Thursday, May 26, 2011

Viper Central Play Bluegrass in Ballyrafter House


Viper Central

Saturday June 4th at 9.00 pm in Ballyrafter House Hotel, Lismore

"From bittersweet old-time ballads to fiery bluegrass breakdowns, the acoustic moonshine they distill is 160-proof."
- The Georgia Straight, Vancouver

"Viper Central brought down the house at two concerts at the 2010 San Francisco Bluegrass & Old Time Festival. Both their shows were so packed we had to turn people away at the door. They lived up to their billing. Extremely exciting music, great musicianship and singing, creativity, a fun show - what more could you ask. Everyone loved them. They made many new fans, and sold a ton of CD's. I highly recommend them for any other festivals or shows."
- Ken Frankel

"The Northern Lights Bluegrass and Old Tyme Music Society was pleased to have Viper Central join our lineup for the 2009 music camp and festival. Along with their amazing talent, they brought enthusiasm and a wonderful 'down to earth' attitude. We were so pleased with the way they interacted with the students at camp. Their patience and willingness to help was appreciated by everyone, and it was apparent by the many compliments from festival-goers that their music was a smash hit! We certainly hope to see them again in the future."
- Tracey Lalonde

On the web at http://www.vipercentral.ca

Saturday, May 14, 2011

John Francis Comes to Town


John Francis
Saturday May 21st at 9.00 pm in Rose's West End Bar

John Francis now makes his home (when not touring 200+ days per year) in Music City...Nashville, Tennessee. In Nashville, he recorded his newest release 'the Better Angels' in the Cash Cabin Studio. Produced by John Carter Cash in the fabled home studio of his parents Johnny and June. 'The Better Angels' was released Nov.9, 2010. Featuring legendary musicians: Kenny Vaughan (Lucinda Williams, Marty Stuart), Ken Coomer (Uncle Tupelo, Wilco), Michael Rhodes (Sheryl Crowe, J.J. Cale), Robbie Turner (Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson) and featuring Rachael Yamagata with a vocal appearance, 'the Better Angels' is a musical achievement. The record features the single "Johnny Cash on the Radio" and the two songs for which Francis received national songwriting awards.

John Francis has received two recent songwriting awards, one for Lyricist of the Year from the American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers, and the other for Socially Conscious Lyricist of the Year also from ASCAP, in 2010 for the song "Who?"

Web:
http://www.johnfrancismusic.com/index.html