Uncle Calvin's Coffeehouse, Spring, 2005 1982-2005-- OUR 23rd YEAR! 214-363-0044 www.unclecalvins.org Apr 01 Ann Zimmerman Apr 29 ($12/$15) Jez Lowe May 27 Closed for Kerrville Ever since her Calvin’s debut in Jez is a veteran of over 25 years Jun 03 Closed for Kerrville 1995, we’ve been asking Ann to of worldwide touring and is return to our stage. Finally she has recognized as a premier Jun 10 Closed for Kerrville agreed! Her Kansas prairie home performing songwriter of finds an influence in Ann’s breezy, England, whether solo or with easy going performances of new his legendary band, Clever May 26-June 12 and traditional folk and cabaret music. Her own Pennies. Tempered by decades as a student of the feisty brand of contemporary songs take a practical cultures and traditional music of his native NE Quiet Valley Ranch look at life, yet are often whimsical and romantic. England and of Scotland and Ireland, Jez’s rock Kerrville, TX Along with her pure down-to-earth voice, Ann’s solid songwriting reveals a fiery optimistic heart piano and guitar melodies are comfortable and for social justice. His shows have a lively For 33 years the worlds finest folk festvial engaging and we guarantee you’ll be singing along! enthusiasm with his witty sing-alongs and catchy annzimmerman.com tunes with their beguiling melodies and inspired Information: 1-830-257-3600 Opening: Kim Townsend hook lines. Jez performs on guitar, cittern, mandolin Tickets: 1-800-435-8429 Great voice on a variety of folk originals. and dulcimer. It’s a rare treat to see Jez, so don’t miss this one! Apr 08 Kat Eggleston & Kate MacLeod jezlowe.com http://www.kerrville-music.com After their first paring here a few Special Guests: Curtis & Loretta years ago, Kat & Kate immediately Steeped in tradition, this great duo will be recorded a marvelous CD of previewing tomorrow’s show at Gloria Dei Nights. exceptional artistry. Both are scholars and purveyors of May 06 Tim Harrison traditional Celtic (Scottish, Irish, Treading folk pathways blazed British) and early American music by the legendary Star Rogers, and they weave those influences into their original contemporary folk songs. Each of these award this Canadian troubadour is well winning artists is in the top echelon of her field. Kat suited to continue the tradition arranges fiddle and bagpipe tunes for dulcimers and of illuminating, in song, Canada’s finger picked guitar—she is an outstanding guitarist, history as well as it culture and possibly the best we’ve heard. Her voice is our human condition. That Stan startlingly clear, beautiful and powerful. Kate’s produced Tim’s debut CD validates this pursuit. sweet, unpretentious voice elicits His masterful guitar work is second nature and The greatest music festival in the country deep emotions with her straight with a warm and lusty voice, Tim tells compelling takes place every year right here in Texas. It forward and absorbing Steinbeck- stories in both his songs and narrative. Tonight he features many of the same great songwriters like narratives. She holds “Best brings us a just released CD full of highly praised that have graced our stage at Uncle Calvin’s. Of” awards for her fiddle work as songs of history, philosophy, spirituality and Check out the Kerrville website, reserve well as for her lyrical and bluegrass personal passions. Stan would be proud! tickets and go down to the beautiful hill accomplishments. This will be timharrison.ca country for the time of your life and some another exceptional evening. Don’t miss it! Opening: Diana Jones really great “Music From the Heart”. kateggleston.com katemacleod.com A beautiful voice and a thinking person’s songs. kerrville-music.com Special Guest: Janet Feld May 13 T R Ritchie A true “Guitar Goddess” with smart modern folk Jun 17 The Laws songs in a preview of tomorrow’s house concert. TR must be the reincarnation of Apr 15 ($12/$15) Brooks Williams Jimmie Rodgers, Woody Guthrie, Judging from the rave Will Rogers and Mark Twain. reviews and open arms Tonight we celebrate the national How else to explain his great of the thousands of release of Brooks’ 15th album, songs? They have the perspective new fans made during Guitar Player on Solid Air of ‘everyman’ with empathy for their Texas debut last Records. Magnificent guitar the unsung, lyric poetry, and wit year, John & Michele playing, ranging from delicate that lampoons society’s absurdities, all peppered have almost become Texans! You’ll find them dreamy riffs to fiery finger picked with ‘front porch’ philosophy. A keen observer delightful, too, with their compelling blend of Latin rhythms to stinging blues of nature, TR’s rhythmic guitar playing blends harmony and heartfelt lyrics that bridge country, soaked slide, cool soulful doodles and swinging equal parts modern