September 7, 2007
ANDY & DENISE
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Andy & Denise are touring musicians who feature well-crafted songs, compelling harmonies and Andy's incredible guitar playing. They now make Hedgesville their home. They teased the 1st Friday audience with an exciting open mic performance.
www.andyanddenise.com
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October 5, 2007
JAN SMITH
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Louisville, Kentucky native Jan Smith writes songs rooted in vibrant imagery and sincere, stark emotion. The artists whose music she grew up with - Merle Haggard, Nina Simone, and Townes Van Zant among many others - influence her work, as does the traditional bluegrass music of her new home in the mountains of central Virginia.
www.honeybirdmusic.com
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November 2, 2007
ZOE MULFORD
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Zoe's a fine and whimsical singer songwriter, alternatively powerful and funny. Landmarks on her musical journey include English and Scottish folk ballads, an apprenticeship in the Old Time picking circles of North Carolina, and a long-running flirtation with the Blues. Backing her clear vocals with guitar or banjo, she may bring to mind Joni Mitchell, Christine Lavin, and Gillian Welch in the course of a single set.
www.zoemulford.com
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December 7, 2007
TERRY TUCKER &
ARDYTH GILBERTSON
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Terry and Ardyth were 1st Friday's first feature act. They delighted the audience with tight, beautiful harmonies. This time around they will present traditional holiday music from their Ancient Ayres and Carols for Christmas CD.
www.treehouseband.net
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December 7, 2007
SEA RAVEN
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Opens this year's holiday show with her magical harp.
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January 4, 2008
DAVID LAFLEUR
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With a rich tenor voice and a mastery of the guitar, dobro, mandolin, and dulcimer, David LaFleur has been performing his unique mixture of folk, appalachian, blues, and bluegrass for over 20 years. A consumate pro. David tours extensively.
www.davidlafleurmusic.com
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February 1, 2008
PAT WICTOR
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Wictor plays heart-felt blues-based roots music like the only begotten son of Bonnie Raitt (same red hair!) and Chris Smither. Pat is also an excellent songwriter whose new/old compositions will send you on a journey through the old Dock Boggs and Son House 78 rpm records.
www.patwictor.com
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March 7, 2008
MARY GORDON HALL
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Mary is a wonderful singer from Charlottesville, VA. Her lyrics are stunningly beautiful, poetic and poignant. . .A terrific storyteller in song.
www.marygordonhall.com
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April 4, 2008
CLINTON COLLINS
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Clinton Collins is a performing songwriter from the heart of the Appalachian Mountains. His musical poetry is filled with the mystery, fascination, and stark beauty of his natural surroundings. He was a New Song Festival finalist.
www.clintoncollins.com
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May 2, 2008
ARLON BENNETT
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"You write songs the way Norman Rockwell would paint," a fan once said to Arlon Bennett. Arlon thought it was an interesting comparison, and then realized it was an accurate description of what he does: "I use a vocal paintbrush on a sonic tapestry to tell stories of Americana".
www.arlonbennett.com
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June 6, 2008
TODD COYLE/TBA
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Todd is an accomplished local musician and songwriter with three CD's to his credit. He can jam out with the best at Mecklenburg, but will present a more introspective side at 1st Friday.
www.flatrabbitmusic.com
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