♪ Facebook ♪ Reverb Nation ♪ Twitter ♪ YouTube ♪ 706-864-3982 ♪
Songwriters Workshop
Saturday, OCTOBER 1st ~ 10;00 AM to Noon
This event is $20 and limited to 20 participants.
Two-time winner of the Kerrville Folk Festivals' New Folk Songwriter of the YEar shares his 15 years of experience of writing very 'genre' fused songs that took him stages across the world!
(The workshop will be held upstairs, in one of the private dining rooms of the Half Moon Saloon, with free refreshments)
A Mountain Music Jamboree
$14 Advance Reservations / $16 Day of EventTalk about an evening steeped in TRADITION! Both of these bands are some of the best in Georgia at playing authentic traditional Old Time and Bluegrass music. It doesn't mean they don't venture out on the edge at other occasions, but tonight's benefit event will be all about as 'good as it gets' traditional music - in the c.1858 home of The Crimson Moon Cafe - on its 10th birthday! Come joins us in the celebration!
Tonight’s event is all about Music, Tradition, and Celebration – via an evening of Bluegrass and Old Time music by The Georgia Crackers AND Bluebilly Grit & Friends. All performers have generously donated their time and talent so that 75% of the ticket sales can go to support two local organizations: The Bear on the Square Mountain Music Festival and Georgia Pick N Bow Traditional Music School. Both not-for-profit organizations contribute greatly to both the preservation and growth of 'traditional' music, where 'new grass' bands like New Grass Revival, Blueground Undergrass, and The Avett Brothers grew their roots from: Bluegrass, Old Time, and Appalachian Folk music played on guitar, banjo, fiddle, mandolin, dulcimer/hammer dulcimer, spoons, and usually an acoustic 'stand up' or wash tub bass. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the these performers and supporters who’ve helped make this exciting ‘10th Birthday’ of The Crimson Moon Café be just the BEGINNING of a month long effort to give back to the many who’ve supported our success over the last 10 years!
MORE ABOUT THE GA. CRACKERS: A newly formed trio of musicians whose sound recalls the the golden age of hillbilly string bands will take the stage tonight at Barking Legs Theater. Known as The Georgia Crackers, the group features old-time singer Kenneth Johnson on guitar, Chip Corbitt on clawhammer banjo, who provide the rhythm section for Mick Kinney on fiddle. Kinney has said his secret to fiddle playing is to “keep it hot and greasy, but take it easy.” The musicians take their cues from pioneers such as Fiddlin’ John Carson, Gid Tanner and the Skillet Lickers to re-create the vintage sound of the 1920s, while still being open to improvisation. They are known for their stage banter and a spirit of spontaneity that often includes buck dancing by Edmonstone, an original member of the famous Green Grass Cloggers. For a true taste of authentic Old Time music, it just doesn’t get much better!
MORE ABOUT BLUEBILLY GRIT & FRIENDS: BlueBilly Grit has evolved from their traditional bluegrass roots to be a band that takes you to a crossroad where Old Fashioned Bluegrass meets Progressive, Contemporary, and Rockabilly. With a love for all genres of music, BlueBilly Grit performs the music everyone loves along with new and innovative originals driven by a style all their own. Just three short years ago BlueBilly Grit was jamming once a year around an old grist mill at a county park. Now a song the group wrote and recorded about that old grist mill is due to be shipped to 800 radio stations in the US, Europe, and Australia in early Feb. 2011. The song will appear on a compilation cd along with songs from Rhonda Vincent and the Rage, Steve Martin, and The Grascals. Not bad for a group fairly new to the bluegrass Americana scene! With one cd under their belt BBG is in the studio recording their second. This group continues to evolve into what they hope will be a force to be reckoned with. Amidst much uncertainty in the music world these days, BlueBilly Grit seems to be holding their coarse, and will be the first to tell you that a source greater than themselves appears to be calling the shots. BlueBilly Grit takes pride in the fact that they’re not just another “hot lick, blazing solo” bluegrass group. It’s all about the song with this group and rightly so because they have something to say – and they say it very well!
Hosted By Jason Kenney & Friends
Sunday, October 2 ~ 2;00 - 5;00 PM
Absolutely Free!
