JOHNNY’S GONE FISHING – 901 W. Main St., Carrboro, NC. 919-932-5070. Annie Johnston http://www.johnnysgonefishing.com/love-valor-live.html. –Kyle Forman, Folk. Friday, Sept 11, 7-9p. Kyle Forman is a musician that grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina. He started singing and playing the guitar at age 11. Other than guitar, he is multi-talented and plays the banjo, harmonica, piano, and the ukulele. In his live act he brings you his own unique twist on indie folk as a one man band using his guitar, harmonica, and kick drum. free. –The War and Treaty – Alternative, Americana/Soul, Country. Thursday, Sept 17, 7-9pm. CBS Radio states The War and Treaty is “one of the top bands to watch.” The War and Treaty features a husband-and-wife duo that provides a snapshot of the life of a soldier. Their latest album, “The War and Treaty: Live at Blue House Studios,” takes listeners through a soulful yet folksy journey of a soldier returning home and the trials and triumphs shared with family. Tanya Blount is most known for her appearance in “Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit” for her performance with Lauryn Hill while Michael Trotter, a wounded war veteran, is a previous winner of the Baumholder Germany Military Idol. free. –Windy City Slim and Ken Yow – Blues / Ballads / Esoterica. Friday, Sept 18, 7-9pm. Windy City Slim had been retired for 17 years when he hooked up with bass player Ken Yow in 2006 and decided to give music another whirl. Slim and Ken now have a repertoire that includes blues, African-American ballads, gospel numbers, old-time country songs, and you name it. In performance, Slim often relates the history behind his songs, and tells stories about the early musicians who first sang the songs. free. –Tim Carless Jeff Crawford – English Folk, Southern Soul. Friday, Sept 25, 7-9pm. Tim Carless and Jeff Crawford first crossed paths almost a decade ago. subsequently they have plowed their own fields, establishing themselves as producers, songwriters and sidemen in around the local burgeoning musical community. From time to time they perform together, sometimes joined by other musical friends and allies, with a palette of music that draws upon Appalachia, Chanson, English Folk, Tin Pan Alley and the Mississippi Delta. Their set will also feature some of their own compositions. free. –The Walking Guys – Singer-Songwriters. Monday, Sept 28, 7-9pm. Based out of Nashville The Walking Guys is a collaboration of singer/songwriters literally walking their tour from Portland, Maine to Nashville, Tennessee. Four months, 1600 miles, four guys, and the story of a lifetime. WHY ARE YOU WALKING 1600 MILES? “Being on foot will force us to rely on the generosity of the people we meet to survive and take away the normal barriers that keep us from connecting with those around us. We believe this will allow us to make lasting, meaningful connections with people that would otherwise not be possible..” free.
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