and old time folk, ragtime, bluegrass and folk. John is a wizard on mandolin jazz,—often within the same song—is but one blues and swing. His melodies are classics that will and guitar, often taking the high vocal harmony, aspect of Brooks’ talent. His baritone voice is just stay with you for years. Good humor and great while Michele provides angelic singing and rhythm as well played; smooth and silky on love songs, songs—TR is one of the very best! on bass. The Laws’ works ring with such gritty and growlin’ on the bluesy ones, jaunty on trritchie.com authenticity that it’s been mistakenly attributed reggae spiced numbers. And his quick wit brightens Opening: Michael Troy to Ralph Stanley. Come and become a fan! his delightful concerts. A real Calvin’s fave! A great writer of superb award winning songs. thelaws.ca brookswilliams.com May 20 Closed for the Wildflower Festival Opening: Scott & MIchelle Opening: Akire Bubar Lively, groovin’, enthusiastic and fun! A very nice bit of jazzy folk with a strong voice. It’s time once again for the City of Richardson’s great annual Wildflower Jun 24 ($12/$15) Kate Campbell Apr 22 The Dreamsicles Festival. It will feature many of the same Kate’s songs reflect a lasting This delightfully groovy duo performers that have graced the Uncle Calvin’s influence of growing up in brings it all: Great grooves on stage. The festival includes a great songwriters Mississippi during the civil original and fave R&B; competition that has become important to the rights movement of the ‘60’s. anthems of social and political recognition of new songwriters. In addition The simplicity, sincerity and insights; hip pop songs of to the winners of the competition, this year’s sophistication of her writing romance and humor. Award great lineup includes: paint sharply detailed portraits winning songwriter Tom Kat Eggleston of life in the South, drawing comparisons to Prasada-Rao is a top notch instrumentalist on Chris Rosser Endora Welty, Flannery O’Connor, and William familiar and exotic stringed instruments and Cosy Sheridan Faulkner. She gives voice to the pursuit of art and keyboard and he sings with a warm silky baritone. Bill Ward devotion, family and spirituality, social disparity Cary Cooper has an impish quality in her lithe and childhood memories with insight and veil-like vocals and her songwriting is recognized Beth Wood compassion, often framed in down-home humor. by a Kerrville New Folk award. Their performance Rowan Brothers Kate’s musical styles, which she performs on together is upbeat and engaging and we predict you Carla Ulbrich guitar and piano, draw from Southern roots, folk won’t be able to sit still! Sherpas and gospel, swamp-rock, and soul and blues. thedreamsicles.com John W Davis Freebo katecampbell.com Opening: Jeff Plankenhorn Terri Hendrix Opening: Bruce Balmer Quite possibly the best Dobro player in Texas! www.wildflowerfestival.com Adroit jazzy guitar and easy cool songs. A non-profitvolunteerorganizationsponsoredby: Uncle Calvin’s Dallas, Texas75231-5001 9555 N.CentralExpressway Northpark PresbyterianChurch General admission-notablereservationsadvanceticketsavailable Delicious coffees,teas,juices,snacks&dessertsareavailable. Admission is$12,exceptasnotedby($A/D)(Advance/Door) Schedule /Newsletter Calvin's Quick Calendar Spring, 2005 “Fine AcousticMusicfor22+Years” Spring, 2005 Date Main Act Opener/Notes Doors openat7:30PM,Showsbegin8:00PM Uncle Calvin’sisasmokeandalcohol-freevenue. Uncle Calvin's Children andTeensareadmittedforhalfadultprice Apr 01 ....... A NN Z IMMERMAN ................................... Kim Townsend Apr 08 ....... K AT E GGLESTON & KATE M ACLEOD ................ Janet Feld Web page:www.unclecalvins.org Apr 15 ....... B ROOKS WILLIAMS .................................... Akire Bubar Northpark PresbyterianChurch 9555 N.CentralExpressway Apr 22 ....... The D REAMSICLES ........................... Jeff Plankenhorn Uncle Calvin’sislocatedat: Coffeehouse Drake Rogers,Manager Apr 29 ....... J EZ LOWE ..........................................Curtis & Loretta Dallas, TX75231-5001 May 06 ...... T IM H ARRISON ......................................... Diana Jones 214-363-0044 May 13 ...... T R R ITCHIE ........................................... Michael Troy May 20 ...... C LOSED FOR WILDFLOWER May 27 ...... C LOSED FOR KERRVILLE Jun 03 ....... C LOSED FOR KERRVILLE Jun 10 ....... C LOSED FOR KERRVILLE Coffeehouse Jun 17 ....... T HE L AWS ........................................ Scott & Michelle Jun 24 ....... K ATE C AMPBELL .....................................Bruce Balmer Artists to be featured this summer will include: Jul 01 ........ C LOSED FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY Jul 08 ............ W OODY G UTHRIE F ESTIVAL P REVIEW ($TBA) woodyguthrie.com