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the genres of jazz, pop, soul and folk. Her songs JAN. 6 • THE STEEL WHEELS / RUBY JANE JAN. 27 • RED MOLLY acoustic arrangements steeped in roots music feature strong melodies, straight-to-the-heart traditions but with a focus on fresh, new songs. The Steel Wheels are The dynamic female trio vocals, and intricate guitar work. Emily spent the The songs are beautiful and longing, yet at times truly an Americana that began as a happy ac- past four years at Berklee College of Music, and anti-nostalgic, resisting the temptation to “gold band, rooted in musi- cident around a campsite during that time has played hundreds of shows wash” the tough history of the people and places cal styles that explore (at the 2004 Falcon Ridge across America and as far away as Scotland, they portray. Folk Festival) is now Puerto Rico, Saint-Barthélemy, Peru, Italy, Spain, the territories between Laura Wortman and Kagey blues and bluegrass, drawing invitations from Israel, Turkey and Greece. She was selected as renowned historic national one of the Top Ten College Women, 2010, by Parrish, The Honey Dew- old-time sing-alongs and foot-stompin’ fiddle drops, make their home in tunes. They are subtle innovators who respect the events like Merlefest, and is winning over audi- Glamour Magazine and has won songwriting ences around the country. Spurred onward by awards such as Mountain Stage/New Song and the foothills of the Blue Ridge past but whistle their own tunes, layering in rich Mountains in Charlottesville, textures and decidedly modern energy to forge a an ever-growing and devoted fanbase, and the Scotland’s Burnsong International. She is cur- desire to tour farther from home, Red Molly is rently working on her third CD, a full-band live Virginia. The couple has been new sound. 2010 was a breakout year for The playing music in some capacity for over 15 years, Steel Wheels culminating with five nominations at the start of a new and exciting musical chap- album, due in early 2012. ter. Carolann Solebello left the group in 2010 but honed in on their natural duet abilities 7 years from The Independent Music Awards including -based Liz Longley ago when they met for the first time in college. Nothing You Can’t Lose taking top honors as to spend more time with family and pursue solo is a Berklee College of Music opportunities. Remaining founding members It was their love of folk music that brought them “Best Country Song”. The four-piece band is graduate, quickly moving up in together and has since taken them out on the road based in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, Laurie MacAllister (bass, banjo) and Abbie the world of singer-songwriters. Gardner (dobro, guitar) welcome the newest to tour fulltime as the award-winning duet they where lead singer and primary songwriter Trent Her ability to write well-crafted are today. Writing and singing in the veins of folk Wagler has been a scene staple for nearly a decade. “Molly,” Austin-based singer/songwriter Molly songs earned her a win in the Venter, to fill out their lush, distinctive three-part and old , the Dewdrops entwine He is joined by multi-instrumentalist Jay Lapp, BMI John Lennon Songwrit- harmony singing with tight instrumentation and bassist Brian Dickel, and fiddler Eric Brubaker. harmonies. The three women have quickly nailed ing Competition, as well as the International the essence of the Red Molly sound, while hint- craft songs that are simple and fine-tuned. Theirs 16-year-old Ruby Jane is Acoustic Music Awards. She has opened for are new songs from the southern mountains that ing at inspiring new musical possibilities in the the likes of Livingston Taylor, Nanci Griffith, the real deal. Born in Dal- months of touring that lie ahead. They will be ring with originality. las, she is a fiddler, singer, Lori McKenna, Jonathan Edwards and Shawn bringing us songs from their outstanding new Colvin. John Meyer says her music is “gorgeous, songwriter, and multi-instru- CD, called The Light In The Sky. MAR. 16 • ZOE LEWIS