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Friday April 23, 2010

Corinne West & Kelly Joe Phelps in concert

"Corinne’s music doesn’t really fit in any genre box... It’s elegant new sexy acoustic jazz-rock-folk. It’s west coast acoustic-soul music. By any name, her music is absolutely compelling both in the strength of her writing and the expressive power of her voice."

Corinne West and Kelly Joe Phelps will perform Friday evening at 8:00 pm April 23rd at the Whitmore home 125 West Queen St. Hillsborough.

Currently touring the US, Holland and the UK we are very fortunate to be able to offer this opportunity to see these talented recording artists in an intimate venue.
There is limited seating for this event.

Corinne West, a fourth generation Californian and musician who performs upwards of 200 shows each year, has a voice that simply soars. Using her powerfully eloquent voice, coupled with beautifully crafted songs - memorable both lyrically and melodically - she has fashioned a unique identity within American music’s acoustic/roots scene. Her latest record, 'The Promise', confirms West’s place among the finest young singer-songwriters

Kelly Joe Phelps has, over the course of eight CD’s and fifteen years of touring the world, established himself as a guitarist, singer, and songwriter with singular vision and fearless purpose.

His mix of folk, blues, and jazz has won him praise from the likes of Bill Frisell, Steve Earl, and Cameron Crowe. Kelly Joe has been featured on NPR’s All Things Considered’ and ‘Prairie Home Companion’ as well as numerous BBC and other national radio shows throughout Europe, Australia and Japan.

Steve Earle: "Kelly Joe Phelps plays, sings, and writes the blues. HOLD UP before you lock that in - forget about songs in a twelve bar three chord progression with a two line repeat and answer rhyme structure - though he can certainly do that when he wants to. I'm talking about a feeling, a smoky, lonesome, painful - yet somehow comforting groove that lets you know that you are not alone - even when you're blue. Play on brother."

"Phelps has, on Western Bell, offered listeners a complete synthesis of his musical vision as a guitarist...
...musically, Phelps combines his love of Piedmont style picking, early 20th century Texas, Louisiana, and deep Delta blues with his love of decidedly Western notions of folk song and Rocky Mountain Mountain music.
Western Bell is among the most unique acoustic guitar recordings out there today...
...Cryptic, hushed, confoundingly beautiful, this is a brilliant, deeply moving work by an artist who has created a new language on the acoustic guitar, culled from the discontinued speech fragments of American music's own mysterious past. "

By Thom Jurek - All Music Guide, March 2009

"Just three records in and The Promise, confirms Corinne West’s place among America’s finest... Coupling a voice to die for with beautifully crafted songs that are memorable both lyrically and melodically West has fashioned a unique identity within the acoustic/roots scene. This time out, by conjuring more spacious, atmospheric arrangements that place West’s sublime vocals way out at the front of the mix.... West has not deserted her roots but rather honed her production skills to cut her most ambitious and enduring record to date... "

Review by Colin Hall ~ R2 ~ RocknReel ~ The UK’s best selling eclectic music magazine.

"West's evocative voice and poetic yet unpretentious lyrics are perfectly framed."

The Boston Herald
"It’s a stirring body of work, by turns haunting, gripping and moving – and all wrapped around Corinne’s distinctive smoky vocals."
Tim Hughes, Oxford Mail, UK

In concert, Corinne brings a special grace and fire to the stage. The strength of her songwriting, the power of her voice and her magnetic stage presence create a captivating performance, winning rave reviews at home and abroad. People who hear Corinne perform once want to be there again. Some have taken to traveling major distances for the opportunity. If you get the chance to hear her live, take it… Lady Luck’s a music lover, and there’s no telling where this all might go.

Reception will follow the concert.
Seating is limited.

Where: the Whitmore home, 125 West Queen St. Hillsborough, NC

When: Friday, April 23rd at 8:00 pm

SORRY, THIS CONCERT IS SOLD OUT...

Advance tickets are $18.00 and may be purchased at the Hillsborough Arts Council's new location, 220 South Churton St., or through Etix below:

Friday April 30, 2010

Last Friday!
Armand Lenchek & Bluesology featuring Will McFarlane

New Moon recording artist Armand Lencheck, toured with Skeeter Brandon and Hwy 61 from 1990 thru 97, playing blues clubs like BB King's in Memphis, Buddy Guy's in Chicago, and Manny's Car Wash in New York, in addition to appearing in festivals all over the world. Armand now plays locally with guitarist Will McFarlane.

"Armand Lenchek plays with a fluidity and grace seldom heard. Here is a guitarist in complete control of his instrument."

Music Monthly

"Guitar work that will make your speakers rattle and your feet move."

Blues Review

You've heard Will McFarlane's guitar work before, having played with artists like Bonnie Raitt, The Pointer Sisters and Jackson Browne.

McFarlane spent six years playing guitar with Bonnie Raitt, from 1974 to 1980. McFarlanes Guitar can be heard on a number of her recordings.

McFarlane left Raitt to move to Muscle Shoals, Alabama, playing on records for Bobby Blue Bland, Little Milton, Etta James and Johnnie Taylor as part of the famed Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section.

McFarlane was recently inducted into the Musician's Hall

of Fame in Nashville as a member of the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section The Swampers.

The Band:
Will McFarlane - guitar & vocals
Cal Johnson - bass
George Hindenach - drums
Armand Lenchek - guitar & vocals