Live Music August 8-10, 2008
Free Live Music By:
Saturday
Monte Montgomery
David Bromberg
Jim Weider's PRoJECT PERCoLAToR
Pat Bergeson
Scott Goldman
John Jorgenson
Sunday
Jimmie Vaughan
The Kentucky Headhunters
Michael Johnson
Scott Goldman
Mark Selby
Saturday Performers
John
Jorgenson
 The John Jorgenson
Quintet features guitarist John Jorgenson, a founding member
of the Desert Rose Band, the Hellecasters, and six-year member
of Elton John's band. Artists ranging from Barbra Streisand
to Bonnie Raitt to Earl Scruggs have sought out Jorgenson's
guitar work. Recently, John Jorgenson was chosen to portray Django
Reinhardt in the feature film Head in the Clouds.
At a John Jorgenson Quintet performance, audiences are amazed
by John's dazzling guitar work as well as his mastery as a clarinet
player and vocalist. Whether playing his own accessible compositions
or classic standards, John and his band make music that is equally
romantic and ecstatic, played with virtuosity and soul.
www.johnjorgenson.com |
Monte Montgomery
 Monte Montgomery has taken the acoustic guitar beyond anyone's expectations. With his amazing fretwork, unique combination finger and pick style playing through trailblazing "chordal" thoroughfares often baffling even the most accomplished players. While Monte remains a huge enigma in the guitar universe, his legendary reputation has spread like wildfire since he appeared on Austin City Limits. In 2004 Monte was named on Guitar Player Magazine's list of "Top 50 Greatest Guitarists Of All Time" and in 2005 he was featured the Covers of "Frets" and "Acoustic Guitar" magazines. Countless articles have been written about Monte describing him "The Evel Knievel of Guitar", "Six Strings Attached To Dynamite", "The Answer To The Fermi Paradox" and "The Acoustic Shred Master" just to name a few. Monte's fretwork has become the benchmark for acoustic guitar players. "An American Original", there is no doubt Monte Montgomery is destined to become An American Legend.
www.montemontgomery.com |
David Bromberg
 After several years of inactivity on the touring front, David Bromberg is beginning to reappear on the live concert scene. Bromberg has reunited the “big band” several times over the last few years and 2003 will see the band come together at least twice for two short runs early in the year. David is also beginning to play more with Jay Ungar and Molly Mason in their show titled “An Evening of American Acoustic Music”. This show creates an eclectic musical journey through several uniquely American music forms. The show features the early works of Stephen Foster, the Texas swing of Bob Wills, Cajun fiddle tunes, Delta and Chicago Blues, Bluegrass, Folk and much more.
Bromberg’s live show remains as unique as ever. Concerts by David and his band are extraordinary events, and performances follow no set pattern of selection. Give and take between performer is complete, spontaneous, and totally sincere. As the NY Times noted “He has such control of his audience that he can, at one moment, hold it in his hand with a tender, touching yet funny anecdotal song, and then set it romping and stomping with a raucous bit of raunch. He is electrifying.”
www.davidbromberg.net |
Jim Weider's PRoJECT PERCoLAToR
Jim Weider, a master of classic telecaster guitar, is renowned for his rock and blues-based signature sound. He is among a select group of musicians with an endorsement from Fender and, for the past three decades, he's earned enormous respect from fellow musicians and music fans throughout the world.
Born and raised in the famed arts colony of Woodstock, NY, Jim received great acclaim during his long tenure (1985-2000) as lead guitarist (replacing Robbie Robertson) for Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame inductees, The Band. During 15 years of international touring with original members Levon Helm, Garth Hudson and Rick Danko, Jim was featured on numerous albums, films, videos and television appearances.
Jim furthered his reputation as a versatile and talented guitarist in performances and recordings with Scotty Moore, Keith Richards, Los Lobos, Graham Parker, Taj Mahal, Mavis Staples, Hot Tuna, Bob Weir/Rat Dog, Johnny Paycheck, James Talley, Kim Wilson, Paul Butterfield, Robbie Dupree, among many others.
www.jimweider.com |
Pat Bergeson
 Not everybody can say they have met most of their musical heroes and written, toured and/or recorded with many of them. Pat Bergeson, guitarist and harmonica player living, loving and picking in Nashville, Tennessee can.
