Sellersville Theater 1894

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Special Guest:
Tim Farrell

Tim Farrell understands well the intricate mechanics of music, yet his playing and original compositions display an elegant simplicity that celebrates the purity of the acoustic guitar. He is on the faculty of the Community Conservatory in Doylestown, PA where he is also the Artistic Director of the Stretched Strings Concert and Workshop Series.

Echoes Welcomes:

Alex de Grassi

Finger-style Guitar Master

Saturday, August 2, 2008
8:00pm - $25.00*

Alex de Grassi was drawn to the playing of British finger-style acoustic guitarists Bert Jansch & John Renbourn, as well as American innovators Leo Kottke & John Fahey. de Grassi recorded his debut Turning: Turning Back in 1978 for Will Ackerman's then-fledgling Windham Hill label (Acoustic Guitar magazine recently cited this album among the top ten essential finger-style recordings) followed up with several critically acclaimed albums. Alex is a Grammy Award nominee, scored numerous films, collaborates with various world-music artists and he's the subject of a PBS concert-interview television show, Alex de Grassi: The Artist's Profile.

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The Yardbirds

"For Your Love"

Sunday, August 3, 2008
7:30pm - $35.00*

Rock & Roll Hall of Famers The Yardbirds were hugely influential during the 60's British Invasion pop scene & found commercial success by charting with six top ten hits including "For Your Love," "Heart Full of Soul," "Shapes of Things," & "Over Under Sideways Down". Although guitarists Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page took their respective careers into other directions, original members Jim McCarty & Chris Dreja remained with the Yardbirds throughout its existence.

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Kenny Rankin

Jazz-pop Singer-songwriter

Friday, August 8, 2008
8:00pm - $25.00*

With a remarkable recording career that spans four decades, Kenny Rankin is an insightful songwriter, a distinctive guitarist and a world-class singer, possessing an uncanny ability to cut straight to a song's emotional heart. Kenny's talents have been recognized by his peers including Peggy Lee, Carmen McRae & Mel Torme who've covered his songs. Rankin played guitar on Dylan's landmark Bringing It All Back Home. Johnny Carson was such a huge fan that Kenny appeared on the Tonight Show over twenty times!

Special Guest:
Liz Longley

Ani DiFranco has praised Liz's music as "Gorgeous", adding "I love it!" Liz Longley's textured voice evokes unconventional reactions from music lovers wherever she plays!

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The John Cowan Band
&
The Rowan Brothers

Newgrass Double-Dose

Thursday, August 14, 2008
8:00pm - $15.00*
THEATER MEMBERS - $10.00

New Grass Revival's lead singer & bassist John Cowan rose to fame with band-mates Sam Bush, Bela Fleck & Pat Flynn having introduced new generations to an explosive & experimental brand of bluegrass. A musical innovator - John's ability to move easily between music styles while blending & bending genres into creative new forms - has made him one of the most significant voices in acoustic music over the past thirty years.

Described as modern day Everly Brothers with a splash of bluegrass, Chris and Lorin Rowan hail from the Boston area where their more famous brother Peter was already making a name for himself. Several Rowan Brothers songs were recorded by prominent artists ranging from Jefferson Starship to Ricky Skaggs.

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Mark Hummel's
Blues Harmonica Blowout

Featuring Kenny Neal,
Magic Dick & Steve Guyger

Friday, August 15, 2008
8:00pm - $29.50*

In addition to fronting his own band - The Blues Survivors - the incredibly powerful harmonica player-vocalist Mark Hummel has been taking other legendary harp players on the road since '91.

"Mark Hummel is simply one of the best harmonica players working today..." - Huey Lewis

Kenny Neal is one of the most well-respected contemporary blues musicians. In addition to recording a dozen albums & touring worldwide, Kenny starred on Broadway in the lead of the acclaimed musical, Mule Bone earning him the prestigious Theater World Award. His list of musical references is a Who's Who of Blues and R'nB, including B.B. King, Bonnie Raitt, Muddy Waters, Aaron Neville, Buddy Guy and John Lee Hooker.

Magic Dick - A founding member of The J. Geils Band, Magic Dick has performed as a guest artist harmonica soloist for Patty Smyth, Debbi Harri, Full Circle, The Del Fuegos and Ryuici Sakamota, among others. He has devoted many years of experimentation and searching for new sounds and stylings for the harmonica.

