathways that songs can travel.” Bird in a Cage\, her 14th CD now
available\, puts poems from ten notable poets to song\, including US Poet
Laureates William Carlos Williams\, Stanley Kunitz\, Kay Ryan\, Robert Pi
nsky\, and Billy Collins\, for a new and haunting collection that pulses w
ith the magic of lyricism. Poems are made to be shared aloud\, and with Bi
rd\, Patty takes up that tradition and sets it aglow.\nYou’ll undoubtedly
be warm On This Winter’s Night.\nMore Last Dance Productions events here.
\nTickets: https://regenttheatre.com/details/on_a_winters_night_2024.
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n A Winter’s Night” from veteran singer-songwriters that remain among the
brightest stars of the singer/songwriter movement for the past three decad
es. In 1994 Christine Lavin gathered them together\, along with folk and A
mericana artists to showcase music of the Winter Season on the now-classic
On A Winter’s Night CD\, followed by several years of touring collaborati
ons. These artists have released dozens of recordings and toured steadily
through the decades\, with fond memories of their touring days together. T
he winter season is again celebrated by these unique and popular performer
s\, back together by popular demand.
\n
CLIFF EBERHARDT
\n
One of
the most original songsmiths currently on tour\, Eberhardt is a highly in
telligent\, articulate artist whose penetrating and profound lyrics are so
metimes overshadowed by his extraordinary guitar playing. Upon close liste
ning\, the Philadelphia-born singer’s gift for the English language is abu
ndantly clear. The words that tumble from his mouth are framed by a raspy
yet deeply elegant voice. Like John Hammond and Richie Havens\, Eberhardt
continues to carry the torch for traditional and contemporary folk music t
hrough his strong live shows. Whether he’s out on tour solo or with a smal
l band\, Eberhardt’s guitar playing\, singing\, and original folk songs an
d blues make for a compelling\, thought-filled\, emotional roller coaster
of a concert.
\n
JOHN GORKA
\n
Hailed by Rolling Stone as “the lea
ding singer/songwriter of the New Folk movement\,” John Gorka is perhaps t
he quintessential singer-songwriter of the 90’s folk scene. Originally fro
m New Jersey\, John served an apprenticeship at Godfrey Daniels coffeehous
e in Bethlehem\, PA\, then the Greenwich Village Fast Folk scene. Winning
the prestigious New Folk award at the Kerrville Folk Festival\, in 1984\,
he was then signed to Red House Records on which he released his landmark
first of 17 recordings\, I Know. Boston Globe penned Gorka “for the sophis
ticated intelligence and the provocative originality of his songs.” Recent
accolades include 2016’s Indie Acoustic Project’s Best Singer/Songwriter
CD of the Year for Before Beginning (Red House Records). 2018 brought his
latest release\, and 14th of his career\, True In Time (Compass Records).
True In Time (Compass Records).
\n
\n
On
A Winter’s Night
\n
LUCY KAPLANSKY
\n
“A truly gifted performer…f
ull of enchanting songs” (New York Times). Blending country\, folk and pop
styles\, Lucy has the unique ability to make every song sound fresh\, whe
ther singing her own sweet originals\, covering country classics by June C
arter Cash and Gram Parsons\, or singing pop favorites by Lennon/McCartney
and Nick Lowe. Lucy’s iconic voice has been featured in film and on telev
ision\, including commercials like Chevrolet’s iconic “Heartbeat of Americ
a” jingle. A Billboard-charting singer and one of the top-selling artists
on Red House Records\, she has topped the folk and Americana radio charts
and has been featured on shows throughout the world from NPR’s Weekend and
Morning Editions to BBC Radio to CBS Sunday Morning. One of the most in-d
emand harmony singers\, Lucy has sung on countless records\, performing wi
th Suzanne Vega\, Bryan Ferry\, Nanci Griffith\, and Shawn Colvin.
\n
PATTY L
ARKIN
\n
She redefines the boundaries of folk-urban pop music wit
h her inventive guitar wizardry and uncompromising lyrics and vocals. Acou
stic Guitar Magazine hails her\, “soundscape experiments” while Rolling St
one praises her\, “evocative and sonic shading.” She has been described as
\, “riveting” (Chicago Tribune)\, “hypnotic” (Entertainment Weekly)\, and
a “drop-dead brilliant” performer (Performing Songwriter). Recently an Art
ist-in-Residence at Berklee College of Music – and now on the faculty at F
ine Arts Work Center – Larkin reflects\, “I have been energized by the poe
ts\, writers\, and artists I have met while teaching\, and find myself on
a journey to break down some of the predictable pathways that songs can tr
avel.” Bird in a Cage\, her 14th CD now available\, puts poems from ten no
table poets to song\, including US Poet Laureates William Carlos Williams\
, Stanley Kunitz\, Kay Ryan\, Robert Pinsky\, and Billy Collins\, for a ne
w and haunting collection that pulses with the magic of lyricism. Poems ar
e made to be shared aloud\, and with Bird\, Patty takes up that tradition
and sets it aglow.
\n
You’ll undoubtedly be warm On This Winter’s Nig
ht.
\n
More Last Dance Productions events here.
\n
Tickets: https://regenttheatre.com/details/on
_a_winters_night_2024.
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CONTACT:Brian Quinn\; 508-789-7611\; brian@lastdanceproductions.com\; https
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DESCRIPTION:The Jim Kweskin Extravaganza is a live concert that will honor
and celebrate Jim’s legacy and his contributions to the music industry ove
r the past 60-plus years.\nJim Kweskin is the founder of the legendary 196
0s Jim Kweskin Jug Band with Fritz Richmond\, Geoff Muldaur\, Maria Muldau
r\, Mel Lyman\, and Bruno Wolfe. During the five years they were together\
, they successfully transformed the sounds of pre-World War II rural music
into a springboard for their good-humored performances. Their imitators w
ere legion\, including a San Francisco jug band that became the Grateful D
ead\, a Los Angeles jug band that became the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band\, and
a New York jug band that became the Lovin’ Spoonful. No other group attain
ed their unique blend of youthful energy and antiquarian expertise\, tight
musicianship\, loose camaraderie\, and infectious swing.\nThe concert wil
l feature songs from Jim’s soon-to-be-released recording on StorySound Rec
ords\, Never Too Late: Jim Kweskin\, Duets with My Friends\, which will b
e released on Friday\, January 26\, 2024. The show will also feature arti
sts and songs from Jim’s storied career\, including the renowned and influ
ential Jim Kweskin Jug Band.\nScheduled to appear along with Jim Kweskin\,
are Maria Muldaur\, Geoff Muldaur\, Samoa Wilson\, Annie Raines\, Paul Ri
shell\, Juli Crockett\, Suzy Thompson\, and Matthew Berlin. Additional ar
tists appearing will be announced soon.\nMore Last Dance Productions event
s here.\nTickets: https://regenttheatre.com/tickets_events.
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legacy and his contributions to the music industry over the past 60-plus
years.
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r\, Mel Lyman\, and Bruno Wolfe. During the five years they were together\
, they successfully transformed the sounds of pre-World War II rural music
into a springboard for their good-humored performances. Their imitators w
ere legion\, including a San Francisco jug band that became the Grateful D
ead\, a Los Angeles jug band that became the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band\, and
a New York jug band that became the Lovin’ Spoonful. No other group attain
ed their unique blend of youthful energy and antiquarian expertise\, tight
musicianship\, loose camaraderie\, and infectious swing.
\n
The conc
ert will feature songs from Jim’s soon-to-be-released recording on StorySo
und Records\, Never Too Late: Jim Kweskin\, Duets with My Friends\
, which will be released on Friday\, January 26\, 2024. The show will als
o feature artists and songs from Jim’s storied career\, including the reno
wned and influential Jim Kweskin Jug Band.
