The Mojo National Band - Django Jazz As Thom Alexander from the Americana Music Academy explains it, the original idea was to play 30's style cafe jazz as a nod to D'jango Reinhardt, Eddie Lang, Joe Venuti and Stephan Gappelli. Somewhere down the road, however, a wrong turn occured and romantic, bluegrass and other influences infiltrated. Now they just play anything they want in their own inimitable style... and people all over the greater Lawrence metropolitan area are raving abount them. Thom is on guitar, with Scott Tichenor sitting in for Joe Pickett (mandolin), Jim Jeans (guitar, mandolin & mandocello) and Michael Paull (bass).

Flint Grey - Contemporary Folk Dave Leach (guitar, vocals) and Brad Boerger (guitar, vocals), two of Lawrence's finest songwriters, have teamed up with Patrick Leach (djembe, pencil, vocals) and Kurt Henning (bass) in a new band. Brad & Dave haven't played in this series since their stellar band Coyote Project, so don't miss this one.

Michael Paull Michael is one of those amazing musician who can do it all - piano, guitar, cello, bass, you name it. He hasn't decided yet if he wants to do this solo or with others. Whatever he does, it will be very interesting.

Cindy Novelo - Singer/ Songwriter/ 5-string Viola Cindy, a singer/songwriter who plays guitar and 5-string viola, has opened for such national artists as Sam Shaber, Bill Staines and Annie Gallup. In addition to her solo work, she often performs with Kasey Rausch & Friends (including HERE Dec. 11th) and others. Cindy studied at the Conservatory of Music in Bordeaux, France, and has performed with a variety of dance troupes and music ensembles, including the National Symphony of Costa Rica and the Proyer String Quartet. Lana Hamilton Pratt joins her on harmony vocals.

Saxophonia - Saxophone Quartet "Saxophonia, a new saxophone quartet featuring prominent regional saxophonists John Childers, Bob Duffer, Jade Brown, and Heather Brown, will play an hour of the widest imaginable saxophone quartet repertoire--everything from Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" to Randy Newman's "You've Got a Friend in Me" (theme from Monster's Inc.), to a Lennie Niehaus Jazz suite, to Bach's Fugue in G Minor--It's a saxophone odyssey in an hour-long concert.

Vera, Chuck & Dave - Beatles songs Maria Anthony (acoustic guitar), Darrell Lea (acoustic guitar), Mark von Schlemmer (electric bass), Clark Jamison (percussion) and Megan Hurt (violin) present an outstanding evening of Beatles music. The group's name comes from the line about grandchildren in "When I'm 64." Lovely harmonies, energetic leads and tasteful arrangements by three of Lawrence's finest folk musicians. HERE is a YouTube.Com video of their "India set" with Maria on sitar.

Hit-or-Miss - Folk, Blues and Country Hit-or-Miss is a band made up of a group of guys whose vision of heaven is sitting around with other musician and jamming into the wee hours of the morning. Their music ranges from folk to blues to country, with a flavor that is sometimes fun, sometimes sad, sometimes happy and sometimes sappy, but always enjoyable. Members are Marc Briand (mandolin, guitar), Greg Pelligreeni (guitar, harmonica), J.B. King (bass, guitar), and Michael Bradley (dobro).

Nicolette Paige - Singer/songwriter Nicolette is a Kansas City singer/songwriter new to our series who describes her music as a combination of folk, reggae and blues, telling true life stories about peace, struggles, love and everyday life. She has performed for the past two years at Lawrence's Art in the Park festival and recently played at the International Folk Alliance in Memphis and the SXSW (South By South-West) festival in Austin. Click HERE for a YouTube video.

Laura Lisbeth - Singer/Songwriter Kansas City musician and artist Laura Lisbeth's first album was warmly received, with one critic calling her "a neo-folkie who knows how to follow the contemporary folk tradition" and two of her songs winning awards in national songwriter's contests. She made a big impresion during her two previous performances in our series with her sad-but-funny songs about life. She frequently performs in the Kansas City area. HERE is a YouTube video.

Paul Sprawl - Singer/songwriter (Heavy Wood? Psychedelic Roots? Americana?) Paul, a recent addition to the Lawrence music scene, is one of the best solo acoustic guitarists I have ever heard. He combines percussive guitar techniques with bottleneck, tapping, harmonica and a baritone voice as his songs tell stories of politics, love and romance, the down-trodden, and the interesting lives of those he meets all over the world. After eight albums and and shows in almost every state plus Canada and Germany, he is checking out living in Lawrence. You REALLY shouldn't miss this one to encourage him to stay. HERE is a YouTube video.