Multi talented local musicians and band members from several different area bands usually host this nearly 100 year weekly tradition in the c.1858 Parker Nix Storehouse where The Crimson Moon Café makes its home. Blue Grass, Old Time, Country/Blues standards, and American Folk are the most likely tunes to bubble up, but any American ‘traditional’ music is welcome. Occasionally, the owner of The Crimson Moon Café climbs on stage to join them for a few songs as well, but anyone who knows how to play an instrument or sing is welcome to join in – often with talented musicians picking on their instruments to back you up if desired! one at all)
DONNA HOPKIN’S
1ST Sunday ‘ROOTS, BLUES & ROCK’ Jam
Sunday, October 2 ~ 6;30 to 8;30 PM
$5 Listeners (Invited Performers free) 
www.DONNAHOPKINS.com Donna Hopkins Jams on YouTube
A very fertile ‘roots music’ jam where some of North Georgia’s finest musicians & vocalists show up to share the stage with jam leader, Donna Hopkins, who has been a cornerstone of Atlanta blues scene for the last decade (and welcomes any and all who’ve got ‘it’ to climb on stage and share!)
|
Bonobos Convergence
Friday, October 7 ~ 8;00 - 10;00 PM+  $10 Advance Reservations / $12 Day of ShowAtlanta based Bonobos Convergence is unlike any trio you've ever heard - blending jam band spontaneity, fusion energy, and progressive songwriting that will leave you begging for more! The KEN WILL MORTON Band Saturday, October 8 ~ 8;00 - 10;00+ $12 Advance Reservations / $14 Day of ShowAccomplished Athens, GA singer/songwriter whose been twice nominated for Athen’s “Best Solo Performer” and whose song “Oh Lord” was prominently featured in the Discovery Channel’s The Deadliest Catch! Both Ken Will Morton’s songwriting and unique voice has been praised by No Depression, Harp, Paste Magazine, American Songwriter, Southeast Performer, Performing Songwriter, Relix, Blues Matters, Vintage Guitar, and Georgia Music Magazine. He has toured most parts of the U.S., opening for Edwin McCain, Randall Bramblett, Sugarland, & more. He has also toured in Ireland, performed at South-by-Southwest, the Americana Music Festival, Joshua Tree Music Festival, AthFest, and Atlantis Music Conference. But tonight he’ll be on the 8’x9’ stage of The Crimson Moon Café – with his amps turned down a bit – and his entertainment channel turned up!
'OLD TIME' MUSIC JAM Hosted by Whistling Rufus Sunday, October 9 ~ 2;00 - 5;00 PM
Absolutely Free!
Multi talented local musicians and band members from several different area bands usually host this nearly 100 year weekly tradition in the c.1858 Parker Nix Storehouse where The Crimson Moon Café makes its home. Blue Grass, Old Time, Country/Blues standards, and American Folk are the most likely tunes to bubble up, but any American ‘traditional’ music is welcome. Occasionally, the owner of The Crimson Moon Café climbs on stage to join them for a few songs as well, but anyone who knows how to play an instrument or sing is welcome to join in – often with talented musicians picking on their instruments to back you up if desired! The 2nd Sunday of the month is limited to ‘Old Time’ Music and is often led by ‘Whistling Rufus’
2ND SUNDAY JAZZ JAM
Hosted by Alan Davis, Jr. Sunday, October 9 ~ 6;30 - 8;30 PM $5 Admission (Invited Performers Free!) www.ALANDAVISJR.com Jazz Jams on YouTube A new tradition of music for all the ‘jazz junkies’ in the area to come be a part of on stage or just enjoy from a table view - while dining under a ‘Crimson’ moon! Come join in the laid back fun of this ‘jazz/rat pack’ focused jam! A number of North Georgia’s jazz junkies will be there too - to join in on the jam and/or to sit back, sip on their favorite beverage, and enjoy the soft sound of jazz under a ‘Crimson’ moon! Pianist and vocalist, Alan Davis, Jr. will host the jam as area jazz players join him with horns, bass and percussion!
|
UGLY COUSIN
Saturday, October 15 ~ 9;00 - 11;00+
$10 Advance Reservations / $12 Day of ShowHigh energy Americana drawing inspiration from a variety of musical styles, including Bluegrass, Jazz, Folk, Blues, and Southern Rock – from five young men who’ve been picking together since childhood!
http:/www.facebook.com/uglycousinband
Ugly Cousins band members are all natives of Dahlonega – ‘Nuggets’ as locals often coin themselves - who all grew up around a wide variety of music. However, there is a clear and ‘golden’ thread of traditional music woven throughout their repertoire. Both age old favorites and well honed originals incorporate a half dozen genres of music, with the very relevant subject matter of much of their original music reflecting on small town life and the trials of living in the ‘new depression.’ These talented local artists have a huge local following, so advance reservations are highly recommended!