From the university in his native Illinois all the way to Tennessee, picking up a jazz studies degree at William Patterson University NJ, and working non-stop in New York City for ten years, he arrived in Nashville upon the request of Chet Atkins, who heard him on a demo tape.
www.sonsofsound.com
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Scott Goldman
 Scott Goldman has been playing guitar for over thirty years. He found his inspiration at Leo Kottke concert in the early 1970's and never looked back. As life takes its twists and turns Scott got a day job but continued to pursue guitar playing in his spare time.
The compositions on "Off Season" were written over the last three years. They range from moody and contemplative (A Sonar) to more aggressive pieces like "Traffic Stop." After sharing some of the tracks with friends, Scott was encouraged to put together this CD.
profile.myspace.com |
Sunday Performers |
Mark
Selby
 Mark
Selby is a native of Oklahoma and Kansas now based in Nashville.
He has established himself as a triple-threat talent: a gifted
songwriter with serious guitar chops and a voice to match.
Live Performer: A virtuoso guitarist and dynamic live artist,
Mark Selby has shared the stage with B.B. King, Jeff Beck,
John Mayer, Robert Cray, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Delbert McLinton,
John Hiatt, the Fabulous Thunderbirds, Collective Soul, Kenny
Wayne Shepherd, Levon Helm, Junior Brown, and many more. Selby
has appeared on notable radio and television music programming
including World Cafe, Mountain Stage, and Woodsongs, and continues
to perform with his top-notch backup band, as an acoustic
solo artist, and in a duo with his wife and frequent collaborator,
Tia Sillers.
www.markselby.com |
Jimmie Vaughan
Jimmie Vaughan is far more than just one of the greatest and most respected guitarists in the world of popular music. As Guitar Player Magazine notes, "He is a virtual deity--a living legend." After all, Vaughan provides a vital link between contemporary music and its proud heritage, as well as being a longtime avatar of retro cool.
Since releasing his first solo album in 1994, he has set the standard for quality modern roots music. Throughout his career, Vaughan has earned the esteem of his legendary guitar-playing heroes and superstar peers along with successive generations of young players. His musical ethos and personal style have had an impact on contemporary culture, from spearheading the current blues revival with The Fabulous Thunderbirds to his longtime, innate fashion sense of slicked-back hair and sharp vintage threads (now seen throughout the pages of contemporary fashion journals) to becoming a premier designer of classic custom cars. But for Jimmie Vaughan, none of it is part of a crusade or a career plan. It's just his natural way of living his life and pursuing the interests that have captivated Vaughan since his youth.
www.jimmievaughan.com |
The Kentucky HeadHunters
Thirty-six years is a long time for a band to survive in today's cutthroat music jungle. The secret? Richard and Fred Young, along with cousins, Anthony Kenney, Greg Martin and long time friend Doug Phelps, never set out to play music for a living. They were born to be together and they live to play music. Some of the Kentucky Headhunters albums have sold in the millions, others in the thousands. However, one thing remains the same...they are one of a kind, originals. The music on Flying Under The Radar reflects the broad musical landscape the Heads have developed over the years. Here's one from a band that still knows how to keep itflying under the radar.
The Kentucky HeadHunters have sold more than 6 million albums!
Grammy award WINNER for "Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group"
Country Music Association award WINNER for "Vocal Group of the Year" (2 times), "Album of The Year" (Pickin' On Nashville) and Album of the Year (Production)
Academy of Country Music Award WINNER for "Top New Vocal Duo or Group"
www.kentuckyheadhunters.com
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Michael Johnson
 His name is Michael Johnson. He has no plans to put on a cowboy hat, affect an accent, wear one glove or be anyone but himself. Moreover, he is "The" Michael Johnson, and he has performed and lived more music and recorded more hits than you would imagine.
His voice immediately identifies him as the man who sings "Bluer Than Blue", "Give Me Wings", "That's That", "This Night Won't Last Forever" and other landmark songs. His music shows a diversity, depth and heart that only come from years of dedication to a labor of love.
When asked what he would have you know about himself, Michael says: "Tell them that I love it." He started playing at age thirteen and just never quit. Singing, playing, writing and recording are the only things he's ever done and he loves it.
"Tell them I play guitar." He really plays guitar. He studied in Barcelona and he plays on all his records with a unique and distinctive style. His playing is an important part of his show.
www.mjblue.com |
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