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David Massengill

David Massengill is a virtuoso of the Appalachian dulcimer, drawing out of it nuance and complexity that is seldom heard. The instrument's intimate quality complements the easy, soft-spoken grace of David's stage presence. His tender, amusing stories of growing up in Tennessee put the audience in an open-hearted frame of mind, which deepens the impact of his one-of-a-kind folk songs. In David's songs Jesus escapes from a mental hospital, history's greatest villains gather for a dinner party, a New York restaurant kitchen crew saves an illegal alien cook from the immigration man, a young woman and a bandit fall in love as he robs her. Rich with insight and poetic imagery, his work is ultimately timeless, universally loving, and hopeful.
Opener Greg Klyma of Buffalo, NY has a quick wit and a reverence for the folksingers of yesteryear. His rollicking stories flow seamlessly into songs, evoking the spirit of Mark Twain, Woody Guthrie, and David Sedaris.