F O L K C L U B O F S O U T H F L O R I D A Visit us at http://members.aol.com/souflafolk for FOLK NOTES music links and upcoming events November, 2002 ______________________________________________________________________________ ACOUSTIC UNDERGROUND FOLK FRIDAY PRESENTS CONCERT SERIES PRESENTS: Andrew Calhoun Friday November 15th, 8:00pm Radoslav Lorkovic If there is an Saturday November 2nd, 8:00pm aristocracy in Despite the Croatian contemporary folk name and heritage music Andrew singer/ songwriter Calhoun is royalty Radoslav Lorkovic is and membership in solidly based and that heady group grounded in an amazing is not by birth but range of genres from by work. Critics elegant classical and place him in the jazz to the rawest, most company of his basic blues, country, close friend, the zydeco, Cajun and soul. late Dave Carter who said of him: "Andrew Calhoun tells the truth. To With roots in Iowa from the age of six, a grandmother my knowledge, there is no better songwriter alive." who was an internationally known classical pianist, and Others put him with Leonard Cohen, Bob Dylan, John an early diet of Slavic folk songs, he built on an already Prine, Michael Smith, Steve Goodman and, his eclectic background. On keyboard or accordion, you mentor, Martin Carthy. The commonality here is the might hear the influence of the New Orleans styles of love of language, the word, the turn of phrase labored Professor Longhair, James Booker or Doctor John. and crafted plus the ability to use that skill to describe His blues credentials include tours with Bo Ramsey, and illuminate life as it is lived and observed. For Muddy Waters and Little Walter. Several years with those on whom these subtleties are lost, who accept Greg Brown have been followed by visits to such folk one phrase repeated ad nausea and called a song, the venues as the Winnipeg and Falcon Ridge Festivals, talent and work of Andrew and his like may never and a recent spot on Prairie Home Companion. make an impact. Pity. Time spent in Chicago, New Orleans and Kansas has Andrew returns to South Florida with a new CD in his been followed by appearances in the Yup’ik villages in sack: Tiger Tattoo. With 12 originals, a Scottish Folk Alaska, castles in Italy and Carnegie Hall. What has song and a musical setting of a Siefried Sassoon evolved for Rad’s disarming, whispered voice are “lyrics poem. This rich and deep album focuses on which convey the deep emotions and conviction of storytelling, mostly drawn from inner experience and someone who has, at times, deviated from the shiny personal contact. "Joy", a modern carol, features a happy life of mainstream society. The music…seems to vocal arrangement by Dave Carter. " I Shall Not Look ‘speak the truth”. (Brett Ratner, Music critic). Away" was written a few days after Dave's death as a tribute. Andrew's web site is located at With five CD’s in his bag, Radoslav contacted Val about www.waterbug.com/calhoun.html possibly playing the folk Mecca, Luna Star Café, and we scored big. Once again we will spend an aficionado’s Folk Friday is the third Friday of November. evening hearing some of the best by the best. Spread Sponsored by the City of North Miami, Florida. Free the word; bring a friend. www.radoslavlorkovic.com Admission at the Museum of Contemporary Art, 770 NE 125th Street, North Miami, FL 305-893-6211. Luna Star Café, 775 NE 125th Street, N. Miami, FL Produced by the Folk Club Of South Florida. 305-892-8522. Please stop by the Luna Star Café, 775 NE 125th St. Requested Contribution: $7.00 ($6.00 Members) after the concert for a snack and more fine music. Page 1 FOLK CLUB OF SOUTH FLORIDA FOLK NOTES November, 2002 _____________________________________________________________________________ OPEN HOUSE & SONG SWAP for the Soul' books, performs, teaches, and appears at a wide variety of conferences, coffeehouses, and Open House, Song Swap at Betty's house, Sunday concert halls across North America. A former Kerrville November 10, 2002 from 4-8 p.m. Address: 7531 SW Folk Festival New Folk Winner, David was also the 95 th Place, Walnut Park, 305-595-1901. landslide top vote getter at the 1996 Falcon Ridge So come with a song in your heart and a dish to share. Folk Festival's 'New Artist' showcase. Reggie is an As always, listeners are welcome. Don’t hesitate to call inventive guitarist and songwriter whose music has if you need directions. See you there! been honed in the churches, schools, streets and coffeehouses of Philadelphia. He's toured the country as a performer, educator, and workshop leader for CONCERTS LISTED BY VENUE 20+ years with his wife Kim. As a touring artist for the Kennedy Center, Reggie has also helped to expand MAIN STREET CAFÉ CONCERT SERIES the role of music as an important resource for self- expression and learning. 