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And then, the friends: the incomparable John Sebastian, whose soulful
picking and warm smile of a voice just gets better every year, the
multi-talented duo of Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams (Bob
t o p, l-r; Am y Hel m, lA r ry CA m p b e l l & te r e S A wi l l iA m S ,
b o t t o m , l-r; br y o n iS A A C S, Al l i S o m moo r e r & St e v e eA r l e
Dylan, Levon Helm Band), Amy Helm and Byron Isaacs from the
gospel/folk/roots-music ensemble Ollabelle, and recent Ulster County
transplants Steve Earle and Allison Moorer, bringing a taste of Texas
and Tennessee to the party. If you haven’t yet, better get a ticket quick
(www.woodstockguild.org), because these do tend to go fast. Bearsville
Theater, 291 Tinker St. (Rte. 212), Woodstock/Bearsville,
www.bearsvilletheater.com, 845.679.4406. 8 PM
SU 12/19- aN aC O U S T I C EV E N I N g w I T H IaN HUNTER &
FRIENdS a T TO w N E CR I E R, Pa w L I Ng —If you’ve never had a taste
of the ass-kicking shot of moonshine that was Mott The Hoople, I
feel sorry for you, I really do. ‘Cause that was a proper rock band
there, swaggering through the Seventies riding a good-as-theoriginal
cover of David Bowie’s “All The Young Dudes” into initial
orbit, and staying there thanks to relentless touring and a string of
wicked tunes by leader Ian Hunter: “Once Bitten, Twice Shy,” “All
the Way from Memphis,” etc. Ex-Spider-From-Mars Mick Ronson got
aboard just as that ship crashed out of the sky, and the Hunter/Ronson
team was good for one killer “solo” record for Hunter—the criticallyacclaimed
All American Alien Boy—and the Hunter/Ronson album and tour
of 1988. Since then Hunter has resurfaced from time to time, but so far has
resisted the clamor and howl to bring back Mott for one more go-round.
He shouldn’t have to, his songwriting has the same hustle and bite it ever
did, and he’s been putting a new release out every two years—the most
recent being 2009’s Man Overboard. This particular show at the Towne Crier
features Hunter in an acoustic setting with frequent collaborators Andy
York and Steve Holley, and we recommend getting dinner reservations
with this one the food is
great, and reservers get first
shot at seating. Towne Crier
Café, 130 Rte. 22, Pawling,
www.townecrier.com,
845.855.1300. 7:30 PM
iA n Hun t e r
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SU 12/19- aNNa CHEEK Cd RE L E a S E
F O R wa T E R OV E R T H E BR I d g E, aT
BEaRSVILLE THEaT E R, wO O d S T O C K—It’s
been a trying year for pianist/songwriter/
chanteuse Anna Cheek, who has spent the
better part of it on an unintended hiatus,
battling illness that sapped her of energy,
making performance all but impossible.
An n A CH eeK
But fine music won’t be denied, and
though it was recorded last year, her Water Over the Bridge has patiently
awaited its proper debut, and it’s well worth the wait (please see this
month’s roll CD reviews). Originally from New Orleans, by way of
Canada, Maine, and Puerto Rico, the classically-trained Cheek weaves
threads from multiple musical sources into a highly individualistic sound
that one reviewer has compared to “Eartha Kitt meets Rickie Lee Jones”
(though I would add a dash of the Cranberries’ Dolores O’Riordan). With
a strong backing unit including longtime collaborators Kyle Esposito
(bass) and Manuel Quintana (drums,), plus guitar whiz Todd Nelson,
percussionist Bob Resnick, and backing vocalists, this show should serve
as a potent reintroduction for an important regional artist we at roll hope
to see more of in the coming year. Welcome back, Anna! Bearsville
Theater, 291 Tinker St. (Rte. 212), Woodstock/Bearsville,
www.bearsvilletheater.com, 845.679.4406. 8 PM
FR 12/31 T H R O U g H 1/3/11-
NEw YEaR’S aT aSHOKaN,
w I T H JaY UNgaR a N d
MOLLY MaSON a N d
O T H E R S, a T aSHOK a N CENTER, OLIVEBRIdgE—If you’re a lover
of listening to, playing, singing,
and/or dancing to Swing, Cajun,
Blues, Waltzes, Contra and Square
Dance music, this event might just
be irresistible, especially since the
party is being thrown by Ashokan Center’s Jay Ungar and Molly Mason.
Music and dance lovers can sign on for the full 3-4 days (including Monday),
where for a truly modest fee, you can stay onsite at the bunkhouse (or
a local hotel if you prefer), get meals, snacks, and beverages, and enjoy
daily classes, jam sessions, and singalongs, followed by dances in the
evening. Participants include Swingology—featuring Jay & Molly with
Mike & Ruthy, Peter Davis, Peter Ecklund, Dave Davies, and Harry
Aceto, The Red Stick Cajun Band, The Emulsifiers (contra and square
dances), dance callers Will Mentor and John Krumm, swing and blues
dance instructors Cindy Overstreet and Steve Ryan, and Cajun/Creole
dance instructor Corey Porche. If staying the weekend is a bit much,
there’s a special New Year’s Eve Dinner & Dance deal, and that night
promises to be a hot one in the barn. See the website for full details
and options. Ashokan Center, 477 Beaverkill Rd., Olivebridge,
www.ashokan.org, 845.246.2121. Fr 12/31, Dinner 5 PM, Dance 8 PM
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