Jim Krause - Americana & Original Folk Jim has been playing banjo, fiddle & guitar in the Lawrence area for many years. You may have heard him at the Farmer's Market or with the Euphoria Stringband. One minute he'll be singing a traditional Appalachian ballad, maybe followed by a raggy blues or a country song, followed by one of his own original compositions. He teaches banjo at Americana Music Academy. Click HERE for a You Tube video of his last Tuesday Concert performance.

Dave Owens - Singer/songwriter Dave, a Knoxville singer/songwriter who is moving to Kansas, is new to our series. He has been featured on several live radio broadcasts there, including recently on WDVX's Blue Plate Special. Check back soon for more information and go HERE for a video.

Lana Maree - Singer/ Songwriter Lana, a singer/songwriter from Lawrence, is returning for the fourth time to our series. Her songs range from the whimsical to the intimate, accented by her clear voice and finger-pick guitar playing. Her debut CD was released in October.

Fortnight - Folk-Rock The band performs songs by Led Zeppelin, The Smiths, Radiohead, Modest Mouse, Genesis, Big Star, and The White Stripes, as well as traditional and original material. Sebastian Alfie (electric & acoustic guitar), Maria Anthony (acoustic guitar, flute, theramin), Bryan Foster (electric bass), Clark Jamison (percussion), and Darrell Lea (acoustic guitar)

Zydeco Tougeau and Friends - Zydeco music Lawrence street musicians, Zydeco Tougeau, with Tommee Sherwood (Cajun accordion), Barry Barnes (rubboard) and recently joined by Joe Schoonover (guitar) and Jane Live (stand-up bass) will be playing accordion-driven dance music informed & inspired by the music of SW Louisianna. They will be joined by special friends for this benefit show for the Salvation Army. Don't miss this high-energy, Louisiana-flavored, Cajun-stomping treat! HERE is a short video.

Euphoria Stringband - CD RELEASE PARTY!!!! Euphoria's repertoire comes from the western plains, southern plantations, Appalachian Mountains, and the Grand Ole Opry - featuring the music that was in demand at dances, weddings, quiltings, barn raisings and other social events that define us as Americans. Members are Pete Gilbreath (banjo), Reva Friedman (string bass, clogging), Jim Krause (fiddle, mandolin), Dick Powers (guitar), and Pat Dickey (fiddle, mandolin, banjo ukulele). HERE for a YouTube introduction to the band.

TJ Zark - Singer/songwriter TJ is new to our series, recently moving to the Lawrence area. She describes her music as being gritty and poetic like the Sandhills where she grew up. Her rich voice and emotional lyrics weave stories of love, loss, hope and the daily dance of life.

Frank Shopen, Daryl Nickel, Les & Tom Goering - Celtic and contemporary folk A St Patrick's Day treat! Frank is well known in the Lawrence area from his many years with the traditional Celtic band "Boys of the Prairie." Daryl, Les and Tom perform original music that features tight 3-part harmonies with two guitars and a mandolin.

Ann Zimmerman - Contemporary folk It is a special treat for us that Ann, one of the best known Kansas folksingers, is coming in from Salina for this series. Her music celebrates the joy, sorrow, grandeur and silliness of life, especially life on the windy plains. She backs her rich voice with piano, guitar and the audience itself. Singer magazine says of her, “She has the ability to seamlessly blend humor and sadness in that unique way that makes you want for more.” This is a rare opportunity to hear Ann in Lawrence, so come out to support her.

May 11th - Stranger Tractor - Contemporary folk Seldom seen but highly praised, "Stranger Tractor" (Strange Attractor??) features some of Lawrence's best singer/songwriters - Sue Malloy, Brad Boerger, Billy Pilgrim & Joe Comparato. This is another incarnation featuring former members of the great band Coyote Project, so don't miss it.

Kasey Rausch & Friends - Singer/ Songwriter/ Americana Kasey's band was one of last year’s highlights for this series. She has been delighting people in the Kansas City area for many years now with her quirky, catchy songwriting and singing skills. As she describes her music: "Americana - folk roots, yet with a hint of bluegrass and classic country." Other members include Cindy Novelo on 5-string viola and Chris DeVictor on acoustic bass.

