Thursday, May 17th, 8pm and Friday, May 18th, 8pm
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Biography
Like many families, this one started with a married couple- Fuzz and Carrie Sangiovanni, (guitar, vocals, various percussive “instruments”) writing and performing as a duo. “It started as a romantic, bohemian vision of a couple making music, performing on the road, in parks, venues, traveling around and avoiding responsibility as much as possible,” says Fuzz. “The first thing we discovered was we loved singing together, harmonizing our voices. Just seemed to click right away.”
In the spring of 2008, Fuzz and Carrie extended their family to include fiery violinist Ben Dean and double bass madman, Brian Anderson completing their colorful vision. Since then, the four of them ran away from home and never looked back.
Tickets $12 in advance, $15 at the door
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Biography
Like many families, this one started with a married couple- Fuzz and Carrie Sangiovanni, (guitar, vocals, various percussive “instruments”) writing and performing as a duo. “It started as a romantic, bohemian vision of a couple making music, performing on the road, in parks, venues, traveling around and avoiding responsibility as much as possible,” says Fuzz. “The first thing we discovered was we loved singing together, harmonizing our voices. Just seemed to click right away.”
In the spring of 2008, Fuzz and Carrie extended their family to include fiery violinist Ben Dean and double bass madman, Brian Anderson completing their colorful vision. Since then, the four of them ran away from home and never looked back.
Saturday, May 19th, 8pm
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Steve Conn: Louisiana-Bred Soul, Powerful Songwriting
On Beautiful Dream, his most personal and fully realized album in a career full of musical accomplishments, singer, songwriter, and keyboardist Steve Conn puzzles out life's changes with searching intensity and grace. Backed by a stellar group of musicians including fellow Louisiana greats Sonny Landreth on slide guitar and Doug Belote on drums, Conn delivers ten new original songs that map life's emotional territory as few songwriters can.
Conn, who has performed on nine Grammy-nominated albums and was named a New Folk Finalist at the Kerrville Folk Festival, co-produced Beautiful Dream with Richard McLaurin.
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Steve Conn: Louisiana-Bred Soul, Powerful Songwriting
On Beautiful Dream, his most personal and fully realized album in a career full of musical accomplishments, singer, songwriter, and keyboardist Steve Conn puzzles out life's changes with searching intensity and grace. Backed by a stellar group of musicians including fellow Louisiana greats Sonny Landreth on slide guitar and Doug Belote on drums, Conn delivers ten new original songs that map life's emotional territory as few songwriters can.
Conn, who has performed on nine Grammy-nominated albums and was named a New Folk Finalist at the Kerrville Folk Festival, co-produced Beautiful Dream with Richard McLaurin.
Sunday, May 20th, 8pm
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Dave Eggar’s body of work is consistently greeted with superlatives and rave reviews. It’s a luxury not often enjoyed by an artist who records in diverse genres and performs live in multiple musical categories, seamlessly moving between each, be it Pop, Rock, Jazz, R&B, New Age, World or Classical music. His ability to effortlessly blur the lines between any musical style is truly unique. That's the magic of Dave Eggar.
Dave’s soon-to-be released CD project and companion DVD video, Kingston Morning, was recently recorded in Brooklyn, NY, Kingston, Jamaica, and Big Stone Gap, Virginia. Released by Domo Music Group (www.domo.com), favorite Eggar tracks on the release include Earth’s Paradise (vocals by Jamaican roots reggae legend Luciano); Follow Me to the Sun (vocals by Chuck Palmer); High Atmosphere (vocals by NPR’s Robin & Linda Williams -- Prairie Home Companion); Itsbynne Reel and Jacob’s Vision (vocals by Bluegrass legend Dr. Ralph Stanley -- O Brother Where Art Thou).
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Dave Eggar’s body of work is consistently greeted with superlatives and rave reviews. It’s a luxury not often enjoyed by an artist who records in diverse genres and performs live in multiple musical categories, seamlessly moving between each, be it Pop, Rock, Jazz, R&B, New Age, World or Classical music. His ability to effortlessly blur the lines between any musical style is truly unique. That's the magic of Dave Eggar.
