January 2008 - Tidewater Friends of Folk Music

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Volume XXV #2
"The Folk Arts Forum for Southeastern Virginia"
Tidewater Friends of Folk Music Concert Schedule
Need Tickets or Membership Information Call 757.626.FOLK(3655) or visit www.tffm.org
Jonathan Edwards
Sat. December, 1st 7:30PM
Virginia Beach Central Library
Advance Tickets $24 - $20 TFFM Members
Day-of-Show $28 - $24 TFFM members
The word "legend" is often used to describe veteran folk/rocker Jonathan Edwards, whose 1971 million-selling
song "Sunshine" ("go away today...") brought him instant fame. He was born in Minnesota and detoured into blues
and rock before realizing he was hooked on folk music. During his 36-year career he has recorded 15 albums, performed throughout North America and in Holland, and collaborated with artists such as Emmylou Harris, Jimmy
Buffett, Maura O'Connell, Christine Lavin and Cheryl Wheeler. His 1987 children's album, LITTLE HANDS, was
selected by the National Library Association as a "Notable Children's Recording."
His varied career has included theater, commercials, record production, and 2 movie soundtracks. He narrated and
performed in the Media Artists series “Cruising America's Waterways”, which started airing on PBS-TV stations
in 2001. "Sunshine" can be heard in the 2004 Will Ferrell movie, "Anchorman". His most recent CD, “Live in
Massachusetts” was released in December, 2006, and Media Artists just released a 90-minute documentary of his
career, “That’s What Our Life Is”.
"The perfect remedy for depression." – CASHBOX
"one of the most distinctive voices on record…" – MUSIC CITY NEWS
"Edwards' voice is so naturally malleable that all he really needs is a song with a strong melodic hook and he's
home free." – WASHINGTON POST
"Jonathan Edwards is more than just a great entertainer, he is deeper than my words can describe and possesses
the qualities of "The perfect remedy for depression." – CASHBOX
"one of the most distinctive voices on record…" – MUSIC CITY NEWS
"He is such an energetic presence, such a bundle of heightened personality…a consummate solo performer."
- MARTHA'S VINEYARD TIMES
The Folk Circle
September / October / November 2007
Steve Forbert
Sat. January 12th 7:30PM
Admission $20 - $16 TFFM members
Nearly 28 years since breaking into pop consciousness with his
second album Jackrabbit Slim and its infectious Top Ten single
“Romeo’s Tune,” Steve Forbert remains a master of songs offering clear-eyed insight and plain-spoken, heartfelt eloquence. On
his 429 Records/SLG debut, the well-traveled Nashville-based
troubadour—who maintains a busy touring schedule of over
100 dates a year — explores his ongoing fascination for Strange
Names & New Sensations with characteristic wit, a sense of social
consciousness and the ever-present romantic optimism that has
endeared him to two generations of folk/rock fans.
Beyond launching an exciting relationship with a new label, the vibrant collection finds Forbert in the midst of
a true career renaissance at the wonderful age of 52—a time in his life he reflects upon wistfully on the sly narrative of the uptempo, horn driven tune “Middle Age."
This is his eleventh release of the decade, a roll that began with Evergreen Boy in 2000 and included four live
recordings in addition to a Grammy nomination for Best Traditional Folk Album for Any Old Time: Songs Of
Jimmy Rodgers--a tribute to “America’s Blue Yodeler” who was the first country music superstar (and a native
of Forbert’s hometown, Meridian, Mississippi). In 2003, Geffen released Rock While I Can Rock: The Geffen
Years, which featured material from two albums Forbert released on the label, 1988’s Streets Of This Town and
1992’s The American In Me. In October of 2006, Forbert was inducted into the Mississippi Musicians Hall of
Fame.
In addition to ten original vocal tracks and the easy rolling, country flavored instrumental “Around The Bend”
(Forbert’s first non-vocal song since “Lucky” on 1980’s Little Stevie Orbit), Strange Names & New Sensations
includes a new rendition of “Romeo’s Tune” that captures the folk-pop side of the singer’s artistry, complete
with organ and harmonica. Recorded primarily at Moondog Music, the Nashville-based studio owned by legendary E-Street Band member Garry Tallent—who plays bass and co-produced the title song--Strange Names
& New Sensations finds Forbert working with numerous longtime friends and collaborators, including primary
album co-producer Tim Coats (who first worked with Forbert as engineer on Mission of the Crossroad Palms;
producer Anthony Crawford (whose relationship with Forbert extends back to his vocal contributions on The
American In Me); and keyboardist Paul Errico and drummer Roger Clark, both of whom played on Jackrabbit
Slim.
Since I was, say, five years old, I’ve been intrigued by songs. They’ve got so much power and information
packed into just a few minutes. All these years later, I’m glad to still be in the world of songs.”
