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Friday, October 3 7:30 PM
Cityfolk
Contra Dance Party |
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Let the
rhythms of some of the best bands and callers in the region
lift your heels and your spirits! Calling by Frank
Buschelmann and music by Jim's Red Pants. |
Friday, October 17 8:00 PM
An
Irish Homecoming
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This
all-star, traveling revue features Cherish the
Ladies, Irish vocalist Maura O'Connell;
bohola, and acclaimed Scottish singer
and songwriter Eddi Reader. |
Saturday, October 18 8:30 PM
John
Jorgenson Quintet
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Inspired
by the gyspy jazz made in Europe in the 30s and 40s by
Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli, Jorgensen is
a peerless guitarist. |
Thursday, October 30 8:00 PM
Brasil
Guitar Duo
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Winners
of the Concert Artists Guild Award, João Luiz and
Douglas Lora capture the intensity of the guitar music
from Brazil. |
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Friday, November 7 7:30 PM
Cityfolk
Contra Dance Party |
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Let the
rhythms of some of the best bands and callers in the region
lift your heels and your spirits! Calling by Jim
Vogt and music by The Corndaddies. |
Thursday, November 13 8:00 PM
Soweto
Gospel Choir
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Two-time
winners of the Grammy Award for Best Traditional World
Music Album, Soweto Gospel Choir are one of South Africa’s
premier vocal ensembles. |
Saturday, November 15 8:00 PM
Frank
Wess Quintet
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Recently
recognized as a National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master,
tenor saxophonist and flautist Frank Wess sounds as graceful
and elegant as ever. |
Saturday, November 22 7:30 PM
Flight
of Fancy Dance Day |
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Indulge
in a whole day of dancing, from jitterbug to waltz to
contras and squares. Calling by Ron Buchanan and
Darlene Underwood and music by Dr. Grangelove. |
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Friday, January 2 7:30 PM
Cityfolk
Contra Dance Party |
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Let the
rhythms of some of the best bands and callers in the region
lift your heels and your spirits! Calling by Kathy
Anderson and music by The Corndrinkers. |
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Saturday, January 17 8:00 PM
Dan
Tyminski Band and Tim O'Brien
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Bluegrass
roots sit at the center of this double bill featuring
a solo set from peerless singer/songwriter Tim O'Brien plus Union
Station singer/guitarist Dan Tyminski, now leading his
own, red-hot band. |
Saturday, January 31 8:00 PM
Scotty
Anderson Band
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Scotty
combines impeccable technique, a deeply soulful approach
to the guitar and an expansive knowledge of American roots
music. Guitar One magazine calls Anderson one
of "America's ten best unknown guitarists." |
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Friday, February 6 7:30 PM
Cityfolk
Contra Dance Party |
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Let the
rhythms of some of the best bands and callers in the region
lift your heels and your spirits! Calling by Susan
Marcus and music by Changeling. |
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Thursday, March 5 and Friday, March 6 8:00 PM
Rhythm
In Shoes and Dallas Chief Eagle |
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Longtime
Cityfolk favorites Rhythm In Shoes, Dayton’s acclaimed
and versatile dance and music ensemble, joins forces
with Dallas Chief Eagle, a member of the Rosebud Lakota
Sioux tribe and a world champion hoop dancer. |
Friday, March 6 7:30 PM
Cityfolk
Contra Dance Party |
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Let the
rhythms of some of the best bands and callers in the region
lift your heels and your spirits! Calling by Mike
White and music by The Full Moon Country
Dance Orchestra. |
Saturday, March 7 8:00 PM
Paddy
Maloney with The Chieftains |
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For millions
of people around the world, The Chieftains are Irish music.
Ireland’s premier musical ambassadors and best-loved
band. |
Friday, March 27 8:00 PM
Martin
Hayes and Dennis Cahill
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The most
powerful duo in Irish music, County Cork fiddler Hayes
and guitarist Cahill have a telepathic interplay that
is second to none. |
Tuesday, March 31 8:00 PM
Lo
Cor de la Plana
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Among
the hottest new acts on the world music circuit, the French
ensemble La Cor de la Plana create some of the most transcendent
vocalizing you’ll ever hear. |
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Friday, April 3 7:30 PM
Cityfolk
Contra Dance Party |
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Let the
rhythms of some of the best bands and callers in the region
lift your heels and your spirits! Calling by Kenny
Wilson and music by Cornpone. |
April 11-18, 2009
Celebrating
Billy Strayhorn
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A weeklong
salute to the Dayton-born pianist/composer, Celebrating
Billy Strayhorn will illuminate the legacy of
one of the most creative and misunderstood figures in
jazz history. |
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April 11, 2009
Bill
Charlap Trio |
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One of the most acclaimed
jazz trios of the past decade, pianist Charlap, bassist
Peter Washington and drummer Kenny Washington perform
an evening of works composed by Billy Strayhorn. |
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April 18, 2009
Terell
Stafford & Stivers School for the Arts Jazz Orchestra |
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Enjoy an evening of
gorgeous Billy Strayhorn and Strayhorn/Duke Ellington
music and two sensational ensembles. Peerless trumpeter
Stafford and his quintet headline a double bill that will
also feature the award winning Stivers band showcasing the
big band beauty and soul of Strayhorn’s music. |
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Friday, May 17:30 PM
Cityfolk
Contra Dance Party |
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Let the
rhythms of some of the best bands and callers in the region
lift your heels and your spirits! Calling by Kathy
Anderson and music by Pigtown Alley. |
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July 3 - 5, 2009
2009
Cityfolk Festival
& City of Dayton Fireworks
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FREE,
family-friendly Festival with three stages of multi-cultural
music and dance, free activities for kids, performer workshops,
a wide range of ethnic and festival foods. |
