Rockin' Box 33

Big Wide Grin – 8-9-14

Jun 18, 2013 Uncategorized Leave a comment
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This bi-coastal duo of Elaine Dempsey & Karl Werne, bring diverse backgrounds of experience, music and theater together to form a rich, soulful blend of character and deep harmony. It will move you to an understanding of their name: BIG WIDE GRIN.

They are constantly on the move- whether at festivals, concert series, shows, or select house concerts and have shared the stage, collectively,
with such artists as Janis Ian, Harriett Schock, Lowen & Navarro, Richie Havens, Bruce Hornsby and toured with legendary blues man Keb’ Mo’.
Their recent seasonal CD, “Holiday” features a wide variety of world class arrangers and studio musicians from both coasts, proving to be the most
diverse self-produced musical endeavor from this group so far. Guest artists include ODU Jazz Professor John Toomey, former Kool and the Gang bassist, Dana Silvercloud and Dan Martier from Tim Reynolds? TR3.

BWG’s “Live” release is a collection of original and cover material that have become trademark favorites of their live performances from the likes of Steve Earle and Tracy Chapman to Sly & The Family Stone.  Their debut CD, “Live Simple, Breathe Deep” (released under previous group name: “E.L.K.”) was produced by Clayton Gibb (Keb’ Mo’ band) and features Mark Andes (Spirit, Canned Heat), Rob Hooper (Jimmie Dale Gilmore), Cha Cha Friedken (Keb’ Mo’ band) and Eddie Williams.

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Sarah Peacock – 9-28-14

Jun 15, 2013 Uncategorized Leave a comment
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The release of Albuquerque Sky proves up-and-coming country music powerhouse, Sarah Peacock, is a contender in several Nashville music arenas. A talented songwriter, she wrote or co-wrote all sixteen tracks on the recording, which smoothly melds pop country and Americana with a dash of rock, a la Ann Wilson. As a multi-instrumentalist, she’s just as […]

George Ensle – 10-12-14

Jun 14, 2013 Uncategorized Leave a comment
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George Ensle (pronounced Enslee) is a veteran Texas Singer/Songwriter who began his career in Houston in the 60’s sharing stages with legends Townes Van Zandt, Guy Clark and Billy Joe Shaver. He pens his own brand of Texas Country Folk Story songs, powerfully crafted and presented with his unique finger picking style on his 42 […]

Daniel Boling – 11-09-14

Jun 13, 2013 Uncategorized Leave a comment
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Sharing experiences from a life well-lived in places as far ranging as Okinawa, Japan, and Padre Island, Texas, this balladeer/songwriter with the friendly tenor brings his well-crafted story songs to lucky audiences coast-to-coast in over one hundred shows a year, from house concerts to festivals (Woody Guthrie, Walnut Valley, etc.) Born into a traveling Air […]

Trysette – 11-30-14

May 21, 2013 Uncategorized Leave a comment
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A classically trained pianist turned singer songwriter, Trysette grew up on the northern rivers of NSW Australia and with influences such as Elton John, Lionel Richie, Eagles, Carole King, James Taylor, it’s no surprise that Trysette’s lyric writing is intuitive and intelligently sensual. Trysette has a unique blend of attitude and sensitivity. Picked up and […]

Ellis – 12-19-14

May 20, 2013 Uncategorized Leave a comment
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There’s just something about Ellis.  She is at once funny and wise, thoughtful and uninhibited, and her captivating voice is matched by her uplifting lyrics.  If you looked up the definition of open-hearted in the dictionary, you just might find her photo there.  Ellis’ performances transform; she leaves her audiences better than she finds them, […]