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John Gorka and Amilia K Spicer Volume 44 No. 4 April 2018 John Gorka and Amilia K Spicer Mad Folk Concert Tickets at The Brink May 5 When you see this symbol – e The first Madison heard of John Lavin, Shawn Colvin – had become his – you’ll know that you’re read- Gorka was at least 25 years ago, when peers. he opened for Tom Paxton here. These In 1987, the young Minnesota- ing about a Mad Folk sponsored many years later, John appears on May based Red House Records caught event. Advance tickets for Mad 5 at the Brink, celebrating the release wind of John’s talents and released Folk shows are available online of his newest album, his 14th: True in his first album, I Know, to popular and Time. It is first project with the Com- critical acclaim. His rich multifaceted at www.madfolk.org and at these pass Records Group, which acquired songs full of depth, beauty and emo- outlets: Red House Records this past Novem- tion gained increasing attention from ber. critics and audiences across the coun- Folk musician and family man, try, as well as in Europe where his • Orange Tree Imports, 1721 Mon- singer/songwriter John Gorka utilizes a tours led him through Italy, Belgium, roe Street rare knack for storytelling to envelope Scotland, Ireland, Holland, Switzerland listeners, transporting them to new re- and Germany. He also started sharing alities through vivid attention to place tours with many notable friends—Nan- • Spruce Tree Music, 851 East and time. ci Griffith and Mary Chapin Carpenter Johnson Born in New Jersey, John Gorka got among them. All this brought his mu- his start at a neighborhood coffeehouse sic to an ever-widening audience. His in eastern Pennsylvania. Though small, video for the single “When She Kisses Purchase tickets ONLINE for Mad Godfrey Daniels was and is one of the Me” found a long-term rotation on VH- Folk concerts via Brown Paper oldest and most venerable music insti- 1’s “Current Country,” as well as on tutions and has long been a hangout for CMT and the Nashville Network. Tickets (with $1.62 service music lovers and aspiring musicians. His deep and steady voice is like the charge): In the late 1970’s, John was was one Bing Crosby of singer-songwriters, and https://www.brownpapertickets. of these aspiring musicians. Although the feeling of assuredness and com- his academic coursework at Moravian fort in that voice is one that few others com/producer/10879 College lay in Philosophy and History, evoke. John’s musical partnerships You can also purchase advance music began to offer paramount entice- span decades and include friends like ments. Soon he found himself living Eliza Gilkyson, Pete Kennedy (The tickets by mail. Send a stamped self- in the club’s basement and acting as Kennedys) and Lucy Kaplansky. If you addressed envelope with your check resident MC and sound man, encoun- follow the trail of his writing, you’ll find payable to Mad Folk, PO Box 665, tering legendary folk troubadours like deep and meaningful songs from one Canadian singer-songwriter Stan Rog- of the genre’s most quietly thoughtful Madison, WI 53701. If all else fails, call ers, Eric Andersen, Tom Paxton and troubadours. 608-846-9214 for information. Claudia Schmidt. Their brand of folk- Though a long way from Godfrey inspired acoustic music inspired him, Daniels, John Gorka is still honored to and before long he was performing his be a part of the folk tradition — ener- own songs – mostly as an opener for getic acoustic music that is not a trend, visiting acts. not a fad, but an expression of every- By the early 80‘s John started trav- day life. eling to New York City, where Jack MadFolk is happy to be present- Hardy’s legendary Fast Folk circle, ing this concert at The Brink Lounge, a breeding ground for many a major 701 E. Washington at 7pm on May 5. singer-songwriter, became a powerful Buy tickets online at MADFOLK.ORG, source of education and encourage- Orange Tree Imports and Spruce Tree ment. In time, folk meccas like Texas’ Music. $23 advance or $25 day of Kerrville Folk Festival, where he won show. the New Folk Award in 1984, and Bos- ton followed, and his stunningly soulful baritone voice and original songwriting began turning heads. Those who had at one time inspired him – Suzanne Vega, Bill Morrissey, Nanci Griffith, Christine TENKILLER - MARIE/LEPANTO BIG LEGAL MESS - 2018 cals for the other. Each of their voices are again, I still can’t believe that two of my heartbreakingly gorgeous on their own, favorite voices made a record together. but on those few tracks where they both Though I guess it kind of makes sense, sing, pardon the hyperbole, it’s like angels. because they are also two of my favorite Opening track “Patient, Patient Man” is one people. of those, you hear Johnson’s voice