"If the audience at Music Hall was the most wildly enthusiastic in recent memory for the [Cincinnati] Pops, no one appeared to be having more fun than Severinsen." -- Cincinnati Enquirer
"Severinsen and his new colleagues make a marvelous quintet." -- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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EMF's special Pre-Opening Night Concert welcomes the community, EMF faculty members, and EMF students and their families back to the campus of Guilford College for a sizzling night of music -- trumpeter extraordinaire Doc Severinsen & El Ritmo de la Vida -- classical Spanish with a jazz flair, gorgeous ballads,
both Latino and American, plus some great movie music,and among their best received -- gypsy jazz, a la Django Reinhardt. What a way to jumpstart our 49th season!!
SATURDAY, JUNE 26 at 8pm
Dana Auditorium, Guilford College
5800 West Friendly Ave., Greensboro
Pre-Opening Saturday Night at EMF Sizzles with DOC SEVERINSEN &
EL RITMO DE LA VIDA
Tickets: $37 General Admission *Special Event
DOC SEVERINSEN, virtuoso trumpeter, best known as leader of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson’s big band, now presents a new musical experience – El Ritmo de la Vida (The Rhythm of Life). Joined by classical guitarist Gil Gutierrez and violinist Pedro Cartas, their music is classical Spanish with a jazz flair, gorgeous ballads, both Latino and American, plus some great movie music, and among their best received -- gypsy jazz, a la Django Reinhardt. Each is virtuoso and combined are electric. Add to this the soaring trumpet of Doc (not to mention his wardrobe!) and the experience is indescribably brilliant.
http://www.docseverinsen.com/tour_ritmo.htm
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"An ambient and bittersweet journey of pure rock" -- BlogCritics.org
"An epic rock experience" -- Substream
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THURSDAY, JULY 1 at 6:30pm
Natty Greene's Pub & Brewing Co.
345 South Elm St., Greensboro
EMFfringe Kick-Off Party
Presented by YES! Weekly
featuring HOUSE OF FOOLS / THE DELUGE
FREE!
Last year there was a packed patio, and we expect the same this year for what’s becoming an awesome new EMFfringe tradition! Bring your friends for great music, appetizers, outdoor beer garden, ticket give-aways, and loads of fun. Triad Stage Box Office will be on site to handle all of your EMF ticketing needs.
Hailing from High Point, NC, HOUSE OF FOOLS is a six piece rock experience that incorporates intricately-laden guitar parts with rhythmically driving drums, bass, and keyboard parts. "Sounding equally contemporary as they are retro, the sextet have created a Southern rock speakeasy mantelpiece that holds up intricately orchestrated layers of guitar and sweeping piano bits." - CMJ "An ambient and bittersweet journey of pure rock" - BlogCritics.org.
http://www.myspace.com/houseoffools
THE DELUGE features former members of Blue Bambooza (2002 New Nashville Music Conference Featured Artist) and Old Stone Revue (Best Band 2008 by the Winston-Salem Journal). Formed in 2008, this group of veteran Triad-NC musicians put together an acoustic band with a blend of old time mountain music, jazz, country, bluegrass, soul, as well as, a mix of tempos and rhythms. The Deluge captures the essences of many styles of music. http://www.myspace.com/thedelugenc
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"most promising up and coming vocalists on the Americana scene" -- Bristol Rhythm and Roots Festival
"Gritty, visceral and about as subtle as a flamethrower duel at a gas station, Pierce Edens and the Dirty Work is handily one of the defining bands in the current Asheville music scene." -- Mountain Xpress
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EMFfringe expands into Winston-Salem to The Garage for a double billing of Lissy Rosemont & The Junior League Band and Pierce Edens & The Dirty Work. Based out of Washington, DC, Lissy Rosemont & The Junior League are a nationally-touring band that has been compared to Alison Krauss and Union Station by the Washington Post, and touts Levon Helm's own horn players on their single "South Carolina Blues."
