[NEohioPAL]January concerts

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  UPDATE 
  Grammy-winner, Jimmy Johnson's Blues Band
  David Wilcox's Northeast Ohio Homecoming
  Loudon Wainwright III coming back for another great show
  Foghorn Stringband and The Wilders bring bluegrass
   
  The Kent Stage is located at 175 East Main Street in downtown Kent, Ohio.  There is FREE parking behind the theater and on all city streets.  Advance tickets are available at Woodsy's Music and Spin-More Records in Kent, Little Mountain Music in Middlefield, at www.kentstage.org or at 330-677-5005.  Tickets will also be available at the door.  Doors open one hour before event time.  If you have any questions, please call 330-677-5005 
   
            JIMMY JOHNSON
  Saturday, January 7
8:00 PM
  "Mr. Johnson is one of the best performers on the blues circuit..." New York Times
  "Jimmy Johnson is one of the top guitarist and overall musicians in the blues today. 
Fox Valley Blues Society
  A former welder who cut his teeth behind Otis Rush, Freddie King and Magic Sam, blues singer and guitarist Jimmy Johnson has carved a distinctive niche in a Chicago blues scene teeming with talent. A consummate bandleader, his soulful vocals and jazzy guitar licks are rendered with a tasteful passion that emphasizes the groove, and places group sound above the individual. Since 1978, when Jimmy first broke with a Grammy nomination for his contributions to Living Chicago Blues, Vol. 1 (Alligator Records), his career has garnered international acclaim. 
  Now available world wide, Johnson supports his sixth solo release Every Road Ends Somewhere (Ruf Records), the critically-acclaimed follow-up to his W.C. Handy Award-winning record I'm A Jockey (Verve/Polygram). Performing has also spanned the globe with headline gigs at prestigious festivals, concert halls and universities from Europe to Japan to North America. Whether preaching the blues from festival and concert hall stages, or packing the dance floor at colleges and clubs, Jimmy can please any audience; uninitiated and die-hard blues lovers alike. 
  GENERAL ADMISSION 
  Advance discount tickets: $15.00
Day of Show: $18.00 

  
     
      
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        DAVID WILCOX
  Friday, January 13
8:00 PM
  A warm, baritone vocal tone and poetic lyricism are combined with a unique guitar style that blends soft jazz and folk sensibilities and an intimate stage persona by singer/songwriter David Wilcox. Often compared to James Taylor and John Martyn, Wilcox has built a solid fan base for his well-crafted folk-pop tunes. The New York Times described Wilcox as "...a superb guitarist whose sparkling accompaniments are anchored in a deep ringing vibrancy."
  Cleveland-born Wilcox was inspired to play guitar after watching a fellow student play guitar in a stairwell at Antioch College in Yellow Springs, OH. Transferring to Warren Wilson College in Asheville, NC in 1981, Wilcox began taking music seriously. Although he took four lessons with a classical guitarist, Wilcox developed most of his playing technique on his own. In addition to being inspired by Joni Mitchell to play in a variety of tunings, he designed a capo that produced an unusual sound by leaving one or more strings unaltered.
  Wilcox strengthened his skills as a performer through regular appearances at an Asheville night club called McDibbs. His debut album, The Nightshift Watchman, was released in 1987 on his own label, Song of the Woods, and reissued in 1996 by Koch International; it featured scaled-down arrangements and launched Wilcox's career as a touring musician. After performing at the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville, Wilcox signed with A&M in 1989. His first release on the label, "How Did You Meet Me Here," sold over 100,000 copies by word of mouth. Wilcox subsequently recorded two other studio albums for the label -- "Home Again -- for the First Time" in 1991 and "Big Horizon" in 1994. In 1991, the label released a six-song CD, Mostly Live -- An Authorized Bootleg. East Asheville Hardware, Wilcox's first album after being dropped by A&M, featured live recordings of previously unreleased tunes including a version of Chuck Brodsky's satirical song, "Blow 'Em Away."
  His contract with A&M ended after four albums in 1994, but Wilcox has continued to share his love of music and his explorations of personal growth. His 1997 album, Turning Point, recorded in the log cabin studio in the woods behind his home, represented a shift to a more controlled approach to music, while his February 1999 release, Underneath, continued to focus on his vocals and guitar playing despite the additional instrumentation of electric guitars, keyboards and rhythm section. Although his albums have featured diverse arrangements, Wilcox continues to perform in concert as a soloist. In August 2000, What You Whispered was released. A best-of collection followed the next year, released during his sucessful national tour. Due to his popularity, the demand for a live album became too great and he offered Live Songs and Stories in the summer of 2002. ~ Craig Harris, All Music Guide 
  GENERAL ADMISSION 
  Advance discount tickets: $15.00
Day of Show: $18.00 

