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SUMMARY:The Numbers Band
DESCRIPTION:May 31st – 15 60 75 The Numbers Band has been praised by almost every national music publication and several international publications since the beginning of their 50 years of live performances and recordings. Many fans are under the impression that the band remains obscure by choice. In fact\, they have never been offered a contract from any recording company in the industry\, ever. \nThe music “cannot be categorized”\, “cannot be defined”\, “is too original”. The music industry is not about music anymore. It is about selling products the public can relate to. After all\, it is a business. Even “alternative” music has become a label. The founder of the band\, Robert Kidney\, explains\, “The music industry\, the media\, and the tellsusourvision (TV) are defining for the American public what is good music by only playing and supporting what is profitable. We are taught to disregard everything that is not familiar. We (The Numbers Band) give the people our best. Our effort goes into being creative\, unique and original. We define our own sound. There are no rules because we don’t play the game. We are not in it for the game\, we’re in it for the music. \nIf you grew up in Northeast Ohio\, chances are you’ve heard of The Numbers Band—or at the very least\, their legendary reputation. For over 50 years\, the Kidney Brothers\, Robert and Jack\, have been creating music that defies easy categorization. Blending elements of jazz\, blues\, and rock ‘n’ roll\, their sound is wholly original\, undeniably creative\, and unmistakably The Numbers Band. \nGeneral Admission – 15.00 \nBar are opens at 7pm\nConcert Hall doors open at 7:30\nMusic at 8
URL:https://thepeninsulafoundation.org/event/the-numbers-band-2/
LOCATION:G.A.R. Hall\, 1785 Main St\, Peninsula\, OH\, 44264\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T200000
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SUMMARY:Driftwood
DESCRIPTION:May 30th – Music has guided Driftwood to hallowed ground many times since its founding members\, Joe Kollar and Dan Forsyth\, started making music as high schoolers in Joe’s parents’ basement. Whether the Upstate New York folk rock group—which today also includes violinist Claire Byrne\, bassist Joey Arcuri\, and drummer Sam Fishman—are converting new fans on a hardscrabble tour across the country or playing to a devoted crowd at hero Levon Helm’s Woodstock barn\, the band’s shapeshifting approach to folk music continues to break new ground. \n“Driftwood is basically a beautiful friendship that happens to play music together\,” says Joe. “I know it’s rare. I know I’m lucky to know these people and lean on them and go through these massive life changes together.” For Driftwood\, each song is like a journal entry: cathartic to create\, yes\, but capable of unlocking new lessons—and when shared—forging new bonds. “We’re communal\, right? Humans need to be connected\,” Joe says. “And we get to have this special thing.” \nDoors open at 7:30/ Music at 8pm \nGeneral Admission- 25.00
URL:https://thepeninsulafoundation.org/event/driftwood-2/
LOCATION:G.A.R. Hall\, 1785 Main St\, Peninsula\, OH\, 44264\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T085543
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SUMMARY:Moises Borges and Ava Preston
DESCRIPTION:May 29th – When Ava Preston and Moises Borges are on stage together you are transported to another place and time. Instantly\, you are warmed by tropical breezes and seaside memories. They weave a rich tapestry of velvet and haze\, of sweetness and lost love. Ava and Moises’ voices alternate\, balance and blend smoothly taking us on the scenic route of this South American musical journey. These forever classic Brazilian tunes\, and Moises’ seemingly timeless originals\, tap into a feeling so many of us long for\, a musical vacation\, rejuvenation\, relaxation\, entertainment\, enjoyment\, fun\, nostalgia. \nGeneral Admission: 22.00 \nBar area opens at 7pm\nMain concert Hall opens at 7:30pm\nMusic at 8pm
URL:https://thepeninsulafoundation.org/event/moises-borges-and-ava-preston/
LOCATION:G.A.R. Hall\, 1785 Main St\, Peninsula\, OH\, 44264\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T223000
DTSTAMP:20260405T085543
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SUMMARY:David Mayfield Parade - Record Release Party
DESCRIPTION:May 16th – David Mayfield was practically born into bluegrass\, hitting the road at an early age with his family’s band and honing his skills on bass. As a teenager\, he quickly earned a reputation as a standout instrumentalist\, picking up national accolades for his lightning-fast work on guitar and mandolin. His flair for performance began turning heads during his time as a backing player in his sister Jessica Lea Mayfield’s band—most notably during their appearance on The Late Show with David Letterman. Even then\, it was clear: Mayfield had a magnetic stage presence and the instincts of a true frontman. \nHe brought that charisma and musicianship to Cadillac Sky\, joining the progressive bluegrass band just as they were sharing stages with Mumford and Sons to sold-out crowds. Around that time\, inspired by songwriting legends like Randy Newman and Simon & Garfunkel\, Mayfield began penning his own material. With encouragement from his sister and friend Seth Avett\, he stepped into the spotlight as a solo artist—and hasn’t looked back. \nSince then\, Mayfield has toured relentlessly\, delivering shows that are equal parts musical showcase and theatrical experience. A born entertainer—a trait nurtured in his family band—he leaves a lasting impression wherever he plays. But beyond the charm and showmanship\, it’s his heartfelt songwriting and masterful musicianship that continue to draw audiences in\, show after show. \nJoin as we celebrate the release of The David Mayfield’s new Record…If you know this band\, you know It will be a party! \nGeneral Admission: 27.00\nDoors to the Bar area open at 7pm\nDoors to the Main Hall open at 7:30pm\nMusic starts at 8pm
URL:https://thepeninsulafoundation.org/event/david-mayfield-parade-record-release-party/
LOCATION:G.A.R. Hall\, 1785 Main St\, Peninsula\, OH\, 44264\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T223000
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SUMMARY:Laurie Michelle Caner and Brent Kirby