Philly's own Steve Guyger is one of the finest blues harmonica players & singers in the world today and has shared the stage with some of the greats including Charlie Musselwhite, Little Sammy Davis, Rod Piazza & Kim Wilson of the T-Birds. "The best harp player I've ever seen." - The late William Clarke

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Craig Thatcher Band
- An Eric Clapton Retrospective

Saturday, August 16, 2008
8:00pm - $21.50*

Hometown Hero Craig Thatcher brings his Eric Clapton Retrospective back to Sellersville, spanning Yardbirds, John Mayall's Blues Breakers, Cream, Blind Faith, Delaney & Bonnie and Friends, Derek & the Dominoes and right up to the present. Expect to hear many classics, which may include "Layla", "Sunshine of Your Love", "Badge", "I Shot the Sheriff", "Lay Down Sally" & "Crossroads". Craig Thatcher Band always sells out, so getting tickets well in advance is strongly advised.

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Billy Bob Thornton
& The Boxmasters

Academy Award Winner Rocks Out

Tuesday, August 19, 2008
8:00pm - $29.50*

Screenwriter, actor & director Billy Bob Thornton makes his Sellersville Theater debut with his first love: drumming & singing with his group – The Boxmasters. They're fashioned after a 60's-era mod band whose upbeat rhythms and infectious arrangements contrast sardonically with the very dark themes they explore lyrically. Charismatic and uniquely talented, Thornton has established himself as one of the most sought after filmmakers of his generation.

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Special Guest:
Blake Allen

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Hal Ketchum

Grand Ole Opry Member

Thursday, August 21, 2008
8:00pm - $27.50*

Hal Ketchum got a quick ticket to fame with his first single "Small Town Saturday Night" from his gold debut album Past the Point of Rescue, whose title track also topped the country charts. A subsequent string of hits followed including "Sure Love", "Hearts Are Gonna Roll", "Mama Knows the Highway" and "Stay Forever" totaling more than four million in CD sales. This member of the Grand Ole Opry is also a respected songwriter, with the likes of Neil Diamond and Trisha Yearwood covering his tunes.

"Hal Ketchum possesses … the most effervescent voice in country music" - USA Today

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Chris Hillman's Web Site
Herb Pedersen's Web Site

Special Guests:
Blue Roots

Chris Hillman &
Herb Pedersen

Desert Rose & Byrds Hit-makers

Friday, August 22, 2008
8:00pm - $29.50*

Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Famer Chris Hillman is a pioneer of California Country Rock Sound; as member of the Byrds, he penned classics like “So You Want to be A Rock and Roll Star" with band-mate Roger McGuinn, with whom he subsequently re-grouped in McGuinn-Clark-Hillman. Chris was also in the Americana trail blazing band Flying Burrito Brothers and - with his life-long pal Herb Pedersen - founded The Desert Rose Band, which yielded over a dozen country hits including the chart-toppers “He’s Back & I’m Blue” & “I Still Believe in You.”

Herb Pedersen’s recording discography is a who's who of the 70s & 80s singer-songwriter scene, including Dan Fogelberg, Emmylou Harris, David Grisman & Jerry Garcia. In addition to the Desert Rose Band with Chris Hillman, Herb was also in the seminal folk-bluegrass band the Laurel Canyon Ramblers. Herb also contributed to TV & film sound tracks including Rockford Files, Smokey and The Bandit, the Maverick & The Simpsons.

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Special Guests:
Beau Django

Performing jazz that is sweet upbeat Gypsy heat, Beau Django features guitar virtuoso Andre Riege, young mandolin prodigy Bryce Milano along with founder Jon Dichter on rhythm guitar; they play an extensive repertoire focusing on the music of Django Reinhardt, Stephane Grappelli and The Hot Club of France.

Echoes Welcomes:

Jesse Cook

Saturday, August 23, 2008
8:00pm - $33.00*

Passion, energy, virtuosity - Jesse Cook is a phenomenon. His unique brand of Rumba Flamenco has dazzled audiences around the globe, coupled with fiery performances and his eagerness to embrace a variety of different musical cultures. A popular worldwide touring attraction, Jesse's albums have achieved gold status in Canada and have made Billboard's world music chart. Jesse has incorporated wide-ranging styles into his music, including Caribbean, Brazilian, jazz, Middle Eastern and electronica. His passionate virtuoso guitar playing has dazzle audiences & musicians alike.

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