Spring 2004

Spring/Summer 2004 Performances

July 18, 2004
THE HOMEGROWN STRING BAND
with DAVID FRANCIS and GARY PAUL HERMUS

The show biz expression "the show must go on" carried bitter sweet meaning on this nearly rained out event. The planned outdoor extravganza necessarily moved to the inside stage as the rain came pouring down and scared away the crowd and one of the scheduled performers. Nevertheless, our featured artists were troopers and David Francis, Gary Hermus and the Homegrown String Band played to a fairly small but hugely appreciative audience.

DAVID FRANCIS hails from Manhattan, so he arrived by train and taxi to play as the first opener. David sang his original music from his two published CDs. David Francis' music can be found at CD BABY. He tours coffee houses and music venues from New York to Boston.

GARY PAUL HERMUS crafts music with intelligent lyrics, accompanied by intricate finger style guitar work. Gary had a much shorter ride to Lake Winona, coming from his digs in Morristown. Gary treated us to some of his growing repretoire. This was Gary's third Lake Winona appearance and he's starting to develop a base of fans in this area.

THE HOMEGROWN STRING BAND (the Jackofsky family) hails from Long island but they were already in the area; having performed just the day before in Sussex County, they roomed overnight at an area hotel. The Morristown Daily Record listed the event as a "Best Bet" in their TGIF Section. The article by Jim Bohen "Family folk group to perform at Lake Winona festival" can be read HERE.

The Home Grown String Band performed two sets of lively original and traditional old-time music. The girls also demonstrated their clog dancing skills accompanied by Rick's solo banjo. Their entire show was a whole lot of fun and they are guaranteed a return visit to Winona Folk sometime in the future.

It's impossible to separate "the family" from "the band." The bond of humility, of love and warmth and gentle ribbing that only a family can experience informed their stage presence. But their musicianship is not compromised; it's a factor in their success. They're good and they're also lovable.

This is a family that plays together, literally. Traditional bluegrass and "old time" music with dancing.

The Homegrown String Band is a twenty-first century incarnation of the traditional family band. The band, which was literally homegrown, consists of Georgianne and Rick Jackofsky and their two daughters, Erica and Annalee. They have been performing together at bluegrass, blues, and folk festivals, as well as in schools, libraries, and coffeehouses throughout the Northeast since 1997.

Before the inventions of radio and television made it possible to bring professional entertainment into our homes, it was common for families and communities to entertain themselves by singing and dancing to homemade music. In 1992, the Jackofsky family got rid of their television (traded for dance lessons) and sought out more traditional forms of entertainment. The seeds were sown; they have picked up where their grandparents left off, reviving an American musical tradition. While the music is based on the sounds of 19th and early 20th century country music, they can't help but be influenced by their own experience of two generations of modern American life, which has been added to the melting pot of traditional American music. A Homegrown String Band show is a rollicking ride through the sounds of American music, from the driving rhythms of old time dance tunes to the mournful sounds of old mountain ballads and blues. Enjoy the sounds of fiddle, guitar, mountain dulcimer, clawhammer banjo, mandolin, jaw harp, banjo uke, harmonica, and percussive flatfoot dancing. The Homegrown String Band just released their third CD, "Rock Hollow."

"The spirit of the Carter Family is alive and well in this Rocky Point NY quartet." - Brian Fostervold, Shout Brother Shout, WXCI

"One of the most refreshing, invigorating and lively shows I've seen in a while...a real American music experience." Suzanne Johnson, Longwood Library

“It really does my heart good to see you folks performing as a family; it makes me feel confident about the future of this music I love so much." - Buddy Merriam, Bluegrass Time, WUSB

June 12, 2004
SPOOK HANDY with STEPHAN SMITH

In the finest of folk traditions, an evening of consciousness-raising and political messages in song.

