Well she and Kate MacLeod have recorded a second CD and are looking for some help getting it to print. If you are interested in pre-paying for the CD you know you’ll inevitably purchase , you might consider kickstarting their project.

If you haven’t heard either of them but are curious, each of the links on their last names will take you to their lastfm page where they have songs you can stream.

Does anyone have an opinion – I wouldn’t want to do it if it was rude or distracting for the musician or the other audience members – thoughts?

Sunday, January 31th
8 pm, No Cover
Storytelling in the Celtic Knot Snug with JENNIFER ARMSTRONG
Telling traditional and personal stories from her Celtic-American heritage and playing the Scottish bagpipe, fiddle, banjo and guitar.

“A storyteller, singer, poet and instrumentalist, Armstrong’s humor, warmth and grace inspire the artist in everyone.”
StorytellingFoundation.net
There will be NO COVER CHARGE for this wonderful event, but we will “pass the hat” for Jennifer that evening.

**PLEASE NOTE**Seating in the Snug is very limited. Come early to reserve your seats, have a meal in our dining room, and then retire with your drinks to the coziness of the Snug for storytelling!!
Reservations strongly recommended.

For those of you who don’t remember or who weren’t there Jenny was one of my very first house concerts . . . She used to be a local and now this is a rare chance to see her without traveling to the east coast.

Who: Graham Leathers
When: Saturday April 26th
What: A House Concert then an open Song Circle
More When: Concerts usually start around 7, I would show up *early* to get seats and snacks. Show up 6:30ish or earlier. If you show up later please use the side door by the driveway. If you are bringing instruments for the music circle PLEASE try to come early for the ease of instrument storage.
Where: Evan and My house  . . . for more specifics and location and facilities Click Here
RSVP – YES please!!!! Bring your friends, as well, just RSVP for both you and them. . . (that way I can try to have enough chairs setup and also food enough for everyone)

Once the concert is over, we will convert the living room into a song circle. Please bring yourself, your instruments, your voice, and your willingness to participate! As usual Evan and i will provide snacks and soda and water, but potluck items are always welcome. Please RSVP here or to lj @ alyse.org – you can also use that address to request more information, address and travel information. To learn more about music events at our house click here

Graham Leathers is a battle hardened veteran of the stage and airwaves.  A singer/songwriter, actor, juggler, and musician only scratch the surface of this talented performer.  He began playing music in earnest at seventeen when he learned three chords and jammed in the basement with his brother on bass.  Since then, he has performed all across Canada and in the United States.  He toured with his brother Gordon in the Western Canadian Fringe Festivals and performed for CBC Radio on  local, regional and national showcases.  His songs range from the sublime to the ridiculous about living on the Canadian Prairies to the futility of losing your temper over a malfunctioning dryer.  Born and raised in Western  Canada, Graham now resides in Minneapolis where he writes, records and travels where ever there is an appreciative audience waiting to smile, tap their toes, and sing along for fun, and he might even make you think a little.  Most of all, he just wants to help you enjoy yourself.

You can find samples of Graham’s Music and his CD for Sale on his CD Baby Page.  (but if you are coming to the concert you might as well buy it from him)

Look forward to seeing you!!