The 2008 Music Stage at Francisco's Farm
with Gratitude to our Sponsor
"Uniting Woodford County" |
Liam's Fancy - Saturday at 10am
Beverly Buchanan has developed a bit of a cult following in recognition of her tasteful and lively renderings of some of the great oulde tunes from the west of Ireland, and her stylish accompaniment to Dan's singing is superb. She is recognized as one of the leading trad box players in America's heartland. Dan Cummins has crafted his own unique style, reflecting a love and respect for his family's heritage along with a fervor to keep the party going. Dan is a rare singer. He might deliver a classic pub favorite in one breath - in the next he'll sing a song in an older style. He has successfully worked with some of the greatest Irish Traditional players of his generation. LiamsFancy
Carla
Van Hoose - Saturday at 11am
Carla
Van Hoose is deep in the "Americana" movement of today. Her
repertoire dips into many shades of American music. Folk,
blues, bluegrass and a little old rock and roll for spice
are stirred up and delivered to you through her soothing vocals.
She started singing before she went to school and was encouraged
by performances in church choirs, high school concert choirs
and special events. She is one of the original members of
SisterSound, a Lexington based women's chorus. In the First
Presbyterian Church Choir, she has worked with Marlon Hurst,
Dr Everett McCorvey, and Dr. Gary Anderson, along with opera
singers from University of Kentucky, Transylvania University
and members of the American Spiritual Ensemble.
Song of the Bluegrass - Saturday at noon
This Women's Barbershop Harmony Chorus was formed over 41 years ago and is part of Sweet Adelines International, a worldwide organization devoted to the promotion of women's barbershop music. Song of the Bluegrass
Water - Saturday at 1pm
Lexington-Water’s goal is to make music they love while incorporating cultural education. Armed only with their instruments and voices, they strive to meld different genres of sound to create a landscape that is attractive to our multi-ethnic surroundings. Their wide range of styles includes Latin, Jazz, African, Blues, and R&B with the addition of spoken word to their original songs. Much like water; “Water” the ensemble, has the ability to fill whatever void you may have.
Keith
Hubbard - Saturday at 2pm
Keith
began performing at the Freewheelin' Tavern in Lexington in
1972. Since then, he's been starved in Nashville, stirred-up
in Boston, seasoned in New Orleans and smoked in the Ozarks.
He has toured extensively with rockabilly pioneer Sleepy Labeef,
NRBQ co-founder Steve Ferguson, and Rock and Roll Hall of
Famer's, the Impressions. Upon returning to Ky to teach literature
at Morehead State, Keith frequently served as a sideman for
jazz fixture Duke Madison and led the R&B quintet Annie &
The Hubcats, named after his notorious funk quartet popular
throughout Arkansas in the early 80's. Keith is currently
recording original music and is the author of Reenacting Our
Birth, available from Kentucky's Larkspur Press.
Blake Jones & Family - Saturday at 3pm
Singer/songwriter Blake Jones grew up in a large family playing music for his father, an evangelist. His early musical upbringing on the tent revival stage has helped him become a stellar musician and performer. Jones plays guitar, banjo, mandolin, and mountain dulcimer, and has a pure and sweet voice.
Nathan Wilson is an inspired bassist in a wealth of musical styles from old-time
and folk to classical and jazz. He currently plays bass with Schrodinger's Cats, Ken Holbrook Trio, Blake Jones, and Lewis and Donna Lamb. Nathan also directs a church music program and teaches public school music. His love of singing, playing, and dancing is something he shares joyfully with people of all ages.
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Billy
& Lauren Hill - Saturday at 3:45pm
Billy
(Government Cheese, Moral Chain of Custody) and Lauren (Barbie
Syndrome, Sha Sha Boom) do a Post-Punk-Folk-Americana thing,
go figure. Billy's not so successful rock'n'roll experience
is humorously documented in the underground classic Cheese
Chronicles: The True Story of a Rock 'n' Roll Band You've
Never Heard Of. BillyMackHill
Margaret Lyle Gravitt - Saturday at 4:30pm
Margaret is a native of Central Kentucky who has been singing the songs of her heritage for over thirty years. She was raised by her grandparents and learned the songs and stories of the mountains of Appalachia at an early age. She started her career, as many other southern artists have, singing in church. Her grandmother taught her to love the melodies and words of early American hymns, including the tradition of shape note singing. She began performing as a folk artist while attending Centre College in Danville, Kentucky.
