WFMA Showcase
at
8739 Flower Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20901
Sunday, February 10, 2013
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opened the showcase.
Jennie featured several of her songs about the Civil War, accompanied by Stephen on his homemade ceramic drums.
was up next with their smooth sounds of 60s folk.
And
closed out the show in grand style.
Accompanied by two of his Benefit Street" bandmates, Vin Pasternak and Paul Payton, Rob had the audience singing
and laughing along with songs from his recent CDs, and some
favorites as well.
Jennie Avila, singer songwriter, and Stephen Wright, drum maker are the duo,
Jennie and Stephen coined the word, Aca-Perco, to describe the energizing collaboration of Jennie’s vocal talents, a cappella, and Stephen’s rhythmic infusions of percussion. A variety of instruments are showcased; including Stephen Wright’s handmade ceramic drums, Jennie’s snake-like kokiriko, a traditional conga, and a dash of savory guitar.
is a Maryland folk trio with its roots going back to the “folk scare” of the early 60’s.
The group is made up of Fred Cherney, on guitar and banjo, Jim Jones on guitar, and Leslie Smile on violin.
Their repertoire predominantly consists of traditional and 60’s folk standards.
They are also known to throw in a lively mix of Irish, Old Time, and contemporary tunes.
While Jim and Fred have been playing and singing folk music since the 60’s, Leslie, who recently received her Masters Degree in violin performance, provides a more contemporary influence to their music.
For more than thirty five years
has created words and
music for the mind, the heart and the funny bone.
From the 1974’s classic “Peaceable Kingdom” through the syndicated
“Ramblin’ Bob” songs and his award winning work with Modern Man - to
his recent albums, Pieces of Paradise and Rob Carlson & Benefit Street, Rob has delivered a remarkable body
of work as a singer, songwriter, comedian and producer.
Rob has appeared solo at several past WFMA showcases, and with his equally wacky
partners, George Wurzbach and David Buskin, (as Modern Man) has appeared at multiple
WFMA benefit concerts.
