Feb 12, 2010 at 8:00 PM EST (7:00 PM DOORS) Buckwheat Zydeco at Narrows Center for the Arts - Fall River, MA $20.00

It?s a Mardi Gras party featuring the King of Zydeco. American musical legend Stanley ?Buckwheat? Dural Jr.?along with his band, Buckwheat Zydeco?is the preeminent ambassador of Louisiana zydeco music. 2010 marks Buckwheat Zydeco?s 30th anniversary, and Buckwheat is celebrating with the release of his new CD (and Alligator Records debut), Lay Your Burden Down. The New York Times says, ?Stanley ?Buckwheat? Dural leads one of the best bands in America. A down-home and high-powered celebration, meaty and muscular with a fine-tuned sense of dynamics?propulsive rhythms, incendiary performances.?

Feb 13, 2010 at 8:00 PM EST (7:00 PM DOORS) Luther "Guitar Jr." Johnson at Narrows Center for the Arts - Fall River, MA $20.00

On his third Telarc release, Talkin' About Soul, Luther "Guitar Junior" Johnson emerges as the bona fide leader of the West Side guitar style with his unique blend of blues, soul and funk. His incredible guitar riffs and plaintive vocals leave no doubt that this is Johnson's finest recording to date. After serving his apprenticeship with Muddy Waters and Magic Sam, Luther has developed his own signature style characterized by a strong rhythmic component and deeply moving vocal phrasings. Talkin' About Soul contains seven original compositions by the heir apparent to the late Magic Sam's West Side throne.

Feb 19, 2010 at 8:00 PM EST (7:00 PM DOORS) Eric Lindell at Narrows Center for the Arts - Fall River, MA $25.00

We have been waiting for the return of Mr. Lindell since he blew the crowd away at the 2008 Narrows Festival of the Arts. He?s a blue eyed soul singer from New Orleans with a killer band and great songs. His latest release Gulf Coast Highway is a mix of roots-rock, sinewy blues, swampy R&B and a hint of honky-tonk soul permeates each and every song, and have led critics to make comparisons to Van Morrison and Delbert McClinton.

Feb 20, 2010 at 8:00 PM EST (7:00 PM DOORS) Corey Harris and the 5 x 5 Band at Narrows Center for the Arts - Fall River, MA $22.00

Corey Harris has led the life of a musical explorer, traveling and listening all over the world. He?s performed at many of the world?s most well-known venues, including the Montreux Jazz Festival, London?s Royal Albert Hall, New York?s Lincoln Center, Washington, D.C.?s Kennedy Center, Nashville?s Ryman Auditorium and Tennessee?s Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival. As the star of Martin Scorsese?s segment of the PBS series, The Blues, Corey traveled to Mali to play with Ali Farka Toure, a voyage he repeated for his album of field recordings called Mississippi to Mali, in which he explored the connections between African music and the blues. His latest release blu.black, a collection of fourteen original songs ? primarily blues and reggae, but with generous doses of other genres ? that examine the African-American story of earlier centuries and connect it to the present day and future generations

Feb 25, 2010 at 8:00 PM EST (7:00 PM DOORS) David Grisman Quintet at Narrows Center for the Arts - Fall River, MA $65.00

For more than 40 years, mandolinist/composer David Grisman has been busy creating "dawg" music, a blend of many stylistic influences (including swing, bluegrass, latin, jazz and gypsy) so unique he gave it its own name. In doing so, David has inspired a whole new genre of acoustic string instrumental music with style and virtuosity while creating a unique niche for himself in the world of contemporary music. Praised for his mastery of the instrument as well as his talents as a composer, bandleader, teacher and record producer by the New York Times, David?s role as an acoustic innovator continues to grow. After recording for several major and independent labels, Grisman founded his own company, Acoustic Disc, which he runs from his studio in northern California. After launching the label in 1990, David entered the most prolific period of his distinguished career, producing over 50 critically acclaimed, high quality recordings of acoustic music (five of which have been nominated for Grammy Awards). Today his discography includes recordings with Bela Fleck, the Grateful Dead, Stephane Grappelli, Emmylou Harris, Chris Isaak, Dolly Parton, Bonnie Raitt, Linda Ronstadt , Earl Scruggs, Dan Fogelberg, Maria Muldaur, John Sebastian and James Taylor.

