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Information for Sautee Jamboree 2010
Thank you for your interest in the 5th Annual Sautee Jamboree. We would like to provide our patrons with information and as much detail as possible concerning the weekend. If you have any questions after going through the following list, please contact us by sending an email to tdeadwyler@snca.org or by calling SNCA, Monday thru Friday between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm at 706-878-3300. Remember, Sautee Jamboree is a family friendly environment and all patrons are asked to respect this.Box office opens at 5:00 pm on Friday 9/24.
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FRIDAY NIGHT - SEPTEMBER 24th |
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Indigo GirlsIt’s been two decades since the Indigo Girls launched their career with their independently released debut album, 1987’s Strange Fire. Now, after entertaining millions of fans with their 10 major-label studio albums (nine on Epic Records and one, 2006’s Despite Our Differences, on Hollywood Records), Emily Saliers and Amy Ray have come full circle with the independent release of their new 2-CD album, Poseidon And The Bitter Bug, on their new label IG Recordings, distributed through Vanguard Records. The new album reunites the Grammy-winning duo with veteran producer, arranger and keyboardist Mitchell Froom (Elvis Costello, Paul McCartney, Los Lobos and others), who worked on the Indigo Girls’ acclaimed 2006 release, Despite Our Differences. Longtime bassist Clare Kenny, drummer Matt Chamberlin and engineer David Boucher make up the rest of the core band but the sound is pure Indigo Girls, with uplifting, effortless harmonies; honest, passionately involved lyrics and infectious melodies. “Mitchell was able to build a bridge between Emily’s songs and my songs more successfully than anyone we’ve worked with, says Ray, “he’s a musicians’ musician and has a very clear idea of what will work.” Adds Saliers, “He likes Amy’s music and he likes my music, which is not the easiest thing to find because we are so different and our songs are different.” The album was recorded in Atlanta in a whirlwind 3-week session – they wanted to keep a sense of spontaneity and discovery to the process. And it’s the songwriting that shines on Poseidon, with the duo exploring new approaches to melody, harmonics and rhythm, especially on Saliers’ “Digging For Your Dream,” which she says is “as close to R&B as I’ve ever gotten,” and Ray’s “Sugar Tongue,” a fevered meditation on colonialism that finds her experimenting with her higher vocal range to capture an innocence not commonly displayed by the fiery rocker. Says Saliers, “For a band like us, it might feel inauthentic if we tried to branch out in some crazy way musically. That's why Amy makes solo records, so she can do her own thing outside of what we do together. As a unit, we do what we do and Mitchell just happens to bring the best out of it. That's a good thing at this point in our career.” One thing the Girls have done differently on Poseidon is include a second CD that features acoustic versions of all the songs, plus a bonus track, “Salty South.” It’s a chance for listeners to hear stripped down, organic versions of the songs – just the Girls in a room with a few mics – before the arrangements changed with the addition of the band. With a Grammy, six Grammy nominations and a legacy of releases and tours behind them, the Indigo Girls have outlasted many of their peers and forged their own way in the music business. They’ve always thought independently, and have always balanced their commitment to music and performing with an unwavering commitment to social, political and environmental issues – Ray and Saliers don’t just talk the talk; they walk the walk. In 1991, Ray and Saliers co-founded the non-profit organization Honor the Earth to raise awareness and financial support for indigenous environmental justice, and over the years they have supported groups fighting for women’s rights, civil rights for same-sex couples, and the abolition of the death penalty as well as voter registration. Now with their own imprint, the Girls have come full circle; they’ve weathered the ups and downs of the music industry and come out with their musical vision and enthusiasm intact. “I am overwhelmingly excited to be independent because it really is where the heart of music sits for me,” says Ray, “I don't have many regrets about the major-label life of the band because we certainly got a lot out of it. We were lucky enough to be on Epic when Pearl Jam and Rage Against The Machine were our label-mates and the company was developing bands with the intent of creating catalog artists. That has all changed, and it's just not worth being on a major. It hasn’t felt worth it for a long time. Beyond that, it never fed my soul the way an independent career can.” “I feel a great sense of freedom in finally being rid of the major-label world,” Ray says. “It’s been a burden for a while for me. I felt an honesty and sincerity making Poseidon, because I fully believe in independence.” Saliers says, “It fees liberating and centering, even in the midst of change.” Poseidon And The Bitter Bug is the work of career artists at the top of their artistic game, invigorated to be doing what they love best, writing and performing music. With these two CDs, the Indigo Girls give listeners an intimate look at their songwriting and how it is affected by the recording process. Poseidon is a release that affirms the Indigo Girls position not only as musical icons but as artists who continue to live up to the high standards they have set for themselves. |
Roxie WatsonRoxie Watson is a five piece string band that is birthing a new musical genre – “alterna-grass” – a finely crafted blend of bluegrass, country, western and blues, with splashes of soul, zydeco and Hee Haw. Roxie Watson draws from the varied talents and musical histories of each of her members to deliver rich harmonies, amazing fretwork, and soulful solos. When you experience Roxie Watson’s music, you may spontaneously break into a two-step, hanker after an old flame, or simply relish the sweetness of a summer rain. Whatever your response, there’s no denying that each member of Roxie Watson is playing the music she was born
to play. When Sonia Tetlow (banjo, vocals) heard all the fuss about this amazing string band on the back of a truck, she decided then and there to go buy a banjo and jump on in– the band was ecstatic to have their fourth member! At that same truck show, Becky Shaw (acoustic guitar, accordion, lap steel, harmonica, vocals) fell in love with the Roxie Watson sound. Later on down the road, she was asked to sit in on a song or 2 with the gals, and at that moment she was enthusiastically welcomed into the fold. At last, Roxie Watson as we know it was born and has been writing original songs and collecting surprising covers ever since. Roxie Watson is now on a crusade to serenade the world, maybe even from the back of a pickup truck. |
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Mosier BrothersTwenty-five years ago, Jeff and Johnny Mosier started playing banjo and guitar for fun in church or wherever people needed or wanted to hear bluegrass. As time went on, they developed a repertoire based mostly on the request that they received at parties and picnics. Then in the mid-eighties , they began their connection with WRFG 89.3 in Atlanta as they created and produced "Born in a Barn" a weekly bluegrass radio show featuring a mix of new and old bluegrass recordings as well as live music, interviews and the ever popular "phone festival" - the segment of the program where people could call them and jam with them on the radio live. Jeff says, "Not everybody is lucky enough to play music with their family. Words can't describe how wonderful it is to play music with your on brother." With their tight harmonies and impromptu style of bluegrass, the magic begins with the very first note and always leaves you wanting more. |
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SATURDAY - SEPTEMBER 25th |
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Michelle Malone Michelle Malone is an Internationally acclaimed Roots Rock and Blues singer, songwriter and slide guitarist.
