The Barns at Wolf Trap Fall 2008 Schedule

Sorry for my brief hiatus from blogging, but I just returned from a week of R&R...which mostly consisted of hanging out in Columbus, Ohio during a 3 day blackout. Good times.

Thought I'd jump right in and provide some details for our fall Barns schedule which is 100% booked and currently on-sale. Unfortunately, one of the season's best shows was cancelled due to a scooter injury sustained by Nashville based rock artist Will Hoge, but we hope to see him back on the schedule for the spring, supported by the alt-country quartet, The Everybodyfields.

Take a look and buy a ticket!

The Iguanas - Hailing from New Orleans, this quartet fuses an eclectic combination of roots rock, New Orleans R&B, Latin & Caribbean rhythms with sophisticated song arrangement and lyrical content. Last at Wolf Trap in 2006, the band returns in support of their latest release, Plastic Silver 9 Volt Heart.

Sat. Oct. 11
7:30 PM
$20.00
Rock
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Saffire- The Uppity Blues Women - With their infectious brand of acoustic blues, this trio of musicians has scored legions of fans through 6 studio albums and one live release filled with soulful originals and expert interpretations of classic blues tunes. Currently touring behind Deluxe Edition, featuring over 75 minutes of material hand-picked by the band.

Sun. Oct. 12
7:30 PM
$25.00
Blues
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Riders in the Sky - Known as one of the hardest working bands on the scene today, this quartet of musicians have over 5000 live appearances under their belt, offering a collection of cowboy/western song covers, original works and comedy.

Wed. Oct. 15
8:00 PM
$30.00
Country
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Eroica Trio - Recognized as one of the world's the most sought after chamber-music groups, the Eroica Trio brings harmony among three pianos showcasing technical virtuosity, irresistible enthusiasm and sensual elegance all resulting in a multiple list of Grammy nominations. The Eroica Trio performs the Beethoven Triple Concerto more frequently than any other trio in the world, having appeared with renowned symphonies such as Chicago, St. Louis, San Francisco, Mostly Mozart Orchestra, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Atlanta, Pittsburgh, Houston and Seattle.

Fri. Oct. 17
8:00 PM
$35.00
Classically trained piano trio
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Jon Carroll - Recording Artist, Producer, and Grammy Award winning songwriter, Jon Carroll returns to Wolf Trap since his last fall 2006 performance. Recently touring in support of his most recent album, Love Returns, Carroll was also a recent recipient of the 2006 Washington Area Music award (Wammie) winner 2006 for Best Instrumentalist in the Pop/ Rock genre.

Sat. Oct. 18
7:30 PM
$20.00
Pop/Rock
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The Flying Karamazov Brothers - This troupe of juggling entertainers began on the streets of Santa Cruz, California soon transforming into a internationally acclaimed comdedic troupe. Made popular by their wide range of performances with old and new elements from their repertoire, including performances with support from city orchestras.

Tues. Oct. 21 and Wednesday Oct. 22
8:00 PM
$35.00
Comedy, Theater, Music and Juggling
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Los Straitjackets/Laika & The Cosmonaults - This instrumental surf band combines a variety of old fashion rock and roll with various melodies often times including Spanish lyrics. The Los Straitjackets have a unique wardrobe with Aztec looking face masks paired up with black clothing creating their own distinctive stage presence. The group is currently touring in support of their 2007 release Rock en Español Vol. 1.

Thurs. Oct. 23
8:00 PM
$18.00
Rock
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Magpie

Fri. Oct. 24
8:00 PM
$18.00
Folk
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Chris Smither - This American singer/ songwriter, and guitarist has received fame for his folk/blues influenced music. Smither’s originals draw from deep blues inspiration, traditional folk tunes and modern poetry.

Fri. Oct. 31
8:00 PM
$22.00
Folk/Blues
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Christine Lavin - Singer/ Songwriter, popular for her politically influenced folk music and radical track titles, has recorded and released 17 solo albums of original material, and has produced more than eight compilation albums featuring the work of other singers and songwriters.

Sat. Nov. 1
8:00PM
$20.00
Contemporary Folk
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Elisa - Italian superstar makes her Wolf Trap debut in support of her July 15 U.S. debut album titled Dancing. Her tunes are Italian inspired but the majority are sung in English. Likened to Tori Amos, Corinne Bailey Rae, and Alanis Morisette.

Tues. Nov. 4
8:00 PM
$20.00
Rock/Italian pop
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Battlefield Band - Inspired by the rich heritage of Celtic music, Battlefield Band combines the vibrancy of today's Scottish cultural scene with a mix of old traditional sounds and lyrics that fuse ancient and modern instruments including bagpipes, fiddle, synthesizer, guitar, flutes, bodhran and accordion.

Wed. Nov. 5
8:00 PM
$22.00
Scottish Folk/ Celtic
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James Cotton - Last at the Barns in the spring of 1998, Grammy Award winning artist James Cotton showcases his multi-level blues dexterity and skills on the harmonica. Cotton is currently celebrating his 64th year in the entertainment business with a much anticipated return to The Barns stage.