SPOOK HANDY
Contemporary Singer/songwriter. Music to nurture the human spirit.
    "Certainly positive...decidedly straight-forward....(Spook) celebrates the power of love and freedom to create change." -Tammy Paolino, Hunterdon County Democrat
    Spook Handy weaves the musical influences of folk, blues, bluegrass and rock into a timely and pertinent message for the 1990's. The message is that we're all here to live, love and learn - and this can be done in a fun way.
    The lively interplay of Spook's singing, acoustic guitar picking and harmonica playing have brought him much recognition. In 1993, Spook was named best folk artist by Aquarian Weekly. The same publication chose his debut CD "Freedom Is Your Destiny" a Top Ten Folk Album of 1995.
    In 1997 Spook's cover of the Donovan song "Colours" was chosen as track one of the "Acoustic Rainbow" an internationally distributed folk music sampler put out by PoetMan Records of Lexington, Kentucky. Consequently, the song is receiving airplay on over 800 radio stations. Spook's originals have been described as "a message of hope, peace and survival".
    Whether true stories or dreamed up fantasies, comically light in nature or deeply insightful, Spook's music has a way of touching and nurturing the human spirit. Amusing anecdotes and spontaneous interaction with audience members between songs further enhance a feeling of listener involvement. People laugh and cry during his performance and they leave feeling good about life and about themselves.
    In addition to live shows, Spook has performed dozens of live radio and taped television programs. When not on tour, Spook often brings along mandolin and lead acoustic guitar player Chris Birmingham and/or violinist Dave Rimelis. Chris adds a nice harmony voice and the two give the music a more bluegrassy feel.

STEPHAN SMITH
A topical Singer/songwriter whose music offers a message of peace.
    "The heir apparent to Woody Guthrie...writes songs 'to change the world,' mixing Appalachian folk and bluegrass fiddle with a healthy dose of hutzpa" -Sarah Ferguson, The Village Voice
    An Eagle Scout turned traveling troubadour, Smith is at once a multi-talented singer and a dedicated political activist.
    Called "an incredible songwriter and musician" by Dave Matthews, Smith is a renowned musician who performs rock, country, and rap songs seeped in the old time folk tradition. His topical songs and poetry have become local and national anthems to the activist community. Among his recordings are the 1997 single "Ballad of Abner Louima," with background vocals by Patti Smith, and his 1999 debut album, "Now's The Time."
    "New World Worder" was released in June 2003 on Smith's own Universal Hobo label. "Slash and Burn," his first album with a band, will be released in June 2004. Among those Smith has performed or recorded with are: Ween, Allen Ginsberg, Rufus Wainwright, Pete Seeger, Victoria Williams, Steve Earle, John Zorn, Mary Harris, Mark Ribot, and the iconoclastic legend Michael Hurley.

June 5, 2004
CHRIS & MEREDITH THOMPSON
with PAUL & LINDA IPPOLITO

Duo night! We were happy to introduce the Ippolitos to Winona Folk for a set of some blues. The Thompsons captivated the audience with their tight harmonies and 'tween song stage banter.

CHRIS and MEREDITH THOMPSON
Twin sister Singer/songwriters featuring tight vocal harmonies.
    "There's intelligence, and a sparkling beauty to their songs." -Marilyn O'Malley, Victory Review
    Chris & Meredith Thompson are "powerful performers with a natural warmth for the live concert stage" writes Tom Lounges in the Beat. Best known for the unique blend of their nearly identical voices, the Thompsons weave vocals, flute, guitar and percussion together creating a sound that is genuine, beautiful, and powerful.
    These identical twin sisters grew up down the street from Stone Soup Coffeehouse in Providence RI. They played their first show at Stone Soup in 1992, and have since played in venues across the US and released five albums. Chris plays percussive, riff driven guitar. Meredith plays authentic Latin rhythms on congas and adds flute to their sound. Both sisters sing in close harmony both earthy and ethereal. The Thompsons link music and stories together to create an engaging, animated performance rich in texture, mood and character. The Thompsons tell stories that resonate with the audience, stories that celebrate common experience. "It is their mix of intriguing stories of people's hopes and histories that makes the Thompsons music so compelling" writes MaryAnn Robertson, Spotlight, Portsmouth, NH.
    With the release of their fifth CD, "Clearwater," Chris and Meredith Thompson establish themselves as artists of consequence, showcasing the variety of their compelling harmonies, lyrical expression and arrangements and well penned lyrics. Chris and Meredith Thompson achieve a vocal harmony known uniquely to siblings. At times, their voices effortlessly combine in harmony as if they were two parts of one whole. Then, just as effortlessly, the individual voices will emerge, creating a vocal sound that has become their trademark.
    The Thompson's love of World Music is evident from the Latin and World instrumentation and melodic themes throughout "Clearwater." Meredith layers congas, djembe, talking drum and percussion alongside Chris' guitar to create a rich rhythmic foundation. Meredith also adds flute to evoke sounds ranging from Andean pan pipes to Celtic melodic lines. This refreshing instrumentation and production combined with their poignant lyrics creates a musical foundation which draws the listener deeper into the story. Wildest Sea, the leading track on the album, features the duo's powerful vocals and infectious percussion. Inspired by the story depicted in the book "The Perfect Storm," the lyrics express the lure of the sea that draws people back to the ocean even after tragedy and loss.
    The flute and nylon string guitar introduction sets the stage for the Latin inspired song Neruda. Chilean poet Pablo Neruda decided to write "for justice, not for wealth" after his friend and colleague Garcia Lorca was assassinated for his political activism. Pablo's outspoken activism transformed him into the voice of the Chilean people, and led to his eventual exile from the land he loved. The layering of conga, clave and other percussion weave a distinctly Latin feel into this beautiful song.
    The acappella Harvest Moon demonstrates the Thompson's ability to write songs of elegant simplicity. Upon first hearing, the unusual harmonies and stark imagery may cause the listener to believe the song is a chant from Medieval times. Yet, this original song took shape at a music festival. Chris was struck by the dramatic beauty of the blackfeathered crow flying over a field of dried and weathered cornstalks and the harvest moon shining above. The unique harmonies rival those of the most beautiful early music compositions, with their sisterly voices switching harmonies and melting into one, mesmerizing the listener with stark and graceful simplicity. Harvest Moon then slips into Dave Carter's composition Tanglewood Tree. Dave Carter and Tracy Grammer's original recording is hard to match. However, Chris and Meredith create an outstanding version, both rhythmically and harmonically driven, yet reminiscent of both the passion and vocal styles of the folk-rock groups of the 60's. It's an original and stunning treatment.
    There are many shades and textures in Clearwater, which as you listen, will continue to deepen and become richer with time.