mentalist bandleader of “The just gorgeous”. She has recently been added to Opening: Raina Rose. Sharing with you her the rotation on Sirius XM’s Coffeehouse Chan- Ruby Jane Show,” showcas- Originally from , Zoe beautifully twisted, yet refreshingly optimistic nel. Her writing style is poetic… her songs are ing her distinctive Americana mix of country, Lewis is now based out of the jazz, bluegrass, and blues. With deep familial perspective on the world. personal and emotionally engaging… her highly textured vocals will stop you in your tracks. Provincetown area of Cape Cod, and cultural ties to where she lived Massachusetts. She can aptly be for her first 12 years, she now resides in Austin. Longley describes herself as a “folk-pop singer- FEB. 3 • JOE CROOKSTON / A.J. ROACH songwriter who likes to do a bit of jazz, blues, described as equal parts trouba- In 2005, Ruby Jane became the youngest invited dour, vaudevillian, storyteller, fiddler in history to play the , at and some scatting if I get the chance.’’ Haven’t seen Joe Crookston per- singer- songwriter, and piece of the tender age of 10. Ray Benson of Asleep At form?? You’ll be glad you did. In work! She is a band in a body… playing jazz, The Wheel discovered Ruby while looking for FEB. 24 • TOM MCDERMOTT / 1987, The Kent State Folk Festi- jump jive, Latin grooves, swing, acoustic funk a young fiddle player for his play A Ride With val changed his life. After hearing GEORGE GAGLIARDI and folk originals on guitar, piano, harmonica, Bob. This led to Ruby touring nationally with Harvey Reid and the Horseflies at Born Texan, rooted in the musical ukulele, penny whistle, accordion, spoons and both Asleep At The Wheel and in the festival, Joe sold his electric soil of his grandmother’s opera human trumpet! She’s traveled all over the globe his “Family Band,” and appearing on the Willie guitar, bought a steel string and never looked career, twisted by his uncle’s tall picking up world-beat grooves and stories along and the Wheel performance on Austin City Limits. back. He’s a fiddler and a pretty darn good per- tales, and nourished on the Irish the way; jumping box cars, riding on freight boats colating clawhammer banjo player to boot. He lore of his father’s birthplace, Tom and even playing with an elephant orchestra in JAN. 13 • WILLIE PORTER ($16/18) has performed throughout the US, at Folk Festi- McDermott travels the US as a Thailand. Her music is upbeat, high-energy, and a vals, Coffeehouses, venues. There is not a navel storyteller, guitarist, percussionist, and virtuoso delight for all… as it pokes fun at modern society Puremusic.com says, “Willy gazing break-up song to be found anywhere. His ukulelist at festivals, conferences, and schools. A and praises the rambling delights of childhood, Porter is perhaps best known as audience rapport, musicianship and playful stage John Henry Faulk Award winner and author with secret worlds, and wandering love. Zoe Lewis a down-tuned six string wonder, presence is intense, mesmerizing, and unforget- Pelican Publishing, Tom accompanies his original will entertain you in a way you have never ex- but as a singer and a writer, and tably dynamic. Fall Down as the Rain, not sur- stories, adapted folktales, myths, and Texas lore perienced and she will leave you wanting more. as a showman, he merits equal prisingly, was chosen by Performing Songwriter with humor, participation, and music (on guitars, Opening: The Wahooligans. David Hendley, regard.” Having toured with artists Magazine as a 2004 “TOP-12-Do-It-Yourself” ukuleles, drums, theremin, and hurdy-gurdy) to John Smith and Dirje Smith bring a mix of old- as diverse as Jeff Beck and Tori Amos, Porter independent recording, was featured on National create an unparalleled experience for listeners time vaudeville instrumentation, costumes, and capitalizes on his experience as a seasoned live Public Radio’s “All Songs Considered”. of all ages. An award-winning storyteller and jokes with New Age sensibility. speaker. He has several recordings and several performer on his newest