Dining Experiences with Chef Jennifer Ferrell

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Jazz & Roots Music Concerts - Live at the Gennett!

Thursdays 6 PM to 9 PM, Fridays 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM, and Sundays 3 PM to 6 PM - $10 Cover
BYOB - Light Menu Available

Performers

January 19th
Brian Keith Wallen
Singer songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer, Brian’s original tunes along with his covers are soulful, blues tinged, acoustic-meets-electric music at the intersection of darkness and light.

January 20th
Bomar & Ritter
Mary Bomar and Bob Ritter met in 1989 in Nashville, Tennessee and since then have been performing their brand of contemporary folk / pop / Americana music. Combining a list of strong originals and cover tunes, they are known for their exceptional blend of vocal harmony, intricate guitar arrangements and easygoing stage manner.

January 22nd
Cumberland Gap
Cumberland Gap was formed in 1984 by Danny Reneau, Paul Rector, Denver Jessie and Ted Huff. Danny Reneau is the only original member still performing in the band today. His daughter Angie joined the band in 1989. Danny plays banjo, guitar and sings lead and harmony vocals. Angie plays guitar, fiddle, and mandolin. Danny's wife Jo later joined the band as a vocalist and MC for the band. The newest members of the band are Bob and Ellen Davis from Upland, IN. Bob plays mandolin, guitar, and banjo and sings both harmony and lead vocals. Ellen plays the upright bass and sings harmony and lead vocals. The band has performed with such artists as Jimmy Martin, Doyle Lawson, Del McCoury, Rhonda Vincent, Lee Greenwood, Larry Sparks, Bill Monroe, Rarely Herd and Ralph Stanley.

January 26th
Moment’s Notice
Jazz Quartet with Special Guests perform the American Songbook and Classic Jazz Standards.

January 27th
The Brains Behind Pa
The Brains Behind Pa play both traditional and original folk and blues-based music. They perform traditional songs with a certain essence and attempt to recreate some of that same essence in their original work. It's music that embodies energy, integrity, wit and soul. Their CD of traditional music "Old Hat," released in 2002, received airplay on independent and college radio all across the US and in Europe. Their most recent CD, "Better For The Deal" has fifteen original songs, and has also received a warm reception from independent radio. The core of the sometimes three, sometimes five-piece band is Garry Bole, Gordon Bonham and Bill Price.

January 29th
Patchwork
Patchwork was born in August, 2007. Rick Garrett and Holly J. Smith were introduced through a mutual friend (Thanks, Richard!!!), sat down to play music...and realized that something special was happening. Rick and Holly bring a combined 40+ years stage experience to Patchwork. Patchwork prides itself on presenting family friendly programs...songs the whole family can sing along to and jokes the whole family can laugh at. In any given program, you might hear Irish sing alongs, traditional American folk music, Original music, Gospel music, as well as covers of such artists as John Denver and Harry Chapin.

February 2nd
Trio La Rond
A small ensemble of the Richmond Community Orchestra, Trio La Rond plays Baroque and Classical music. Members are Laara Delain – violin, Amy Noe, flute and Ray Ontko, cello.

February 3rd
Main Street Jazz
From Farmland, Indiana – we are so excited to have this talented small ensemble back to perform a wide variety of musical numbers hailing from the Roaring Twenties, through the American Songbook of the 30’s, 40’s, and 50’s, with a classic jazz standard thrown in for good measure. A toe – tapping good time awaits you.

February 5th
Spiny Norman Super Bowl Extravaganza
From Dayton, Ohio - A trio that defies description – they are the perfect hosts for a good time. If you love Steve Goodman (who?), John Hiatt, The Band, The Grateful Dead, Will Kimbrough and Paul Thorn, who they count among their influences (muses?) then come on out for this energetic and irreverent group.

February 9th
Sweet Betsy
Sit back and take it in... be prepared to hear something a little different. Stroll with Sweet Betsy through the musical past and present as you hear the echoes of Folk, Country, and Americana blended together to create their own original, genre-defying style. With the stripped down simplicity of just a guitar and mandolin as the bones, you'll be drawn in by what it's really all about, the song, and how its sung... and if you only listen to their recordings, you might swear their sibling-like harmonies are provoking the ghosts of old-time family groups and duos like the Carters or Stanley Brothers... that's the sound of Sweet Betsy.

February 10th
Wild Carrot & the Roots Band
This Cincinnati-based, award-winning group has what it takes to please all types of folk music fans. Rooted in traditional American music, their repertoire branches in diverse directions: from original tunes to swing, blues and traditional songs, using guitar, mandolin, dulcimer, concertina, dobro, banjo, bass and vocals. Wild carrot’s entertaining, and moving performances have something for everyone and have often been described as “honest, soothing, uplifting and fun all at the same time”, moving an audience from laughter to tears and back again in a way that makes the listener feel like they’re in a conversation with old friends. All of this adds up to a performance that’s been described as “seamless”, “life-sized complex, subtle and powerful” and “a joy”.

