October 20, 2007
The
Roches
Off-kilter folk-pop songs
shine with sisters Maggie, Terre and Suzzy’s sublime
harmonies and poetic charm
December 8, 2007
Alejandro
Escovedo
One of the best living songwriters, hailed
artist of the decade by No Depression Magazine. Escovedo
will appear live on the Calliope stage, backed by a string
quartet.
February
16, 2008
Carolina
Chocolate Drops
A group of young African-American stringband
musicians come together to play the rich tradition of fiddle
and banjo music in Carolinas’ piedmont.
March 29, 2008
Roger
McGuinn
A founding member of The Byrds, Roger McGuinn's
2006 release was deemed "near perfect" by Rolling
Stone Magazine.
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November
3, 2007
The
Greencards
"First-rate bluegrass-influenced songs,
fine lead vocals, gorgeous harmonies and creative musicianship"
(Montreal Gazette).
January 19, 2008
Chris
Smither
"Smither is an American original, a product
of the musical melting pot, and one of the absolute best singer-songwriters
in the world" (Associated Press).
March 1, 2008
Andy
M. Stewart
One of Celtic music's most gifted singers.
"Andy M. Stewart is among the finest interpreters of
Scottish folk songs and a wonderful songwriter"
(The Boston Globe).
April 26, 2008
Jean
Ritchie & John
McCutcheon
An outstanding songwriter, author and folklorist,
Jean Ritchie has been a major figure in American folk music
for more than thirty years. The Oakland Tribune has
deemed John McCutcheon the Bruce Springstein of folk music,
and Johnny Cash called him the most impressive instrumentalist
he'd ever heard. Don't miss this double-bill. |
