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Abalone Dots
Don't Miss This Grammy Winning Group!
Will be performing Live on the outdoor deck at Willow Bend Country Club In Van Wert on Thursday September 9th at 8:00PM Beverages will be for sale at the club.
Admission is by donation only, if you enjoyed the show please contribute to the artist.
Abalone Dots come from a small town in Sweden called Vastervik on the outskirts of Stockholm. The talented musicians--Rebecka Hjukström (Age 22), Louise Holmer (Age 25), Elin Mörk (Age 24), and Sophia Hogman (age 24)--have played together for six years and have already become a top-selling artist on RCA Sweden since releasing their debut album in 2007, FROM A SAFE DISTANCE. The album immediately entered at the top of the Swedish charts, allowing the foursome to cultivate a rapidly-growing audience in the Scandinavian countries. Their current single, "Solo," from their sophomore release, TRAVELER, continues to garner attention including a Grammy Award (Swedish Grammis), multiple performances on major TV shows in Europe, and a cover story in Scanorama--instantly branding the Abalone Dots as media darlings. The overwhelming excitement behind their music has intrigued audiences in the U.S. and sparked interest from top-name industry professionals. This excitement has led the Dots to cross genres, as well as oceans, to pursue their dream of touring the States. ABALONE DOTS Accolades and Awards
2009 Swedish Grammy (Grammis) "Best Folk music/Singer Songwriter" Category for TRAVELER
#7 album sales-chart entry in Sweden - #2 on iTunes (album)
#4 on CDON.COM (album), largest online retailer
"Bluegrass beauties. With a blend of bluegrass and Swedish folk music, Abalone Dots have caught the ears of the heavy hitters." - Scanorama
"Album of the month"- Café "Sensational" - Expressen
"Personal and heartwarming"- Nerikes Allehanda
"Real and credible"- Dalarnas Tidning
"Fantastic Singers" - Svenska Dagbladet "Impressive" - Gefle Dagblad
"Wonderful debut" - Hallands Nyheter
Admission is by donation only, if you enjoyed the show please contribute to the artist.
Abalone Dots come from a small town in Sweden called Vastervik on the outskirts of Stockholm. The talented musicians--Rebecka Hjukström (Age 22), Louise Holmer (Age 25), Elin Mörk (Age 24), and Sophia Hogman (age 24)--have played together for six years and have already become a top-selling artist on RCA Sweden since releasing their debut album in 2007, FROM A SAFE DISTANCE. The album immediately entered at the top of the Swedish charts, allowing the foursome to cultivate a rapidly-growing audience in the Scandinavian countries. Their current single, "Solo," from their sophomore release, TRAVELER, continues to garner attention including a Grammy Award (Swedish Grammis), multiple performances on major TV shows in Europe, and a cover story in Scanorama--instantly branding the Abalone Dots as media darlings. The overwhelming excitement behind their music has intrigued audiences in the U.S. and sparked interest from top-name industry professionals. This excitement has led the Dots to cross genres, as well as oceans, to pursue their dream of touring the States. ABALONE DOTS Accolades and Awards
2009 Swedish Grammy (Grammis) "Best Folk music/Singer Songwriter" Category for TRAVELER
#7 album sales-chart entry in Sweden - #2 on iTunes (album)
#4 on CDON.COM (album), largest online retailer
"Bluegrass beauties. With a blend of bluegrass and Swedish folk music, Abalone Dots have caught the ears of the heavy hitters." - Scanorama
"Album of the month"- Café "Sensational" - Expressen
"Personal and heartwarming"- Nerikes Allehanda
"Real and credible"- Dalarnas Tidning
"Fantastic Singers" - Svenska Dagbladet "Impressive" - Gefle Dagblad
"Wonderful debut" - Hallands Nyheter
Matt The Electrician
Will be performing Live in Van Wert on Saturday September 18th at 8:00PM Doors open at 7:00
Admission is by donation only, if you enjoyed the show please contribute to the artist.