FRIDAY, JULY 2 at 8:30pm
The Garage
110 West 7th Street, Winston-Salem
LISSY ROSEMONT & THE JUNIOR LEAGUE BAND / PIERCE EDENS & THE DIRTY WORK
Tickets: $12 General Admission
The JUNIOR LEAGUE BAND is an old-time inspired rock band fronted by the Georgia-grown banjo and vocalist, LISSY ROSEMONT. Based out of Washington, DC, this nationally-touring band has been compared to Alison Krauss and Union Station by the Washington Post, and touts Levon Helm's own horn players on their single "South Carolina Blues." Rosemont has been referred to as one of the "most promising up and coming vocalists on the Americana scene" (Bristol Rhythm and Roots Festival) as well as recorded in the studio with acts such as Missy Elliott and the Pussy Cat Dolls. Rosemont's family runs the oldest fiddler's festival in the country, the Old-Time Fiddler's Convention in Union Grove, NC. In February 2010, Lissy was honored to sing backup harmonies with legend Jim Avett and has recently toured with Rosanne Cash. www.juniorleagueband.com.
Voted Best Alt-Country Band in Western NC two years running... "Gritty, visceral and about as subtle as a flamethrower duel at a gas station, PIERCE EDENS AND THE DIRTY WORK is handily one of the defining bands in the current Asheville music scene." Steve Shanafelt, Mountain Xpress. Show starts at 10:30pm. www.pierceedens.com
$12 admission is good for both bands. Tickets are available through EMF or the Garage website
www.the-garage.ws/boxoffice.
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"a must [see] for Hot Tuna and New Rider fans, and it is a great new Americana , Alt/Country CD" -- Amazon.com |
America's premier psychedelic cowboy rock' n roll band comes to Greensboro. Formed in 1969, the New Riders of the Purple Sage was initially envisaged as a part-time spin-off from the Grateful Dead with Jerry Garcia (pedal steel guitar), Phill Lesh (bass) and Mickey Hart (drums) joined John Dawson (guitar, vocals) and David Nelson (guitar). See the current line-up below...
THURSDAY, JULY 8 at 8pm
Empire Ballrooms at Elm Street Center
203 South Elm Street, downtown Greensboro
NEW RIDERS OF THE PURPLE SAGE
Tickets: $25 General Admission
Founded 40 years ago by John Dawson and the Grateful Dead’s Jerry Garcia, NEW RIDERS OF THE PURPLE SAGE released their latest album, Where I Come From, in 2009 with eight songs co-written by Robert Hunter, lyricist for the Grateful Dead. Led by original band members David Nelson and Buddy Cage, the current touring lineup includes Michael Falzarano (Hot Tuna) on guitar and vocals, Ronnie Penque (Stir Fried/JGB/Ripple) on bass and vocals, and Johnny Markowski (Stir Fried/JGB) on drums and vocals. www.nrpsmusic.com
After Party at Level 2
113 South Elm Street, downtown Greensboro
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"Anders Osborne artfully blends blues, rock, soul and classic R&B to create his own distinctive synthesis and original style." -- All Music Guide
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The musician's musician, Anders Osborne is the songwriter for the stars -- writing a number one hit for Tim McGraw and "I Was Wrong" and "A Better Man," both Grammy-winning songs from Keb' Mo's album Slow Down. But don't pidgeon-hole him as country or blues. You will NOT want to miss this show.
FRIDAY, JULY 9 at 8pm
Empire Ballrooms at Elm Street Center
203 South Elm Street, downtown Greensboro
ANDERS OSBORNE
Tickets: $23 General Admission
ANDERS OSBORNE’s story is not unlike those of the other great songwriters and artists that he's been compared to by critics and roots purists -- Dylan, Guthrie, and Van Morrison. By the time the Swedish-born rocker found New Orleans by taking the long way trekking through Africa and Egypt, he had the miles and music down to begin his career in his new home. "Anders Osborne artfully blends blues, rock, soul and classic R&B to create his own distinctive synthesis and original style." -- All Music Guide He’s had two top-five singles on the national charts, "Favorite Son" and "Pleasin' You," and several number one and GRAMMY-winning songs for other artists including Tim McGraw and Keb' Mo, plus songs written for Brad Paisley, Jonny Lang, Tab Benoit, and Jimmy Thackery. www.andersosborne.com
After Party at Churchill's On Elm
213 South Elm Street, downtown Greensboro
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“Seth Walker is a splendid mix of roots styles: blues, soul and Americana, featuring deep-fried guitar licks, churchy organ and crisp horns, mostly delivered over spot-on shuffles.” -- Creative Loafing
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Alamance County native Seth Walker returns home to a new EMFfringe venue -- the Paramount Theater in downtown Burlington -- where he brings his down-home style of blues and roots music.