\n
Scheduled to appear alo
ng with Jim Kweskin\, are Maria Muldaur\, Geoff Muldaur\, Samoa Wilson\, A
nnie Raines\, Paul Rishell\, Juli Crockett\, Suzy Thompson\, and Matthew B
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\n
More
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\n
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CONTACT:Brian Quinn\; 508-789-7611\; brian@lastdanceproductions.com\; https
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DESCRIPTION:Danielle Miraglia comes armed with a strong steady thumb on an
old Gibson and an infectious stomp-box rhythm with tunes ranging from hear
t-felt to socially conscious that will move both your heart and hips. Her
latest “Bright Shining Stars” debuted at #15 on the Billboard Blues Charts
. Cascade Blues Association calls it “… tough as rawhide\, but smooth as b
lended whiskey.” Released Oct 2020 with Vizztone Label Group\, it’s a sol
o acoustic folk/blues record that highlights the one-woman-band live sound
she’s honed over the years\, featuring guest appearances by talented frie
nds Laurence Scudder\, Peter Parcek and Richard “Rosy” Rosenblatt. It incl
udes originals as well as a collection of songs she covers at live shows\,
paying homage to influences like Big Bill Broonzy\, Bob Dylan\, Janis Jop
lin and more\, plus the title track “Bright Shining Stars\,” written by he
r husband\, Tom Bianchi.\nFor More Last Dance Productions events\, click h
ere.\nTickets: https://massartscenter.org/current_shows/2024-danielle-mira
glia-sunday-march-24/.
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rong steady thumb on an old Gibson and an infectious stomp-box rhythm with
tunes ranging from heart-felt to socially conscious that will move both y
our heart and hips. Her latest “Bright Shining Stars” debuted at #15 on th
e Billboard Blues Charts. Cascade Blues Association calls it “… tough
as rawhide\, but smooth as blended whiskey.” Released Oct 2020 with
Vizztone Label Group\, it’s a solo acoustic folk/blues record that
highlights the one-woman-band live sound she’s honed over the years\, fea
turing guest appearances by talented friends Laurence Scudder\, Peter Parc
ek and Richard “Rosy” Rosenblatt. It includes originals as well as a colle
ction of songs she covers at live shows\, paying homage to influences like
Big Bill Broonzy\, Bob Dylan\, Janis Joplin and more\, plus the title tra
ck “Bright Shining Stars\,” written by her husband\, Tom Bianchi.
\n
For More Last Dance Productions events\, click here.
\n
Tickets: https://massa
rtscenter.org/current_shows/2024-danielle-miraglia-sunday-march-24/.
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CONTACT:Brian Quinn\; 508-789-7611\; brian@lastdanceproductions.com\; https
://rosegardenfolk.com/music/shows/vance-gilbert-the-finals-of-performing-s
ongwriter-competition-may-18-2024/
DESCRIPTION:Vance Gilbert is a versatile and influential acoustic singer-so
ngwriter\, performer\, and coach. He has released 14 albums and performed
at prestigious festivals and venues\, and he’s performed at the Rose Garde
n probably a half-dozen times over the years. His latest album\, “The Moth
er Of Trouble”\, showcases his storytelling skills and diverse musical inf
luences. Vance is the perfect musician to inspire our trio of songwriters
participating that night in our 32nd Performing Songwriter Competition.\n“
If Joni Mitchell and Richie Havens had a love child\, with Rodney Dangerfi
eld as the midwife\, the results might be something close to the great Van
ce Gilbert”\, says Richmond Magazine.\nVance’s new album\, “The Mother Of
Trouble”\, features Grammy winner Lori McKenna on background vocals\, Juno
award recipient and Bonnie Raitt Grammy hit song co-writer Joey Landreth
on guitars\, and Americana-Roots master mandolinist Joe K. Walsh. With 4 b
ullies\, 4 deaths (3 of them murders)\, 3 moms\, 2 accidents\, 2 Black peo
ple\, 2 dogs\, 1 dog ball\, 1 gay kid\, and 1 missed flight thanks to gas
station sushi\, this album benefits from the gifts of time and experience
honing songwriting skills that put this most vital of acoustic storyteller
s at the top of the game.\nOh\, and Management wants to make sure to tell
you that this is the 14th release for this acoustic stalwart.\n30 years in
to his career\, the songwriter’s influence can be felt all over the contem
porary Folk and Americana realm as he has helped pave the way for many of
the BIPOC artists who have followed.\nMore on Vance here.\nFor more Last D
ance Productions events\, click here.\nTickets: https://rosegardenfolk.com
/music/shows/vance-gilbert-the-finals-of-performing-songwriter-competition
-may-18-2024/.
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Vance Gilbert
is a versatile and influential acoustic singer-songwriter\, performer\, a
nd coach. He has released 14 albums and performed at prestigious festivals
and venues\, and he’s performed at the Rose Garden probably a half-dozen
times over the years. His latest album\, “The Mother Of Trouble”\, showcas
es his storytelling skills and diverse musical influences. Vance is the pe
rfect musician to inspire our trio of songwriters participating that night
in our 32nd Performing Songwriter Competition.
\n
“If Joni Mitchell
and Richie Havens had a love child\, with Rodney Dangerfield as the midwif
e\, the results might be something close to the great Vance Gilbert”\, say
s Richmond Magazine.
\n
Vance’s new album\, “The Mother Of Trouble”\,
features Grammy winner Lori McKenna on background vocals\, Juno award rec
ipient and Bonnie Raitt Grammy hit song co-writer Joey Landreth on guitars
\, and Americana-Roots master mandolinist Joe K. Walsh. With 4 bullies\, 4
deaths (3 of them murders)\, 3 moms\, 2 accidents\, 2 Black people\, 2 do
gs\, 1 dog ball\, 1 gay kid\, and 1 missed flight thanks to gas station su
shi\, this album benefits from the gifts of time and experience honing son
gwriting skills that put this most vital of acoustic storytellers at the t
op of the game.
\n
Oh\, and Management wants to make sure to tell you
that this is the 14th release for this acoustic stalwart.
\n
30 year
s into his career\, the songwriter’s influence can be felt all over the co
ntemporary Folk and Americana realm as he has helped pave the way for many
of the BIPOC artists who have followed.
\n
More on Vance here.
\n
For more Last Dance Productions events\, click here.
\n
Tickets: https://rosegardenfolk.com/music/shows/vance-gilbert-t
he-finals-of-performing-songwriter-competition-may-18-2024/.
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CONTACT:Brian Quinn\; 508-789-7611\; brian@lastdanceproductions.com\; https
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DESCRIPTION:Kathy Mattea. Hailed by The Washington Post as “one of Nashvill
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acclaim during her 35-year career in Country\, Bluegrass\, and Folk music\
, including 2 Grammy wins\, 4 CMA Awards\, four #1 country singles\, and f
ive gold albums (plus a platinum Greatest Hits collection). Her latest alb
um is “Pretty Bird\,” produced by her old friend\, roots music wizard Tim
O’Brien. The wide-ranging collection of songs chronicles a period of reded
ication to singing\, digging back in with a vocal coach and emerging with
a poignant and eclectic CD. In addition to creating and recording music an
d performing live on tour\, Kathy is increasingly involved with public bro
adcasting\, consulting and contributing on screen in Ken Burns’ 2019 docum
entary for PBS “Country Music\,” and recently replacing founder Larry Groc
e as the host of the long-running NPR show “Mountain Stage.” For more Last
Dance Productions events\, click here.\n\nTickets: https://regenttheatre.
csstix.com/event-details.php?e=218.
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Kathy Mattea. Hailed by The Washington Post as “on
e of Nashville’s finest song interpreters\,” Kathy Mattea has enjoyed much succ
ess and acclaim during her 35-year career in Country\, Bluegrass\, and Fol
k music\, including 2 Grammy wins\, 4 CMA Awards\, four #1 country singles
\, and five gold albums (plus a platinum Greatest Hits collection). Her la
test album is “Pretty Bird\,” produced by her old friend\, roots music wiz
ard Tim O’Brien. The wide-ranging collection of songs chronicles a period
of rededication to singing\, digging back in with a vocal coach and emergi
ng with a poignant and eclectic CD. In addition to creating and recording
music and performing live on tour\, Kathy is increasingly involved with pu
blic broadcasting\, consulting and contributing on screen in Ken Burns’ 20
19 documentary for PBS “Country Music\,” and recently replacing founder La
rry Groce as the host of the long-running NPR show “Mountain Stage.” For m
ore Last Dance Productions events\, click here.
