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Chicago Sandy
08-19-2007, 03:17 AM
Next Friday, Andina & Rich (my Madison-based singing partner Stephen Lee Rich and I) will be traveling down to the ACOUSTIC SOUNDS CAFE (Arkansas' premier indoor acoustic music venue) to open for legendary singer-songwriter Michael "No W" Smith ("The Dutchman," "Spoon River," "Sister Clarissa," "The Ballad of Dan Moody," etc.) . The show will be recorded for later broadcast on KUAR-FM, Arkansas Public Radio and NPR.
The Cafe is located in Second Presbyterian Church, 600 Pleasant Valley Dr., Little Rock. Doors open 7 pm., showtime is 7:30 pm. Sugg. donation $10 ($8 students, seniors, and military).
Host Joe Henry describes this as an "evening of incredible talent," calling us "a colorful, fast-paced and wildly amusing Chicago folk duo. Will leave you wanting a lot more."
Those of you who've seen me solo or in SASS!, be prepared for something quite different: more comedy, more eclectic (we have cover tunes and we're not afraid to use 'em) and much more of a country/Americana/vaudeville feel. And a heck of a lot more guitar duets, besides vocal harmony and counterpoint. (And if you're planning to attend FARM in Techny, IL next month, Steve will be a juried showcaser).

If you've never seen Michael Smith, you're in for a treat--one of America's most illustrious songwriters, who easily straddles folk, country, rock and even jazz and swing.

Coffee, tea and light refreshments available.

phuufme
08-19-2007, 05:56 AM
Sandy - you're getting closer to San Antonio . That's only 11 hours drive time away. Someday, DonBob and I will get to see you.

Chicago Sandy
08-19-2007, 12:37 PM
We're working on putting together an Andina & Rich tour starting this spring; and there's always the chance SASS! will swing through Texas (or even I might find myself back in San Antonio if my husband has a lecture to give or a continuing med. ed course to take). Meanwhile, both Andina & Rich and the SASS! Trio will be returning to Folk Alliance in Memphis this Feb. (dunno if lightning'll strike twice and the trio will get an official showcase, or A&R will get one, but there will definitely be opportunities to "guerrilla" showcase and a group stand half-table is not expensive). You might look into going there to network and promote the Tim & Bob Show.

Thin Crust
08-20-2007, 07:59 PM
Whoa........I'm there. Acoustic Sounds Cafe is a nice venue.