THURSDAY, JULY 15 at 8pm
Paramount Theater
128 East Front St., downtown Burlington
SETH WALKER
Tickets: $17 General Admission
The driving delivery and infectious down-home style of SETH WALKER’s voice and song resonate with Blues and Roots music. Creative Loafing said of the Austin, TX based North Carolina native, “Seth Walker is a splendid mix of roots styles: blues, soul and Americana, featuring deep-fried guitar licks, churchy organ and crisp horns, mostly delivered over spot-on shuffles.” Westword declared, “Seth Walker serves Southern roots guit-pickin’ and blues songcraft with ease and grace. Echoing a variety of artists, from Jimmy Reed to Ray Charles, he slips expertly from loose-jointed shuffles to organ-inflected feel-good fare and a whole lot more. An old soul with new fingers, Walker cooks from start to finish.” www.sethwalker.com
After Party at Company Shops Market
268 East Front St., Burlington, NC
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"Pure fun. Kevn Kinney and his slightly grayer bandmates turn it up, tune in and get busy with the guitar-y hard rock" -- Magnet
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A new venue and a first-time EMFfringe band -- Kevn Kinney, from Drivin' N" Cryin', brings his "guitar-y hard rock" to the Grove Winery. Sure to be a lively evening!
SATURDAY, JULY 17 at 7pm
Grove Winery
7360 Brooks Bridge Road, Guilford County
KEVN KINNEY BAND
Tickets: $17 General Admission
KEVN KINNEY has connected with audiences for two decades now, both as a folk singer and as lead singer for Drivin' N' Cryin'. Taking a break from touring behind DNC's latest album Great American Bubble Factory, Kevn brings his solo show to a new EMFfringe venue, the Grove Winery, to perform his classic hits alongside new material from his 2009 solo album Preapproved, Predenied. Tickets are available through EMF or the Grove Winery, 336.584.4060 www.kevnkinney.com
Food Provided by Bin 33
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"The musical maelstrom known as the Waybacks blew into Iota from San Francisco Tuesday night, sending up such a startling tornado of aggressively performed, high-spirited melodies as to remove all air from the room. Their inspirational combination of influences -- not to mention their recklessly brazen breakneck pace -- exposed the band as virtuosos sharing a singular mind-set." -- Buzz McLain, The Washington Post
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THURSDAY, JULY 22 at 8pm
Triad Stage
232 South Elm Street, downtown Greensboro
THE WAYBACKS
Tickets: $25 General Admission
Always a sell-out, THE WAYBACKS, purveyors of “acoustic mayhem,” return for their 6th EMFfringe engagement! The folk and roots underpinnings that have long been a Waybacks hallmark are still there, but after years of playing a huge range of venues and festivals, touring with Grateful Dead founder Bob Weir, and reconfiguring themselves around the hot guitar of James Nash and the fiddle virtuosity of Warren Hood, The Waybacks are enjoying a refreshed repertoire -- one that's touched by Memphis soul, honky-tonk, Parisian swing, classical music, vintage blue pop and much more. www.waybacks.com
Please join us at 7pm in the lobby of Triad Stage for a pre-concert performance by Steel Magnolia.
STEEL MAGNOLIA marked its serendipitous beginnings in the spring of 1995. Three of its members had, at various times, frequented a local haunt for Bluegrass musicians known as Brown's Ole Opry located in McLeansville, North Carolina. On this particular occasion, the women from different corners of the Piedmont had gathered in the back room to jam. It was just a few short weeks later that the group jelled into its first configuration. After twelve years together, they recorded their first musical project titled Something Blue. Four of the songs were penned by two of the band members, Judy and Cindy. The band consists of Judy Arnette, guitar; Keith Carroll, bass; Pammy Davis, resonator guitar; Susan Owen, mandolin; and Cindy Tucker, banjo.