DESCRIPTION:May 10 – Laurie Michelle Caner & Brent Kirby\nOver 15 years ago\, Laurie Michelle Caner and Brent Kirby began writing songs together\, crafting a collection of unforgettable tunes. After a long creative break\, these two beloved Northeast Ohio artists are back at it—collaborating once again and bringing their signature magic to the stage. Join us for a special evening as Laurie and Brent share brand-new songs alongside some of their timeless favorites. \nGeneral Admission – 25.00\nBar area opens at 7pm\nMain Concert Hall doors open at 7:30pm\nMusic begins at 8pm
URL:https://thepeninsulafoundation.org/event/laurie-michelle-caner-and-brent-kirby/
LOCATION:G.A.R. Hall\, 1785 Main St\, Peninsula\, OH\, 44264\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250509T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250509T223000
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SUMMARY:Kieran Kane and Rayna Gellert
DESCRIPTION:May 9th – Kieran and Gellert – Kieran Kane’s seminal work in The O’Kanes and Kane Welch Kaplin\, as well as co-founding the independent label Dead Reckoning Records\, laid the foundation for the contemporary world of Americana music. A successful solo artist\, collaborator\, and songwriter (with songs recorded by Alan Jackson\, John Prine\, Emmylou Harris\, and many more)\, Kieran is a musician’s musician: his playing is always understated\, always groove-oriented\, and always serving the song. \nIf Rayna Gellert seems a preternaturally gifted songwriter\, it’s because she’s seen farther into the old songs than most. Growing up in a musical family\, she turned to Appalachian old-time music at a young age\, becoming a prodigious fiddler and leading a new revival of American stringband music through her work with the acclaimed roots band Uncle Earl. An in-demand collaborator\, she has toured and recorded with artists such as Scott Miller\, Abigail Washburn\, Toubab Krewe\, and Robyn Hitchcock. \nKieran and Rayna first met\, fittingly\, at San Francisco’s celebrated Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival\, which led to their cowriting songs for Kieran’s solo album Unguarded Moments (Dead Reckoning). They joined forces again for Rayna’s 2017 release\, Workin’s Too Hard (StorySound Records)\, which they also co-produced. Their first duo album\, The Ledges\, was released in February of 2018 on Dead Reckoning Records\, followed up quickly by 2019’s When the Sun Goes Down. \nIn 2022\, this “unlikely musical couple” released The Flowers That Bloom in Spring\, which found the duo digging deeper into their exploration of minimalist writing and production. Their fourth album will arrive in the spring of 2025. \nFans of either artist will recognize the musical kindred-spiritedness in their restrained and roots-oriented approach to both songs and arrangements. \nGeneral Admission: 25.00\nBar area opens at 7pm\nDoors to the Main Concert Hall open at 7:30 pm\nMusic at 8pm
URL:https://thepeninsulafoundation.org/event/kieran-kane-and-rayna-gellert/
LOCATION:G.A.R. Hall\, 1785 Main St\, Peninsula\, OH\, 44264\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T200000
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SUMMARY:Maya de Vitry
DESCRIPTION:May 8th – Originally from Lancaster\, PA\, Maya de Vitry is a Nashville-based artist whose music blurs the lines of folk\, indie rock\, and Americana. An admirer of the dedicated song craft of writers like John Prine\, Gillian Welch\, and Townes Van Zandt — and of the stirring vocals of artists like Bonnie Raitt and Nina Simone — Maya de Vitry’s music invites listeners into a space of openness and connection. \n\n\n\n\n\nAfter a formative chapter with the roots-Americana trio The Stray Birds\, she launched her solo career with the 2019 album Adaptations\, earning praise from Rolling Stone Country\, NPR Music\, and No Depression. Since then\, she has built a devoted following\, drawn to both her recordings and her powerful live performances. Known for her magnetic voice and hard-won sense of purpose\, Maya has toured in North America and Europe\, supporting artists like The Wood Brothers\, Aoife O’Donovan\, John Craigie\, and Mighty Poplar. Her songs have also appeared on albums by Molly Tuttle\, Lindsay Lou\, and Steve Poltz\, and her skills as a multi-instrumentalist and harmony singer have contributed to many Nashville recordings. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nHer fourth full-length release in just six years\, The Only Moment\, is a 10-track testamentto personal reinvention and creative growth. “I’m not just making different music now. It feels like I’m breathing in a different atmosphere\,” she reflects on her evolution from The Stray Birds to her solo journey. Her sense of liberation is especially apparent in her live shows\, which have become a space for spontaneity\, peace\, and freedom\, often woven together with personal stories that connect the songs. “After the show\, I just want to know if I’ve helped you feel more free\,” Maya says. “That’s my unspoken agreement—to myself\, my bandmates\, and everyone in the audience.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDespite a seemingly relentless creative pace\, the recording of The Only Moment—produced by Maya and mixed by Grammy-winning engineer Justin Francis (Madison Cunningham)—was deliberate and unhurried. “It was like making a long-exposure photograph\, but with music\,” Maya explains\, having allowed the songs to breathe over the course of nearly three years. “I shelved this record for months at a time\, and each time I came back to it\, I heard new possibilities. In today’s music industry\, there’s pressure to share everything\, to turn our process into ‘content.’ But I treasured keeping this record to myself and letting the songs simmer.” \nGeneral Admission: 25.00 \nDoors to the bar area open at 7pm\nMain Concert Hall opens at 7:30pm\nMusic at 8pm
URL:https://thepeninsulafoundation.org/event/maya-de-vitry/
LOCATION:G.A.R. Hall\, 1785 Main St\, Peninsula\, OH\, 44264\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T200000
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SUMMARY:Pressing Strings