GREYBEARD'S
3rd Sunday 'ACOUSTIC SESSION'
After anchoring our Sunday afternoon ‘pick up’ jams at The Moon for years these very popular and talented musicians will host their very own 3rd Sunday’ session’ where invited guests join their perfectly practiced harmonies/instrumentals to provide an even more creative edge for their wide variety of music fronts/genres. They’ve got lots of friends, so reservations are definitely recommended!
Friday, October 21 ~ 8;00 - 10;00 PM+
$14 Advance Reservations / $16 Day of Showwww.DianeDurrett.com
'Jazzed up sultry blues' is how we try to summarize the music of this multi-talented artist who's shared the stage with everyone from Sting and Faith Hill to Tina Turner, Derek Trucks, amd Greg Allman!
'Red Room' Piano Bar
Hosted by Rick harris
Friday & Saturday, October 21 & 22
9;30 - 11;30 PM Absolutely Free!
Dahlonega’s ‘music man’, Rick Harris, plays ‘step back in time a bit’ songs from the 1920’s to the 1960’s on the corner on the piano, with horn in hand of course, and folks singing along when the ‘spirit’ moves them!
The c.1858 Half Moon Saloon’s new Red Room Piano Bar is the perfect place to step upstairs for after dinner or show entertainment, drinks, dessert, or even an evening snack from our Half Moon Saloon’s new ‘Moonlight Menu’, (served 9 to 11pm on Friday and Saturday nights starting Oct. 21st! ) The repertoire of multi-instrumentalist and singer host, Rick Harris, includes 100’s of the ‘Old Standards’, Stride and Rag Time music from the 1920’s and forward, as well as blues, honky-tonk, and rock/pop tunes from the 1960’s and 70’s. With many years accompanying fine singers - and many horn/string playing friends in the area - you never know who’ll show up to join him ‘stepping back in time’ a bit on his 88 keys!
Hosted by Rick Harris
Saturday, October 22 ~ 2;00 - 4;30 PM
Absolutely Free!
Dahlonega’s popular Saturday afternoon ‘courthouse lawn’ Appalachian Jam goes indoors and ‘jazzy’ for the fall and winter – and it just might stay all year!
The FIDDLEHEADS
THE FIDDLEHEADS
Saturday, October 22 ~ 8;00 - 10;00+
$14 Advance Reservations / $16 Day of Showwww.TheFiddleheads.net
Dahlonega's own 'America's got talent contestants make their first hometown venue appearance since their two-time national debut on NBC's top-rated show. Advance reservations are highly recommended!
July 13th 2011 this ‘funky bluegrass’ band of NGCSU students and alumni performed an innovative bluegrass version of ‘Billie Jean’ in front of the cameras for NBC’s America’s Got Talent. Though they were unfortunately voted off that round, a month later they were called back for the ‘wild card’ show by Howie due to a flood of online requests. They didn’t move forward that night, but their popularity took off like a sky rocket carrying founder/mandolin player, Zac McConnell; vocalist Adam Kersh; bassist Trygve Myers; guitarist and harmonica player, Michael Wallace; and Jake Larios on the banjo. There’s no telling where they will land with a little bit of time and focus on honing their extremely unique style of ‘bluegrass backed pop’ music! We’ll definitely have Coffee House seats available (reserved by phone only) for this sure to be sold out ‘home town’ show!
The Fiddleheads are a group of bluegrass-inspired, genre-crossing musicians from Dahlonega, Georgia formed by mandolin player Zak McConnell in the fall of 2009. They first performed in front of a packed audience in Shott Auditorium of North Georgia College & State University in November of that year when they instantly amazed the audience, wowing them with renditions of traditional bluegrass ballads, modern rock, and songs from the pinnacle of 80′s pop music.
