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Harvey Reid is a songwriter, multi-instrumentalist (and husband of Joyce Andersen) who has honed his craft over the last 30 years in countless clubs, festivals, street corners, cafes, schools and concert halls across the nation.  This folk luminary has been called a "giant of the steel strings" and "one of the true treasures of American acoustic music." He has absorbed a vast repertoire of American contemporary and roots music and woven it into his own colorful, personal and distinctive style. His 19 recordings showcase his mastery of many instruments and styles of acoustic music, from hip folk to slashing slide guitar blues to bluegrass, Celtic, ragtime, and even classical. Harvey’s skills and versatility on the guitar alone mark him as an important voice in acoustic music.
Joyce Anderson enthralls audiences as she glides effortlessly between traditional and contemporary songs to fiddle tunes, from foot stompers to sultry torch songs. Joyce’s live performances reveal her depth as an American roots musician and highlight her versatility as a singer, songwriter, interpreter and powerful instrumentalist. Minnesota Public Radio says "Youth and strength flow through her voice. She’s got power and conviction. . . She's writing new songs and retelling old stories, and there's" still something mysterious in her music that sounds like comes from an ancient and pure source.
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John Flynn writes from the heart of humanity and hope. His powerful songs and live per- formances are known for their straight- forward honesty and disarming humor. Off stage, he is known for his activism. The depth of John’s work caused Arlo Guthrie to invite John to join his “Train to New Orleans Tour” following Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Arlo says, “More than just a good song writer, performer, or guitar player, John Flynn is a friend because he actually does the kinds of things to help make the world a little better.”
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mandolin and more into what Boston’s WUMB calls, “A pop sound with brains.” All three Sons play, sing and write for the band, which has five great CD releases. They have performed with the likes of Dar Williams, Patti Griffith and Livingston Taylor (who said, “I see it all, and Sons is as good as it gets. They’re burnin’ inventive, bright and original.”) The Chicago Tribune added, “Sons offer a fresh perspective on a traditional form. The songs, all originals, are lovingly crafted with catchy hooks and clever verses. An exuberant, optimistic approach to music-making.” Sons’ shows are always fun, yet leave their audiences thinking. Order your tickets early, before they sellout!
The Special Consensus Bluegrass Band is Chicago’s own bluegrass band! Performing together since 1975, the four-person band has universally received praise from Chicago, to Finland, and from Dublin to Chile. With banjo, mandolin, guitar and bass, the group's repertoire consists of traditional bluegrass standards (such as songs by Bill Monroe and Flatt and Scruggs), songs from other musical genres (such as Blue Skies by Irving Berlin) and original compositions by band members. The Special Consensus has performed at most traditional bluegrass festivals and, due to its range, has been the band to bridge the genre gap at more diverse festivals and fairs. The Special Consensus has also appeared with symphony orchestras and art’s councils across the country and on a host of television and radio shows, including Fire on the Mountain and WSM’s Grand Ole Opry. The group has 13 CD releases. Sing Out Magazine calls Special Consensus “a state-of-the-art bluegrass band.” With such diversity and praise, The Special Consensus is much more than your typical bluegrass band. Why not try them out?