DESCRIPTION:May 7th – Pressing Strings – When music is given the benefit of instinct\, imagination and inspiration\, the results are guaranteed to be good. So it ought to come as no surprise that the critically-acclaimed Annapolis Maryland-based trio\, appropriately dubbed Pressing Strings\, has infused those elements within their musical mantra the beginning. The band —Jordan Sokel (Guitar/Vocals)\, Nick Welker (Bass\, Vocals)\, Justin Kruger (Drums\, Vocals) and Austin Day(Keys\, Guitar) can trace its origins to Sokel’s initial fascination with some iconic influences\, among them\, the usual suspects — Dylan\, Marley\, Simon\, Withers\, Al Green\, Marvin Gaye\, Led Zeppelin\, etc.\, as well as some more under the radar artists like Taj Mahal\, R.L. Burnside\, Junior Kimbrough\, and Nick Drake. \n“This band has had a lot of different parts and personalities over the years and if you listen closely\, you can hear that in the music\,” Sokel reflects. “It’s never been static; the chemistry and creativity has morphed and evolved and it’s still doing so now. However it has changed\, one thing has stayed constant. Music has moved and motivated me ever since the first time I realized I could write songs and share them with an audience. That’s been my motivation ever since I was 20 years old and had my first opportunity to perform in front of a live audience. And after I learned how to record and shape songs in the studio\, that was it\, I was hooked. \nKruger was similarly inspired. He grew up in the Bay Area of California\, the offspring of two working musicians and spent much of his youth behind soundboards and in green rooms. Like Sokel\, college felt unsatisfactory so he began jumping into tour vans and onto festival stages in the western U.S. Giving him years in Jazz\, Rock\, Reggae\, World\, Country\, Americana/Songwriter and even Comedy shows. After a decade plus\, he moved to Maryland where he would begin again. First with the Annapolis scene. Then Baltimore city\, Philadelphia\, New York. Always knowing of Sokel and Welker’s forward motion and staying in close communication. JK was tapped to join full time in 2021. A singing drummer\, adding 3 part harmonies and a new life to older tunes. Welker is a native of Annapolis. He first picked up the bass in 6th grade\, and eventually started performing in his school’s orchestra before going on to form a band with some high school friends. He joined Pressing Strings in 2013 and has been with the group ever since. \nThese days\, Sokel himself finds reflecting on all that Pressing Strings has accomplished thus far and how it’s impacted his life overall. “Music is an extension of who I am\, what I’m going through\, what I’m feeling\, and the people who are meaningful in my life\,” he maintains. “It offers me an avenue to share my feelings and\, in doing so\, connect with people. It’s never failed to give me comfort\, in both the best and worst of times.” \nThat’s what great music is all about. It’s comforting to have Pressing Strings providing that comfort and concern. \nGeneral Admission: 25.00\nBar area doors open at 7pm\nMain Concert Hall opens at 7:30pm\nMusic starts at 8pm
URL:https://thepeninsulafoundation.org/event/pressing-strings/
LOCATION:G.A.R. Hall\, 1785 Main St\, Peninsula\, OH\, 44264\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T200000
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SUMMARY:Becky Boyd and the Groove Train
DESCRIPTION:May 3rd- Becky Boyd and the Groove train – Becky Boyd\, a singer of such strength\, she could make a lot of ‘No Girls Allowed’ signs get ripped off the clubhouse doors… She possesses a powerful blues/jazz voice that’s forceful\, sensuous and as clear as spring water. If there’s a jazz buff in the Cleveland area who hasn’t heard Boyd sing yet\, do something about that. She has got the art of scat singing down cold. Becky Boyd is a local talent to watch.” – Steve Byrne\, Scene Magazine \nPerhaps the most under-rated voice in Cleveland. For those of us who know Becky…we are all devoted! Come out and support her and her incredible band\, The Groove Train. \nGeneral Admission- 18.00 \nBar area opens at 7pm\nDoors open at 7:30\nMusic at 8pm
URL:https://thepeninsulafoundation.org/event/becky-boyd-and-the-groove-train-2/
LOCATION:G.A.R. Hall\, 1785 Main St\, Peninsula\, OH\, 44264\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T223000
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SUMMARY:Country Honk
DESCRIPTION:May 2nd – Country Honk is a talented four-piece band hailing from Cleveland\, Ohio. This band has been making waves in the Ohio music scene with their unique blend of originals and your favorite covers.. \nDrawing inspiration from classic artists such as Hank Williams\, Buck Owens\, Merle Haggard\, and Willie Nelson\, Country Honk infuses their music with a modern sensibility that appeals to audiences of all ages. Their catchy hooks\, soulful harmonies\, and electrifying stage presence have earned them a loyal following throughout the Midwest and beyond. \nWhether they’re playing at a honky-tonk or a festival stage\, Country Honk never fails to deliver a high-energy\, crowd-pleasing performance. With their undeniable talent and passion for music\, it’s no wonder they’ve become one of the most exciting bands touring today. \nGeneral Admission: 20.00\nBar area opens at 7pm\nConcert Hall opens at 7:30 pm\nMusic at 8pm
URL:https://thepeninsulafoundation.org/event/country-honk-2/
LOCATION:G.A.R. Hall\, 1785 Main St\, Peninsula\, OH\, 44264\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T220000
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SUMMARY:Roger Hoover w/special guests Ray Flanagan and Kevin Martinez
DESCRIPTION:April 26th – Roger Hoover with special guests Ray Flanagan and Kevin Martinez – One of N.E. Ohio’s most prolific songwriters Roger Hoover\, is no stranger to the G.A.R. Hall. Songs that come from a familiar place…a place we have all been…a place we both love… and want to leave behind. Joining Roger will be Ray Flanagan and Kevin Martinez. These three play together so well\, they seem to have crossed over from friends to family. Always a pleasure to host Roger\, Ray and Kevin at the Hall. \nGeneral Admission- $25 \nBar area opens at 7pm\nHistoric concert hall doors open at 7:30\nMusic at 8pm
URL:https://thepeninsulafoundation.org/event/roger-hoover-w-special-guest-ray-flanagan/
LOCATION:G.A.R. Hall\, 1785 Main St\, Peninsula\, OH\, 44264\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T223000
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SUMMARY:Dirty Grass Players