Dave’s soon-to-be released CD project and companion DVD video, Kingston Morning, was recently recorded in Brooklyn, NY, Kingston, Jamaica, and Big Stone Gap, Virginia. Released by Domo Music Group (www.domo.com), favorite Eggar tracks on the release include Earth’s Paradise (vocals by Jamaican roots reggae legend Luciano); Follow Me to the Sun (vocals by Chuck Palmer); High Atmosphere (vocals by NPR’s Robin & Linda Williams -- Prairie Home Companion); Itsbynne Reel and Jacob’s Vision (vocals by Bluegrass legend Dr. Ralph Stanley -- O Brother Where Art Thou).
Tuesday, May 22nd, Paul Babelay, percussionist, 8pm, $7 cover for this performance.
Asheville's own Mike Holstein and Justin Watt bring Original Music on the scene in Asheville. This is a Musician's Heaven. The Altamont Theatre is proud to support the craft of music compostion.
-this series is a place where composers can share new material and musicians can hone their reading skills by seeing the latest in modern repertoire. the first set will feature a special guest composer, and the 2nd set will be open for other professional musicians to join in.
Asheville's own Mike Holstein and Justin Watt bring Original Music on the scene in Asheville. This is a Musician's Heaven. The Altamont Theatre is proud to support the craft of music compostion.
-this series is a place where composers can share new material and musicians can hone their reading skills by seeing the latest in modern repertoire. the first set will feature a special guest composer, and the 2nd set will be open for other professional musicians to join in.
Paul Babelay plays the vibraphone, and the room explodes with color. Traditionally a jazz instrument, Paul expands the voice of the vibes with inspiration from Soul, Classical and Brazilian influences. Joined by Asheville favorites, Mike Holstein (bass), Justin Watt (drums) and Aaron Price (piano) - this vibe may cause you to smile, listen or dance… or all three.
Please note: There will be no open jam this evening due to videotaping.
Thursday, May 24th, 8pm
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Geoff Achison is a musician of remarkable ability who has
forged his own career path and won fans all around the world.
Having taught himself to play in the isolation of rural Australia, he has
developed a blues/funk style all his own that can be delicate one moment
and explosive the next. Unaware of how the sounds he was hearing on
his limited record collection were produced, he invented some of his own
techniques - without the aid of pedals or gadgets. At times, just watching
him wrench sounds from his simple set-up can be a show in itself.
He is a capable vocalist too with a gritty, soulful quality to his voice. Inspired
by the great Blues and R&B music of yesteryear, Geoff’s live set features an infectious mix of gutsy original tunes, improvised jams and dynamic new arrangements of blues & soul classics.
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Geoff Achison is a musician of remarkable ability who has
forged his own career path and won fans all around the world.
Having taught himself to play in the isolation of rural Australia, he has
developed a blues/funk style all his own that can be delicate one moment
and explosive the next. Unaware of how the sounds he was hearing on
his limited record collection were produced, he invented some of his own
techniques - without the aid of pedals or gadgets. At times, just watching
him wrench sounds from his simple set-up can be a show in itself.
He is a capable vocalist too with a gritty, soulful quality to his voice. Inspired
by the great Blues and R&B music of yesteryear, Geoff’s live set features an infectious mix of gutsy original tunes, improvised jams and dynamic new arrangements of blues & soul classics.
Asheville's own Mike Holstein and Justin Watt bring Original Music on the scene in Asheville. This is a Musician's Heaven. The Altamont Theatre is proud to support the craft of music compostion.
-this series is a place where composers can share new material and musicians can hone their reading skills by seeing the latest in modern repertoire. the first set will feature a special guest composer, and the 2nd set will be open for other professional musicians to join in.