Michael Wallace and Jake Larios, with whom Zak had worked on previous occasions for various projects within the University’s music department, were natural choices to fill the band’s guitarist and banjoist slots. Each had long histories with bluegrass music, yet from varying backgrounds. To round out the then-quartet, Trygve Myers, longtime friend of Zak and past musical collaborator, was brought in to play bass – both stand up and electric. The group continued to play gigs, weddings, and other concerts for the next year and a half, enjoying perpetual growth and success, which stepped up considerably when they added popular local vocalist Adam Kersh to their lineup in January of 2011.
This addition also helped the band make a ‘to the moon’ giant leap in popularity when they were invited to America’s Got Talent in July of this year – and judge Howie brought them back for the Wildcard show. Though they didn’t make it to the next round, the experience seriously catalyzed both their popularity and their desire to further define their ‘own’ sound. They are currently working on a CD to showcase this and performing their first established ‘venue’ show since their NBC debut at The Crimson Moon Café, one of the southeast’s’ premier listening venues. Tickets are $14 in advance and $16 day of show, and can be purchased in advance at www.thecrimsonmoon.com, and the day of the event in person or by calling 706.864. 3982. However, with only 100 seats available, this event promises to be sold out show so advance reservations are highly recommended.
TRADITIONAL MUSIC JAM
The Buzzard Mountain Boys
and/or Barefoot Creek
Sunday, October 23 ~ 2;00 - 5;00 PM
Absolutely Free!
Continuing a 100 year old tradition of pickin’, singin’, and grinnin’ in the c. 1858 Parker-Nix Storehouse where The Crimson Moon Cafe is located!
Traditional Music Jams on You Tube
Multi talented local musicians and band members from several different area bands usually host this nearly 100 year weekly tradition in the c.1858 Parker Nix Storehouse where The Crimson Moon Café makes its home. Blue Grass, Old Time, Country/Blues standards, and American Folk are the most likely tunes to bubble up, but any American ‘traditional’ music is welcome. Occasionally, the owner of The Crimson Moon Café climbs on stage to join them for a few songs as well, but anyone who knows how to play an instrument or sing is welcome to join in – often with talented musicians picking on their instruments to back you up if desired!
Hosted by Rick Harris
Sunday, October 23 ~ 6;30 - 8;30 PM
Multi-instrumentalist, jazz pianist, and talented vocalist, Rick Harris, hosts an evening vocal jam for ‘rat pack’ style music lovers to join in or just enjoy!
Area vocalists who love the smooth ‘rat pack’ music made famous by Frank Sinatra and his contemporaries will be invited to join Rick Harris, leader of the acclaimed vocal group, Mad Romance, as he provides the instrumental back drop for a new and exciting ‘vocal jam’ on most 4th Sundays of the month. Area musicians may also be invited to take turns joining Rick’s piano as a miniature orchestra of voices and instruments fills the c.1858 building that houses The Crimson Moon Café while you dine!
The Coming Attractions
Friday, October 28 ~ 8;00 - 10;00 PM+
$14 Advance Reservations / $16 Day of ShowPRESS QUOTES ABOUT DAVIN MCCOY
"Soulful, rootsy, rock with a heavy folk influence. If you've ever enjoyed records from Otis Redding, Sam Cooke, Allman Bros., and the Beatles, then you will inevitably love the sounds of Davin McCoy. His latest album seems to emerge from a music lover's fantasy, exuding a refreshing yet nostalgic feel of simply great music." -SIR Music Magazine
"Thanks to Davin McCoy for packing the house this past Saturday!! Looking forward to another show!!" -The Local "Drawing from a rich heritage of songwriters past and present, Davin has the ability to dance intricately upon daily pains with an introspective optimism that is both fresh and bewildering. He is a young songwriter whose talent is sure to rise with each strum and each note sung" - Hittin The Note Magazine
"Davin's emotionally driven music touches a variety of artists ranging from Cat Stevens, Dave Matthews, Shawn Mullins, Damien Rice and David Gray. The maturity found in Davin's soulful, almost self-sacrificingly emotional songwriting and performing could be described as no less than haunting." -SIR Music Magazine
www.MySpace.com/DavinMcCoy
www.DavinMcCoy.com
'Red Room' Piano Bar
Hosted by Rick harris
Friday, October 28 ~ 9;30 - 11;30 PM
Absolutely Free!
