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Kennedy's Kitchen
Saturday, February 27th 8PM -$15
Kennedy's Kitchen is a great mix of traditional Irish tunes and songs. They play tear-up-the-
floor, heart-thumping Irish music using fiddle, whistles, banjo, bouzouki, guitars, bodhran,
banjo and bass. The group evolved as some of the participants at the weekly sessions at Lula's
Cafe in South Bend, Indiana formed a bond, a strong bond that involved an acute interest in
the culture of and the performing of traditional Irish music as well as pub songs. Their Irish
ballads and original compositions, will take you to depths and heights of emotions.
Intermingled in the mix are stories, jokes, other frivolity and astonishingly large tales.
www.kennedyskitchen.com
The Chicago Bluegrass Band
Saturday, March 6th 8PM - $12
Singer, songwriter Peter Nye has assembled some of the finest musicians in the mid west to
form "The Chicago Bluegrass Band". They play a hard driving traditional style bluegrass with
tight harmonies and amazing instrumentalists. The bands material includes original and
contemporary American string music. The band is composed of Bluegrass Veterans and top
regional musicians. From Helsinki to Nashville, they've reminded folks the grass grows BLUE
on the banks of Lake Michigan. Bobby Davis (formerly w/ Valery Smith and Liberty Pike) on
bass will be up from Nashville to do the show. Ken Stone has been one of Indiana's premiere
fiddlers for years. Growing up playing through out Indiana with his family band, Ken played
festivals and the mid west contest circuit for years. Classical training combined with a "trick
Bag" of classic Bluegrass fiddle riffs makes him a joy to listen to.
Garage Band Concert Front Porch Music
Sunday, March 7, 2010 at 2 PM & 4 PM
Tickets to Concert are $5
*Students will each receive 2 tickets to the concert
included in price of class!
Peppino D'Agostino
Friday, March 19th 8PM - $18
Peppino D'Agostino is a Renaissance man. This is not just because he was born in Italy.
Everything about the longtime California resident and his art -- virtuoso acoustic guitarist,
composer, singer, teacher and all-around entertainer -- is rooted in his heritage. It's fitting then
that his new CD is titled Made in Italy. It's his first CD release since 2005. Peppino
D'Agostino was voted "BEST ACOUSTIC GUITARIST" by the readers of Guitar Player
Magazine in THE 2007 GUITAR PLAYER MAGAZINE READER'S CHOICE AWARDS! And
is on the current cover of Fingerstyle Magazine. "Peppino writes wonderful guitar pieces.
He's one of my favorite composers for this cranky instrument. Plus, he's a tone player. I love
his sound... gets the resin and the wood." -Leo Kottke This will be his second performance
at Front Porch Music. Last year's show sold out quickly! Get your Tickets today!
www.peppinodagostino.com
Trillium
Saturday, April 10th 8PM -$12
Performing an energetic array of Celtic, folk, ragtime, bluegrass & Dixieland music, Trillium
is a band guaranteed to make you smile! The band features Mim Eichmann (hammered
dulcimer & vocals) who is the artistic director and choreographer of Midwest Ballet Theatre.
Ed Hall (guitar & banjo) in September 1991 won the coveted National Fingerpicking
Championships at the Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield, Kansas. Many of FPM's friends will
know Ed from Friedlander and Hall's fame. Doug Lofstrom (bass) has been playing bass for
more years than he can remember and in just about every possible genre imaginable! He
teaches bass, music composition and music theory at Columbia College Chicago. During high
school Paul Russell (fiddle & mandolin) spent three years in Chicago's Protégé Philharmonic
where he studied violin with director Joseph Glymph At age 14 he discovered the mandolin
and was drawn to bluegrass and Irish music. "These are four very good players who have
gotten together … Trillium - I'll look forward to hearing a lot more from them!" George
Brown - WDCB radio www.trilliumtheband.com.