\n
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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Folk
CONTACT:Brian Quinn\; 508-789-7611\; brian@lastdanceproductions.com\; https
://regenttheatre.com/
DESCRIPTION:Karla Bonoff has been described as one of the finest singer/son
gwriters of her generation. That description is not hyperbole. Bonoff has
enjoyed critical acclaim\, commercial success\, enduring popularity\, and
the unwavering respect of her peers. Karla has seen her songs become hits
for Bonnie Raitt\, Wynonna Judd\, and Linda Ronstadt. Many of Bonoff’s bal
lads are classics. Karla has continued to record and tour extensively\, pl
aying sold-out shows worldwide.\nHearing Karla’s moving vocals on her rich
\, expressive songs is like standing beneath a sparkling waterfall–refresh
ing\, exhilarating\, and restorative. Experiencing them live can be transf
ormative. Fans and critics agree that Bonoff’s songs\, as are her recordin
gs\, are timeless. Many prefer her versions\, live with instrumentation t
hat is clean and spare\, giving Bonoff’s voice room to work its emotional
magic.\n“Long before Alanis and Jewel\, there was a breed of singer/songwr
iters whose earthly anthems of soul-searching\, heartache and joy touched
souls in a way few can muster today. Billboard Magazine.\nFor more Last
Dance Productions events\, click here.\nTickets: https://bit.ly/45B24F3.
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Karla Bonoff has been described as one of the finest singer/songwri
ters of her generation. That description is not hyperbole. Bonoff has enjo
yed critical acclaim\, commercial success\, enduring popularity\, and the
unwavering respect of her peers. Karla has seen her songs become hits for
Bonnie Raitt\, Wynonna Judd\, and Linda Ronstadt. Many of Bonoff’s ballads
are classics. Karla has continued to record and tour extensively\, playin
g sold-out shows worldwide.
\n
Hearing Karla’s moving vocals on her r
ich\, expressive songs is like standing beneath a sparkling waterfall–refr
eshing\, exhilarating\, and restorative. Experiencing them live can be tra
nsformative. Fans and critics agree that Bonoff’s songs\, as are her recor
dings\, are timeless. Many prefer her versions\, live with instrumentatio
n that is clean and spare\, giving Bonoff’s voice room to work its emotion
al magic.
\n
“Long before Alanis and Jewel\, there was a breed of sin
ger/songwriters whose earthly anthems of soul-searching\, heartache and jo
y touched souls in a way few can muster today. Billboard Magazine.
\n
For more Last Dance Productions events\, click here.
\n
Tickets: https://bit.ly/45B24F3.
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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Folk
CONTACT:Brian Quinn\; 508-789-7611\; brian@lastdanceproductions.com\; https
://rosegardenfolk.com/music/shows/jan-18-2025-ash-eric/
DESCRIPTION:Ash & Eric\, a married duo from Worcester\, are known for their
genuine storytelling through music. Their songs navigate the intricacies
of love\, capturing both its triumphs and tribulations. Their album\, “Sur
e\,” touches on love’s dynamics\, offering both solace and reflection. Hav
ing been a team since 2012\, their knack for transforming life’s challenge
s into lyrical narratives stands out. Their beautiful harmonies\, acoustic
guitar work\, and warm stage presence have led them to perform alongside
folk stalwarts like Livingston Taylor and Mark Erelli. Their latest album\
, “Sure\,” was entirely produced by Eric\, and a visual album based on “Su
re\,” called “A Song for Every Sadness\,” was released June 2024.\nMore La
st Dance Productions events here.\n \nTickets: https://rosegardenfolk.com/
music/shows/jan-18-2025-ash-eric/.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T223000
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Ash &
Eric\, a married duo from Worcester\, are known for their ge
nuine storytelling through music. Their songs navigate the intricacies of
love\, capturing both its triumphs and tribulations. Their album\, “Sure\,
” touches on love’s dynamics\, offering both solace and reflection. Having
been a team since 2012\, their knack for transforming life’s challenges i
nto lyrical narratives stands out. Their beautiful harmonies\, acoustic gu
itar work\, and warm stage presence have led them to perform alongside fol
k stalwarts like Livingston Taylor and Mark Erelli. Their latest album\, “
Sure\,” was entirely produced by Eric\, and a visual album based on “Sure\
,” called “A Song for Every Sadness\,” was released June 2024.
\n
Mor
e Last Dance Productions events here.
\n
\n
Tick
ets: https://rosegardenfolk.com/music/shows
/jan-18-2025-ash-eric/.
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CONTACT:Brian Quinn\; 508-789-711\; brian@lastdanceproductions.com\; https:
//rosegardenfolk.com/music/shows/feb-15-2025-mike-laureanno-michelle-saylo
rs/
DESCRIPTION:Mike Laureanno hails from Fall River\, MA an old mill-town infa
mous for its axe wielding resident Lizzie Borden and famous for its chow m
ein sandwiches and pork pies.\n\nA passionate performer\, Mike’s songs ar
e visceral and evocative. He is proud of his roots and many of his songs d
eal with his gritty blue collar hometown and the lives of his family and f
riends. He is a winner of the 2017 Wildflower\, TX songwriting contest\, t
he 2016 Woody Guthrie songwriting contest and a 2016 Kerrville New Folk\,
TX finalist.\nMike is also a skilled recording engineer\, producer and vet
eran sideman. He produced and recorded all of his albums in his home studi
o and he served twelve years as the bass player for the legendary New York
City FAST FOLK Musical Magazine founder\, Jack Hardy.\nMike has released
four albums to date\, Pushing Back Wintertime (2013)\, Road Signs (2015)\
, Tightrope (2017) and I come from Fall River (2021)\nBristol-RI-based sin
ger-songwriter Michelle Saylors was raised on a 30-acre farm in bible-belt
Tennessee. Early musical inspirations include country\, bluegrass-gospel\
, folk and Memphis blues. Michelle performed bluegrass music in the early
90s at festivals such as Lester Flat Bluegrass Festival and the Country Sh
owdown. Michelle moved to New England in 1998 and landed in Rhode Island i
n 2009 where she became involved in the Rhode Island Songwriters Associati
on. Michelle played at the Bluebird Café in Nashville at Songwriters open
mics on several occasions. Michelle performed at the Providence Folk Festi
val in 2014 and the Rhode Island Folk Festival in 2022.\nIn July of 2024\,
Michelle released her solo debut album titled “Hit the Creek” which featu
res 10 original songs written solely by Michelle. The album has been well-
received by fans and continues to gain momentum on streaming platforms nat
ionally and recently hit the UK. Her songwriting is rooted both physically
and metaphorically by the space and distance between small town Tennessee
and coastal New England. Michelle is currently working on her second albu
m. She identifies her musical style as Nashville blues-country/bluegrass/f
olk.\nMore Last Dance Productions events here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets: https
://rosegardenfolk.com/music/shows/feb-15-2025-mike-laureanno-michelle-sayl
ors/.
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T220000
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d mill-town infamous for its axe wielding resident Lizzie Borden and famou
s for its chow mein sandwiches and pork pies.
\n
\nA passionate
performer\, Mike’s songs are visceral and evocative. He is proud of his r
oots and many of his songs deal with his gritty blue collar hometown and t
he lives of his family and friends. He is a winner of the 2017 Wildflower\
, TX songwriting contest\, the 2016 Woody Guthrie songwriting contest and
a 2016 Kerrville New Folk\, TX finalist.
\n
Mike is also a skilled re
cording engineer\, producer and veteran sideman. He produced and recorded
all of his albums in his home studio and he served twelve years as the bas
s player for the legendary New York City FAST FOLK Musica
l Magazine founder\, Jack Hardy.
\n
Mike has released four albums to
date\, Pushing Back Wintertime (2013)\, Road Signs (2015)\,
Tightrope (2017) and I come from Fall River (2021)
\n
B
ristol-RI-based singer-songwriter Michelle
Saylors was raised on a 30-acre farm in bible-belt Tennessee.
Early musical inspirations include country\, bluegrass-gospel\, folk and
Memphis blues. Michelle performed bluegrass music in the early 90s at fest
ivals such as Lester Flat Bluegrass Festival and the Country Showdown. Mic
helle moved to New England in 1998 and landed in Rhode Island in 2009 wher
e she became involved in the Rhode Island Songwriters Association. Michell
e played at the Bluebird Café in Nashville at Songwriters open mics on sev
eral occasions. Michelle performed at the Providence Folk Festival in 2014
and the Rhode Island Folk Festival in 2022.
\n
In July of 2024\, Mic
helle released her solo debut album titled “Hit the Creek” which features
10 original songs written solely by Michelle. The album has been well-rece
ived by fans and continues to gain momentum on streaming platforms nationa
lly and recently hit the UK. Her songwriting is rooted both physically and
metaphorically by the space and distance between small town Tennessee and
coastal New England. Michelle is currently working on her second album. S
he identifies her musical style as Nashville blues-country/bluegrass/folk.
\n
More Last Dance Productions events here.
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
Tickets: https://rosegardenfolk.com/music/shows/
feb-15-2025-mike-laureanno-michelle-saylors/.
