7:00pm- Alex Smith
Genre: Folk
For fans of: Stan Rogers, Dave Alvin, Garnet Rogers, Steve Earle, Tim O’Brien, Darrell Scott
Alex Smith is a 21-year-old folk artist from the center of the Adirondack Mountains in Northern New York. He is currently touring behind his third album, Hamilton County, which features the prominent themes in Smith’s career, which are promoting a sense of pride in the traditions of one’s culture, while at the same time speaking about the issues presented to it in modern times. Smith’s music is gritty and it is real.
“Alex is a natural storyteller with a rich voice who is creating poignant songs rooted in the heritage of
his Adirondack home." - Sarah Craig, Caffe Lena
"Alex Smith offers a rewarding musical journey whether it's up a mountain trail or down some small town alley. He sings stories of struggle and love with lumberjack gusto."
– Dan Berggren, Adirondack Folk Singer
"A talented and impressive young songwriter, singer, and musician from Long Lake in the Adirondacks whose latest recording has been well-received by listeners and whose next release is eagerly awaited."
–Mike Alzo, Host of The Folk Show on North Country Public Radio
www.alexsmithlonglakemusic.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTdMUurXLzM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKlojE-alAk
8pm- Deuces Wild
Genre: acoustic rock, reggae
For fans of: Weezer, The Beatles, Bob Marley, The Band
Deuces Wild, a dynamic duo transplanted from MA, bring the sounds of nostalgic anthems from the 90's and modern favorites, often infused with a reggae twist, as well as a solid mix of original music. With crisp vocals, a bright steel-stringed acoustic guitar, a Peruvian drum, and limbs full of percussion, Scott Borecki and Steve Mackiewicz will make your head bob and your body move. You may even catch yourself singing along.
http://www.reverbnation.com/deuceswildnyc
9pm- TBD
10pm- Fancy Shapes
Genre: Pop/afro-pop/rock
For fans of: Vampire Weekend, Tom Tom Club, Afro-Pop
The first lineup of Fancy Shapes banded together with a goal of melding happy guitars and playful lyrics to island grooves. In 2011 singer Amanda McPherson signed on and the New York band solidified their sound, adding horns (trumpet and trombone). The percolating party band gearing up to record a follow up to the smash hit CD, Fun City.
“The band’s distinct blend of indie rock, afro-pop and highly danceable urban angst has been compared to everyone from Vampire Weekend to Tom Tom Club.”
All Music Guide
“The Fancy Shapes come down hard on the side of Afrobeat. The disc in question is Fun City, and you will dance.”- Mark Schwartz - Barnes & Noble
www.thefancyshapes.com
