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BELA FLECK AND THE FLECKTONES, the original line-up
Saturday, June 11, 2011. Evans Amphitheater, 8pm.
In advance: $32 reserved, $22 lawn. Day of show: $35/25. [buy tickets]
Banjo virtuoso Bela Fleck, bass guitar wizard Victor Wooten and Futureman on the drumitar reinvent as they reunite with multi-instrumentalist Howard Levy on harmonica for the first time since 1992. Levy is universally acknowledged as the world's most advanced diatonic harmonica player, taking it into totally new territory just as his bandmates have revolutionized their respective instruments. The Grammy-winning quartet's newest album, Rocket Science, is their first studio effort together in 20 years! 'It's hard to resist a band that draws on bluegrass, funk, world music, pop, and jazz with such glee and blissful lack of pretension.' --Entertainment Weekly. Here's a preview! Co-presented by WKSU 89.7 FM.
Friends of Cain Park (FCP) Benefit 6pm: pre-concert party on the Colonnade including dinner, dessert and a preferred-seat ticket to the concert. $55 FCP member, $65 all others. Call 216-791-5149 for benefit tickets and membership information.
JANIS IAN
Thursday, June 16, 2011. Evans Amphitheater, 8pm.
In advance: $20 reserved, $18 advance. Day of show: $23/21. [buy tickets]
Who are the great songwriters in America today? Not the most popular, not the richest. Simply the greats, among them Janis Ian, a nine-time Grammy nominated singer-songwriter and a formidable talent. The writer of 'Jesse,' an ode to impassioned commitment made famous by Roberta Flack; 'Stars,' possibly the best song ever written about the life of a performer, recorded by artists as diverse as Mel Torme and Cher; and the seminal 'At Seventeen,' a song that brought her five Grammy nominations (and 2 Grammys) in 1975, and which is now reaching its third generation of listeners. Reviewers have called her live performances 'overwhelming to the spirit and soul,' and 'drenched with such passion, the audience feels they've been swept up in a hurricane.' Supported by WKSU 89.7 FM.
CHRIS BOTTI
Friday, June 17, 2011. Evans Amphitheater, 8pm.
In advance: $30 reserved, $20 lawn. Day of show: $33/23. [buy tickets]
Since the release of his 2004 critically acclaimed CD When I Fall In Love, Chris Botti has become the largest selling American jazz instrumental artist. His success has crossed over to audiences usually reserved for pop music and his ongoing association with PBS has led to four #1 jazz albums, as well as multiple Gold, Platinum & Grammy Awards. Over the past three decades, he has recorded and performed with the best in music including Frank Sinatra, Sting, Josh Groban, Michael Buble, Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell, John Mayer, Andrea Bocelli, Joshua Bell and Aerosmith's own Steven Tyler. Hitting the road for 250 plus days per year, Chris and his incredible band have performed with many of the finest symphonies at some of the world's most prestigious venues including performances at the World Series and the Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony. And he was voted People Magazine's one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in 2004. Supported by 107.3 HD2 The Wave.
SUMMER SIPPERS Wine Tasting (for Chris Botti concert ticket holders only) SOLD OUT
KARAN CASEY AND JOHN DOYLE
Saturday, June 18, 2011. Evans Amphitheater, 8pm.
In advance: $20 all tickets. Day of show: $23 all tickets. [buy tickets]
Karan Casey has long been one of the most innovative, provocative and imitated voices in Irish traditional and folk music. Her career has spanned 20 years: from the early days as a jazz performer in Georges Bistro in Dublin, to her heady days in New York with Solas, to her now blossoming solo career with over half a million albums sold. Karan released her first album with Solas, which quickly became the most celebrated Irish band in the U.S. Following their groundbreaking early releases, she struck out on her own. Recent years have seen Karan appearing with folk legends James Taylor, Liam Clancy, Peggy Seeger and Mick Moloney as well as performances with Solas, Lunasa, and as a key member of Paul Winter's Grammy-award winning Celtic Solstice. Karan has won awards for 'Best Folk Album' and 'Best Folk Female' from Irish Music Magazine and been nominated for the BBC Folk Awards and the Danish Grammys.