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CONTACT:Brian Quinn\; 508-789-7611\; brian@lastdanceproductions.com\; https
://lastdanceproductions.com/
DESCRIPTION:Presenting the Reunion Tour of “On A Winter’s Night” from veter
an singer-songwriters who remain among the brightest stars of the singer/s
ongwriter movement for the past three decades. In 1994\, Christine Lavin g
athered them together\, along with folk and Americana artists\, to showcas
e the music of the Winter Season on the now-classic On A Winter’s Night CD
\, followed by several years of touring collaborations. These artists have
released dozens of recordings and toured steadily through the decades\, w
ith fond memories of their touring days together. The winter season is aga
in celebrated by these unique and popular performers\, back together by po
pular demand.\nCLIFF EBERHARDT\nOne of the most original songsmiths curren
tly on tour\, Eberhardt is a highly intelligent\, articulate artist whose
penetrating and profound lyrics are sometimes overshadowed by his extraord
inary guitar playing. Upon close listening\, the Philadelphia-born singer’
s gift for the English language is abundantly clear. The words that tumble
from his mouth are framed by a raspy yet deeply elegant voice. Like John
Hammond and Richie Havens\, Eberhardt continues to carry the torch for tra
ditional and contemporary folk music through his strong live shows. Whethe
r he’s out on tour solo or with a small band\, Eberhardt’s guitar playing\
, singing\, and original folk songs and blues make for a compelling\, thou
ght-filled\, emotional roller coaster of a concert.\nJOHN GORKA\nHailed by
Rolling Stone as “the leading singer/songwriter of the New Folk movement\
,” John Gorka is perhaps the quintessential singer-songwriter of the 90’s
folk scene. Originally from New Jersey\, John served an apprenticeship at
Godfrey Daniels coffeehouse in Bethlehem\, PA\, then the Greenwich Village
Fast Folk scene. Winning the prestigious New Folk award at the Kerrville
Folk Festival\, in 1984\, he was then signed to Red House Records on which
he released his landmark first of 17 recordings\, I Know. Boston Globe pe
nned Gorka “for the sophisticated intelligence and the provocative origina
lity of his songs.” Recent accolades include 2016’s Indie Acoustic Project
’s Best Singer/Songwriter CD of the Year for Before Beginning (Red House R
ecords). 2018 brought his latest release\, and 14th of his career\, True I
n Time (Compass Records). True In Time (Compass Records).\nLUCY KAPLANSKY
\n“A truly gifted performer…full of enchanting songs” (New York Times). Bl
ending country\, folk and pop styles\, Lucy has the unique ability to make
every song sound fresh\, whether singing her own sweet originals\, coveri
ng country classics by June Carter Cash and Gram Parsons\, or singing pop
favorites by Lennon/McCartney and Nick Lowe. Lucy’s iconic voice has been
featured in film and on television\, including commercials like Chevrolet’
s iconic “Heartbeat of America” jingle. A Billboard-charting singer and on
e of the top-selling artists on Red House Records\, she has topped the fol
k and Americana radio charts and has been featured on shows throughout the
world from NPR’s Weekend and Morning Editions to BBC Radio to CBS Sunday
Morning. One of the most in-demand harmony singers\, Lucy has sung on coun
tless records\, performing with Suzanne Vega\, Bryan Ferry\, Nanci Griffit
h\, and Shawn Colvin.\nPATTY LARKIN\nShe redefines the boundaries of folk-
urban pop music with her inventive guitar wizardry and uncompromising lyri
cs and vocals. Acoustic Guitar Magazine hails her\, “soundscape experiment
s” while Rolling Stone praises her\, “evocative and sonic shading.” She ha
s been described as\, “riveting” (Chicago Tribune)\, “hypnotic” (Entertain
ment Weekly)\, and a “drop-dead brilliant” performer (Performing Songwrite
r). Recently an Artist-in-Residence at Berklee College of Music – and now
on the faculty at Fine Arts Work Center – Larkin reflects\, “I have been e
nergized by the poets\, writers\, and artists I have met while teaching\,
and find myself on a journey to break down some of the predictable pathway
s that songs can travel.” Bird in a Cage\, her 14th CD now available\, put
s poems from ten notable poets to song\, including US Poet Laureates Willi
am Carlos Williams\, Stanley Kunitz\, Kay Ryan\, Robert Pinsky\, and Billy
Collins\, for a new and haunting collection that pulses with the magic of
lyricism. Poems are made to be shared aloud\, and with Bird\, Patty takes
up that tradition and sets it aglow.\nYou’ll undoubtedly be warm On This
Winter’s Night.\nMore Last Dance Productions events here.\nTickets: https:
//ci.ovationtix.com/36186/production/1207595.
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T230000
LOCATION:Regent Theatre @ 7 Medford St\, Arlington\, MA
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Presenting th
e Reunion Tour of “On A Winter’s Night” from veteran singer-songwriters wh
o remain among the brightest stars of the singer/songwriter movement for t
he past three decades. In 1994\, Christine Lavin gathered them together\,
along with folk and Americana artists\, to showcase the music of the Winte
r Season on the now-classic On A Winter’s Night CD\, followed by several y
ears of touring collaborations. These artists have released dozens of reco
rdings and toured steadily through the decades\, with fond memories of the
ir touring days together. The winter season is again celebrated by these u
nique and popular performers\, back together by popular demand.
\n
CLIFF E
BERHARDT
\n
One of the most original songsmiths currently on tour
\, Eberhardt is a highly intelligent\, articulate artist whose penetrating
and profound lyrics are sometimes overshadowed by his extraordinary guita
r playing. Upon close listening\, the Philadelphia-born singer’s gift for
the English language is abundantly clear. The words that tumble from his m
outh are framed by a raspy yet deeply elegant voice. Like John Hammond and
Richie Havens\, Eberhardt continues to carry the torch for traditional an
d contemporary folk music through his strong live shows. Whether he’s out
on tour solo or with a small band\, Eberhardt’s guitar playing\, singing\,
and original folk songs and blues make for a compelling\, thought-filled\
, emotional roller coaster of a concert.
\n
JOHN GORKA
\n
Hailed b
y Rolling Stone as “the leading singer/songwriter of the New Folk movement
\,” John Gorka is perhaps the quintessential singer-songwriter of the 90’s
folk scene. Originally from New Jersey\, John served an apprenticeship at
Godfrey Daniels coffeehouse in Bethlehem\, PA\, then the Greenwich Villag
e Fast Folk scene. Winning the prestigious New Folk award at the Kerrville
Folk Festival\, in 1984\, he was then signed to Red House Records on whic
h he released his landmark first of 17 recordings\, I Know. Boston Globe p
enned Gorka “for the sophisticated intelligence and the provocative origin
ality of his songs.” Recent accolades include 2016’s Indie Acoustic Projec
t’s Best Singer/Songwriter CD of the Year for Before Beginning (Red House
Records). 2018 brought his latest release\, and 14th of his career\, True
In Time (Compass Records). True In Time (Compass Records).
\n
LUCY KAPLANSK
Y
\n
“A truly gifted performer…full of enchanting songs” (New Yor
k Times). Blending country\, folk and pop styles\, Lucy has the unique abi
lity to make every song sound fresh\, whether singing her own sweet origin
als\, covering country classics by June Carter Cash and Gram Parsons\, or
singing pop favorites by Lennon/McCartney and Nick Lowe. Lucy’s iconic voi
ce has been featured in film and on television\, including commercials lik
e Chevrolet’s iconic “Heartbeat of America” jingle. A Billboard-charting s
inger and one of the top-selling artists on Red House Records\, she has to
pped the folk and Americana radio charts and has been featured on shows th
roughout the world from NPR’s Weekend and Morning Editions to BBC Radio to
CBS Sunday Morning. One of the most in-demand harmony singers\, Lucy has
sung on countless records\, performing with Suzanne Vega\, Bryan Ferry\, N
anci Griffith\, and Shawn Colvin.
