Hello Coffee House Friends!
Please join us Saturday October 1st for a concert with Joe Crookston!
We welcome Joe Crookston~songwriter, singer, guitarist, painter, fiddler, banjo player, storyteller and believer in all things possible. Joe's not afraid to walk outside the trends creating his own version of magic. He’ll surprise you and awaken the cynics. He’s plumbing for lyrical gold like a social archeologist. His story songs are universal, his rhythm infectious and in concert, he is funny as hell one moment and transcendent the next.
His CD, “Able Baker Charlie & Dog” received the most airplay of any folk acoustic recording and was awarded:“Album of the Year” by the International Folk Alliance in Memphis, TN. He received a year-long songwriting grant from the Rockefeller Foundation to travel throughout New York State, collect stories, and write original songs.
His favorite quote about his music is:
“I hate folk music, but I absolutely LOVE Joe Crookston’s music!”
“At every Festival, I hope to find the gift of one artist whose songwriting and performance really stands out. Joe Crookston was that gift for me this year at the Philadelphia Folk Festival … Stunning performance, great songs … and not a word wasted. I love that!”
— David Francey, multi-Juno Award Winner
What people are saying about Joe:
Joe Crookston’s highly-anticipated concert launched the 7th season of “Folk Night at The Registry” in Kitchener. Joe captured the audience from the opening seconds, and held them spellbound throughout the show. Many of his songs were familiar from their regular appearances at our local song circle, and Joe’s invitation to sing along was heartily embraced by the audience. His show at the Kitchener Theatre was an evening of sharing and community, and was perhaps the finest concert I’ve presented in 16 years. Joe is sure to build on that community wherever he performs. – From Jack Cole, Registry Theatre Kitchener Ontario
This is not reviewers hype…this guy is flat out good”
— Rodger Nichols of The Dalles Oregon Chronicle
We of course already know Joe Crookston. His earlier show at 2nd Saturday was the best concert I have ever seen there in my 30+ years of attendance”. – Tom Yeager, Songbird Sanctuary
With all the performers out there, an artist has to go beyond good…and Joe does.”
— Sing Out Magazine
Joe Crookston is decidedly one of today’s standout troubadours. On Darkling & the BlueBird Jubilee, he sings the heart pure, he sings the soul holy, he sings the mind unshackled, and he sings the world loud and true.” ––Roots Music Examiner
This month's refreshments will benefit Friends of the Ripton Church
Open mic starts at 7:30- To sign up for one of the four 12 minute open mic slots , call 388-9782.
The featured artist set begins between 8:30 and 9:00 pm
Our doors open at 7:00. There are no advance ticket sales.
$10 general
$15 generous
$3 kids 12 and under
For more information call 388-9782 or visit http://rcch.org/
To sign up for an open mic slot, please call 388-9782 or email andreachesman@gmail.com
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:
November 5th Pat Donohue
December 3rd Jory Nash
January 7th The Brothers Brothers
Feb 4th The Matt Flinner Trio
More to be announced!