Feb 26, 2010 at 8:00 PM EST (7:00 PM DOORS) Mindy Smith at Narrows Center for the Arts - Fall River, MA $20.00

After years of refining her craft behind the scenes, Mindy arrived fully-formed with her 2004 critically acclaimed debut, One Moment More, and its hit single ?Come to Jesus.? Long Island Shores (2006) garnered still more raves from the critics: ?Smith?s best songs sound like little miracles,? crowed USA Today. The following year, she brought that same level of excellence to My Holiday, which the New York Times hailed as, a ??thoughtful collection from a great singer-songwriter who knows how to evoke the feeling of warm rooms on cold nights.? After those triumphs, Smith slowed down for a while. ?I took about two years off, and over that time, I just collected these songs.? She wrote only when she felt compelled to pick up her guitar. ?There are times I?ll write three songs in a week, and then I won?t write at all for a month or two.? Ultimately, she went into the studio with roughly twenty-five new tunes completed; she still hopes to record the ones that didn?t find a home on Stupid Love.

Feb 27, 2010 at 8:00 PM EST (7:00 PM DOORS) Girlyman at Narrows Center for the Arts - Fall River, MA $18.00

Can the members of Girlyman read each other's minds? Sometimes it seems so. Onstage they often finish one another's sentences or burst into improvised three-part ditties so tight they seem rehearsed. Truth is, the Atlanta-based trio has had years to develop this rapport. Doris Muramatsu and Tylan Greenstein became best friends in second grade. The two met Nate Borofsky in college at a talent show, and since then they've been creating their own unique language of three-part harmony. Informed by 60s vocal groups like Simon & Garfunkel and The Mamas and the Papas, and infused with years of classical and jazz training, Girlyman's songs are a dance of melody and suspensions - an irresistible blend of acoustic, Americana, and rock The Village Voice calls "really good, really unexpected, and really different."

Feb 28, 2010 at 1:00 PM EST (12:30 PM DOORS) Blues and Bluegrass for Haiti at Narrows Center for the Arts - Fall River, MA $10.00

This benefit features Back Eddy Bluegrass, Delta Generators, Jon Short, Red Hot Black Top and The Reunion Band. This will be a great afternoon of blues and bluegrass for a very worthy cause. 100% of all ticket sales will be going to Partners in Health, where 92% of money raised goes directly to the cause only 8% in administration. We are also asking everyone to bring a non- perishable food item to benefit Market Ministries in New Bedford.

Mar 4, 2010 at 8:00 PM EST (7:00 PM DOORS) The Radiators at Narrows Center for the Arts - Fall River, MA $25.00

For over thirty years, The Rads have been making some of the swampiest rock and roll on the planet. Their live shows are legendary for the great music and great vibes. Bring your party hat, this one is gonna rock

Mar 5, 2010 at 8:00 PM EST (7:00 PM DOORS) Pendragon at Narrows Center for the Arts - Fall River, MA $15.00

New England has long had a rich tradition of Celtic-inspired music. Having celebrated their 25th anniversary in 2008, the Rhode Island- based ensemble Pendragon has embraced that tradition and created a timeless sound of its own, performing roots music with an unmistakable contemporary edge. Join the band for a pre-St. Patrick's Day night of high-energy tunes and step dancing and beautiful songs. Past tributes include three straight Boston Music Award nominations for Outstanding Celtic Act. Pendragon was voted Rhode Island's Best Celtic Act in the 2008, 2007, 2006 and 2005 MOTIF Magazine Music Poll and has been voted Best Local Folk Act of the Year in the Providence Phoenix? Best Music Poll eight times.

Mar 6, 2010 at 8:00 PM EST (7:00 PM DOORS) An Evening with Aztec Two Step performing the songs of Simon and Garfunkel along with thier original at Narrows Center for the Arts - Fall River, MA $22.00

When Rex Fowler and Neal Shulman of the critically acclaimed duo Aztec Two-Step burst upon the scene in 1972 on Elektra Records, they were often reviewed as having the ?East Coast sensibility,? ?intellectual lyricism,? and ?ethereal harmonies? of their legendary predecessors, Simon & Garfunkel. Renowned for bringing the folk/rock music of the 1960s into the '70s as staples of progressive FM and college radio, Aztec Two-Step continues to be one of acoustic music's most respected and enduring acts. Possessing such a rich musical legacy of their own, few groups are more qualified to interpret and perform the timeless songs and harmonies of Simon & Garfunkel. This show will feature Rex & Neal performing music from their Simon & Garfunkel Songbook plus Aztec Two-Step fan-favorites from their long and remarkable career!

