Folk 2 Funk Festival 2013
FOLK2FUNK FESTIVAL
April 12, 13, 14, 2013
Friday, April 12, 2013 at 8:15
Bobtown
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Drawing on field hollers, gospel music, folk songs, pop melodies and bluegrass harmonies, Bobtown reinvents American choral music for the 21st century to create a unique and compelling blend of voices and instruments that move gracefully between elegy and celebration. The first thing people notice about Bobtown is the harmonies. Then the songwriting. And finally, the body count. With tales of ghosts, outlaws and working-class struggles woven into a potpourri of musical styles, Bobtown is applauded for their unconventional approach to folk and Americana music. bobtownmusic.com |
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Photo: Jack Hirschorn Jalopy Theatre – flamekeeper2@verizon.net |
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Jen McDearman –
vocals/percussion |
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Saturday, April 13, 2013 at 8:15
MILES To DAYTON
| Come and meet the family you never knew you had.
Miles to Dayton's music happens at a personal level, their message of love
blending elements of folk, rock, classical, and funk into an irresistible
invitation. The M2D recipe is simple: four-part vocal harmony, clever
songwriting, improvisational violin and cello, and an infectious rhythm section
that stirs up the creative stew. At the heart of their unique marriage of styles lies a real-life marriage: vocalist Krista Preddice shares the microphone with husband Jonathan Preddice, who, in addition to being the principal songwriter for the group, also shines on guitar, cello, accordion, and trumpet. Bassist Dave March (Krista's brother) and violinist Leanne Strom (Jon's sister) add depth to the vocal harmonies, with Dave's low, soulful bass and Leanne's soaring classical virtuos  ity providing the sonic bookends for the
M2D sound. Drummer Brian Kroll, the newest member of the group, propels the
music forward with an exciting and funky edge.Having built a large grass roots following of fans young and old, Miles to Dayton has headlined performances at the Patchogue Theater and sold out the Boulton Center, with notable gigs at the Paramount Theatre, Great South Bay Music Festival and the NoFo Rock and Folk Festival. They've been the featured artist at the Acoustic Long Island Podcast and Summer Concert, and have performed in venues from NYC (Canal Room, Arlene's Grocery) to Montauk (The Stephen Talkhouse). www.milestodayton.net Equally at home in the acoustic or full band setup, m2d has shared the stage with the likes of The Subdudes, Leslie West, Jorma Kaukonen, Tom Paxton, Jen Chapin, Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes, and Richie Havens, to name a few. |
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Sunday, April 14, 2013 at 2:00
David Pleasant Trio presents Drumfolk!
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interactive concert featuring the pre-spiritual, pre- blues, pre- jazz of
Gullah Geechee inspired culture (the sound and movement of early coastal GA and
S.C.) It is an afternoon of hands-on " Riddim"* where the audience
joins in. David Pleasant is a multi-faceted percussion virtuoso, rhythm effects vocalist, avant-garde performance artist, Storyteller and lecturer who specializes in African-American traditions. Born in Savannah, GA and raised in McIntosh County, Pleasant grew up immersed in the rich Gullah/Geechee (Georgia and South Carolina Sea Island) culture, which thrives in that area. The Gullah culture, particularly juba, hand jive, pattin', `rhappin'' and shout has played a major role in the development of David Pleasant's RiddimAthon!®, a performance and teaching method developed from a synthesis of African, Caribbean and African American musical traditions. Using assorted drums, cymbals, tambourines and marimbas, as well as the body percussion rhythms of shout, juba, and jive, RiddimAthon!® aims to get everyone singing, dancing and clapping.
Sunday, April 14, 2013 at 3:30
Pamela Lewis, John Hurley & Friends
Singer
Pamela Lewis possesses a deep passion for performing and a love of music that
traces back to her earliest memories.
aka Long Island NSAI songwriters, Pete Colombo and
Steve Farella have been writing together and pitching their songs in
Nashville since 1999.
All events at the Long Beach Public Library- 111 West Park Avenue- Long Beach, New York 11561. Phone: (516) 432-7201. Additional information email: aip4arts@gmail.com attn. JohannaM |
urley? Getting their musical friends together to celebrate
their two favorite types of music! Pamela & John’s love for music brought
them together 15 years ago when they met in a Rock band.
Since then, their musical connection has grown into a way of life. What’s
better than starting off soft & intimate with folk favorites of Joni Mitchell, Crosby Stills & Nash and then steadily building to Face
Blasting Funk at its best with chart toppers of Chaka Khan and Stevie Wonder?
Blind since birth, Danny’s parents
were told by a doctor that blind children often play great piano. Danny
Kean started playing piano at the tender age of two and was told by a piano
tuner that he had perfect pitch. As he grew up, he spent hours practicing
and listening to legends like Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Miles Davis,
Jimmy Hendrix, Ray Charles and the Crusaders. By the age of 15, he was
playing solo at bars and jazz jams in New York City. He also started to
take professional piano lessons and sit in on studio sessions, where he
developed an interest for songwriting.
e Donny Celenza has been playing music
professionally for over 40 years. 