\n
PATTY LARKIN
\n
She redefines t
he boundaries of folk-urban pop music with her inventive guitar wizardry a
nd uncompromising lyrics and vocals. Acoustic Guitar Magazine hails her\,
“soundscape experiments” while Rolling Stone praises her\, “evocative and
sonic shading.” She has been described as\, “riveting” (Chicago Tribune)\,
“hypnotic” (Entertainment Weekly)\, and a “drop-dead brilliant” performer
(Performing Songwriter). Recently an Artist-in-Residence at Berklee Colle
ge of Music – and now on the faculty at Fine Arts Work Center – Larkin ref
lects\, “I have been energized by the poets\, writers\, and artists I have
met while teaching\, and find myself on a journey to break down some of t
he predictable pathways that songs can travel.” Bird in a Cage\, her 14th
CD now available\, puts poems from ten notable poets to song\, including U
S Poet Laureates William Carlos Williams\, Stanley Kunitz\, Kay Ryan\, Rob
ert Pinsky\, and Billy Collins\, for a new and haunting collection that pu
lses with the magic of lyricism. Poems are made to be shared aloud\, and w
ith Bird\, Patty takes up that tradition and sets it aglow.
\n
You’ll
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s the unique challenges faced by underrepresented artists in the folk musi
c scene. Through this model\, participants receive performance opportuniti
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ivate sustainable\, creative careers.
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social media interactions\, and feedback from artists and the community. P
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old Gibson and an infectious stomp-box rhythm with tunes ranging from hear
t-felt to socially conscious that will move both your heart and hips. Her
latest “Bright Shining Stars” debuted at #15 on the Billboard Blues Charts
. Cascade Blues Association calls it “… tough as rawhide\, but smooth as b
lended whiskey.” Released Oct 2020 with Vizztone Label Group\, it’s a solo
acoustic folk/blues record that highlights the one-woman-band live sound
she’s honed over the years\, featuring guest appearances by talented frien
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des originals as well as a collection of songs she’s been covering at live
shows over the years\, paying homage to influences like Big Bill Broonzy\
, Bob Dylan\, Janis Joplin and more\, plus the title track “Bright Shining
Stars\,” written by her husband\, Tom Bianchi.\n“Americana and blues prac
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bum\, Bright Shining Stars. Fingerpicking and strumming on acoustic guitar
are central to her sound\, with percussion frequently provided by the inf
ectious stomp of her foot. Three of the 11 tracks here are solo recordings
\, reinforcing a truism that the artist frequently has proven on Boston-ar
ea stages: A charming voice and fluid guitar prowess are all an artist nee
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tage was a surprise emergence. Unlike so many Boston artists who attended
one of the city’s many music schools\, Miraglia went to Emerson College\,
graduating with a creative writing degree. Though she owned an acoustic gu
itar she seldom played anywhere but at home\, she hadn’t given any thought
to making a career as a singer-songwriter until one fateful night at the
famous\, now-defunct Kendall Cafe. She went to an open mic at the Kendall
just to watch and absorb. It didn’t take long for it to register with her:
“I thought\, ‘That’s what I want to do: Get on stage to do my storytellin
g that way.’” Voila!\nHer evolution as a songwriter and performer since th
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nal and regional following after beginning as a “folk-blues” picker\, and
it’s a persona she still skillfully embraces in solo shows\, but to hear h
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Anzalone\, drums\; and Jim Larkin\, bass) is an entirely different dimens
ion. That soul of a creative writer thrives in a vast range of musical sty
les. Danielle now rocks an electric guitar with equal aplomb\, and all wit
h a rocking and soulful energy that pays homage to top influences such as
Janis Joplin\, Prince and the Stones. No matter how Danielle Miraglia’s st
ories unfold on stage\, they are a joy to hear.\nShe and the Glory Junkies
wowed the sellout crowd during their live-stream taping at the Fallout Sh
elter\, playing tunes from the band’s second album\, “All My Heroes Are Gh
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ring DJs the quandary of the pronunciation of her last name). Those storie
s she dreamt of telling musically on stage are now like butterflies of the
ir own.” – Nate Dow – https://asheardhere.com/\n“Danielle is a dynamic and
captivating musician\; her rich soulful voice and blues guitar mastery re
sonate in a performance both rare and unforgettable.”\n– Paul Patchel\, St
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also fully owning that tendency. Glory Junkies offers up deeply narrative
lyricism and carefully crafted compositions…Glory Junkies boasts a song a
bout reality TV\, and one (the title track) that pokes fun at immortalizin
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comes armed with a strong steady thumb on an old Gibson and an infectious
stomp-box rhythm with tunes ranging from heart-felt to socially conscious
that will move both your heart and hips. Her latest “Bright Shining Stars
” debuted at #15 on the Billboard Blues Charts. Cascade Blues Association
calls it “… tough as rawhide\, but smooth as blended whiskey.” Re
leased Oct 2020 with Vizztone Label Group\, it’s a solo acoustic folk/blue
s record that highlights the one-woman-band live sound she’s honed over th
e years\, featuring guest appearances by talented friends Laurence Scudder
\, Peter Parcek and Richard “Rosy” Rosenblatt. It includes originals as we
ll as a collection of songs she’s been covering at live shows over the yea
rs\, paying homage to influences like Big Bill Broonzy\, Bob Dylan\, Janis
Joplin and more\, plus the title track “Bright Shining Stars\,” written b
y her husband\, Tom Bianchi.
\n
“Americana and blues practitioner Danielle
Miraglia wisely avoids fuss and clutter on her latest album\, Bright S
hining Stars. Fingerpicking and strumming on acoustic guitar are central t
o her sound\, with percussion frequently provided by the infectious stomp
of her foot. Three of the 11 tracks here are solo recordings\, reinforcing
a truism that the artist frequently has proven on Boston-area stages: A c
harming voice and fluid guitar prowess are all an artist needs to keep a l
istener rapt.” – Bobby Reed\, Downbeat Magazine
\n
“Straddling the li
ne where folk/roots meets rock/blues\, Miraglia has a voice that can go fr
om a raspy come-hither purr to an Etta James-esque powerhouse belt\, altho
ugh she may be best known for her lead thumb — a heavy\, thumping strike o
n her Gibson that’s backdrop percussion in itself.” – Lauren Daley – The B
oston Globe
\n
“Danielle Miraglia is like a musical butterfly who’s b
een granted unlimited creative metamorphoses. Even her musical chrysalis s
tage was a surprise emergence. Unlike so many Boston artists who attended
one of the city’s many music schools\, Miraglia went to Emerson College\,
graduating with a creative writing degree. Though she owned an acoustic gu
itar she seldom played anywhere but at home\, she hadn’t given any thought
to making a career as a singer-songwriter until one fateful night at the
famous\, now-defunct Kendall Cafe. She went to an open mic at the Kendall
just to watch and absorb. It didn’t take long for it to register with her:
“I thought\, ‘That’s what I want to do: Get on stage to do my storytellin
g that way.’” Voila!
\n
Her evolution as a songwriter and performer s
ince then has been remarkable. She quickly won great acclaim and a faithfu
l national and regional following after beginning as a “folk-blues” picker
\, and it’s a persona she still skillfully embraces in solo shows\, but to
hear her musical storytelling with such a fine backing band as the satiri
cally named Glory Junkies (Laurence Scudder\, viola\; Erik White\, guitar\
; Chris Anzalone\, drums\; and Jim Larkin\, bass) is an entirely different
dimension. That soul of a creative writer thrives in a vast range of musi
cal styles. Danielle now rocks an electric guitar with equal aplomb\, and
all with a rocking and soulful energy that pays homage to top influences s
uch as Janis Joplin\, Prince and the Stones. No matter how Danielle Miragl
ia’s stories unfold on stage\, they are a joy to hear.
\n
She and the
Glory Junkies wowed the sellout crowd during their live-stream taping at
the Fallout Shelter\, playing tunes from the band’s second album\, “All My
Heroes Are Ghosts ” — now billed under the moniker “Danielle M & the Glor
y Junkies (sparing DJs the quandary of the pronunciation of her last name)
. Those stories she dreamt of telling musically on stage are now like butt
erflies of their own.” – Nate Dow – https://asheardhere.co
m/
\n
“Danielle is a dynamic and captivating musician\; her rich
soulful voice and blues guitar mastery resonate in a performance both rare
and unforgettable.”
\n– Paul Patchel\, State Street Blues Festival –
Media\, PA
\n
“The genius of Glory Junkies is that Miraglia successf
ully pokes fun at a proverbial “selfie nation\,” while also fully owning t
hat tendency. Glory Junkies offers up deeply narrative lyricism and carefu
lly crafted compositions…Glory Junkies boasts a song about reality TV\, an
d one (the title track) that pokes fun at immortalizing one’s own image. O
thers stray into more personal territory\, hitting close to home on Miragl
ia’s family dynamic\, but the concept of the album remains a mainstay thro
ughout.” – Liz Rowley\, BestNewBands.
