Friday February 24 (8:15pm, $7) — LEONARDO — A modern troubadour, he tours the US and Europe singing songs of everyday people in extraordinary moments. Each song is an engaging story propelled by individual rhythms and subtle textures of guitar and vocals.
Friday March 2 (8:15pm, $7) — LARRY PENN — Renowned songwriter and poet, he sings of work, love, life, railroaders, truckers, hoboes and more with warmth, wit, class and insight. His songs are recorded by Pete Seeger, Claudia Schmidt, and others.
Friday March 9 (8:15pm, $7) — PATTI ECKER & LOUISE BRODIE — "Spirited traditionals and darn good originals!" Folk, swing, Celtic, and original songs with an entertaining and funky jazz/blues style. Louise adds superb fiddle. Excellent CDs!
Friday March 16 (8:15pm, $7) — OPEN MIKE — All welcome! Great variety of acoustic artists! So popular we must limit number of acts. 1–2 songs, 10 minutes max. Open 7:30 for signups – first come, first served. Show starts 8:00. Info: 630-968-5526.
Friday March 23 (8:15pm, $7) — DAVID MASSENGILL — Critically acclaimed master songwriter/storyteller whose songs have been recorded by Joan Baez, the Roches, Nanci Griffith and others. With mountain dulcimer. "Pure brilliance." (Boston Herald)
Friday March 30 (8:15pm, $7) — *EVIE LADIN & KEITH TERRY — From California, she's a banjo player, step- dancer, singer, clogger & songwriter who tears up the stage. Keith adds bass, body music...you gotta see him! "Natural entertainer."(SF Chronicle) (*Will be featured April 7 on WFMT 98.7 "Folkstage" with Rich Warren.)
Friday April 6 (8:15pm, $7) — PATCHOULI — A super high energy duo with sparkling acoustic sounds and powerful contagious chemistry! Exciting folk, flamenco, pop, jazz & world beat rhythms. They've released their 15th CD, Terra Guitarra, Dragonfly.
