Series Satisfies a Devoted Fan of Live Music
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A few words about the “Sings Like Hell” series from promoter Peggy Jones:
Who’s to blame for this?
It was my own idea so I could avoid going to San Francisco or Los Angeles to hear my favorite live music because I’m a live music junkie. My dream is to get artists that I like--people that I would go to see even if I was sitting there all by myself. Basically, I created my own job.
What’s the format?
I come out and introduce the artist, then say a few words about “Sings Like Hell,” then it’s a concert performance. Sometimes they do two sets or one 90-minute set--it’s up to them. David Lindley played for 3 1/2 hours and we didn’t get out of there until 5 a.m. Then after the show, the artist comes out and meets the audience. That’s part of the deal.
Who goes?
Our primary audience is 30 to 45 years old--people who have a musical background but don’t like to hang out in bars anymore.
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The Lineup
Winter/spring “Sings Like Hell” series:
* Feb. 7: Michael Franti and Alvin Youngblood Hart
* Feb. 19: The Persuasions and Tommy Mars
* March 13: David Grisman and Doc Watson*
* March 20: Laura Love (and performer to be announced)
* April 3: Jimmy Dale Gilmore and Jimmy LaFave
* May 9: Greg Brown and Kelly Joe Phelps
* June 4: Charlie Musselwhite (and performer to be announced)
* June 14: Ralph Stanley*
* Private event; call for more information.
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