Alan Rhody
Saturday, April 17th 8PM - $10
His music is the culmination of a life staying true to one's beliefs and to one's art. He has
spent three decades writing and singing with the passion of someone who is not only gifted,
but who is driven to create. In the process he has released 7 independent recordings, toured
constantly and built a devoted following. His poignant ballads and gutsy rockers have also
garnered over a hundred recordings by a long list of major artists in country, folk and
bluegrass. The new album, "Rhody in Back and White: (Ashwood Recordings), is a 21 song
retrospective ranging form his beginning in the Canadian folk scene of the early seventies
through brand new material and his own arrangements of his hits by others including Del
McCoury, Lorrie Morgan, and the Oak Ridge Boys. This wonderful overview is a vivid
illustration of one of the best in the acoustic world today. Rhody is an accomplished guitarist,
writer, singer, and harmonica player. If you love great acoustic music, come to this show.
Reservations are recommended!
Flintlock
Saturday, April 24th 8PM -$12
Flintlock is a Northwest Indiana band founded by Rick Carter in 1997. Originally a bluegrass
group, it has always pleased audiences with the occasional inclusion of other genres. This is
a particularly exciting year for the band. With the acquisition of two very talented and
versatile members, Flintlock is now truly an American roots music band. Bluegrass continues
as a staple, and Flintlock puts its own twist on blues, country, folk, and even a little Cajun.
Known for his outstanding vocals and unique guitar style, Rick Carter is pleased to continue
with long time friend and band mate, Gabe Janky. Gabe is the consummate sideman who
plays several instruments and contributes to the vocals as well. New to Flintlock is Rick Veras
on fiddle and mandolin. In addition to having performed with Patsy Montana and Hee Haw
musicians, Rick has done a great deal of musical theater and recording session work. He is
currently on staff at the Old Town School of Folk Music. Bass man Eddie Fryer is probably
best known for his work with country bands in the area, though he has the unusual ability to
feel and enhance every style of music. He's also a fine vocalist and a pretty funny guy.
Flintlock is looking forward to returning to Front Porch Music, long a favorite venue of this
band. It's absolutely the best place to introduce the new Flintlock!
All dates and information are subject to change.
Please call 219-464-4700 before making your plans
Saturday, February 27th 8PM -$15
Kennedy's Kitchen is a great mix of traditional Irish tunes and songs. They play tear-up-the-
floor, heart-thumping Irish music using fiddle, whistles, banjo, bouzouki, guitars, bodhran,
banjo and bass. The group evolved as some of the participants at the weekly sessions at Lula's
Cafe in South Bend, Indiana formed a bond, a strong bond that involved an acute interest in
the culture of and the performing of traditional Irish music as well as pub songs. Their Irish
ballads and original compositions, will take you to depths and heights of emotions.
Intermingled in the mix are stories, jokes, other frivolity and astonishingly large tales.
www.kennedyskitchen.com
The Chicago Bluegrass Band
Saturday, March 6th 8PM - $12
Singer, songwriter Peter Nye has assembled some of the finest musicians in the mid west to
form "The Chicago Bluegrass Band". They play a hard driving traditional style bluegrass with
tight harmonies and amazing instrumentalists. The bands material includes original and
contemporary American string music. The band is composed of Bluegrass Veterans and top
regional musicians. From Helsinki to Nashville, they've reminded folks the grass grows BLUE
on the banks of Lake Michigan. Bobby Davis (formerly w/ Valery Smith and Liberty Pike) on
bass will be up from Nashville to do the show. Ken Stone has been one of Indiana's premiere
fiddlers for years. Growing up playing through out Indiana with his family band, Ken played
festivals and the mid west contest circuit for years. Classical training combined with a "trick
Bag" of classic Bluegrass fiddle riffs makes him a joy to listen to.
Garage Band Concert Front Porch Music
Sunday, March 7, 2010 at 2 PM & 4 PM
Tickets to Concert are $5
*Students will each receive 2 tickets to the concert
included in price of class!
Peppino D'Agostino
Friday, March 19th 8PM - $18
Peppino D'Agostino is a Renaissance man. This is not just because he was born in Italy.