Thurs. Nov. 6
8:00 PM
$25.00
Blues
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Jeremy Denk - Known for both his technical virtuosity and expressiveness, pianist Jeremy Denk combines note-perfect precision and control with an ability to recreate well-known music from scratch. Denk brings Beethoven’s Hammerklavier and Ives’s Concord sonatas to Wolf Trap's Discovery Series for the first time.

Fri. Nov. 7
8:00 PM
$35
Chamber Music/Piano
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Melissa Manchester - Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter, actress, and composer, Melissa Manchester is known for her classic sultry vocals and wholesome lyrics. Manchester is the first artist to have two movie themes nominated (The Promise and Ice Castles) for an Academy Award. She won the 1982 Grammy for Best Female Vocal Performance with her Billboard No. 5 hit, “You Should Hear How She Talks About You,” from her Hey Ricky LP.

Sat. Nov. 8
7:30 PM
$35.00
Adult Contemporary
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Chad & Jeremy - British pop icons return to the Barns showcasing their wistful folk lyrics and serene guitar skills with their Top 20 American hit “Yesterday’s Gone,” and Billboard’s Top 5 hit “Summer Song.”

Sun. Nov. 9
7:30 PM
$25.00
Folk/ Rock
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Duncan Sheik with Lauren Pritchard - Alternative singer/songwriter Duncan Sheik debuts at The Barns featuring an evening of his original pop hits, and selections from the Broadway musical Spring Awakening, for which he composed the Tony Award-winning score. Sheik is joined by Broadway actress Lauren Pritchard, an original cast member in Spring Awakening.

Wed. Nov. 12
8:00 PM
$30.00
Musical
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Richard Shindell/Ollabelle - Illustrative songwriter Richard Shindell showcases his poetic and clever folk music, ranging in topics from spirituality to politics. Alongside Shindell is Americana group Ollabelle, known for constantly recreating and transforming their music with a unique blend of blues, bluegrass, and gospel.

Thurs. Nov. 13
8:00 PM
$20.00
Musical
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Livingston Taylor - Taylor’s mellow style, warm charm and thoughtful eloquence defines his presence as one of the most respected musicians in the folk-pop world. Taylor’s most recent album, There You Are Again is a star-studded affair featuring siblings James and Kate, Vince Gill on electric guitar, and many other special guests.

Fri. Nov. 14 and Sat. Nov. 15
8:00 PM
$22.00
Folk Rock
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Loudon Wainwright III - After a ten year hiatus from The Barns, folk singer/songwriter Loudon Wainwright III returns in support of his recent album Recovery, showcasing his humorous and nakedly honest autobiographical songs.

Wed. Nov. 19
8:00 PM
$22.00
Folk
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Ari Hest/ Luke Brindley Band - Folk/rock artist Ari Hest makes his Wolf Trap debut alongside critically acclaimed local pop/rock act Luke Brindley Band. Having recently parted ways with his major label, Hest recently unleashed an independent project involving the release of one new song on his website each week for 52 weeks. Fans will have the opportunity to vote on the best 12 songs for inclusion on his forthcoming 2009 album. Luke Brindley returns to the Barns in support of his Five Songs EP released this past June.

Thurs. Nov. 20
8:00 PM
$16.00
Folk
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A Tribute to Warren Zevon - This tribute to one of America's most influential rock artists celebrates Zevon’s brilliant mind and his creative contributions to rock music, with performances by an eclectic mix of local artists including Jon Carroll, John Jennings, Patty Reese and The Cravin’ Dogs.

Fri. Nov. 21
8:00 PM
$20.00
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The Grandsons - Called “the hardest working band in D.C.” by The Washington Post, the roots rock quartet known as the Grandsons combine New Orleans rhythm and blues, rockabilly, swing, and country two-steps for a sound all their own. The Grandsons celebrated their 20th anniversary with their latest release, Live at The Barns: The Legendary Wolf Trap Recordings, Volume Two. Recorded from their 2006 Barns performance, the album captures the band’s trademark horn-powered rhythms and festive concert atmosphere.

Fri. Nov. 28
8:00 PM
$16.00
Rhythm & Blues
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John Eaton - Popular jazz pianist and one of the leading interpreters of American music presents Indiana on our Minds—An Evening of Music by Cole Porter and Hoagy Carmichael. This performance features a journey through the timelessly classic songs of Hoosier-born and uniquely different Porter and Carmichael, including "Night and Day," "Begin the Beguine," "Stardust," and "Georgia on My Mind." Eaton has performed at various venues from small local jazz clubs to command performances at the White House. Eaton has been working with Wolf Trap Recordings on an extensive American Popular Song series, having recently released his third volume titled John Eaton presents the American Popular Song, Volume III Blowin' in the Wind - The '60s Music Revolution.

Sat. Nov. 29
7:30 PM
$25.00
Piano/Jazz
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Schooner Fare - Popular for their captivating harmonies and high energy stage presence, Schooner Fare combines their talents on six-string guitars, twelve-string guitars and banjos creating original and traditional maritime and topical songs that have been applauded by such folk music icons as the Kingston Trio, the Limeliters, the Clancy Brothers, and Tom Paxton.

Thurs. Dec. 4 and Fri. Dec. 5
8:00 PM
$25.00
Celtic/British folk
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