Call the Tidewater Friends of Folk Music Hotline at (757) 626-FOLK (626-3655)
The Folk Circle
Jim Photoglo
Sat. January 26th 7:30PM
In a word, "wow." I've known Photoglo as a songwriter
for so long, I'd completely forgotten what a potent performer he is. Back in the early 1980s he charted memorably a couple of times. But this is something else entirely,
an ocean current of dark-green mystery. I fell into it and
floated. Never even came up for air. What a disc.
---Robert Oermann
Music Row, June 2000
Jim Photoglo has musically spanned four decades as both a songwriter and artist, bringing his unique creative
voice to the R&B, Pop and Country arenas. Growing up in Los Angeles, he began playing in bands as a teenager but never considered music as a "career" until he was in his early 20's. Photoglo reminisces, "I wanted to
get out of L.A., so I took to the highway 'James Taylor' style with an acoustic guitar, a sleeping bag and a lot of
time to think...and all I thought about was music."
Returning to Los Angeles with music as a career goal, Photoglo began paying the usual dues. He took every
kind of gig from playing in a funeral band to putting together a group to back John Belushi's "Joe Cocker" imitation at a party for Paul McCartney.
His solo career took off when he was signed to the Twentieth Century Fox label in 1979, culminating in a
pair of Pop hits: "We Were Meant To Be Lovers" in 1980 and "Fool in Love With You" in 1981. Photoglo hit
the TV talk show circuit, toured the Orient twice, and opened for the Beach Boys on a national tour. By the time
his third album was released, the financially- troubled Fox label was unable to properly launch the project, and
once again Photoglo took to the road.
"This collection from Nashville-based singer/songwriter Photoglo finds the highly regarded tunesmith in a
romantic and reflective mode. Home, love, and domesticity are recurring themes, beginning with the longing of
the title cut and holding true throughout. Photoglo crafts highly accessible songs in the Fogelberg/JT mold, and
this time out he co-writes with some of the best, including Paul Williams, Gary Burr, Jon Vezner, Matraca Berg,
and Bob DiPiero. The whole package is mighty easy on the ears, with the largely acoustic arrangements suitable
for both country and AC/adult standards formats. While his songs are often recorded by other artists, Photoglo
delivers them himself with passion and conviction, whether it's the reluctant rebellion of "The Road To Jackson
County", the hopeful optimism of "A Job Well Done", or any of a half-dozen love songs that could help any
would-be Romeo get lucky." - Billboard, June 10 2000
Check out the Tidewater Friends of Folk Music Website at www.tffm.org
The Folk Circle
Peter Ostroushko
Sat. February 2nd 7:30PM
When they write the book on Peter Ostroushko, they may mention
that he loved his family and music and cooking and baseball. But
there's no doubt they'll say he was one of the most accomplished
instrumentalists and gifted composers of his generation.
The die was cast early on. Growing up in the Ukrainian community
of northeast Minneapolis, Peter heard mandolin, balalaika and bandura tunes played by his father and family friends at get-togethers
in their home and in church. It's the music that still echoes in Peter's
memory and provides the basis for many of his compositions.
The musical road that led Peter to this point has had its share of twists
and turns. He was still in high school when his career as a professional musician began. Asked to compose and play the music for a
one-man staging of A Christmas Carol, Peter fell in love with theater.
Soon he was honing his skills at the Children's Theatre School in
Minneapolis.
He began to take up instrument after instrument, finally opting to concentrate on fiddle and mandolin. During the next three decades, he made his mark as a sideman, session player, headliner and composer. His first
recording session was an uncredited mandolin set on Bob Dylan's Blood on the Tracks. He toured on a regular
basis with Robin and Linda Williams, Norman Blake and the Rising Fawn Ensemble, and Chet Atkins. He
also worked with the likes of Jethro Burns, Emmylou Harris, Willie Nelson, Johnny Gimble, Greg Brown, John
Hartford and Taj Mahal, among a host of others.
As a solo performer, Peter has produced a number of recordings, including Down the Streets of My Old Neighborhood, Slüz Düz Music, and the three albums that make up his Heartland Trilogy: Heart of the Heartland,
Pilgrims of the Heartroad and Sacred Heart. His latest is Meeting on Southern Soil, a collaboration with longtime friend Norman Blake.
Peter has spent more than 25 years as a frequent performer on A Prairie Home Companion, and for a few seasons, he did a stint as Music Director for the popular radio show. You may have caught Peter on TV, too. He's
appeared on Austin City Limits, Late Night with David Letterman, even Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood.
Peter, with his wife and daughter, still makes his home in Minneapolis. He continues to compose and perform.
He can still whomp up a first-rate batch of borscht. And he still roots for the Twins. Some things never change.