After Party at Bin 33
324 South Elm Street, downtown Greensboro
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"The inevitable question with Mark O'Connor, then, is always: spread too thin or genius? As a mortal human, you're just rooting for the former. Nobody should be this prolific, this catholic in his skills and interests, this widely acclaimed. But, alas, he is probably a genius." -- Will Layman, popmatters
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As a kid, he won contests on fiddle, mandolin, and guitar—falling in love with bluegrass and jazz...As an adult, he conquered Nashville (CMA "Musician of the Year" six years running), then collaborated with Yo-Yo Ma and Edgar Meyer to create the most successful classical crossover albums of the era...And he has a jazz group, his Hot Swing Trio. And he has written violin concertos (six), string quartets (three), trios, solo classical compositions, choral works, and movie soundtracks. And now a symphony.-- popmatters
FRIDAY, JULY 23 at 8pm
Triad Stage
232 South Elm Street, Greensboro
MARK O'CONNOR
Tickets: $35 General Admission *Special Event
A product of America's rich aural folk tradition as well as classical and flamenco music, MARK O'CONNOR's creative journey began at the feet of a pair of musical giants. The first was the folk fiddler and innovator who created the modern era of American fiddling in the 1940's, Benny Thomasson; the second, French jazz violinist, considered one of the greatest improvisers in the history of the violin, Stephane Grappelli. Along the way, between these marvelous musical extremes, Mark O'Connor absorbed knowledge and influence from the multitude of musical styles and genres he studied. Now, he has melded and shaped these influences into a new American Classical music and a vision of an entirely American school of string playing. As The Los Angeles Times warmly noted, he has "crossed over so many boundaries, that his style is purely personal." An incredible opportunity -- only 300 people will get to see this show! www.markoconnor.com
After Party at Opa! Greek Cuisine
200 South Elm St, downtown Greensboro
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"The Greencards are a little island of Truth and Beauty in a sea of artifice and mediocrity. What a fine group, and what a great collection of songs." – Rosanne Cash
"These guys have made a stunning record, I was blown away." – Buddy Miller
"The Greencards, while also technically breathtaking and acoustically driven, inspire comparison primarily because they have consistently moved towards a sound of their own." – Country Universe (April '09)
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SATURDAY, JULY 24 at 8pm
Triad Stage
232 South Elm Street, downtown Greensboro
THE GREENCARDS
Tickets: $24 General Admission
With two Australians and an Englishman, THE GREENCARDS are probably the least likely Austin-formed/Nashville-based band you’ve ever heard. Their love and respect for country, Americana, blues and bluegrass brought them together in 2003 with the trio releasing their fourth album Fascination in 2009. The Greencards have already toured with Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson, earned the Americana Music Award in 2006 for “Emerging Artist of the Year,” and in 2008 landed a Grammy nomination (“Best Country Instrumental Performance” for Viridian). Back by popular demand, singer/bassist Carol Young, multiple stringed-instrument master Kym Warner, and violinist/violist Eamon McLoughlin challenge themselves to test the limits of any established genre. www.thegreencards.com
After Party at Thai Pan
217 South Elm St, downtown Greensboro
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Mark your calendars now for this FREE concert featuring Amelia's Mechanics on Founders Lawn at Guilford College for the annual EMFfringe MUSEP concert. The instrumentation and vocal harmonies of Amelia's Mechanics result in a genre-busting sound best described as "vintage country with a moonshine concerto." The band released their debut album North, South, produced by Jim Avett in February, 2010 to critical acclaim. We need the collective energy of all to ensure great weather for MUSEP Sundays!!
SUNDAY, JULY 25 at 6pm
Founders Lawn, Guilford College
5800 West Friendly Ave., Greensboro
Music for a Sunday Evening in the Park:
AMELIA'S MECHANICS
FREE!
