[FM] HOUSE CONCERT: Lyme, CT Sun 1/13 - Groovelily w/Julia Macklin

[Tom Neff]

Hey F_M'ers -

I wanted to post a quick reminder that there is still some space available 
for this Sunday's first Grassy Hill Barn Concert of the year, featuring the 
unique sounds of GROOVELILY and our special guest JULIA MACKLIN at 3:00 
P.M. in the lovely and still snow-free hills of Lyme, CT.

Groovelily (who recently got a nice write-up in the NY Times) are something 
very special, a trio (for us) consisting of Valerie Vigoda singing and 
playing a rather outrageous-looking neckstrap violin called "The Viper"(!), 
Brendan Milburn singing and playing keyboards, and Gene Lewin on 
percussion.  Val has toured with Cyndi Lauper and when you see her it 
doesn't come as a great surprise - she's full of happy energy.  Their songs 
are astonishingly well-crafted folk-pop with lots of humor, energy (there's 
that word again) and heart.  The word "folk" is applied to a lot of 
different kinds of independent acoustic music - and when you come hear 
Groovelily you'll realize what a big tent it really is.  They're 
unforgettable & I know you'll love them.

Opening is Julia Macklin, a thoughful and mysterious singer-songwriter from 
Brooklyn, NY who writes some entrancing songs about longing, loss, 
bitterness, and other cheerful subjects. :)  Seriously, she's a lot of fun 
to see and hear - it's a pleasure welcoming her along with Groovelily.

The suggested performer donation is $12 - it all goes the musicians, and we 
collect it at intermission.

For information and reservations, email info@grassyhill.org or call 
860-434-8208 and press 3.

Looking forward to seeing you all in this great musical year ahead!

More information is online at http://grassyhill.org/concerts .  But this 
email covers whatcha need to know right now - Sunday, Groovelily, Macklin, 
no snow, be there :)

-- 
Tom "No, the copper ox weathervane hasn't arrived yet" Neff
tneff@grassyhill.org