Thomas/DeLancey Band - Celtic, Appalachian & Bluegrass If you heard them at Winfield's Walnut Valley Festival, you know how pleased we are to have this group in our fall schedule. Whether adapting Appalachian and Celtic fiddle tunes to their instruments or adding their close vocal harmonies to well-known bluegrass and old-time standards, this group has become a favorite at music camps and festivals. The band features Linda Thomas (hammered dulcimer/keyboards/vocals) and Dan DeLancey (flatpick guitar/vocals), plus Ronnie DeLancey (bass) and Lawrence's own Scott Tichenor (mandolin). As Scott put it, there's nothing else like this around these parts. Don't miss this one.

Ardys & Bradford - Blues, jazz & swing The duo of Ardys Ramberg and Bradford Hoopes has become one of the staples of the Lawrence music scene. This, however, is a rare opportunity to hear them in a quiet, intimate venue. As they describe it, expect to hear songs about the following: "Happy memories. Sad memories. Bitty ditties. Blue trade-offs. Sultry situations." I've been trying to get them here for several years now, so don't miss this one.

Nov 4th - Alonzo Beardshear -Eclectic rhythm & blues Alonzo, one of those musicians who can play about any instrument, is well-known in the Lawrence area as both a musician and a soundman. His music is a mix of many different styles - blues, folk, rock, county and world. Need a break from election news and campaign blues? Come on down!

Melek Taus Ensemble - Original world music This Kansas City band draws inspiration for it's original compositions from all around the world, from the mysterious and mystic to the passionate and compassionate. Members, all of whom are classically trained, include Nick Baker (percussion), Joe Gameson (guitar), Emily Tummons (oboe and recorder) and Amory Bottorff (violin). The improvisational nature of their music means the audience presence changes the sound, so join the composition and accept the Melek Taus Ensemble's invitation to participate in what they term "a performance of cosmic proportions and trancendental experience."

Ingevald's Spelman - Traditional Swedish Ensemble Traditional Swedish folk music that transports you to the world of old-time Sweden where village fiddlers played for dances and other community occasions. They will get your feet tapping to lively dance tunes, and your imagination stirring with haunting harmonies evoking a world where trolls roamed the darkness. Led by Byron Wiley, other members include Theresa Martin, Ruth Byers, Rosemary O'Malley, Juliet Remmers and Jill Brandenburg.

Maria & Megan - Original songs and traditional Celtic Singer/guitarist Maria Anthony & violinist Megan Hurt present original songs and traditional music from the Britain Isles. Their lovely harmonies and soaring violin melodies compliment Maria’s strong songwriting skills and unique arrangements of Celtic tunes. Maria & Megan perform each year at Lawrence Scottish Fest and in the band Uncle Dirtytoes.

Larry Carter & Friends I usually take a turn and close out the spring series of "Tuesday Concert" songwriter's showcase. I have mainly performed my original compositions, plus traditional English tunes, Hindu & pagan chants, and the stories within the music. Friends joining me over the years have included Cordelia Brown (violin, harp), Clark Jamison (tabla, djembe), Jennifer Bryan (violin), Malika Lyon (mandolin), Gwyneth Sigmon (flute) and Amory Bottorff (violin).

Bayley Kate and the Bluegills - Folk & Alternative Bluegrass Bayley Kate, although still in high school, has already gathered a following throughout Kansas with her eclectic mix of folk, country, alternative bluegrass and...yes...yodeling. She has "Wowed" audiences this past year at venues ranging from Winfield's Walnut Valley Festival to the Kansas City River Festival, plus over 60 other venues in-between. Band members include Jim Hartman (guitar) and others. Bayley Kate is also an actress, the heroine in my theater troupe, Carter Performers.

Lila - Original World Music Combining the traditions of American folk music with the world music sounds of India and Africa, "Lila" (LEE-la) members are Deborah Pine (guitar and vocals), Janette Michaels (vocals), Sean Scanlin (bass), and Clark Jamison (congas, tabla & percussion). Deborah's original compositions feature soaring vocal harmonies, powerful rhythms and spiritual lyrics.

Scott Tichenor Scott is well-known to musicians in this area as a musician (mandola and mandolin), teacher (Americana Music Academy), author (Mel Bay's Deluxe Chord Encyclopedia) and internet host www.MandolinCafe.Com. He was a founding member of "Last Kansas Exit," winner of the 1985 National Bluegrass Band Contest. His current interest is playing solo mandola (like an oversized, down-tuned mandolin), mixing traditional Celtic tunes (particularly by the Irish harper Turlough O'Carolan) and contemporary music. Larry Carter will open on a close relative of the mandola, the baritone cittern. If you have an interest in Celtic music, don't miss this one!

