Westcott Community Center
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Carla Ulbrich and Victoria Vox - October 11

Carla Ulbrich 
Demented Musical Comedy

Don’t let the diminutive size and cute looks fool you -- Carla Ulbrich is one seriously demented lady! Why? Well, let's start with the song titles: (I Don’t Like) Corny Schlocky Sappy Songs . . . The Wedgie . . . Please Do Something Stupid . . . I Have to Kill You Now . . . "What If Your Butt Was Gone." There are songs about Waffle House, Klingons, and dating for food (she won't say whether that one is autobiographical.)
Carla's song "If I had the Copyright" was featured in a major documentary film which was nationally released in November 2006 ("F**K," directed by Steve Anderson, now available on DVD). She has frequently been in the "Funny 5" (top 5 most requested songs) on the Dr. Demento show many times and has been heard world-wide on numerous radio stations, including XM radio, Sirius Satellite, "Bob and Sherrie in the Morning," the BBC, and the Howard Stern Channel.
She’s the president of the Difficult Last Name Club, and, of course, has a song about it.
In 2002 she had a stroke (undetected high blood pressure . . . she talks about it in her show) while on the way to a show . . . and still played!!!! Carla says, “I’ve raised the bar for when it’s okay to cancel a gig. No more of that runny nose stuff.”
Now that’s demented!
Carla will be releasing her 4th CD in September 2008, followed shortly after by her 5th CD, "Live at XM Radio Theater." She will also be on her second tour of England this September.

Victoria Vox

Victoria Vox made her big debut at 6 years old, singing “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” in her babysitter’s garage in Algoma, WI. Through twenty-some years of experience, she has also tackled a Casio keyboard, violin, oboe, trumpet, guitar, bass and ukulele.

Missing her high school junior prom to study abroad in France, Vox bought her first guitar with her monthly allowance. A new instrument and an inspirational environment turned her away from her keyboard top-40 musings and band-geek rut.

Vox continued her higher education at Boston’s prestigious Berklee College of Music. Meticulous about honing her craft, the then pink-haired “conservative” punk-rocker earned a degree in Songwriting and was awarded a Berklee Achievement Scholarship and the Vince Gill Songwriting Award.

Post graduation, Vox moved to Nashville, but soon decided to dodge the grits, sold everything she owned and jumped the pond to London, England. Six concentrated months later she returned to the states, started touring regionally in the Midwest, and began selling her homemade recordings from her trunk.

In May of 2003, she founded her own label, Obus Music, and took to the road full time, sharing her songs and infectious smile from Los Angeles to London. In the fall of 2004, Vox was given a ukulele and immediately began writing songs on the toy-like instrument.

In February of 2006, Vox released Victoria Vox and Her Jumping Flea to rave reviews. On her first Hawaiian tour in support of the album, Vox was offered sponsorship by KoAloha Ukuleles out of Honolulu. Jumping Flea has been featured on NPR’s “To the Best of Our Knowledge”, the song “America” was used on A&E’s Random 1 and indie films Lost in Woonsocket and Westbound, and “My Darlin’ Beau” was awarded runner-up in the International Acoustic Music Awards. She was also included in Relix Magazine’s list of artists to watch.

A band with a great lead singer and tight harmonies, covering an  eclectic mix of acoustic folk, torchy blues, standards, bluegrass, gospel, labor ballads, early jazz, ...  Uncommon joy-de-vivre

Metroland 2008 "Best Acoustic Band" : "What's your pleasure, folkie? Country blues? Bluegrass? Celtic music? Current singer-songwriters? With Annie Rosen's world-class vocals toppping off layers of fine instrumental work, this local quartet offer one-stop listening in more tasy genres than you can shake a pick at. That's why they take the acoustic cake."

JOHN CADLEY - Guitar, mandolin, vocals
John started playing guitar at age 13 after getting a Kingston Trio record from his Aunt Molly and deciding he wanted to be just like Bob Shane. He formed a folk group at boarding school called The Rum Runners and has played in one band or another ever since. His songs have been recorded by Jim Hurst & Missy Raines, Lou Reid, Tony Trischka, John Rossbach, and Silk City (Danny Weiss, Barry Mitterhoff and Larry Cohen).

MARK ALLNATT - Banjo, guitar, vocals
Mark is a veteran bluegrass musician who has recorded his own CD of original gospel tunes. He started playing banjo on a dare. When Mark was 11 his uncle told him if he could learn to play a song on it he could have it. Mark got the banjo, and his sizzling banjo instrumental, “Cherry Creek Breakdown,” has become a frequently requested staple of the band’s repertoire.

Ted Williams - Mandolin, tenor vocals
Ted is the newest member of the band but no stranger to bluegrass. In fact, he has the real “pedigree,” coming from southern Ohio near the Kentucky border, not far from the legendary Harlan County. Ted’s family members hung out with the likes of Larry Sparks, and it was there that Ted heard the “real stuff” that listeners enjoy so much in his own playing and singing.

John Dancks - Bass
John has been a fixture on the Central New York acoustic music scene since his days at Syracuse University, when he played with banjo great Tony Trischka in the Down City Ramblers. He also played in the national touring act Country Granola with singer Danny Weiss, and remains in constant demand as the go-to man for solid, tasteful stand-up bass. The Lost Boys are lucky to have him.

