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The Wiyos &
The Hunger Mountain Boys
Sunday, July 8th at 7:30pm
$15 or Flexpass
The Wiyos and The Hunger Mountain Boys evoke the America of the ‘30s and ‘40s through hillbilly swing and Ragtime Blues. All done very vaudevillian. Their ample chops will be on stunning display for one night only at The Grand on Sunday, July 8 for a 7:30 show.
The Wiyos have been subverting the genres of gospel, country and blues since 2002 with their passionate and amusing instrumentation of washboard, kazoo, guitar, banjo, upright bass and tight harmonies. The comedic side of the group plays out like the silent films of Laurel and Hardy or Chaplin.
The Hunger Mountain Boys have emerged from the Berkshires to also tour worldwide and merging old time bluegrass with jazz, rock and ska influences., As the Charlottesville Virginia Weekly said in September 2006 “This isn’t your grandpa’s bluegrass.”
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An Evening With The
Alejandro Escovedo
Orchestra
Saturday July 14th, 2007 - $24
W/ Special Guest Vandeveer
Back by popular demand!
Alejandro Escovedo’s recent show here drew remarks such as “The Best Show ever.” On this night, Escovado will go from solo to full band acoustic to electric including his string section. If you’re new to his music it’s a sturring combination of country-folk-rock, mixed with Mexicali, punk and classical overtures.
Listen to his music - Visit his website
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Joe Ely
w/ Special Guest Sara Cox
Tuesday,
August 7th, 7:30pm, $25
Legendary Texas Troubadour and founding member of the Flatlanders, making a rare solo acoustic stop north of the Mason-Dixon. Hot of the release of his new CD “Happy Songs From Rattlesnake Gultch.” Ely also published his first book. “Bonfire of Roadmaps” a blog-type novel of poems and stories illustrated by Joe. After forming the Flatlanders in 1971 with Butch Hancock and Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Ely Struggled for recognition until The Clash took him on the road as their opening act in 1980, opening the door to cow-punk worldwide. A string of great albums, songs, collaborations, and stunning live shows followed and solidified Ely’s place in the alternative country world.
Special guest is Violist Jenny Schienman, critically acclaimed for her own CD’s, show was recently praised for her work on Lucinda Williams recent CD “Worst”.
Visit his website - Visit her website |
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In Grand Style
The Grand's 5th Annual Fashion Show - August 17th
Models will take to the runway at The Grand’s 5th Annual Fashion Show, August 17th at the Ellsworth Holiday Inn.
We recommend you reserve your place as early as possible.
Please call 667-9500. Tickets are $25 for the show and luncheon.
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Marcia Ball
w/ special guest TBA
Sat, August 18th, 8pm
Tickets are $28
Marcia Ball honed her powerful singing and deft rollicking keyboard chops growing up in Louisiana, on the Texas border, listening to blues, gospel, cajun, zydeco, country and rockabilly. After relocating to Austin, Texas she released a string of records typifying her sound of "gulf coast rhythm & blues."
Her nominations for Grammy's and the WC Hardy Blues Award have earned her recognition as a leader of piano-based boogie.
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Steve Forbert
August 25th, 7:30pm
Tickets $15 or Flexpass
Visit Steve's website
Visit Kris' website
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Coco Montoya
Saturday, September 8th, 7:30pm
Tickets $22
"Blistering contemporary blues...piercing attack, funky, shivery guitar tones and aggressive, soulful vocals"
-Blues Revue
"In a world of blues guitar pretenders, Coco Montoya is the real McCoy. Be prepared to get scorched."-Billboard
Over the course of his 30-year career, guitarist and vocalist Coco Montoya's explosive guitar playing and soul-driven voice have propelled him to the upper reaches of the blues-rock world. From his early days as a drummer to his current status as one of the top-drawing guitarists and vocalists on the blues-rock scene, Montoya has forged his reputation through years of hard work and constant touring.
Visit his website
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Dougie
MacLean
September 14th, 7:30pm
Tickets are $25
Scottish
singer/songwriter and
multi-instrumentalist Dougie MacLean has
been performing his blend of traditional
and contemporary music since the mid
70’s, penning classics such as
“Caledonia,” that have grown to
the stature of near-national-anthem
recognition in his homeland.
For more about Dougie visit www.dougiemaclean.com
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Ollabelle
w/special guest Tree By Leaf
Saturday Sept 22, 7:30pm-
$20
Verve recording artists, Ollabelle, have been receiving wide critical acclaim for Riverside Battle Songs, drawing from a deep well of gospel, blues, bluegrass and country influences to create timelessly resonant music that honors the integrity of it’s sources while remaining effortlessly contemporary. Fronted by Amy Helm (Levon’s Daughter) and Australian Fiona Mc Bain, the group has created an identity all their own with tight harmonies, crisp musicianship and energy to spare. As award winning producer, T-Bone Burnett says, “They sing great and the play great and they are wonderful people.”
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