Mar 7, 2010 at 8:00 PM EST (7:00 PM DOORS) Bill Frisell Trio featuring Rudy Royston and Eyvind Kang at Narrows Center for the Arts - Fall River, MA $25.00

Bill Frisell has collaborated with artists as diverse as Elvis Costello, Bono, T-Bone Burnett, Paul Simon, McCoy Tyner, Ornette Coleman, Brian Eno, Ry Cooder and many more - a testament to his virtuosity as a guitarist, bandleader and composer. Grammy winner and two-time nominee including a 2009 nomination for Best Jazz Instrumental Album. 8-time Best Guitarist winner in the DOWNBEAT Critics Poll (including 2009) and three-time DOWNBEAT Readers Poll winner for Best Guitarist.

Mar 11, 2010 at 8:00 PM EST (7:00 PM DOORS) Greg Brown at Narrows Center for the Arts - Fall River, MA $28.00

For over 20 years, Greg has been at the forefront of the singer songwriter movement. He?s a an American treasure melding blues, folk, and jazz into his own unique sound.

Mar 12, 2010 at 8:00 PM EST (7:00 PM DOORS) Leon Redbone at Narrows Center for the Arts - Fall River, MA $26.00

His true identify remains a mystery, despite his surfacing in Canada in the 1970s. He's mastered the old-timey sound with his unique voice and strumming. You may have seen him on Saturday Night Live years ago, the Tonight Show or elsewhere.

Mar 13, 2010 at 8:00 PM EST (7:00 PM DOORS) Joe Krown Trio featuring Walter "Wolfman" Washington at Narrows Center for the Arts - Fall River, MA $20.00

Joe Krown (Hammond B-3), Walter Wolfman Washington (guitar & vocals) & Russell Batiste (drums & background vocals) started playing together in March 2007. The trio has been performing every Sunday at a local New Orleans nightclub, the Maple Leaf Bar. The combination of the soulful vocals of Walter with the big sound of the Hammond B-3 (which Joe also plays all of the bass parts on the B-3) and the masterful drumming skills of Russell Batiste Jr. has developed it's own unique sound. The trio recorded and released a live CD, Live at the Maple Leaf (JK1003) in the fall of 2008. Live at the Maple Leaf captures the magic of these great musicians. "A killer collaboration between three of New Orleans greatest players!" Jan Ramsey, offBEAT Magazine.

Mar 18, 2010 at 8:00 PM EDT (7:00 PM DOORS) Angel Band at Narrows Center for the Arts - Fall River, MA $15.00

Angel Band makes big noise. Loud noise. Boisterous, sad, sweet, goofy, glorious and angelic. Any which way you look at it this stuff gets your attention. Whether it's the crazy tight three part harmony, the killer backup playing, the stories, the passion or the compassion, it gets your attention. The songs are mostly self-penned, weaving vivid images, powerful lyrics, musical integrity and "chops" to write home about. The core of the band is held by the three singers: Nancy Josephson, Aly Paige and Kathleen Weber. All are experienced on lead and backup vocals. The love of the sound that three female voices make together is at the center of this group. The chord rules the day. Both mystical and elemental when the three hit "it" the hair on the back of your neck's gonna stand up. The difficult to pigeonhole sound that emanates from the band roams from old time "mountain" music to contemporary rock and roll influenced originals

Mar 19, 2010 at 8:00 PM EDT (7:00 PM DOORS) Hapa at Narrows Center for the Arts - Fall River, MA $22.00

Like the Hawaiian Islands themselves, HAPA's Pan-Polynesian music is an amalgam of infuences ranging from ancient genealogical chants to the strummed ballads of Portuguese fisherman, Spanish cowboys, and the inspired melodies and harmonies of the traditional church choirs of the early missionaries. Add to this a dose of American acoustic folk/rock, and you have what has been described as the most exciting and beautiful contemporary Hawaiian music the world knows. Often encapsulated as the ?Sound of Maui?, HAPA?s music evokes a place that many people at different times have referred to as heavenly. The group?s ground breaking music has established them as the most recognized name in Hawaiian music internationally.