recording, How To Rob A Now splitting his time between published books for children and adults. Tom is Bank. He offers a rich blend of salt and sugar with New York City and Edinburgh, a resident of Ft Worth. MAR. 23 • THE WAYMORES tracks that move easily from rough-hewn electric Scotland, A. J. Roach was born George Gagliardi has written edges into soulful irony with equal aplomb. Each and raised in the deep hollows over 800 songs, some published Tom Kimmel, Sally Bar- song is a fresh cross-pollination of styles, genres of mountainous Scott County, and several recorded by Cynthia ris and Don Henry have and musical forms. World-renowned guitarist Virginia – the cultural and geo- Clawson, including George’s My written songs for the stars graphical epicenter of America’s Appalachian Greg Koch had this to say about Porter’s new Finest Hour, the title cut on her & garnered praise for their Mountain Range, and the birthplace of American disc: “you get the same feeling listening to it as Grammy nominated album. He’s solo works, yet what’s you do from one of his solo gigs...that you are in country music. Best known from his relentless involved in Dallas theater in a variety of capaci- touring schedule, A. J. has traveled well over one most exciting about The the presence of greatness.” He is joined tonight ties -- as pianist, guitarist, composer, arranger and Waymores is the magic million miles and performed in more than a doz- musical director. Several of his original musical by frequent collaborator Mai Bloomfield on cello. en countries since the release of his first album they make onstage. They are three of Nashville’s productions have been produced at the Pocket finest singer-songwriters. Don Henry has writ- Opening: Mai Bloomfield.A lead vocalist, cel- in 2003. At the forefront of the new troubadour Sandwich Theater, with Rodney Dobbs as book ten songs for Ray Charles, Conway Twitty, list, and songwriter for the band Raining Jane, movement, A. J.’s performances are so powerful writer and co-lyricist – including Dues and Don’t now getting well-deserved recognition for her that it is not uncommon for audience members to of Dating and Stars and Spies Forever. His latest , BJ Thomas and others. His song solo work. be moved to tears by his poetic lyrics and pow- CD is Songs Unsung… Until Now, was recorded Where’ve You Been won Song of the Year from the erful voice. A. J.’s songs have been featured in in January of 2011. Country Music Association, Academy of Country JAN. 20 • TOM PRASADA-RAO several U.S. television shows and feature-length Music, Nashville Songwriters Association Inter- films, and have drawn comparisons to Townes MAR. 2 • MARY GAUTHIER national and the Grammy Award. Sally Barris‘ AND CARY COOPER Van Zandt, Vic Chesnutt and Will Oldham. with TANIA ELIZABETH songs have been recorded by Martina McBride, Tom Prasada-Rao is a singer- Trisha Yearwood, and others. Tom songwriter of breathtaking vision. Kimmel’s songs have been recorded by Johnny FEB. 10 • BETTYSOO “There’s freedom in knowing His voice belies his musicianship that you don’t have to know it Cash, , Joe Cocker and others. and his extraordinary songs. all,” says, “which is why to me, a He is also a storyteller, published poet and actor. From Rishi’s Garden with its Not much about BettySoo isn’t The Waymores offer up harmonies, humor and surprising. People are surprised song should end with a question, homage to Ravi Shankar to the not an answer.” It might seem world class songs that blend retro pop, old school groove of Sleeping Beauty, Tom’s music is just to see her take the stage. country and contemporary folk. Plain-faced, petite (clocking in that after six groundbreaking melodic, ambitious, and reverent. Since the at exactly 5 feet), and frankly, albums of original songs, more than a dozen fall of 2007 Tom has been on hiatus from tour- people don’t have any idea what years of recording and touring around the world, MAR. 30 • STACEY EARLE & MARK STUART ing – staying home, producing records, raising to expect – they certainly don’t expect such a a harvest