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DALA features vocal harmonies guaranteed to give you chills. Duo members Sheila and Amanda also make use of their considerable talents on guitar and piano to create a unique brand of acoustic pop. Their fun and energetic stage presence has made DALA a fan favorite at festivals across the country. "...the angels of folk music. Ethereal, eloquent and downright beautiful, the music they create is faultlessly performed." - Exclaim!

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A true living legend of songwriting, Jimmy Webb’s been crafting amazing songs, many of which have become cherished standards, for some forty years. And he’s still doing it. A brand new Webb album, Just Across The River, featuring duets with many luminaries (including Jackson Browne, Michael McDonald, Glen Campbell, Vince Gill, Billy Joel, Linda Ronstadt and more) has just been released, and it might serve as the bridge that connects this songwriter with his famous songs in the public mind. Though some might still not know his name, they know the songs: “Wichita Lineman,” “By The Time I Get To Phoenix,” “Galveston,” “The Moon’s A Harsh Mistress,” “All I Know,” “The Highwayman,” “Up, Up and Away,” “MacArthur Park,” and many more. And those are just the famous ones. Webb is one of those rare songwriters who manages to bring a genuine measure of magic to everything he touches. "He’s a prodigious performer, and a night with Jimmy at the keys is not unlike getting to hear George Gershwin or Cole Porter live. It’s hard to believe one guy could have written all these amazing songs. Webb is still at it, thankfully, and if you get a chance to see him live, grab it. People ask why nobody writes songs like they used to. Fortunately for us all, Jimmy Webb still does." -American Songwriter Magazine

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A true living legend of songwriting, Jimmy Webb’s been crafting amazing songs, many of which have become cherished standards, for some forty years. And he’s still doing it. A brand new Webb album, Just Across The River, featuring duets with many luminaries (including Jackson Browne, Michael McDonald, Glen Campbell, Vince Gill, Billy Joel, Linda Ronstadt and more) has just been released, and it might serve as the bridge that connects…
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Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes first achieved prominence in the mid-1970s, emerging from the same New Jersey Shore music scene as his now legendary contemporary and friend Bruce Springsteen. Southside's first three albums, I Don't Want To Go Home, This Time It's for Real, and Hearts of Stone, were produced by band co-founder Steven Van Zandt (E Street Band, The Sopranos), and largely featured songs written by Van Zandt and/or Springsteen. The Van Zandt-written "I Don't Want To Go Home" became Southside's signature song, an evocative mixture of horn-based melodic riffs and sentimental lyrics. In 1982 Rolling Stone Magazine voted Hearts of Stone among the top 100 albums of the 1970s and 1980s. With their classic blend of hard-core R&B and street-level rock, molten grooves, soulful guitar licks and blistering horn section, Johnny and his Jukes continue to put their unique stamp on the Jersey Shore sound, while recalling the glory years of Otis Redding and similar Stax Records titans

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RICHIE HAVENS is gifted with one of the most recognizable voices in popular music. His fiery, poignant, soulful singing style has remained unique and ageless since his historic appearance at Woodstock in 1969. For four decades, Havens has used his music to convey passionate messages of brotherhood and personal freedom. "This acoustic soul giant truly seems to be getting more inspiring and graceful with age." - Billboard Magazine Richie Havens was honored to perform at the opening ceremonies of the 2008 Cannes International Film Festival. To view Richie's stirring performance of his signature song "Freedom," go to: http://www.dailymotion.com/RichieHavens

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Since 1999, Mountain Heart has been fearlessly revolutionizing the way acoustic music is presented and played. Along with its widely acclaimed instrumental talents and stunning live performances, the band and its individual members boast multiple GRAMMY, ACM, CMA, and IBMA Award nominations and wins. The six-member group is one of the most highly awarded ensembles in the bluegrass/roots genre and has become synonymous with cutting-edge excellence in acoustic music.

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The music of GANDALF MURPHY AND THE SLAMBOVIAN CIRCUS OF DREAMS has been variously described as "hillbilly-Floyd," "folk-pop," "alt-country, roots-rock," and "surreal Americana;" a clear indicator of its singularly indescribable uniqueness. Dancing freely between all existing religious and philosophical mythologies, the music is uplifting, empowering, and a lot of fun. "The Slambovians cast a wide net ... (their) music seems to energize anyone who hears it." - Relix Magazine

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Daughter of the legendary June Carter Cash and Country Music Hall-of-Famer Carl Smith, and stepdaughter of the enduring Johnny Cash, CARLENE CARTER is heir to one of the richest musical legacies of all time. The GRAMMY-nominated Carter freely straddles the line between rock and country, and enjoys broad appeal across both genres. "Carlene Carter ... fluctuates between the sassy country-rock of her past and reflective acoustic-country tunes about her present." - Associated Press

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Superstar guitarist Ritchie Blackmore and Gothic princess Candice Night teamed up in 1996 to form the Renaissance-influenced band Blackmore’s Night. Music, merriment, and a deep respect for ancient musical traditions have distinguished the group for its profoundly unique approach to music and entertainment.

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Vocals and violin in a one-woman loop-driven pop symphony of song, created in real time onstage by GrooveLily’s talented front-woman. Freely reinterpreting GrooveLily songs from the past 15 years (and with innovative re-imaginings of cover tunes from The Jackson 5 to Lady Gaga), Valerie’s smoky/angelic voice and her innovative six-string electric violin are augmented by the use of looping on stage to create something fresh and riveting.

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With pressure long off as Ireland's 'next big thing', HOTHOUSE FLOWERS is getting on with the more enjoyable task of making music according to their own pace. This is a rock band in love with their music - and completely comfortable with the many roots and sources that influence their unique vibe. ''...passion and raw, unpolished soul.'' - Sunday Independent

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Touring original musical theater productions STRIKING 12 ("artfully crafted and engaging" - NY Times), SLEEPING BEAUTY WAKES ("a work of art, talent and humor" - Theatermania), and their newest addition, WHEELHOUSE . GrooveLily is also available as a hybrid concert that combines rock, musical theater and singer-songwriter infused music.

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For nearly 30 years, GRAHAM PARKER has been slinging his signature sound, earning a spot in the pantheon of influential rock 'n' roll figures. Since his early days with The Rumour, Parker has coupled punk's energy with his deeply rooted love of American R&B, country, and soul music. "Parker's pub-rock snarl has worked its magic for a generation." - Village Voice

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The Roots Agency books Arlo Guthrie for summer dates only by special arrangemment with 1st Mark Artists. If you are interested in Arlo for outside the summer please contact Mark Smith, 1st Mark Artists: msmith@1stmars.com ARLO GUTHRIE, eldest son of America's most beloved singer/writer/philosopher Woody Guthrie, is an artist of international stature. His career exploded in 1967 with the release of "Alice's Restaurant", which helped foster a generation's emerging commitment to social consciousness and activism. Classically styled folk songs intermingled with clever storytelling are Arlo's hallmark. "His voice has retained much of the freshness it had in the 1970s. And he can still spin an amusing yarn between songs." - The New York Times

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