Mar 20, 2010 at 8:00 PM EDT (7:00 PM DOORS) Sunny and Her Joy Boys featuring Duke Robillard at Narrows Center for the Arts - Fall River, MA $20.00

Sunny and Her Joy Boys is the brainchild of Stony Plain's award-winning guitarist and producer Duke Robillard, and it marks the remarkable voice of Sunny Crownover, whose beautiful interpretations of tunes from the great American songbook are nothing less than a revelation. The latest of many eclectic and wildly different projects Robillard has brought to Stony Plain, it's also the first that's featured a woman singer, and a band of classic jazz players ? and one without a drummer. Now based in New England, Crownover spent a large part of her life in Texas. Robillard heard her sing for the first time in late 2007 at a Harvard University concert and knew he'd found the voice he was looking for to bring a project to life he'd been wanting to do for over 35 years. The CD salutes the golden era of women vocalists of the '20s through the '50s, where big bands and small combos alike created classic American pop, swing and blues songs of the day. Robillard says he's wanted to cover this sort of classic jazz for 35 years. "I'm really fond of the swing-era female vocalists, and tunes from the Depression Era, Tin Pan Alley tunes and tunes by the great writers. Until now, I never found the right vocalist." Robillard assembled a small all-acoustic group to provide sympathetic backing to Crownover's voice, with Billy Novick on clarinet and alto saxophone, Duke and Paul Kalesnikow on arch top guitars and Jesse Williams on acoustic bass.

Mar 22, 2010 at 8:00 PM EDT (7:00 PM DOORS) Robert Cray at Narrows Center for the Arts - Fall River, MA $55.00

He?s a five-time Grammy Award and one of the finest blues guitar players on the planet. He?s got a smooth and silky voice and one hot band. It doesn?t get any better than this.

Mar 25, 2010 at 8:00 PM EDT (7:00 PM DOORS) Rhett Miller at Narrows Center for the Arts - Fall River, MA $18.00

For almost ten years now, Rhett Miller has balanced a solo career with a band career, as both the leader of the rock band Old 97's and as an acclaimed singer-songwriter in his own right. Last year, the Old 97's released their seventh album, Blame It On Gravity. Now, just a year later, Miller returns with his fourth solo record, the self-titled Rhett Miller. Like every record that Miller is involved in, it's tuneful, memorable, and smart. Unlike the other records, though, this one cuts deep -- sometimes to the bone. As the title suggests, this album represents Miller's most personal statement in a career that has spanned more than a decade. And that's exactly the way he wants it.

Mar 27, 2010 at 8:00 PM EDT (7:00 PM DOORS) Loudon Wainwright III at Narrows Center for the Arts - Fall River, MA $28.00

Yes, it's the "Dead Skunk in the Middle of the Road" guy. He also was Capt. Calvin Spaulding the singing surgeon on the TV show M*A*S*H, and Johnny Cash recorded his song "The Man Who Couldn't Cry." He's also the dad of Rufus Wainwright. But all that is just a small part of his storied career. He was just nominated for a Grammy for his ?High Wide and Handsome? The Charlie Poole story.

Apr 1, 2010 at 8:00 PM EDT (7:00 PM DOORS) Chip Taylor at Narrows Center for the Arts - Fall River, MA $18.00

If you?ve ever wondered how Chip Taylor, the songwriter whose hits include ?Wild Thing? and ?Angel of the Morning? and whose songs have been recorded by Johnny Cash, Peggy Lee, Dusty Springfield, Aretha Franklin, Frank Sinatra, and the Hollies wound up pursuing a career as a country performer, don?t worry. With the release of his latest album, Yonkers NY, he takes you back to the start of his life and explains it in a collection of songs with the patented Chip Taylor charm and grace. Yonkers NY is a depiction of a fairly normal childhood spent in the suburbs of New York City with loving parents and two older brothers who only tormented young Chip in the ways older brothers always do. The family was subtly different from its grey-flannel-suit-wearing suburban neighbors in that the elder Taylor was a golf pro, not a businessman commuter (although he managed to convince his youngest son for years that he was also an FBI agent), as well as a high-stakes gambler on occasion.