DESCRIPTION:April 25th – Dirty Grass Players– With a nod to the past and glance to the future the Dirty Grass Players are keeping alive the long history of bluegrass while pushing the traditional genre into the next generation. \nThe Dirty Grass Players are an energetic explosion of old-time pickin’\, coloured with an inventive\, newgrass hand\, that is given lyrical life by their soaring vocal harmonies . They live at the crossroads between the traditional\, which is the backbone of what they do\, and the progressive with their innovative forward-thinking approach. The Dirty Grass Players\, with their steady\, workman-like precision and loose adventurous spirit are a band that can both confound Bill Monroe and cause him to smile. \nSince then they have released two albums\, 2020’s Beneath the Woodpile and 2023 Shiny Side Up and established themselves as one of the most exciting young bluegrass bands around. With their high-octane shows they have become a mainstay on the festival circuit\, being invited to play at some of the the most prestigious gatherings from coast to coast including Delfest\, Grey Fox\, Kingman Island\, Hot August Music Festival\, Dark Star Jubilee\, Ramble Fest\, First Class Music Fest\, and many others. \nTheir latest album Shiny Side Up\, produced by The Travelin’ McCourys’ Coldy Kilby\, continues to further the evolution of bluegrass with its hard-driving sound that showcases the progressive\, darkside of bluegrass with its forward-looking\, non-traditional playing and songwriting. In its praise of the album\, Bluegrass Unlimited says\, “Shiny Side Up validates the arrival of the Dirty Grass Players onto the scene and shows bluegrass is in good hands going forward. \nGeneral Admission : 25.00\nBar Area opens at 7pm\nConcert Hall opens at 7:30pm\nMusic at 8pm
URL:https://thepeninsulafoundation.org/event/dirty-grass-players/
LOCATION:G.A.R. Hall\, 1785 Main St\, Peninsula\, OH\, 44264\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T223000
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SUMMARY:Mike Compton and Joe Newberry
DESCRIPTION:April 12th – Mike Compton and Joe Newberry collaborate with a vision that is both modern and ageless\, digging deep into early country music\, blues\, and other heartbeat sounds of traditional music. Their performances at home and abroad\, from venues large and small\, showcase soul-stirring instrumentals\, numbers from the great American songbag\, as well as newly composed songs and tunes that are already taking their rightful place in the new tradition. \n“Bluegrass Today” says of Compton and Newberry\, “Real music performed by artists with a deep appreciation for the folk traditions that came before them… They pull off what’s almostimpossible these days: honest\, genuine music that will get your soul dancing.” \nCompton and Newberry are shining a much-deserved contemporary light on the roots\, as they tend to the branches\, too. As “Mandolin Cafe” put it\, “Two musicians\, two instruments and two voices capture the essence of how great music can be.” \nGeneral Admission: 20.00 \nDoors to the bar area open at 7pm\nDoors to the concert hall open at 7:30 pm\nMusic begins at 8pm
URL:https://thepeninsulafoundation.org/event/mike-compton-and-joe-newberry/
LOCATION:G.A.R. Hall\, 1785 Main St\, Peninsula\, OH\, 44264\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T223000
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SUMMARY:Mason Via / with Caleb Power
DESCRIPTION:April 11th- Mason Via’s new single\, “Wide Open.” Co-written by Mason Via and Zach John King \, this track paints vivid pictures of campfires\, screen doors\, and sunsets over pastures\, while also capturing the essence of young heartbreak. \nRaised in Patrick Springs\, VA\, Mason drew on his childhood experiences growing up in the hills\, hollers\, and backwoods of southern Virginia to inspire this incredible new song. Via says\, “The song chronicles the singer’s emotional state as he reaches back into his memory to recall how much he loved the girl who has left him\, and how much her absence has cut him to the core.” \nThis song evokes a similiar emotion that Mason conveyed in Daughter of the Highlands (his stand out vocal on the Grammy nominated album Jubilee.) The track features Mason Via on lead vocals and guitar; Aaron Ramsey on mandolin; Jason Davis on banjo; Jim Vancleve on fiddle; Jeff Partin on bass and resophonic guitar; Kyser George on second guitar; Brooks Forsyth on harmony vocals; and Nick Goad on harmony vocals. This track sounds like Old Crow Medicine Show\, Tyler Childers \, Zach Bryan\, Flatland Cavalry\, Turnpike Troubadours\, and Mountain Heart. \nPlaying the G.A.R. Hall for the first time…One of the new voices in Bluegrass Music! Don’t miss him! \nTickets go on sale March 7th \nGeneral Admission – 25.00\nBar area opens at 7pm\nHistoric Concert Hall opens at 7:30pm\nMusic at 8pm
URL:https://thepeninsulafoundation.org/event/mason-via/
LOCATION:G.A.R. Hall\, 1785 Main St\, Peninsula\, OH\, 44264\, United States
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SUMMARY:Them Coulee Boys
DESCRIPTION:April 5th – Them Coulee Boys: Soren Staff and Beau Janke—co-founders of folk/rock/Americana outfit Them Coulee Boys—met as camp counselors in northern Wisconsin in 2011. Their weekend workshopping of Avett Brothers and classic country tunes led to original songs and adding Soren’s brother Jens on mandolin. As the years grew\, the band turned into a more rollicking outfit\, adding Neil Krause on electric bass and Stas Hable on drums. \nThe band’s name is a nod to the glacial melt-carved river valleys they call home\, known by early French fur trappers as coulees. Known for wild swings of emotion during sets\, it is not unusual to see fans in tears and minutes later dancing with abandon. The honesty and ability to talk and sing about the feelings and emotions that shape them has endeared them to a growing group of fans and friends. \nWith four full-length albums and an EP behind them\, including 2019’s Die Happy (produced by Trampled By Turtles’ Dave Simonett on Lo-Hi Records) and 2021’s Namesake\, the band has garnered international attention and earned press in American Songwriter\, Ditty TV\, Folk Alley\, and The Bluegrass Situation. \n2025 marks the release of a new album\, No Fun In The Chrysalis\, an expansive new collection that finds the band picking up where their 2021 release\, Namesake\, left off. The band is once again working with Grammy-winning producer Brian Joseph (Sufjan Stevens\, Humbird\, Bon Iver)\, whose production on Namesake shepherded the band beyond their folk-grass\, Americana roots to “go electric.” No Fun In The Chrysalis was recorded at The Hive in the band’s hometown of Eau Claire. The album has a warm\, comfortable sound that is both intimate\, and celebratory. \n“from pure and genuine ballads to a leaping\, countrified take on rock and roll” \nGeneral Admission: 25.00 \nBar area opens at 7pm for fun before the show!\nMain Concert Hall opens at 7:30pm\nMusic at 8pm.
