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 Coffee House Calendar & Featured Performers PROGRAMS ARE ON THE THIRD FRIDAY OF THE MONTH UNLESS OTHERWISE STIPULATED | ||
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February 17, 2012 Jesse Anderson, Folk Banjo and Guitar Jesse has lived in Flagstaff for most of his life and plays both banjo and guitar. Even if you aren't familiar with his name, if you have been around the Flagstaff music scene at all, you have probably seen and heard him. He has been one of the prime movers at FFOTM's annual Folk Festival, and is an integral part of the Mars Hillbillies, both instrumental as well as singing lead. Jesse has performed as part of "Letter From Home", a cablecast television program from Flagstaff, Arizona, and has been called "The young man with the old soul, a banjo, and a nice fedora." If you miss Jesse's excellent banjo playing here at FFP, |
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then you will just have to take
the Grand Canyon Railway to hear him where he plays during the week.
We know you will enjoy this evening with Jesse. | ||
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March 16, 2012 Avtar Khalsa, Guitarist/Singer/Song Writer Avtar started out at the age of 14 in a rock and roll band. As he got older, he switched to playing folk and country as a duo with a friend. And in later years he played solo in nondescript little bars and cafes, sometimes for pay, but mostly for tips, with an occasional drink or sandwich thrown in. As life went on, he lived in a yoga ashram, spent some time in the army, got married, had kids, etc. During that time, he played small, intimate gigs for friends --- often around a campfire in the desert, or in somebody's living room, with an occasional benefit concert thrown in. More recently, though, he's been inspired to write songs and perform again in local venues. He's become a frequent performer in the Second Saturday Songwriters Walk, and has come to the FFP several times for the open mic. |
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Avtar's musical influences include Bob Dylan, Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Browne, John Hartford, Nanci Griffith, Stephen Stills, Sarah McLachlan, Steve Earle, and Ramblin' Jack
Elliot, to name just a few. We're sure that you will enjoy Avtar's easy singing and playing style at the Folk Project.
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April 20, 2012 JC & Laney Folk Guitar Duo JC Scott has written and published 5 CDs, and has played with musicians such as Arlo Guthrie, Lindsey Buckingham, and Kenny Loggins. Laney Greynolds was lead singer for "Saddletramp" from Scottsdale Arizona for twelve years. Their combined voices form their own Folksy Americana. Hard driving and bluesy songs come uniquely alive. Their stories and lyrics can be simple and direct, tongue in cheek, sometimes satirical, and sometimes deep. |
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JC & Laney is a one of a kind entertainment experience, some have described as a cross
between a rock and a rose.
They have performed at both the Tucson and Flagstaff Folk Festivals as well as a variety of venues
around the Phoenix area.
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May 18, 2012 Terry Alan Folk Guitarist, Singer, Songwriter Terry was the second person to show up at FFP's opening night in October 2007. After hearing his amazing guitar playing at the open mic, we immediately signed him up as a featured performer and he has played FFP each year since. Terry originally hails from Minnesota, and has been playing most of his life. His Repertoire includes a wide variety of classic rock, blues and original music. He is an acoustic musician at heart, and has written about two dozen songs, many of which are instrumental and contemplative. Terry currently plays venues around Flagstaff as a soloist as well as in a band, teaches guitar and runs the Flagstaff School of Music. |
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June 15, 2011 Chuck Cheesman Fingerstyle Guitarist, Singer, Songwriter Chuck Cheesman is a singer/songwriter and fingerstyle guitarist. Formerly an instructor at Chicago's Old Town School of Folk Music, he now makes his home here in Flagstaff, where he has played a variety of venues in the northern Arizona area. Chuck is also one of the founders of the Flagstaff Song Circle. Chuck writes contemporary folk/pop songs and also works as a children's music educator. Nature and wild places serve as inspiration for much of his writing - one example being the song "Wolves of Lamar Valley" which documents the restoration of wolves to Yellowstone. Chuck has recorded several CDs of his original songs, including recordings of children's music. His recording, Campfire, received significant airplay on public radio folk shows across the country. To learn more about Chuck Cheesman go to his website - www.chuckcheesman.net. |
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July 20, 2012 Joan Wyatt - with the Joan Wyatt Band Joan moved to Flagstaff in 1981, but much of her time and attention was devoted to her family. She already had been in a mainstream country band in Oregon in the 70s. Some of her early influences were the music of Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt, along with Joan Baez and Bob Dylan. In 2001 she entered the Flagstaff folk music scene, where she was introduced to bluegrass, and it hasn’t been the same since. Her strong, yet eloquent and distinctive voice, along with her accompaniment on guitar carries a room. She also performs with her own group, the “Joan Wyatt Band.” But, whether with the band, or solo, you can tell that her music is a joy to herself, and certainly to her audience. |
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August 17, 2012 Larry Peterson Blues and Folk Guitarist, Singer, Song Writer Larry is a talented local guitarist, singer and song writer, who can sometimes be seen at the monthly song writer's group playing his latest creation. Originally a native of Montana, he has been playing guitar and writing for over fifteen years. being a regular performer at Flagstaff venues for about ten. For the last three years he has been involved with running the open mic at Charly's Pub and Grill at the Hotel Weatherford. Besides Flagstaff, Larry has also played a variety of venues throughout Arizona, both solo and as a member of local folk bands. Although his playing and and writing has been influenced by the likes of Hank Williams, John Prine, and Bob Dylan, just to name a few, we know you will enjoy Larry's own unique style of folk music. |
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