Born in Dublin to a family of musicians and singers, John Doyle was surrounded by traditional music from his earliest years. John was playing professionally by the age of 16, and soon moved to New York City, where he began playing with Eileen Ivers and Seamus Egan. His gifts as a guitarist, songwriter, vocalist, and producer have played an essential role in the ongoing renaissance of Irish traditional music. He first rose to international prominence with Solas (Gaelic for 'light'), the all-star Irish/American band whose emergence heralded the arrival of a new generation of bold, inventive traditional musicians. Doyle pioneered a rhythmic, sophisticated approach to Irish guitar accompaniment, setting a new standard for the instrument. When the original members of Solas parted ways, Doyle embarked on a solo career, producing albums for other artists and touring as a sideman as well as recording his own material. Preserving the tasteful simplicity of tradition, Doyle nonetheless adds a contemporary edge, finding fresh life in even the most well worn of tunes. His playing encompasses hard-driving strumming, inventive chord voicings, precise single-note runs, and powerful rhythmic effects borrowed from traditional instruments such as the bodhran and fiddle. Supported by WKSU 89.7 FM
SISTERS OF SHEYNVILLE
Workmen's Circle Yiddish Concert
Thursday, June 23, 2011. Evans Amphitheater, 7:30pm
FREE ADMISSION (no ticket necessary). [buy tickets]
The Sisters of Sheynville were founded by Isabel Fryszberg, and Lenka Lichtenberg, two talented vocalists who share the Eastern European Jewish family experience and a driving passion for their music. This soulful group revitalizes Yiddish swing and klezmer music from the golden age of the mid-20th century fused with contemporary jazz. Inspired by the Barry Sisters' Yiddish swing vocals of the 30's and 40's, this high-energy, all-female sextet features intricate three-part harmony supported by a crack ensemble of some of Toronto's leading jazz and klezmer instrumentalists. In memory of Eugenia and Henry Green
THE RIPPINGTONS featuring Russ Freeman
Friday, July 15, 2011. Evans Amphitheater, 8pm.
In advance: $25 reserved, $21 lawn. Day of show $28/24. [buy tickets]
Started by guitarist Russ Freeman, The Rippingtons has created the life soundtrack for hundreds of thousands of contemporary jazz fans worldwide for a quarter of a century. This Grammy-nominated band continues to break new ground with their latest Peak Records album, Cote D'Azur. The current line-up features Russ Freeman, Bill Heller, Dave Karasony, Jeff Kashiwa and Rico Belled. Supported by 107.3 HD2 The Wave.
WINE PAIRINGS FOR COOKOUTS Wine Tasting (for Rippingtons concert ticket holders only) 6:30-7:45pm, $8. Call 216-371-3000 for wine tasting reservation.
GAELIC STORM
Saturday, July 16, 2011. Evans Amphitheater, 8pm.
In advance: $25 reserved, $20 lawn. Day of show: $28/23. [buy tickets]
After a start playing monthly gigs for friends at Santa Monica's O'Brien's Tavern in 1995, the band's popularity skyrocketed when it appeared in James Cameron's Titanic as the Celtic party band in the ship's steerage. Yet while Gaelic Storm plays Celtic music that hearkens back to the traditional music of Ireland, they are hardly traditionalists, adding modern sounds and drawing influences from American rock and pop as well as musical styles from around the world. A band known for its drinking songs, Gaelic Storm has a new classic with 'Chucky Timm,' which is about a real-life fan, a friend and former Olympic bobsledder from Ohio. Cleveland Indians third baseman Jack Hannahan is also a big fan. You'll hear Gaelic Storm's 'Kiss Me I'm Irish' whenever he's up to bat. Go Tribe! Supported by WKSU 89.7 FM.
DALA: $2 Tuesdays
Tuesday, July 19, 2011. Evans Amphitheater, 8pm.