  
   
       

      
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        LOUNDON 
WAINWRIGHT III 
  Friday, January 20
8:00 PM
  Loudon Wainwright III grew up in the town of Bedford in wealthy Westchester County north of New York City, the son of Loudon S. Wainwright, Jr., a writer and editor at Life magazine, and a direct descendant of colonial governor Peter Stuyvesant. Wainwright became a folk singer/songwriter in the late '60s, singing humorous and nakedly honest autobiographical songs. Signed to Atlantic Records, he recorded Album I (1970) and Album II (1971), accompanying himself on acoustic guitar, before switching to Columbia Records, for which he made the folk-rock Album III (1972), which featured the Top 40 novelty hit "Dead Skunk." Attempted Mustache (1973) and the half-live Unrequited (Feb. 1975) did not continue that commercial success, though Wainwright's humor and engaging stage persona made him a cult figure and a concert favorite. Meanwhile, his songs were recorded by others, notably Kate (his wife, since divorced) and Anna McGarrigle, and Wainwright appeared in the off-Broadway show Pump
 Boys and Dinettes and played a featured role on the successful M*A*S*H television series. He moved to Arista Records for T Shirt (May 1976) and Final Exam (1978), on which he was backed by a rock band, but departed the major labels for a more appropriate home on the folk-based indie Rounder for A Live 0ne (1980) and Fame and Wealth (1983). Wainwright began to gain more notice in England than in the U.S., and he moved to London in 1985. I'm Alright (1985) and More Love Songs (1986) were co-produced by British singer/guitarist Richard Thompson. Therapy (1989) found Wainwright on the major label-distributed Silvertone imprint and back living in the U.S., and he signed to Virgin Records' Charisma subsidiary for History (Sep. 1992) and the live Career Moves (Jul. 1993). Grown Man, his 15th album, was released in 1995, followed three years later by Little Ship. In 1999, there appeared a collection of topical, humorous songs Wainwright had been composing since the late '80s for National
 Public Radio, titled Social Studies; the following year, The BBC Sessions collected favorites and new compositions. ~ William Ruhlmann, All Music Guide New Orleans blues artist Chris Thomas King is a triple threat—musician, actor and business entrepreneur—but if you look at all his talents, he is really much more than that. As a musician he plays electric guitar, acoustic guitar, steel guitar, bass guitar, dobro, piano, Fender Rhodes, Hammond B-3 organ, drums and he sings! In the studio he is a producer, an arranger and an engineer. As an actor he has made his mark in films and TV. And as business entrepreneur he has spearheaded a record label, based in his home town of New Orleans, reflecting his own artistic sensibilities as well as signing artists with a compatible point of view.
  Advance discount tickets: $20.00
Day of Show: $25.00
  
   
       