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DESCRIPTION:Abbie Gardner is a fiery dobro player with an infectious smile.
Whether performing solo or with Americana darlings Red Molly\, her tales
of love and loss\, both gritty and sweet\, are propelled by her impeccable
slide guitar chops. As an award-winning songwriter\, captivating vocalist
\, and a world-class lap style dobro player\, she has an unmistakable soun
d all her own. This is masterfully captured on her 2022 CD “DobroSinger.”
The record made it to #11 on the Billboard Blues Charts and #2 on the Folk
DJ Charts\, receiving rave reviews in Bluegrass Unlimited\, Acoustic Guit
ar Magazine and American Songwriter. It’s a raw intimate recording full of
blues\, ballads and the ache of the unknown. It’s quite a contrast to her
previous CD\, which featured a co-write with Chris Stapleton and leaned o
n full band production. Abbie stands strong as a solo act and has opened f
or Lori McKenna and Martina McBride.\nAcoustic Guitar Magazine says\, “she
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t\, sometimes singing in unison\, in harmony other times\, or answering as
in a conversation with the singer. The playing and singing are both impec
cable and loaded with personality. You can hear every nuance of the slide\
, smooth one moment or rattling slightly at the end of a phrase like punct
uation\; and her intimate\, pitch-perfect vocals—wistful\, playful\, confe
ssional—sound like they’re dancing with the guitar.”\nHer background is as
varied as the songs she writes. Her father\, Herb Gardner\, is a stride p
ianist and dixieland trombonist. Abbie didn’t get into music school on her
original instrument (flute)\, but graduated summa cum laude with a degree
in Occupational Therapy. She gradually found her way back to music in Bos
ton’s folk music scene.\nDuring the pandemic\, Abbie started teaching free
Woodshed dobro lessons in her backyard and posting them to YouTube. Helpi
ng other people fan the flames of their creativity has always been a nice
balance to performing. She has taught in person at Nashville Dobro Camp\,
ResoSummit\, Kaufman Kamp\, Rockygrass Academy\, and Roots Music Camp. The
n for Songwriting\, she’s taught at New England Songwriters Retreat\, Swan
nanoa Gathering\, Summer Songs\, and Moab Folk Camp. Students can check ou
t her month-long\, small group virtual songwriting classes and her downloa
dable “Dobro from Scratch” course.\n“Not only a first-rate Dobro player bu
t a songwriter to be reckoned with.” –John Platt\, WFUV.\nFor More Last Da
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or with Americana darlings Red Molly\, her tales of love and loss\, both g
ritty and sweet\, are propelled by her impeccable slide guitar chops. As a
n award-winning songwriter\, captivating vocalist\, and a world-class lap
style dobro player\, she has an unmistakable sound all her own. This is ma
sterfully captured on her 2022 CD “DobroSinger.” The record made it to #11
on the Billboard Blues Charts and #2 on the Folk DJ Charts\, receiving ra
ve reviews in Bluegrass Unlimited\, Acoustic Guitar Magazine and American
Songwriter. It’s a raw intimate recording full of blues\, ballads and the
ache of the unknown. It’s quite a contrast to her previous CD\, which feat
ured a co-write with Chris Stapleton and leaned on full band production. A
bbie stands strong as a solo act and has opened for Lori McKenna and Marti
na McBride.
\n
Acoustic Guitar Magazine says\, “sheer brilliance and
power … her evocative guitar is a second voice throughout\, sometimes sing
ing in unison\, in harmony other times\, or answering as in a conversation
with the singer. The playing and singing are both impeccable and loaded w
ith personality. You can hear every nuance of the slide\, smooth one momen
t or rattling slightly at the end of a phrase like punctuation\; and her i
ntimate\, pitch-perfect vocals—wistful\, playful\, confessional—sound like
they’re dancing with the guitar.”
\n
Her background is as varied as
the songs she writes. Her father\, Herb Gardner\, is a stride pianist and
dixieland trombonist. Abbie didn’t get into music school on her original i
nstrument (flute)\, but graduated summa cum laude with a degree in Occupat
ional Therapy. She gradually found her way back to music in Boston’s folk
music scene.
\n
During the pandemic\, Abbie started teaching free Woodshed dobro lessons in her b
ackyard and posting them to YouTube. Helping other people fan the flames o
f their creativity has always been a nice balance to performing. She has t
aught in person at Nashville Dobro Camp\, ResoSummit\, Kaufman Kamp\, Rock
ygrass Academy\, and Roots Music Camp. Then for Songwriting\, she’s taught
at New England Songwriters Retreat\, Swannanoa Gathering\, Summer Songs\,
and Moab Folk Camp. Students can check out her month-long\, small group v
irtual songwriting classes and her downloadable “Dobro from Scratch” cou
rse.
\n
“Not only a first-rate Dobro player but a songwriter to be re
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DESCRIPTION:Mike Laureanno hails from Fall River\, MA an old mill-town infa
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ein sandwiches and pork pies. A passionate performer\, Mike’s songs are v
isceral and evocative. He is proud of his roots and many of his songs deal
with his gritty blue collar hometown and the lives of his family and frie
nds. He is a winner of the 2017 Wildflower\, TX songwriting contest\, the
2016 Woody Guthrie songwriting contest and a 2016 Kerrville New Folk\, TX
finalist.\nMike is also a skilled recording engineer\, producer and vetera
n sideman. He produced and recorded all of his albums in his home studio a
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ur albums to date\, Pushing Back Wintertime (2013)\, Road Signs (2015)\, T
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-songwriter Michelle Saylors was raised on a 30-acre farm in bible-belt Te
nnessee. Early musical inspirations include country\, bluegrass-gospel\, f
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at festivals such as Lester Flat Bluegrass Festival and the Country Showd
own. Michelle moved to New England in 1998 and landed in Rhode Island in 2
009 where she became involved in the Rhode Island Songwriters Association.
Michelle played at the Bluebird Café in Nashville at Songwriters open mic
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in 2014 and the Rhode Island Folk Festival in 2022.\nIn July of 2024\, Mi
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10 original songs written solely by Michelle. The album has been well-rec
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ally and recently hit the UK. Her songwriting is rooted both physically an
d metaphorically by the space and distance between small town Tennessee an
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ate performer\, Mike’s songs are visceral and evocative. He is proud of hi
s roots and many of his songs deal with his gritty blue collar hometown an
d the lives of his family and friends. He is a winner of the 2017 Wildflow
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nd a 2016 Kerrville New Folk\, TX finalist.
