07.11.09
Tuesday, September 1, 2009 Gabrielle Louise
Gabrielle Louise
Gabrielle Louise is an Americana artist noted for her poignant lyrics (a two-time John Lennon Songwriting Contest finalist, winner of the Jack Maher Songwriting Award) and astonishing vocals. The daughter of two gypsy musicians, Gabrielle inherited the genetic predisposition to wanderlust and song.
“Articulate and gifted, Gabrielle Louise…is an artist who comes to music from a literary vantage point, first and foremost…But the lyrics standing alone are only part of the story…As a vocalist Gabrielle Louise dives deep into her songs, exploring them in a warm, sturdy voice reminiscent at times of Joni Mitchell…especially in the falsetto flights and lower register swoops…She executes a captivating balance of heartache and resolve.” -David McGee, www.thebluegrassspecial.com has written for rolling stone, pro sound news, spin…currently the country music editor at barnesandnoble.com.
http://www.gabriellelouise.com/
http://www.myspace.com/gabriellelouisemusic
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.
Saturday, August 22, 2009 Ana Egge
Ana Egge
Ana Egge has been forging her own path for over a decade now. In the tradition of her parents, who Ana says were “motorcycle-riding hippy farmers in North Dakota, who created the unconventional life they wanted,” Ana’s path as an artist has been much the same — challenging herself to follow her instincts rather than trying to fit into any particular mold. This honest approach has produced an impressive body of work and earned Ana a reputation as a musician’s musician, with unforgettable live performances and lyrics that paint vast landscapes and stories in her singular style. It’s no wonder she’s been compared to legends like Joni Mitchell, Linda Ronstadt, and Bonnie Raitt. But, perhaps USA Today said it best when they wrote, “[Ana] can write and sing rings around” her contemporaries.
Ana Egge on NPR:
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=17127358
Ana Egge Websites:
http://www.myspace.com/anaegge
http://www.anaegge.com/
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.
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.
04.19.09
Cancelled: Saturday, May 2, 2009: Beth Wood
Show has been cancelled.
Beth Wood
We are once again blessed to host a singer/songwriter with an amazing voice. Beth Wood can rock the house as she does when singing the Star Spangled Banner to open baseball games or present a poignant, sensitive ballad in a small, sweet voice. But don’t just take my word for it:
“Folk singer-guitarist Beth Wood has such a dazzling
voice it’s a mystery why she’s still just a cult
artist.” — DALLAS MORNING NEWS
Beth was the Winner of the 2005 Kerrville New Folk Contest, along with another dozen awards for her performances and songwriting at the national and regional level. While I’m happy to brag on Beth as a friend, the point is that Beth is widely recognized in the folk world for her songs, performance and spectacular vocal ability.
If you ask Beth to describe her music, she might just shrug. Some have called it folk, pop, folk-pop, country-folk, Americana, etc. Beth prefers to say it is soulful, organic, free-range, barefoot music delivered through a high energy communicator of joy. The Fort Worth Star-Telegram calls Beth “a superb singer-songwriter whose versatility discourages labeling.” Beth’s songs tell of life and love, stories of all kinds of folks she knows or has seen.
Beth is wonderful to be around – her joy and energy are contagious. We will have a wonderful time. Please get in touch so you can be part of this wonderful evening.
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.
01.20.09
Tuesday, February 10, 2009: Juni Fisher
Juni Fisher
Juni Fisher was the winner of the 2008 Western Music Association Songwriter of the Year award, the first time a woman has won this award. She also won 2007 WMA Song of the Year, 2006 WMA Female Performer of the Year, 2005 Academy of Western Artists Western Female Vocalist of the Year and the 2005 Western Music Association Crescendo Award.
Please join us for a lovely evening of Western music. Tell all your friends, too. I look forward to seeing you soon!
Lee
http://junifisher.net
http://www.myspace.com/cowgirlmusic
$15 artist donation
Music starts at 7:00 p.m.
Light refreshments provided, you are welcome to bring wine or refreshments to share.
Reservations are required – your artist donation check for $15, payable to Lee Herman, holds your reservation. Please mail to Las Alturas House Concerts, 4055 Tamarisk Road, Las Cruces, NM 88011.
For more information, contact Lee at 575-522-5197 or by e-mail at houseconcerts (at) comcast.net
12.26.08
Saturday, November 14, 2009: Rachel Sedacca
Rachel Sedacca
Southern California is lucky to have singer-songwriter, performing, recording artist Rachel Sedacca call it home. Her country/blues songs and folksy ballads are full of colorful characters and stories of love and hope from her time on the road. She calls this blend bluesy folkabilly with a smile. We’re lucky to have her come and play for us!
Rachel’s diverse repertoire includes her Americana flavored originals, as well as some favorites that she says, “need to be sung”, including tunes from a variety of artists, including Bob Dylan, Bonnie Raitt, Jimi Hendrix, Alison Krause, Dolly Parton, Paul Simon, Gillian Welch and others.. Inspired by the Janis of all trades style of Bonnie Raitt as well as the sounds of Lucinda Williams and Sheryl Crow, Rachel points to years of Grateful Dead shows steeping her in an eclectic musical tea, appreciation for the fusing of genres and the ways of the road. That big smile in her pictures reflects the energy and joie de vivre at the core of her being.
http://www.rachelsedacca.com
http://www.myspace.com/rachelsedacca
http://www.sonicbids.com/epk/epk.aspx?epk_id=26115
$15 artist donation
Music starts at 7:00 p.m.