      
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        FOGHORN
STRING BAND
and The WILDERS
  Tuesday, January 24
8:00 PM
  The sound of the Portland, Oregon's Foghorn Stringband could have come barreling through the grille-cloth of those big console radios in the living rooms of the 1950's, when the traditional sounds of rural America were still on the minds of young musicians transferring the old-time music to a distinctively modern age. Their tight intstrumental work and line-up - fiddle, banjo, mandolin, bass and guitar - is reminiscent of early bluegrass, but their powerful approach is whole-heartedly old-time, centered largely by the fiddle. Devoted to the interpretation and performance of American stringband music, their style encompasses early country music, the fiddle repertoire of the Southern Appalachians and the Midwest, and the stringband sounds of the Piedmont region. They are highly regarded by traditional music lovers, and have recently been tapped by one of the country's most renowned musicians of the genre, Dirk Powell, to perform as the Dirk Powell Band. While they are committed to
 playing authentic old-time music, the members of Foghorn Stringband are not strict recreationists in costume; yet neither are they experimentalists of the digital age. Whether it's on stage in a rock venue, a bluegrass festival, or at a dance in the Grange Hall, they further this great tradition through a profound belief that old-time music, played in a traditional way, is still relevent and very much alive in the 21st century.
  The heart of the Foghorn Stringband sound is made up of the unison melody line of fiddler Stephen "Sammy" Lind and mandolinist Caleb Klauder. P.T. Grover Jr.'s three-finger picking style and resonator banjo sets their sound apart from other contemporary old-time bands. Kevin Sandri plays rhythm guitar with the snap of a snare drum and bass player Brian Bagdonas delivers a relentless driving beat that forms the underlying tone of Foghorn's sound. Caleb, Sammy, and Kevin also deliver a seamless blend of richly unadorned vocals. Together their music has an easy and natural honesty that comes from their stripped-down approach to performing live. Owing their existence to a particularly inspiring jam session on the campground of the National Fiddle Championships in Weiser, Idaho, they seek to retain this refreshing and spontaneous feel on the stage. They play seated, gathered around one microphone, and do not use monitors. This gives all of their live performances a front porch feel that
 draws in and connects with the audience like family. Their recordings have the same quality. 2002's Rattlesnake Tidal Wave, and Reap What You Sow, released in August of 2004, were made singing and playing around one stereo microphone, without the use of overdubs or multi-tracking methods. They are also featured on a track from Dirk Powell's latest album, Time Again, captured live with Dirk and Riley Baugus.
  Witnessing a performance by The Wilders is an exciting experience not soon forgotten. The members huddle around a single microphone. When the time comes for a solo, each player moves with clockwork precision -- they are artists at making each instrument and vocal line mix perfectly through their posture and position in relation to the microphone. There's plenty of unplanned humor as well. Never ones to take themselves too seriously, the band deals with the calamity of a string break or a high-humidity-detuned instrument in an often hilarious way. Because of this natural sense of humor and humility, smiling faces are a familiar sight at any Wilders show!
  The band has burned up concerts and festivals across the nation and beyond, leaving delighted and exhausted crowds in their wake. They have made repeat appearances at the Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield Kansas, Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival in Ancramdale, New York, and debuted at such festivals as Wintergrass and Telluride in 2005. In the summer of 2002, the band was featured with singer/songwriter Iris DeMent on Garrison Keillor's "Prairie Home Companion" on National Public Radio. The band performed live at the Kennedy Center in the summer of 2004, and the video of this performance is archived online. In 2005, The Wilders were invited guests on Michael Jonathan's "Woodsongs Old-Time Radio Hour"; this show is also archived online. In addition, the band's recordings are regularly featured on numerous folk and bluegrass radio shows far and wide.
  The Wilders are completely unique among bands playing old time country music. They know the importance of variety in their performances and always strive to give the crowd the best show they could ask for. They multiply their musical skills with a sheer will to give out the most energy they can -- and they do it all with honesty and a genuine enthusiasm for the music. For those who like country music, and even for those who don't know they do yet, The Wilders' show is not to be missed!
  GENERAL ADMISSION
  Advance discount tickets: $10.00
Day of Show: $12.00 

  
   
   
     

   
   
   
     






