Happy March!

Hope the snow is starting to melt  - we saw a bit of lawn today, and even a glimpse of driveway. (First time in months). We did have a wonderful February, and the annual My Folky Valentine concert, hosted by our great friends Annie and Rod Capps at The Ark in Ann Arbor was a great highlight. This year was particularly fun with our buddies, other musical marital duos: Dublin Station, The Milroys, and Jan Krist and Alan Finkbeiner. John posted a few of our songs from the show on You Tube, including a new song: “Now, She’s Mama”:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taAMLe_5LrE and

“All That Matters”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXKWVWDhKxA

“Ella Bella”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgN5tCA_vws

“Te Doy Una Cancion”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6rE5Am_eWA

Now, we’re excited for a great, and busy, March!

We head off to the Boston area for a concert at Kick Off Your Shoes concert series in Topsfield, MA Sunday, March 14^th @ 7pm! We met Ashara, the producer, after performing a showcase in Chicago 2 years ago, and we’ve been excited for this gig ever since. She’s hosted such amazing performers as Catie Curtis, Ellis Paul, and Vance Gilbert – so we’re really honored to be invited! If you know anyone in the Boston area who might be interested, please let them know. They can go to: www.kickoffyourshoes.net and/or email Ashara at:  ahsara@aol.com for reservations.

Then we spend some time in East Michigan:

On Saturday, March 27^th 8pm we will perform at MAMA’s Coffeehouse in Birmingham Hills, opening for the guitarist extraordinaire, Michael Johnson (www.mjblue.com). MAMA's Coffeehouse, which donates proceeds to charity, is produced by our great friend and fabulous performer, Jim Bizer. Also, if you are a performer, the evening starts with an open mic! Learn more: MAMA's Coffeehouse. /www.mamascoffeehouse.org/

Then on Sunday, March 28^th from 3-5pm we will join forces with our dear friends Annie and Rod Capps to perform at The White Crow Conservatory in Saginaw, MI. This will be our debut there, but Annie & Rod (www.maynardmusic.com) are veterans and rave about the experience! Dedicated to the education, preservation and pure enjoyment of acoustic music, White Crow is a treasure in Michigan. Check out the website: http://whitecrowconservatory.blogspot.com/ 

Wishing you a great March! Hope to see you soon!

Allison & John

HERE’S THE DETAILS:

Sunday, March 14^th 7pm: Kick Off Your Shoes House Concert Series. Topsfield, MA

www.kickoffyourshoes.net

Saturday, March 27^th 7pm: MAMA’s Coffeehouse, Bloomfield Hills, MI.

Located at: Birmingham Unitarian Church, 38651 Woodward, Bloomfield Hills, MI. Just north of Lone Pine and just west of Woodward (driveways off of both streets - small signs, easy to miss). 

www.mamascoffeehouse.org

Sunday, March 28^th, 3-5pm: The White Crow Conservatory, Saginaw, MI

http://whitecrowconservatory.blogspot.com/

Saginaw, MI

NEXT MONTH:

Sunday, April 11^th : A2Radio.com Live radio performance/interview on internet radio series, “Folk It! Live!” with host Tom Saunders.

Friday, April 23^rd, 8pm: The Trinity House, Livonia, MI. w/Annie & Rod Capps, John Latini, and host Joel Palmer. The Trinity House Theatre38840 W. Six Mile, Livonia, MI 48152-2605 Tickets $15; 12 for subscribers.