The Folk Circle
"One of the Hardest
Working Bands
in Live Music"
Dennis Stroughmatt
and Creole Stomp
Sat. February 23rd 7:30PM
Dennis Stroughmatt and Creole Stomp travel the
country carrying the long tradition of Mississippi River
valley French Creole music to audiences of thousands.
Not only have they caught the attention of Louisiana
music fans across the United States and Canada, but also
those who enjoy Blues, Rock, Country, Swing, Celtic,
and Latin...all the while simply being who they are...a
band that plays French Creole music to the core.
Dennis Stroughmatt and Creole Stomp is a nationally touring Creole, Cajun, and Zydeco band bringing the
best in Louisiana French music and culture to audiences of listeners and dancers across the USA and Canada.
Formed and led by French speaking Cajun/Creole Accordionist and Fiddler Dennis Stroughmatt, Creole
Stomp is striving to not only entertain, but also to educate audiences about American French culture. Having lived in Louisiana and Quebec, Canada (and still touring with many Louisiana based Cajun and CreoleZydeco bands in and out of Louisiana on occasion), Dennis only knows how to play it "down-home" and always has a sound that is fresh and "straight from the bayous and prairies" of southwest Louisiana. The Creole
Stomp sound pulls from many influences but is noted for a style similar to the famed Ardoin Family Band and
The Lawtell Playboys.
Dennis and Creole Stomp have been seen and heard on radio and television with PBS-TV, WGN-TV, NPR's
"Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keilor," CNN's "World Beat" on Mardi Gras, and on many stages
including the Illinois State Fair, "The Louisiana Folklife Festival," the "Big Spring Jam" in Huntsville AL, the
St. Louis Soulard Mardi Gras, "The Cajun French Music Awards" in Lafayette, LA, and "Mardi Gras World"
in New Orleans, LA. The new CD by Dennis Stroughmatt and Creole Stomp Enfin...At Last was nominated
"Best Album" by a Cajun/Creole band based outside of Louisiana by the Cajun French Music Association for
2003.
The Folk Circle
TFFM Newsletter-on-Line
It has been brought to our attention that many of you would rather have the Newsletter available on line rather
then through regular mail delivery. Due to raising postage and printing costs the board has agreed that this
would be a great idea making it easily accessible to members at home and at work. You’ll be able to pass the
Newsletter on to friend’s and family right from your computer. Economically it will allow us added funds to be
used in the promotion of our great concerts and workshops. We will still print the Newsletter for commercial
distribution allowing us to expand our ability to spread the word and it will still be available at concerts. The
issue you are reading now will have a test run this month…give it a look see. The Newsletter-on-Line will be
launched with the Dec/Jan/Feb issue due to be released in November. For those who still wish to receive the
newsletter by mail please let us know by calling the TFFM voice mail at 757-626-3655 leaving us your name
and phone number in mailbox #2. We will continue to contact our members by phone asking your preference.
Discounts to TFFM Members
TFFM has partnered with Birdland Music in Kempsville, DnD Music and Quality Music Center in Chesapeake
to offer our members a 10% discount on all purchases. Just show your TFFM membership card when shopping.
They will also have our Newsletter and Concert Posters on display in hopes of expanding our membership and
audience. We hope to add more business in the next few months. Any suggestions…please let us know.
Check the TFFM website for info and directions to our new partners.
Daily Grind Unwind
Have a meal and your concert too!
As many of you have already know...there is a wonderful array of special drinks ranging from Cappuccinos,
Expressos to Smoothies from the Daily Grind Coffee Shop located within the Virginia Beach Central Library.
The one thing that most people don’t know is you can order supper and have it waiting for you at the library by
6:30 PM.
Here are a few of the menu items you can choose from:
Salad Stuffer - $6.65 Chicken salad on a fresh-baked croissant
Veggie Wrap - $5.95 Hummus, lettuce, tomato, cucumbers, onions & sprouts in a spinach tortilla
Big Dog - $3.95 All beef jumbo hot dog on a gourmet pretzel roll
Banana Bob- $5.95 Bananas, peanut butter, honey & granola on wheat bread
Marinated Chicken on Focaccia - $6.95 Marinated chicken breast with pesto-mayo sauce on focaccia bread
Beef & Cheddar - $6.95 Sliced roast beef & cheddar cheese with bistro sauce
Marinated Chicken - $6.95 Chicken breast, roasted red peppers & muenster cheese with pesto-mayo sauce
Unwind Club - 6.95 Turkey breast, ham bacon & muenster cheese with honey-mustard sauce
Grilled Veggie - $6.95 Spinach, roasted red peppers, onions, mushrooms, carrots & muenster cheese with pesto
sauce
To view the complete menu, please visit the Daily Grind website at www.dailygrindunwind.com. To order call
the Town Center location @ 228-3907
The Folk Circle
TFFM Online
For years the site www.tffm.org has been online for everyone to keep up with the latest concert schedule, artist
information and other material. That has changed.