February 10th
The Magician’s Nephews
A folk rock duo that count as their influences ‘American folk, Jazz, Punk Rock, Celtic folk, Post Rock, Soul, Indie Rock, Classical... you get the idea.” They Sound like nothing you’ve heard yet. The Magician's Nephews are Daniel Sitler (Vox, Guitar, Bass, Percussions, Piano, Accordion) and William Redd (Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Vox) Both of these young artists are members of the Richmond Community Orchestra.

February 16th
Brian Keith Wallen
Singer songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer, Brian’s original tunes along with his covers are soulful, blues tinged, acoustic-meets-electric music at the intersection of darkness and light.

February 17th
Ted L. Yoder
Ted’s musicianship, creativity and ability to put a fresh face on dulcimer music led him to the title of 2010 National Hammer Dulcimer Champion – only the third performer to be crowned Champion on his first appearance at the Walnut Valley Festival. is the 2010 National Hammer Duilcimer Champion.

February 18th
Dean Phelps
2010 Indiana State Picking and Fiddling Championships and Third Place finish in the National Thumbpicking Guitar Contest at the Ozark Folk Center in Mountain View, Ark. Performing Folk, Old-time, and Gospel.

February 19th
The Champions
The Champions are a group of four phenomenally talented musicians who have come together for the sole purpose of making great music and memories, and bringing a smile to audiences across the nation.
Ted Yoder plays hammered dulcimer. You've heard people play hammered dulcimer before – the guy at the Maple Syrup Festival last spring; that Christmas CD you picked up in that gift shop in Tennessee. That's not Ted. He plays his dulcimer almost like a piano, unafraid to tackle complex rhythms and unusual harmonics. Ted is the 2010 National Hammered Dulcimer Champion, and been featured on the Woodsongs Old-Time Radio Hour. He has performed at the Gaither Fall Festival, and has released three CD’s.
Brian Keith Wallen is an incredibly accomplished 19 year old. He has released sixteen CD’s, and performed over 400 shows at venues like Dollywood and the Ryman Auditorium. He is the Cincy Blues Champion, an International Blues Challenge finalist, and was just named the 2011 Blues Artist of the Year. CityBeat magazine called him "the future of Cincinnati blues", and Peter Clitheroe of England's "Suffolk n' Cool" says that Brian is "an amazing, prodigious talent."
Dean Phelps combines rock steady Travis-style guitar picking with a soulful vocal style for music that connects with a variety of folks, from concert hall to church pew to open air festival, all ages and all walks of life. He is the 2010 Indiana State Thumbpick Guitar Champion, and he placed third in the National Thumbpick Guitar Contest in Mountain View, Ark. He has released three CD's.
Marty Price is a gifted dobro player with a long list of collaborations to his credit. He is a true talent and an asset to anyone he performs with. A friend of Jerry Douglas, he has also performed at the Ryman Auditorium, and his abilities as a songwriter and musician are second to none.

February 23rd
Ben Crawford
Faith-driven folk rock from America's heartland.

February 24th
Bill Price As a fan of The Beatles and Bob Dylan as a teenager, Price set his sights on being a songwriter. "I don't know if it was the realization that I was always going to be just an average guitar player, or the fact that I always have an opinion, that got me headed in the songwriting direction. But, for whatever reason, I just got that fire. I was inspired by certain music to try and do a similar thing, and I still am.."

February 26th
Gene Webb & Paula Stout
Gene Webb & Paula Stout perform traditional and contemporary folk, gospel & country, 6 & 12 string guitars and sublime harmonies.

March 1st
TBA

March 2nd
Steve Shininger
An all around superb vocalist who astounds with his renditions of Frank Sinatra classics, Big band Swing tunes and Classic Pop/Rock. As the bandleader for the Shin Sings Orchestra, we are thrilled to have him ‘unplugged’ for a romantic evening of all of our favorites, and we are sure, yours, too.

March 4th
Emily Ann Thompson
From fast, high-energy jigs and reels to captivating airs and ballads, Emily Ann Thompson’s performance is lively, passionate, and homegrown with an American flare. Drawing from a wide variety of world music styles, she plays traditional Irish, Scottish, and Canadian fiddle tunes in fresh, original arrangements. Emily drives the rhythm by adding foot percussion that produces a contagious energy throughout her entire show. She also incorporates English and Gaelic singing as well as banjo into the mix. She is joined by her husband Kelly on guitar, percussion, and vocals.

March 8th
Musket Brothers Blues Show
Finger style country blues, delta blues, and a touch of rag time guitar voodoo. Drawing from more than 2 decades of professional live and studio performance in rock, blues, country, and funk, Dave Barnes is diving deeper into the guitar than he ever had before. Pairing up with Terry Carmony on harmonica, the Muskett Brothers Blues Show is ready to take their unique and entertaining stage show to any and all corners of the world.