Violinist, composer and multi-instrumentalist Duncan Wickel is a “Considerable talent…[he] is as persuasive in a traditional Irish ballad as he is country fiddling or ripping through cascading classical flourishes or atonal double stops” –The Boston Globe. A former native of Asheville, NC, now living and working in the heart of Boston’s thriving music scene, Duncan’s reputation has been growing quickly on a national level as a wildly diverse and highly accomplished improviser, composer and technician on the violin. He is sought after for his stylistic mastery of Jazz, Irish, Old Time and Bluegrass music, captivating audiences and fellow musicians with his creativity as well as the subtle authenticity and chameleon-like ease in which he blends and changes styles. Duncan “proves to be the standout performer, exploring his instrument more in-depth than one might have guessed one
-this series is a place where composers can share new material and musicians can hone their reading skills by seeing the latest in modern repertoire. the first set will feature a special guest composer, and the 2nd set will be open for other professional musicians to join in.
Violinist, composer and multi-instrumentalist Duncan Wickel is a “Considerable talent…[he] is as persuasive in a traditional Irish ballad as he is country fiddling or ripping through cascading classical flourishes or atonal double stops” –The Boston Globe. A former native of Asheville, NC, now living and working in the heart of Boston’s thriving music scene, Duncan’s reputation has been growing quickly on a national level as a wildly diverse and highly accomplished improviser, composer and technician on the violin. He is sought after for his stylistic mastery of Jazz, Irish, Old Time and Bluegrass music, captivating audiences and fellow musicians with his creativity as well as the subtle authenticity and chameleon-like ease in which he blends and changes styles. Duncan “proves to be the standout performer, exploring his instrument more in-depth than one might have guessed one
Wednesday, May 30th, 8pm
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Like all families, Kopecky Family Band beats with the same heart and writes in the same blood. ‘The Family’ began creating music together in Nashville, Tennessee in the Fall of 2007. What began as late night talks about life and dreams gradually flowed into eccentric and beautiful music that has led to numerous tours, including adventures to CMJ, SXSW and Bonnaroo, three EP releases and friendships across the country.
Meet the Kopecky Family Band from Nashville
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Like all families, Kopecky Family Band beats with the same heart and writes in the same blood. ‘The Family’ began creating music together in Nashville, Tennessee in the Fall of 2007. What began as late night talks about life and dreams gradually flowed into eccentric and beautiful music that has led to numerous tours, including adventures to CMJ, SXSW and Bonnaroo, three EP releases and friendships across the country.
Meet the Kopecky Family Band from Nashville
Saturday, June 2nd, 8pm
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The four principal members of Austin’s The Trishas would have you believe that they’re not blood related. But a DNA test might be in order. True, their individual bios may support their claims of having all had separate lives before meeting each other; but to hear them sing together, you’d swear they were harmonizing from the womb. Then again, sometimes luck and fate sing in perfect harmony, too, and uncontested magic just happens — just as it did the very first time Jamie Wilson, Kelley Mickwee, Liz Foster and Savannah Welch ever shared a stage together. It was ostensibly supposed to be a one-off gig — two songs as part of a tribute to Savannah’s father, famed songwriter Kevin Welch, at the 2009 MusicFest in Steamboat Springs, Colo. But midway through their first practice, it became clear to all in the room that they were on to something good. Goosebumps don’t lie. “I remember we were at Kevin’s house,
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Bio:
The four principal members of Austin’s The Trishas would have you believe that they’re not blood related. But a DNA test might be in order. True, their individual bios may support their claims of having all had separate lives before meeting each other; but to hear them sing together, you’d swear they were harmonizing from the womb. Then again, sometimes luck and fate sing in perfect harmony, too, and uncontested magic just happens — just as it did the very first time Jamie Wilson, Kelley Mickwee, Liz Foster and Savannah Welch ever shared a stage together. It was ostensibly supposed to be a one-off gig — two songs as part of a tribute to Savannah’s father, famed songwriter Kevin Welch, at the 2009 MusicFest in Steamboat Springs, Colo. But midway through their first practice, it became clear to all in the room that they were on to something good. Goosebumps don’t lie. “I remember we were at Kevin’s house,
Sunday, June 3rd, 8pm
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Finding the good in goodbye is always bittersweet. JUNO nominated roots duo Madison Violet (Brenley MacEachern and Lisa MacIsaac) can attest to that with their latest release, The Good in Goodbye, out on September 6 (True North Records). An album born from their growth, both together and apart, The Good in Goodbye is an open diary of their personal and professional experiences together as friends and musicians, two very unique relationships that affect each other in profound ways.