Apr 2, 2010 at 8:00 PM EDT (7:00 PM DOORS) Rick Estrin and the Nightcats at Narrows Center for the Arts - Fall River, MA $20.00

Rick Estrin ranks among the very best harp players, singers and songwriters in the blues world today. His work on the reeds is deep in the tradition of harmonica masters Sonny Boy Williamson II and Little Walter Jacobs, while at the same time pushing that tradition forward. The Associated Press called his harp playing, "endlessly impressive." The great guitarist Robert Lockwood, Jr. (who was schooled by Robert Johnson and who played on most of Little Walter's Chess recordings) told Estrin, "Little Walter would be very proud of you." His award-winning original songs have been favorably compared with those of Willie Dixon and the team of Leiber and Stoller. And his hipster, street-smart vocals are the perfect vehicle for driving his songs home. For more than 30 years and nine albums, Rick fronted the jumping, swinging Little Charlie & The Nightcats, featuring guitarist Little Charlie Baty. With Baty's recent retirement from touring, Estrin -- along with the Nightcats longtime rhythm section of J. Hansen and Lorenzo Farrell and a new member, fiery guitarist Kid Andersen -- takes the lead on his own. The band's debut album, Twisted, while still swinging the blues, is a harmonica-driven, rocking, guitar-fueled rave-up. Featuring 14 songs (including 10 Estrin originals, two by Kid Andersen, one by Hansen, and a superb band-created instrumental), Twisted showcases Rick's seemingly effortless command of the harmonica, his streetwise vocals and his remarkable original songs.

Apr 3, 2010 at 8:00 PM EDT (7:00 PM DOORS) Comedy night featuring Brad Mastrangelo, Christine Hurley and Graig Miller at Narrows Center for the Arts - Fall River, MA $15.00

Mastrangelo is a 15 year veteran of the comedy scene, and is a regular in Las Vegas as well as having appeared on Comedy Central. Mastrangelo headlines in New York, Atlantic City, Hollywood and virtually every stop in between. Mastrangelo?s unique routine hits home with audiences of all backgrounds as he relates tales of family, marriage, fatherhood and countless other topics. A frequent writer for Jay Leno's Tonight Show monologue, Mastrangelo?s observational comedy has earned him rave reviews and spots on the best comedy stages around the country. Christine Hurley was the first runner up in the nationally televised "Nick-At-Nites" search for America's Funniest Mom contest and frequently tours with national comedian Loretta LaRoche and works with LaRoche?s production company. With children at home and husband Jimmy Hurley by her side, there is never a moment in the Hurley house where comedic inspiration can?t be found. Christine has a way of looking at the daily struggles and joys of family life and finding the silver (sometimes more grayish) lining in everyday life. ?I can pretty much take anything and look at it in a funny way.. Graig Murphy rapidly shot to fame in part due to his hilarious impersonations on Sports Radio WEEI where he can be heard doing the voices of Red Sox Manager Terry Francona, Patriots owner Robert Kraft, former Sox manager Grady Little, announcers Joe Morgan, Jon Miller, Shannon Sharpe, and Harry Kalas, as well as Governor Deval Patrick, James Earl Jones and more. But Murphy is more than a sports impersonator as his stand up routine is more than funny as he quickly climbs the comedy ladder.

Apr 15, 2010 at 8:00 PM EDT (7:00 PM DOORS) Sonny Landreth at Narrows Center for the Arts - Fall River, MA $25.00

One of the most innovative and exquisite guitarists on the planet. Eric Clapton declared ?Sonny is one of the greatest musicians alive." We think so as well. He?s got a great band who totally let it rip.