of music industry awards, and covers two stepdaughters, and walking one rather large of her songs by a roster of great artists – that large voice and moving songs. Her first studio Stacey Earle & Mark Stuart Golden Doodle named Thurman. In addition to Mary Gauthier (say it: go-shay) should have efforts (Let Me Love You, 2005; Little Tiny Se- have the music gene in their producing, he’s a teacher, currently at White Rock a handle on some of the big answers. Yet with crets, 2007, Never the Pretty Girl EP, 2007) were DNA. Stacey (sister of Steve Montessori in Dallas, formerly of The University each new album, with each new cycle of songs well received by critics, earning praise locally Earle) and Mark (nephew of of Virginia’s Young Writer’s Workshops - where and nationally – even securing her performance that illuminate her soul, with each old and new ) grew up sur- he created the songwriting curriculum and taught opportunities overseas. And she’s not slowing set of characters and life changes she introduces, rounded by many of Nashville’s for eight years. He moved to Texas in 2003 and down any time soon. Since their release, she has Mary is always ending up with more questions. Where do her people come from and where do greats. They are musical soul mates, as well as is married to singer-songwriter Cary Cooper. earned multiple songwriting awards (including Kerrville New Folk, Wildflower Festival, and they go? How can they find shelter from the husband and wife. Individually they are great Cary Cooper has been working. Big Top Chautauqua Songwriter of the Year) storm? What is the truth? musicians and songwriters, but together they are And it’s showing in every career and has proven herself a strong, engaging, often Opening: Cary Cooper. Mary Gauthier says, better. Her voice (reminiscent of Iris Dement) move she makes. Cary picked hilarious live performer. With Heat Sin Water “Cary’s new CD has captured me, …and the blends with his high tenor in a way that retains up the ukelele in the summer of Skin, BettySoo adds some welcome edge and grit songs now sit in my heart like old friends.” their own distinctiveness while enhancing the 2010 and it blew open the door to to the heartbreaker ballads and bell-pure vocals other. Their unique sound draws on an eclectic a brand new batch of songs that she’s come to be known for. MAR. 9 • 3 PENNY ACRE / mix of folk, blues, pop, country, and rock. They are featured on her new CD, Pink Opening: Nicolette Good. The 2011 Readers’ THE HONEY DEWDROPS are engaging performers who capture your atten- Umbrella. Produced by Jagoda & husband Tom Pick for best musician in San Antonio Magazine, 3 Penny Acre is a musical col- tion from the moment they walk on stage. Their Prasada-Rao, the album is light and whimsical and featured on Troubadour TX. laboration between three up and show is intimate… as if you are an old friend, in nature, reflecting what makes Cary stand coming songwriters: Bayard sitting in their living room. They pull out all the out in a crowd. For the bulk of her career as FEB. 17 • EMILY ELBERT / LIZ LONGLEY Blain, Bernice Hembree, and stops with clever guitar interplay, well-crafted a performing songwriter, Cary has toured with Bryan Hembree. Fans and crit- songwriting, humorous storytelling, sweet har- her husband, first as the duo, The Dreamsicles, Dallas native Emily Elbert stud- ics have quickly identified their monies and an obvious love of the music. and more recently as solo artists sharing shows. ied piano as a child before moving unique, Ozark-inspired sound as Opening: Kevin Higgins. Kevin writes songs, 2011 marks the year that Cary will begin to tour on to guitar when she was 14. She distinct, yet universally appealing. Listeners in from deep in his soul, about the human experi- primarily as her own solo act. You won’t want is a young performer, with an old all corners have begun to appreciate their atten- ence… stories that are eloquent, evocative and true. to miss this rising star. soul. She easily moves throughout tion to lyrics, harmony, and carefully crafted

