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Howdy folks,
Pops Walker and Bobbi Wells here with an invitation to the Shenandoah River Songfest II
Time and date: Saturday, April 23 - start time at 1 pm. The main stage will close around 6 pm. The ensuing writers-in-the-round campfire set will go from about 8-10 pm. This informal jam session will be absolutely delightful.
Location: At our riverfront property near
Donations: Gleefully accepted. $17 advance and $20 at the door. After set-up costs, all donations go directly to the musicians.
RSVP: This is an "invitation only" event. We'll need your reservation as soon as you can give it.
Accommodations: Camping on our property is available at no cost. We've running water, electricity and toilet facilities. Those not wishing to camp can stay at a variety of near-by motels, B&Bs and rental cabins. We'll provide that info to you when you RSVP.
Shenandoah River Songfest Line Up
Simple Enough - a duo comprised of Pops and Hubert Sakai. They got together in 1996 and recorded "Stories Untold" soon after. It was Pops' first full-blown studio effort and it garnered world wide attention. Hubert took part in Pops' first solo effort "Cuttin' in Line at the Karmic Buffet", but they've not performed together since the spring of 2000. This reunion promises to be magical and energetic to say the least. You'll want to see and hear this rare event.
Travis Steele Nevels - Pops' good friend and fingerpicker extraordinaire. Travis is a former NC and SC finger-picking champion, and his style is unique and awesome. Travis performed at the Songfest last year and amazed the crowd with his guitar skills and enchanted them with his charm, both off and on the stage. Travis is also a great songwriter.
The Woodshedders - When they walk on stage, many folks think the group will break into bluegrass tunes - WRONG. Guitars, mandolin, upright base, and the occasional fiddle, would lead you to think so. But instead, they break into "Gypsy Swing" music. Think of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli's Hot Club of France, and you'll come close. These boys play several old swing standards, but they have some great original tunes in their repertoire as well. They've shared the stage with Pops on numerous occasions and are always a crowd favorite. This will be their second appearance at the Songfest.
The Hunger Mountain Boys - are a couple of early country & old time style performers, but also write their own tunes in the bluegrass tradition. They were the grand-prize winners of the 2003 Mountain Stage NewSong Festival Song Contest and are consummate musicians. They have a warm and engaging stage presence, but also are ever so engaging in ensuing jams around the campfire.
Jon Wikstrom - a fine producer and writer, Jon will finally release his first CD sometime in the spring or summer of 2005. Jon is a gentleman, a kind man, and plays and sings in a manner so smooth, it almost hurts. Having shared a few stages with him, Pops can hardly wait until his CD is released. Jon was with us last year and we're thrilled to have him return.
Brian and Lynda Bell - Pops met this duo after learning they were singing his song "Bhodie and Me." when they performed publicly. Since then he has shared the stage with them a couple of times, and is tickled they'll be at the Songfest. They're wonderful folks, and play some fine music.
Keith Lovett - An absolutely delightful songwriter, Keith can write and perform in a variety of styles. We booked him however after listening to a CD that was mostly folk music. Much like Pops, he has a simple, but honest style that appeals to the truth in us all. We're pleased to have him join us.
David LaFleur - David sings and plays several instruments on his CD "Flowers of Love and Delusion". It is a concept work, taking its roots from traditional folk, bluegrass, rock, and new age music. David's songs are derived from his life experiences as a nuclear engineer, a performer, and a thinking human being. We're happy to have him join us.
Denise Jordan Finley - Pops got to met Denise at the last NewSong Mountain Stage Festival and jam with her. She is a wonderful songwriter, guitar player and will be a great addition to the line up.
Notice for those who plan to come! Get your reservations secured by March 23rd!
If you have already sent us your donation for your reservation at the SRSF, we thank you.
But, if you haven't, please do so by March 23rd, as the response for this event has been overwhelming and we want to limit the audience to no more than 150, so please send your check by March 23rd to ensure your reservation.
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