PAUL and LINDA IPPOLITO
Husband and wife contemporary folk singing team.
    "Ippy and the Project," a local New Jersey band, perform with a full electric band or as an acoustic act. Their repertoire is a blend of original compositions and well known covers. "Pocketfull of Singles," the bands debut EP displays the songwriting talent of Paul and Linda Ippolito.

May 29, 2004
DAVID ISAACS with JOHN RAIDO

A memorable evening with The John Raido Band (recently renamed "Boxcar Nancy") rocking the house and then David Isaacs displaying vertuoso guitar work and a dynamic presentation of his original music.

DAVID ISAACS
Country, blues, and rock music with classical and Spanish roots.
    "...a breath of fresh air in a cynical world...he writes songs we all wish we could, about the universals that affect us all" -Dave Stratton, Music Director, WQBR-FM, State College, PA
    Dave Isaacs is the kind of versatile and idiosyncratic artist that drives purists mad. A classically-trained guitarist with a love for bluegrass mandolin, and a child of the power-pop late 70's with a debt to the free improvisations of John Coltrane and Keith Jarrett, Isaacs' work is difficult to sum up in a single sentence. The ancient Appalachian mountain ballads of Jean Ritchie and Doc Watson coexist alongside gypsy flamenco, foot-stomping blues and the solo suites of J.S. Bach, Bakersfield twang and the piano music of Bartok and Debussy. Every artist distills the whole of music history through their own sensibility, but Isaacs' palette is exceptionally wide by any standard.
    A 1993 graduate of New York City's prestigious Manhattan School of Music, Isaacs turned his attention to songwriting when repetitive strain injury derailed his plans for a career as a concert classical recitalist. An admiration for the mythic Americana of artists like The Band and the Grateful Dead as well as contemporary roots iconoclasts like Lyle Lovett and Steve Earle fueled his early efforts, and by the time of the first formation of Jackalope Junction in the summer of 1996 it appeared that this suburban kid had gone country.
    Jackalope Junction's debut, a collection of nine Isaacs compositions, was released in 1998. "A Sense Of Direction" and its followup, 2001's "Just Drive," earned worldwide radio play and accolades for their striking blend of country, pop, and rock, while Isaacs' classical influence shone though in the band's intricate arrangements. The two recordings also chronicle Dave's growing confidence and skill as a vocalist, which reached a new peak with the release of his first solo CD "Prodigal Son" in 2003. A departure from the exuberant sound of Jackalope Junction, Prodigal Son is eclectic and moody, featuring Isaacs' first recorded work on classical guitar and mandolin alongside moody strings, steel guitar, and Hammond organ. Confounding to purists seeking a simply classifiable sound, the CD nonetheless makes a powerful statement: that an artist need not be restrained by musical boundaries, and that a style can be defined by strength of personality and lyrical narrative.
    Isaacs spent 2003 touring the eastern US, maintaining his busy teaching studio, and exploring the divergent sounds that came together on "Prodigal Son." He joined the faculty of the National Guitar Workshop and taught rock guitar and jazz piano at their Connecticut campus. An endorsement agreement with Parker Guitars led to the conception of a new project, a CD of instrumental guitar music slated for a spring 2004 release. Also planned for 2004 are a fully-acoustic solo record showcasing Isaacs' folk and bluegrass influences, as well as a new release from Jackalope Junction.