Matt is an American original and is about everyone’s favorite
Austin singer songwriter, in a city teaming with great singer
songwriters. At the annual Austin Music Awards he was nominated for
multiple awards including favorite artist, best live show, etc., etc.,
The Electrician has been compared to a young Paul Simon and makes his music earthy and ethereal, and that's a hard trick to pull off. When you leave his show you will be asking
yourself why it took you so long to discover his music.
Austin singer songwriter, in a city teaming with great singer
songwriters. At the annual Austin Music Awards he was nominated for
multiple awards including favorite artist, best live show, etc., etc.,
The Electrician has been compared to a young Paul Simon and makes his music earthy and ethereal, and that's a hard trick to pull off. When you leave his show you will be asking
yourself why it took you so long to discover his music.
Gabrielle Louise
Will be performing Live in Van Wert, Ohio on the outdoor deck at Willow Bend Country Club on Thursday October 14th at 8:00 PM Doors open at 7:00
Admission is by donation only, please contribute to the artist after the show. BYOB
What the critics are saying about Gabrielle
"Articulate and gifted, Gabrielle Louise... is an artist who comes to music from a literary vantage point, first and foremost...But the lyrics standing alone are only part of the story...As a vocalist
Gabrielle Louise dives deep into her songs, exploring them in a warm, sturdy voice reminiscent at times of Joni Mitchell...especially in the falsetto flights and lower register swoops...She executes a captivating balance of heartache and resolve."
--David McGee, www.thebluegrassspecial.com has written for rolling stone, pro sound news,
spin...currently the country music editor at barnesandnoble.com (New York City, New York)
"Gabrielle Louise is a deceiving package. Though young and beautiful, the guitar-playing
singer/songwriter sounds like an older woman. Her pop/country blend is distinctly adult-
contemporary in flavor and boasts mature lyrics. Lovers of folk music will appreciate Louise's strong voice, which she uses with equal success on stunning high notes and rumbling lows."
The Gazette (Colorado Springs, CO)
"...Her beautiful voice carrying a message of peace could be mistaken for a visit from a member of an angelic choir. But there is more to Gabrielle Louise than her musicianship and talent. [She is] a staunch advocate of environmental responsibility...I find encouragement in a commitment like this."
--Willie Nelson's Peace Research Institute (Honolulu, HI)
"[The Gabrielle Louise Show has] been making their mark on the acoustic scene with a live show that yields smart topical songs, rich soaring vocals, and show-stopping, genre-hopping sets."
--The Spencer Daily Reporter (Spencer, IA)
"We are so excited to be able to bring a young star of this energy and passion to The Radio
Room...Gabrielle Louise is one of those artists that people talk about for years after seeing her
perform."
--Ryan Stringfellow, executive director of KAFM and Radio Room Manager
"Gabrielle Louise sings and writes songs on the highest plane. Her lyrics are poetic and
her singing is nothing short of amazing!”
--Country star Michael Martin Murphey
"Articulate and gifted, Gabrielle Louise... is an artist who comes to music from a literary vantage point, first and foremost...But the lyrics standing alone are only part of the story...As a vocalist
Gabrielle Louise dives deep into her songs, exploring them in a warm, sturdy voice reminiscent at times of Joni Mitchell...especially in the falsetto flights and lower register swoops...She executes a captivating balance of heartache and resolve."
--David McGee, www.thebluegrassspecial.com has written for rolling stone, pro sound news,
spin...currently the country music editor at barnesandnoble.com (New York City, New York)
"Gabrielle Louise is a deceiving package. Though young and beautiful, the guitar-playing
singer/songwriter sounds like an older woman. Her pop/country blend is distinctly adult-
contemporary in flavor and boasts mature lyrics. Lovers of folk music will appreciate Louise's strong voice, which she uses with equal success on stunning high notes and rumbling lows."