Apr 16, 2010 at 8:00 PM EDT (7:00 PM DOORS) Catherine Russell at Narrows Center for the Arts - Fall River, MA $18.00

Catherine Russell is a native New Yorker, born with an enviable musical pedigree. Her father, the late Luis Russell, was a pioneering pianist, composer, bandleader, and Louis Armstrong?s long-time musical director. Her mother, Carline Ray, is an outstanding bassist and vocalist and holder of advanced degrees from Julliard and Manhattan School of Music, who has performed with Mary Lou Williams and Wynton Marsalis. Not surprisingly considering her roots, Catherine Russell is a one of a kind vocalist. She has toured the world, performing and recording with a wide array of trend setting artists, including Paul Simon, David Bowie, Steely Dan, Cyndi Lauper, Jackson Browne, and Rosanne Cash.

Apr 17, 2010 at 8:00 PM EDT (7:00 PM DOORS) Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks at Narrows Center for the Arts - Fall River, MA $30.00

Beginning as a drummer in the seminal 60's San Francisco rock band The Charlatans, and continuing with his unique and legendary Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks, Dan Hicks is widely acknowledged as one of the defining figures in American roots music. Having earned a reputation as a true original with his signature eclecticism and humor, Hicks continues to carve his way through a number of genres from proto-psychedelia to western swing and jazz, from tin pan alley to country blues -- all the while cultivating his own unique sound.

Apr 23, 2010 at 8:00 PM EDT (7:00 PM DOORS) Mary Gauthier at Narrows Center for the Arts - Fall River, MA $18.00

Over the last decade , Mary Gauthier has been one of the most insightful and relevant songwriters of her generation. Gauthier has always been a unique lyricist, with an ability to illuminate even moments of devastation and despair in beautiful hues. On her new record, the FOUNDLING, songs tell the story of a kid abandoned at birth who spent a year in an orphanage and was adopted, who ran way from the adopted home and ended up in show business, who searched for birth parents late in life and found one and was rejected, and who came thru the other side of all this still believing in love. It?s her story.

Apr 30, 2010 at 8:00 PM EDT (7:00 PM DOORS) Forever Young (A Tribute to Neil Young) at Narrows Center for the Arts - Fall River, MA $15.00

Locals Becky Chace, Dan Lilley, John Fuzek, Mark Cutler, and Pete Vendettuol have put together a wonderful program of Neil Young's music that's received great reviews.

May 1, 2010 at 8:00 PM EDT (7:00 PM DOORS) Amy Speace at Narrows Center for the Arts - Fall River, MA $15.00

Possessing a commanding voice, a distinctive melodic sensibility and an uncanny knack for nailing complex emotions in song, AMY SPEACE makes music that?s both illuminating and effortlessly accessible. Her forthcoming release, The Killer In Me, follows her 2006 breakthrough Songs for Bright Street. While Songs won her a loyal international fan base, The Killer In Me finds the NY-based artist forging into deeper, darker lyrical and musical terrain, delivering an album of startling intimacy and resonance.

May 2, 2010 at 8:00 PM EDT (7:00 PM DOORS) Mick Taylor Band at Narrows Center for the Arts - Fall River, MA $28.00

He replaced Eric Clapton in John Mayall?s Bluesbreakers. He then replaced Brian Jones in The Rolling Stones. He is featured on classic Stones albums Beggar?s Banquet, Sticky Fingers and Exile on Main Street. This show will be a mix of blues, Stones and Mick?s original material

May 7, 2010 at 8:00 PM EDT (7:00 PM DOORS) Little Feat at Narrows Center for the Arts - Fall River, MA $65.00

A legendary band in one of the finest venues in North America. Enough said.

May 14, 2010 at 8:00 PM EDT (7:00 PM DOORS) The Holmes Brothers at Narrows Center for the Arts - Fall River, MA $20.00

An absolute Narrows fave. The spine-tingling harmonies, boundless energy and telepathic musicianship of The Holmes Brothers (bassist/vocalist Sherman Holmes, guitarist/pianist/ vocalist Wendell Holmes, drummer/vocalist Popsy Dixon) mix Saturday night's roadhouse rock with the gospel fervor and harmonies of Sunday's church service. As Wendell says about their blend of the secular and the sacred, "Jesus turned water into wine, not wine into water."

