Americana Unplugged Presents Brooks Williams August 8th at the Goddard Center!

With bluesy finger-picking, soaring bottleneck slide, and swinging flat-picking, Brooks Williams' music is rooted in the blues and is as fresh and original as any music you are likely to hear.
His unique combination of traditional and original music inspired Dirty Linen magazine to call Brooks Williams one of "America's musical treasures." His guitar skills won him a place on the Top 100 Acoustic Guitarists list, in company with the likes of Michael Hedges, Chet Atkins, Leo Kottke, Doc Watson, and David Bromberg, to name a few.

http://www.americanaunplugged.com/

http://www.brookswilliams.com/

Roz Brown, Booking to be Announced

Back by popular demand, and destined to be America's next singing diva and household name, Roz Brown will be returning to the Goddard Center.  Her raw and dynamic vocals, that cross the boundaries of gospel, blues R & B, pop, and rock and roll, have been compared to the towering crescendos of electrifying rocker Tina Turner while others have compared her to the versatile soul sensation Patti Labelle.

Roz is an all around talent, appearing as a guest actress and singer on several television programs including Rosie O'Donnell, Good Morning America, All My Children, Third Watch and Law & Order Special Victims Unit. Roz has also graced the Broadway stage by appearing in such productions as One Mo' Time, Footloose and most recently We Will Rock You in Las Vegas..

http://www.rozbrownonline.com/

Ahmad Alaadeen, October 4th, 2008

Alaadeen is one of the most significant musicians actively working in the field of American Jazz Music today. The Kansas City native is an award-winning performer, composer, and educator who continues to perform and record at the highest levels of the music industry while engaging a noteworthy career that spans over 5 decades.

Since 1950, he has played with many of the greatest names in music; starting with Jazz and Blues legends Billie Holliday, Miles Davis, Jay Mcshann, Ella Fitzgerald, The Count Basie Orchestra, The Duke Ellington Orchestra, Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson, through Motown stars Gladys Knight, Smokey Robinson, The Temptations and Sam Cooke.

During his visit to the Goddard Center there will also be an educational workshop for high school and middle school students.

http://alaadeen.com/

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Chris Brubeck Trio, December 2nd, 2008

Chris Brubeck first distinguished himself as a jazz musician, performing and recording with his father, the legendary Dave Brubeck. He plays bass, trombone, piano, guitar and sings and, in the past few decades, has earned international acclaim as composer, performer and leader of his own groups.

On stage, Chris' irrepressible enthusiasm is matched by his fluid command of jazz, blues, folk, funk, pop and classical musical styles. And in keeping with tradition from the previous two years,

The Chris Brubeck Trio will also have a matinee performance at the Tree Lighting Ceremony in Central Park.

http://www.brubeckmusic.com/index.html

Koresh Dance Company, January 29th, 2009

Renowned for their powerful stage presence and high-energy style, Philadelphia's Koresh Dance Company has been hailed as an extraordinary and vital force in the national dance scene.

Founded in 1991 by Israeli born choreographer and artistic director Ronen Koresh, this troupe presents its audiences with an exciting and emotional blend of ballet, modern and jazz , molded into a style of choreography that is both eloquent and explosive.

http://www.koreshdance.org/

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Eileen Ivers, March 24th, 2009

Back by popular demand, Irish Blues as performed by Eileen Ivers, Immigrant
Soul and the inspired vocalist Tommy McDonnell who was one of the original Blues Brothers and has performed with such iconic legends as BB King, James Brown, ZZ Top, Eddy "Knock on wood" Floyd, Eric Clapton, Isaac Hayes, Bo Diddley, Jewel, and Al Green to name a few.

The show is a rare and select grade of spectacular artists whose work is so boldly imaginative and clearly virtuosic that it alters the medium. It has been said that the task of respectfully exploring the traditions and progression of the Celtic fiddle is quite literally on Eileen Ivers' shoulders. The Washington Post states, "She suggests the future of the Celtic fiddle."  Fiddler Eileen has established herself as the pre-eminent exponent of the Irish fiddle in the world today.

http://www.eileenivers.com/

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