		
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<DIV id=RTEContent>  <DIV id=RTEContent>  <DIV id=RTEContent>  <DIV id=RTEContent>  <DIV align=left><FONT face=arial>for immediate release <BR>contact: Thomas Simpson 330-677-5005</FONT></DIV>  <DIV align=center><FONT face="arial black" size=5></FONT> </DIV>  <DIV align=center><FONT face="arial black" size=5>UPDATE</FONT> </DIV>  <DIV align=center><STRONG>Grammy-winner, Jimmy Johnson's Blues Band</STRONG></DIV>  <DIV align=center><STRONG>David Wilcox's Northeast Ohio Homecoming</STRONG></DIV>  <DIV align=center><STRONG>Loudon Wainwright III coming back for another great show</STRONG></DIV>  <DIV align=center><STRONG>Foghorn Stringband and The Wilders bring bluegrass</STRONG></DIV>  <DIV align=center><STRONG></STRONG> </DIV>  <DIV align=left><FONT color=#0000bf>The Kent Stage is located at 175 East Main Street in downtown Kent, Ohio.  There is FREE parking behind the theater and on all city streets.  Advance tickets are available at Woodsy's Music and
 Spin-More Records in Kent, Little Mountain Music in Middlefield, at </FONT><A href="http://www.kentstage.org/" target=_blank><FONT color=#0000bf>www.kentstage.org</FONT></A><FONT color=#0000bf> or at 330-677-5005.  Tickets will also be available at the door.  Doors open one hour before event time.  If you have any questions, please call 330-677-5005 </FONT></DIV>  <DIV align=left><FONT color=#0000bf></FONT> </DIV>  <DIV align=left>  <TABLE cellSpacing=5 width="100%" bgColor=#ffffff>  <TBODY>  <TR>  <TD class=dataLbl vAlign=top align=left width="67%">  <DIV align=left><B><FONT size=+3>JIMMY JOHNSON</FONT></B></DIV>  <DIV align=left><B>Saturday, January 7<BR>8:00 PM</B></DIV>  <DIV align=left><B>"Mr. Johnson is one of the best performers on the blues circuit..."</B> New York Times</DIV>  <DIV align=left><B>"Jimmy Johnson is one of the top guitarist and overall musicians in the blues today. </B><BR>Fox Valley Blues Society</DIV>  <DIV align=left>A former welder who
 cut his teeth behind Otis Rush, Freddie King and Magic Sam, blues singer and guitarist Jimmy Johnson has carved a distinctive niche in a Chicago blues scene teeming with talent. A consummate bandleader, his soulful vocals and jazzy guitar licks are rendered with a tasteful passion that emphasizes the groove, and places group sound above the individual. Since 1978, when Jimmy first broke with a Grammy nomination for his contributions to Living Chicago Blues, Vol. 1 (Alligator Records), his career has garnered international acclaim. </DIV>  <DIV align=left>Now available world wide, Johnson supports his sixth solo release Every Road Ends Somewhere (Ruf Records), the critically-acclaimed follow-up to his W.C. Handy Award-winning record I'm A Jockey (Verve/Polygram). Performing has also spanned the globe with headline gigs at prestigious festivals, concert halls and universities from Europe to Japan to North America. Whether preaching the blues from festival and concert hall stages, or
 packing the dance floor at colleges and clubs, Jimmy can please any audience; uninitiated and die-hard blues lovers alike. </DIV>  <DIV><STRONG><FONT face="Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif" color=#ff0000 size=+1>GENERAL ADMISSION </FONT></STRONG></DIV>  <DIV align=left><B><FONT color=#990000>Advance discount tickets: $15.00<BR></FONT></B><B>Day of Show: $18.00</B><B><FONT color=#990000> </FONT></B><B><FONT color=#990000><BR></FONT></B></DIV>  <DIV align=left><B><A href="http://www.ticketweb.com/user/?region=oh&query=schedule&venue=kentstage" target=new_window></A></B></DIV></TD>  <TD class=dataLbl vAlign=top align=left width="33%">  <DIV align=center> </DIV></TD></TR>  <TR>  <TD class=dataLbl vAlign=top align=left colSpan=2><A id=horseflies name=wilcox></A>  <HR>  </TD></TR>  <TR>  <TD class=dataLbl vAlign=top align=left width="67%">  <DIV><B><FONT size=+3>DAVID WILCOX</FONT></B></DIV>  <DIV><B>Friday, January 13<BR>8:00 PM</B></DIV>  <DIV>A warm, baritone vocal
