jean mann, 6-7:45 p.m.
Self-taught Seattle based singer songwriter jean mann released her 3rd independently produced CD, "daisies and fire" (Fall 07) to great acclaim. jean and multi-instrumentalist side-kick Bill Corral are onto something special with their texture-rich "power duo" live performance, not to be missed. The two co-produced "daisies and fire". When not performing, jean can be found gallivanting barefoot through fields of daisies, having walked through just a little fire to get there. "Listening to jean's music feels like being in a really cool indie film" -Judith Avers.
For a sampling of the new album, please visit www.myspace.com/jeanmann
Over The Water Hurdy Gurdy Association, 7:30-8:15 p.m.
The Hurdy Gurdy is a string instrument that appeared in Western Europe about a thousand years ago and was used to play all types of music, including "serious" orchestral music (Vivaldi wrote music for it) through the Baroque era. Since then it has been primarily a folk instrument. It had a revival during the Romantic era and another revival as part of folk revival in the 70’s in France. The instrument is also actively played in other European countries including Spain, Hungary and Poland. Over The Water Hurdy Gurdy Association produces the largest Hurdy Gurdy festival in North America. They bring musicians from France, Italy and England as well as the US to western Washington to teach. The performing group is made up of board members and friends. They come from a variety of backgrounds including Alden and Callie Hackman who are the preeminent Hurdy Gurdy builders in North America.
Deborah Page, 8:30-9:15 p.m.
One of Tacoma's best local singer/songwriter, Deborah Page has been wowing local crowds throughout Tacoma with her melodic and moving music. A local favorite at venues such as Sanford & Sons and the Antique Sandwich Company, stop by and listen and perhaps you to will join the growing masses of folk who just can't seem to get enough of Deborah's music.
www.eststudios.com
Del Rey, 9:30-10:15 p.m.
A powerful exhibition of American vernacular guitar music; Del Rey plays music testament to the hillbilly/smarty-pants/country blues aesthetic. Del Rey provides on resonator ukulele and Steve James is known for his "noble savage" mandolin style.
www.hobemianrecords.com
