Decembersongs: An Acoustic Holiday Celebration Featuring: Amy Speace, Dan Navarro, Sally Barris, Jon Vezner

Decembersongs features four singer-songwriters (with a couple of Grammy nominations and awards among them). The brainchild of Amy Speace, the idea was conceived following separate showcases at the Folk Alliance International Conference in Memphis with Sally Barris, Jon Vezner and Dan Navarro.

After a round of different ideas and configurations, Speace says she "envisioned it like a Bluebird Café-style show, with four high-level songwriters playing on each others' stuff. We all bring something different to the table.”

The group performs in-the-round, with mostly original holiday songs penned by the group being performed. The set list will also include traditional holiday favorites and some of the artists’ non-holiday material. www.decembersongs.com

Decembersongs is...

AMY SPEACE:
    Possessing a commanding voice, a distinctive melodic sensibility and an uncanny knack for nailing complex emotions in song, Speace makes music that’s both illuminating and effortlessly accessible. 
    Judy Collins, who recently recorded one of Amy's songs, has called her “one of the best songwriters of the next generation.” Amy released her newest album, “Land Like A Bird” in 2011.  www.amyspeace.com

DAN NAVARRO:
    For over 20 years, Dan Navarro was one half of the acoustic duo Lowen & Navarro, “Triple A” radio veterans and hit songwriters, barnstorming the country relentlessly on the heels of their 11 albums. Navarro is known for his songs of rich insight and deep experience, delivered straight-up with honesty, passion and grace.
    His songs (written with Lowen, other collaborators, and on his own) have been recorded by artists as diverse as: Pat Benatar (the Top Five smash hit "We Belong"), The Bangles, Dionne Warwick, Dave Edmunds, and many more. Dan also lends his versatile voice to numerous movies, TV shows and commercials. www.dannavarro.com

SALLY BARRIS:
    Nashville-based artist and songwriter Sally Barris' unique style is what makes her stand out. Sally’s music is unmistakably recognizable, whether in her own hands or those of a well-established artist.
    Sally received a Grammy Nomination in 2009 for her song “Let The Wind Chase You” performed by Trisha Yearwood. Sally has also written songs for: Martina McBride, Lee Ann Womack, Kellie Pickler, Kathy Mattea and Jessi Alexander.  In addition, Sally is currently touring behind her third solo CD, “Restless Soul.” www.sallybarris.com

JON VEZNER:
    Grammy award-winning songwriter Jon Vezner is a tunesmith of rare sensitivity and dry wit. His catalogue of recorded songs, topped by the poignant Country hit “Where’ve You Been,” performed by Kathy Mattea, reflects his straight-to-the-heart sensibility and sensitivity.
    Artists who have recorded Vezner’s works include: Martina McBride, Faith Hill, Janis Ian, Steve Wariner, Reba McEntire, Kathy Mattea, Lorrie Morgan, Vonda Shepard, Aaron Tippin, John and Audrey Wiggins, John Mellencamp, Ronnie Milsap, McBride & The Ride, Nanci Griffith, Clay Walker, Bill Miller and Diamond Rio. www.jonvezner.com