JOHN RAIDO
Original folk rock with a nod to acoustic Neil Young.
     John Raido is a singer-songwriter from Bergen County, NJ. His first album, "See You Next Tuesday," was released in July 2003. An introspective, acoustic guitar based record, it created quite a buzz in the Hoboken/NYC area.
     "Fans of Neil Young's quieter, folkier moments like Comes A Time will find plenty that's both familiar and warmly engaging on See You Next Tuesday. John Raido's lyrics and melodies are always simple, yet both clever and catchy, and his bluesy harmonica adds just the right touch. These ten songs fly by like an EP, leaving you humming what you've heard and wanting more." - Jim Testa, Jersey Beat
     John is presently working on the follow up to "See You Next Tuesday." The new record, "Turning 'Round," features his entire band: John Raido, vocals, guitar, harmonica; Phil Ippolito, bass, vocals; Rik Mercaldi, steel guitar, lead guitar, and Johnny Burke, drums and percussion.
     Aside from various NYC area shows, The John Raido Band has shared the bill with artists such as Dwight Yoakum, Martina McBride, Blues Traveller, Jonny Lang, Leroy Parnell, Gin Blossoms, and The Bacon Brothers.      Listen to a song from their Winona Folk set: Groove #14
May 15, 2004
PATTI WITTEN with STEVE KUNZMAN

It seemed like a good idea to bring together these two old friends, veterans of Rosanne Cash's workshops and collaborator of "Howl at the Night". It was.

PATTI WITTEN
Award-winning Singer/songwriter.
    "Thoughtful folk-pop with subtle, poetic beauty." -Performing Songwriter
     Patti Witten has won 27 songwriting awards since her debut release in 1999. Sycamore Tryst is her latest offering of thoughtful, acoustic-rock songs and her first on indie coop, I-Town Records.
     "I first met Patti when she took my songwriting workshop at the Omega Institute in 1997. I was struck from the first verse I ever heard her play ... I could not offer her much in the workshop, except to suggest that she write some three-chord songs to keep facile in the basics; sort of like suggesting that Gauguin do some remedial pencil drawings, just for the hell of it." -Rosanne Cash
     "You get the sense that it has taken Patti many years and a lot of hard times to find her musical voice," wrote a reviewer for The Ithaca Times. It's true. Growing up in rural Connecticut, Patti started out on classical violin and flute but taught herself to play guitar and sing by copying 70s folk-rock heroes like Joni Mitchell, CSNY, Bonnie Raitt and Jackson Browne.
     A failed music major in college, Patti played in post-college bands in Ithaca, NY, where she settled in to explore musical styles and a drinking problem. Death brushed by her as a handful of friends were lost to drunk driving accidents, sudden illness and AIDS. When her first husband, also a musician, died suddenly in 1990, Patti left music altogether. Clean and sober, she abandoned the world of bands and bars and worked as a freelance graphic artist and illustrator for the next several years. Hard times dogged her as a second marriage crumbled, her father passed away suddenly, a close relative descended into mental illness and she was stalked by her next door neighbor.
     In the midst of this Patti picked up the guitar again and auditioned for that songwriting workshop with Rosanne Cash. The floodgates opened and in the 5 years following she has written and recorded 3 CDs, formed a band, organized a songwriter group, and she developed a strong performance and radio presence regionally and nationally. (She also moved.)
     As a DIY singer-songwriter Patti maintains an active performing schedule mainly in the northeast US in clubs, coffeehouses, concert stages and festivals. She has also showcased at special events like the ROCKRGRL music conference in Seattle, NE regional Folk Alliance music conferences and the Georgia Music Industry Association at Eddie's Attic in Decatur, GA. Recent events include a 4-star review in Holland's Heaven magazine, a mini-tour in the southwest, and performing her winning song at the Mid-Atlantic Song Contest awards show at Washington DC's Hard Rock Cafe.

