Edie Carey grabs hold of her audiences with her soulful soaring voice and doesn't let go until she steps off the stage. While her songs are what first draw listeners in, it's what she says in between them that keeps them there. As much a part of her show as the music itself, Carey's wry and often self-mocking humor, coupled with her ability to tell a great story, will make for an awesome show.
Kevin Elliott is a local who you've probably heard hosting From The Joshua Tree Inn on WEFT, the weekly folk/acoustic show on WEFT that airs on Tuesdays from 6pm-8pm. Kevin plays and sings as well as hosting great folk music on the radio so be sure to come check him out!
This show will also feature an additional local performer.
http://wolfgang.groogroo.com/gallery/rory
Rory wails. Her sound is uniquely her own combining unique tunings, percussive fierce rhythms, and dream like melodies with influences from Ani DiFranco and Melissa Ferrick. Hailing from the Chicago area, she has already rocked the house at the IMC as an opener for Joni Laurence, this is her first time as a headliner.
Vicki Salz delivers dynamic live sets. Her love of the music she performs is palpable as her boisterous stage presence is augmented by the juxtaposition of her angelic eyes which peer over her frequently develish grins. While guitar is her main ax she also plays flute, saxophone, piano, harmonica, clarinet and kazoo on her upcoming album.
In all liklihood Rory and Vicki may collaborate on some songs as well.
This show will also feature 2 local performers.
Alix is a touring folk and slam spoken word artist. She's appeared at the IMC twice before and each time has been a huge success. This quote says it all, "alix is a red-hot, fire-bellied, feminismo-spewin' volcano. Plus she rhymes. Listen to her now!" You can get a copy of her CD Built Like That at the IMC.
http://www.hiddenagendamusic.com/myshkins/
Original, satirical, folk cabaret. Rick and Andy of the Myshkins used to be a local band before moving to California. They've been back every so often and we're happy to host them whenever they're in town.
If you don't go to any other folk shows this fall (and you REALLY should go to LOTS of folk shows this fall) you have to go to this one. The opportunity to see these amazing musicians in a single night is rare. They'll knock your socks off.
Pamela Means's "kamikaze guitar style, politically-charged lyrics, and funky 'fro" are all her own. Fittingly, Means has made a habit of quoting one of her deepest inspirations, Audre Lorde. "...I am myself- a Black woman warrior poet doing my work- come to ask you, are you doing yours?"
Keyboardist and singer Anne Heaton's music is soul-touching and soul-baring. Equal parts conversational and storytelling, her songs are catchy, with soaring melodies boasting great emotional pull and smart lyrics. I've seen her play with Melissa Ferrick on multiple occasions and it has been inspiring and fun.
Angie Heaton is a local performer who has done it all. She has a couple of rocking Parasol albums available around town. This night she'll be playing an acoustic folk set.
(Hey I must admit that about half of the descriptive text for all the artists above above was shamelessly appropriated and editted from the artists' respective web pages. I didn't quote a single word that I don't deeply believe though. I really love all of these artists. I'm just lazy.)
All show are at 8pm at the Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center. Located at 218 W. Main St. Suite 100 in downtown Urbana. Right next to The Office.
All shows are non-smoking and all ages. Non-alcoholic beverages and snacks will be available.