Click the URL below to listen to Episode 2. (November 2007)
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Hi. I'm Steven Johnson from Michigan Folk Live. I'd like to welcome you to MichiganFolkLive’s second podcast. This is the first of a series of podcasts presented by Michigan Folk Live, featuring both National touring acts and local Michigan Artists. With this second podcast we are going focus on tartists who are touring Michigan in November 2007.
Laura Bate and Brandon Foote ~ Shenandoah
This next Michigan duo, Laura Bates and Brandon Foote have recently released a wonderful collection of self-penned tunes on their CD titled “Jubilee”. The “Jubilee” CD features guest performances by many talented Michigan Artists many of whom record for the CD’s label Earthwork Music. I think this song and CD has it all, wonderful vocals, insightful lyrics and great musicianship.
Bluehouse
This next group comes to us all the way from the land down under. The Australian duo “Bluehouse” is bringing their wonderful harmonies and Folk flavored Pop melodies to the Ann Arbor Ark on November 1st. It is their only Michigan Concert appearance this year. Please listen to Bluehouse performing “Eyes Closed” from their recent release “One More Kiss”
Garnet Rogers
I’m very excited to bring you this next tune because I was able to get an advance copy of Garnet Rogers new release “Get a Witness” recorded live at The Black Sheep Tavern in Quebec. Garnet is a Canadian Folk Singer from Ontario, who has been writing and performing for 30 years and has greatly influenced the Folk music scene.
Fri, November 9th The Ark Ann Arbor MI 8:00 PM
Fri, November 16th Schuler Books Grand Rapids MI 7:30 PM
Here is Garnet Rogers performing “Summer Lightening “ from the soon to be released CD “Get a Witness”
Diana Jones
I’m really proud to bring you this next Artist, Diana Jones. Diana Jones has been compared many of the top American songwriters today, including Alison Krause, Gillian Welch and Iris Dement. A great song transports the listener somewhere new, to a new location or a new point of view. Diana’s latest CD “My Remembrance of You” is full of great songs.
Diana Jones has only one scheduled Michigan appearance Nov 29 at The Ark in Ann Arbor, MI.
This song “Henry Russell’s Last Words” is the true story of a West Virginia Coal miner who was killed in a 1927 mining accident which claimed 111 lives. As he lay dying, trapped underground he used lumps of coal and scraps of paper to write notes to his family. It’s the story of a Scottish immigrant who worked a dangerous and dirty job to provide a better life for his family. I found this song incredibly moving. I hope you will too.
Jill Jack ~ Roamin ~ Moon and the Morning After
This next Artist is no stranger to anyone familiar with the Michigan Roots music landscape. Jill Jack has been a fixture of the Michigan music scene for over 10 years and has amassed 18 Detroit Music Awards in the Acoustic/Folk, Country and Pop/Rock Categories. This next song has an old-time country vibe that I just love. Here is Jill Jack performing “Roamin’” from her “Moon and the Morning After” CD. This CD won a 2006 Detroit Music Award for “Best Acoustic/Folk Recording.
The McKassons Tacoma Washington
Their latest CD, “Tripping Maggie” Features an eclectic blend of Celtic / Folk / Bluegrass. To prove how eclectic they can be they do everything from Bruce Springsteen covers to traditional Scottish tunes.
You have only one opportunity to see this talented group in Concert and that will be November 17 in East Lansing, MI at the Ten Pound Fiddle. Show time is 8:00 pm at the Unitarian Universalist Church. I know I’ll be there.
Here is a song titled “ Zack's 301” from their “Tripping Maggie” CD.
Seth Bernard & Daisy May - Earthwork Music
These two musicians, Seth Bernard and Daisy May Erlewine, have for two years, been touring the country and performing together as a duo. This year, they released their first duo album, recorded in the historic Calumet Theater, which features all original songs. To see their entire concert dates check out the concert calendar at Michigan FolkLIve.com. They have 8 November Concert dates.
