Songwriter Showcase
Our alternate stage for intimate performances by local, regional, and national singer/songwriters with their own story to tell. Special thanks to one of our best local songwriters, Daniel Boling for bringing together this collection of colleagues for the songwriter's showcase.
Saturday
| Time | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00 AM | Katie Gill | Katie Gill's crystal clear voice is very versatile, easily spanning the styles of pop, jazz, folk, blues, Western Swing, country, light opera and opera. Her vast experience comes through in any situation and her talents complete any occasion. She loves to ham it up in large auditoriums as well as in someone's back yard. Her award winning CD "All in Good Time" is available at www.cdbaby.com. Go to the link page for more info and to enjoy the sound of Katie's music. You can also visit the itunes store. |
| 12:00 PM | Mackie Redd | Mackie has won several songwriting awards over the years and has opened for some great acts like The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Tim O'Brien, Peter Rowan to name just a few. He has been compared to James Taylor. This is a show you won't want to miss. |
| 1:00 PM | Jonathan Edwards | The word "legend" is often used to describe veteran folk/rocker Jonathan Edwards, whose 1971 million-selling song "Sunshine" ("go away today...") brought him instant fame. He has collaborated with artists like Emmylou Harris and Jimmy Buffett and done theater, commercials, movie soundtracks, TV series narration, and record production. A new CD, "My Love Will Keep" (Appleseed Recordings), has just been released and is his first studio album in 14 years. "A strong, warm performer who writes soothing and often moving tunes"--Billboard. "One of the most distinctive voices on record"--Music City News. |
| 2:00 PM | Lynn Rosenthal | Thought-provoking lyrics and rhythm guitar with soaring and sublime vocals that aim for the heart of the listener, plus original Native American style flute. Performing Native American style flute since 1993, Lynn's work with this instrument is largely improvisational and deeply moving. Her flute CD, The Night Has Eyes, has been reportedly used for everything from meditation to birthing babies. A singer/songwriter since 2001, Lynn has had the privilage of performing at such notable NYC venues as The C-Note, The Cutting Room, CBGB's Gallery, and The Actor's Institute. |
| 3:00 PM | Michael Hearne | Michael Hearne has penned songs for Jerry Jeff Walker and Gary P. Nunn ("Lesson to be Learned from Love") and his New Mexico anthem, "New Mexico Rain," has been recorded by his uncle and aunt, Bill and Bonnie Hearne, and by country music legend Johnny Rodriguez. Michael leaves an indelible mark on his audiences not only with his signature guitar sound, but also with songs and stories that are rich in lyrical prose, imagery and humor. He's never met an audience he didn't like and fans quickly become repeat offenders on the house concert, music festival, and club scenes, as both the man and the music are extraordinarily genuine, inspirational, and entertaining. |
| 4:00 PM | Jimmy Abraham | Jimmy Abraham's songs feature carefully crafted lyrics, memorable tunes, and simple but elegant guitar accompaniment. Winner of 4 NewSong appearances at the Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield, Kansas, Just Plain Folks nominee for "Doin' the Voley-Voo", his songs have been recorded by such bands as The Adobe Brothers,The Swampcoolers and the Canote Brothers, and performed by numerous friends in different parts of the country. He has two CD collections available at CDBaby. |
| 5:00 PM | Al Dawson | Al's performances feature beautifully crafted guitar, vocals and original songs, or as Steve Earle states, "Al plays and sings like an avenging angel". Al has played, sung and recorded jazz, blues, bluegrass, folk, country, pop, hard rock and big band music. In fact pretty much everything except opera. He has performed as a singer, guitarist and drummer with The Cryan' Shames, The Boston Tea Party, Aorta, Platte River Crossing, Cotton, Possum River and Otis & The Elevators. He has been a member of AFTRA, SAG and has been a voting member of The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences (the Grammy people). He has played music and photographed in the U.S., Southeast Asia, Europe and Canada. He has opened for (to name a few )The Who, Jimmy Buffett, The Hollies, The Moody Blues, Big Twist and the Mellow Fellows, The Association, Tom Rush, Tim Hardin and Count Basie (that's a whole 'nother story). His voice is better than it's ever been and his guitar playing continues to grow. Now officially and old geezer, he looks forward to another 45 years of bringing joy to people through his music and art. |
| 6:00 PM | Albuquerque Boys Choir | The Albuquerque Boys Choir is a three-part female trio singing beautiful original songs in three part harmony. Their songs are creatively accompanied by a wide range of instruments include guitar, banjo, charango, accordian, ukulele, kazoo, and "tube" --an instrument invented by the band. |
| 7:00 PM | David Peters | With his original folk songs backed by a strong voice, David has been pleasing audiences throughout the Southwest since 2006. David plays mostly coffee shops and festivals in the Albuquerque, New Mexico area where he makes his home, Gordon Lightfoot, Paul Simon, Bob Dylan, and Lennon/McCartney have influenced his songwriting. In fact, when people hear him for the first time, they invariably compare him to Gordon Lightfoot, a comparison David appreciates. In addition to his folk style, David has been incorporating some acoustic blues influenced by the old Delta blues players of the early 20th century. |