Shout Sister Shout
Friday, September 12th
7 PM
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Rachael Davis and the boys from Steppin' In It found a common love for jazz music of the 1930s and 40s after playing concerts as a double-bill. The summer of 2006 found the two Michigan acts working at the same festivals, as classic tunes from Nat King Cole or Sarah Vaughan found their way onto set-lists. By the fall, the quintet was dubbed Shout Sister Shout (after the Sister Rosetta Tharpe classic of the same name) and an album was in the works. Although both are known nationally for their folk repertoire, Shout Sister Shout focuses on old-time American Jazz featuring torch swing numbers alongside bluesy ballads.
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| Beppe Gambetta
Saturday, September 27th
7 PM
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Beppe is continually composing his personal mosaic of sounds and flavours. From his unique roots developing as an Italian musician in love with both American country and bluegrass as well as the music of his native country, Beppe has travelled the world and even crossed the “Iron Curtain” to dazzle and charm music enthusiasts everywhere. After ten CDs, four DVDs, four teaching books, and collaborations with many other top-flight musicians, Gambetta is increasingly known as one of the true live master innovators of the acoustic guitar.
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Valerie Smith and Liberty Pike
Saturday, October 4
7 PM
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Valerie's music has taken her from coast to coast and around the world. She has become an ambassador of bluegrass music and has entertained music lovers in New York, London, Berlin, Dublin, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, and hundreds of other venues throughout the USA, Canada, the United Kingdom and Europe. She has been the recipient of IBMA (International Bluegrass Music Association) awards and has been nominated for a Grammy Award as part of the Ralph Stanley "Clinch Mountain Sweethearts" project, and she has appeared on the famous Grand Ol' Opry as guest of hall of famer Charlie Louvin.
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| Lavender Jazz Combo
Saturday, October 18th
7 PM
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Lavender Jazz is Goshen College's big band. The Lavender Jazz Combo will grace the stage at LVD's concert hall for an intimate performance reminiscent of jazz concerts from back in the day. The LJ Combo will play jazz standards, as well as few comtemporary and World Beat numbers. With director, Sonny Carreño, the group's classy presentation and energetic music -- not to mention those purple ties -- have become instant crowd-pleasers. Carreño adds, "We're stronger and more cohesive than ever. We've expanded our repertoire, polished our sound and put together a can't-miss event!"
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The Corn Fed Girls
Friday, November 7th
7 PM
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The Corn Fed Girls are a close knit group of friends who share a passion for acoustic music. Their sound has been described as “raindrops on rooftops and sideburns on kittens”. Their ties span decades and they have common bonds of family and musical influence. Darcy Wilkin sings and plays rhythm guitar while Sarah Fuerst keeps time on the upright bass and adds wonderful harmonies. Ira Cohen’s voice and banjo style blend perfectly with Phil Barry’s innovative lead guitar work and vocals. Rounding out the group are John Campos with his intimate and beautiful mandolin playing and Mike Fuerst with his violiddle; part fiddle style, part classical violin as well as a few lead vocals of his own.
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| John Reischman and The Jaybirds
Sunday, November 9th
3 PM
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Six years of touring across North America and Europe, four critically-acclaimed CDs, a Canadian Juno nomination and two Canadian Folk Music Award nominations have established John Reischman and the Jaybirds as a top-flight band in bluegrass music. With a unique traditional sound, the mandolin master and his band are known for powerful original songs and instrumentals, soaring vocals and refreshing interpretations of songs from the old-time repertoire presented with their own bluegrass twist.
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The Hot Club of Cowtown
Sunday, November 23rd
3 PM
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After a two-year hiatus, the Hot Club of Cowtown has resumed touring and recording in anticipation of a forthcoming release in the Fall of 2008. Some things haven't changed. The band--Elana James on violin and vocals, Whit Smith on guitar and vocals, and Jake Erwin on bass and vocals--still swings harder than ever as it continues to develop it's unique, ever-changing sound. This journey, which began with the roots of the Hot Jazz era, Americana music, vintage pop and folk music and continues to unfold into the new sound of the group's original songs.
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