Chestnut Ridge Park - 2008 Mountain Music Concert Series

		Saturday, June 14th: The Halftime String Band For nearly five years the Halftime boys have joyfully struggled with their collective musical identity crises, embracing and eschewing tradition, carefully and recklessly blending styles, and blindly seeking that perfectly encapsulating self-aggrandizing band bio.
www.thehalftimestringband.com CRP

		Saturday, June 28th: Mike Morningstar Mike Morningstar is a singer/songwriter who has been performing his music for over 40 years. He has played as the "opening act" at concerts featuring nationally-known artists. He has appeared on NPR's "Mountain Stage" and, at present, has recorded 7 albums. He has also written music for documentaries and audio books. He calls his music "Appalachian Experimental" or "Ap-Ex", as it is based on the music of these mountains, but is not "traditional".
http://members.citynet.net/mikemorningstar/ CRP

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Saturday, July 12th:
Jim Savarino
Jim is a performer and songwriter of Appalachian roots contemporary folk music. He began songwriting in 1989 after a hitch in the Marine Corps, graduate school in physics, and a career in medical physics & aerospace. His musical influences include Woody Guthrie, Bob Dylan, John Prine, Joni Mitchell and Butch Hancock. Besides performing at coffeehouses, house concerts and clubs, Jim also puts much of his effort into performing at benefits for a variety of organizations and grass roots efforts.

www.jimsavarino.com.com
www.myspace.com/jimsavarino
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	XXX	Also, Saturday, July 12th: Tanglewood As a four piece string band offering new and exciting arrangements of old favorites, while staying true to those musicians who have come before them, Tanglewood has drawn on many musical influences to help define and develop their sound in the three years they have been playing together. In addition to original material based strongly on the songwriting of their vocalist Sam Lamont, you may hear hints of bluegrass, old time, gypsy jazz, blues, folk and even a little rock n roll in their music.
www.myspace.com/tanglewoodwv CRP

	XXX	Saturday, July 26th: National Road National Road is a four-piece acoustic outfit residing in the mountains of Western Maryland. Although the band uses a classic bluegrass performance style, they play a wide variety of music including rock ‘n’ roll, old country, bluegrass, and blues. They also play a number of original songs from their recently released self-titled CD.
www.myspace.com/nationalroadmusic CRP

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Saturday, August 9th:
The Hillbilly Gypsies

The Hillbilly Gypsies are a West Virginia native string band who specialize in playing their own homegrown style of Appalachian old time music, mixed with a hard drivin' bluegrass sound. In addition to their original material, The Hillbilly Gypsies play an eclectic mix of traditional and quite often, not-so- traditional bluegrass standards and catchy old fiddle tunes.

www.hillbillygypsies.com
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	XXX	Saturday, August 23rd: Keith, Joan & Jake Pitzer "Bringing all the complexities of modern Appalachia to life with beauty and grace, excellent guitar work and delightfully woven vocals that can only come from knowing each other's souls." -Shenandoah Coffeehouse
www.pitzermusic.com CRP
	XXX	Also, Saturday, August 23rd: Lindsey & the Clear Mountain Boys Around a campfire or on stage, Lindsey Clear’s open, heartfelt approach to music charms listeners. Her unique voice carries her lyrics, reflecting on friendships, mountain scenery, and thoughtful reminiscence. Joined by; Ty Jaquay on fiddle and alto saxophone, Rob Kraft on mandolin and fiddle, Chris Bern on upright bass, Ryan Snyder on banjo, and Zachary Byrd on lead guitar and backing vocals, their eclectic, soothing & energetic sound
www.myspace.com/lcmountainboys CRP		blends contemporary folk with a bluegrass spirit.


	XXX	Saturday, August 30th: Hickory Wind In 1973, Sam Morgan, Mark Walbridge and Bob Shank formed a band of contrarian musicians in Morgantown, WV. Calling themselves Hickory Wind, they took their fiddles, banjos, mandolins, guitars, and dulcimers to the big city to seek their fortune. No fortune was found but the boys toured the USA, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. They recorded on the fabled Flying Fish label and performed with many of their heroes – from Earl Scruggs to John Hartford & John Prine to Jackson Brown and Steely Dan; from the Chieftains to Judy Collins and Bonny Raitt.
www.realhickorywind.com CRP
"High Fidelity" magazine reviewed Hickory Wind's 1978 album Crossing Devil's Bridge saying: "exhilarating ensemble sound . . . infusing Appalachian modes with modern firepower . . . folk/rock at it's most ambitious may not be dead after all." But alas, Hickory Wind had left the road. Three of the founding members of the band have kept in touch, playing together when possible, and have decided to do a few select performances during 2008. Old-time, bluegrass, Celtic, rock-and-roll, unique originals - these guys are still writing, still playing, still excited about music. They are looking forward to a terrific summer evening at the park.

Cost : $6 admission / 12 and under free.

Lawn Seating: bring your own blanket or chair.

Please Respect Thy Neighbor, dogs are welcome only if leashed & friendly.

FREE RAFFLE AT EACH CONCERT !
from:
CHEAT RIVER OUTFITTERS, CIRCLE H OUTFITTERS,
the BLUE MOOSE CAFE & W.V. BREWING CO.

Special Thanks To:
All our patrons, volunteers, sponsors &
musicians for making 2007 the best concert series ever!

click here to see the 2007 line-up...
click here to see the 2006 line-up...