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Doors Open at 7:30 pm. Performances start at 8:00 p.m. 8:00 at start Performances pm. 7:30 at Open Doors

(until 2 pm on the day of the show) or $18 at the door. the at $18 or show) the of day the on pm 2 (until

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Regular adult admission is $15 in advance, in $15 is admission adult Regular Jan. 6 STEEL WHEELS / RUBY JANE Feb. 24 TOM MCDERMOTT / COMING UP NEXT QUARTER...

GEORGE GAGLIARDI

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the first 30 tickets sold per show. No table reservations. table No show. per sold tickets 30 first the Jan. 13 WILLY PORTER ($16/18) April 13 LUCY KAPLANSKY ($16/18)

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General admission only. Early admission is included with with included is admission Early only. admission General Opening: Mai Bloomfield Mar. 2 MARY GAUTHIER Opening: Megan Burtt

contact WITH TANIA ELIZABETH

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or online at at online or Jan. 20 TOM PRASADA-RAO Opening: Cary Cooper Apr. 20 ELLIS PAUL / VANCE GILBERT

Advance tickets available at the coffeehouse, the at available tickets Advance

Uncle Calvin’s is a smoke and alcohol-free venue. venue. alcohol-free and smoke a is Calvin’s Uncle AND CARY COOPER ($21/25)

tickets & admission & tickets about calvin’s about Mar. 9 3 PENNY ACRE / Jan. 27 RED MOLLY HONEY DEWDROPS Apr. 27 THE REFUGEES

Opening: Raina Rose

9555 N. Central Expressway • Dallas, TX 75231-5001 TX Dallas, • Expressway Central N. 9555 Mar. 16 ZOE LEWIS May 4 JOHNSMITH Uncle Calvin’s is located at NorthPark Presbyterian Church Presbyterian NorthPark at located is Calvin’s Uncle Feb. 3 JOE CROOKSTON / A.J. ROACH Opening: The Wahooligans Opening: Irene Kelly

Feb. 10 BETTY SOO Mar. 23 THE WAYMORES May 11 GRACE PETTIS / Opening: Nicolette Good BILLY CROCKETT ($18/22) Mar. 30 STACEY EARLE & MARK STUART With: Dirje Smith Feb. 17 EMILY ELBERT / LIZ LONGLEY Opening: Kevin Higgins June 15 SARA HICKMAN ($20/25) Opening: 2-Bit Palomino

Uncle Calvin’s Coffeehouse Calvin’s sez... Map A non-profit volunteer organization sponsored by: Well, another year has gone by, and there have been so many highlights throughout the year that NorthPark Presbyterian Church Take the Central Exp. service Rd. south from Walnut Hill Lane 9555 N. Central Expressway it’s difficult to summarize. Despite the difficult to Glen America, or take NorthPark Exit 3 north from Park Lane times, or perhaps because of it,Coffeehouse many of you are still Dallas, Texas 75231-5001 coming out on Friday nights to support live music, 75 and for that we are grateful, as are the performers we engage I-635 (LBJ) Schedule / Newsletter and charities that we support. Our average attendance is up 9% over last year, and revenues have gone up as well, which 1st QUARTER 2012 means that we’ll again have a nice bucket of money to disperse to our various charities after the first of the year (we’ll give you those details in the next quarterly schedule). Artistically, we Walnut Hill Lane are proud as always to have brought you full range, from the big names to the brand-new (31 of our 86 artists were making Glen America their Calvin’s debuts). It’s been a good year, thanks to your NorthPark support. Presbyterian Church As 2012 rolls around, we’re already into our 30th year of Apartments NorthPark Center Central (75) business, and you can look forward to another great year Park Lane of artists and a few surprises along the way. We’re already Avenue Greenville planning our big 30th anniversary celebration for the month NorthPark Ctr. of November, and we can’t wait to tell you about that. Mean- while, we’ve got a full slate of 13 shows planned for this first Loop 12 (Northwest Hwy) quarter, including the Calvin’s debuts of such great artists as Mary Gauthier, Willy Porter, Joe Crookston, Honey Dew- drops, and Ruby Jane, as well as return visits from Red Molly, BettySoo, Emily Elbert, 3 Penny Acre, and Stacy Earle & Mark To Downtown Dallas Stuart – just to name a few. We hope you’ll join us!