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GREG GREENWAY'S music blends the passion of Richie Havens, the lyrical guitar of James Taylor, and the rhythmic and political influences of Peter Gabriel, the Police and a wealth of Third World Artists. His debut recording, A Road Worth Walking Down, was nominated for two Boston Music Awards and is still receiving national air play. His third cd, Mussolini's Head, was released this year to very favorable reviews. He performed at Carnegie Hall in the New York Singer/Songwriter Festival which was broadcast on NPR's World Café in 1994. Greg was born in Virginia and now makes his home on Cape Cod in Massachusetts. | |
KIM & REGGIE HARRIS' performances are characterized by rich harmonies,
percussive guitar and a warm, upbeat presence. In 20 years of working
together, th ey have written and sung in styles ranging from traditional to
adult-contemporary. Their first cd, In the Heat of the Summer, (title song
by Phil Ochs) showcases the depth and passion of their songwriting. Their
first album, Music and the Underground Railroad, has been praised in
musical, cultural and historical circles. A large part of this album has
been recreated on a new cd titled Steal Away which is getting heavy
airplay nationwide. Originally from Philadelphia, Kim and Reggie live in
upstate New York. | |
EMMA'S
REVOLUTION | |
MAGPIE consists of Greg Artzner and Terry Leonino, a husband-and-wife duo from Tacoma Park, Maryland. Originally from northeast Ohio, they met while attending Kent State University in 1973. Their repertoire of largely topical songs encompasses traditional and contemporary folk, jazz, blues, country and ragtime styles, and includes many original compositions. Magpie has a high-energy sound, characterized by tight harmonies and expert work on guitar, concertina, harmonica, mandolin and fretted dulcimer. They have released several cds including Spoken In Love, a collaboration with Kim and Reggie Harris. | |
JOHN FLYNN Kris Kristofferson praises John Flynn's songwriting: "The truth is in the details; the gifts are an ear for accurate dialogue, an eye for powerful imagery and anything funny, and a heart open to surprises and the possibilities of moving the emotions." As a young father Flynn left a Nashville staff writing gig and began writing songs for his kids and for his life. These songs yielded CDs that are informed by the trademark humanity and humor that Flynn sees as the essential tools for parenthood and living. Recently the 51 year-old Delaware resident has turned his attention, and his songwriting, to the world his four children will one day inherit. | |
David Roth - Landslide top vote-getter at the Falcon Ridge (NY) Folk Festival's "Most-Wanted" competition (1996) and NAIRD "Indie" nominee (singer-songwriter album of the year - 1994) for Digging Through My Closet, DAVID ROTH has gained national attention for his unique songs, moving stories, and powerful singing and subject matter. David's material ranges from outright hilarious to poignant - taking his audience on an emotional landslide through well-crafted songs.
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Pat Wictor In a
remarkably short period of time, Pat Wictor has become the name that is being
chatted about on the acoustic, blues, folk and Americana circuits. Steeped in
American "roots" music, Pat is a contemporary songwriter and interpreter drawing
on the rural country, gospel, and blues traditions of our nation.
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SONIA Rutstein's songs combine powerful melodies with poignant thoughts. She has the rare ability to fuse poetic imagery with an eclectic and vibrant sound. Her lyrics address a wide range of social and emotional issues, including racism, community togetherness, and world peace. The driving force behind disappear fear, a group she formed with her sister Cindy, Sonia now also records and performs under her own name. She was Female Artist of the Year at the 1999 Gay and Lesbian Music Awards (GLAMA) and received a Best Album award from Stereo Review, among other honors.
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