In addition to our main website, we are now on MySpace. MySpace allows us to put such things online has audio
tracks and videos of upcoming artist online for everyone to see and hear. If you have a MySpace account, please
visit ours at www.myspace.com/tffm and become one of our friends.
The TFFM Coffee House Series has a MySpace page too. This was created to allow the series to have the same
media capability that the TFFM MySpace page has. Please visit the Coffee House site to hear tracks from
upcoming shows. Also, if you are an aspiring artist or even an old hand at it and you are intested in playing for the
Coffee House, visit the site and drop them a line!
TFFM MySpace page: www.myspace.com/tffm
TFFM Coffee House MySpace page: www.myspace.com/tffmcoffeehouseseries
TFFM Coffee House
First United Methodist Church of Newport News
The First United Methodist Church is located on the corner of Warwick Ave and Main Street in Newport News.
The Coffeehouse is scheduled to be held monthly at 7:30 PM.
Anyone interested in performing should contact Greg Anderson at 868-4761 or E-Mail [email protected]
Featured performers present two music sets with refreshments served at the intermission.
Admission is by donation with a suggested amount of five dollars.
Upcoming shows include:
January 25th - The Tidewater Songwriters' Association
The Tidewater Songwriters' Association. TSA is a local songwriters' group founded in 1987 as a way to help
members marshal their resources and enjoy their craft.
Performers will include Robert Matter, Greg Anderson, Tom and Mary Beth Carriero, Adrian Whitcomb, Marian Elsass, Clayton Hill, Jack Staghill and more. Come enjoy an evening of original music.
February 22nd - Heather Jinmaku
Williamsburg, Virginia performing songwriter Heather Jinmaku blends a passion for History, Myth, Legend,
Philosophy and Spirituality with an eclectic songwriting style and dynamic voice.
Heather spins stories that echo the tales of the Ancients in one moment, then speaks simply and soulfully in the
next, creating a unique musical experience with a universal appeal. This endlessly fascinating World is all the
inspiration she needs to craft her much beloved Songs!
March 28th - The Moats Dogs
The Moats Dogs is a father/son duo from Newport News, Virginia. Roy Moats has been writing and performing
songs for over forty years, beginning with coffee houses and college dorm parties in the sixties.
Zach Moats is formally trained in jazz and classical piano and has played and written for numerous jazz, rock,
and reggae bands in Hampton Roads.
Their musical interests are panoramic, but the home-grown part of their careers is based on the song-cetered,
harmony oriented acoustic strains that have always been part of the Moats household.
The Folk Circle
Quick Reference Guide For September / October / November 2007
December 1st, 7:30
Jonathan Edwards
Advance Tickets $24 - $20 TFFM
Day-of-show $28 - $24 TFFM
January 12th, 7:30
Steve Forbert
$20 - $16 TFFM
January 26th, 7:30
Jim Photoglo
$16 - $12 TFFM
February 2nd, 7:30
Peter Ostroushko
$20 - $16 TFFM
February 23rd, 7:30
Dennis Stroughmatt and
Creole Stomp
$18 - $14 TFFM
Contra Dance Schedule
http://www.norfolk.folkdancer.com
TFFM Coffee House 7:30
Admission by Donation
1st United Methodist Church
Newport News
January 25th,
Tidewater Sonwriters' Association
Robert Matter, Greg Anderson, Tom and
Mary Beth Carriero, Adrian Whitcomb,
Marian Elsass, Clayton Hill, Jack Staghill
and more
February 22nd - Heather Jinmaku
March 28th - The Moats Dogs
Weekly Events
Sundays - 7:00 PM‑12:00 PM, Folk
Music Radio: WHRV 89.5 FM
Wednesdays ~8:00 PM‑11:00PM, Session at the White Horse Pub, Pembroke Mall
WWOC Watercountry 94.5 FM, a mix
of hardcore traditional Bluegrass &
Gospel and the latest New Grass.
2nd Tuesdays
Sea Shanty Sing-A-Long
Rebel Marina, Norfolk
Saturdays 2-5 PM, Open Jam at
Quality Music, Chesapeake.
The weekend of December 7th & 8th
The Naro Expanded Cinema will present
Pete Seeger: The Power Song
Interviews, archival footage and home movies are used to illustrate a
social history of folk artists Pete Seeger.
Present your TFFM membership card for a reduced ticket price of $6.00
Tidewater Friends Of Folk Music
P.O. Box 9606
Norfolk VA 23505
With support and Partial Funding From
Norfolk
Commission the
Arts& Humanities

January 2008 - Tidewater Friends of Folk Music

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