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recording engineer\, producer and veteran sideman. He produced and record
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bass player for the legendary New York City FAST FOLK Mus
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country\, bluegrass-gospel\, folk and Memphis blues. Michelle performed bl
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Festival and the Country Showdown. Michelle moved to New England in 1998 a
nd landed in Rhode Island in 2009 where she became involved in the Rhode I
sland Songwriters Association. Michelle played at the Bluebird Café in Nas
hville at Songwriters open mics on several occasions. Michelle performed a
t the Providence Folk Festival in 2014 and the Rhode Island Folk Festival
in 2022.\n
In July of 2024\, Michelle released her solo debut album
titled “Hit the Creek” which features 10 original songs written solely by
Michelle. The album has been well-received by fans and continues to gain m
omentum on streaming platforms nationally and recently hit the UK. Her son
gwriting is rooted both physically and metaphorically by the space and dis
tance between small town Tennessee and coastal New England. Michelle is cu
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DESCRIPTION:Monica Rizzio. A unique Americana singer-songwriter who blends
Texas influences and Cape Cod charm. A bonfire on a beach. A couple of day
s with the one you love. Simply doing…nothing. The little joys in life. Am
ericana singer-songwriter Monica Rizzio’s new album\, Sunshine Is Free\, i
s all about the simple things that make it all worth it. The concept for S
unshine Is Free was born on the road\, as Rizzio spent time under open ski
es while touring. Realizing she needed to step outside of a New England wi
nter to write the follow-up to 2016’s Washashore Cowgirl\, Rizzio spent th
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g sessions. Over a week in April at Skinny Elephant Recording\, she and pr
oducer Michael Rinne (Caroline Spence\, Erin Rae & The Meanwhiles\, Kelsey
Waldon) as well as a stacked lineup of guest musicians including Mindy Sm
ith\, Maya de Vitry\, Gwen Sebastian\, Joe Pisapia\, Will Kimbrough\, and
Eamon McLoughlin\, Rizzio created a collection that focuses on finding joy
in simpler things and looking for the silver lining of difficult situatio
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r Monica Rizzio’s new album\, Sunshine Is Free\, is all about the simple t
hings that make it all worth it. The concept for Sunshine Is Free was born
on the road\, as Rizzio spent time under open skies while touring. Realiz
ing she needed to step outside of a New England winter to write the follow
-up to 2016’s Washashore Cowgirl\, Rizzio spent the fall of 2018 traveling
from her home in Cape Cod to Nashville for writing sessions. Over a week
in April at Skinny Elephant Recording\, she and producer Michael Rinne (Ca
roline Spence\, Erin Rae & The Meanwhiles\, Kelsey Waldon) as well as a st
acked lineup of guest musicians including Mindy Smith\, Maya de Vitry\, Gw
en Sebastian\, Joe Pisapia\, Will Kimbrough\, and Eamon McLoughlin\, Rizzi
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DESCRIPTION:James Lee Baker\nWinner 2024 Rose Garden Performing Songwriter
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ith James Lee Baker sources the essence of his craft from a small-town pas
t and a journey of self-discovery as the way out. Laced with mysticism\, h
is emotive and thought-provoking songs speak to the shared\, tender heart
of our human condition.\nIn 2020\, he released 100 Summers – a full-lengt
h LP of songs centered around a theme of change. The title track reached #
1 on the FAI Folk charts that month\, garnering nearly half a million stre
ams across platforms. Two of the songs on the project –Returning to Paris
and The Last Cowboy in Hutchinson County – were selected as finalists for
several nationally-known songwriting contests.\nIn 2022\, he released a co
ver project called “Impressions”\, recorded by Chris Bell (U2\, The Eagles
) and produced by Roscoe Beck (Eric Johnson\, Leonard Cohen)\, which was r
eleased in 2022. The single “Did Galileo Pray?”\, a cover of Ellis Paul\,
charted #10. John Apice from Americana Highways said “Baker’s cover of Bob
Dylan’s ‘Just Like a Woman’ is one of the finest I ever heard. He capture
s the lyric\, understands it and possesses it as a first-class interpreter
.”\nCharlotte Morris\nWinner 2025 Rose Garden Performing Songwriter Compet
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or music early\, learning multiple instruments and writing songs by age tw
elve. Influenced by folk classics and female storytellers like Joni Mitche
ll and Brandi Carlile\, she developed a genuine\, raw\, and emotional styl
e.\nAfter touring with “Lonesome Traveler” in 2018\, performing alongside
folk legends\, Charlotte released her debut EP “To New York\, with Love\,”
followed by the “Sputnik” EP and a national acoustic tour. Her first full
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, prompting her move to Nashville in 2021.\nThere\, she participated in Th
e Johnny Mercer Foundation’s Songwriters Project\, mentored by industry gr
eats. In 2022\, Charlotte partnered with Charlotte Avenue Entertainment\,
releasing impactful singles like “Good Kind of Hurt” and “Tennessee.” Her
second studio album\, “Wild Child” (2023)\, gained international recogniti
on. After a 30-city international tour in 2024\, Charlotte returned to Phi
ladelphia\, with new music and tours on the horizon. She holds a degree in
Theatre from Northwestern University.\nFor More Last Dance Productions ev
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Winner 2024 Rose Garden Performing Songwri
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Birthed from the dusty high plains of the bible b
elt\, wordsmith James Lee Baker sources the essence of hi
s craft from a small-town past and a journey of self-discovery as the way
out. Laced with mysticism\, his emotive and thought-provoking songs speak
to the shared\, tender heart of our human condition.
\n
In 2020\, he
released 100 Summers – a full-length LP of songs centered around a theme
of change. The title track reached #1 on the FAI Folk charts that month\,
garnering nearly half a million streams across platforms. Two of the songs
on the project –Returning to Paris and The Last Cowboy in Hutchinson Coun
ty – were selected as finalists for several nationally-known songwriting c
ontests.
\n
In 2022\, he released a cover project called “Impressions
”\, recorded by Chris Bell (U2\, The Eagles) and produced by Roscoe Beck (
Eric Johnson\, Leonard Cohen)\, which was released in 2022. The single “Di
d Galileo Pray?”\, a cover of Ellis Paul\, charted #10. John Apice from Am
ericana Highways said “Baker’s cover of Bob Dylan’s ‘Just Like a Woman’ is
one of the finest I ever heard. He captures the lyric\, understands it an
d possesses it as a first-class interpreter.”
\n
\n
Winner 2025 Rose Garden Performing Songwriter Competition
\n
Growing up near Philadelphia\, Charlotte Morris found her passio
n for music early\, learning multiple instruments and writing songs by age
twelve. Influenced by folk classics and female storytellers like Joni Mit
chell and Brandi Carlile\, she developed a genuine\, raw\, and emotional s
tyle.
\n
After touring with “Lonesome Traveler” in 2018\, performing
alongside folk legends\, Charlotte released her debut EP “To New York\, wi
th Love\,” followed by the “Sputnik” EP and a national acoustic tour. Her
first full-length album\, “Songs For My Next Ex” (2020)\, received critica
l acclaim\, prompting her move to Nashville in 2021.
\n
There\, she p
articipated in The Johnny Mercer Foundation’s Songwriters Project\, mentor
ed by industry greats. In 2022\, Charlotte partnered with Charlotte Avenue
Entertainment\, releasing impactful singles like “Good Kind of Hurt” and
“Tennessee.” Her second studio album\, “Wild Child” (2023)\, gained intern
ational recognition. After a 30-city international tour in 2024\, Charlott
e returned to Philadelphia\, with new music and tours on the horizon. She
holds a degree in Theatre from Northwestern University.
\n
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\n
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DESCRIPTION:Laurie MacAllister\, Member of Red Molly returns to Garden!\n\n
\n\nIn late 2024\, Laurie MacAllister embarked on an exciting new chapter\
, launching a solo career with a sold-out performance at the legendary Clu
b Passim.\nTwo decades earlier\, she co-founded the beloved Americana trio
Red Molly\, which released seven acclaimed albums and toured both the U.S
. and internationally\, including appearances at MerleFest\, Cayamo\, and
Boston Symphony Hall.\nAlong the way\, ad executives heard Laurie’s voice
on the Red Molly album “Never Been to Vegas” and invited her to sing the i
conic Folgers Coffee jingle for a national TV commercial.\nHer 2018 self-p
roduced solo album “The Lies the Poets Tell” is a heartfelt tribute to the
contemporary folk music scene\, celebrating a handful of its best songs a
nd songwriters. It features duets with six male artists\, including the la
te Americana master Jimmy LaFave. SiriusXM praised the album as “Defining.
A curated collection packed with emotional vibrancy.”\nLaurie’s earlier s
olo album “The Things I Choose To Do” was produced by folk luminary Cliff
Eberhardt and was first released independently. Hearing it\, Barnes & Nobl
e re-released it as an exclusive on their label\, saying\, “MacAllister wh
olly inhabits these songs as subtly as a chameleon\, convincingly taking o
n the persona’s skin\, quite simply singing her heart out.”\nFrom a young
girl with a quiet dream of becoming a singer\, Laurie’s journey has unfold
ed one song at a time. Over more than two decades\, she’s made her dream i
nto a reality.\nLaurie has announced her Solo Debut Tour\, headlining show
s in 2025 across the Northeast\, bringing her soulful\, loving voice and p
resence to fans old and new.\nFor More Last Dance Productions events\, cli
ck here.\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/laurie-macallist
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areer with a sold-out performance at the legendary Club Passim.
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o decades earlier\, she co-founded the beloved Americana trio Red Molly\,
which released seven acclaimed albums and toured both the U.S. and interna
tionally\, including appearances at MerleFest\, Cayamo\, and Boston Sympho
ny Hall.
\n
Along the way\, ad executives heard Laurie’s voice on the
Red Molly album “Never Been to Vegas” and invited her to sing the iconic
Folgers Coffee jingle for a national TV commercial.
\n
Her 2018 self-
produced solo album “The Lies the Poets Tell” is a heartfelt tribute to th
e contemporary folk music scene\, celebrating a handful of its best songs
and songwriters. It features duets with six male artists\, including the l
ate Americana master Jimmy LaFave. SiriusXM praised the album as “Defining
. A curated collection packed with emotional vibrancy.”
