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Abbie Gardner at Meeting House Presents
Abbie Gardner is a fiery dobro player with an infectious smile. Whether performing solo or with Red Molly, her acclaimed tales of love and loss, both gritty and sweet, are propelled by her impeccable slide guitar playing. Solo performances feature truly unique use of the dobro as a solo instrument, bouncing between a solid rhythmic backbone and ripping lead lines all in support of her voice and songs.
No Depression says she displays uncommon versatility on her 2018 CD Wishes on a Neon Sign. The recording is a fully-produced collection of 12 original songs featuring one co-written with Chris Stapleton. After his first listen, WFUVs John Platt raves, shes not only a first-rate Dobro player, but a songwriter to be reckoned with.
With the help of patrons, Abbie has spent the last year making the record shes always wanted to make. Its intimate, real and raw her dobro and voice recorded at home, without a band or any studio tricks to hide behind. The result is stunning you can hear every breath, every chuckle, as if you are in the room with her. The opening track, Down the Mountain starts with a powerful bluesy stomp, but later begs, send my prayers down the river in little paper boats, theyre too heavy for heaven so I hope they float. The song See You Again encapsulates the loneliness and sense of restless waiting weve all been feeling in the line even time holds her breath. In the space since her previous record, Abbies vocals and dobro playing have both matured to share the spotlight equally. Though, in this case, the stage is a tiny recording studio and the spotlight a candle.
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LocationMeeting House Presents at the Unitarian Society of Hartford (View)
50 Bloomfield Avenue
Hartford, CT 06105
United States
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| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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Accessibility
With the ever changing circumstances of the covid 19 pandemic we feel it is necessary for the safety of the audience, our staff, volunteers and the performer to require proof of vaccination, masks, and social distancing. We hope you understand our reasons for these precautions.
We are fully accessible to those using wheelchairs or having limited mobility. We have two restrooms that are designed to be used by people with limited mobility. We also have an accessible automatic door at the front entrance to our Meeting House that can be used by people using wheelchairs and we have wheelchairs available to anyone who may need one. There are 15 handicapped parking spaces directly adjacent to the entrance, an elevator enabling access to Fellowship Hall, and pew cuts to accommodate wheelchairs or chai
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