2008 Spring Schedule:
Performances for eight Friday nights in March and April. Doors open at 6:45 PM, Performance at 7:30 PM.
March 7th - Robin & Linda Williams & Their Fine Group:
A must see concert as Robin & Linda Williams return to their Cobleskill roots after traversing the continent for over 30 years. From Cobleskill’s infamous "Jacks" to the Grand Ole Opry, to their film debut in Robert Altman’s "A Prairie Home Companion", Robin & Linda have come full circle to grace the Café’s stage with their impeccable blend of bluegrass, folk, and old-time acoustic country. "Among contemporary country performers, Robin and Linda Williams shine like a diamond amid rhinestones. Their sound is so sincere as to give the listener chills." - David W. Johnson, the Boston Globe.
www.robinandlinda.com NM $20, M $18 read more...
March 14th - Tracy Grammer (With special guest Jim Henry):
Mountain folk, country, bluegrass and Americana from a musician and singer of dazzling versatility. Tracy Grammer is among the finest singers and musicians anywhere. Critics are raving about her CD, Flower of Avalon featuring songs by the late Dave Carter and harmonies by Mary Chapin Carpenter. "Tracy Grammer has that elusive quality of being able to speak directly to another person's heart." Richard Shindell.
www.tracygrammer.com $15NM / $12.50M read more...
March 21st - Garnet Rogers:
Back by popular demand to promote a new live CD ranked among the top 10 CD’s of 2007 by the Boston Globe. Garnet Rogers is a performer of unrivaled depth and beauty. His baritone voice, flawless guitar work and soulful lyrics combine to produce an unmistakable sound that has touched a generation of songwriters and listeners. Cinematic in detail, his songs "give expression to the unspoken vocabulary of the heart", (Kitchener Waterloo Record).
www.garnetrogers.com NM $15, M $12.50 read more...
March 28th - Teri Roiger Jazz Trio:
Inventive jazz standards and originals from an acclaimed Jazz vocalist who has graced stages in Paris, NYC, and throughout the United States. "Roiger caresses the words and bends and shapes her phrases with uncommon flair... follows her own inspired path... uses her voice skillfully and interacts daringly with her musicians." - Nancy Ann Lee, CD Now, music critic for Jazz Times.
www.teriroiger.com NM $13, M $10 read more...
April 4th - "The Wellingtons" (Featuring Leslie Ritter & Scott Petito):
Jazz standards from a quartet of highly accomplished regional artists anchored by silky smooth vocals and impeccable musicianship.
www.leslieandscott.com NM $15, M $12.50 read more...
April 11th - Aoife Clancy:
Traditional Irish songs, ballads and contemporary folk from an exceptional talent with an impressive lineage. Formerly with "Cherish the Ladies" and kin to Bobby Clancy of the legendary "Clancy Brothers", Aoife has "a breadth of styles that make her concerts fascinating... and a voice that would melt packed ice with it's warmth and richness" - Mike Jackson, Canberra Times.
www.aoifeclancy.com NM $15, M $12.50 read more...
April 18th - Joe Crookston:
Contemporary folk with an Appalachian flavor from a multi-instrumentalist and emerging artist award winner. "With all the performers out there, and artist has to go beyond good... and Joe does." - Sing Out Magazine.
www.joecrookston.com NM $13, M $10 read more...
April 25th - Red Molly:
Roots, gospel, and bluegrass from an exceptional trio of female performers that just gets better and better. Gorgeous harmonies with slick slide guitar and multi-instrumental versatility. "Red Molly is one of the finest female groups I have heard in a long while." - Upstage Magazine (Spring Lake, NJ)
www.redmolly.com NM $15, M $12.50 read more...
Students $5 All Shows
M = Members, NM = Non-Members