URL:https://thepeninsulafoundation.org/event/them-coulee-boys/
LOCATION:G.A.R. Hall\, 1785 Main St\, Peninsula\, OH\, 44264\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T220000
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SUMMARY:Jacob Jolliff Band
DESCRIPTION:April 2nd – Jacob Jolliff was born into a musical family in Newberg\, OR. His dad started him on the mandolin at age seven and required him to practice ten minutes a day. But after six months of practicing this minimal amount\, something clicked\, and almost overnight he started putting in several hours of intense practice daily.. and this hasn’t really changed in the\nlast 20 years. \nJacob Jolliff is one of the world’s premier contemporary mandolinists. In 2011\,he graduated from Berklee College of Music\, having studied there on a full scholarship. The following year\, in 2012\, he won the USA’s National Mandolin Championship in Winfield\, KS. A fixture of the bluegrass scene\, he has performed and collaborated with Béla Fleck\, Tony Trischka\, Michael Daves\, Grant Gordy\, Wes Corbett\, and Alex Hargreaves\, to name a few. Additionally\,throughout his 20s\, he toured as a member of the groups Joy Kills Sorrow and Yonder Mountain String Band. Currently\, his focus is on his own ensemble\, The Jacob Jolliff Band. \nTogether the band has released three albums\, the most recent of which\,“Instrumentals\, Vol. 2: Mandolin Mysteries\,” dropped in May 2024. The band plays a combination of complex original instrumental music and vocal repertoire that spans from trad bluegrass to unlikely pop covers. Improvisation and the ensemble interplay are at the forefront. \nGeneral Admission: 25.00\nBar area opens at 7pm\nConcert Hall doors open at 7:30pm\nMusic at 8pm
URL:https://thepeninsulafoundation.org/event/jacob-jolliff-band/
LOCATION:G.A.R. Hall\, 1785 Main St\, Peninsula\, OH\, 44264\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T223000
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CREATED:20250119T033109Z
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SUMMARY:Cold Chocolate
DESCRIPTION:March 29th – Cold Chocolate is a genre-bending Americana band that fuses folk\, funk and bluegrass to create a unique sound all their own. Led by Ethan Robbins (vocals/guitar/mandolin) and Ariel Bernstein (vocals/percussion/banjo)\, the Boston-based duo released their fifth full-length album in the fall of 2023. “We’re growing as a band\, and I think that shows in our songwriting\,” says Robbins. “I see this album as a leaping off point for many more new albums to come\, and that’s an exciting prospect\,” adds Bernstein. \nPunctuated by tight harmonies and skillful musicianship\, Cold Chocolate has quickly gained recognition for their original music and high-energy shows. The band has shared bills with Leftover Salmon\, David Grisman\, and Angelique Kidjo\, and regularly performs at venues and music festivals across the country. Jason Verlinde of The Fretboard Journal who covered the band’s FreshGrass Festival set noted “there were plenty of magical moments…I will never forget [watching] Cold Chocolate perform.” Kathy Sands-Boehmer of No Depression raved\, “[Ethan] feels the music in his heart and soul and it shows when he plays. Ethan becomes the music on stage. There’s an almost mystical connection between his guitar and the notes that flow out of it.” \nGeneral Admission – 25.00 \nBar area opens at 7pm\nDoors to the concert hall open at 7:30pm\nMusic at 8pm
URL:https://thepeninsulafoundation.org/event/cold-chocolate-2/
LOCATION:G.A.R. Hall\, 1785 Main St\, Peninsula\, OH\, 44264\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T223000
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CREATED:20250219T004216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T214902Z
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SUMMARY:Rachel Brown and the Beatnik Playboys
DESCRIPTION:March 22nd- Rachel Brown and the Beatnik Playboys – Known as Cleveland’s queen of honky tonk\, she will gladly wear that crown\, but don’t limit her talents to one genre\, because this lady can sing it all! Expect some new songs with some of your old favorites sprinkled in…Rachel Brown and the Beatnik Playboys\, they never dissappoint. \nGeneral Admission: 20.00\nBar area opens at 7pm\nMain Hall opens at 7:30pm\nMusic at 8pm
URL:https://thepeninsulafoundation.org/event/rachel-brown-and-the-beatnik-playboys-2/
LOCATION:G.A.R. Hall\, 1785 Main St\, Peninsula\, OH\, 44264\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250314T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250314T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T085543
CREATED:20241122T022443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250105T214901Z
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SUMMARY:Heather Maloney
DESCRIPTION:March 14th- Heather Maloney’s “Soil in the Sky” is a collective memory. Maloney’s fourth full-length release is a collage of tremulous folk\, existential ballads\, and assertive rock. T \nThe Massachusetts-based “writer song-singer” found music in the midst of three years at a meditation center\, honing a sound moored in days of silent reflection and reverence for storytellers like Joni\, Rilke and Ken Burns. On “Soil in the Sky\,” she takes us to the midwest’s existential crisis\, a barstool scooching against fate\, a make-my-day reckoning with society’s old guard. \nIn sound and sentiment\, these 12 songs cover an immense amount of territory. But they’re all powered by the same source. There’s a spiritual thread throughout the record. That inspiration doesn’t necessarily come from above — Maloney has a patchwork metaphysical support system — but from all around: the glow of humanity gathered in the people and places that lap out in our wake. Heather has toured nationally as a headliner as well as in support of acts like Lake Street Dive\, Shakey Graves\, Gary Clark Jr.\, Colin Hay\, Mary Chapin Carpenter\, and many more. The New York Times called her music “utterly gorgeous\, visceral” and SPIN Magazine described her as “stunning\, breathy\, and starkly memorable”. \nGeneral Admission- 25.00 \nBar area doors open at 7pm\nConcert Hall doors open at 7:30pm\nMusic at 8pm
URL:https://thepeninsulafoundation.org/event/heather-maloney/
LOCATION:G.A.R. Hall\, 1785 Main St\, Peninsula\, OH\, 44264\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T220000