$2 general admission (no discounts). [buy tickets]
Juno nominees and winners of the 2010 Canadian Folk Music Award for Vocal Group of the Year, Amanda Walther and Sheila Carabine of Dala
have released five albums and toured extensively across North America. Darlings of the Canadian music scene, Dala draw upon influences like The Beatles, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young and Bob Dylan, writing songs that are both catchy and insightful. Their song 'Horses' was the winner of the 2010 Celtic Radio Music Award in the contemporary category. Amanda's ethereal soprano voice blends seamlessly with Sheila's velvety alto, creating the lush harmonies that have become their trademark. 'What beautiful flights of melody and harmony, reminiscent of the Everly Brothers and Emmylou Harris.' Peterborough Examiner
LYNN TREFZGER: $5 Fridays
Friday, July 22, 2011. Alma Theater, 7pm.
$5 general admission (no discounts). [buy tickets]
Lynn Trefzger, a self-taught ventriloquist, brings together amazing figure manipulation and exceptional vocal skills to create a fascinating comedy act which delights young and old throughout the country. Writing and developing her own original and endlessly inventive routines, Lynn thrives on her interaction with the audience. Dummies, puppets, inanimate objects, and unsuspecting by-standers become part of the wild world that Lynn Trefzger and her comical partners create. Her vocal illusion talents were first brought to national audiences on television's popular 'Star Search' and she has since performed with artists including Jeff Foxworthy, Ray Romano, Drew Carey, and Faith Hill. Lynn (and her many voices) has appeared on ABC, TNN, A&E and Lifetime television.
ROCKAPELLA
Saturday, July 23. Evans Amphitheater, 8pm.
In advance $25 all tickets. Day of show $28. [buy tickets]
With the wild success of the TV smash 'Glee' and a cappella groups reigning on college campuses, there is clearly a hunger for exciting live vocal performance. A single concert opens a window on practically the whole history of vocal music from vintage Mills Brothers through jazz and rock to current Hip Hop. And the little miracle is that Rockapella's astonishing full-band sound comes from just five guys with microphones. With their smooth dance moves and mellifluous Motown harmonies, they're probably as close as you might come in this century to the charisma of The Temptations! The group is best known in America as the innovative entertainers whose clever wit, shtick and tunes were the jet-thrusters for the 295 episodic voyages of the PBS kid-TV smash 'Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?' The current Rockapella line-up features Scott Leonard (since 1991, high tenor), Jeff Thacher (1993, vocal percussionist), George Baldi III (2002, bass), John K. Brown (2004, tenor) and Steve Dorian (2010, tenor).
THE JUGGERNAUT JUG BAND: $2 Tuesdays
Tuesday, July 26, 2011. Evans Amphitheater, 8pm.
$2 general admission (no discounts). [buy tickets]
What do you get when you blend jazz, blues ragtime, swing and original music with washboards, washtubs, kazoos, jugs and various other sundry hardware? An evening of whimsy and appreciation for the eclectic things in our collective past performed by accomplished musicians who 'don't let virtuosity get in the way of having fun' (Washington Post). The Juggernaut Jug Band are Roscoe Goose on jug, vocals, washboard, trumpet, blues harp and snare drum; Nick O'Time on vocals and acoustic bass; Skip Tracer on vocals, guitar, mandolin and banjo; and Smiley Habanero on vocals, guitar, kazoo and mandolin. Over the years, they've appeared with Arlo Guthrie, Riders in the Sky, Leon Russell, Mary Chapin Carpenter and in Actors' Theatre of Louisville's production of As You Like It!
GIRLYMAN: $5 Fridays
Friday, July 29, 2011. Alma Theater, 7pm.
