Tuesday, August
5- Shelley Higgins and Tony Godwin (Jazz, Blues and More)
7:00-9:00pm
Shelley Higgins has been performing and recording as a singer,
lyricist and vocal arranger for many years. Here in North Carolina,
collaborating with guitarist Tony Godwin, she is enjoying "freedom
in the groove"...no concept, no stylistic bag, just great
songs from great songwriters. Tony Godwin has a pure, fundamental,
yet evolved guitar approach. His work with vocalist Shelley Higgins
brings the intimacy of the duo setting to a broad repertoire that
is accessible yet extraordinary. The sound is sensual, elegant,
bluesy and funky, sometimes intense. Always engaging, just two
musicians, a lot of music to listen to...come and enjoy!
Wednesday, August 6 - Salsa
Dancing (Salsa) at 8:00pm (dinner at 6:00pm)
Feel the Passion! Learn Salsa Dancing with the
award winning duo Guillermo H. Escobar and Melissa Stansbury.
Thursday, August 7 - JAFAAR (Middle Eastern
Jazz Fusion)
"Welcome to the world of Middle Eastern - Jazz Fusion. This
ambitious group hails from Chapel Hill, North Carolina and they
are determined to take the music and the listeners to unforeseen
places. Troy Cole who is a commanding bass player, has performed
with popular funk - jazz band P.L.D has opened up for acts such
as Charlie Hunter and Derek Trucks. Mike Lyons, a Berklee alumni
performs on the flugehorn , Pat Madison on acoustic guitar and
another Berklee grad, Brad Newal on guitar and violin makes thing
all the more interesting. These young musicians are determined
to take you to a magical mystery tour. They deserve a listen
from everyone".
- from Abstractlogix.com http://www.abstractlogix.com/
"I
have never heard the darbuka and the djembe synergized so well".
-Music Explorium
Upon returning from a six month musical exploration of the Nile
River Valley and the Sinai mountains, the vision to bring Middle
Eastern / Arabic melodies and rhythms interpreted through the voice
of American jazz became increasingly compelling. The original components
of the group began with two violins, an acoustic bass, and two
percussionists. As the magical potency of the music grew, the group
soon morphed into its present incarnation. A revolving door of
extremely talented musicians, with a willingness to push themselves
and their audience to unforeseen places, fused traditional Arabic
music, classical Indian concepts of composition, North African
rhythmic grooves, and pure American "old-school Funk" to
produce the unique soundscape that is Jaafar.
The Bass player, producer, and leader, Troy Cole, has performed
with the popular funk-jazz band P.L.D., opening up for such acts
as Charlie Hunter, and Derek Trucks . "I try to incorporate
the Middle Eastern techniques of melodic improvisation with the
Jazz styles of John Coltrane, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Jonas Hellborg,
Shakti, http://www.jaafarmusic.com/jaafarpg2pt2.htm etc."
The percussion players' global influences vary from West African
to Turkish to Indian to the incorporation of a full Western-style
drum kit. Mike Lyons, performs on the flugelhorn, accompanied by
Pat Madison on acoustic guitar, and Brad Newal on guitar and violin.
We have performed as a septet, as solo bass, and every possibility
in between
The music of JAAFAR is about comparison; the "difference" and
the "same as".
Alyson – I guess you will have to take what you want from
this stuff – I actually got this off their website at jaafarmusic.com
in case you just want to go there and get some yourself. We are
VERY EXCITED about this group!!
Friday, August 8 - Damaris (Contemporary Folk with
Blues, Jazz and R&B vibe)
Damaris is a self-taught singer/songwriter from Austin. She has
performed throughout the US and Canada for over 25 years playing
a wide range of venues. She has 4 self-produced albums to her credit.
She has been described as “a beautiful and haunting celebration
of Women’s Spirit … her vocal arrangements are intricate
and precise, her lyrics are both mystical and passionate”.
This will be her second tour through North Carolina. One of her
most seasoned CD, Pushing Through, with guitarist Sean Trachtman,
is a collection of true-to-life stories about the journey of maturing
into love and spirit, and ultimately, back home to self, and set
against the backdrop of a rich fusion of jazz, rhythm and blues
and folk.
