Text Box: *Chuck Brodsky Wednesday Jan 14 (Special House Concert Appearance #1) Call or e-mail for reservations Text Box: O Susanna Concerts THAT BOOKSTORE IN BLYTHEVILLE Text Box: Bill and Kate Isles (TBIB) Friday February 13 Text Box: Bill Isles returned to performing after a twenty-five year hiatus in February of 2000. Since that time, he has become one of the most highly-respected singer/songwriters in the Minnesota acoustic scene and has begun to get national and international attention. His songs are down-to-earth poetic reflections of life experiences and often explore adventurous metaphorical worlds. These worlds vary greatly in scope and texture such as the differences between the clever honky-tonk ambiguity of "The Hole in Our Town" and the enchanting feel of "Sistine Chapel", both from his 2003 release "The Threshold". Each of his compositions provides a spectrum of interpretation opportunities, as well, as demonstrated by "Sistine Chapel". At first, you might conclude that the song is a first-person account of Michelangelo’s first visit to scope out the project at the Sistine Chapel, but you start to realize that, perhaps, this is also an artist’s perception of entering the “chapel” of his/her audience. Then, again, it also hints at the intimate interaction of lovers. It is this multi-layering that has drawn fans to listen over and over again, and to describe his live performances as "mesmerizing". Text Box: ALL SHOWS at TBIB except * TICKETS $10.00 Text Box: Presents Text Box: Audrey Auld at (TBIB) Saturday January 24 Text Box: Spring 2009 Text Box: 2009 Text Box: Text Box: Chuck will present a performance at our house, which will be a spedial treat for us! Chuck is one of our favorite songwriters. Chuck Brodsky's songwriting pokes fun at political corruption, road rage, mischief he made as a kid, even dumping garbage in the river; he sings about unsung heroes and forgotten but incredible people…odd characters from the game of baseball, migrant fruit pickers, the Goat Man, a clown, or “Radio,” a developmentally disabled man and the love showered on him for 40 years at a high school in South Carolina (this song was used in the 2003 movie “Radio”). In addition to being fixtures on the Dr. Demento show, his songs have been recorded by Kathy Mattea, David Wilcox, Sara Hickman, Chuck Pyle, and many others, and his tune “Blow ‘em Away” was selected by Christine Lavin for Shanachie's 1996 “Laugh Tracks” album. He's appeared on nationally syndicated radio programs “Mountain Stage,” “Acoustic Cafe,” and “River City Folk,” and has performed three concerts of his celebrated baseball story songs at the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Come and hear for yourself why he is a great songwriter. Please call or e-mail for reservations and directions space will be limited for this event. Text Box: AUDREY AULD is a musician in the ‘Americ-kinda’ style - traditional American country and folk influences with strong Australian roots. "Music with the dirt left on" is how she describes her sound. Audrey is a spontaneous, engaging comedian & writer of humorous, provocative & poignant songs, with a trad country vocal style - a little bit Loretta Lynn and a touch of Randy Newman with that distinctive Aussie humor. Whether performing solo or accompanied by a stellar lead player . Audrey connects with her audience. Now, with 7 albums to her credit, her own record label (Reckless Records), 11 years of international touring, winner of the Chris Austin Song Contest (MerleFest 2006), several Australian Recording Industry Assn. and Gold Guitar nominations and cuts by various artists, Audrey Auld is established as one of Australia’s most-respected singer/songwriters and since her relocation to the USA in ‘03 she’s fast becoming a favorite with American audiences too. She will charm you down to your toes with her wit and comedic timing. We enjoy her take on american music. You will love her as we do! Text Box: Sara Grey and Kieron Means Friday March 6 Text Box: Sara is from the States but has been living in Scotland and briefly in England for the last 32 years. She has always been interested in the migration of songs across the Atlantic and it was as a result of a collecting trip to Scotland in1970 that she moved to the UK. She has been working closely with other traditional singers from Scotland and Ireland to look at the movement of Celtic songs and how they change. Once you have heard Sara Grey you will never forget her. She has a certain quality of voice that compels you to give her your undivided attention. Her voice is both powerful and sweet with a distinctive and lovely tremolo. It is a voice well suited to native American ballads and ballads of Scotland.