[ChiFilk-Ann] Barb's Basement Houseconcert 7:30PM, Sat Aug 16, 2003 (fwd)

["Eloise Mason (nee Beltz-Decker)" <eloise@xxxxxxxxx>]

For local interest, I've taken guitar lessons from Mark; he also teaches a
class called 'Spontaneous Folk' that's almost 'how to jam in a filkcircle
without making anyone tell you chords ahead of time.' :->

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Hi Folks,

Take note, my email address now reflects my married name!  So please update
BPLetter@aol.com into your address books.  Thanks.

This month we are proud to feature Mark Dvorak, an incredibly accomplished
musician from Illinois.  Below is a short bio and an attached photo.  Check out
his website at:  http://www.markdvorak.com

Please feel free and encouraged to pass on this info to other folks who may
be interested.  Do scroll down to the end of the bio, where we've listed
upcoming dates and performers.  Please note that Jennifer Armstrong has been
confirmed for September.

If you're planning to attend, let us know - it really does help.  Thanks!
Hope to see you this Saturday.

Barb's Basement Houseconcert

Where?  2240 North 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI
When?    Saturday, August 16, 2003
Time?    House opens at 7pm for socializing, Concert 7:30pm
Suggested Donation - $7.00 adults / $3-4 children ages 4-12
All money goes to our performer
Open Song Circle to follow the concert

A little bit about our performer:

People remember what Mark Dvorak sings.
His roots are in Chicago but since 1981, he's been criss-crossing the country
performing, teaching and learning all the while.  His music is at home in all
settings.  In big cities his concerts and recordings have been hailed as "a
refreshing and significant portrait of the living folk tradition."  In smaller
towns and more intimate venues where the sounds and songs of the American
experience seem more deeply rooted; his performances come across like a friendly
conversation with neighbors.

Mark Dvorak is a folk singer's folk singer who follows unerringly in the
footsteps of Woody Guthrie, Lead Belly, Big Bill Broonzy and Art Thieme.  With
hundreds of songs in his repertoire, he is an entertainer whose performances are
marked with a clear knowledge of his music and art, and also with an
understanding of what a given audience is ready to listen to.

His natural style of performing can make an old song sound new and a new song
sound familiar.  Entertaining warmth, sincerity, distinctive talent and
variety in presentation have distinguished Mark Dvorak as one of today's important
folk artists.

A few of Mark's Affiliations - - and  High Praise...

*Member of North American Folk Music and Dance Alliance.
*Faculty member Old Town School of Folk Music, Chicago, IL
*Member of WeaverMania! a musical tribute to The Weavers.
*Member of Urban Gateways touring performance, All Jump Up.

"His singing is warm and engaging... Dvorak reminds us of how folk music
becomes folk music."
- - Sing Out! Magazine - -

"One of a vanishing breed... Although all of us benefit from the tradition,
Dvorak is one of the few who keep it alive.  Listen.  Join in."
- - U. Utah Phillips - -

"... a commanding vocalist and masterful clawhammer banjo player"
- - Chicago Tribune - -

"... an encyclopedic knowledge of traditional songs... a gifted guitar and
banjo picker..."
- - Isthmus, Madison, WI - -
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2003 Concerts at ‘Barb's Basement’:
Saturday, Aug 16, 2003:  Mark Dvorak
Saturday, Sept 13, 2003:  Jennifer Armstrong
Saturday, Oct  11, 2003:  Kathy Mar
Sunday,   Nov 16, 2003:  David Drake
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