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Jonathan's delightful, substantive
songs are rich with imagery and textures of influences from Appalachian,
country, early American balladry, modern atmospheric Mideastern, urban and old timey folk music.
A stalwart of modern folk music, Jonathan is constantly evolving in new
musical directions and each incarnation has proven to be masterful. Like
a gourmet chef, Jonathan does not create the same dish twice, so we're
not sure what he will bring to the table tonight. But if music were a
meal, Jonathan would prepare us a banquet. Catch this Kerrville New Folk
winner as often as you can; you'll never get 'full', your appetite will
only grow."
-Uncle Calvin's Coffeehouse, Dallas, TX
Having sampled a
handful of his albums, I’d say Jonathan is an ever-evolving artist,
which is certainly refreshing. A listen to “The Sea & The Sky” with his
band Dromedary quickly had me settling in to a sort of transcendental
Bluegrass meditative state. Wonderful harmonies, smooth melodies,
strings to make a hardened convict cry…a banquet of poetic balladry that
has “something” just different enough to get your attention. His latest
release, “This is The New That” is something more along the lines of
Appalachia on speed, or maybe Southern Roots weds Bare Naked Ladies.
It’s the product of the ever-evolving always intriguing, I’m sure, Mr.
Byrd (“Everything I do is a departure from what I’ve done.” J. Byrd).
- Paula Reynolds, MYTH Magazine, May
'08
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The admission for this exciting evening of live, intimate music is the
"donation per person" listed above, along with a pot luck dish of your
choosing. We invite guests to start arriving at 7:00p.m. and music
begins at 7:30. After the first 45 minute set, we take a break for
a potluck dinner out on the wonderful deck, followed by another 45
minute set. We provide water& tea, and you're welcome to bring
your own wine or beer. Please limit smoking to outside.
Reservations for this wonderful evening of music can be made through
the online reservations form or by calling (830) 895-0975. If
you'd like to be added to our email update list, please let us know.
We look forward to seeing you on the hilltop! |
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After our summer hiatus......
September 6, 2008 -
DUKE DAVIS & BUCKSHOT
Cowboy singer/songwriter/poet/producer/actor and more! This is
guaranteed to be an evening of western song & fun with a healthy dose of
nostalgia for the good ol' days of being a cowboy.
* And stay tuned for details of other exciting house concerts for the
Fall currently in the making! |