HENRY JANKIEWICZ - Fiddle
Henry made his name as an outstanding old-time, bluegrass, and jazz fiddler during his 15-year stint with the Cranberry Lake Jug Band, which toured nationally, released three LPs on national folk labels, and appeared on Garrison Keillor's Prairie Home Companion. In addition to the Lost Boys, Henry records and tours with National Hammer Dulcimer Champion Dan Duggan, and his song “Einstein the Genius” has been anthologized as one of the most frequently requested songs on Minnesota Public Radio.

One could almost say that Loren Barrigar was born with a guitar in his hands.  At just four years old he stunned his parents by picking up his father’s guitar and announcing he wanted to play “In the Mood” with his dad.  They humored him until Loren explained that his dad could take either the rhythm part or the lead, whichever he preferred.  Guitar lessons were quickly arranged and two short years later Loren played the Chet Atkins hit, "Yakety Axe" in front of thousands of country fans at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, the youngest guitarist to appear on that famous stage.  During his childhood in Nashville, Loren studied with Jimmy Atkins, (Chet's brother), a long-time member of the Les Paul Trio.  A touring career followed, with Loren, his brother, and his father playing clubs and showrooms from Nashville to Las Vegas, and traveling with George Morgan and other established country stars.

Larry Hoyt and the Good Acoustics bring a variety of talents to the stage as they entertain with a variety of 
acoustic musics, from old-time folk and country, to pop standards and acoustic versions of rock'n'roll oldies. 
"Variety is the spice of life" says singer and group leader, Larry Hoyt, a veteran singer/songwriter who has 
performed for many years in Central new York, as well as in Nashville, Los Angeles, and New York 
City.  In addition to performing several originals, Hoyt and the Acoustics deliver acoustic renditions of songs 
written by Stephan Foster, Woody Guthrie, Hank Williams, Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan, among 
many others. Joining Hoyt onstage are bassist and back-up singer David Goldman; violinist Judy Stanton; 
and vocalist Eileen Rose, who sings harmony, and also lead on such favorites as "Leaving on a Jet Plane" 
and "A Thousand Stars". Other favorite songs found in a typical Good Acoustics set list include 
"On the Road Again," "Jambalya," "Dream," "Hard Times Come Again No More," "If I Had a Hammer," 
and "So Long, Been Good to Know Yuh".

The story of Pete and Maura Kennedy’s personal and professional relationship, now in its second decade, is somewhere between fate and a fairytale. How else can you explain a chance meeting in Austin between two East Coast-born musicians that immediately sparked a songwriting collaboration, a first date at Buddy Holly’s grave, an enduring romance, and a creative partnership that radiates warmth, positive energy, and captivating music?
In 1992, Virginia native Pete Kennedy was playing a solo show at Austin ’s Continental Club on a brief sabbatical from his duties as country-folk singer-songwriter Nanci Griffith’s lead guitarist when he met former Syracuse , NY , resident Maura Boudreau, enjoying a night off from performing with her own country-rock band, The Delta Rays. The duo “instantly connected on a soul level, or maybe even something deeper,” according to Pete. They wrote their first song together the following day before Pete returned to the road, and rendezvoused ten days later at mutual hero Buddy Holly’s grave in Lubbock , Tex. , 500 miles equidistant between them. And that’s how it started . . .

Off The Wall" featuring Camden NY area musicians Larry Fox and Charlie Ingersoll will entertain with their own style of Bluegrass music which has been pleasing local audiences for many years. The combination of Larry's guitar playing and vocals with Charlie's resophonic guitar and high harmonies create an ear pleasing sound that is uniquely their own.
Larry Fox can sing and play everything from a tender ballad to a driving bluegrass number and deliver a sweet sound that is second to none. Charlie Ingersoll adds a tasteful harmony vocal.
Blending folk, bluegrass and traditional country into a unique, no frills sound that lends itself to the works of John Prine, Guy Clark, Tim O'Brien and the Seldom Scene, as well as the works of more obscure songwriters. Add to that, strong vocals and tight harmonies, you have the makings of enjoyable music that tells the story of lifes journey

        Tony Trischka returns to the Westcott Community Center in support of Tony Trischka's Territory, 2008 Independent Music Award Winner for Best Americana Album.

         With fearless musical curiosity as the guiding force, Tony Trischka's "Territory" roams widely through the banjo's creative terrain. 
         “Territory” (Smithsonian Folkways/Ryko) is considerably more than a showcase for the virtuoso banjo playing of Tony Trischka, though that may seem like its principal function. The album is a full-bore banjo tutorial — Mr. Trischka’s track-by-track notes include 20
tunings and occasional tips — and a familial jaunt through folk and bluegrass terrain.  Featured on the CD are two up-and-coming acoustic artists who have toured extensively with Tony: guitarist and singer Michael Daves, and fiddler Brittany Haas.
           Mr. Trischka provides a steady connecting line, weaving into his folk and bluegrass musical mix not only Celtic reels but also West African kora music and Hawaiian slide guitar.