[NEohioPAL]Perfect Strangers and Clear Fork
The Kent Stage
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May 21, 2004
Update from The Kent Stage
Recently, we at The Kent Stage have made an attempt to introduce exceptional musicians to Northeast Ohio. After the Tangerine Trousers/Raisin Pickers concert, which was fantastic, we were told by a couple of Kent Stage regulars, "I would have gone, but I didn't know who there were." Subsequently, you saw an extensive email about Hot Club of Cowtown and today we have Perfect Strangers and Clear Fork. They are playing on the 28th. Next, Brian Auger.
Please excuse the length of this email, we are just trying to inform our fans of this rare opportunity.
Celebrate National Bluegrass Month at The Kent Stage
PERFECT STRANGERS
and CLEAR FORK
Friday, May 28
8:00 PM
PERFECT STRANGERS
Perfect Strangers is a new band of established bluegrass veterans and exciting new talent that has been generating a lot of interest and enthusiasm during the past few years. Their showcase at the 2000 IBMA convention was interrupted numerous times by applause for their goosebump harmonies and inventive, emotive picking.
Chris Brashear is a charismatic singer with a high, clear voice, a dynamic instrumentalist, and a songwriter with a penchant for writing memorable, perhaps classic, bluegrass songs on topics other than failed love. He has been Laurie Lewis’s bassist (and she his), the fiddler for Kentucky Rose, and played jazz violin with the Maurizio Geri Swingtet. Chris is the band’s fiddler.
On the banjo is Bob Black, a veteran of Bill Monroe’s Bluegrass Boys. He played with Bill for 2 solid years and has performed and recorded with Kenny Baker, Wilma Lee and Stoney Cooper, John Hartford, Frank Wakefield, The Whites, Rhonda Vincent and many others. Bob’s stunning solos and subtle back up are a joy to hear.
Jody Stecher is a music innovator of considerable stature who also is a repository of tradition. Jody received a 1999 Indy Award, has been a Grammy finalist several times for his work with Kate Brislin, and is an inspired song finder and arranger. He sings true bluegrass style and plays surprising mandolin with a big, round tone.
National Flatpicking Champion Peter McLaughlin is the band’s guitarist. He is equally powerful as a rhythm player and soloist. Peter played in Laurie Lewis’s band for several years, records for Dog Boy Records, and is the elder brother (and original mentor) of (Johnson Mountain Boy) David McLaughlin. Peter and Chris have a special musical telepathy that is one of the Perfect Strangers not-so-secret weapons.
Forrest Rose plays upright bass with a mighty thump and is Perfect Strangers’ erudite MC. Forrest’s from Iowa, Texas and Missouri , (you decide), and is a master "talker" which he does in a no-hurry midwestern conversational style. Forrest has played with Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys, toured with David Olney, and has played extensively with most of the great Missouri fiddlers as well as with Kenny Baker.
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Clear Fork
The the finest representatives of bluegrass music in Northeast Ohio today! They combine the drive and melodies of Celtic fiddle tunes as played in the Appalachian Mountains, African-American Blues and Baptist gospel harmonies. The musicians perform on fiddle, acoustic bass, guitar, mandolin, banjo and vocals and draw on multiple sources of traditional American music for inspiration. Their fresh, eclectic style has been heard on Garrison Keillor's "American Radio Company" program, West Virginia Public Radio's "Mountain Stage" and other radio programs. From fiery banjo instrumentals to sweet country waltzes, Clear Fork's strong musical abilities and genuine affection for the spirit of traditional American music emerge delightfully.
CLEAR FORK is:
Paul Kovak-vocals/guitar/mandolin:
Multi-instrumentalist Kovac sings, plays guitar and mandolin, and founded the group in 1984. Paul has fun as the band’s MC and is their business manager. Paul is also well known as the leader of "Hillbilly Idol."
Bill Watson-acoustic bass:
Bill Watson is a rock-solid acoustic bass player. He is adept at playing all American roots music styles, and his playing often spurs creativity from the rest of the band. Bill also played bass in HBI with Paul.