Forest Green - English Christmas Concert Cordelia Brown (Celtic harp, violin) & Larry Carter (guitar, piano) usually end the fall series with an annual concert of traditional and contemporary seasonal songs from England. Material typically ranges from 12th century carols or traditional English folk songs to contemporary Christmas songs by bands such as Steeleye Span and Jethro Tull.

Allen Macfarlane Allen is an excellent hammered dulcimer and mountain dulcimer player, including being a recent Kansas State Champion. He has been performing, teaching and organizing music gatherings throughout the Midwest for more than 20 years, and is currently on the staff at Americana Music Academy.

Three Bean Salad This band was a big hit when they played here this summer, and it's a pleasure to have them return. They play a blend of traditional Celtic and New England contradance music. The trio features twin leads by Mike Black on mandolin and Dayle Dryer Black on fiddle, with solid rhythm guitar by Mike Yoder.

Bill Crahan & Scott Tichenor - Choro Music (Brazilian Folk) Scott and Bill, two of Lawrence's most highly respected folk musicians, transport you to Brazil for an evening of "choro" music, a style of Brazilian popular music. Scott teaches mandolin at Americana Music Academy, is the author of Mel Bay's Deluxe Chord Encyclopedia, and is the internet host for www.MandolinCafe.Com. Bill regularly performs on guitar with John Lomas and others and provides the live music for "Right Between the Ears." Johnson, a choro master clarinet player, will also be joining them. Don't miss this one!

Coyote Project The Pitch awarded "Best Folk Act" in the Kansas City area to this band some years back. Brad Boerger, Sue Malloy, and Dave Leach performed original music that featured three acoustic guitars and singers, plus bass, drums & keyboard. They also returned the next year to present a concert without their drummer, bassist and keyboard player. Both were outstanding concerts!

Barry Barnes - Rap Poetry & Percussion Barry's energetic poetry raps promote social justice, environmental awareness and political responsibility. From a feature article in The Lawrencian: "Barry Barnes, also known as bbobb, is a poet, performance artist, percussionist, blue collar worker and very lucky MOOsician who gets to play with the Bopophonics, Uncle Dirtytoes, and Billy Eberling and the Late for Dinner Band.

Connie Dover - Poetry Connie, well-known as one of the finest Celtic singer/songwriters in the world, is also making a name for herself as a poet. We are honored that she chose this venue for the Lawrence release of her first book of poetry, Winter Count. She shared the evening with rap poet Barry Barnes.

Heebie Jeebies Rick Frydman, Debbie Goldberg, Steve Rosenberg and Mike Carrigan present eclectic folk music, including covers of songs by Bob Dylan, Lucinda Williams, Patty Griffin, Woody Guthrie, Beatles and original Rick Frydman songs.

Karl Ramberg Karl performs on a wide variety of instruments - piano, cello, guitar, bass, percussion, and more. His improvisations and compositions have a free-form jazz influence. His current interest is using a sound loop machine to layer instruments one by one to create a rich, fully orchestrated one-man band. It's always a treat when we can get Karl to come out of his music studio and perform in public.

Storyteller Night Priscilla Howe and Larry Carter Although appropriate for all ages, tonight's stories are mainly for adults. Priscilla is the only storyteller in this area who actually earns her living from her craft, a fact that speaks very highly regarding her skill as a storyteller. Larry combines traditional and original stories with music in the tradition of a Celtic bard. Folk tales, original stories, Celtic ballads and more! Storytelling at it's finest!

Zydeco Tougeaux - Zydeco music Zydeco music in Lawrence??? You bet!!! Tommee Sherwood (button accordion), Dalton (guitar) and Barry Barnes (washboard percussion) serve up authentic, high-energy music. Don't miss this Louisiana-flavored, Cajun-stomping treat!

Lana Maree - Singer/ Songwriter Lana is a singer/songwriter from Lawrence. Her folksy tunes range from the whimsical to the intimate, accented by her clear voice and rhythmic guitar. Cindy Novelo sometimes joins her on 5-string viola.

Darrell Lea & Megan Hurt Darrell is well known as the lead guitarist in some of the best rock bands to have come out of this area over the last 20 years, and is currently in the Beatles cover band "Vera, Chuck & Dave." Megan has also performed with several area bands and is currently in Uncle Dirtytoes. The Kansas City New Times called their album "Seasons of Change" one of the year's best and commented that they "combine all kinds of country-based American idioms and old-country antecedents."

