Richard Shindell with special guest Antje Duvekot

Show Description

November 6th:

Sara Milonovich on viola

November 7th:

Dennis McDermott on drums
Lincoln Schleiffer on bass
John Putnam on electric guitar
Sara Milonovich on viola

An expatriate New Yorker now living in Argentina, Richard Shindell is a meticulous craftsman of song whose four studio albums and recent live recording have been revered by critics and fans alike. Innovative, original and occasionally spiritual, from his first record,  1992's  Sparrow's Point to his latest South of Dehlia , Shindell has demonstrated a penchant for songwriting at once passionate and profound. His songs are often slowly and painstakingly crafted until honed to perfection, while he is also capable of writing tunes that are simply clever and amusing.  Shindell's songwriting is truly eclectic, ranging from lighthearted ballads and adulterous love songs, to dirges and diatribes that skillfully skewer politics, prejudice, war and religion.  He has a unique ability to morph into the soul of the many and varied personalities he casts as narrators in certain songs--songs that are veritable novellas framed in haunting acoustic melodies. Richard Shindell is "America's best singer/songwriter" according to The Los Angeles Daily News. "Let his extraordinary songs do the talking," they urge;"this is the voice of a master."   

-------------------- 

[Antje Duvekot's] provocative, dark-eyed ballads are becoming the talk of the folk world."
-The Boston Globe

"I think she's going to be the next great American folk singer-songwriter."
-Songwriting star Ellis Paul

"This debut album is the most refreshing, lyrically impacting record I've heard in ages. A stunning debut."
-Maverick Magazine (UK)

Antje Duvekot has solidified her reputation as one of America’s top emerging singer songwriters with “Big Dream Boulevard”, her debut studio release. The CD was produced by Seamus Egan, founder of the Irish super group, SOLAS. The project was released on acclaimed songwriter Ellis Paul’s label, Black Wolf Records and has quickly attracted international attention for Antje. This release was voted “1 Folk Release of 2006” by the Boston Globe and was named to the “Top10 Releases of the Year” by National Public Radio’s, Folk Alley.

"This is a brilliant, brilliant album.” says former Rolling Stone music editor Dave Marsh. “I have had this reaction once in the last 10 years and that was the first time I heard Patty Griffin.”