\n
Laurie’s e
arlier solo album “The Things I Choose To Do” was produced by folk luminar
y Cliff Eberhardt and was first released independently. Hearing it\, Barne
s & Noble re-released it as an exclusive on their label\, saying\, “MacAll
ister wholly inhabits these songs as subtly as a chameleon\, convincingly
taking on the persona’s skin\, quite simply singing her heart out.”
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p>From a young girl with a quiet dream of becoming a singer\, Laurie’s jou
rney has unfolded one song at a time. Over more than two decades\, she’s m
ade her dream into a reality.\n
Laurie has announced her Solo Debut
Tour\, headlining shows in 2025 across the Northeast\, bringing her soulfu
l\, loving voice and presence to fans old and new.
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DESCRIPTION:Craig Bickhardt\, his songs have been recorded by 100s of artis
ts\, including Johnny Cash\, B.B. King\, and Ray Charles.\n\n\n\nBy Barry
Alfonso\nWhen Craig Bickhardt steps onto a concert stage\, he comes equipp
ed with his trusty acoustic guitar. A side musician or two will frequently
join him. He’s also accompanied by something invisible\, yet ever-present
: the stories of a lifetime\, vividly translated into words and melody.\nF
rom the boisterous club scene of Philadelphia to the country-rock milieu o
f Los Angeles to the picking parlors of Nashville\, Craig has immersed him
self in the sights and sounds of American music. His music reflects a life
lived as a rock band lead singer\, a solo troubadour\, a dedicated songwr
iter\, a husband and father. Dreams\, heartaches and hard-earned lessons h
ave fed his creativity. There is no other way he could’ve written the eloq
uent\, often bittersweet songs that have become his trademark.\n“I start a
lot of songs because I feel conflicted\,” he explains. “I may begin from
a point of darkness\, but I usually end up writing towards the light becau
se\, for me\, hope is the thing worth singing about. The characters in the
stories I sing aren’t heroic\; they’re very ordinary. But they’re reachin
g for something beyond themselves\, and I find nobility in that.”\nCraig i
s a singer/songwriter of the old school – you can hear echoes of such ‘60s
folk revival artists as Tom Rush\, Gordon Lightfoot and Eric Andersen in
his work. Added to this is the melodic sophistication of a Jimmy Webb or a
Paul Simon\, as well as a spare but telling lyric approach. “I admire son
gwriters like Woody Guthrie and poets like Robert Frost because they creat
ed functional art\,” he says. “Too much music today is just for the singer
\, not for Everyman. I think of my work as a ‘Please Touch’ museum – I wan
t my songs to be sung until they’re worn out.”\nMore Last Dance Production
s events here.\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/craig-bick
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\n
\n
\n
\n
By Barry Alfonso
\n
When Craig Bickhardt steps onto a concert stage\, he comes equipp
ed with his trusty acoustic guitar. A side musician or two will frequently
join him. He’s also accompanied by something invisible\, yet ever-present
: the stories of a lifetime\, vividly translated into words and melody.
\n
From the boisterous club scene of Philadelphia to the country-rock m
ilieu of Los Angeles to the picking parlors of Nashville\, Craig has immer
sed himself in the sights and sounds of American music. His music reflects
a life lived as a rock band lead singer\, a solo troubadour\, a dedicated
songwriter\, a husband and father. Dreams\, heartaches and hard-earned le
ssons have fed his creativity. There is no other way he could’ve written t
he eloquent\, often bittersweet songs that have become his trademark.
\n
“I start a lot of songs because I feel conflicted\,” he explains. “I
may begin from a point of darkness\, but I usually end up writing towards
the light because\, for me\, hope is the thing worth singing about. The ch
aracters in the stories I sing aren’t heroic\; they’re very ordinary. But
they’re reaching for something beyond themselves\, and I find nobility in
that.”
\n
Craig is a singer/songwriter of the old school – you can he
ar echoes of such ‘60s folk revival artists as Tom Rush\, Gordon Lightfoot
and Eric Andersen in his work. Added to this is the melodic sophisticatio
n of a Jimmy Webb or a Paul Simon\, as well as a spare but telling lyric a
pproach. “I admire songwriters like Woody Guthrie and poets like Robert Fr
ost because they created functional art\,” he says. “Too much music today
is just for the singer\, not for Everyman. I think of my work as a ‘Please
Touch’ museum – I want my songs to be sung until they’re worn out.”
\n
More Last Dance Productions events here.
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
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CONTACT:Brian Quinn\; 508-789-7611\; brian@lastdanceproductions.com\; https
://www.eventbrite.com/e/christine-lavin-our-2026-performing-songwriter-com
petition-tickets-1443702706659
DESCRIPTION:Christine Lavin is a veteran folk artist and fearless musical s
toryteller.\n\n\n\nChristine Lavin started her professional life as a wait
ress/bread baker at the Caffe Lena in Saratoga Springs\, NY in 1975 where
she met Dave Van Ronk who encouraged her to study guitar with him in NYC.
She took his advice and is now a singer/songwriter/guitarist/recording art
ist/author/videographer based in New York City. Her latest solo album\, he
r 25th\, ON MY WAY TO HOOTERVILLE\, includes 10 new songs and one re-worke
d song\, “Ramblin’ Waltz\,” a re-telling of her time in 1975 when she was
an entourage driver for the first week of Bob Dylan‘s iconic “Rolling Thun
der Revue” tour.\nIn 2023 Christine released “The Seasons Project\,” an 80
-song seasonal compilation that features the work of 63 American\, Canadia
n\, British and Irish singer/songwriters. Christine assembled this compila
tion to help guide future historians and folklorists to authentic music be
ing written in the last two decades of the 20th Century and the first two
of the 21st Century.\nIn 2024 she is completing her 26th solo album\, DRUM
SCHOOL DROPOUT\, hoping to have it completed in 2025.\nIn October 2024 th
ere were 11 performances of “InunDATEd\,” a 90 minute theatrical productio
n that showcased nine of Christine’s songs by the York Theatre in NYC. The
re will be one more workshop production before the show is released world-
wide. The most recent production starred two thrilling Broadway veterans\,
Kate Rockwell and Taylor Crousore\nHONORS AND AWARDS: In May 2021 Christi
ne received an Honorary Doctorate in Fine Arts from her alma mater\, the S
tate University of New York at Brockport. In an odd twist\, she has a youn
ger brother also named Chris (born on Columbus Day) who also in May 2021 w
as awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Humane Letters from his alma mater\, H
obart/William Smith Colleges in Geneva\, NY.\nFor more Last Dance Producti
ons events\, Click Here.\n\n\nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/christ
ine-lavin-our-2026-performing-songwriter-competition-tickets-1443702706659
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fearless musical storyteller.
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Christine Lavin started her professional life as a waitress/bread baker at the Caff
e Lena in Saratoga Springs\, NY in 1975 where she met Dave Van Ronk who en
couraged her to study guitar with him in NYC. She took his advice and is n
ow a singer/songwriter/guitarist/recording artist/author/videographer base
d in New York City. Her latest solo album\, her 25th\, ON MY W
AY TO HOOTERVILLE\, includes 10 new songs and one re-worked
song\, “Ramblin’ Waltz\,” a re-telling of her time in 1975 when she was an
entourage driver for the first week of Bob Dylan‘s iconi
c “Rolling Thunder Revue” tour.
\n
In 2023
Christine released “The Seasons Project\,” an 80-song seasonal compilation
that features the work of 63 American\, Canadian\, British and Irish sing
er/songwriters. Christine assembled this compilation to help guide future
historians and folklorists to authentic music being written in the last tw
o decades of the 20th Century and the first two of the 21st Century.
\n
In 2024 she is completing her 26th solo album\, DRUM SCHOOL DROPOUT
\, hoping to have it completed in 2025.
\n
In October 2024 there
were 11 performances of “InunDATEd\,” a 90 minute theatrical production t
hat showcased nine of Christine’s songs by the York Theatre in NYC. There
will be one more workshop production before the show is released world-wid
e. The most recent production starred two thrilling Broadway veterans\, Ka
te Rockwell and Taylor Crousore
\n
HONORS AND AWARDS
: In May 2021 Christine received an Honorary Doctorate in Fine Arts from h
er alma mater\, the State University of New York at Brockport. In an odd t
wist\, she has a younger brother also named Chris (born on Columbus Day) w
ho also in May 2021 was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Humane Letters fr
om his alma mater\, Hobart/William Smith Colleges in Geneva\, NY.
\n
For more Last Dance Productions events\, Click Here.
\n
\n
\n
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/christine-lavin-our
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