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SUMMARY:David Howley w/special guest Kiana June
DESCRIPTION:March 12th – David Howley w/special guest Kiana June– Indie folk artist from Ireland and founding member of Billboard No.1 band We Banjo 3\, David Howley has been at the forefront of Irish guitar\, banjo and mandolin for over a decade. An award-winning vocalist\, he has performed with The Chieftains\, Eileen Ivers\, Carlos Nunez\, Billy Strings\, Bela Fleck\, Altan\, Ajeet and Mumford & Sons\, amongst others. \nDavid’s first solo album has been called “a thing of rare beauty” by the Irish Times. The four star review of for Venus commends the album as pointing to “a richly creative period that he has embraced to the full. \n​His second release Shadow was recorded in a tiny cabin in the town of Kenmare in County Kerry\, Ireland\, his new songs resonate with a wide range of audiences\, taking them to places undiscovered. With soulful vocals\, evocative storytelling\, and enchanting melodies\, he creates an otherworldly\, time-bending magic. Inspired by ancient legends and raw emotions\, Howley is a modern poet with traditional chops. \nJoining David will be Kiana June on fiddle. From rocking massive stages around the world to recording four Billboard #1 albums with Gaelic Storm and bringing the fiddle to Broadways “Come From Away”\, Kiana is a one-of-a-kind musician fusing classical chops with American and Irish folk music.” \nGeneral Admission: 25.00 \nDoors open to the Bar area at 7pm\nDoors open to the Main concert Hall at 7:30pm\nMusic starts at 8pm
URL:https://thepeninsulafoundation.org/event/david-howley/
LOCATION:G.A.R. Hall\, 1785 Main St\, Peninsula\, OH\, 44264\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T223000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250112T184210Z
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SUMMARY:Rusty Goat
DESCRIPTION:The Rusty Goat- Your favorite blues and rock tunes from the 70’s… because every now and then you just have to rock out! \nMarch 8th – The Rusty Goat – Bringing back your favorite rock and roll and blues tunes from the 70’s. Three of these boys grew up in Peninsula with high hopes of being rock stars\, they were good then\, they are better now! John\, Jeff\, Tom\, Tim and Mike are the Rusty Goat! Not our usual offering at the Hall\, but every now and then we can still rock it out! \nGeneral Admission – $15.00 \nDoors open at 7:30/Music at 8pm
URL:https://thepeninsulafoundation.org/event/rusty-goat/
LOCATION:G.A.R. Hall\, 1785 Main St\, Peninsula\, OH\, 44264\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T220000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250112T051110Z
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SUMMARY:Jordan Tice
DESCRIPTION:March 7th – Jordan Tice is a musical seeker of the most dedicated sort. Growing up in Annapolis Maryland\, as a teenage rocker and student of jazz and music composition at Towson University\, he has become among the most innovative acoustic guitarists of the modern age. Surrounded by a family of bluegrass musicians and opening for American music luminaries such as David Bromberg and Tony Rice at an early age\, Tice found his musical center\, one which he now channels into a refreshing approach to songcraft. \nHaving occupied the roles of guitar ace\, sideman\, songwriter and student of American music for the better part of his life\, Jordan’s songs are enriching for all manner of listeners\, from guitar fanatics to more casual fans of Americana music; bending form and tradition through his singular approach\, he delivers performances that are not weighted by any one area of his prowess\, allowing listeners to join his world of candor\, wit and ineffable facility with comfort. Equally virtuosic as a flatpicker and fingerstylist\, and with a casual vocal style\, Tice conjures ingredients from seemingly far-flung worlds with ease that have earned him glowing press from such outlets as NPR Music and American Songwriter and taken him to stages such as the Telluride Bluegrass Festival and the Ryman Auditorium (among many many others). \nAs a side musician\, Jordan has worked with a great number of disparate artists\, including Andrew Marlin (Watchhouse)\, Steve Martin\, Aoife O’Donovan\, David Rawlings\, Tony Trischka\, Väsen\, and Yola. \nListening to the breadth of Jordan’s discography\, which includes seven projects as a solo artist and four as a founding member of the preeminent string band\, Hawktail (formerly Haas Kowert Tice)\, one will hear these sorts of abstractions at play in his own work. Equally virtuosic as a flatpicker and fingerstylist\, and with a casual vocal style\, Tice conjures ingredients from seemingly far-flung worlds with ease that have earned him glowing press from such outlets as NPR Music and American Songwriter and taken him to stages such as the Telluride Bluegrass Festival and the Ryman Auditorium (among many many others). \nOn his newest project\, Badlettsville\, Tice brings together an all-star ensemble of acoustic musicians to realize his take on several of his favorite covers and originals that\, while staples of his live show\, never made it on to a previous release. The EP begins with his acoustic treatment of Bob Dylan’s\, “Tryin’ to Get to Heaven\,” featuring impressionistic lyrics flowing over a trancelike backdrop of guitar\, fiddle\, bass and bongoes. The second track\, “Mean Old World\,” is an anthemic folk original reflecting on the inevitable change life brings\, featuring lush harmonies from Aoife O’Donovan and Andrew Marlin. The collection ends with two duets featuring Hawktail bandmate\, bassist Paul Kowert: the jaunty instrumental\, “Badlettsville\,” and a jazzy\, whimsical romp through Randy Newman’s “Dayton\, Ohio- 1903.” The seamless combination of covers and originals further cements Tice’s reputation as a bold and inventive voice in folk music with his eye on an earnest prize: generating a body of work that stands up to the test of time. \nGeneral admission: 25.00 \nBar area open:7pm\nMain Concert Hall opens at 7:30pm\nMusic starts at 8pm
URL:https://thepeninsulafoundation.org/event/jordan-tice/
LOCATION:G.A.R. Hall\, 1785 Main St\, Peninsula\, OH\, 44264\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T223000
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SUMMARY:Mo Mojo's Mardi Gras Party at the G.A.R. Hall- this event is SOLD OUT!