STEVE KUNZMAN
Contemporary Singer/songwriter.
    "...effortlessly blends instrumentation, lyrical hooks, timing changes, and melodies from folk, country blues, bluegrass, and pop and imprints it with has unique storytelling ability." -Christine K. Connell, The Black River Journal
     Steve Kunzman first held a guitar at the age of 7, when he began guitar lessons. (Prior to that time he just strummed a tennis racquet). During the early years, bands were formed, parents hid in upstairs rooms as Steve and his friends learned to hammer out songs from the radio. Steve's musical focus shifted from electric guitar wizardry toward the inherent beauty of the acoustic guitar. It was a relatively easy transition from electric to acoustic, and to this day some of his long-time musical compatriots believe that he found his true musical voice in the acoustic guitar.
     Steve acknowledges that he doesn't know life without the guitar, and couldn't imagine it any other way. When he backpacked solo through the Middle East, in the 70's, he and his Gibson LGO were inseparable. Not only acting as a trusted hollow-bodied companion, but as an instrument for speaking a common language across cultures, opening doors to friendship and adventure. It was in the Golan Heights, Israel that Steve learned to play the banjo and began to study Bluegrass.
     Music has always been at the very core of his soul. Academic pursuits brought him to Colgate University where he majored in Religion. In addition, he studied electronic music, using tape, Moog, early forms of computer generated music and classical guitar. He subsequently went to Vermont Law School, earning a masters degree in environmental law. While living in the Green Mountains on the White River, Steve picked up a flat-backed mandolin from the 1920's enriching his interest in Country Blues and Bluegrass.
     He began exploring songwriting, and today it is in his songs – paired wonderfully with his stellar guitar work – that he shines as a skilled and gifted storyteller. In 1993 Steve was accepted into The Essence of Songwriting Workshop, at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, N.Y to study with Grammy Award winning songwriter, Rosanne Cash. This was a turning point in his writing. He says of the experience, "Prior to my acceptance in the workshop, I didn't really consider myself a songwriter; just a guitarist who wrote a few songs. After the first hour, my perception of myself as a songwriter changed, and my approach to songwriting became more focused and intense."
     Steve remains a student of Cash. "Steve is an incredibly valuable voice in the songwriter's workshop. He brings a level of sensitivity, skill and instinct that is totally original and beautifully honest. I was, and remain, a fan of Steve's writing, playing and singing." --Rosanne Cash

April 24, 2004
JAMES O'MALLEY with RUSS RENTLER

An outstanding event showcasing the versatility of Russ Rentler and the sweetness of James O'Malley's music.

JAMES O'MALLEY
Contemporary Singer/songwriter.
    "...His sweet voice and gentle finger style on the guitar enthralls the most jaded listener. The warm and intimate melodies that he crafts beautifully frame the direct and honest stories that he tells..." -Huntington Folk Music Society

A review of James' first CD "I'm Ready" from The Big Roll
    "James O'Malley is a sophisticated singer/songwriter whose verbal skills, detached but enchanting delivery, stirring wit and storytelling skills ranked him among the best of his genre. The sound of this CD is of softly sculpted silvery guitar sounds with engaging airy vocals. O'Malley's philosophical, quiet, but confident approach could open the door for a new generation of singer-songwriters, just as Norah Jones open the door of soft jazz sounds to a pop audience. When I first discovered this album earlier this year, it was during a particularly tumultuous (yet poignant and memorable) period in my life, and every time I pull out this CD the songs just hit me right in the gut and flood me with memories. Whatever mood you happen to be in, at least one of "I'm Ready" tracks has you covered. From sweet to bittersweet James O'Malley will break your heart or make you smile from ear to ear and everything in between. What a joyous discovery this CD is. I truly hope that he continues to write and give us all more wonderful, unique, and intriguing bits of music for many, many years to come." - Earnest Woodall
    You can listen to 2 songs from "I'm Ready" on James' website, www.jamesomalley.com

RUSS RENTLER
Singer/songwriter and acoustic musician
    Performing original and traditional songs on hammer and appalachian dulcimers, guitar, banjo, mandolin, bouzouki, autoharp, fiddle and dobro.