AMELIA'S MECHANICS is fronted by Greensboro, NC singer-songwriters Molly McGinn and Molly Miller, and backed by a talented group of musicians out of Nashville, TN. Despite what the oil-and-iron name might suggest, the women of Amelia's Mechanics swap that toughness for a more urban, sophisticated take on Americana music, using luxuriating harmonies and classical swells to temper their lyrical frustrations with love and life. The instrumentation and vocal harmonies of Amelia's Mechanics result in a genre-busting sound best described as "vintage country with a moonshine concerto." The band released their debut album North, South, produced by Jim Avett in February, 2010 to critical acclaim. www.ameliasmechanics.com |
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THURSDAY, JULY 29 at 8pm
Triad Stage
232 South Elm Street, downtown Greensboro
TONY RICE UNIT
Tickets: $31 General Admission
TONY RICE spans the range of acoustic music, from straight-ahead bluegrass to jazz-influenced new acoustic music, to songwriter-oriented folk. He is perhaps the greatest innovator in acoustic flat-picked guitar since Clarence White. Over the course of his career, he has played alongside J.D. Crowe and the New South and David Grisman (during the formation of “Dawg Music”), led his own groups, collaborated with fellow picker Norman Blake, and recorded with his brothers. He has recorded with drums, piano, soprano sax, and with straight-ahead bluegrass instrumentation. www.tonyrice.com
After Party at Fincastle's Diner
215 South Elm St, downtown Greensboro
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"A killer collaboration between three of New Orleans’ greatest players!"--Jan Ramsey, offBEAT magazine
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FRIDAY, JULY 30 at 8pm
Triad Stage
232 South Elm Street, Greensboro
JOE KROWN TRIO
Tickets: $20 General Admission
The JOE KROWN TRIO has developed its own unique sound by combining the soulful vocals of Walter “Wolfman” Washington with the big sound of Joe Krown’s Hammond B-3 (Joe also plays all of the bass parts on the B-3) and the masterful drumming skills of Russell Batiste Jr. "A killer collaboration between three of New Orleans’ greatest players!"--Jan Ramsey, offBEAT magazine. Krown toured with Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown and Carlos Santana while Batiste hails from one of the legendary “N’awlins” musical families recording with Allan Toussaint, Robbie Robertson, and Harry Connick Jr. Washington’s searing guitar work and soulful vocals got started backing the great vocalist Lee Dorsey (“Working in a Coalmine” and “Ride Your Pony”). www.joekrown.com
After Party at Zen Sushi & Saki Bar
214 South Elm St, downtown Greensboro
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“the ultimate in brass balls” -- Rolling Stone
“…crushing ensemble riffing, human-feedback shrieks and wah-wah growls” -- Rolling Stone
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The EMFfringe season will close with brass -- New Orleans brass!! If you enjoyed Trombone Shorty two years ago, you'll definitely want to see Bonerama!
SATURDAY, JULY 31 at 8pm
Empire Ballrooms at Elm Street Center
203 South Elm Street, downtown Greensboro
BONERAMA
Tickets: $22 General Admission
When New Orleans’ BONERAMA takes the stage, you can guess it’s not like any brass band you’ve seen. They can evoke vintage funk, classic rock and free improvisation in the same set, maybe even the same song. Bonerama has been repeatedly recognized by Rolling Stone, hailed as “the ultimate in brass balls” (2005) and praised for their “…crushing ensemble riffing, human-feedback shrieks and wah-wah growls” (2007). Founded by Mark Mullins and Craig Klein, former members of Harry Connick Jr.’s Big Band, Bonerama carries the brass band concept to places unknown. Named “Best Rock Band” (2010 and 2007 Big Easy Awards). www.boneramamusic.com
After Party at Bin 33
324 South Elm Street, downtown Greensboro
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New this year is an inaugural series at Summerfield Community Park (5404 Centerfield Rd., Summerfield). The first event will take place on Sunday, June 13, at 6pm (rain date June 20). Other summer dates will be announced later. These events are FREE and open to the public!
SUNDAY, JUNE 13 at 6pm (rain date: June 20)
Summerfield Community Park
5404 Centerfield Road, Summerfield
SOUL BISCUIT
Tickets: FREE and open to the public
Carolina’s show band, SOUL BISCUIT, plays a great mix of beach music, Motown, and much more. The members of Soul Biscuit have performed with such icons of musical history as The Platters, Percy Sledge, Little Texas and The Drifters, just to name a few! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, and your dancing shoes!!
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