Everything about the longtime California resident and his art -- virtuoso acoustic guitarist,
composer, singer, teacher and all-around entertainer -- is rooted in his heritage. It's fitting then
that his new CD is titled Made in Italy. It's his first CD release since 2005. Peppino
D'Agostino was voted "BEST ACOUSTIC GUITARIST" by the readers of Guitar Player
Magazine in THE 2007 GUITAR PLAYER MAGAZINE READER'S CHOICE AWARDS! And
is on the current cover of Fingerstyle Magazine. "Peppino writes wonderful guitar pieces.
He's one of my favorite composers for this cranky instrument. Plus, he's a tone player. I love
his sound... gets the resin and the wood." -Leo Kottke This will be his second performance
at Front Porch Music. Last year's show sold out quickly! Get your Tickets today!
www.peppinodagostino.com
Trillium
Saturday, April 10th 8PM -$12
Performing an energetic array of Celtic, folk, ragtime, bluegrass & Dixieland music, Trillium
is a band guaranteed to make you smile! The band features Mim Eichmann (hammered
dulcimer & vocals) who is the artistic director and choreographer of Midwest Ballet Theatre.
Ed Hall (guitar & banjo) in September 1991 won the coveted National Fingerpicking
Championships at the Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield, Kansas. Many of FPM's friends will
know Ed from Friedlander and Hall's fame. Doug Lofstrom (bass) has been playing bass for
more years than he can remember and in just about every possible genre imaginable! He
teaches bass, music composition and music theory at Columbia College Chicago. During high
school Paul Russell (fiddle & mandolin) spent three years in Chicago's Protégé Philharmonic
where he studied violin with director Joseph Glymph At age 14 he discovered the mandolin
and was drawn to bluegrass and Irish music. "These are four very good players who have
gotten together … Trillium - I'll look forward to hearing a lot more from them!" George
Brown - WDCB radio www.trilliumtheband.com.
Alan Rhody
Saturday, April 17th 8PM - $10
His music is the culmination of a life staying true to one's beliefs and to one's art. He has
spent three decades writing and singing with the passion of someone who is not only gifted,
but who is driven to create. In the process he has released 7 independent recordings, toured
constantly and built a devoted following. His poignant ballads and gutsy rockers have also
garnered over a hundred recordings by a long list of major artists in country, folk and
bluegrass. The new album, "Rhody in Back and White: (Ashwood Recordings), is a 21 song
retrospective ranging form his beginning in the Canadian folk scene of the early seventies
through brand new material and his own arrangements of his hits by others including Del
McCoury, Lorrie Morgan, and the Oak Ridge Boys. This wonderful overview is a vivid
illustration of one of the best in the acoustic world today. Rhody is an accomplished guitarist,
writer, singer, and harmonica player. If you love great acoustic music, come to this show.
Reservations are recommended!
Flintlock
Saturday, April 24th 8PM -$12
Flintlock is a Northwest Indiana band founded by Rick Carter in 1997. Originally a bluegrass
group, it has always pleased audiences with the occasional inclusion of other genres. This is
a particularly exciting year for the band. With the acquisition of two very talented and
versatile members, Flintlock is now truly an American roots music band. Bluegrass continues
as a staple, and Flintlock puts its own twist on blues, country, folk, and even a little Cajun.
Known for his outstanding vocals and unique guitar style, Rick Carter is pleased to continue
with long time friend and band mate, Gabe Janky. Gabe is the consummate sideman who
plays several instruments and contributes to the vocals as well. New to Flintlock is Rick Veras
on fiddle and mandolin. In addition to having performed with Patsy Montana and Hee Haw
musicians, Rick has done a great deal of musical theater and recording session work. He is
currently on staff at the Old Town School of Folk Music. Bass man Eddie Fryer is probably
best known for his work with country bands in the area, though he has the unusual ability to
feel and enhance every style of music. He's also a fine vocalist and a pretty funny guy.
Flintlock is looking forward to returning to Front Porch Music, long a favorite venue of this
band. It's absolutely the best place to introduce the new Flintlock!
All dates and information are subject to change.
Please call 219-464-4700 before making your plans
