Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Women on the Move in Altadena April 7

The Coffee Gallery Backstage
2029 N. Lake Ave.
Altadena, CA. Phone For Reservations; (626) 798-6236


Two act show: WOMEN ON THE MOVE and KEEPING FIRE.


WOMEN ON THE MOVE....Three lead singers in three part harmony, guitar, djembe, mandolin, Joni Mitchell songs (with dulcimer!) and original songs of hilarity, hope, and heart.


What happens when you take three lead singers and put them together in a trio? Well, you get three times the songwriting and performing, and they go on to win First Place in the Vocal Competition at the Topanga Banjo & Fiddle Contest and Folk Festival. Three indie artists, Joan Enguita (Lancaster), Linda Geleris (Glendora) and Trish Lester (Newhall) have joined to created a vocal powerhouse of sound, which they have taken on tour to Oregon and Arizona as well as Southern California. They have been featured on FolkScene Radio hosted by Roz Larman and the nationally syndicated RIVER CITY FOLK, hosted by Tom May. They have been heard on XM Radio The Village, Trish's song, "Plymouth Belvedere" was featured on Car Talk on National Public Radio.


Their songs are folksy and story telling, varying from topics as diverse as a desire for mutual understanding "Walk a Mile in My Shoes", an ode to a mother's unshared past "My Version of You," and a resolute anthem of perseverance inspired by headlines of suffering during Hurricane Katrina "How Do We Go On?" They are determined to make you laugh "The Cookie Song" and can also bring a tear to your eye "That's What Love Is." Their Joni Mitchell songs are spot on, including Linda on dulcimer. Guitar, mandolin, djembe drum and shakers round out their musical accompaniment.


Proving that contemporary folk music is alive and well, this Women on the Move Trio looks good and sounds good. They harmoniously complement one another to make for a fun musical night out. "Three distinct voices merged into one angelic blend. Great entertainment!" --Acoustic Live L.A.


Plus......Keeping Fire
Based in the San Gabriel Valley, Keeping Fire is a band that plays acoustic music ranging from bluegrass to new folk. Much of our material is original. Of special interest are tunes the band has written dealing with the gold mines of the eastern San Gabriel Mountains. Keeping Fire consists of five veteran musicians all of whom have been actively involved in the Southern California music scene since the 1960s and 70s, including performances and tours with a wide variety of top-of-the-line performers. The members of the band are: Donn Cunningham on guitar, Fred Heilbrun on banjo, Jarrett Lesko on resonator guitar, Steve Wilke on mandolin, and Ron Vance on upright bass. Keeping Fire has performed at bluegrass festivals, concerts, theaters, corporate functions, and private parties. We're looking forward to opening the evening for the Women on the Move Trio at the Coffee Gallery Backstage.


Saturday, April 7. Show at 7:00 P.M. Tickets: $15

www.coffeegallery.com

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