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Upcoming Shows
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No shows currently planned for 2008 as we evaluate the Life Cafe program.
Previous Shows
December 7 - Jeff Porter
Jeff was born in Virginia Beach, but grew up on the corner of Old Stage and Vandora Springs Roads in Garner and is a graduate of Garner Senior High where he was the drum major for the Mighty Trojan Marching Band for two years.
Jeff is former lead singer and guitarist for the Bubba Hyde Band and always has a surprise or two in store when he comes by.
“Bubba” music reigns when Jeff’s in the house -- and he usually brings along a side kick or two
November 2 - Don Smith
Don Smith was born in Burlington, NC in 1950 and has spent all of his 56+ years in the South, 52 of them in the Tar Heel State.He came to playing an instrument later in life, not buying his first guitar until he was 28.&Don has been performing publicly since mid-2001 with the trio of Emerson, Smith & Phelps.In late 2004, he also began playing solo at coffee houses across the Triangle and has appeared at a number of venues in Raleigh, Durham, Apex and Clayton.
He draws his material from old public domain tunes, from traditional American artists such as The Carter Family and Woody Guthrie, and from more recent folk singer-songwriters such as Tom Paxton and Norman Blake.An evening with Don is a sort of trip through America's rich folk/traditional music history. Performing on 6- and 12-string guitars, mandolin and tenor banjo, he sings of train wrecks and ships lost at sea ... of hobos, outlaws and orphans ... of lost love ... of what it is to see the coal mine shut down or the entire year's crop lost to drought. But before you grab the "crying towel", you should know that he also sings of what it's like to suddenly realize that you've become your own grandfather ... or that tonight's main course for dinner has just appeared in your headlights ... or that your name is William Morgan, but your wife spends money as if it was J P Morgan instead!
Some of his songs will make you laugh; others might make you cry. But nearly all of them have a story to tell, and Don has a story to tell about most of them as well. By the time you leave his show, you'll have been not only entertained, but also educated and enlightened about some parts of American history that you might not have known when you arrived.
October 5 - Tracy Jane Comer
Tracy Jane Comer (nee Tracy Jane Rowe) was born in Wilmington and spent her childhood there and also at Wrightsville and Kure Beaches. She attended junior high and high school in Garner, and later lived in Greenville and Chapel Hill. As a tip of the hat to her N.C. roots, one highlight of the new CD is the track “Yellow Bike,” a charming and poignant childhood sketch of the year she lived at Kure Beach.
Tracy is a four-time nominee by the Madison Area Music Awards: Best Acoustic Album for her debut CD, Second Wind (2004) and for her current CD, Quietly There (2005), plus Best Acoustic Artist in 2004 for her solo work and in 2005 as part of Sticky Fingers trio.
Tracy performs multi-flavored acoustic folk-rock, accompanying herself on guitar and piano. She has been compared to other adult contemporary artists such as Mary Chapin Carpenter, Shawn Colvin, and Dar William.
She’s now based in Madison, Wisconsin.
September 7 - Hickory Grove Quartet
The Hickory Grove Quartet began singing together in the early 1990’s. Several members of Hickory Grove Advent Christian Church suggested that a group of men in the choir form a quartet to provide special music for a homecoming service at the church, located outside Four Oaks, North Carolina. Since that time, the Hickory Grove Quartet has been singing across North Carolina in a variety of venues. The quartet is devoted to “home missions”---singing and leading in worship, with a focus on senior citizen functions, rest homes, and those in prison. The group supports Compassion, a Christian child sponsorship organization that provides aid and educational opportunities for children in poverty. In 2004 the Hickory Grove Quartet released its first recording titled “Men On A Mission. The group is making plans to extend its ministry through future mission trips.
Sandy Stephenson, one o the group, is our Lori Jordan’s cousin.
August 3 - Jon Baston
Coffee house favorite with his wholesome, family entertainment. Has been accepted into the Marquis' Who's Who in the World. He’s been listed in Who's Who in America for two years, but has now gone international! Songs are a good mix of humor with simple stories in an easygoing Country style, stirred well with a bit of Folk, a little Pop, a dash of Blues, a pinch of Ragtime and a smattering of parody. Sing along with classic favorites of the 1920's, 30's and 40's
July 6 - Brien Barbour
Return engagement. Guitarist and vocalist tops off his remarkable combination of wide vocal range (from Danny Boy to
Ring of Fire), professional voice training and great songwriting with a charismatic personality that draws you into his songs.
