05.31.09
Wednesday, July 15, 2009 A Taste of Tasmania: Audrey Auld House Concert
Audrey Auld
Devils are not the only thing to come from Tasmania. Singer-songwriter Audrey Auld’s heart is in Country, Folk and Americana music with a presence as big as The Outback. Her songs are the wry and poignant observations of a Tassie girl living in California and Nashville for the past five years. Audrey calls it “Music with the dirt left on.”
Auld is a memorable and uplifting entertainer. She’s a spontaneous comedienne and a writer of humorous, provocative and soulful songs. A touring songwriter, Audrey won the 2006 MerleFest Song Contest and performed her winning song ‘Losing Faith’ with Rich Brotherton (Robert Earl Keen) on guitar to a thrilled MerleFest crowd.
I got to meet and hear Audrey in February, 2009 at the Folk Alliance Conference in Memphis. We ran into each at several other artists showcases at the conference and found we liked a lot of the same musicians, besides Audrey herself. Audrey is a wonderful singer/songwriter and has quite a wicked sense of humor. I’m looking forward to a great evening and so should you!
http://www.myspace.com/audreyauld
Suggested artist donation $15
Music starts at 7:00 p.m. Socializing from 6:00 p.m.
Light refreshments provided, BYO wine and/or potluck refreshments to share are welcome.
For more information, please contact Lee at 575-522-5197 or by e-mail at houseconcerts (at) comcast.net.
Friday, June 19, 2009 Molly Venter House Concert
Molly Venter
Singer-songwriter Molly Venter is an Austin-based musician whose stunning voice and powerful lyrics are at once boldly unique and warmly familiar. Molly doesn’t just sing and play – she pours her soul out on stage. She released her fourth album, “Love Me Like You Mean It,” in May 2008. She has shared the stage with Amos Lee, Patty Griffin, Josh Ritter, Red Molly and Erin Mceowen.
Molly was a big hit when she played the Black Box Theatre earlier this year. I’m pleased to welcome her back to Las Cruces for a house concert. Molly is a sweet and gracious person but she’s had love won and lost and her pains and trials and her positive take on the world come out in her songs. You’ll leave her concert happy you came.
http://www.myspace.com/mollyventer
Suggested artist donation $15
Music starts at 7:00 p.m. Socializing from 6:00 p.m.
Light dessert refreshments provided, guests are welcome to bring wine or refreshments to share.
Attendance is by invitation only. For more information and an invitation, please contact Lee at 575-522-5197 or by e-mail at houseconcerts (at) comcast.net.
05.21.09
Saturday, June 6, 2009 Hans York House Concert
Hans York
Hans’ joy is infectious and his voice is smooth, silky, and unique, with a breathtaking three-octave range that pulls you right in. Richly textured as well as utterly intimate, a true Renaissance musician skilled in many genres, knowing exactly how to blend them, and with the ability to sweep you right off your feet.
Hans York creates music with brilliant emotional momentum. He’s a consummate musician, traveling between folk, jazz, and pop effortlessly, while his voice soars above it all.Hans York is a world musician in the true sense of the term, drawing inspiration from his vast eclectic background. Seeing him live, you understand that you are experiencing a world-class talent.
Please join us for an evening of music and warmth, for Hans is not only a superb musician but a wonderful person to know. Hans was the first musician to send a friend request when I set up the Las Alturas House Concerts MySpace page and was very helpful when I was getting the page started. I felt privileged then to have the support of a musician of Hans stature. It was just this February that I finally got to hear and meet Hans in person at Folk Alliance. Trust me when I say we are in for a treat with Hans’s visit to Las Cruces.
http://www.myspace.com/hansyork
http://www.sonicbids.com/epk/epk.aspx?epk_id=34427
Suggested artist donation $15
Music starts at 7:00 p.m. Socializing from 6:00 p.m.
Light refreshments provided, guests are welcome to bring wine or refreshments to share.
Attendance is by invitation only. For more information and an invitation, please contact Lee at 575-522-5197 or by e-mail at houseconcerts (at) comcast.net.
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