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Second Sunday's 2011-2012 Season

Here’s the exciting lineup of performers for the 2011-2012 Second Sunday season with links to artists' websites. A concert by White Water and guest begins each event. For a printable (PDF) version of this season's flyer click here.

October 9 - Laurel Premo & Michael Beauchamp "Red Tail Ring"

Beauchamp and Premo balance an enduring regard for the ballads and refrains of times past with a restless desire to create new melodies and narratives that resonate with listeners. Red Tail Ring taps into each musician’s distinct roots. Beauchamp is an Earthwork Music artist who holds a joint degree in Ethnomusicology and English Literature from the University of Michigan. Premo was raised on traditional music in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, and pursued art and music at U of M, earning a degree in Performing Arts Technology. She also studied traditional Finnish music at the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki, Finland. Premo has lent her talents to more than a dozen recordings in addition to her own albums, Innertwine (2008) and Stung by the Nettle (2009). On stage together Premo and Beauchamp create something rare as they use every facet of their voices and instruments to connect with audiences. Visit their respective websites at redtailring.com, laurelpremo.com and myspace.com/michaelbeauchampmusic.

November 13 - Mustard's Retreat

Returning as one of Second Sunday Folk Dance’s favorite musical duos, Michael Hough and David Tamulevich have played together since 1974. Starting out at the famous Ark coffeehouse in Ann Arbor they have played over 3,000 shows and created several recordings over the past 28 years. Most recently their shows are taking them to prestigious places such as the Lincoln Center, The Kennedy Center, and Wolf Trap. Both are wonderful singers and songwriters who are known for close and intense harmonies and engaging stage personas. Visit Mustard's Retreat on the web at mustardsretreat.com.

December 11 - Kaivama with White Water

Special guest band Kaivama teams with White Water for Finnish music celebration and dance. Finnish-American musicians Sara Pajunen and Jonathan Rundman form the folk duo. They grew up in Northwoods cultures of long winters, lakeside saunas, rugged terrain, and solitude. The landscapes of their childhoods echo in the music of their new self-titled debut album. Alternately ancient and modern Finnish influences reveal themselves in Kaivama’s sound: danceable rhythms, joyous melodies, icy whispers, sleek construction, primal drones, and poppy hooks all interplay as Pajunen and Rundman explore the music of their ancestors. The duo had tapped into an unforeseen demand for fresh, energetic music rooted in the Finnish-American experience. Sara Pajunen’s skills as a violinist have earned her degrees from the University of Minnesota and the Helsinki Conservatory in Finland. Multi-instrumentalist Jonathan Rundman has toured the US and Europe as a troubadour songwriter, collecting raves from publications such as Paste, Billboard, and The New York Times. Kaivama's website is kaivama.com.

January 8 - Bryan Bowers

Bryan Bowers is a master autoharp player and traditional songster and has been a major presence on the North American folk music scene since the mid - 1960s. He is a powerful singer and a gifted performer and is a returning favorite to the Second Sunday Folk Dance stage. For nearly three decades, Bryan Bowers has been to the autoharp what Earl Scruggs was to the five-string banjo. He presents instrumental virtuosity combined with warmth, eloquence, expression and professionalism. Bowers has been described by the Houston Post as one of the finest all-around entertainers on the folk and bluegrass circuit and a person who is a national treasure. Bryan’s website is www.bryanbowers.com.

February 12 - Kitty Donohoe

Kitty Donohoe is an award-winning songwriter with three critically acclaimed albums to her credit. Her songs clearly reflect both her Irish and her American roots. Her natural sense as a storyteller merges with a love of language and an ear for melodies to create songs about the aspects of life that move most of us, from everyday to the rarer moments we encounter. Kitty’s soaring vocals and powerful back-up rhythm instrumentation on guitar have been acclaimed by Irish Music Magazine. Kitty Donohoe's website is kittydonohoe.com.

March 11 - Lou and Peter Berryman

Lou and Peter Berryman are musical humorists who have delighted nationwide audiences for more than thirty-five years. Frequent comparisons to Tom Lehrer, Flanders and Swann, and Gilbert and Sullivan notwithstanding, these two are originals, blending Midwestern culture with intelligent observation in a whimsical and wonderfully accessible performance. They have produced sixteen albums and three songbooks of their original and hilarious, quirky, yet oddly profound songs, and have toured the US and Canada to rave reviews. Berryman songs are being sung around the world, by a legion of professional musicians from Peggy Seeger to Garrison Keillor, as well as shower singers everywhere. Visit Lou and Peter at louandpeter.com.

April 15 (THIRD SUNDAY) - Chris Brashear and Peter McLaughlin

Peter McLaughlin is the 1988 National Flatpicking Guitar Champion. His solo recording entitled Cliffs of Vermillion was produced by Laurie Lewis and is available from Dog-Boy Records. He has toured and recorded extensively as a member of Laurie Lewis and Grant Street. While an Artist in Residence with the Arizona Commission on the Arts, McLaughlin toured in the United States and Mexico with Flying South. Both Peter McLaughlin and Chris Brashear are current Artists in Residence with the Arizona Commission on the Arts. McLaughlin is a frequent instructor at festival workshops, including the Rockygrass Academy and Oregon’s Bluegrass at the Beach. Chris Brashear is a vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and an emerging artist on several musical fronts. He has made multiple showcase appearances at the International Bluegrass Music Association Fanfare, once with Kentucky Rose (1992) and subsequently with Frog Mountain (1994). He performed for two years in Italy as violinist with the Maurizio Geri Swingtet (1995-97). His first solo recording is a 1999 release from Copper Creek Records and was produced by Jody Stecher. Both Chris Brashear and Peter McLaughlin were IBMA showcase artists with the group Perfect Strangers (2000). Find out more about the duo at Chris's website chrisbrashear.com.

A Message from White Water

We are thrilled to offer such a great line-up of musicians for this, our 26th year of the Second Sunday Folk Dances. Several of our guest acts will be performing for area schools while they are in our area. They are all excellent musicians, wonderful educators, and display a genuine love for their art and their audience.
 

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