Malone, who hails from Atlanta, has won numerous Creative Loafing and Atlanta Magazine Awards including Album of the Year, Best Female Vocalist(4x) and Best Acoustic Guitarist (2x). Her last 2 CD's (Sugar Foot and Debris) were on the Grammy ballot for best Contemporary Blues and Best Americana Albums. |
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Sonia LeighSonia Leigh is a singer/songwriter hailing from Atlanta, Georgia recently signed with Zac
Brown's Southern Ground Records and is fresh off the nationwide Breaking Southern
Ground tour with the Zac Brown Band. She is currently working on recording her new
album, produced by Zac Brown, due out summer 2010. |
Mosier BrothersTwenty-five years ago, Jeff and Johnny Mosier started playing banjo and guitar for fun in church or wherever people needed or wanted to hear bluegrass. As time went on, they developed a repertoire based mostly on the request that they received at parties and picnics. Then in the mid-eighties , they began their connection with WRFG 89.3 in Atlanta as they created and produced "Born in a Barn" a weekly bluegrass radio show featuring a mix of new and old bluegrass recordings as well as live music, interviews and the ever popular "phone festival" - the segment of the program where people could call them and jam with them on the radio live. Jeff says, "Not everybody is lucky enough to play music with their family. Words can't describe how wonderful it is to play music with your on brother." With their tight harmonies and impromptu style of bluegrass, the magic begins with the very first note and always leaves you wanting more. |
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Shane Pruitt BandBased in Spartanburg, South Carolina, the Shane Pruitt Band is bringing its raw, refined, explorative, and expressive brand of blues all across the Southeast. Formed in the Fall of 2005, the Shane Pruitt Band is quickly becoming one of the most recognized and popular bands in the area. Since its emergence on the local music scene, the Shane Pruitt Band has opened for numerous National Acts, headlined several local blues festivals, and has received a lot of support from local media outlets. |
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LingoHailing from Marietta, Georgia, Lingo has been turning heads in the southeast for over two years. With their infectious blend of songwriting and jam, they continue to blossom into one of the premier live acts in the region. With their debut album due out in the fall, recorded by Athens producer, John Keane (Widespread Panic, R.E.M, B-52's, Indigo Girls...Etc), with a guest appearance by Randall Bramblett, Lingo will continue to rapidly grow into a funky force to be reckoned with. Lingo garners a sound that remains undefinable, yet recognizable. Whether it is the mixture of the subtle acoustic guitar accompanied by the flair of the electric guitar, the unique vocals that capture your attention, or the prominent bass and percussion that add their own signatures to the Lingo sound, it is clear that Lingo's music has tapped into something unique and special. Justin Tramble (lead vocals, acoustic guitar) is the recognizable front man that connects with the audience. His magnetic stage presence and unique vocals bring energy to the band. Justin is the brother of fellow band member, Alex Tramble (bass). Alex is a special musician that will make a mark on the music scene with his unquestionable talent. His talent is far beyond his years. Phil Washington (drums) adds his own, very unique style influenced by his New Orleans roots and many years of performing and touring. Dylan Burke (lead guitar) is one of the biggest aspects of the band. Dylan’s solos are what make Lingo so dynamic. He has talent beyond his years…way beyond his years. Lingo has performed with, and opened for many great bands, including the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Wet Willie, The Lee Boys, Rebirth Brass Band, Jeff Mosier & The Mosier Brothers, The Jack Pearson Band. Lingo is currently touring the club and festival circuit throughout the southeast, east coast and beyond. |
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DAVIN McCOYDavin McCoy offers unique and refreshing rock music full of soul reminiscent of the classics but distinctively new and highly accessible to a wide audience. Inspired by a diverse group of legendary musicians from Ray LaMontagne to Otis Redding, Davin's stage presence and charisma make him a captivating live performer. Musical icons Chuck Leavell (Rolling Stones, Allman Brothers Band), Randall Bramblett, and Davis Causey were so impressed with Davin's raw songs that they joined his latest project and performed along with a borrowed Widespread Panic horn section on his new album entitled So Good, So Cruel. Davin and his band are currently touring throughout the US in support of the album. |