 tone and poetic lyricism are combined with a unique guitar style that blends soft jazz and folk sensibilities and an intimate stage persona by singer/songwriter David Wilcox. Often compared to James Taylor and John Martyn, Wilcox has built a solid fan base for his well-crafted folk-pop tunes. The New York Times described Wilcox as "...a superb guitarist whose sparkling accompaniments are anchored in a deep ringing vibrancy."</DIV>  <DIV>Cleveland-born Wilcox was inspired to play guitar after watching a fellow student play guitar in a stairwell at Antioch College in Yellow Springs, OH. Transferring to Warren Wilson College in Asheville, NC in 1981, Wilcox began taking music seriously. Although he took four lessons with a classical guitarist, Wilcox developed most of his playing technique on his own. In addition to being inspired by Joni Mitchell to play in a variety of tunings, he designed a capo that produced an unusual sound by leaving one or more strings unaltered.</DIV> 
 <DIV>Wilcox strengthened his skills as a performer through regular appearances at an Asheville night club called McDibbs. His debut album, The Nightshift Watchman, was released in 1987 on his own label, Song of the Woods, and reissued in 1996 by Koch International; it featured scaled-down arrangements and launched Wilcox's career as a touring musician. After performing at the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville, Wilcox signed with A&M in 1989. His first release on the label, "How Did You Meet Me Here," sold over 100,000 copies by word of mouth. Wilcox subsequently recorded two other studio albums for the label -- "Home Again -- for the First Time" in 1991 and "Big Horizon" in 1994. In 1991, the label released a six-song CD, Mostly Live -- An Authorized Bootleg. East Asheville Hardware, Wilcox's first album after being dropped by A&M, featured live recordings of previously unreleased tunes including a version of Chuck Brodsky's satirical song, "Blow 'Em Away."</DIV>  <DIV>His contract
 with A&M ended after four albums in 1994, but Wilcox has continued to share his love of music and his explorations of personal growth. His 1997 album, Turning Point, recorded in the log cabin studio in the woods behind his home, represented a shift to a more controlled approach to music, while his February 1999 release, Underneath, continued to focus on his vocals and guitar playing despite the additional instrumentation of electric guitars, keyboards and rhythm section. Although his albums have featured diverse arrangements, Wilcox continues to perform in concert as a soloist. In August 2000, What You Whispered was released. A best-of collection followed the next year, released during his sucessful national tour. Due to his popularity, the demand for a live album became too great and he offered Live Songs and Stories in the summer of 2002. ~ Craig Harris, All Music Guide<STRONG> </STRONG></DIV>  <DIV><STRONG><FONT face="Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif" color=#ff0000
 size=+1>GENERAL ADMISSION </FONT></STRONG></DIV>  <DIV align=left><B><FONT color=#990000>Advance discount tickets: $15.00<BR></FONT></B><B>Day of Show: $18.00</B><B><FONT color=#990000> </FONT></B><B><FONT color=#990000><BR></FONT></B></DIV>  <DIV align=left><B><A href="http://www.ticketweb.com/user/?region=oh&query=schedule&venue=kentstage" target=new_window></A></B></DIV>  <DIV> </DIV></TD>  <TD class=dataLbl vAlign=top align=left width="33%">  <DIV align=center>  <DIV> </DIV></DIV></TD></TR>  <TR>  <TD class=dataLbl vAlign=top align=left colSpan=2><A name=wainwright></A>  <HR>  </TD></TR>  <TR>  <TD class=dataLbl vAlign=top align=left>  <DIV><B><FONT size=+3>LOUNDON <BR>WAINWRIGHT III</FONT><FONT size=+2> </FONT><FONT face="Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif" color=#ff00cc size=+2><I></I></FONT><FONT size=+2></FONT></B></DIV>  <DIV align=left><B>Friday, January 20<BR>8:00 PM</B></DIV>  <DIV align=left>Loudon Wainwright III grew up in the town of Bedford in
 wealthy Westchester County north of New York City, the son of Loudon S. Wainwright, Jr., a writer and editor at Life magazine, and a direct descendant of colonial governor Peter Stuyvesant. Wainwright became a folk singer/songwriter in the late '60s, singing humorous and nakedly honest autobiographical songs. Signed to Atlantic Records, he recorded Album I (1970) and Album II (1971), accompanying himself on acoustic guitar, before switching to Columbia Records, for which he made the folk-rock Album III (1972), which featured the Top 40 novelty hit "Dead Skunk." Attempted Mustache (1973) and the half-live Unrequited (Feb. 1975) did not continue that commercial success, though Wainwright's humor and engaging stage persona made him a cult figure and a concert favorite. Meanwhile, his songs were recorded by others, notably Kate (his wife, since divorced) and Anna McGarrigle, and Wainwright appeared in the off-Broadway show Pump Boys and Dinettes and played a featured role on the
