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APRIL
SHOW
Friday,
April 7, 2006 at Bogart's featuring
FAREWELL
with THE PEOPLE'S KEY and CHICAGO CY
BOGART'S
- 203 N. Lombardy St.
Here's
a little bit about the acts that are playing the April concert
series...
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SCHNITZEL
 FAREWELL
Mark Brown's guitar playing, singing and songwriting were born in his teens but his passion to pursue the craft makes up for any time lost. Mark has played in bands in and around Washington, D.C. and spent time in Nashville dedicated to writing new music. His style is influenced by the roots rock sounds of the alt-country movement balanced by an unashamed pop sensibility.
Rob Blackwell began teaching himself guitar at the age of 8 and has been writing songs since he was an early teenager. His influences range from Dave Matthews and James Taylor to Boston and even the Doobie Brothers. Rob has worked on a number of projects over the last several years including a solo release, To Proclaim Freedom, recorded in Nashville and produced by John Pisciotta.
Mark and Rob are excited to establish a compelling new presence together in Richmond, VA. Their intimate lyrics and soulful composition, inspired by a spiritual pursuit of the truth, are guaranteed to peak your interest.
When asked about their current project they agree, “It's a blessing to find another musician whose voice, songwriting, and musical style are so incredible. Match that with spiritual integrity and we simply can't ask for more. We're really excited to see where this goes.”
Website:
www.thisfarewell.com
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THE TATERS
THE
PEOPLE'S KEY
The
People's Key have been on the local Richmond music scene in various incarnations
since the early 1980’s. (Their
name and their signature tune are taken from a song by the 1970’s folk/swing
group The Central Park Sheiks).
The core of the band, Robin and Hank Selby, originally fronted Misbehavin’, a traditional 7-piece jazz group.
Hank has stayed active in music from that time on, playing in various
bar/lounge/cover groups, during which time he has been lucky enough to play with
a wide variety of talented local musicians, and early on focused on writing and
performing original music. The core
group now features Hank Selby on guitar and vocals, his wife Robin on harmonica
and vocals, and Margaret Redford on lead and harmony vocals.
They are augmented by a variety of their good musical friends depending
on the venue and audience.
Their
original repertoire features the broad range found in their full set list –
everything from blues to reggae to jazz to…country.
Although their sound would not really be called “Americana” in the
usual sense, it encompasses the great tradition that is American Music.
The People’s Key are excited to acquaint the friends of Richmond Roots
Revival with their unique brand of original tunes.
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SCHNITZEL
CHICAGO
CY
Cy
presents a fresh outlook on the genre of 20th century popular music. Chicago
Grown Americana arrangements, abridgments and originals. "A Blast from
the Past with with a Nod to the Mod".
After
moving to Richmond, Cy played with
the band Solid Gold Fish Bowl for a couple of years. They produced a CD,
opened for Los Lobos, and regularly played at many of the larger venues in
Richmond. He also started an acoustic band called "Down To Earth"
with John Walls and Amy Henderson, a great acoustic trio. During that time
he also started a home-based musicians rental service called www.AffordableAudio.com.
After Fishbowl, he played with
the Boucan Brothers, a southern rock band, and with Scott Haskins in the
"Scott & Cy" duo. Started another "DownTo Earth" type band Called CBJR - Cy Taggart,
Bobby Jorgenson, John Leedes and Rod Hyner.
Enter Chicago Cy - Bubba Boucan of the Boucan Bothers would introduce him
"From Chicago Cy Taggart", and the name stuck. Chicago Cy
started playing solo shows in 2003, including an opening spot for Paul Rishell
and Annie Raines a national touring blues act. He soon added drums and
then bass to complete the "Chicago Cy Band". In 2004 Chicago Cy / Chicago Cy Band played over 140 shows. Chicago Cy
"solo" played restaurants country clubs private parties and also
opened for the national blues artist Ernie Hawkins. In addition to the many
club and private dates, the Chicago Cy Band played at the "Rolling on the
River" Harley Party, got the call to open for 38 Special at Innsbrook and
for the Kings of Swing at the July 4th festival in
Chesterfield. There is also now the Chicago Cy acoustic quartet which can
be seen on occasion at the Positive Vibe Cafe's Sunday Brunch.
Website:
www.cytaggart.com
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