DESCRIPTION:March 4th – Mo Mojo – It’s Mardi Gras time y’all! Come celebrate Mardi Gras at the G.A.R. Hall with Mo Mojo! This annual Fat Tuesday event with N.E. Ohio’s favorite dance band never dissappoints. You are welcome to bring your favorite Fat Tuesday food to enjoy\, the G.A.R. Hall B.A.R. will be open with some drink specials. So dust off your dancing shoes\, shake out your favorite Mardi Gras attire and head on down to the Hall for some Mo Mojo fun! \nThis event is SOLD OUT!  There will be no tickets available at the door \nGeneral Admission/$22\nDoors open at 7:30/Music at 8pm
URL:https://thepeninsulafoundation.org/event/mo-mojos-mardi-gras-party-at-the-g-a-r-hall/
LOCATION:G.A.R. Hall\, 1785 Main St\, Peninsula\, OH\, 44264\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T085543
CREATED:20250105T235735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250105T235738Z
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SUMMARY:Ordinary Elephant
DESCRIPTION:February 23rd – Ordinary Elephant – Mesmerizing folk duo Ordinary Elephant has spent the better part of the last decade on a never-ending tour that’s earned married couple Crystal and Pete Damore widespread critical acclaim and made fans of luminaries like Tom Paxton and Mary Gauthier. In 2017\, the pair took home the International Folk Music Award for Artist of the Year on the strength of their breakout album\, Before I Go\, and two years later\, they returned with the similarly lauded Honest\, which the Associated Press hailed as “one of the best Americana albums of the year.” \nThe band’s new stripped-down\, self-titled collection is the purest distillation of their sound yet\, showcasing the arresting power of the couple’s gorgeous harmonies and intricate fretwork. The songs are timeless\, rooted in rich\, character-driven storytelling\, and the performances are similarly transportive\, fueled by delicately intertwined banjo\, guitar\, and octave mandolin. Though the songs were born out of a period of deep uncertainty\, the record itself is a work of profound self-assurance\, one delivered by a duo whose personal and professional lives embody the limitless possibility of honest\, organic collaboration. Press play on Ordinary Elephant and you’ll hear more than just a husband and wife; you’ll hear the sound of sincerity and commitment\, of patience and gratitude\, of learning to let go of expectation and revel in the simple beauty of the moment. \nGeneral Admission – 22.00 \nBar area doors open at 7pm\nConcert hall doors opens at 7:30pm\nMusic at 8pm
URL:https://thepeninsulafoundation.org/event/ordinary-elephant/
LOCATION:G.A.R. Hall\, 1785 Main St\, Peninsula\, OH\, 44264\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T223000
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SUMMARY:Dustbowl Revival
DESCRIPTION:February 22nd – How do you describe genre-defying roots music adventurers Dustbowl Revival? Even tireless founder and lead songwriter Z. Lupetin would agree you have to come to a show to find out. Going strong into their second decade after starting from a humble Craigslist ad posted in bohemian Venice Beach\, some would say Dustbowl’s ever-evolving collective (there have been nearly thirty members!) plays a spicy cocktail of folky-funk or booty-shaking jangly rock n’ soul: expertly mixing their New Orleans-tinted brass section with their signature Laurel Canyon harmonies and fearless lyrics. \nWhile most bands stay in one lane or fade away quickly\, Dustbowl Revival is a testament to building a fanbase and their own sound the old-fashioned way\, with hard work and moving songs that stick to your bones when you leave the concert. There’s a reason they continue to get written up in Rolling Stone and Billboard and get played on AAA radio 16 years after they set sail. \nHowever you sip their sound\, Dustbowl Revival has become a beloved fixture of the Americana community – from playing tiny speakeasies and pubs around their southern California base\, to headlining thousands of shows in ten countries and counting. Indeed\, founder Z. Lupetin’s quixotic Craigslist ad hoping to find like-minded music-makers to play songs inspired equally by Wilco\, Bob Dylan and Springsteen as Nina Simone\, Fleetwood Mac and Bill Withers may seem confusing\, but somehow it worked. \n“Maybe we don’t know where this journey will take us or how long it will last\,” acknowledges Lupetin\, “That’s my take on the importance of what we try to do. Music elevates us\, lifts us up\, makes us change our minds\, takes us out of our comfort zones. If just one person can be moved by just one song\, that’s enough.” \nGeneral Admission/Open Seating: 37.00 \nBar doors open at 7pm\nConcert Hall doors open at 7:30pm\nMusic at 8pm
URL:https://thepeninsulafoundation.org/event/dustbowl-revival/
LOCATION:G.A.R. Hall\, 1785 Main St\, Peninsula\, OH\, 44264\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T085543
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SUMMARY:Dom Flemons
DESCRIPTION:February 18th – Dom Flemons – Dom Flemons is known as “The American Songster®” since his repertoire covers over one hundred years of American roots music. Flemons is a folk musician\, black country artist\, songwriter\, multi-instrumentalist\, music scholar\, historian\, actor\, slam poet\, record collector\, curator\, podcaster\, cultural commentator\, influencer\, and the creator\, host\, and producer of the American Songster Radio Show on WSM in Nashville\, TN. He is the Co-Founder and original member of the groundbreaking Carolina Chocolate Drops\, the first ever black string band to win a GRAMMY Award. Over the past 25 years\, he has received major awards\, gained world-wide media recognition and has become one of the most influential and highly decorated voices in American roots music. \n“Dom Flemons is one of the most accomplished American Folk Artists… few have pumped as much lifeblood into tradition as he has.” – MOJO Magazine \nGeneral Admission: 32.00\nBar area opens at 7pm\nConcert Hall opens at 7:30pm\nMusic at 8pm
URL:https://thepeninsulafoundation.org/event/dom-flemons/
LOCATION:G.A.R. Hall\, 1785 Main St\, Peninsula\, OH\, 44264\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T223000
DTSTAMP:20260405T085543
CREATED:20240831T193735Z
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SUMMARY:Donna the Buffalo- come join the herd! The Nov 10th show has been re-scheduled to February 16th\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:February 16th – Donna The Buffalo is not just a band\, rather one might say that Donna The Buffalo has become a lifestyle for its members and audiences. Since 1989\, the roots rockers have played thousands of shows and countless festivals including Bonnaroo\, Newport Folk Festival\, Telluride\, Austin City Limits Festival\, Merle Fest\, and Philadelphia Folk Festival. \nThey’ve opened for The Dead and have toured with Peter Rowan\, Del McCoury\, Los Lobos\, Little Feat\, Jim Lauderdale\, Rusted Root\, and Railroad Earth to name a few. They also toured with Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Ben Cohen to help raise awareness about increased corporate spending in politics. \nIn 1991\, the band started the Finger Lakes Grassroots Festival in Trumansburg\, NY. The four day festival has become an annual destination for over 15\,000 music lovers every year and was started as an AIDS benefit. It continues as a benefit for arts and education. To date\, the event has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars and is now one of three Grassroots Festivals; the Bi-annual Shakori Hills fest in North Carolina and Virginia Key festival in Florida. In 2016 GrassRoots Culture Camp was introduced in Trumansburg\, New York as four days of music\, art\, dance and movement workshops\, including nightly dinners and dances. Obviously a band that has used its voice to bring awareness and change. \nOne of the most dynamic bands to grace the G.A.R. Hall stage. Dust off those dancing shoes and get on down to the Hall. You will love this Band and the experience they create! \nDoors open at 7:30/ Music at 8 \nReserved table for 4 – 250.00- located at the back of the room. Two tables can be joined for parties of 8 if purchased together \nStanding room only – 45.00 \nThere will be chairs set around the perimeter…but it will be hard to stay seated with Donna the Buffalo in the house!
