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We did not tape a show in March because both of our guests had to cancel on short notice. Mike Miz injured a finger and won't be able to play for a few weeks. Bob Cannon has some urgent family business that he has to take care of that night. I will attempt to reschedule them both.

Postponed:

640) 3/24/16 6:30 Mike Miz – a soulful, Rock-Americana artist from Northeast Pennsylvania who is known as a skillful and well-rounded master of both acoustic and electric guitar. His sound is directly impacted by the coal mining region of PA and the songs evoke the rustic tones and imagery you would expect from the region and its cultural heritage. A Miz show can feature fast, intricate instrumental guitar compositions, foot stomping bluegrass, soulful ballads, creative covers, and a melting pot of different styles- textures- flavors- and feels that make up the catalog of self- penned songs. www.mikemizmusic.com

641) 3/24/16 8:00 Bob Cannon - Raised in Charlottesville, VA, and Wilmington, DE, he has played from Maine to Florida with a stint in Nashville. He’s also pursued his career writing about music for magazines like Entertainment Weekly and Performing Songwriter. Now he has released his debut album, Unbreakable Heart, an incisive, witty collection about love, dreams, expectations, the working life—and the Three Stooges—that brings together eclectic Americana styles and the wry pop wit of Randy Newman. www.BobCannonMusic.com

Upcoming:

640) 4/6/16 Chrissi Poland - "This sonorous singer-drummer (& pianist) rips through contemporary blues numbers with sheer ferocity, and her stages are only expanding; she recently opened tours for Lady Gaga and Scissor Sisters. Her “Songs From the Concrete” (Danben) continues to gather traction, and small wonder; Don Henley never had this much joie de vivre." www.ChrissiPoland.com

641) 4/6/16 Sam Edelston – is on a quest to bring dulcimers into widespread public awareness. In the process, has gained a reputation as one of the most innovative mountain dulcimer players around, and his music has been heard in over 190 countries. His repertoire ranges from rock to opera, and from bossa nova to bluegrass, along with folk music and originals. He also plays guitar, banjo, and hammered dulcimer, and is chair of the Nutmeg Dulcimer Festival in Connecticut. www.SamTheMusicMan.com

642) 5/18/16 6:30 Katherine Rondeau – “Don't miss Katherine's silky voice and beautiful guitar. Be warned, she will mesmerize you.” Princeton Folk Music Society; a broad range of folk influences ~ from Jean Ritchie and Mary Travers to Patty Griffin and Lucinda Williams. Katherine's got a style all her own, with a honey-warm voice evoking Mary's depth and power and Lucinda's heart-tugging soul. www.katherinerondeau.com

643) 5/18/16 @ 8:00 Rare Spirits – www.rarespiritsband.com

6/7 or 8 Reggie Harris & Pat Wictor

6/8 Mindy Schmitt

650) 7/20/16 Laurie Riley - best known worldwide as a harpist, having toured and taught for over 20 years. Her music career began, however, as a multi-instrumentalist, playing guitar, dulcimer, banjo, bodhran; founded The Folk Project in 1971, toured w/ Frostwater in 70s. Taking up the harp in 1981, she toured for 10 years in duet and another 10 as a soloist. She has recorded over a dozen harp albums and is a respected author of numerous music-related books & instructional DVDs. www.laurierileymusic.wordpress.com

Ralph Litwin