Dahlonega’s ‘music man’, Rick Harris, plays ‘step back in time a bit’ songs from the 1920’s to the 1960’s on the corner on the piano, with horn in hand of course, and folks singing along when the ‘spirit’ moves them!
The c.1858 Half Moon Saloon’s new Red Room Piano Bar is the perfect place to step upstairs for after dinner or show entertainment, drinks, dessert, or even an evening snack from our Half Moon Saloon’s new ‘Moonlight Menu’, (served 9 to 11pm on Friday and Saturday nights starting Oct. 21st! ) The repertoire of multi-instrumentalist and singer host, Rick Harris, includes 100’s of the ‘Old Standards’, Stride and Rag Time music from the 1920’s and forward, as well as blues, honky-tonk, and rock/pop tunes from the 1960’s and 70’s. With many years accompanying fine singers - and many horn/string playing friends in the area - you never know who’ll show up to join him ‘stepping back in time’ a bit on his 88 keys!
Saturday, October 29 ~ 8;00 - 10;00+
$25 Advance Reservations / $30 Day of ShowThink Bluegrass, Newgrass, Gospelgrass, Rock N' Rollgrass...and you're thinking John Cowan, previous lead singer for New grass Revival - on his first performance with his band after touring with The Doobie Brothers!
www.JohnCowan.com
MORE INFO RE: JOHN COWAN "The Voice"
True innovators like John Cowan break boundaries and personify innovation. John’s ability to take audiences on a musical journey through multiple genres has made him one of the most unique vocal artists of his generation. John Cowan rose to fame when he became the lead singer for New Grass Revival. He and band mates Sam Bush, Bela Fleck and Pat Flynn introduced a new generation of music fans to an explosive, experimental brand of bluegrass…Newgrass! However, after inspiring and entertaining fans for nearly two decades, New Grass Revival disbanded in True innovators like John Cowan break boundaries and personify innovation. John’s ability to take audiences on a musical journey through multiple genres has made him one of the most unique vocal artists of his generation.
John Cowan rose to fame when he became the lead singer for New Grass Revival. He and band mates Sam Bush, Bela Fleck and Pat Flynn introduced a new generation of music fans to an explosive, experimental brand of bluegrass…Newgrass! However, after inspiring and entertaining fans for nearly two decades, New Grass Revival disbanded in 1990. On his own, John was free to give his creative muse full rein. He recorded a series of critically acclaimed albums spanning the musical spectrum, often bending and blending genres.
In the early nineties, John joined the Doobie Brothers and lent both his bass and vocal skills to this iconic band on tour. However, after just two short years, John once again felt restless and returned to a solo career that allowed him more expressive freedom. As the 21st century began, John found himself coming full circle, returning to his roots in Newgrass and forming The John Cowan Band. Though the line-up has changed from time to time, John has always surrounded himself with only the finest acoustic musicians.
The band’s current line-up features John on bass and lead vocals, Jeff Autry on guitar (acknowledged as one of America’s best flat-pickers), John Frazier on mandolin (a true rising star in the acoustic world), Shad “Lightning” Cobb on fiddle (world renowned for his blazing finger work) and Bryon Larrance on percussion (the newest addition to JCB, allowing for an expanded repertoire). John comments, “Our music has evolved organically, its rooted in my Newgrass days but I’m also exploring and breaking new ground as well…these guys are very talented and I love playing with ‘em…of course the true measure is the fantastic response we’ve gotten from audiences on tour, we love performing, it's food for the soul.”
A pioneer of what has become known as “newgrass” and “jamband” music, Cowan first performed at the famed festival with his legendary band New Grass Revival. His new album, 8,745 ft., clearly illustrates why Cowan is a perennial Telluride favorite. Recorded live, featuring Cowan and an assortment of the great players who have appeared with him there over the years, 8,745 ft. showcases Cowan’s amazing command of a range of styles and his effortless blending of rock and bluegrass, jazz and folk, blues and reggae, recapturing the magic of that ground-breaking experimentation he first started and taking it to the next level.
FINAL LINE UP FOR
MTN. MUSIC SHOWCASE
THE GEORGIA MUDCATS
One of the souths' top tier Old Time bands who headlined at Athen's recent North Georgia Folk Festival
Von Grey