May 15, 2010 at 8:00 PM EDT (7:00 PM DOORS) Janiva Magness at Narrows Center for the Arts - Fall River, MA $18.00

DepressionThe story of award-winning vocalist Janiva Magness? rise to the top of the blues world and beyond is a testament to the redemptive power of music and the human spirit. Possessing a rich, soulful voice and absolute command over her material, Magness is an incredibly gifted performer who can lead her audience through a range of emotions, from the deepest sorrow to overwhelming joy. A survivor of an impossibly rough childhood, Magness? life experience informs her music in a way that is brutally honest, emotionally moving and, above all, spiritually healing. Winner of the 2006 and 2007 Blues Music Awards for Best Contemporary Female Artist Of The Year, Magness has seven solo recordings to her credit and has made guest appearances on CDs by R.L. Burnside and many others.

May 21, 2010 at 8:00 PM EDT (7:00 PM DOORS) Paula Cole at Narrows Center for the Arts - Fall River, MA $30.00

1997's Grammy Winner for "Best New Artist", and only the second woman ever nominated for "Producer of the Year", Paula Cole burst onto the scene with her top ten hit Where Have All The Cowboys Gone. Her follow up single I Don't Wanna Wait reached #11 on the charts and became the theme for the hit TV series Dawson's Creek. Paula was a headliner on the Lillith Fair tour and has toured and recorded with Peter Gabriel. Following a hiatus to raise her daughter, Paula returned in 2007 with her album Courage and continues to create and produce critically acclaimed works of musical art - delivering powerful, breathtaking live performances. She is currently working on her next Decca Records release slated for summer 2010.

May 22, 2010 at 8:00 PM EDT (12:00 AM DOORS) Chris Smither at Narrows Center for the Arts - Fall River, MA $22.00

?Back in the old days,? muses resilient troubadour Chris Smither, ?writing new songs and making new albums were just chores. My priority was, and still is, performing live. I guess I still write the songs and make the records so that I can go out and play ? except that now I actually look forward to it. I?ve learned how to do it, and I?m very eager to get stuff recorded once I?ve written it.? Recorded in only three days, Time Stands Still is just the eleventh studio album of a career that now spans over four decades. Time Stands Still (Signature Sounds/Mighty Albert) is both pensive and visceral ? an album whose songs alternately ponder life?s mysteries in some moments, and let them lie undisturbed in others. Featuring eight new original compositions and a song apiece from Bob Dylan, Mark Knopfler, and 1920s country-blues songster Frank Hutchison, Time Stands Still?s immediate, intimate sound is the direct result of one gig, and the challenge it presented.

Jun 3, 2010 at 8:00 PM EDT (7:00 PM DOORS) Tom Russell at Narrows Center for the Arts - Fall River, MA $22.00

Tom Russell is an american composer. His latest ?Blood and Candle Smoke?, is a collection of powerful observations and deliberations, takes Tom`s work to another level entirely.

Jun 4, 2010 at 8:00 PM EDT (7:00 PM DOORS) Mose Allison at Narrows Center for the Arts - Fall River, MA $25.00

Born in the Mississippi Delta, this pioneering pianist's songs have been covered by The Clash, The Who (They did "Young Man's Blues"), Eric Clapton, Elvis Costello etc. His music has been described as a fusion of rustic blues and jazz. It's an absolute high honor to bring this gentleman to the Narrows. He will be touring in support of his fine new record The Way of the World

Jun 5, 2010 at 8:00 PM EDT (7:00 PM DOORS) Seth Walker at Narrows Center for the Arts - Fall River, MA $18.00

A Narrows fave, who seamlessly mixes blues and soul for a dynamic and original sound. Seth posses a powerful voice, smooth guitar playing and a smoking band. He ripped it up at last year?s Arts Fest. Check out the buzz

Jun 12, 2010 at 8:00 PM EDT (7:00 PM DOORS) Guy Davis at Narrows Center for the Arts - Fall River, MA $20.00

He?s got some Blind Willie McTell and some Fats Waller, some Buddy Guy and some Taj Mahal. He?s got some Zora Neale Hurston and some Garrison Keillor. He?s a musician, composer, actor, director and writer. But most importantly?Guy Davis is a bluesman. The blues permeate every corner of Davis? creativity. Throughout his career, he has dedicated himself to reviving the traditions of acoustic blues and bringing them to as many ears as possible through the material of the great blues masters, African American stories, and his own original songs, stories and performance pieces.