Bowery Ballroom

showview

Sat 5/17

18+

Doors 7pm

$15 adv / $17 day of

http://www.myspace.com/thewoodbrothers
http://www.thewoodbrothers.com/
Brothers Oliver and Chris Wood -- the Wood Brothers -- grew up in Boulder, CO, and both left the area after graduating from high school, Oliver moving to Atlanta while Chris ended up in New York. Oliver, a guitarist, discovered he had a knack for writing songs and formed the blues-based King Johnson, which continues to do frequent gigs on the Southern circuit. Chris, a bassist, began playing jazz and rock in New York, eventually teaming up with John Medeski and Billy Martin to form the successful jazz-funk trio Medeski, Martin & Wood. The brothers began jamming together at family functions, and the duo's roots-inflected blend of blues, folk, and rock quickly took shape.
--Steve Leggett

http://www.myspace.com/pietabrown
http://www.pietabrown.com
Pieta Brown, the daughter of Grammy-nominated folk/blues singer/songwriter Greg Brown, released her self-titled debut album on Iowa independent label Trailerpark Records in June 2002. With her languid, ethereal delivery, she has weathered numerous comparisons to such singers as the Cowboy Junkies' Margo Timmins.
--Erik Hage

http://www.myspace.com/kristinatrain
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kristina-Train/10047425987
Kristina Train’s powerful voice is leaving audiences amazed. Often compared to the likes of Allison Krauss, Dusty Springfield, Bonnie Raitt, the Savannah, Georgia native is making a name for herself with deep, expressive vocals and fiddle in hand. Her soulful singing complements her catchy melodies and heartfelt lyrics. Drawing inspiration from her idol, Aretha Franklin, Train's bluesy vibrato alternates between gentle ballads and powerful belting as she sings with mature intensity and an awareness of her southern roots.