 successful M*A*S*H television series. He moved to Arista Records for T Shirt (May 1976) and Final Exam (1978), on which he was backed by a rock band, but departed the major labels for a more appropriate home on the folk-based indie Rounder for A Live 0ne (1980) and Fame and Wealth (1983). Wainwright began to gain more notice in England than in the U.S., and he moved to London in 1985. I'm Alright (1985) and More Love Songs (1986) were co-produced by British singer/guitarist Richard Thompson. Therapy (1989) found Wainwright on the major label-distributed Silvertone imprint and back living in the U.S., and he signed to Virgin Records' Charisma subsidiary for History (Sep. 1992) and the live Career Moves (Jul. 1993). Grown Man, his 15th album, was released in 1995, followed three years later by Little Ship. In 1999, there appeared a collection of topical, humorous songs Wainwright had been composing since the late '80s for National Public Radio, titled Social Studies; the following
 year, The BBC Sessions collected favorites and new compositions. ~ William Ruhlmann, All Music Guide New Orleans blues artist Chris Thomas King is a triple threat—musician, actor and business entrepreneur—but if you look at all his talents, he is really much more than that. As a musician he plays electric guitar, acoustic guitar, steel guitar, bass guitar, dobro, piano, Fender Rhodes, Hammond B-3 organ, drums and he sings! In the studio he is a producer, an arranger and an engineer. As an actor he has made his mark in films and TV. And as business entrepreneur he has spearheaded a record label, based in his home town of New Orleans, reflecting his own artistic sensibilities as well as signing artists with a compatible point of view.</DIV>  <DIV align=left><B><FONT color=#990000>Advance discount tickets: $20.00<BR></FONT></B><B>Day of Show: $25.00</B></DIV>  <DIV align=left><B><A href="http://www.ticketweb.com/user/?region=oh&query=schedule&venue=kentstage"
 target=new_window></A></B></DIV>  <DIV align=left> </DIV></TD>  <TD class=dataLbl vAlign=top align=left>  <DIV align=center>  <DIV align=center> </DIV></DIV></TD></TR>  <TR>  <TD class=dataLbl vAlign=top align=left colSpan=2><A name=foghorn></A>  <HR>  </TD></TR>  <TR>  <TD class=dataLbl vAlign=top align=left width="67%">  <DIV align=left><B><FONT size=+3>FOGHORN<BR>STRING BAND<BR>and The WILDERS</FONT></B></DIV>  <DIV align=left><B>Tuesday, January 24<BR></B><B>8:00 PM</B></DIV>  <DIV align=left>The sound of the Portland, Oregon's <B>Foghorn Stringband</B> could have come barreling through the grille-cloth of those big console radios in the living rooms of the 1950's, when the traditional sounds of rural America were still on the minds of young musicians transferring the old-time music to a distinctively modern age. Their tight intstrumental work and line-up - fiddle, banjo, mandolin, bass and guitar - is reminiscent of early bluegrass, but their powerful approach is
 whole-heartedly old-time, centered largely by the fiddle. Devoted to the interpretation and performance of American stringband music, their style encompasses early country music, the fiddle repertoire of the Southern Appalachians and the Midwest, and the stringband sounds of the Piedmont region. They are highly regarded by traditional music lovers, and have recently been tapped by one of the country's most renowned musicians of the genre, Dirk Powell, to perform as the Dirk Powell Band. While they are committed to playing authentic old-time music, the members of Foghorn Stringband are not strict recreationists in costume; yet neither are they experimentalists of the digital age. Whether it's on stage in a rock venue, a bluegrass festival, or at a dance in the Grange Hall, they further this great tradition through a profound belief that old-time music, played in a traditional way, is still relevent and very much alive in the 21st century.</DIV>  <DIV align=left>The heart of the
