Michael Sheridan + Karen Dahlstrom + Morgan Manifacier + Peter Doran + Charlie Phillips @ The Way Station

7pm- Michael Sheridan
Genre:  French/South American solo guitar
For fans of:  Gypsy Jazz, Tango, Spanish, Classical

Sheridan possesses extraordinary talent as a solo performer, with a wide repertoire that includes Spanish and classical guitar, Tango, Bossa Nova and South American-style pieces. He will be playing songs from his recently released album Prelude - a mix of classical guitar and jazz arrangements, ranging from Django Reinhardt’s Nuage and Montagne Sainte-Genevieve to Bach, to music from Brazilian composer Heitor Villa-Lobos.  Sheridan has been largely influenced by French guitarist Roland Dyens, whose Berceuse Diurne and El Choclo arrangements appear on Prelude.

Self taught, Michael Sheridan has been playing since age 7 when he picked up a guitar. Years later he was guided by Phil de Fremery, an American classical guitarist who studied underAndrés Segovia and Oscar Ghiglia and now lives in Western Massachusetts. In this not-to-be-missed concert, Michael Sheridan will charm the audience with his passionate, versatile and diverse classical guitar playing.

8pm- Karen Dahlstrom
Genre: Americana
For fans of: Gillian Welch, Lucinda Williams, Mary Gauthier, Jason Isbell

Karen Dahlstrom plays original songs rooted in old time folk and blues musical traditions. She's a member of the band, Bobtown, and plays with a variety of acts in the Brooklyn roots/Americana scene. She made her solo debut with "Gem State", a five-song collection of dark folk tales inspired by her home state of Idaho. Karen was recently a finalist in the prestigious Grassy Hill New Folk Competition at the 2013 Kerrville Folk Festival.

 “A wonderfully sinister debut.” – Americana UK

 “[Gem State is] a gem of an EP, just five songs, but the stories in the songs leap out of the melodies.” – No Depression

“Karen’s voice gets attention without demands. The vocal control in Gem State lies in it ability to capture without a fight.” – The Alternate Root

“…Karen’s yearning and pining vocals possess the same smoky, worn around the edges quality of Adele or Chan Marshall of Cat Power along with the authenticity of Gillian Welch.” – Atlas and the Anchor

www.karendahlstrom.com
www.reverbnation.com/karendahlstrom
 
9pm- Morgan Manifacier
Genre: Experimental Folk
For fans of: Bon Iver, Devandra Banhart, Fleet Foxes

Coming from the small-town brushes of southern France, 23-year-old Morgan Manifacier is a singer-songwriter currently based in Queens, NY. He combines traditional folk structures and experimental sounds creating a unique music experience in his new album "Hues and Calm", which will be released in the Fall 2013.
«File this one under ‘one to watch’: French songwriter Morgan Manifacier has dropped his first single, “Cold Countries,” from his upcoming record Hues and Calm. A darker-than-dark waltz made for the rainiest of days, “Cold Countries” is a bold and tantalizing hint at a record that we’re betting will put him on the proverbial map for Folk fans. » - The Bay Bridged

« Manifacier displays a maturity that's not often seen in such a young singer-songwriter... »
- Rock Feedback

Website: www.morganmanifacier.com

www.facebook.com/morganmanifaciermusic
Video/audio links: www.soundcloud.com/morganmanifacier
 
10pm- Peter Doran
Genre: Folk - pop
For fans of: Ryan Adams , Damien Rice, David Gray

Peter Doran is an Irish Singer and Songwriter. Since 2006 he has independently released three albums. With each release, there has been an evolution in his sound, his songwriting and his voice. Peter’s combination of vocals and melody create a natural intimacy, one that makes the listener feel as though he is sharing his best kept secrets with them. With a great vocal range, the indie/alternative folk singer’s songs travel to unexpected places and draw the listener in, leaving a lasting impression that resonates long after a song has ended.

Doran can be described as Ryan Adams meets David Gray. Especially his voice reminds of Gray.  - Podium info, Dutch press 2013

“Overhed The Stars” is a beautiful cd, no doubt about his talent. - Heaven, Dutch Press 2013

“…eclectic batch of songs that mingles folk, alt-country and sonic rock in one heady mixture. Opener ‘Perfumed Letter’ channels Jeff Buckley’s ‘Grace’ with great aplomb. ‘Julia’ and ‘Kicking and Screaming’ showcase a voice located somewhere on the spectrum between David Gray and Ray Lamontagne” - Shane Leahy, Music ReviewUnsigned.com

Website:
www.peterdoran.com

Video/audio links:
http://www.peterdoran.com/album/overhead-the-stars/
http://youtu.be/3DBGqf9W-qA
http://youtu.be/42KoeJfNY8c

11pm- Charlie Phillips
Genre: Singer-songwriter / Rock
For fans of: John Mayer, James Taylor, Jackson Browne

Charlie Phillips is a Brooklyn singer-songwriter by way of Schenectady, NY. He is influenced by folk rock of the 1960s and 70s for not what was, but what is possible. Charlie began his music career at SUNY Purchase studying composition in the Music Conservatory, before moving to New York. You can catch Charlie performing his melodic, guitar driven songs in many of New York's finest establishments.

“It’s the craft and artistry of guys like Charlie Phillips that makes the success of John Mayer’s overwrought sentimentality such a travesty... rooted in the kind of blue-eyed soul and guitar balladry that tempts comparisons but, by virtue of its diversity, it aspires to something more original.” Joshua Potter, Metroland



http://charliephillipsmusic.com