Recognition: Winner of the Tucson Folk Festival Song Writing Competition,
Best Female Vocalist New England Tri State Region, Listeners Selection
Top 10 New Folk Artist, WKNH 91.2, college radio station
Saturday, August 9 - Kickin Grass (Carolina Style
Bluegrass)
Mama's Recipe for Kickin Grass: Find 5 Happy-go Lucky, good
lookin', down home pickers with angelic voices to boot, 5 hot-lick
instruments (preferably banjo, fiddle, mandolin, guitar and upright
bass), 4 part melt-your-heart harmonies. Combine: 1/3 traditional
bluegrass tunes, 1/3 rockin' classics (bluegrass style) and 1/3
can't get 'em out of yer head" originals. Place on pre-heated
stage for 1-7 hours and listen to your hearts content!
The band brings together five talented musicians: Matt Hooper
on fiddle, Jamie Dawson on mandolin, Kyra Moore on banjo, Patrick
Walsh on upright bass, and Lynda Wittig on guitar.
Hailing from the Triangle area of North Carolina, Kickin Grass
is a strongly traditional-based contemporary bluegrass band with
tight vocal harmony and driving instrumentation. The band formed
in 2000 to provide musical accompaniment for the Apple Chill
Cloggers. In 2002 the current lineup started performing locally,
regionally
and internationally, incorporating standard bluegrass tunes,
non-traditional rock & country classics and a number of “can’t
get ‘em out of yer head” originals into their entertaining
sets. In 2003, Kickin Grass beat the odds and won the Best Band
in Raleigh competition hosted by the Guitar Center and the Hibernian
Pub. The band brings together five talented musicians: Matt Hooper
on fiddle, Jamie Dawson on mandolin, Kyra Moore on banjo, Patrick
Walsh on upright bass, and Lynda Wittig on guitar.
Matt Hooper – Matt started playing classical violin long
before he called it the fiddle. Hailing from Harnett County, North
Carolina, he currently plays with a number of groups, including
the country band, Dakota Rain. His classical training, country
background and musical ear add depth and pizzazz to the sound of
Kickin Grass.
Jamie Dawson - A Harnett County native, Jamie comes from a deep-seeded
bluegrass tradition. His father, bass player for Bluegrass 78,
gave Jamie his first mandolin at age 8, and he's been playing ever
since. Jamie also plays bass with Raleigh-based alt country band
Brother's Grim. His low-end vocals and high-energy mandolin drive
both the traditional and contemporary sounds of Kickin Grass.
Kyra Moore - Originally from Boulder, Colorado, Kyra comes from
a long line of musicians. She picked up the banjo at age 14, and
brought her talents with her to UNC-Chapel Hill, where she is currently
a junior studying mathematics. Her melodic banjo style and soulful
harmonies give momentum to the Kickin Grass band.
Patrick Walsh - Patrick began his musical career by studying the
piano. He was the lead vocalist and keyboard player in the country
cover band Summer Wind before taking up the bass and singing bluegrass.
Patrick’s hard-driving bass playing is the foundation of
the music provided for the Apple Chill Cloggers. He is also an
award winning vocalist, singing baritone and tenor harmonies for
the Kickin Grass band.
Lynda Wittig – Lynda has been singing since the age of 5,
picked up the guitar during her college years and has been writing
songs ever since. She’s been a member of numerous performing
groups, including the Kydells, a Raleigh-based country roadhouse
band, Innocent Lisa, an original acoustic duo, and the North Carolina
Master Chorale. Lynda’s powerful vocals, strong rhythm guitar
and skillful songwriting bring new dimensions to Kickin Grass.
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Get Down and Dirty with Ginny Gregory's Container Garden
Series at the General Store Cafe - Brunch included - Next Class on August
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Annabelle ("Anna" for short), is a female calico, about 1 year old, who was
found in a storm drain with her seven kittens. Most of her kittens have
found forever homes, and now Anna is patiently waiting for hers. She has
learned what a lap is and enjoys being held. Anna is very sweet and is
looking for a quiet household. Anna has been spayed and vaccinated.To adopt
Annabelle, contact C.A.R.E. at www.chathamanimalrescue.org or 542-5757.
This sweet, friendly gray and white female tabby is about 1 year old. She
has little white tips on the ends of her toes, hence her name! Tippy is a
little doll who would love to have a guardian to snuggle and cuddle with
rather than residing in a cage. Time is of the essence. To meet Tippy, visit
the Chatham County Animal Shelter on Landfill Rd. off 64 west. Open
Mon.-Fri., 9 am-4 pm, and Sat.10 am-2 pm. For more information, call
542-7203.