 Foghorn Stringband sound is made up of the unison melody line of fiddler Stephen "Sammy" Lind and mandolinist Caleb Klauder. P.T. Grover Jr.'s three-finger picking style and resonator banjo sets their sound apart from other contemporary old-time bands. Kevin Sandri plays rhythm guitar with the snap of a snare drum and bass player Brian Bagdonas delivers a relentless driving beat that forms the underlying tone of Foghorn's sound. Caleb, Sammy, and Kevin also deliver a seamless blend of richly unadorned vocals. Together their music has an easy and natural honesty that comes from their stripped-down approach to performing live. Owing their existence to a particularly inspiring jam session on the campground of the National Fiddle Championships in Weiser, Idaho, they seek to retain this refreshing and spontaneous feel on the stage. They play seated, gathered around one microphone, and do not use monitors. This gives all of their live performances a front porch feel that draws in and
 connects with the audience like family. Their recordings have the same quality. 2002's Rattlesnake Tidal Wave, and Reap What You Sow, released in August of 2004, were made singing and playing around one stereo microphone, without the use of overdubs or multi-tracking methods. They are also featured on a track from Dirk Powell's latest album, Time Again, captured live with Dirk and Riley Baugus.</DIV>  <DIV align=left>Witnessing a performance by <B>The Wilders</B> is an exciting experience not soon forgotten. The members huddle around a single microphone. When the time comes for a solo, each player moves with clockwork precision -- they are artists at making each instrument and vocal line mix perfectly through their posture and position in relation to the microphone. There's plenty of unplanned humor as well. Never ones to take themselves too seriously, the band deals with the calamity of a string break or a high-humidity-detuned instrument in an often hilarious way. Because of this
 natural sense of humor and humility, smiling faces are a familiar sight at any Wilders show!</DIV>  <DIV align=left>The band has burned up concerts and festivals across the nation and beyond, leaving delighted and exhausted crowds in their wake. They have made repeat appearances at the Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield Kansas, Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival in Ancramdale, New York, and debuted at such festivals as Wintergrass and Telluride in 2005. In the summer of 2002, the band was featured with singer/songwriter Iris DeMent on Garrison Keillor's "Prairie Home Companion" on National Public Radio. The band performed live at the Kennedy Center in the summer of 2004, and the video of this performance is archived online. In 2005, The Wilders were invited guests on Michael Jonathan's "Woodsongs Old-Time Radio Hour"; this show is also archived online. In addition, the band's recordings are regularly featured on numerous folk and bluegrass radio shows far and wide.</DIV>  <DIV
 align=left>The Wilders are completely unique among bands playing old time country music. They know the importance of variety in their performances and always strive to give the crowd the best show they could ask for. They multiply their musical skills with a sheer will to give out the most energy they can -- and they do it all with honesty and a genuine enthusiasm for the music. For those who like country music, and even for those who don't know they do yet, The Wilders' show is not to be missed!</DIV>  <DIV><STRONG><FONT face="Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif" color=#ff0000 size=+1>GENERAL ADMISSION</FONT></STRONG></DIV>  <DIV align=left><B><FONT color=#990000>Advance discount tickets: $10.00<BR></FONT></B><B>Day of Show: $12.00</B><B><FONT color=#990000> </FONT></B><B><FONT color=#990000><BR></FONT></B></DIV>  <DIV align=left><B><A href="http://www.ticketweb.com/user/?region=oh&query=schedule&venue=kentstage" target=new_window></A></B></DIV>  <DIV
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