Abigail Dowd’s Singer Songwriter Series featuring Abigail Dowd and Tamisha Waden
For this month’s songwriter series with Abigail Dowd, she will be joined by acclaimed artist Tamisha Waden. Abigail and Tamisha will swap songs and dive into the craft of songwriting and the creative process. Tamisha Waden – Tamisha Waden is an acclaimed singer, songwriter, R&B and jazz artist who is a native of North Carolina. As a performing artist she has appeared on stage with musical icons such as Roy Ayers, Melba Moore, Mavis Staples, Bruce Hornsby and Tony Terry just to name a few. Waden is known for her dynamic and engaging stage performances with Grammy-nominated artists The Black Pumas and The Foreign Exchange.She has been seen on CBS This Morning and the Seth Myers Late Night Show performing with artist Hiss Golden Messenger.Waden has been featured as a vocalist on The Foreign Exchange’s “Tales from the Land of Milk and Honey” album and “Hide & Seek” compilation, Nicolay’s singles “The Brightest Star” and “Afterglow”, and “Sittin Alone” from the highly-anticipated Little Brother album “May the Lord Watch”.Waden continues to have sold-out appearances and fans are excited for new music from Wadenas a solo artist. https://www.tamishawaden.com/
Abigail Dowd’s Singer Songwriter Series featuring Abigail Dowd, Carlos Rising, and Alan Barnosky
Abigail Dowd – singer/songwriter/guitarist AND host of the songwriter series, Abigail is grew up under the longleaf pines of North Carolina and comes from a long line of musicians. Known for her storytelling and command of an audience, she has been called “a writer of the highest caliber” (All Scene Eye). Her soulful voice and unique classical guitar style have been described by Acoustic Guitar Magazine as “The guitar-driven introspective folk of the 1970s is a touchstone, but so are blues and roots rock ’n’ roll.” Alan Barnosky – Alan Barnosky is a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter based in central North Carolina. He performs regularly with Counterclockwise String Band, The Eastside Ramblers, and as a solo songwriter, and has recorded and toured with The Barefoot Movement, Chatham Rabbits, and Farewell Friend. He writes for Acoustic Guitar Magazine and offers individual guitar instruction. Carlos Rising – Whether he’s solo or with his band, Carlos Rising creates an unforgettable experience for all listeners with his soothing tone and diverse repertoire of original music. For the past 10 years Carlos has been playing shows and releasing songs that reach a plethora of audiences, including fans of Soul, RnB and Pop. In 2023, Rising was a featured contestant on Season 23 of NBC’s the Voice, where he showcased his vocal ability, artistry and genre versatility on Team Blake. Not only does Rising have the ability to connect with large audiences on a national scale, but also can thrive in intimate small environments where he encapsulates audiences with his original songs. Now based out of Wilmington NC, Carlos continues to play shows and write music, all in an effort to make his songs make a difference the lives of his listeners.
Wes Collins & Jamie Harris
Jaimee Harris’s sophomore effort Boomerang Town marks a bold step forward for this country-folk-leaning singer-songwriter. It is an arresting, ambitious song-cycle that explores the generational arc of family, the stranglehold of addiction, and the fragile ties that bind us together as Americans.Harris began cultivating Boomerang Town in 2016, a time of great loss for many in the Americana community, with the songwriter losing several musicians close to her. A shift in the nation’s political landscape had ushered in a new level of cultural polarization and for someone who grew up in a small town outside of Waco, Texas, Harris believed the values instilled by her parents were not entirely in line with how many were viewing, and vilifying, Christians. As a person in recovery, Harris has had to re-evaluate her own connection to faith and find strength in a higher power. It was from the intersection of these social, personal, and political currents that the album was born.While themes of addiction and grief permeate sections of the record, it echoes hope in the face of the darkness. Out February 17th, Boomerang Town understands that love and grief are two sides of the same coin. At age 44, Wes Collins and his wife Anita made a pact to become writers: she started writing fiction and Wes penned his first song. A few years later, they were both multi-award-winners in their fields. Collins more than makes up for lost time with songs that dig deep and go to uncertain, sometimes scary places. Come for a haunting melody and some intricate fingerpicking and stay for the wit and deep literary intelligence. There is always more to find in a Wes Collins song. Wes has played shows from coast to coast including: The Blue Bird Cafe in Nashville, TN; The Kerrville Folk Festival in Kerrville, TX; the Cary Theater in Cary, NC (opening for Dave Olney); and many more. He is a winner of the prestigious Grassy Hills New Folk Competition and a North Carolina Arts Council Songwriting Fellowship, and has been featured as a finalist in The Telluride Troubadour Contest in Telluride, CO; The Songwriter’s Serenade Competition in Moravia, TX; and The Wildflower Performing Songwriter Contest in Dallas, TX.
