"Love Songs & Murder Ballads": The 4th Annual Folk School Concert
Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009 at the Sheldon Concert Hall
In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, Folk School of St. Louis will celebrate the rich tradition of songs of the heart on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009 in a benefit concert performed in the acoustic perfection of the Sheldon Concert Hall, 3648 Washington Blvd. The concert kicks off at 7:30 PM, and doors open at 7:00 PM.
Tickets for the concert are $15 each. Tickets will be available at the door tonight. Seating is general admission. Advance tickets are no longer available.
Love Songs and Murder Ballads will feature performances by six outstanding groups representing several roots music traditions, including:
• Kim and Jim Lansford Jim and Kim Lansford live on a small farm in the Ozarks of southwest Missouri. Since 1980, they have performed together at festivals, concerts, workshops and dances across the country. Their performances feature an abundance of primal and powerful early country duet singing along with elegant instrumental accompaniment. The Lansfords have also long been devoted to the continual pursuit of expanding their unique repertoire of little-known songs and fiddle tunes gathered both from published and unpublished collections and recordings of traditional music from the Ozarks, Midwest and South. www.kimandjim.com.
• Kevin Buckley & Eileen Gannon When people think of Irish music in St. Louis, Kevin Buckley (fiddle) and Eileen Gannon (harp) are some of the first names that come to mind. Kevin and Eileen have been fixtures on the St. Louis music scene since their teenage years at St. Louis Irish Arts, and they continue to tour extensively around the States performing traditional and original music.
• Swing Deville This ensemble creates a unique listening experience. Drawing their musical influences from Big Band, Western Swing, Bluegrass, the Hot Club of Paris, and gypsy jazz, the band is known for its musical energy and smooth vocals and is sure to make you tap your foot. www.swingdeville.com.
• The Buckhannon Brothers Dennis and Curtis Buckhannon have been playing old-time, ragtime, and beautiful waltzes for so long that the music is just a part of who they are. Born and raised in St. Louis, the brothers are recognized throughout the acoustic music world for their seamless blend of mandolin and guitar duets as well as for their good humor and highly entertaining stage presence. Visit their website at www.thebuckhannonbrothers.com.
• Jim Nelson, Geoff Seitz, and Jeff Miller Three of the best old-time string band musicians in the midwest, you won’t be able to sit still while this energetic fiddle, guitar, and banjo trio cranks out a hoedown.
• Tom Hall & Charlie Pfeffer Representing the blues portion of the show, Tom Hall and Charlie Pfeffer do it right. Tom’s mastery of the Delta blues and Charlie’s soulful picking and singing have made them mainstays in the St. Louis acoustic music scene for decades.
Tickets are $15 each and will be sold at the Sheldon Concert Hall on the evening of the concert. Proceeds from the concert benefit Folk School of St. Louis.
This concert is sponsored by:
Benz Press Werks, St. Louis Community Credit Union, Schlafly Beer, and Whole Foods Market.