Ray Sponaugle-fiddle:
When you hear Ray Sponaugle play, you hear more than 40 years of experience, of listening, of learning, of jamming, and of great fiddling. As a younger man, Ray played with an outfit out of Warren, Ohio known as the "West Virginia Travelers." The leader of the group was John Douglas and his son Jerry Douglas has credited Ray as his mentor.
Jim Metz-banjo:
The banjo duties are superbly handled by Jim Metz. His playing is clean and hard-driving. Jim has a clear, bona-fide tenor voice and blends well with Kovac. Jim is also from Warren and helped the same Jerry Douglas develop his world-famous dobro style. Jim plays banjo and dobro in Church Street Blues.
Advance discount tickets: $15.00
Day of Show: $18.00
The Kent Stage is located at 175 East Main Street in downtown Kent. There is free parking on all city streets and behind the theater. Tickets are available at Woodsy's Music and The Kent Stage in Kent, www.kentstage.org, or at 330-677-5005. Doors open at 7PM and the concert starts at 8.
Need more info? 330-677-5005
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<DIV align=center>Recently, we at The Kent Stage have made an attempt to introduce exceptional musicians to Northeast Ohio. After the Tangerine Trousers/Raisin Pickers concert, which was fantastic, we were told by a couple of Kent Stage regulars, "I would have gone, but I didn't know who there were." Subsequently, you saw an extensive email about Hot Club of Cowtown and today we have Perfect Strangers and Clear Fork. They are playing on the 28th. Next, Brian Auger. </DIV>
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<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT color=#0000bf size=6>Celebrate National Bluegrass Month at The Kent Stage</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
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<P align=center><B><FONT color=#0000bf size=5><FONT color=#111111>PERFECT STRANGERS <BR>and CLEAR FORK</FONT> </FONT></B></P>
<P align=center><B><FONT color=#111111 size=5>Friday, May 28<BR>8:00 PM</FONT></B></P>
<P align=center><B><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color=#4040ff size=5>PERFECT STRANGERS</FONT></B><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><BR></P></FONT>
<P><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Perfect Strangers is a new band of established bluegrass veterans and exciting new talent that has been generating a lot of interest and enthusiasm during the past few years. Their showcase at the 2000 IBMA convention was interrupted numerous times by applause for their goosebump harmonies and inventive, emotive picking.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><STRONG>Chris Brashear</STRONG> is a charismatic singer with a high, clear voice, a dynamic instrumentalist, and a songwriter with a penchant for writing memorable, perhaps classic, bluegrass songs on topics other than failed love. He has been <STRONG>Laurie Lewis’s bassist</STRONG> (and she his), the fiddler for Kentucky Rose, and played jazz violin with the Maurizio Geri Swingtet. <STRONG>Chris is the band’s fiddler</STRONG>.<BR></P></FONT>
<P><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">On the banjo is <B>Bob Black</B><B>,</B> a veteran of <STRONG>Bill Monroe’s Bluegrass Boys</STRONG>. He played with Bill for 2 solid years and has performed and recorded with <STRONG>Kenny Baker, Wilma Lee and Stoney Cooper, John Hartford, Frank Wakefield, The Whites, Rhonda Vincent</STRONG> and many others. Bob’s stunning solos and subtle back up are a joy to hear.<BR></FONT></P>
<P><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><STRONG>Jody Stecher</STRONG> is a music innovator of considerable stature who also is a repository of tradition. <STRONG>Jody received a 1999 Indy Award, has been a Grammy finalist several times for his work with Kate Brislin</STRONG>, and is an inspired song finder and arranger. He sings true bluegrass style and plays surprising mandolin with a big, round tone. <BR></FONT></P>
<P><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><STRONG>National Flatpicking Champion Peter McLaughlin</STRONG> is the band’s guitarist. He is equally powerful as a rhythm player and soloist. Peter played in <STRONG>Laurie Lewis’s band</STRONG> for several years, records for Dog Boy Records, and is the elder brother (and original mentor) of (Johnson Mountain Boy) David McLaughlin. Peter and Chris have a special musical telepathy that is one of the Perfect Strangers not-so-secret weapons.<BR></FONT></P>