URL:https://thepeninsulafoundation.org/event/donna-the-buffalo-come-join-the-herd/
LOCATION:G.A.R. Hall\, 1785 Main St\, Peninsula\, OH\, 44264\, United States
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SUMMARY:Lena Jonsson
DESCRIPTION:February 9th – Lena Jonsson’s ability to balance a deep knowledge of traditional Swedish folk music with innovative artistic sensibilities\, sparkling joy of life and a charisma of a rock-star have made her one Scandinavia’s most visionary musicians. She has created a unique style inspired by traditional Swedish music as well as rock\, pop and american old-time and bluegrass traditions. Together with guitarist Erik Ronström and bassist Krydda Sundström they create a virtuosic yet playful trio. In April this year\, the Lena Jonsson Trio won Artist of the year at the Swedish Folk awards. Their latest album ”Stories from the Outside” won both a Swedish Grammis and the Manifest prize in 2021 and Album of the year by LIRA Music Magazine and song of the year by Swedish radio. Lena Jonsson Trio released their third album ”Elements” in June 2023. \nGeneral Admission – 25.00 \nBar area open at 7pm\nConcert Hall doors open at 7:30pm\nMusic at 8pm
URL:https://thepeninsulafoundation.org/event/lena-jonsson/
LOCATION:G.A.R. Hall\, 1785 Main St\, Peninsula\, OH\, 44264\, United States
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SUMMARY:Alla Boara - This event is Sold Out!!
DESCRIPTION:January 25th – Alla Boara – Alla Boara seeks to bring recognition and new life to Italy’s diverse history of regional folk music. Their modern arrangements of near-extinct folk songs are variously surprising\, playful\, mournful\, tender\, and bewitching. Alla Boara’s dynamic work aims to inspire audiences of all ethnic heritages to treasure their musical roots and consider historical songs’ contemporary cultural relevance. \nThe vision of drummer and composer Anthony Taddeo (Helen Welch/Hey Mavis)\, Alla Boara also features vocalist Amanda Powell (Apollo’s Fire)\, guitarist Dan Bruce\, trumpeter Tommy Lehman\, bassist Ian Kinnaman\, and accordionist and keyboardist Clay Colley. Currently touring their first record\, Le Tre Sorelle\, Alla Boara has received critical acclaim for its originality and accessibility and was recently featured in All About Jazz\, La Gazzetta Italiana\, and predicted to have a bright future by Cleveland Magazine. \nGeneral Admission – 25.00 \nBar Area open at 7pm\nDoors to Main Hall opens at 7:30\nMusic at 8pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSee examplesAdd
URL:https://thepeninsulafoundation.org/event/alla-boara-2/
LOCATION:G.A.R. Hall\, 1785 Main St\, Peninsula\, OH\, 44264\, United States
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SUMMARY:Missy Raines and Allegheny- This event is SOLD OUT!!
DESCRIPTION:January 17th – Missy Raines is a trailblazer in bluegrass. She is the most awarded bass player in the history of the International Bluegrass Music Association.She has received this honor more than any other bass player in the history of the organization. She is a bass players’ bass player\, a singer\, songwriter\, teacher\, sideman\, and bandleader. In addition to the Bass Player awards\, she’s received multiple awards from the IBMA for Recorded Event of the Year and Song of the Year. In 2019\, Missy was featured in The Country Music Hall of Fame as part of their American Currents exhibit. In January of 2020\, Missy debuted on the Grand Ole Opry with her band\, Allegheny. \nOn her new release HIGHLANDER\, Raines gives a tip of the hat to the region of West Virginia where she grew up and developed her deep passion for bluegrass music. Working again with producer Alison Brown\, she and her touring band Allegheny are joined by a thoughtfully curated list of guests including Kathy Mattea\, Laurie Lewis\, Dudley Connell\, Michael Cleveland and Danny Paisley to create an album that at once honors Raines’ deep bluegrass roots even as she cultivates them. \nGeneral Admission – 25.00 \nBar area opens at – 7pm\nDoors to Main Concert Hall – 7:30pm\nMusic at 8pm
URL:https://thepeninsulafoundation.org/event/missy-raines-and-allegheny/
LOCATION:G.A.R. Hall\, 1785 Main St\, Peninsula\, OH\, 44264\, United States
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