The Society presents a concert of acoustic, folk, or bluegrass music on the second Saturday of each month (except July, August, and December) at the West University Community Center - 6104 Auden at Rice Blvd. Phone 281-347-3235 or 281-495-2923.
     These concerts are always acoustic music of various types ranging from bluegrass, singer/songwriter, Scottish, Irish, cowboy, old time country, and of course, folk both traditional and contemporary. The concert begins at 7:30 pm. Admission is $12.00, $8.00 for senior citizens (65), and free for children under 12 when accompanied by an adult. Tickets are sold at the door.

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Upcoming Concert
May 10,  at 7:30pm

           SECOND  SATURDAY  CONCERT

                        May 10, 2008   7:30 p.m

   Michael Reno Harrell  & 

 Ken Gaines / Wayne Wilkerson

One could compare Michael Reno Harrell’s performances to his granddaddy’s pocket knife, well warn and familiar feeling, but razor sharp and with a point. Michael’s recordings top the Americana Music Association charts year after year. His songs have been described as “Appalachian grit and wit” but, as his writing shows, Michael’s awareness is much broader than the bounds of his boyhood home or even the Southern Experience. Having toured throughout the British Isles and much of Europe, as well as most of the US, the songs he writes reflect an insight into people’s experiences that catch the ear like an old friend’s voice.  Michael’s natural knack for storytelling has earned him praise from not only the music community but from the storytelling world as well, having been invited to perform at the National Storytelling Festival this year.
"Michael Reno Harrell is one of those natural born Southern musicians and storytellers who is filled with wit, charm and surprises. Whether the story is in song or narrative, Michael will draw you in and entertain you, all the while making you feel right at home."   - David Holt
 “Michael Reno Harrell writes like a jeweler might work on a watch; every piece has its place, every part is for a purpose, and the result is everything moves”  -  Country Music Today

                                        

Houstonian, Ken Gaines is a respected force in the vital Texas music scene. He’s a regular participant at the Kerrville Folk Festival both onstage and as a host for one of the major “campfire” songcircles that are an integral part of Kerrville. Since the fall of 1998, Ken has been producing and hosting a songwriters’ series at Houston’s legendary Anderson Fair. These Thursday night productions have become a must for traveling artists from all over North America who are breaking into the Texas territory, as well as a way to hear many singer/songwriters of Texas’. “Talk about a great way to keep your edge as a performer. I love these shows!” says Ken. “Each night is a different mix and allows me to bring out a different aspect of my performance as well as the opportunity to interact with so many talented people

Ken has two solo CD's, "Catfish Moon"  2006 and "Real Men", 2002.  He also has a live cassette, "No One Else" released in 1991. Through the years Ken has worked on numerous other recording projects as well as a writer for stage and film projects notably the feature film, "Blue Days Lost" and two co-written children's musicals, "Noah and the Ark" and "Journey of the Wise Men" produced by the Excellent Theatre Company in Houston.

Joining Ken will be Wayne Wilkerson, a guitar wizard ... artful mastery of the strings. His skills on the guitar make him a truly amazing lead player. Along with tasteful guitar licks, you can hear Wayne's smooth harmonies
 

Second Saturday Concert is presented by the Houston Folklore/Music Society, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of folklore and folk/acoustic music.    Homemade refreshments are available.  Tickets are sold at the door - adults $12, senior citizens (65) $8, and children under 12 free with adults.  Concerts are held the second Saturdays of each month in the West University Community Center at 6104 Auden (intersection of Auden. and Rice Blvd.)  Phone Bob or Gay Pangle at 281-347-3235  or  Chris Hartman at 281-495-2923 for more concert information.  Visit our website at:  www.houstonfolkmusic.org

 

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