Hello Ripton Community Coffee House Friends!
Please join us Saturday November 5th for a concert with Grammy Award-winning finger-picker Pat Donohue!
Chet Atkins called Pat one of the greatest finger-pickers in the world today; Leo Kottke called his playing “haunting.” His devotion to acoustic guitar has made him an American standard, as he echoes the tones of Robert Johnson, Blind Blake, Merle Travis or Muddy Waters. A versatile guitarist’s guitarist, Pat enjoys entertaining fans with intricate finger-picking, easy wit, and nimble interpretations of old blues, swing, R&B and original tunes.
Pat is certainly one of the most listened to finger-pickers in the world. As a songwriter and guitarist for the “Guys All-Star Shoe Band” of Minnesota Public Radio’s A Prairie Home Companion, Pat got to show off his savvy licks and distinctive original songs to millions of listeners each week.
“If it were it easy, every finger-style guitarist would play as well as Pat Donohue. A Midwesterner with the rhythm of a drummer and the soul of a New Orleans saxophonist, Donohue has the fingers of the world’s finest guitarists.” —Dirty Linen
“Donohue is a clever songwriter who uses intelligent, creative rhymes and wastes few words. His instrumentals display his characteristic of clarity and ingenuity, combining the essential qualities of the originals with his own recognizable fresh sound. He brilliantly mixes register changes, picking variations and tricks, and bass line melodies. Even the simplest musical conventions take on a richness under his fingers.”—Acoustic Guitar Magazine
“A masterful guitarist and talented singer-songwriter of the blues, folk, and jazz... Donohue is a natural entertainer who possesses bundles of charm and wit.” —Los Angeles Times
“It is clear that Kottke has not overestimated Donohue's ability.”
—Los Angeles Times
Our doors open at 7:00. There are no advance ticket sales.
Open mic starts at 7:30- To sign up for one of the four 12 minute open mic slots,
please call 388-9782 or email andreachesman@gmail.com
The featured artist set begins between 8:30 and 9:00 pm
$10 general
$15 generous
$3 kids 12 and under
For more information call 388-9782 or visit http://rcch.org/
This month's refreshments will benefit Friends of the Ripton Community Coffee House.
Plan your arrival time accordingly. It's good to arrive early for the best seating!
Thanks, hope to see you there!
The Ripton Community Coffee House.
1305 Vermont Route 125
Information-802-388-9782
Upcoming concerts:
December 3rd - Jory Nash
January 7th - The Brothers Brothers
Feb 4th - The Matt Flinner Trio
March 4th - Quiles & Cloud
More to be announced!