Uncle Calvin’s Coffeehouse ♫ 4th Quarter 2011 1982-2011 • OUR 29th YEAR! • 214-363-0044 • www.unclecalvins.org Oct. 7 • Amy Speace Oct. 28 • Catie Curtis ($15/18) Nov. 18 • K.C. Clifford / Louise Mosrie Amy Speace’s path to Catie Curtis, has called Boston K.C. Clifford continues to win songwriting may not have home for nearly all of her twenty- over fans and critics who are been a straight line, but like year music career. Since the release touched by her hopeful message many journeys, has been better of her last album in 2009, Curtis and scorching vocals. A two- for the winding way. After has toured extensively, while also time finalist in the Kerrville New graduating from Amherst spending time writing and testing Folk competition, she has also College, she moved to Manhattan to study acting, out new material. The result is a been honored by Mountain Stage, toured with The National Shakespeare Company. collection of masterfully written lyrics that serve as Billboard, and many others for her unique artistry. In 2005, Judy Collins signed Amy to her own the heart of her newest record, Stretch Limousine Ignoring traditional boundaries, she remains Wildflower Records label, releasing Songs for on Fire. On the new album, Curtis delivers some unhindered by the confines of genre, and just Bright Street, followed by The Killer In Me in of the finest material of her career: ten original writes what is real and true for her in each moment. 2009. In 2010, John Platt of NYC’s premiere songs that push at her own musical boundaries and “Home” is the new album from AAA radio station WFUV named Amy’s song explore “the difficult edges of passing events” in Nashville artist and Kerrville “The Weight of the World” in the Top 5 of his life, harsh realities that are tempered with moments New Folk winner Louise Mosrie, list of the “Best Folk Songs of the Decade.” In of fleeting beauty. creates a world of lush detail and 2009, Amy shifted landscapes, moved south to Special Guest: Melissa Greener wide-open emotion drawing on Nashville, and beginning the writing of her latest Her songs rock with intelligent lyrics and the sensual imagery of the Deep album Land Like A Bird. atmospheric melody as she continues a meteoric South. Louise’s original songs on Opening: Rj Cowdery rise in our collective appreciation. “Home” combine Americana, bluegrass and folk Award-winning songwriter (Kerrville, Wildflower) melodies and stories in ways that are fresh and with warm, resonant vocals and heart-felt songs. Nov. 4 • Michael Smith charming with a warm vocal delivery and tasteful musical arrangements. “An undisputed genius among sing- Oct. 14 • Tim Grimm er-songwriters” is an apt descrip- Featuring: Joe Jencks As a bonus, the uber-talented Joe Jencks will be tion of the respect Michael Smith sharing a few of his powerful songs. Tim Grimm has toured and has engendered. Dozens of others recorded with his friend, have recorded his songs — Anne Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, appeared Hills, Steve Goodman, Trout Fish- Nov. 26 • Closed for Thanksgiving with Harrison Ford in the film ing and Jimmy Buffett are a few— “Clear and Present Danger”, and but none can equal the nuance of intrigue of his live Dec. 2 • Beth Wood has shared the stage with writer and poet Wendell performance where he welcomes you into a very Berry. His recording, “The Back Fields” was personal world of highly literate perception, irony A lithe voice frames Beth Wood’s named Best Americana Album in the 2006 Just and subtle beauty. Michael’s prose filled story songs thoughtful lyric-packed rhythmic Plain Folks Music Awards in Los Angeles, along are in a modern folk style with homage to humor pop-folk songs of romance and of with numerous other awards. He grew up in and Celtic influence. the joys and trials of modern life. the woods and small town settings of southern Winning the songwriting contests Indiana, son of schoolteachers and grandson of Opening: Jeff Williamson at Kerrville, Wildflower, Sisters, farmers, and his return home was a conscious Fine songwriting on the edge of the next level, this and Rocky Mtn. Folk Festivals (and her eight fine choice to live a life of significance rather than one local is on his way. CDs) provide a hint at why her nationwide legions of “success”. Nov. 11 • The Flyin’ A’s of fans keep growing and have earned her several Special guest: Ellis awards for Entertainer/Performer of the year. Her A smile that lights the way, a laugh you won’t soon The Flyin’ A’s, a husband-wife latest album “The Weather Inside,” delves deep forget, and songs of such depth your jaw will drop! duo of Stuart and Hilary Adamson. into Beth’s creative reserves and delivers a strong is among the rising stars in Texas collection of songs and performances to remember. Music. With one listen you can tell Oct. 21 • Cheryl Wheeler ($15/18) they were both raised in the fertile Opening: Nathan Brown land of Texas Songwriting. They