Laurie Lewis – April 25, 2020

We’ve been fans of Laurie Lewis for a long time. Because she’s based on the west coast, she was often  at Wintergrass, a February bluegrass event held for many years in Tacoma and since moved to Bellevue, Washington.  Tim was a regular attender at this event.  Laurie Lewis does not often travel to the east coast so we are honored to host her at our house concert series in April.  Laurie will be with the Right Hands, and amazing band that will include Hasee Ciaccio on bass (here with Barefoot Movement and then in Dec. 2017 with Winter Jubilee – Music and Memories from the Mountain South), Patrick Sauber on banjo and Brandon Godman on fiddle.

While there are many videos of Laurie that you can find on the internet, the following video has the combination of musicians that will be at our house concert.  There are some technical difficulties at the beginning so start the video at 11:15. On a side note, the other band featured on WoodSongs is Nefesh Mountain, a band we recently saw at Folk Alliance International in New Orleans, and we hope to get them here in the fall.

 

The Honey Dewdrops is our next show, but it sold out.  If you’d like to see Laurie Lewis on April 25 please rsvp with Tim at tlehman9@gmail.com

Upcoming Show: The Mammals – 2.8.19

“The Mammals are Ruth Ungar, Mike Merenda, and a cohort of compelling collaborators who form a touring quintet on the fiddle, banjo, guitar, organ, bass, and drums. Identifying as “subversive acoustic traditionalists” or a “party band with a conscience,” The Mammals re-emerged from a hibernation period during-which the band’s founders explored new songwriting terrain. “The Mammals don’t suffer from multiple genre syndrome, they celebrate it as if gleefully aware that the sound barriers separating old-timey music, vintage pop and contemporary folk are as permeable as cotton.” – Washington Post

 

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RSVP with Tim at tlehman9@gmail.com and note the number of seats you would like reserved.  Potluck at 6 pm, Music at 7 pm.

 

 

December 15: Ellis Dyson & The Shambles

“THIS FOLKSY, SWING-RAGTIME BAND FROM CHAPEL HILL IS MAKING WAVES FOR IT’S HIGH ENERGY PERFORMANCES AND GROOVY DANCE TUNES.”

– Daily Tar Heel: Carolina’s Finest

 

 

To RSVP contact Tim at tlehman9@gmail.com and mention the number of seats you’d like to reserve. 

“I’ll Be Getting By” – DTB 9-8-18

The next show at Chestnut House Concerts features Damn Tall Buildings from NYC on September 8, 2018 at 7:00 PM.  Arrive anytime after 6 pm to join a potluck prior to the music.  To RSVP, contact Tim at tlehman9@gmail.com.  Suggested donation amount is 15-20, and all donations go to the band.

 

House Show: Friday, July 13, 2018 – FY5

 

 

“This type of music would be comfortable at the Grand Ole Opry, Austin City Limits and they wouldn’t get kicked off that old fogey classic Lawrence Welk Show either. It’s that’s diversified, satisfying and most importantly, good. “

-John Apice, No Depression

“Going back to Pennsylvania, the only home I’ve ever known”

WINGS by Wood Belly, 5 piece bluegrass from Boulder, Colorado.  At Chestnut House Concerts on Friday, June 29, 2018.  Potluck at 6 pm, Music at 7 pm.  RSVP with Tim at tlehman9@gmail.com.