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Thursday, March 6, 2008
TOWPATH TUNES AND TRAILS
Tap your toes to the history of Ohio's Erie Canal. These stories and songs have been passed down for generations. Historical Interpreter Hank Mallery plays Cletus, dressed head to toe in period costume, offering his own original compositions on a variety of instruments.
7:00 p.m. in the New Main Library Auditorium
Saturday, March 8, 2008
SECOND SATURDAY FOLK MUSIC
Fritz Schaufele is back with an eclectic sampling of today's best folk musicians, drawn from a variety of traditions. Performers are subject to change. Seating is limited. Doors open fifteen minutes prior to the performance.
Tonight's show features Scottish folk singers Crawley & Taylor.
Note: Event canceled.
Sunday, March 9, 2008
SUNDAY WITH THE FRIENDS -- RUST BELT BLUES
The Mississippi River flows straight through the Rust Belt in the person of Oliver Buck, blues revivalist. With an expressive yet unaffected voice and a direct, unadorned sound he brings the gamut of human emotion to stomping blues classics and old-timey originals alike.
2:00 p.m. in the New Main Library Auditorium
Sunday, March 16, 2008
SUNDAY WITH THE FRIENDS: IRISH SONGS TO MELT THE HEART
Our St. Paddy's celebration begins a day early with Elise McKnight on the Celtic harp. Sing along when you know the words. Lesser-known ballads sprinkled throughout will give us all a chance to sit back and appreciate the depth and beauty of the Irish heritage.
2:00 p.m. in the New Main Library Auditorium
Saturday, April 12, 2008
SECOND SATURDAY FOLK MUSIC
Fritz Schaufele is back with an eclectic sampling of today's best folk musicians, drawn from a variety of traditions. Performers are subject to change. Seating is limited. Doors open fifteen minutes prior to the performance. Tonight's show features Walt Mahovlich who will play Eastern European folk music.
7:00 p.m. in the New Main Library Auditorium
Sunday, April 13, 2008
SUNDAY WITH THE FRIENDS: BRIAN HENKE: GUITARIST
New Age folk virtuoso, Brian Henke, puts his acoustic fingerstyle guitar skills on display, playing selections from his latest CD, Tree of Life. Even with forty years of performing experience and a world-wide reputation, the self-taught master continues to approach his craft as a student.
2:00 p.m. in the New Main Library Auditorium
Saturday, April 26, 2008
FAMILY MUSIC & MORE: Foster Brown's Greatest Hits
The recipient of a 2006 Parents' Choice 'Recommended' Award, Foster Brown's original lyrics are unforgettable, teaching youngsters (and the young at heart) about our glorious natural world.
7:00 p.m. in the New Main Library Auditorium
Sunday, April 27, 2008
SUNDAY WITH THE FRIENDS: THE WAXWINGS OLD-TIME STRINGBAND
Twin sisters and two brothers pick, pluck and strum traditional American instruments, including fiddle, mandolin, guitar, bass, carpenter's saw, banjo and dancing board for a heaping helping of old-time country music. Sonorous, soaring voices in close harmony make them the Waxwings.
2:00 p.m. in the New Main Library Auditorium
Sunday, May 4, 2008
SUNDAY WITH THE FRIENDS: DUO IN THE POCKET
In the tradition of Zoot Sims, Scott Hamilton and Stan Getz, Duo in the Pocket presents a horizon-widening afternoon of jazz. Conrad Reeves holds down the rhythm on guitar while Dave Kasper lays out warm melodies with saxophone.
2:00 p.m. in the New Main Library Auditorium
Saturday, May 10, 2008
SECOND SATURDAY FOLK MUSIC
Fritz Schaufele is back with an eclectic sampling of today's best folk musicians, drawn from a variety of traditions. Performers are subject to change. Seating is limited. Doors open fifteen minutes prior to the performance. Tonight's show features The Kilbanes performing Irish folk music.