first, Marie/Lepanto will play Kiki’s House of while Kinkel-Schuster joins in at the end Righteous Music on April 9 at 8 pm. Tick- of each line. The title could just as well ets are available at undertowshows.com. describe our songwriters; most of the tracks unspool without urgency, Mad Folk News is published monthly by the taking the sonically scenic route. Kin- kel-Schuster for the most part sticks Madison Folk Music Society, a non-profit, to the quiet, soul-baring style of his volunteer-led society dedicated to fostering 2016 solo record Constant Stranger. folk music in the Madison area. Review by Kiki Schueler “Clean Gift,” “Rest Be Mine,” and “Sim- Contact us at [email protected] The name Marie/Lepanto may seem a ple Scenes” consist of little more than about concerts, membership, scholarships, strange name for a duo where neither is vocals, acoustic guitar and a softly and volunteer opportunities at named Marie, nor is either a woman. But brushed snare. The latter is particu- www.madfolk.org. it makes perfect sense to anyone who larly devastating, the lyrics revealing has seen the exit for Marshall/Deerfield www.facebook.com/pages/Madison-Folk- a broken relationship. What starts Music-Society/34497984835 and thought that would be an excellent off promising, “Safe in dreams I walk name for a lawman in a modern western. with you, safe in dreams I am young, Or heard Marques Bovre’s song “Ixonia I still hear those last kind words that Madison Folk Music Society Board Sullivan” and smiled, knowing that’s exit you gave to me,” eventually comes to 275 between Johnson Creek and Ocono- the realization that “there ain’t noth- DarleneBuhler...............President,Concerts, mowoc. The towns of Marie and Lepanto ing left for you and me but compli- Advertising flank I-55 just north of Memphis, and con- cated lines in simple scenes.” On the 225-0710~ [email protected] sequently it’s a road sign Justin Kinkel- other hand, the oasis of “High Desert” Schuster saw often as he drove south PegMichel….…..............................Treasurer recalls the magic of Kinkel-Schuster’s 831-1876 ~ [email protected] from St Louis. Those names stuck with previous band the Water Liars. Tracy Comer ........Membership & Web Site him, and it seemed a logical choice when While Johnson has his share of he and Will Johnson needed a name leisurely songs, in particular the stun- 729-4498 ~ [email protected] for their collaboration. The fact that the ning “Famished Raven” with its intoxi- NorbertWodke….......................…Secretary towns lay roughly between they grew up, cating vocals and a piano so subtle 836-8422 ~ [email protected] in Southeast Missouri and Western Arkan- you think you imagined it, he is also DedeGoldberg..............................Newsletter sas respectively, makes it an even better willing to lay on the effects. “Fea- distribution fit. Pointing out that the record was re- tures/Fights” combines smart lyrics (“I 246-4332 ~ [email protected] corded in Memphis (at Sam Phillips Stu- am setting out at dawn, realizing all Neil Morris....................................Newsletter dio) almost seems superfluous. The pair my gods are gone.”) with an urgent was given a tour of the space by producer editor beat and an increasingly fuzzed out 358-5855 ~ [email protected] Jeff Powell, who, in addition to producing guitar. “The Rail” takes those effects Meg Skinner.………............... Scholarships records for the Afghan Whigs and Big Star, even further, all the way to the seven had worked with each of them individu- minute mark, where it may or may 238-6950 ~ [email protected] ally. Once he suggested the two might not have overstayed its welcome. “In- Ron Dennis …........….....................………. want to record something there, it was verness” will come as a salve to those (608)228-5472 ~ [email protected] only a matter of time. who still mourn the loss of Johnson’s Kaia Fowler …........….....................………. The result is Tenkiller, ten tracks of band Centromatic, but this time all 920-728-3004 ~ [email protected] gorgeous vocals and aching guitar that the parts are played by the duo, from range from sparse to lush, from ballad-y the drumstick count-in to the hearty to buzzy. The pair split lead vocals, but guitars. It’s hard to imagine, but then only occasionally contribute backing vo- If you are on Facebook, please consider (if you have not already) “friending” or is it “liking” this page. Then when you are on this page you can invite others to “like” this page. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Madison-Folk-Music-Society/34497984835 Madison Folk Music Society Nonprofit Org P.O. Box 665, Madison, WI 53701 U.S. Postage Address Service Requested PAID ……………………………… Madison, WI …………….
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