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Four Women & Song!
Conversations began last summer to bring four local female singer/songwriters, Kat Eggleston, Kate McLeod, Rose Laughlin and Julie Mainstone together on the same stage to share an evening of original and traditional music with Island audiences. Over the past year, the idea took shape.
Meanwhile all four women have spent countless hours in the studio working on both solo and shared recording projects. The celebration of their collaborations will manifest on the Blue Heron stage April 16, the first time all four musicians have performed together, complete with release of two new CDs.
Eggleston on guitar, McLeod on fiddle and guitar, Laughlin on guitar and Mainstone, vocals will perform an eclectic mix of songs strongly influenced by music of Nova Scotia, America and British Isles. "There's a real continuum in what we do; we are voices that have risen out of the tradition," says Eggleston.
One of the most accomplished guitarists, hammered dulcimer player and singer/songwriters in the folk, Celtic and traditional music genres, Eggleston moves audiences with her sweet melodies, gentle honesty and searing humor. She has released five CDs to date, three of which are available from Waterbug Music, one from Redwing Music and Speak, August 2009, an independent release. She and McLeod recently finished recording Lost and Found together. The CD will be available at the performance.
Kate MacLeod composes classic American music. Her songwriting style and live performances display an unbreakable link between traditional music and cutting-edge, contemporary songwriting. Part time Vashon Island resident, her music has been featured on syndicated radio shows including A Prairie Home Companion, River City Folk and holiday program hosted by Judy Collins, Peace on Earth. Blooming, produced by Tim O'Brien, was recorded in Nashville, in March, 2009. Kate MacLeod was named among the Ten Acts to Watch, by editors of MusicHound Folk Essential Album Guide.
Singer/songwriter Rose Laughlin embraces traditional and contemporary songs. Grown from Celtic and American folk roots, her beguiling voice displays different influences to result in captivating takes on songs old and new. Rose is a "true folk music chanteuse," writes Sing Out Magazine. Laughlin's third CD, House of Memory, which was produced at Vashon's own Village Sound Studio, was co produced by Eggleston and MacLeod. The new CD will be available at the concert.
Julie Mainstone, singer of traditional ballads, folk music and contemporary song, offers a uniquely expressive and haunting lyrical style that lends itself to the rich interpretation of every song she sings. She has performed at Folklife, San Juan Island summer concert series, Town Hall, local festivals, Unity churches and is a frequent soloist at St. Mark's Cathedral. Mainstone's first album, Cross the Field, reflects her passion for researching and preserving songs of Nova Scotia, combined with traditional music from the British Isles. Her second CD, produced by Eggleston, is targeted for release, summer of 2011.
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LocationBlue Heron Art Center
19704 Vashon Hwy SW
Vashon Island, WA 98070
United States
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| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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