Nov. 9th at the Elks Club, Cadillac, Gopherwood Folk Society Benefit
Nov. 10th at the Ten Pound Fiddle in East Lansing Unitarian Universalist Church
Nov. 20th at the Ark, Ann Arbor, Michigan League of Conservation Voters Benefit
Nov. 30th at the Crooked Tree Arts Center, Petoskey, Fox on a Hill Year Anniversary Concert
Bill Bynum & Co.
New songs from the unreleased CD “Daddy’s Word”.
Bill Bynum and Co. is gaining a reputation as one of the area's tightest bluegrass bands. Bynum is a regular performer at the Trinity House Theater in Livonia and a frequent Ark open mic favorite.
We are very excited to have for you another unreleased cut from the Bill Bynum and Co. soon to be released CD “Daddy’s Word”. This CD
is part bluegrass, old-time, roots, country, and folk. Bynum, who lives on Grosse Isle, is a 2004 Metro Detroit Songwriting Contest winner. Bill Bynum and company will be performing in concert Nov 4 2007 at the Ionia Bluegrass and Country Show, Nov 9 2007 at AJ’s Café in Ferndale and Nov 30 2007 Cafe 289 in Wyandotte.
They will also be appearing Dec 7th at the Trinity house Theater in Livonia.
Here is Bill Bynum performing “The Dream” from his soon to be released CD.
Corrine West - Second Sight
This next songstress, Corinne West, comes to us all the way from the California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains. She has toured relentlessly in both US and overseas and won rave reviews from Maverick and SingOut! Magazines. She was also was a finalist in the prestigious Kerrville Folk Festival songwriting competition. She will be appearing;
Nov 12th THE ARK Ann Arbor, MI.
And Nov 13th House Concert Kalamazoo, MI. Check michiganfolklive.com for concert details.
Here Corrine West with the title song from her just released CD “Second Sight”
http://www.corinnewest.com/
The Mickeys
Identical twins Amy Sherman and Julie Peebles perform under their maiden name “The Mickeys”. The Mickeys have just released their second CD, "Walk Along," which blends many musical influences – Folk, Americana, country, Celtic, blues and bluegrass. Many of their songs feature the tight harmonies that family acts are famous for.
You can catch them in Concert;
Wed, Nov. 7 2007 The Corner Bar and Grill Kalamazoo, MI.
Fri, Nov. 9 2007 The Livery Benton Harbor, MI.
Fri, Nov. 30 2007 The Raven Coffee House Port Huron, MI.
This tune “Walk Along” is the title song of their recent sophomore release.
Jamie-Sue Seal
This artist is a very busy gal, running a small record label, Smokin’ Sled Dog Records, booking shows for Smokin’ Sled Dog artists and promoting her “Jammin’ Round with Jamie-Sue” concert series. Lucky for us Jamie-Sue Seal still finds time to bring us her unique brand of Americana, roots and country.
You can catch her November 17 performing at her Jammin’ Round Series with Chuck Brodsky, Dave Boutette & John Latini .
December 1st she will be performing with Susan O’Rourke, and Dorthey Cooley at the White Crow Conservatory in Saginaw.
Sunday, December 9 @ 7pm Jamie-Sue Seal & the Radiotown Flyers
and celtic duo STONECROSS for an evening of traditional and original Holiday music at the amen room in Dewitt.
Hee is Jamie-Sue performing “Floating” from her CD titled “Fly away”
Antje Duvekot - Pronounced: Aunt-ya Doo-va-kot
Well here is the equivalent of the bonus track. Here is a last minute to addition to the podcast that I couldn’t be more excited about bringing you. Aunt-ya Doo-va-kot is a Boston area folk singer that in two short years has taken the folk world by storm. She has won the new song competition at the Kerrville Folk Festival and the John Lennon Songwriting Award. She has the folk media and fellow folk artists singing her praises.
Ellis Paul has called her "The next great American folk singer-songwriter." ?
Here is your bonus track – Aunt-ya Doo-va-Kot performing “Helpless Kiss” from her “Big Dream Boulevard” release.
Nov 29 2007 8:00P Dani and Meghan’s House Concert Ann Arbor, Michigan
Nov 30 2007 8:00P Schuler Books Grand Rapids, Michigan
Thank you to all the talented Artists who particpated in our podcast!
We are not worthy!!
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