128 N. Krome Avenue, Homestead (305)245-7575 Web site: http://www.mainstreetcafe.net Michael Johnson Directions: From the Florida Turnpike, exit Campbell Drive, (exit #2) also known as SW 312 Street. Turn Thursday, Nov. 14th: 8:00pm; Cover: $15.00. Left onto N. Krome Avenue. FLSR 997. Please call When we tell people that Michael Johnson will be Laurie Oudin at 305-245-7575 to make your performing at Main Street Café, what we usually hear reservations. Main Street Café's 'Up-Close and is, "You mean The Michael Johnson?" Not only is Personal' Concert Series for October follows: Michael known for writing and/or releasing hit after hit, such as 'Bluer Than Blue', 'Almost Like Being in The MPE Band (Maggie, Pierce and EJ) Love', 'Give Me Wings' (#1 Country Song, Billboard Country Song of the Year 1986) and 'The Moon is Still Saturday, Nov. 2nd: 8:00p.m. Cover: $10.00 Over Her Shoulder' (#1 Country Song, 1986), he is also a remarkable singer, guitarist and performer (He Back by popular demand, studied classical guitar in Barcelona with eminent this eclectic and eccentric guitarist Graciano Tarrago). Michael Johnson has Philadelphia-based trio is played all over the world and has toured or appeared one versatile and unique with the likes of John Denver, Judy Collins, Bill band. Touring the Monroe, Clint Black, Wynona, and Alison Krauss. Northeast and Midwest extensively for nearly 5 years, Maggie, Pierce and Mindy Simmons and Johnsmith E.J.'s extremely varied Thursday, November backgrounds have 21st: 8:00; Cover: garnered them a wonderfully wide musical palette. $12.00. This is going to Equally at home in a pin-drop intimate café with be an incredible double- acoustic guitar, mandolin and dumbek, or a rowdy bill! A Main Street Café rockin' club with screaming Stratocaster, slamming favorite, Mindy Simmons drums and thunderous 5-string bass, it's MPE's is a nationwide festival trademark intricate 3-part harmonies that ground and performer whose skills go unify their inspired "Eclectric Rolk" sound. Last-minute far beyond the special surprise opener: KEVIN SO!!! description 'folk performer.' She is that David Roth and Reggie Harris and so much more. With Mindy, you get a great Thursday, Nov. 7th: 8:00pm; Cover: $12.00. singer, songwriter and Long-time friends and award-winning singer/ performer who also has a wonderful sense of humor. songwriters David Roth and Reggie Harris combine to Mindy has been performing all across the country for present a shared evening of original, powerful, and the past twenty years, and will be performing songs poignant acoustic music. David, whose songs are from her 6 CDs. included in the international best-selling 'Chicken Soup Page 2 FOLK CLUB OF SOUTH FLORIDA FOLK NOTES November, 2002 _____________________________________________________________________________ Johnsmith is quickly gaining nationwide popularity for House Concert with Andrew Calhoun his touching and heartfelt songwriting. John is a winner of songwriting awards from Kerrville, Napa Valley, Ronnie and Barry White, November 16 8:00p.m. in Telluride, and Rocky Mountain Folk Festivals. In 1997 Kendall. Call 305-251-1960 John recorded his first solo CD, "Hole in the Clouds", which received rave reviews. That release landed John The Kaufman’s House Concert Series: a staff-writer deal with Wrensong Publishing in For information about upcoming events contact: Nashville Tennessee. In 1999 he recorded his second [email protected] or call Judy or Allan at 305-661- CD, "To The Four Directions", to more great reviews 5278. along with steady airplay on folk stations around the US and abroad. John's latest effort, "Traveler," finds him tapping into his Irish roots. While touring Ireland Barker House Concert Series, N. Miami for the first time in 2001, the fishing villages and 305-644-9111 / 305-972-5685 friendly pubs proved to be fertile ground, inspiring Concert date: Friday, Nov. 15th, 8:00 pm three songs on the new CD. Marilyn Beyer of WUMB Boston said "Johnsmith is a gentle soul with a big 'The' Michael Johnson vision. His Traveler CD is the record his fans knew he He has no plans to put on a had in him. Tender, tuneful and not too shy to dance." cowboy hat, affect an Every Friday is open-mic. Every Saturday (except accent, wear one glove or where otherwise noted) is The Pathfinders and be anyone but himself. special guests. Moreover, he is "The" Michael Johnson, and he has LUNA STAR CAFÉ performed and lived more music and recorded more Radoslav Lorkovic, see first page. 777 N.W, 125 hits than you would imagine. Court, North Miami, FL. 305-892-8522 His voice immediately identifies him as the man who sings "Bluer Than Blue", "Give Me Wings", UPCOMING EVENTS "That´s That", "This Night Won´t Last Forever" and other landmark songs.