Musicians Gathering #34

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A special video presentation of the work of artist    Nicholas Krolak

Phil Maynard with Peggy Leiby
Phil Maynard has been playing his own version of Jazz-Rock for many years, recently coming off a trio project with Round Angle Sound and more recently a duo project with pianist Andre Maranhao.

Peggy Leiby has played recorders in numerous early music ensembles over the years. She also plays for English country and contra dances on recorder and English concertina. She is an avid dancer, typically doing one or more dance activities daily. In 1996 she was a founding member of FiddleKicks, a clogging performance group doing Appalachian and other clogging styles. She began improvising with Phil Maynard about a year ago.
Phil: https://philmaynardmusic.com/ https://www.facebook.com/PhilMaynardMusic/
Peggy: https://www.phillydance.com/ https://www.facebook.com/peggy.leiby.3

Christine Havrilla

Philadelphia area native Christine Havrilla, after embarking on an ambitious new journey with her Gypsy Fuzz Project in late 2011, released a series of Live Sessions into 2017 which included long time fan favorites as well as new songs with her current band Gypsy Fuz. Recording in numerous settings s venues, living rooms, a recording studio with live audience an old church etc…these volumes capture the spontaneous energy , soul felt vibes and musical adventures that Christine brings to the stage, ANY stage! Havrilla, who has seven studio albums, five EP’s, five live albums, and over 20 years of touring under her belt continues to venture out under Christine Havrilla and Gypsy Fuzz and as a solo artist, showcasing all of her music with new twists.
Gypsy Fuzz/Searching. FInding. Living (produced by Larry Crane (Cat Power, Sleater-Kinney, Elliot Smith) , and Christine, is described as a “blend of 70’s, 80’s and 90’s rock delivered by the modern singer/songwriter.”

http://www.christinehavrilla.com/

Samantha Rise

From Wyoming to Philadelphia, vocalist Samantha Rise Roberson weaves together jazz, folk and contemporary styles crafting what she describes as “High-Country Soul.” Her debut album, Brighter Days, is scheduled for release in early 2018.

Samantha Rise: https://www.facebook.com/samantharise
Wyoming Sounds: http://wyomingsounds.com/
Studio Sessions: http://wyomingpublicmedia.org/program

John Train

John Train formed in 1995 as a result of a chance meeting between singer/songwriter Jon Houlon and dobro wizard Mike “Slo-Mo” Brenner on the streets of Philadelphia. They began as a duo but soon became a six piece which now includes Mark Schreiber on drums; Bill Fergusson on mandolin; Mark Tucker on electric guitar and steel; and Mike Frank on bass. John Train has released six records to both national and international acclaim. The band has toured the world and elsewhere. Most recently, Jon performed solo in at the 2018 John Updike Society Conference in Belgrade, Serbia. John Train has also supported legendary acts including Butch Hancock, Joe Ely, Peter Case, Robert Earl Keen, Dave Alvin, Jesse Winchester, Buckwheat Zydeco, John Wesley Harding, and David Bromberg.

www.trainarmy.com