    Russ started playing stringed instruments with his first ukelele in 5th grade purchased with S+H Green stamps in Dover, NJ. After a brief stint in heavy metal bands in high school he discovered bluegrass which led to a life-long love of acoustic music. At his first night at Moravian College, he met John Gorka where they were both playing at an open mic. They soon formed a band with Doug Anderson and were joined the following year by Rich Shindell on lead guitar. Russ was the mandolin player , John played incredible 5 string banjo and Doug Andersen provided the solid rock rhythm on his custom made Froggy Bottom guitars. Throughout all four years of college, they played throughout the Lehigh Valley centering around Godfrey Daniel's and the southside of Bethlehem, PA.
    After college, Russ went to medical school, Doug received a Ph.D. and needless to say, John and Rich went on to well-deserved fame and glory in the folk music world.
    During his medical training, Russ continued to pursue his passion of acoustic music and picked up hammer and mountain dulcimer, fiddle, dobro, autoharp and bouzouki. He also started building his own hammer dulcimers and uses his own instruments on stage.
    While continuing to practice general internal medicine, Russ played every chance he could at local bookstores, churches, open mics and music festivals. On several of John's return trips to the Lehigh Valley, Russ has joined him on stage .
    Russ has recently closed his practice of medicine and is now pursuing his life-long dream and passion of performing original and traditional music. He counts Bob Dylan, John McCutcheon and Walt Michaels as major influences in his style. His live performances are a mix of folk, celtic and blues-inspired tunes with multiple instrument changes interspersed with his off-beat humor and wry observations about life that keep the audiences coming back for more.
You can listen to some of Russ' tunes at Soundclick.com

March 20, 2004
TERRY KITCHEN with DAN LaVOIE

Winona Folk kicked off its Spring 2004 season with the innovative Dan LaVoie on the harp guitar and veteran storytelling singer/songwriter Terry Kitchen.

TERRY KITCHEN is an award-winning contemporary folk singer/songwriter who is as much a storyteller as a musician. Terry has been writing songs since grade school as a way of making sense of himself and the world around him. He is a veteran of the Boston "Songos" writers group and the Kerrville songwriting school, and he leads songwriting workshops and song swaps in conjunction with performances.

Born in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, Kitchen grew up in Bethlehem and Easton, Pennsylvania, where he was surrounded by the music and spirit of the 1960s. In the '70s, Terry attended Occidental College and the Guitar Institute of Technology in Los Angeles. He moved to Boston and fronted the '80s original pop/rock band "Loose Ties" before settling on the intimacy of acoustic music as the most natural setting for his songs.

For the past twelve years Terry has performed on the New England and national coffeehouse and folk festival circuits and shared the stage with such artists as John Gorka, Cheryl Wheeler, Dan Bern, Vance Gilbert, the Nields, and Susan Werner. He was a finalist in the 1992 Falcon Ridge songwriter showcase (and a featured performer ever since) and a '94 Telluride Troubadour. He is the Grand Prize Winner of the 2000 Mid-Atlantic Song Contest, First Prize Winner of the 2000 USA Songwriting Competition, and a Runner Up in the 2001 John Lennon Songwriting Contest. Terry has 6 CDs of original solo music to his credit. Terry has just released a fine new CD, entitled "That's How It Used To Be".

DAN LaVOIE has been obsessed with playing guitar for almost as long as he has been alive. At age 15, having surpassed 4 teachers in 4 years, Dan's maniacal approach led him to begin teaching the instrument to others. About that time, Dan began writing and performing his own material in coffeehouses and small folk venues. Dan credits Richie Havens, Michael Hedges, Harry Chapin, Will Ackerman, Vance Gilbert, George Winston, Michael Manring and Jim Croce for their subtleties of song and his main source of inspiration.

It was innovative guitarist Michael Hedges who sent Dan on his mission to bring back from obscurity, the long neglected harp guitar. Harp guitar in tow, Dan LaVoie set off to not only demonstrate the amazing sounds he could produce with this instrument, but to conquer the mainstream of singer/songwriter audiences. For the last 3 years, Dan LaVoie has performed at folk venues all along the northeast and has appeared on CNN Headline News and the Patriot Media Cable TV show "Community Corner". His music can be heard on radio stations 88.7 WRSU, 88.1, "Acoustic Eclectic" on WDIY, 103.3 WPRB and 89.1 WFDU. He continues to impress and delight audiences across the northeast. Dan LaVoie is a modern day minstrel and renaissance man who is guaranteed to leave audiences clamoring for more!

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