Feb. 12th - Jennifer - From Johnny Cash to Russian folk songs to classical violin! Jennifer is an extraordinary violinist who studied at Meadowmount School of Music and Tanglewood Music Center and has performed with a wide variety of ensembles and orchestras throughout the United States. She has been a frequent guest in this "Tuesday Concert" series, sitting in with Lisa Sandell and Forest Green. Joined by musicians Lance Fahy and Bob Garrett, Jennifer plans a VERY eclectic mix of classical and folk for celebrating Valentine's week with the violin.

Smidireens - Traditional Celtic This Kansas City Celtic band features some of the best Celtic musicians in the Midwest. Members includes Mike Dugger (button accordion, guitar, vocals), Gordon Bearss (guitar, mandolin, cittern), Donna Brown (fiddle), David Agee (guitar, fiddle, tenor banjo, vocals) and Willy Peterson (bodhran). Expect energetic reels & jigs and lovely ballads. If you like traditional Irish and Scottish music, don't miss this one.

Lucas Westcott - Singer/Songwriter Lucas, a singer/songwriter from Illinois, is new to our series. He has played with a variety of bands ranging stylistically from rock to Japanese pop and has engineered more than 15 live and studio albums. His original songs range from acoustic blues and folk to twangy country. As an interesting sidenote, if you visit Abraham Lincoln's log cabin in Illinois this summer, Lucas will probably be your tour guide.

Nathan Wolf & Friends Nathan, of the Nathan Wolf Project working out of Las Vegas, is temporarily in this area. The Las Vegas magazine City Life termed him "a soulful singer on the rise." Material includes original interpretations of songs by artists such as Neil Young, the Waterboys, and the Beatles. Acompanying musicians include Cindy Novelo on 5-string viola, Mark von Schlemmer on bass and Larry Carter on guitar or piano.

Chris Gregory Chris is a singer/songwriter from Tucson, Arizona who is passing through this area. He has performed at a variety of folk festivals around the country, including receiving honors from Nashville's Music City Song Festival. His original songs are about love and connecting with the creative spirit.

Teresa Storch Boston singer/songwriter Teresa Storch is passing through Lawrence. Her music has been described as a "bounding folk rock sound...mesmerizing vocal riffs" by Boston's Metronome Magazine and "Vega/Merchant-esque vocals...funky guitar work... fabulously catchy folk-genre'd tunes" by Boston Girl Guide. She has earned honorable mention in the Rocky Mountain Folks Festival Songwriter's Showcase Competition and was selected as part of the “Boston’s Best Singer/Songwriters Showcase" in 2003.

Geoff Koch St Louis singer/songwriter Geoff Koch recently won the "People’s Choice Award for Best Singer-Songwriter" at the St. Louis Music Awards. He’s also garnered honors, awards and kudos from The Recording Academy, International Songwriting Competition and Billboard magazine’s "Worldwide Songwriting Competition." As one reviewer put it, "Through Geoff’s accessible yet poetic lyrics, we, too, are able to slow down, take time to reflect and to see the beauty in every day." He plays guitar, keyboard and harmonica.

Natalie Cox Natalie is a singer/songwriter who has been performing throughout the Midwest for many years. Her themes include environmental concerns, social justice (including Native American rights and opposing violence against women), and just plain fun. As one reviewer said, "..., with her powerful vocals, she reminds me of the great singer/songwriter Buffy Saint-Marie. There is a good mix of serious, fun, folk, blues and alternative,..., all done with plenty of soul.”

Jim Abel - Singer/songwriter Jim is a Kansas City singer/songwriter new to our series. He writes humorous and serious songs about love in all of its forms – the romance, the difficulties, the foibles, and the oddities. Abel plays regularly in venues across the Kansas City area and surrounding communities.

The Jolly Ranchers Ardys Ramberg, Rick Frydman and Roger Holden have been sharing their witty (and sometimes quite strange) songs with the Lawrence community for a number of years.

Kevin Bilchik St. Louis singer/songwriter Kevin Bilchik is known not only for the stories he tells in his songs, but also for his earthy, smoky baritone voice. As one reviewer put it, “Kevin Bilchik has a great voice and an… undeniable modern country feel. You can tell he loves these words and means every syllable leaving his lips.”

David Hakan David Hakan (rhymes with “bacon”) has been one of Kansas City’s best known singer/songwriters since co-founding the Songwriters Circle of Kansas City in 1992. If you heard him open for Bill Staines in Kansas City or when Tracy Grammar and the late Dave Carter performed in Lawrence, you know his songs tell great stories. One reviewer of his third album said, “His writing embodies all that I know about folk music - I hear Tom Paxton, John Denver, Bob Dylan, and the echoes of others all made new.”