<P><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><STRONG>Forrest Rose plays upright bass</STRONG> with a mighty thump and is Perfect Strangers’ erudite MC. Forrest’s from Iowa, Texas and Missouri , (you decide), and is a master "talker" which he does in a no-hurry midwestern conversational style.<STRONG> Forrest has played with Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys</STRONG>, toured with David Olney, and has played extensively with most of the great Missouri fiddlers as well as with Kenny Baker.</FONT></P>
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<P align=center><B><FONT color=#0000bf size=6>Clear Fork</FONT></B> </P>
<P align=left>The the finest representatives of bluegrass music in Northeast Ohio today! They combine the drive and melodies of Celtic fiddle tunes as played in the Appalachian Mountains, African-American Blues and Baptist gospel harmonies. The musicians perform on fiddle, acoustic bass, guitar, mandolin, banjo and vocals and draw on multiple sources of traditional American music for inspiration. Their fresh, eclectic style has been heard on Garrison Keillor's "American Radio Company" program, West Virginia Public Radio's "Mountain Stage" and other radio programs. From fiery banjo instrumentals to sweet country waltzes, Clear Fork's strong musical abilities and genuine affection for the spirit of traditional American music emerge delightfully. </P>
<P align=center><STRONG>CLEAR FORK</STRONG> is:</P>
<DIV align=center><FONT face=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif size=2><B>Paul Kovak-vocals/guitar/mandolin: </B></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV align=left><FONT face=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif size=2>Multi-instrumentalist Kovac sings, plays guitar and mandolin, and founded the group in 1984. Paul has fun as the band’s MC and is their business manager. Paul is also well known as the leader of "<STRONG>Hillbilly Idol</STRONG>."</FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=left><FONT face=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif size=2><B></B></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV align=center><FONT face=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif size=2><B>Bill Watson-acoustic bass:</B></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV align=left><FONT face=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif size=2>Bill Watson is a rock-solid acoustic bass player. He is adept at playing all American roots music styles, and his playing often spurs creativity from the rest of the band. Bill also played bass in HBI with Paul.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV align=center><FONT face=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif size=2><STRONG>Ray Sponaugle-fiddle:</STRONG></FONT></DIV><FONT face=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif size=2><STRONG>
<DIV align=left><BR></STRONG>When you hear Ray Sponaugle play, you hear more than 40 years of experience, of listening, of learning, of jamming, and of great fiddling. As a younger man, Ray played with an outfit out of Warren, Ohio known as the "West Virginia Travelers." The leader of the group was John Douglas and his son <STRONG>Jerry Douglas</STRONG> has credited Ray as his mentor.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV align=center><FONT size=2><FONT face=Verdana><STRONG>Jim Metz-banjo:</STRONG></FONT></FONT></DIV><FONT size=2><FONT face=Verdana><STRONG>
<DIV align=left><BR></STRONG>The banjo duties are superbly handled by Jim Metz. His playing is clean and hard-driving. Jim has a clear, bona-fide tenor voice and blends well with Kovac. Jim is also from Warren and helped the same Jerry Douglas develop his world-famous dobro style. Jim plays banjo and dobro in <STRONG>Church Street Blues</STRONG>.</FONT></FONT></DIV>
<P align=left><B><FONT color=#990000>Advance discount tickets: $15.00<BR></FONT></B><B>Day of Show: $18.00</B></P>
<P align=center><B>The Kent Stage is located at 175 East Main Street in downtown Kent. There is free parking on all city streets and behind the theater. Tickets are available at Woodsy's Music and The Kent Stage in Kent, <A href="http://www.kentstage.org/">www.kentstage.org</A>, or at 330-677-5005. Doors open at 7PM and the concert starts at 8. </B></P>
<P align=center><B>Need more info? 330-677-5005</B></P>
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