A singer-songwriter, photographer & award-win- ning poet, taking back poetry from the ivory-tower. Cheryl Wheeler has to be seen perform a powerful mix of original to be appreciated. Nothing you Americana, Country, Southern Blues, and “Texifide” read and nothing you hear from Jazz that is sure to audiences wanting more. With Dec. 9 • Jonathan Byrd her albums prepares you for how their considerable talents as both songwriters and good a performer she is. Even if vocalists, they combine for a spirited and soulful Jonathan Byrd is a songwriter you aren’t familiar with her, in all explosion of distinctively original music. Whether and storyteller whose lyrics are likelihood you have heard her music. Cheryl’s tapping your toes one minute, or getting swept up rich with imagery and textures that songs have been covered by artists as diverse as by the heart-wrenching ballads the next, there’s no reveal influences of Appalachia, Dan Seals, Peter Paul and Mary, Kenny Loggins, denying that you’ll be entertained. country, blues, American roots and old-time folk. Byrd learned Garth Brooks, Suzy Boggus, Bette Midler, Opening: Buffalofitz Maura O’Connell, and Kathy Mattea. From her Combining the energies of Fitz Jennings and Buffalo to sing in church and brings warm and expressive albums you can tell that she is a gifted songwriter Rogers and their love of roots music and storytelling. vocals to songs about love, life and death. He with a beautiful voice, a natural story teller with a is an incredible guitar player with a strong flat- fantastic sense of humor. picking style. He will be joined by Toronto SAT. Nov. 12 • Susan Werner ($18/20) troubadour Corin Raymond. Opening: Caleb Hawley Opening: Butch Morgan Recent winner of Rocky Mountain Folks Festival’s Called the empress of the Songwriter Showcase, high energy, great songs. From the serious to the humorous, Butch is a unexpected by NPR, singer- prolific writer of life’s songs, stories and tall tales. songwriter Susan Werner turns no another corner in her multifaceted SAT. Oct. 22 • David Wilcox ($20/25) youth musical career with her vibrant new Dec. 16 - Dec. 23 • Closed for Christmas album, Kicking the Beehive. It’s It’s no stretch to say that the con- an 11-song collection of provocative, poignant, temporary era of folk music is Dec. 30 • Eric Taylor lyrical originals that are infused with the rustic best exemplified by the vocal, in- roots of American folk, blues and country Eric Taylor is a sage musician, a strumental and songwriting mas- music. Produced by Rodney Crowell, recorded lyrical genius and a master of the tery of David Wilcox. With 17 in Nashville and featuring such all-star guests as guitar. You’ve probably heard his classic albums to his credit over Vince Gill, Keb’ Mo’ and Paul Franklin, Kicking songs performed by people such the past 24 years, he continues to the Beehive is a personal project where Werner as Nanci Griffith and Lyle Lovett. craft music with amazing richness, fullness, and intuitively explores the full impact of looking He has created a multitude of fans universal appeal. Performing solo with his gui- beyond the superficial and delving into soulful and devotees that are legends themselves in the tar, David weaves a magic tapestry of sound and honesty. Kicking the Beehive is the strongest singer/songwriter realm, artists who have long imagery with warm, expressive vocals, inventive Werner recording to date. On it she passionately considered Taylor to be a teacher and a lantern instrumental stylings, luscious melodies and po- tells condensed short stories of characters who bearer whose time is long overdue. Though well etically beautiful songs. His songs are an invita- confront such issues as homelessness, addiction, travelled after many years of touring, Eric is a tion to ask for more - more from your music, more social alienation and disappointment. standard bearer at Anderson Fair in Houston, and from your relationships, and more from your life. considered a Texas treasure. Opening: Mai Bloomfield Opening: ellen cherry Opening: Annie Benjamin Soaring vocals, beautiful imagery, and a sweet ellen uses her keen, on-the-fly sense of humor to Soccer mom, a guerrilla gardener and confirmed spirit from this recent Kerrville New Folk winner. weave history, storytelling, and melody together. chocoholic song writing phenom. Delicious coffees,teas,juices,snacks&dessertsareavailable. General admission-notablereservationsadvanceticketsavailable A non-profit volunteerorganizationsponsoredby: A 4th QUARTER 2011 4th QUARTER Schedule /Newsletter door. Exceptionsareasnotedforsomeshows door. $12inadvanceor$15atthe That’s Adult admissionis$12/$15. Dallas, Texas 75231-5001 Dallas, Texas 9555 N.CentralExpressway NorthPark PresbyterianChurch Uncle Calvin’s Quick Calendar • 4th Quarter 2011-12 “Fine AcousticMusicfor29Years” Uncle Calvin’s Doors openat7:30PM,Showsbegin8:00PM Uncle Calvin’s isasmokeandalcohol-freevenue.