Saturday Dec. 6th at The Ripton Community Coffee House!
Lewis Franco performs as a vocalist, songwriter, and guitarist with The Missing Cats – an acoustic jazz combo, with Will Patton (mandolin), Dono Schabner (guitar), and Clyde Stats (upright bass). They will be joined by The Brown-Eyed Girls, Louisa Franco and Zoe Olson for this show-
They do originals as well as gypsy swing and jive swing tunes from the 1930's and 40's, featuring close 3-part vocal rhythm harmonies and thrilling improvisation.Lewis Franco has been a fixture on the Vermont acoustic music scene for many years, entertaining audiences of all ages with clever and occasionally profound lyrics, delightfully tuneful melodies, and a fun-loving presence. Vermont Public Radio’s Robert Resnik calls Franco, “a brilliant songwriter – one of our very finest.Former Northern Power employee-turned-singer/songwriter Lewis Franco is one of Vermont’s best-kept musical secrets. An understated and good-natured family man residing in the greater Montpelier area, Franco is one of the Green Mountains’ most gifted musicians, a performer who is able to wrap well-crafted lyrics around catchy musical melodies, and possesses the guitar chops and musical sensibility to match.
The evening begins with an open mic at 7:30 followed by a short intermission where delicious baked good are served along with VT. Coffee Co coffee, teas, hot chocolate etc. Each month the kitchen is run by various area non-profits.
The featured artist set begins between 8:30 and 9:00 pm depending on the number of open mic slots filled.
For more information and to sign up for one of our 4 -12 minute open mics slot call 388-9782 no more than 2 weeks before the next show. or visit http://rcch.org/
Doors open at 7pm. No advance ticket sales.$10/$8/kids $3-and more if you are able- All proceeds go to our performers!
The Ripton Community Coffee House
1305 Vermont 125, Ripton, Vermont 05786
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