JACK WILLIAMS- A South Carolinian, an uncommonly unique guitarist, a writer of vivid songs with a strong sense of place, and a storyteller in an old Southern tradition. “…. his artistry… is nothing short of amazing. Dazzling picking, expressive voice, unique and interesting songs. He is a showman in the best sense of the word and just […]
“Though not unique it is no less true that ‘BEATS WORKIN’ is the outgrowth of a series of jam sessions attended by 5 guys who love traditional bluegrass music, while believing that the genre is not set in stone, and that through the joy of making music, tasteful and creative contributions are waiting to be discovered (We […]
Literary artist MICHAEL HECHT will read excerpts from speeches or literature, and BILL CAMPLIN will sing a song between each excerpt. Readings will be from: Olivia Gatwood Angela Jackson, Jack Kerouac, Van Gogh, Charles Brandt, Shakespeare, Herman Melville, Langston Hughes, and Jimmy Santiago Baca. Bill & Michael have done this collaboration many times with different readings, and really […]
CORKY SIEGEL is known internationally as one of the world's great blues harmonica players, blues pianist, singer-songwriter, creator of CHAMBER BLUES, and the sole pioneer/composer of award-winning revolutionary works that weave blues and classical forms together. Co-founder of the SIEGEL-SCHWALL BAND, and Blues Hall of Fame Inductee, Corky Siegel has a catalogue of recordings on […]
Bill discovered he had already had a gig on the 13th, so he rescheduled to this date. BILL MILLER is an award-winning Native American recording artist, performer, songwriter, activist, painter, and world-class accomplished flute player. Over the entirety, Miller has produced over a dozen albums, received three Grammy Awards, numerous NAMA awards (including a “Lifetime […]
MOJOHAND - ROCK & ROLL, GINGER SOUL, AND JERSEY TWANG New Jersey-born, Brooklyn-based band Mojohand have been writing rockin, country-soul-soaked songs and playing them in every bar, backyard, and basement willing to have them for the past seven years. Their energetic and melodic brand of rock & roll, ginger soul, and Jersey twang has won […]
WILLY PORTER PETER MULVEY RANDY SABIEN BILL CAMPLIN in the semicircle, holding down the fort.
WILLY PORTER PETER MULVEY RANDY SABIEN BILL CAMPLIN in the semicircle, holding down the fort.
WILLY PORTER PETER MULVEY RANDY SABIEN BILL CAMPLIN in the semicircle, holding down the fort. Summer solstice with the mostest
WILLY PORTER PETER MULVEY RANDY SABIEN BILL CAMPLIN in the semicircle, holding down the fort. We will open at 4.
Round robin led by TRICIA ALEXANDER– (performer, poet, healer, “with a voice, music and lyrics that resonate the heart”) done informally, not from the stage, no microphones. This is a lovely gathering of singers, songwriters, musicians and music appreciators, poets, and storytellers held somewhat regularly on the last Wednesday (formerly Thursday) of each month. Traditional Round Robin […]
Rooted in the mountains of Western North Carolina, The RESONANT ROGUES are fronted by songwriting duo Sparrow Smith and Keith Josiah Smith, who share a passion for movement and sound. Before meeting, falling in love, and forming the band in 2013, both traveled extensively throughout the U.S.- Keith by hopping freight trains, Sparrow with a […]
Singer-songwriter and pianist ANNE HEATON has captured audience imaginations for over fifteen years with her songs that are, by turns, "tender, barbed and spiritual" (Washington Post). She's been featured by the New York Times Popcast, played numerous times on NPR and shared the stage with artists such as Jewel, Sarah McLachlan and jazz drummer Max […]
People seem to have other things to do that do not involve the Carpe around the holidays, and so we will find other things to do. Let's keep our democracy.