Light refreshments provided, you are welcome to bring wine or refreshments to share.
Reservations are required. For more information, contact Lee at 575-522-5197 or by e-mail at houseconcerts (at) comcast.net
Tuesday, January 6, 2009: Randall Williams and Stryngs
Randall Williams at Cafe Veritas
Randall Williams is a polymath. He is a world traveler. A sailor. A teacher. A classically voice trained baritone. A citizen of the world. A storyteller. A friend. A guitarist (with and without capos, whole and partial). A newly settled resident of Columbus, Ohio. A writer and published author. A singer/songwriter.
And he’s bringing us an evening of magic. Music and tales to transport us around the world, food for thought and humor, all founded on Randall’s positive energy and deep love of people. Randall has an amazing voice to listen to, smooth and full, with perfect control from his classical training. Listening to him play guitar, you will find yourself looking for the rest of the band, but your eyes will confirm that Randall is the only one playing.
But there is more to this evening!
Strings and Martin in Yosemite Park on Labor Day, 2008
A unique acoustic duo from the UK, Stryngs, will be opening the show. Stryngs, as a duo, is Strings singing hauntingly beautiful vocals and Martin Giles on guitar filling out the musical tapestry of their music. Stryngs sound is hard to capture in words. Lyrics like poetry seamlessly matched with rhythm and melody create a warm cocoon of sound. Listen closely – these gentle sounds are telling tales of emotion and passion, some wistful and longing but always seeking love and happiness.
Please join us for this wonderful show! Tell all your friends, too.
Randall Williams
Randall Williams MySpace
$15 artist donation
Music starts at 7:00 p.m.
Light refreshments provided, you are welcome to bring wine or refreshments to share.
Reservations are required – your artist donation check for $15, payable to Lee Herman, holds your reservation. Please mail to Las Alturas House Concerts, 4055 Tamarisk Road, Las Cruces, NM 88011.
For more information, contact Lee at 575-522-5197 or by e-mail at houseconcerts (at) comcast.net
09.07.08
Saturday, December 20, 2008, Kelly’s Lot Acoustic Duo
Kelly Zirbes and Perry Robertson
Based in Los Angeles, California, Kelly’s Lot Acoustic Duo is making a holiday stop in Las Cruces to warm up the Saturday before Christmas! Kelly’s Lot was honored with the “Best Blues Band” award by Rock City News and named one of the Top 13 bands in the U.S. by Independent Songwriter Magazine.
Kelly Zirbes and Perry Robertson as Kelly’s Lot Acoustic, “combine blues and folk, along with some genuine bar room rock, to come up with a sound that is lively and wild, while also honest and sincere. Kelly and Perry put their heart and soul into every song.
Kelly is an alto, singing with a range close to Natalie Merchant and with the conviction of Marva Wright. Perry Robertson is a human metronome. That’s all there is to it. He plays the rhythm guitar as if he had a metronome surgically implanted into the wrist of his right hand,” wrote musician Scott Detweiler for http://www.nohoartsdistrict.com.
From the tour host of Kelly’s Lot Acoustic in Belgium:
“Was Kelly’s Lot Trio strong enough to bring the spirit of blues and confront their new audience ?
No need to wait for the last show to notice how the magic of Kelly’s Lot works. With an incredible energy and a powerful voice, Kelly Z draws the attention of the crowd and takes them for a ride on the highways of rock and blues. During an hour or two , Perry Robertson gave the perfect rhythm with his guitar and lifted Kelly up to find and show the best emotion on each song.”
Besides producing great music both as Kelly’s Lot Acoustic and with her full band, Kelly’s Lot, Kelly is an advocate for Hepatatis C awareness. Kelly’s Lot has played for countless benefits and Kelly started the Hep C Postcard campaign and began building a coalition of musicians and street teams to help her raise awareness on a larger scale.
Check out Kelly’s Lot Acoustic’s music online at these sites. Then make a reservation and put the date on your calendar to come join us! See you soon!
http://www.myspace.com/kellyzirbes
http://www. KellysLot.com
http://www.wfaa.com/video/?z=y&nvid=237830&shu=1
http://www.nohoartsdistrict.com/dance/music_column_kellys_lot.htm
Review of Kelly’s Lot latest album “The Light”
$15 artist donation
Hang out from 4:30 p.m. Eat at 5:30 p.m. Music starts at 7:00 p.m.
Light refreshments provided, you are welcome to bring wine or refreshments to share.
Holiday party! Full potluck! We’ll have some food and hot cider, please bring a dish to share, wine if you want!
Reservations are required – your artist donation check for $15, payable to Lee Herman, holds your reservation. Please mail to Las Alturas House Concerts, 4055 Tamarisk Road, Las Cruces, NM 88011.
For more information, contact Lee at 575-522-5197 or by e-mail at houseconcerts@comcast.net
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