$5 general admission (no discounts). [buy tickets]
Imagine the Indigo Girls got together with Paul Simon and created Peter, Paul and Mary! Informed by 60s vocal groups like Simon and Garfunkel and The Mamas and The Papas, and infused with years of classical and jazz training, Girlyman's songs are a dance of melody and suspensions - an irresistible blend of acoustic, Americana, and rock The Village Voice calls 'really good, really unexpected, and really different.' Girlyman has collaborated with comedian Margaret Cho in co-writing songs for her album, Guitarded. Of Girlyman Cho says 'They seamlessly blend folk, country, pop and rock and they genre bend as fearlessly and flawlessly as they gender-bend.'
ARLO GUTHRIE
Friday, July 29, 2011. Evans Amphitheater, 8pm.
In advance: $30 reserved, $25 lawn. Day of show: $33/28. [buy tickets]
Over the last four decades, Arlo Guthrie has toured throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia winning a broad and dedicated following. With songs like 'Alice's Restaurant' too long for radio airplay, 'Coming into Los Angeles' banned from many radio stations (but a favorite at the 1969 Woodstock Festival), and the definitive rendition of Steve Goodman's 'City of New Orleans,' Guthrie was no one-hit wonder. An artist of international stature In addition to being an accomplished musician -- playing piano, six- and twelve-string guitar harmonic and a dozen other instruments -- Guthrie is a natural-born storyteller whose hilarious tales and tireless anecdotes are woven seamlessly into his performances. Supported by WKSU 89.7 FM.
LONG ROAD: I'll Fly Away--A 1961 Coffeehouse
Saturday, July 30, 2011. Alma Theater, 7pm.
$22 center, $20 sides in advance; $25/23 day of show. [buy tickets]
Cleveland's favorite (and only) folk group shares history and humor and songs made famous by artists like The Weavers, The Kingston Trio, The Limeliters, Harry Belafonte, The Brothers Four, The Terriers, Bob Gibson, Judy Collins and others. Long Road is David Budin, Kevin Richards, Bob Sandham, Ray DeForest, Celia Hollander Lewis and Charlie Lewis on guitar, banjo, mandolin, Celtic harp, autoharp, pedal steel and bass.
AN EVENING WITH MIKE FARRIS AND THE ROSELAND RHYTHM REVUE
Saturday, July 30, 2011. Evans Amphitheater, 8pm.
$20 advance, $23 day of show. [buy tickets]
In the two years since his critically acclaimed Salvation in Lights, Mike Farris' live performances across the country (including Bonnaroo, SXSW, Austin City Limits Festival, and Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival), have left fans and seasoned artists aghast at how that sound, that soul, could come from such an unlikely source as the former Screamin' Cheetah Wheelie's frontman. His style is a marriage of traditional black gospel, 70s Stax and southern blues that Farris describes as 'music with dirt on its feet and sweat on its back. It's in our genetic makeup. It pumps through our veins. It's simple and straightforward. That's one reason why, especially in times like these, we need it. This old music draws us in and warms us up like nothing else.'
THE SINGING ANGELS
Sunday, July 31, 2011. Evans Amphitheater, 4pm.
FREE ADMISSION (no ticket necessary). [buy tickets]
For more than 40 years, Cleveland's Youth Ambassadors have toured the world, visiting more than 30 countries. Command performances have included five trips to the White House, the Great Hall of the People of China, and three performances at the Vatican. Founded in 1964, The Singing Angels is dedicated to youth development through the highest level of artistic achievement in the performing arts. Members hail from over 74 communities in 10 counties across northeast Ohio. Over 300 children, ages 6 to 18, participate in this educationally and culturally enriching program each year.
SHIVERING TIMBERS: $2 Tuesdays
Tuesday, August 2, 2011. Evans Amphitheater, 8pm.
$2 general admission (no discounts). [buy tickets]
The Plain Dealer describes Shivering Timbers as 'an idiosyncratic pop-folk-blues outfit from Akron,' the same little rustbelt city that produced Chrissie Hynde, Devo, and The Black Keys. They now emerge as the newest addition to that list led by husband and wife Jayson and Sarah Benn with Brad Thorla on drums. They're classics in that same great Akron tradition: they don't fit any mold but their own. Fellow Akronite Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys was moved enough to produce their debut album, We All Started In The Same Place, a collection of original home-spun and studio-crafted songs, folk songs and nursery rhymes re-imagined and inspired by the birth of their daughter.
