Vol. 2, No. 3
Andrew Calhoun took on the avocation of the song poet at age 15. Raised on Homer, C.S. Lewis and Scots balladry, he skipped college, and studied his craft to become one of the most respected songwriters in the folk scene. His early albums, Walk Me To The War and Gates of Love were released by Flying Fish. Later, he founded Waterbug Records to promote a style of songwriting that he calls "American Impressionist." The label's impressive history includes releasing debut albums by Dar Williams, Leslie Smith, Chuck Brodsky, as well as championing the early efforts of Rose Polenzani, Erin McKeown and Dave Carter & Tracy Grammer. His own Waterbug releases include Hope, Phoenix Envy and Where Blue Meets Blue (see Ed.'s review).
Website: http://www./waterbug.com/calhoun.html
For booking & info. contact: AWaterbug@aol.com
Claire Bard, singer-songwriter, guitarist and activist, makes her home in Portland, Oregon. A well-kept secret. She grew up in cities and small towns around the country, the longest stay being in the remote mining town of Gabbs, Nevada. She has a degree in English Literature from Lew & Clark College and has worked as a caregiver for the disabled, insurance sales rep, gas station attendant, bodyguard and dog bather.
Growing up, Claire enjoyed singing in church and school choirs. A childhood ambition of being a singer was rekindled in the summer of 1996 when her first song took her by surprise. Music became her passion, as she continued writing songs, recording, learning to play guitar, and performing, both solo and with bands, which have included pop, traditional Irish and other acoustic styles. As a red-card carrying member of the Industrial Workers of the World (Wobblies), she provides guitar and vocals for picket line rabble-rousers The Joe Hillbillies. She also works as a studio vocalist and is on the staff at the Kerrville Folk Festival. She has performed as a backup singer at The Sierra Songwriter's Festival, Winterfolk XII at the Aladdin Theater, and live on KINK FM radio.
This track was recorded live at the Paradise Eatery in Willimantic CT.
For booking & info. contact: clairebard@hotmail.com
2702 NE 35th Place, Portland OR 97212-2720 phone: 503-282-5577
Raglan Road is a celtic-rock band from New York City.
Website: http://www.raglanroad.com
Teddy Goldstein, originally from Philadelphia, PA, majored in Theater and Performing Arts at Boston University before studying music at The Berklee College of Music in Boston. Currently, Teddy lives in New York City where he thrives as a performer on the singer/songwriter circuit. His songs focus on such universal themes as personal relationships, love and cars.
Teddy has released a self-titled independent record and is in the process of recording his second record with producer, Doug Petty (Shawn Colvin, Lullabies). In New York City, Teddy is a regular at The Bitter End, Living Room and Fez. He has also performed at such venues as, Club Passim in Cambridge, MA., Philadelphia's Tin Angel, New York's, Towne Crier and The Emlin Theatre as well as The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
Starting as a street and subway musician, Teddy has seen his career grow to headlining club dates as well as opening and/or sharing the stage with the likes of Ellis Paul, Lucy Kaplansky, Richard Shindell, Peter Mulvey, Willie Porter, Kelly Joe Phelps, Chuck Brodsky, and Catie Curtis.
Recently, Teddy has been writing songs for Rumpus Entertainment, which has released its first animated on-line movie for kids. Teddy's song, "Good Days and Sunshine" is featured in the film, Hershel Hopper, in which the voices of, Jason Priestly and former New York Mayor, Ed Koch can be heard.
In April, Teddy was selected as one of twelve finalists to perform in The Tellluride (CO.) Bluegrass Festival 2000, National Troubadour Songwriting competition.
For booking & info. contact: mediagold@earthlink.net
433 West 45th St. #3D New York, NY 10036 212.765.9586
Fenario: Folk Music E-zine
©2000 Hugh Blumenfeld
ISSN: 1528-378X