The Gazette (Colorado Springs, CO)
"...Her beautiful voice carrying a message of peace could be mistaken for a visit from a member of an angelic choir. But there is more to Gabrielle Louise than her musicianship and talent. [She is] a staunch advocate of environmental responsibility...I find encouragement in a commitment like this."
--Willie Nelson's Peace Research Institute (Honolulu, HI)
"[The Gabrielle Louise Show has] been making their mark on the acoustic scene with a live show that yields smart topical songs, rich soaring vocals, and show-stopping, genre-hopping sets."
--The Spencer Daily Reporter (Spencer, IA)
"We are so excited to be able to bring a young star of this energy and passion to The Radio
Room...Gabrielle Louise is one of those artists that people talk about for years after seeing her
perform."
--Ryan Stringfellow, executive director of KAFM and Radio Room Manager
"Gabrielle Louise sings and writes songs on the highest plane. Her lyrics are poetic and
her singing is nothing short of amazing!”
--Country star Michael Martin Murphey
Jeff Miller
Will be performing Live in Van Wert, Ohio on Saturday December 18th at 8 PM. Doors open at 7:00.
Admission is by donation only so if you enjoyed the show please make a contribution to the artist. The show is BYOB as well.
His compositions are balletic, his live stage performance beguiling and befuddling, as one wonders, 'How is all that sound coming from one man?' Miller's new CD, 'Can You Hear the Music?' captures some of the magic of Miller live.'-Stacy Leiser, Clarksville Leaf-Chronicle 'Armed with only an acoustic guitar, Pittsburgh native Jeff Miller, now based in Nashville, uses looping pedals to create rhythm tracks, backing vocals, extra guitar parts -- all live, all on the fly. Fortunately, Miller's not just some gearhead, but a talented songwriter with a strong, clear voice -- in evidence on ['Can You Hear the Music?'].'-Aaron Jentzen, Pittsburgh City Paper 'Looping has grown into a staple at Miller's live shows, and on 'Can You Hear the Music?', songs such as 'Lost in the Crowd' and 'I Love You' showcase his dexterity.'-Rege Behe, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 'I don't know how he does what he's doing, but it's amazing.'-Gary Burr, hit songwriter and member of Ringo Starr's All-Starr Band 'Guitar virtuoso... Listening to Miller's CDs [or songs] on itunes is one thing, but seeing him live is another. During his one and a half hour playing time at North, his passion never died down.'-Amanda King, CCAC North Campus Voice News 'A total master of the loop/sampling pedal.'-Adrian Bischoff, KZSU
Admission is by donation only so if you enjoyed the show please make a contribution to the artist. The show is BYOB as well.
His compositions are balletic, his live stage performance beguiling and befuddling, as one wonders, 'How is all that sound coming from one man?' Miller's new CD, 'Can You Hear the Music?' captures some of the magic of Miller live.'-Stacy Leiser, Clarksville Leaf-Chronicle 'Armed with only an acoustic guitar, Pittsburgh native Jeff Miller, now based in Nashville, uses looping pedals to create rhythm tracks, backing vocals, extra guitar parts -- all live, all on the fly. Fortunately, Miller's not just some gearhead, but a talented songwriter with a strong, clear voice -- in evidence on ['Can You Hear the Music?'].'-Aaron Jentzen, Pittsburgh City Paper 'Looping has grown into a staple at Miller's live shows, and on 'Can You Hear the Music?', songs such as 'Lost in the Crowd' and 'I Love You' showcase his dexterity.'-Rege Behe, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 'I don't know how he does what he's doing, but it's amazing.'-Gary Burr, hit songwriter and member of Ringo Starr's All-Starr Band 'Guitar virtuoso... Listening to Miller's CDs [or songs] on itunes is one thing, but seeing him live is another. During his one and a half hour playing time at North, his passion never died down.'-Amanda King, CCAC North Campus Voice News 'A total master of the loop/sampling pedal.'-Adrian Bischoff, KZSU