Since releasing their last album, No Fool for Trying (2009), Madison Violet won the 2009 John Lennon Songwriting Contest for their track “The Ransom,” took home the 2009 Canadian Folk Music Award for Vocal Group of the Year, and were nominated for multiple East Coast Music Awards and a 2010 JUNO Award for Roots & Traditional Album of the Year (Group).
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Finding the good in goodbye is always bittersweet. JUNO nominated roots duo Madison Violet (Brenley MacEachern and Lisa MacIsaac) can attest to that with their latest release, The Good in Goodbye, out on September 6 (True North Records). An album born from their growth, both together and apart, The Good in Goodbye is an open diary of their personal and professional experiences together as friends and musicians, two very unique relationships that affect each other in profound ways.
Since releasing their last album, No Fool for Trying (2009), Madison Violet won the 2009 John Lennon Songwriting Contest for their track “The Ransom,” took home the 2009 Canadian Folk Music Award for Vocal Group of the Year, and were nominated for multiple East Coast Music Awards and a 2010 JUNO Award for Roots & Traditional Album of the Year (Group).
Saturday, June 9th, 8pm
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With Silas Durocher on vocals and guitar supported by a soulful string trio, Lovestruck Suckers creates a unique and beautiful musical experience. Durocher’s lyrics explore themes such as heartbreak, love, and how to find beauty and motivation in a capricious world. These are raw, personal songs sung with passion and honesty and brought richly to life by the emotive strings.
Durocher has played with many of Asheville, NC’s most loved bands: Soulgrass Rebellion, The Get Right Band, Laura Reed and Deep Pocket, David Earl and The Plowshares, Josh Phillips Trio, Afromotive, Pierce Edens and The Dirty Work, Laura Blackley, and his own chamber rock ensemble, Silas Durocher and Everybody Knows. With his latest project, Lovestruck Suckers, Durocher teams up with members of The Opal String Quartet to bring a more intimate, emotional musical experience to audiences. Amy Lovinger (violin), Kara Poorbaugh (viola), and Franklin Keel (cello) bring years of musical education and diverse performance history with The Asheville Symphony, Sirius B, Orquestra Classica da Madeira Portugal, Asheville Lyric Opera, Raleigh Symphony, and Symphony of the United Nations.
Together, the four members of Lovestruck Suckers weave powerful melodies and poignant words to paint a picture of the lives we stumble through, the pain we stumble over, and the beauty we stumble upon.
www.silasdurocher.com
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With Silas Durocher on vocals and guitar supported by a soulful string trio, Lovestruck Suckers creates a unique and beautiful musical experience. Durocher’s lyrics explore themes such as heartbreak, love, and how to find beauty and motivation in a capricious world. These are raw, personal songs sung with passion and honesty and brought richly to life by the emotive strings.
Durocher has played with many of Asheville, NC’s most loved bands: Soulgrass Rebellion, The Get Right Band, Laura Reed and Deep Pocket, David Earl and The Plowshares, Josh Phillips Trio, Afromotive, Pierce Edens and The Dirty Work, Laura Blackley, and his own chamber rock ensemble, Silas Durocher and Everybody Knows. With his latest project, Lovestruck Suckers, Durocher teams up with members of The Opal String Quartet to bring a more intimate, emotional musical experience to audiences. Amy Lovinger (violin), Kara Poorbaugh (viola), and Franklin Keel (cello) bring years of musical education and diverse performance history with The Asheville Symphony, Sirius B, Orquestra Classica da Madeira Portugal, Asheville Lyric Opera, Raleigh Symphony, and Symphony of the United Nations.
Together, the four members of Lovestruck Suckers weave powerful melodies and poignant words to paint a picture of the lives we stumble through, the pain we stumble over, and the beauty we stumble upon.
www.silasdurocher.com