HEY MAVIS: $5 Fridays
Friday, August 5, 2011. Alma Theater, 7pm.
$5 general admission (no discounts). [buy tickets]
Hey Mavis crosses the genres of Americana, Texas Two-step, bluegrass, folk, and rock with a striking blend of female vocal harmonies, banjo, upright bass, and over-the-top fiddle and viola solos. In their songwriting, the trio finds the fine threads within stories of all types--from the fantastic to everyday--and weaves them into captivating musical journeys. Legendary producer Don Dixon (REM, Red Clay Ramblers, Smithereens) produced their debut CD Red Wine, which finished the year being voted #13 on the Folk Alley International Listening Poll alongside new releases from Tim O'Brien, Peter Rowan, Mary Chapin Carpenter, The Chieftains and Bob Dylan. Hey Mavis is Laurie Michelle Caner, Sarah Benn, and Ed Caner. Ed has performed as soloist and sideman with countless artists, including Luciano Pavarotti, Smokey Robinson, Wayne Newton, Michael Stanley and Page and Plant. Laurie and Sarah both have extensive experience as members of the all-women vocal harmony group, The Rhondas.
ORLA FALLON
Friday, August 5, 2011. Evans Amphitheater, 8pm.
In advance $25 reserved, $15 lawn; Day of show $28/18. [buy tickets]
In the past six years, Irish singer/harpist Orla Fallon has performed for the Pope, the President of Ireland and two US presidents, both as a solo artist and with the phenomenally successful group, Celtic Woman. Orla Fallon comes from the village of Knockananna in Co.Wicklow, Ireland. She credits her late grandmother for instilling an abiding love of Irish music and traditional culture. Orla had carved out a very successful solo career for herself prior to being approached by composer David Downes to form the group Celtic Woman. A winner of The International Feis Ceoil and International Pan Celtic Competition on two occasions, Orla has recorded with legendary Irish group Clannad as well as the choral group Anuna. Her debut album The Water Is Wide debuted in the Billboard World Music Top Ten upon its release in the United States. She toured extensively in Europe, Africa and North America, where her renditions of traditional Irish airs and her self-penned compositions were described as 'haunting and deeply moving.' Her latest recording is My Land.
AUGUST BLENDS Wine Tasting (for Orla Fallon concert ticket holders only) 6:30-7:45pm, $8. Call 216-371-3000 for wine tasting reservation.
CHARLIE MOSBROOK
Saturday, August 6, 2011. Alma Theater, 7pm.
$22 center, $20 sides in advance; $25/23 day of show. [buy tickets]
As one of Cleveland's favorite coffeehouse performers for over 20 years, Charlie Mosbrook has amassed a collection of songs respected and enjoyed by his audience and musical peers alike. In early 2011 the CD, Coverage: The Songs of Charlie Mosbrook was released including 17 performances of his music by many of Northeast Ohio's most prominent acts. His music has been performed on NPR and FolkAlley.com to audiences throughout the nation and globe. Performing with a deep soulful voice and eclectic distinctive acoustic guitar style, Charlie's sincerity in song is complimented by his playful quick wit. Having suffered a spinal cord injury in 2010, this former triathlete/marathoner's inspiring response to tragedy reverberates through out his performances with his most recent music reflecting his unwavering determination over adversity.
NEWFOUND ROAD: $2 Tuesdays
Tuesday, August 9, 2011. Evans Amphitheater, 8pm.