Lisa Sandell - Singer / Songwriter / Slide Guitar Lisa is a Kansas City singer/songwriter whose voice, songwriting and standard guitar playing skills are finely honed. She is best known, however, for her clean yet sassy slide guitar playing. As one reviewer said of her first album, "Sandell...can...send a steel slide intuitively to its steel-string mark with the gentle grace that a Zen archer lets off his arrow to the bullseye." Jennifer Bryan will be joining her on violin.

Josephine Michener Josephine is one of the hottest young bluegrass & Celtic fiddlers in this area. She is also one of the few fiddlers skilled enough to perform solo, (which is, of course, the best way to appreciate the subtle ornaments of traditional-style playing). She has been a finalist in the Kansas Fiddling & Picking Contest and regularly performs in two bluegrass bands, "Shyster Mt. Gang" and "Loose Gravel." Larry Carter will accompany her for most of the concert on guitar, folk piano or bodhran.

Hazel Whyte Scottish singer/songwriter Hazel Whyte combines Scottish ballads and traditional Celtic music with contemporary folk. A native of Scotland, she has performed throughout much of Europe, Asia, Australia and the Virgin Islands. She currently lives in Kansas City. As she puts it, "Scottish music... can thrill the soul, delight the senses, tell tales of disaster and intrigue, speak of unrequited love or lands that are lost now. Scottish music is as unique and diverse as the people and land that gave it birth."

Mark Gottschall Mark is a singer/songwriter who moved here a while back from Austin. He has performed and recorded music in more than a dozen countries throughout the world, including on a compilation album in Spain that hit the European pop charts. His original music (in English and Spanish) often has a Latin flavor to it. In addition to his own material, Mark includes songs by contemporary artists such as Paul Simon, Patty Griffin and Richard Shindell. Larry will be joining him on accordion and piano.

Santiago, Gustavo & Javier - Brazilian & South American Folk This trio of KU students from Paraquay is joining us for the first time. From high energy ballads to soothing love songs, they provide an authentic taste of Brazilian and traditional South American culture. Santiago Ferreira sings and plays the guitar, Gustavo Diaz plays clarinet and flute, and Javier plays guitar.

Jule Lorenzen Oldtime fiddle. Jule draws his material from a variety of sources, including Chicago fiddler Liz Carroll, contemporary contradance tunes and traditional Appalachian fiddle tunes. Larry Carter will accompany him on guitar.

Susan Miller - Singer/Songwriter Susan Miller is a singer/songwriter and long-time Lawrence resident. Her original compositions capture themes of love, lust, longing, humor, honor, spirituality and other aspects of the human experience. She accompanies herself on the piano, the accordion and the harmonium (a keyboard instrument from India ). This will be Susan’s first time playing for our series.

Laura Lisbeth - Singer/Songwriter Kansas City musician and artist Laura Lisbeth is new to our series. Her first album was warmly received, with one critic calling her "a neo-folkie who knows how to follow the contemporary folk tradition" and two of her songs winning awards in national songwriter's contests. She frequently performs in the Kansas City area, including hosting the monthly Songwriters Night in Parkville, Missouri.

Jim Krause - Americana & Original Folk Jim has been playing banjo, fiddle & guitar in the Lawrence area for many years. You may have heard him at the Farmer's Market or with the Euphoria Stringband. One minute he'll be singing a traditional Appalachian ballad, maybe followed by a raggy blues or a country song, followed by one of his own original compositions. He teaches banjo at Americana Music Academy.

Kirk Vernon - Contemporary Folk-Country-Americana Kirk is new to our series. A singer/songwriter from Ozawkie, KS (and detective sergeant with the Jefferson County Sheriff‘s Department), Kirk's excellent CD features strong vocals backed by instrumental contributions from several well-known musicians from the Lawrence area. His original songs have a contemporary folk and country music sound.

Darrell Lea Darrell is well known as the lead guitarist in some of the best rock bands to have come out of this area over the last 20 years, including LA Ramblers, The Deal, and Tofu Teddy. As a singer/songwriter, he and violinist Megan Hurt recorded "Season of Change", which was released on compact disc in 1995. He currently is one-third of Vera, Chuck and Dave. This evening will feature solo acoustic performances of some new songs, as well as a few selections from "Season of Change".

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