As a young woman she worked extensively in the Thoroughbred industry and traveled throughout the British Isles. There she found older versions of the songs she had known all her life and began studying and collecting songs from Irish and Scottish singers. Her clear alto voice is as hauntingly beautiful as the ballads she sings. She draws an audience into the heart of heritage and tradition. She weaves the tapestry of the old and the new and reminds us that whatever is remembered lives.
Bill
& Leslie Penn - Sunday at 10am
Bill
& Leslie Penn are local favorites who own and operate the
Historic Midway Museum Store. At the store you'll find a number
of wonderful books, gift items, and souvenirs. Bill and Leslie
often entertain their customers as they shop. Bill plays a
mean fiddle, mandolin, and guitar. Leslie plays the flute
and other wind instruments. They're wonderful musicians.
Lexington Saxophone Trio - Sunday at 11am
Enjoy the ambiance - saxophone tunes floating on the breeze.......The trio members are Charlie Kahn, alto -- Aimee Boothe, tenor -- Lee Patrick, baritone. Patrick currently serves as instructor of saxophone at Transylvania University and is widely known as an arranger of classical music for saxophone ensemble.
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Adrea LaRoche - Sunday at noon
Andrea has been enthralled by music of
all kinds for many years… from
classical to celtic, dance to country rock, she finds artistry in them all. Her
influences include the Indigo Girls,
Dixie Chicks, the Sundays, REM, Sheryl
Crow, Over the Rhine, and Jonatha
Brooke. From there she has developed
her own style of “acoustic rock.” As a songwriter she
has been featured in the MEIC
showcase and various songwriter’s
evening events. Now she is influencing
people through her music to see beyond
themselves and affect change around
the world. Adrea LaRoche
Mitch Barrett - Sunday at 1pm
Founder and lead-singer of the former Zoe Speaks Band, Mitch Barrett is one of Kentucky’s most talented contemporary singer-songwriters. Remaining true to his traditional roots his original work has created a contemporary understanding that reaches beyond his Appalachian heritage to the music that today is being called “Americana”.
His Berea, Kentucky home has always been his songwriting Mecca and an unbroken source of harmony and muse. His songwriting talents have been recognized in the past few years with him winning the Merlefest “Chris Austin Songwriting Competition” twice, the prestigious Kerrville New Folk Competition and in 2006 taking first place (out of over 900 entries) at the Rocky Mountain Folks Festival in Lyons, Colorado.
Mitch has played festivals and concert halls from coast to coast, and has shared the bill with notables: Arlo Guthrie, John Prine, Richie Havens, Tom Paxton, Dar Williams, Dave Mallett & Doc Watson. Mitch Barrett Music
Shades of Grass - Sunday at 2pm
Traditional Bluegrass by Bluegrass-area musicians Daniel Bishop (guitar & vocals), Steve Norman (mandolin and juice harp), Mark Smith (dobro, vocals & harmonica), Vernon Drury (banjo), and David Grubb (bass fiddle)
Caribbean Blue - Sunday at 3pm
Traditional islands songs and summer fun! Featuring Collin Berner, best steel drum player on this latitude; James Dean Braunm, Midway native on bass, Jim Corcoran, Associate Professor of Music at The University of the Cumberlands on drums, and troubadour Ben Brown, veteran of diverse beaches and rum drinks.
Joanna Hay & Jeff Ellis - Stir Fry - Sunday at 4pm
Violinist/mandolinist Joanna Hay has teamed up with lightening-fingered guitar player Jeff Ellis. From Celtic to gypsy jazz along with Jeff's original instrumentals, Hay & Ellis bring you an eclectic mix of music. Stir Fry includes Jordon Ellis, percussion; Ben Griffith, bass and accordion; Molly Rogers, violin; Jaret Ellis, percussion; Ricky Baldwin, bass. Hay&Ellis
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