$2 general admission (no discounts). [buy tickets]
NewFound Road has been called one of the most exciting bluegrass bands of the new millennium. In the past year, the band has shared the stage with a diverse array of artists including Oscar winner The Swell Season, Grand Ole Opry member Joe Diffie, Rock-n-Roll Hall of Famer Mavis Staples, Grammy nominated R&B artist Ryan Shaw, folk icon Judy Collins, and a long list of country and bluegrass artists and legends. In 2010, NewFound Road made its debut on the legendary stage of The Grand Ole Opry. The music is powerful and streamlined, featuring hard-driving, soulful contemporary bluegrass as well as achingly beautiful country and pop ballads. This group of dynamic young veterans (Tim Shelton, Joe Booher, Jamey Booher, Josh Miller) has a live show that features a mix of their time-proven favorites, as well as music that at first glance would seem unlikely fare for an acoustic/bluegrass repertoire. Their newest recording is NFR-Live At The Down Home, their third release on the Rounder Records label and their first live recording.
MOUNTAIN HEART
Thursday, August 11, 2011. Evans Amphitheater, 8pm.
$15 advance, $18 day of show. [buy tickets]
Since 1999, Mountain Heart has been fearlessly revolutionizing the way acoustic music is presented and played. The six-member group is one of the most highly awarded ensembles in the bluegrass/roots genre and has become synonymous with cutting-edge excellence in acoustic music. Along with its widely acclaimed instrumental talents and stunning live performances, the band and its individual members boast multiple GRAMMY, ACM, CMA, and IBMA Award nominations and wins. Mountain Heart's musical virtuosity, unmatched energy, and keen sense of entertainment dynamics have helped to forge a highly unique sound and an unforgettable stage show that appeals to a wide variety of musical tastes. Collectively they have appeared on the revered stage of the Grand Ole Opry in excess of 100 times and have performed with acts ranging from Lynyrd Skynyrd, George Jones, Merle Haggard, and Brad Paisley to Alison Krauss, LeAnn Rimes, and Patty Loveless. Mountain Heart continues to lead the charge in taking acoustic music to the masses, deftly combining elements of rock, jam band, country, blues, jazz, and bluegrass into a high-energy sound that is at once fresh, accessible, and utterly unmistakable.
GUYS WITH GUITARS: $5 Fridays
Friday, August 12, 2011. Alma Theater, 7pm.
$5 general admission (no discounts). [buy tickets]
Guys With Guitars features three regionally recognizable solo musicians - Neil Jacobs, Doug Wood, Tim Farrell - joining together for a concert event reminiscent of the old Windham Hill Concert Series. Neil Jacobs covers the world vibe with music as diverse and varied as gypsy, world, Balkan, classical and modern fingerstyle guitar while transforming his 12-string acoustic guitar into his own personal orchestra, and sharing his fascinating stories with the audience.
Since his days of performing in the Boston subways in the early 90s, progressive instrumental guitarist Doug Wood has earned the status as one of the premier independent acoustic performers in the country. Tim Farrell's fingerstyle playing and original compositions display an elegant simplicity that celebrates the purity of the acoustic guitar. Tim is a rare kind of musician, with the ability to both entertain an audience and inspire future generations of players.
THE DOO WOPS: Cleveland Rocks...We're still Rollin'
Saturday, August 13, 2011. Evans Amphitheater, 8pm.
$10 general admission (no discounts). [buy tickets]
Who could predict that the desire to play together after nearly 40 years would blossom into a night of such fun? Last season, there wasn't an empty seat in the Evans so The Doo Wops are returning to party the 2011 Cain Park season to a close! The band will feature the usual rock 'n roll hits from the 50s and 60s including never-performed music from The Platters and Jerry Lee Lewis and standby favorites by Dion and the Belmonts, Danny and the Juniors, The Del Vikings, The Diamonds, Bobby Vinton, Buddy Holly, The Flamingos, The Five Satins, Chuck Berry and Bill Haley and the Comets. They'll also perform a set dedicated to songs about cars from the 50s. Elvis will make an appearance with a set of his top hits including 'Return to Sender,' 'Don't Be Cruel,' 'Jail House Rock,' and the audience favorite 'Can't Help Falling in Love With You.' DJ, 'Rock On' anthologist and rock historian Norm N Nite will also make a special guest appearance in this concert dedicated to the memory of William D. Thomas.
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