Folk

First Friday with guitarist Neil Jacobs and readings by Jeff Worley, Leatha Kendrick, Richard Taylor, Marcia Hurlow and others

$10

$5 with student ID

This First Friday will set a new high mark. 12-string guitar master Neil Jacobs will perform music from his latest CD. Additionally, we will host a round-robin reading from a plethora of poets, including Jeff Worley, Richard Taylor, Marcia Hurlow, Jane Gentry Vance, George Ella Lyon, Leatha Kendrick, Lynnell Edwards, and Joe Survant, all included in the newest University Press of Kentucky's The Anthology of Kentucky Poetry.

Neil Jacobs is truly a master of the acoustic 12-string guitar. With his own style of playing that the St Louis Riverfront Times describes as "mesmerizing" and the Austin Chronicle describes as "the rockin'est since early Leo Kottke", Neil covers a full spectrum of styles and dynamics, touching on music diverse and varied as Gypsy, World, Balkan Folk, Jazz, and Fingerstyle guitar. A self-taught musician, Neil draws inspiration from his world travels and experiences. His most recent focus includes the Gypsy music of Eastern Europe and the Balkans, which is showcased in his third CD "American Gypsy." For that CD, he draws from his first hand knowledge of Eastern European Gypsy, Balkan and World Folk music to create his riveting compositions.

Chiggers On My Nut Sack

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Bawn in the Mash

Gimmie, Gimmie...

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Mitch Barrett

VW Van

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Jeri Katherine Howell

Drop In The Bucket

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Mitch Barrett

Mother Mary

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Jeri Katherine Howell

Pearl

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Mitch Barrett

While listening to the mellow sounds of her mother’s soprano wafting through the womb to the lilting melody of the alphabet song, Mary Elaine Morales knew music would forever be a part of her life. She can tell when music is playing even with her eyes closed! Growing up exposed to music of all genres—from bluegrass, to salsa, from classical piano to psychedelic prog rock—and having lived through the childhood shame of being forced to sing show tunes on a trampoline for New-Years-resolutionary-fitness-buffs at the local YMCA, has left Mary with unique and varied musical tastes, and an adaptability to whatever melodious mischief comes her way.

With unmistakable melodies and solid grooves, Alanna Fugate will capture your heart and mind with her musical repertoire. Alanna has been writing and performing since she was 13. Her songwriting has matured into a style that allows her to take whatever life has to offer and share the experience with others. Although her music exudes a folk flavor, it cannot be so narrowly defined. The influences of rock, jazz, and the songwriting styles of old time Appalachian ballads also are evident, resulting in a musical blend all her own.

*Winner of the 2007 Kerrville New Folk Songwriting Contest
*Winner of the 2007 Flatrock Festival Song Contest
*Winner of the 2001 Merlefest Chris Austin Songwriting Contest

There are lots of musicians out there claiming to be “authentic,” but Carla Gover is more than that: she’s the real thang. Born and raised in Eastern Kentucky, she was exposed to all the ingredients that go into making a true Appalachian musician of the first order.

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