Abigail Dowd’s Singer Songwriter Series Featuring Martha Bassett, Jess Klein, and Jane Kramer
Martha Bassett Martha Bassett has fronted multiple NC bands, playing swing, bossa nova, and Americana music. She hosts The Martha Bassett Show, which is a bi-monthly live musical variety show at the Reeves Theater in Elkin that features national, regional, and local musicians. TMBS is currently broadcast on radio throughout central and western NC, TN, KY, and VA. www.marthabassett.com Jess Klein Singer-songwriter Jess Klein – whom the New York Times calls “a songwriter with a voice of unblinking tenacity” – has always used music to dream her way forward. Over multiple decades and 11 albums, Klein has pursued a creative evolution that has seen her delve into her own empowerment for emotional insights, while continuing to refine her eloquently melodic, effortlessly accessible song–craft. www.jessklein.com Jane Kramer Lauded by UK music reviewer Three Chords and the Truth as sounding like she was “…born to gypsy poets and raised in the mountains by Emmylou Harris,” Asheville, North Carolina songstress Jane Kramer has garnered international recognition for the sultry, heartrending originality of her vocals and for the heavy-hitting lyrical eloquence of her songwriting. With deep roots in the musical traditions, culture and lore of her beloved Appalachia, Kramer’s songs are introspective, gracefully gritty and fiercely memorable. www.janekramermusic.com
Christopher Paul Stelling w/ Emily Stewart
To date Atlanta, Georgia based songwriter Christopher Paul Stelling has released 7 albums and played thousands of concerts across the US and EU. Over the last decade Stelling has toured as both headliner and as support for Son Little, Mavis Staples, and The Devil Makes Three, Ben Harper (who produced his 2020 album Best of […]
A Tribute Concert Celebrating Bruce Piephoff, Greensboro’s “Father of Songwriting”
A Tribute Concert Celebrating Bruce Piephoff, Greensboro’s “Father of Songwriting” Live at Flat IronSunday, March 3, 20242-6pm$20 Suggested Donation **All donations will be collected at door upon entry. JOIN US Sunday, March 3, 2pm-6pm at The Flat Iron, 221 Summit Ave, Greensboro for a tribute concert and silent auction fundraiser to support Bruce Piephoff in his battle against some serious health issues. The concert has an all-star cast of NC songwriters who have known and admired Bruce’s work throughout the decades. The concert will include performances by Scott Sawyer, Sam Frazier, David Childers, Martha Bassett, Daniel Ayers, John Rees, Mark “Budyro” Harrison, Kristy Jackson, Rebecca Newton & Barry Gray, Violet Bell, and Sandy Blocker. It will include call in tributes from all over the USA & Ireland. Bruce Piephoff has been a songwriter for 50+ years and has recorded 25 original albums. Join us as we honor Greensboro’s “Father of Songwriting” in a 4 hour special tribute concert, produced and curated by Mark “Buddyro” Harrison and Peg Parham.
Abigail Dowd’s Singer/Songwriter Series Featuring Drew Foust, Stephen Murray, and Tyler Nail
DREW FOUST – A natural soul singer and blues musician, Drew Foust’s music sounds like it’s made between the bleary hours of a rock bar’s last call and a southern preacher’s early morning prayer. Hand made, self-made and arranged in dramatic structure, the music is lyrical and rhythm driven, always pushing a feeling forward. His latest release, “Good Thing,” is inspired by old school-southern soul music. STEPHEN MURRAY – Stephen Murray is a Canadian born Singer Songwriter. He formed the Greensboro based 7 piece rocknroll band Holy Ghost Tent Revival in 2007. He now resides in Southwest Virginia, performing and recording solo. His songs reflect his journey of love, loss, betrayal and recovery from addiction. American singer Tyler Nail is a compelling performer who combines the sounds of Country, Americana, and Folk music with ease. The North Carolina artist has established himself as a major player in the music business with his poetic lyrics and stellar vocals. Informed by the rich history of American roots music, Nail adds a genuine and unadulterated feel to his tunes. His ability to relate stories carries the audience to a place where longing, love, and sorrow are all intertwined. Nail possesses a unique capacity to establish a strong emotional connection with his audience.