June 1 - Jeffrey Robert Smith
Back for a return engagement, award-winning guitarist and vocalist, songs and messages and offering words you can live by with an energetic, inspirational and sometimes humorous look into subjects such as our accessible God, the power of prayer and the choices that affect our lives. Unique Christian folk/blues/pop/country/ rock and jazz style.
May 4 - Jeff Porter
Always a crowd pleaser, Porter was born in Virginia Beach, but grew up on the corner of Old Stage and Vandora Springs Roads in Garner and is a graduate of Garner Senior High where he was the drum major for the Mighty Trojan Marching Band for two years. Former lead guitar and singer with the Bubba Hyde Band. May have guest players with him. Classic country and folk ballads as well as bluegrass tunes. “Bubba” music!
March 30th - Jon Baston
Jon Baston entertains with his good mix of humor, simple
stories and an easygoing Country style. All this is stirred will with a bit
of Folk, a little Pop, a dash of Blues, and a pinch of Ragtime.
March 2nd - Brien Barbour
Brien comes from a family rich in vocal and musical talent. He began
playing guitar and singing when he was only 8 yrs. old, and made his debut
appearance on an early morning television show at age 10. He has since been
classically trained in both voice and guitar.
He has an extensive repertoire, and an uncanny ability to read an audience,
and choose exactly the right music for the moment. Whether they be
sock-hoppers, baby-boomers,or senior citizens he seems to know just what to
play for their maximum enjoyment.
February 2nd - Jeffrey Robert Smith
Singer, songwriter. Christian themed music and also performs with local groups, at open mike nights and various church-sponsored events.
January 5 - The Jacksons
A real favorite, The Jacksons, remind you of the movie O Brother Where Art Though with their authentic country-gospel sound as they play old, and new, favorites
DecEMBER 1 - Jeff Porter and Friends
All ages welcome!
NovEMBER 3 - Jon Baston
Jon Baston will be back to entertain us with his good mix of humor, simple
stories and an easygoing Country style. All this is stirred will with a bit
of Folk, a little Pop, a dash of Blues, and a pinch of Ragtime. All ages welcome!
March 3-Don Helmey and Friends
Don is a singer/songwriter and has written numerous songs. This acoustic
group enjoys playing contemporary Christian music, original songs and crowd
favorites.
April 7-Hadnot Creek
The name comes from the place where Davis Lott and Doug Babcock first
played together in Eastern
North Carolina many years ago...
Davis is a singer, songwriter, and guitar player originally from Athens,
Georgia whose influences include Jerry Douglas, James Taylor, and The
Beatles. Davis is the owner and operator of Davis Lott Studios
http://www.davislottstudios.com/intro.cfm in Swansboro, North Carolina.
Doug is a singer and guitar player originally from Northern New Jersey who
grew up listening to popular artists such John Denver, Jim Croce, and
America.
Hadnot Creek plays a wide variety of music from the 70's through today.
Their songs resonate with the sounds of countless evenings of picking,
strumming, and singing from their front porch. Please join Hadnot Creek on
April 7th and sing along...
May 5- Brien Barbour
Brien comes from a family rich in vocal and musical talent. He began
playing guitar and singing when he was only 8 yrs. old, and made his debut
appearance on an early morning television show at age 10. He has since been
classically trained in both voice and guitar.
He has an extensive repertoire, and an uncanny ability to read an audience,
and choose exactly the right music for the moment. Whether they be
sock-hoppers, baby-boomers,or senior citizens he seems to know just what to
play for their maximum enjoyment.
June 2 - Jon Baston
Jon Baston will be back to
entertain us with his good mix of humor, simple
stories and an easygoing Country style. All this is stirred will with a bit
of Folk, a little Pop, a dash of Blues, and a pinch of Ragtime. www.jonbaston.com
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