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Adrienne Young & Little Sadie Born and raised in Florida, Adrienne Young re-invents traditional fiddle tunes to create Pop-inflected old time music. It’s Country music in and old-fashioned, string band kind of way with lyrics about rustic characters inspired by the likes of Benjamin Franklin. Young mixes narratives with mountain holler-stomps and expressions of faith. She is able to add a pop flavor to her music in a way that gets her compared to Allison Krauss and Gillian Welch. While she loves playing the traditional music she also writes acclaimed new music and won 1 st place in the Chris Austin Songwriting contest at MerleFest. Playing the 5-string Banjo with her band Little Sadie she wows folks with her sweet, clear singing voice and sincere love of roots music. She is an avid gardener in her free time and promotes buying foods from local farmers. Young explains that her interest in organic farming came naturally from her interest in traditional music. “You get into traditional music and you can’t help but connect with the sociological environment at the time the music was being formed. And it was agrarian. |
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Bio Ritmo Beginning with its birth in 1991 as a rhythm driven drummer's ensemble, Bio Ritmo has sought to connect with its fans every second it spends on stage and with every song it commits to record. With each of its first three recordings Bio Ritmo introduced fans to entirely different facets of its sound. From the diamond in the rough that was 'Que Siga La Musica' to the more refined, more Cuban 'Salsa Galatica' and on to their major label debut, 'Rumba Baby Rumba' (Mercury Records). Having satisfied its curiosity experimenting with new styles and techniques, the band has eagerly returned to its roots. Embracing the stripped-down and straight-up street-wise salsa sound so rare in today's contemporary Latin music scene; Bio Ritmo's "old schools with a twist" approach is converting skeptics and delighting dancers across the globe. "Bio Ritmo's current nine member line-up seems indestructible", says the Independent Weekly and their latest self-titled CD has been described as their most inspired recording to date. Fresh in its energy and confidence, the sound evokes the simplicity and freedom of classic Nuyorican salsa. Flavored with bomba, samba, charanga, and even a bolero, the record treats the listener as well as the dancer with its incredible grooves, inspiring solos, and soul-searching lyrics. It has been chosen as "Editor's Pick" by Descarga.com, a leading authority on Latin music and described as "Terrific old-school salsa...with plenty of sabor and verve." |
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Bob Margolin and Mookie Brill Bob Margolin
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Vladimir Zaitsev: Baroque to Beatles Born in Kiev, USSR, Vladimir Zaitsev was introduced to the world of performing arts at a young age. He started playing violin at 4 and switched to piano at 6 as soon as it became apparent that piano could stay in tune longer than violin. By the time he was 15 Vladimir was involved in every high school production: he was the writer, stage and music director, stage designer, choreographer and the leading star. At 16 he entered Kosenko Music College, where he studied piano with Irina Ocheretianaya. Upon graduating with highest honors from the Musical College Vladimir immigrated to the United States where he entered Mannes College of Music as a piano student of Nadia Reisenberg. Upon graduating from Mannes he continued his piano studies with Alexander Eydelman in New York City. Vladimir Zaitsev is a recipient of a number of prestigious awards, including the Julius Katchen Memorial Award, First Prize in the Five Towns Music and Arts Foundation Piano Competition, and First Prize in the Liederkranz Foundation Piano Competition. In 1984 he made his Carnegie Hall debut with International Symphony as a soloist in Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto #1. Vladimir has developed a unique mix of light classical favorites and popular selections presented in an informal and lighthearted style which is rarely associated with a "formal" piano recital. |
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Molasses Creek Since 1993 the Molasses Creek band has delighted audiences from the coast to the mountains with their soulful vocal harmonies, powerful musicianship, and captivating presence. The core of this bluegrass/folk band is Gary Mitchell on guitar, Kitty Mitchell on bass, and Fiddler Dave (on the fiddle of course), who make their hone on Ocracoke Island off North Carolina’s coast. In 2000 they won First Runner Up in “A Prairie Home Companion’s Talent from Towns Under 2000.” They were also a feature performer at the First in Flight Centennial Celebration.
