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Previous Artists

	August 28, 2010 Big Wide Grin	“Big Wide Grin is well named. Their groove and their vibe will put a big smile on your face and in your heart.” FreeboThis bi-coastal trio of Elaine Dempsey, Lawrence Lambert & Karl Werne, from California and Virginia, bring diverse backgrounds of experience, music and theater together to form a rich, soulful blend of character and deep harmony. They are constantly on the move- whether at festivals, concert series, shows, or select house concerts and have shared the stage, collectively, with such artists as Janis Ian, Harriett Schock, Lowen & Navarro, Richie Havens, Bruce Hornsby and toured with legendary blues man Keb' Mo' Links to Music and More
	Berkley Hart June 19, 2010	Berkley Hart have found something that works. The combination of Kerrville New Folk Songwriter Award winner, Jeff Berkley, and stand-out wordsmith, Calman Hart, creates a pairing that has become one of the premier acoustic duos touring the country. Every Berkley Hart show is packed with entertainment as the duo combines their natural down-home humor with poignant, delicate, masterfully crafted lyrics delivered with stunning harmony and musicianship. . . Links to Music and More
	Walter Strauss March 6, 2010	“Michael Hedges meets Bruce Cockburn and together they steal Ry Cooder’s smoking jacket...” Blame it on Rawlins, Wyoming. Fingerstyle guitar wizard Walter Strauss was born out there in the big open, and was seduced to look to the vast spaces of the American West for his musical inspiration. But while rooted in American folk forms, Walter’s music evokes far reaches of the globe as well. He’s worked with musicians from West Africa to Australia and Finland, and successfully weaves world beat, Americana, and jazz into a brand uniquely his own. . . Links to Music and More
	Severin Browne August 15, 2009	A former Motown recording artist and staff songwriter, Severin Browne continues to enchant audiences with his clear voice, masterful guitar playing and finely crafted songs. He's a romantic, a philosopher and a groovemaking hook-meister able to keep hearts throbbing, heads bobbing, and people smiling. Links to the Music and More
	James Lee Stanley June 27, 2009	“So where have they been hiding James Lee Stanley? We could say that James Lee Stanley is probably the last great undiscovered singer-songwriter in America . But true as that may be let's say something else let's say that a diamond has been smuggled into the wasteland and here is where the wasteland ends “ -- Tom Robbins, Author of Even Cowgirls Get the Blues Links to the Music and More
	Kenny Edwards April 18, 2009	In 1965, Kenny was a co-founder of The Stone Poneys , along with Linda Ronstadt and Bobby Kimmel , and with them made several albums on Capitol Records, toured, and became well-known in the new American folk-rock movement of the 1960's. He collaborated and played with the likes of Don Henley, Stevie Nicks, Warren Zevon, and even Ringo Starr. Sadly, Kenny passed away in August 2010. His voice will be missed. Links to the Music and More
	John Batdorf December 8, 2008	John Batdorfs uniquely passionate vocals and guitar playing landed him his first major record deal back in the 70s with Atlantic Records, and he's continued to develop and grow as an artist to this day. As the song writing and lead vocal half of Batdorf and Rodney, John began honing his craft and developing his own style back in the early 70s. LInks to the Music and More
	Steph Johnson Ocotober 18, 2008	Blending Blues, Soul, Jazz, and R&B, Steph Johnson is that rare talent that captures your attention from the first note. Whether hearing her music in a live setting or on her recordings, Johnson has an amazing presence, topped off by that voice. Powerful, sultry. Then there is her deft rhythmic, jazz inflected guitar playing. All backed up by her absolute command of the stage. Links to the Music and More