Jonathan Byrd - rootsy North Carolinian
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Thursday, October 2nd, 8-10pm, Jonathan Byrd - rootsy North Carolinian
Jonathan Byrd is “one of the top 50 songwriters of the last 50 years,” says Rich Warren of WFMT in the Chicago Tribune. Scott Alarik of the Boston Globe says, “This rootsy North Carolinian may be the most buzzed-about new songwriter in folkdom. He displays John Prine’s gift for stark little songs that tell big, complex stories, Guy Clark’s lean melodicism, Lyle Lovett’s wry mischief, and Bill Morrissey’s knack for the revealing image.” Byrd grew up singing in the Southern Baptist church, where his father preached and his mother played piano. After four years in the Navy, he returned to home to play in rock bands. It was at an old-time fiddle festival in the mountains of southwest Virginia where his writing began to change. Assimilating the sounds of southern traditional music, Byrd wrote new songs in an ancient style. After 10 years as a full-time touring songwriter and 7 acclaimed albums, it seems this native of Cackalacky is getting the attention he deserves.
Here’s a video from his sold out show at Hugh’s Room (Toronto) in March 2013. http://youtu.be/hCDqNUsOO_U
www.jonathanbyrd.com http://aimbookingagency.com/roster/jonathan-byrd/
Advance $15 (Seniors $13) at Gayle’s Fashions & Rollin Arts (cash/cheque) out-of-towners email [email protected]
Char’s 19+ Lounge opens 4pm TX at the door s/c $3 FMI (250) 730-1636 Char’s Landing, 4815 Argyle @5th. Port Alberni http://alberni.ca/events/11246
| Cost: |
Adult: $15 Senior: $13 At the Door: $drop-ins add $3 |
Category: |
Concerts | Music Roots |
| Location: |
Char's Landing
4815 Argyle Street, Port Alberni |
This event is for Adults, Seniors | |
| More Info: |
Charlene Patterson [email protected] 250-730-1636 Event Website |
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