7:00 p.m. in the New Main Library Auditorium
Sunday, May 18, 2008
SUNDAY WITH THE FRIENDS: REBECCA WOHLEVER
This singer-songwriter draws on history, geology and botany, as well as the love of family, the joy of cooking and whatever it is that draws her to the ocean, to craft personal songs that speak to the common, beautiful and often challenging human experience.
2:00 p.m. in the New Main Library Auditorium
Saturday, May 24, 2008
FAMILY MUSIC & MORE: Family Movie Night: Disney's The Little Mermaid (1989)
Hans Christian Anderson would be proud of this Oscar-winning animated adaptation of his beloved fairy tale. He'd probably get the songs stuck in his head, too! A mermaid princess ventures into the strange world of dry land to find her true love.
7:00 p.m. in the New Main Library Auditorium
Sunday, June 01, 2008
SUNDAY WITH THE FRIENDS: DOUG WOOD: Progressive Acoustic Instrumental
Doug Wood's instrumental music can shift from a sweet fingerstyle guitar piece to a composition that loops energetic world rhythms with various percussion instruments in the blink of an eye. A wry sense of humor connects it all with tales of the road.
2:00 p.m. in the New Main Library Auditorium
Sunday, June 8, 2008
SUNDAY WITH THE FRIENDS: FOLK-ROCK FUN! Walk right in, sit right down and return to the whimsical days of the coffeehouse sing-a-long. (minus the coffee!) Join local singer-songwriters for a sing-in, filled with nostalgia, laughter and memories.
2:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium
Saturday, June 14, 2008
SECOND SATURDAY FOLK MUSIC
Fritz Schaufele is back with an eclectic sampling of today's best folk musicians, drawn from a variety of traditions. Performers are subject to change. Seating is limited. Doors open fifteen minutes prior to the performance. Tonight's show features Hopper & Reilly performing old time country & folk music.
7:00 p.m. in the New Main Library Auditorium
Sunday, June 22, 2008
SUNDAY WITH THE FRIENDS: THE SINGING SENIORS (Plus One)
This small, but happy group brings fun and laughter wherever they go, singing their hearts out for every audience they meet. If you love patriotic songs, oldies-but-goodies, hymns and show tunes, then you're in for a real treat.
2:00 p.m. in the New Main Library Auditorium
Saturday, July 12, 2008
SECOND SATURDAY FOLK MUSIC
Fritz Schaufele is back with an eclectic sampling of today's best folk musicians, drawn from a variety of traditions. Performers are subject to change. Seating is limited. Doors open fifteen minutes prior to the performance. Tonight's show features an Old time country "Fiddle Jam".
7:00 p.m. in the New Main Library Auditorium
Sunday, July 13, 2008
SUNDAY WITH THE FRIENDS -- BECKY BOYD SINGS
With great tone and tremendous feel, Becky Boyd has been packing the clubs of Cleveland for thirty years. Special guest guitarist Mike Dixon joins her for an afternoon of everything from folk and country to blues and jazz.
2:00 p.m. iNew Main Library Auditorium
Sunday, August 3, 2008
SUNDAY WITH THE FRIENDS: SUMMER DELIGHTS WITH ELEGANCE
It's finally time for butterflies, birds, flowers and Elegance. Soprano Kathleen Bosl and flautist Roberta Holliday bring you music that radiates sunshine and the warmth of summer.
2:00 p.m. New Main Library Auditorium
Sunday, August 10, 2008
SUNDAY WITH THE FRIENDS: TRADITIONAL CHICAGO BLUES
Back by popular demand! Self-taught harmonica player Wallace Coleman traveled the world for ten years with Robert Lockwood Jr.'s legendary band, then hit the road with his own group, playing every major blues festival around the world. Here's your chance to hear this Living Blues Award Winner and Ohio Heritage Fellow perform solo.
2:00 p.m. in the New Main Library Auditorium
