| 06/01/12 |
Jonathan Edwards
Kennett Flash
Presented by Kennett Flash
at Kennett Flash
June 1, 2012
Jonathan Edwards is one the most celebrated artists of the 20th century. This is one veteran performer who is neither grizzled nor nostalgic. These days Jonathan Edwards, a vital and relevant artist in today's folk and Americana scenes, is much more likely to be found looking forward rather than back. Still, the journey that has brought him to towns and theaters all over the globe and now he is returning once again to the Kennett Flash.
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| 06/02/12 |
Sean Hoots (of Hoots and Hellmouth) and Hezekiah Jones
Kennett Flash
Presented by Kennett Flash
at Kennett Flash
June 2, 2012
Sean Hoots of the venerable Hoots and Hellmouth will be giving a rare and intimate performance for one night only. Hoots's songwriting is fresh, alive, and experimental, drawing its inspiration from the great songwriters of yesterday while his soulful, satin voice draws the listener in and captivates his every thought.
Hezekiah Jones is the musical nom de plume for Raphael Cutrufello and a band of like-minded musicians crafting alternative folk music. Crafting music that...
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| 06/08/12 |
Nik Everett's 70th Birthday Bash for Paul McCartney
Kennett Flash
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June 8, 2012
Nik Everett's 70th Birthday Bash for Paul McCartney: featuring the Nik Everrett Band, Scot Sax, Suzie Brown, Charlie Philips, Michael Gilbert-Ronstadt, and many more to come!
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| 06/09/12 |
The Melton Brothers & Bob Beach
Kennett Flash
Presented by Kennett Flash
at Kennett Flash
June 9, 2012
The Melton Brothers' sound is a blend of groove swing, R&B, country blues and roots rock. The show is a musical conversation delivering their own songs and stunning unique interpretations with rhythms and harmonies so tight these guys seem like one soul. A musical institution in the greater Philadelphia area for more than 30 years, their current popularity has been energized by the re-discovery of their 1979 LP Livin' In The City, now a worldwide collectors' item and reissued on...
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| 06/10/12 |
Robbie Fulks
Kennett Flash
Presented by Kennett Flash
at Kennett Flash
June 10, 2012
Robbie Fulks is an alt country artist originally from Raleigh, North Carolina, but a longtime Chicago, Illinois, resident. He has been active for many years and is still recording and performing music. Fulks is known for his disdain of mainstream modern country and the country music industry, as exemplified by his scorching rebuke of Nashville titled "... This Town." His live performances feature improvised rearrangments of his original songs, off-the-cuff musical humor, and covers...
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| 06/15/12 |
Red Molly
Kennett Flash
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at Kennett Flash
June 15, 2012
The dynamic female trio that began as a happy accident around a campsite is now drawing invitations from renowned historic national events like Merlefest, and is winning over audiences around the country. Spurred onward by an ever-growing and devoted fanbase, and the desire to commit themselves to touring farther from home, Red Molly is at the start of a new and exciting musical chapter.
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| 06/16/12 |
Avi Wisnia & Lucy Stone
Kennett Flash
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at Kennett Flash
June 16, 2012
Lucy Stone is a singer-songwriter emerging from the Philadelphia music scene. Her music blends folk harmonies, with early R&B and the sound of avant-garde indie-pop. She has collaborated with artists, performing shows in venues all over Philadelphia, and opening for national acts like The Dirty Projectors, B.O.B., The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, and Cymbals Eat Guitars. WXPN's the KEY deemed Stone's music "excellently arranged, pop songs that bring to mind the work of Natalie Merchant...
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| 06/22/12 |
Alfie Moss
Kennett Flash
Presented by Kennett Flash
at Kennett Flash
June 22, 2012
Considered one of Wilmington's premiere jazz vocalists, her smooth versatile singing style will touch your soul. Blending jazz and soul, and Caribbean and R&B, Moss achieves quality performances that have garnered her and Dexter Koonce, (producer keyboardist/guitarist) awards such as the Best Jazz Band; Best Jazz Vocalist; COJA Jazz Achievement; Junteenth Outstanding Achievement, etc.
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| 06/30/12 |
Craig Bickhard, JD Malone and Lizzanne Knott
Kennett Flash
Presented by Kennett Flash
at Kennett Flash
June 30, 2012
A night filled with inspirational music.
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| 07/13/12 |
Maria Muldaur
Kennett Flash
Presented by Kennett Flash
at Kennett Flash
July 13, 2012
Since "Midnight at the Oasis," Maria has toured extensively worldwide, and has recorded 39 solo albums covering all kinds of American Roots music, including Gospel, R&B, Jazz and Big Band. Her critically acclaimed 2001 release, RICHLAND WOMAN BLUES, was nominated for a Grammy and by the Blues Foundation as Best Traditional Blues Album of the Year, as was the follow up to that album, SWEET LOVIN' OL' SOUL. In 2009, Muldaur was nominated for Best Traditional Blues Album of the...
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| 07/20/12 |
Jeffrey Gaines
Kennett Flash
Presented by Kennett Flash
at Kennett Flash
July 20, 2012
Singer-songwriter Jeffrey Gaines has gone against the grain since releasing his first folk-oriented album during the early 1990s only to gain critical acclaim for his songwriting. The success of his breakthrough hit, a cover version of Peter Gabriel's "In Your Eyes," solidified him as one of the most important performers around today. We are pleased to have Gaines return to the Kennett Flash for a special, intimate CD release show.
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| 09/28/12 |
Kim Richey
Kennett Flash
Presented by Kennett Flash
at Kennett Flash
September 28, 2012
Two-time Grammy-nominated Kim is a storyteller; a weaver of emotions and a tugger of heartstrings. Tender, poetic and aching with life's truths, Kim's songs transport you to her world, where words paint pictures and melodies touch the soul. We are pleased to welcome Kim Richey back for what is sure to be an amazing performance.
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