Singer/Songwriter Series with Abigail Dowd, Dawn Landes, and Hannah Kaminer
Our new monthly Singer-Songwriter Series curated and hosted by our dear friend Abigail Dowd! Tuesday, February 20, 2024Doors 6pm/ Show 7pm $12 adv / $15 day of Writer’s Round ft Abigail Dowd, Dawn Landes, and Hannah Kaminer Abigail Dowd is a Greensboro-based singer/songwriter/guitarist who grew up under the longleaf pines in the Sandhills region of North Carolina. On tour with her latest album, Not What I Seem, Dowd pulls from her heritage of storytelling and determination weaving together hints of Celtic melodies with the soulful gospel of the south. Folk/Americana singer-songwriter Dawn Landes has toured with a diverse range of artists including Sufjan Stevens, Nick Lowe, Suzanne Vega and Steve Earle. A Louisville, Kentucky native, Landes moved to NYC in the early 2000’s and began performing frequently in the NE and Europe. Hannah Kaminer makes modern American roots music that blurs the boundaries between genre and generation. As a songwriter, storyteller, and producer, she nods to the Appalachian traditions of her native North Carolina while creating a contemporary sound that’s woozy, wistful, and evocative of the landscape where it was created.
Logan Halstead and Willy Tea Taylor
LOGAN HALSTEAD Logan doesn’t like to put himself in a box sonically or stylistically. Still, many would characterize his work as Appalachian/Americana music. Above all, his songs are raw and honest, and the writing is wrapped in wisdom one might only think could be conjured by someone two decades older. While the masses clamored for more content, Logan took his time and found the right partners for his debut album. He decided to cut his project at the famous Sound Emporium Studios in Nashville, Tennessee. He was accompanied in production by the one and only Lawrence Rothman (Amanda Shires, Margo Price, Angel Olson, and many more). When asked about the recording process, Logan said, “It was a great experience. Lawrence is top-notch. They made me feel comfortable just to go in and do what I do, and to get to record in a place like that is a dream come true, especially for a holler kid.” Rothman, who also saw success at a very young age, was a perfect fit because they understood Logan’s position and angst which allowed Logan to express himself freely. In 2020, Logan released “Dark Black Coal” on YouTube, which has since amassed almost 6 million views. The success of that single has allowed Logan to build a great fan base through YouTube, touring, and opening for artists like Zach Bryan, Charles Wesley Godwin, Town Mountain, and many more. With the record releasing over a year after he recorded the album, Our Vinyl came into his life at the perfect time. In a collaboration with Our Vinyl, Logan released a taste of his upcoming project with a four-song EP that has amassed him over 120,000 monthly listeners on Spotify. With the success of “Dark Black Coal,” it’s no surprise that Logan chose this as the title track for his first album. Logan signed with Thirty Tigers and is excited to partner with them on his release. The release date is slated for May 5, 2023 and he will be touring those songs beginning in May. Expect to see Logan’s name on festival billings, support tours, and in a town near you. “I want my music to keep evolving and to improve my craft. I want to be the best I can be and give my fans shows to remember,” says Logan. Like all musicians, he hopes to achieve a successful career, but don’t expect Logan Halstead to change who he is or what he believes in to succeed. Authentically himself, Logan strives to always be honest and true to his fans.WILLY TEA TAYLORWilly Tea Taylor, the son of a cattleman, was born and raised in the “Cowboy Capital of the World”, Oakdale, California. In the past year or so, after thousands of miles driven and countless songs written and played, he has suddenly and rightfully found himself standing shoulder to shoulder in the ranks of today’s great Alt-Country musicians. From his early days co-fronting The Good Luck Thrift Store Outfit, to singing solo in countless cowboy bars, Willy Tea has never lost the vision of what he knew could be. And now with The Fellership or solo, Willy Tea Taylor, he has taken his version of that hero hang on the road.
An Evening With Josh Morningstar
A curious and fresh combination of grit and humor, Josh Morningstar is knocking down stereotypes everywhere he goes with his worn boots and unforgettable raspy voice. Growing up outside of Baltimore, Maryland, he carries those roots in a suitcase with him everywhere he goes. His small-town charm is evident in the way he greets people, and in the conversational way that he weaves the stories of his life into his music. Named 2018 Texas Radio Songwriter of the Year, he and his Kristofferson signed guitar have knocked out melodies in dark clubs and dingy hotels all across the country. He’s written songs alongside Kendell Marvel, Channing Wilson, Autumn McEntire, and many more. Morningstar was also the writer of several Cody Jinks songs, including his #1 hits “Must Be The Whiskey” and “Ain’t A Train.” His lyrics force listeners to sit up and pay attention, and his songs are always full of truth-bearing stories. The familial connection Morningstar forges with people continues long after his shows are over. Josh Morningstar has shared the stage with some of today’s most sought after folk and country artists, including Shooter Jennings, Cody Jinks, Tyler Childers, Todd Snider, Colter Wall, and Ward Davis. Morningstar continues to lead the charge on the front lines of a new wave of country music – one full of soulful honesty, the familiar and true twang of an old guitar, and provoking melodies.
