Concert: Saturday, June 13, 1998 at 8pm

A folk sound to make you laugh and sing
Storyteller and musician Mike Agranoff

Mike Agranoff’s first love is making music, whether with friends,at a festival or on stage and this love is conveyed. While weaving stories and monologues into his introductions, he offers shrewd commentary and keen observations. Mike is equally at home with traditional ballads or contemporary song. He will play a dance tune on the concertina or a Souza march on the guitar. Heart-wrenching stories or quirky parodies arranged and played superbly blend with his rich baritone. You will often find yourself singing along (even to songs you’ve never heard before) or finding new meaning in those you have.

An outstanding fingerstyle guitar player with a range of idioms from ancient harp tunes to obscure Tin-Pan-Alley compositions. Mike plays an array of instruments including guitar, banjo, harmonica, and recorder. With vocal and facial expression and his unique ability to convey a message, his listeners are drawn into the spirit of Mike Agranoff. Mike Agranoff will be featured in the Folk Series at the Watchung Arts Center on Saturday, June 13 at 8pm for only $10. Mike’s personal style will penetrate your soul. Our intimate setting is ideal for this performer. Call for reservations (908) 753-0190.

Mike Agranoff’s first recording "the Modern Folk Musician" will be available during intermission. This offering includes contemporary, traditional, fast-paced, comptemplative, funny and serious and evn some original music. His performance on this album is consistently entertaining with a simple and well-crafted mix and balance.