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Jason Michael Carroll and Band One of the hottest country acts to come out of the Carolinas in some time. Franklinton, NC native Jason Michael Carroll has been singing since he was six, stealing the spotlight with gospel music even then. In 2004, Carroll won Fox 50’s “Gimmie the Mike!” contest advancing beyond all 1,000 plus contestants. He has performed on the side stage at Walnut Creek Amphitheater and at a Kerry/Edwards Presidential Election Rally at NC State. He recently signed a record deal with RCA Nashville Records and will release his first record next year. |
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Lenny Marcus Trio Peter Ingram (drums, Lenny Marcus (piano) and Peter Kimosh (bass) deliver a cool mix of mainstream jazz standards and hot new original compositions. Ingram has been a part of the Triangle area jazz scene for many years, including recording three albums with Group Sax. He has worked with jazz greats like Stan Getz, Clark Terry, and Charlie Byrd. Marcus lived for many years in New Orleans and had the opportunity to study under Ellis Marsalis. www.lennymarcustrio.com
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First Night Praise Concert Sing, clap your hands, and be inspired as you lift your spirits hearing this multi-denominational choir sing songs of praise. The choir will also be joined by members of Crazies for Jesus. All led by the director of the Martin Luther King |
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Bill Weisser Susan Comer Raleigh native vocalist Susan Comer is a rising star in the world of Opera. Comer recently graduated from prestigious Northwestern University with a degree in Opera and Musical Theatre and was featured in the Chicago Opera Moda's production of "Little Women" as Beth and in the Cedar Rapids Opera as Yum-Yum in the "Mikado." She currently teaches at the Music Institute of Chicago. |
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Ravi Born in Washington, D.C. of Indian and German descent (and grand nephew of India’s first Prime Minister, Nehru), this singer-songwriter and guitarist began composing music at age eight, performing original “pop" songs in grade school and then majoring in classical composition at New York University. He has appeared on Letterman, Leno, Saturday Night Live, Today Show, Good Morning America, and performed at such prestigious venues as Madison Square Garden, and a White HouseChristmas Party. Mercury Records/PolyGram hired him in 1997 to play guitar on tour with three-time Grammy nominee Hanson (the top selling band in the world that year) and Simon & Schuster published his tour journal/autobiography. Ravi has released two CDs independently and toured extensively. He has collaborated with five-time Grammy Award Winner producer and engineer, Bruce Swedien (Quincy Jones, Michael Jackson) and co-wrote a song with world-renowned bass player Will Lee (David Letterman Show) who also performs on his second CD. Ravi toured the US twice performing solo and with his band, signing books and CDs, and conducting guitar clinics. |
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Little German Band The Little German Band and Dancers of Raleigh, North Carolina, USA, is an all-volunteer non-profit group dedicated to having fun while promoting Bavarian and German music and dance since 1971. They’ve performed in their home town of Raleigh, NC and all over the southeastern United States. The LGB&D has toured in several European countries such as Austria, Switzerland, Spain, Belgium, and Germany including a performance at the Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany in September 1996. |
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Who Was Thursday This acoustic ensemble blends diversity, creativity, and musicality into a unique, ear-catching style. The acoustic guitar of 17-year-old George Bonner provides a richly contoured foundation for the group’s sound, while his brother Andy’s violin drives the lyric lines and atmospheric effects.The duo balances ensemble and artistry with straight-up fun—music for both your head and your heels. The group’s source material includes: Traditional Irish jigs, Argentinean tangos , Acoustic jazz, Ancient English ballads , Arrangements of Beatles tunes, as well as contemporary artists such as Sixpence None the Richer, Jars of Clay, and Five Iron Frenzy, Scandinavian traditional and new tunes , and 1940s swing ballads. Each tune, though, is marked by Who Was Thursday’s own arrangement and unique treatment. The name of the band comes from one of their favorite books, G.K. Chesterton’s novel The Man Who Was Thursday. |
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Firestation Nine Rock in the New Year with the Fawcett Brothers John, Gabe, and Curtis, and Graymon and Cameron Ward. Firestation Nine is sure to be a band you will be happy to say you knew them “when”! |
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