March 9th
Eric Loy
Harp guitarist and progressive finger style guitar player will leave you breathless - playing a wide variety of music from all traditions.

March 11th
Hogeye Naavy
Did we mention Celtic? Authentic Celtic!
Terry Bellner (Vocals, Concertina, Irish Tenor Banjo), Garry Farren (Vocals, Bodhran, Percussion), Mac Bellner (Vocals, Guitar), Ken Langell (Vocals, Octave Mandolin, Guitar)

March 15th
Solid Brass

March 16th
Brian Keith Wallen
Singer songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer, Brian’s original tunes along with his covers are soulful, blues tinged, acoustic-meets-electric music at the intersection of darkness and light.

March 18th
Spiny Norman
From Dayton, Ohio - A trio that defies description – they are the perfect hosts for a good time. If you love Steve Goodman (who?), John Hiatt, The Band, The Grateful Dead, Will Kimbrough and Paul Thorn, who they count among their influences (muses?) then come on out for this energetic and irreverent group.

March 22nd
Silver Dagger
Traditional Bluegrass from the Templeton family.

March 23rd
Ann & Phil Case
Perform old-time Appalachian folk music, parlor songs, and very early country music duets from the golden age of recording and radio that took place in the early 20th century. In addition to their close-harmony singing, they play mostly vintage stringed instruments that were built in or around the 1920s. Their arrangements include guitars, fiddle and harmonica, mandolin, claw hammer banjo, and early acoustic lap steel guitar as played on vintage Dobro instruments.

March 25th
Yank Rachell Tribute Band with special guests Andra Faye
The tribute band is made up of great musicians who all have a connection to Yank. When they perform they do a bit of a history lesson about Yank and his accomplishments. They also talk a bit about Leroy Carr and Scrapper Blackwell. Both were blues men in Indianapolis and both recorded at Gennett. The band does the Leroy Carr tune "How Long Blues" (one of the most recorded songs ever) and Scrapper's "Blues Before Sunrise".
Andra was mentored by Yank and is a great player. Andra plays the mandolin, fiddle, guitar, and bass and besides that, is a fantastic singer. Andra has recently moved back to her hometown of Indy after her band Saffire – The Uppity Blues Women retired from touring. Saffire was the premier all female blues band and this award winning group has toured and recorded extensively over many years.

March 29th
Willy Minnix
Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist on piano, guitar and mandolin. Plays and sings classic rock, originals, blues and pop and gospel.

March 30th
Gene Webb & Paula Stout
Gene Webb & Paula Stout perform traditional and contemporary folk, gospel & country, 6 & 12 string guitars and sublime harmonies.

April 6th
Ma Crow and the Ladyslippers
Ma Crow and The Lady Slippers is an all-female bluegrass band from Cincinnati, Ohio and a 2011 Cincinnati Entertainment Award nominee. Ma Crow is a legendary acoustic artist in the Cincinnati, Ohio area, a CAMMY (a Cincinnati Grammy) award winner, and a multi-nominee for the Cincinnati Entertainment Awards. Ma Crow’s past performances have included the Ohio State Fair, Tall Stacks, the Appalachian Festival, the Wool Festival, Queen City Balladeers summer concerts, Taste of Cincinnati, Richwood Bluegrass Festival, and live radio shows at WNKU in Northern Kentucky; WYSO in Yellow Springs, Ohio; WPFB in Middletown, Ohio; WFPK in Louisville, Kentucky; WAIF in Cincinnati, Ohio; and WGAD Red Barn Radio Hour in Lexington, Kentucky. The Lady Slippers include Ma Crow (vocals and guitar), Trina Emig (banjo and mandolin), Margie Drees (vocals and fiddle), and Vicki Abbott (vocals and bass). Each member brings decades of professional experience, creating a unique blend of superb instrumentation and vocals. Some of the band’s recent performances include the historic Hoosier Theater in Vevay, Indiana; the Red Barn Radio Hour in Lexington, Kentucky; the Richwood Opry in Richwood, Kentucky; and the historic General Store in Rabbit Hash, Kentucky.

Roots Music springs from and is identified with a particular culture.

Tours

Historic Tours: By appointment only!

Private showings available for bus tours and groups,
10 or more people by appointment.
Call, fax or e-mail us for additional information.

For additional History on the Gennett Family, Gennett Records and the Starr Piano Company:
• Visit the Starr-Gennett Historic Gallery in Richmond, located downtown on Ft. Wayne Avenue in the Historic Depot District, or
• Visit the Walk of Fame located in the White River Gorge at the Starr Piano Company Site, or
• Visit the Starr-Gennett Foundation’s website: http://www.starrgennett.org/