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| 10:00-10:25 Donna Fullman DONNA FULLMAN is a British Singer  Songwriter writing transformational songs in pursuit of Truth, Beauty and Wisdom.
Fresh from the Studio in the UK - Currently recording a full length album called INNER WORLD
Donna joins Eve Rising on her tour of the East Coast and hopes to return again next year from the UK. Primarily a vocalist and lyricist, Donna picked up the guitar later in life, using vocal melody to illustrate song ideas developed from poetry. She delivers spacious atmospheric songs that will melt your heart. With a rich diversity of song topics from the rise of China in 'Hello Shanghai' to the uplifting groove of Stone, you'll want to catch every word.
With strong influences from 60s and 70s, most notably Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan and John Lennon.
“With a sound that recalls classic Cowboy Junkies at their Trinity Sessions best, Donna Fullman’s Emerald Eyes is a track that allows the band to find the perfect pocket while Fullman’s plaintive voice is allowed plenty of room to work its soulful magic. Sparse yet powerful, the song showcases a solid lyrical foundation on which Fullman builds an unforgettable musical experience for her listeners.” ThatsFunkyAwesome - JAY MOON, CANADA http://www.donnafullman.com/
10:35-11:00 Carrie Rowan & Adrienne Fawkes Together, Adrienne and Carrie create a dynamic display of original music infusing  classical piano style with finger picked guitar, smothered with lyrical finesse, served up with a splash of indie, adult contemporary, and modern folk with a pinch of funk. All nestled beneath a layer of feminine harmonies that will lift you up to the heavens and remind you, angels do exist.
You will hear their influences wash over the top of their original music like a warm summer breeze across your skin. Subtle hints of: Bach, Shawn Colvin, Tori Amos, Carole King, Jewel and Karla Bonoff will tickle your senses as they meld these flavors in a tasteful display of colors.
The synergy created by this combination of talents can be felt by audiences all around New England. Check out their growing gig schedule to find out where they are leaving a great impression next.
Visit www.carrierowan.com to find out more or for booking information or to order your own copy of their beautiful music! Come and see what all the buzz is about!
11:10-11:35 Amy Petty Amy Pettyʼs sound and songwriting is a compelling, complex and original soundscape that weaves a lush tapestry of folk, pop, rock and blues ballad. Art, mystery, and spirituality influence and infuse her poignant, evocative and sensual songs. These sonic canvases showcase the heartfelt emotion behind her lyrics and provide a foundation over which her voice and choral harmonies soar. Amy has performed at such prestigious venues as Carnegie Hall in NYC, Club Passim in Cambridge MA, The Sheldon in St. Louis MO and Uncommon Ground in Chicago IL, among others. She has shared the main stage with artists like Suzanne Vega, Catie Curtis, and Melissa Ferrick. http://www.amypetty.com/
11:45-12:30 Diane Blue Band  International performer DIANE BLUE has the "whole package" -- she is a strong vocalist, skillful harmonica player and a crowd-pleasing entertainer. Ms. Blue is a soulful and sassy performer from Boston who delivers the goods vocally and through her harp playing. In fact, juke joint legend Big Jack Johnson dubbed Ms. Blue “A Monster” on the harp after she performed as his guest star at Red's Lounge in Clarksdale, Mississippi. She belts out a funky soul tune, then she’ll sing a sweet ballad, just before she blows you away on the blues harp. “When she gets her harp & mic going, the language is hard hitting blues. Strong, confident and tasteful” says Domenic Forcella of Blues Beat. “Diane Blue's voice and harp playing are among the best around ,” declares Bill DeTellis in Boston Blues Society's Live Review.
COLLABORATORS
Starting in 2008, Ms. Blue has entertained audiences across Europe with Roberto Morbioli and his Morblus Band from Verona, Italy. Ms. Blue has sung and played harmonica with international blues performers Ronnie Earl, Sherman Robertson and Luther Guitar Jr. Johnson (former Muddy Waters sideman), as well as Big Jack Johnson from Clarksdale, Mississippi and Irma Thomas (the Soul Queen of New Orleans). Ms. Blue performs regularly with notably accomplished musicians, the likes of saxman Amadee Castenell (who tours with Elvis Costello and Allen Toussaint), drummer Liviu Pop (who tours internationally with bluesman Lucky Peterson), past and present members of the Duke Robillard band and Roomful of Blues.
HONORS
Ms. Blue won the Massachusetts Blues Society challenge in 2010 and competed in the 2011 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN. She was nominated for "Best Female Singer" in the 2010 Blues Audience Readers Poll.
http://dianebluemusic.com/ | | 12:40-1:10 Lori Diamond Bostonian Lori Diamond and New Yorker Fred Abatelli, have been creating and performing music together in New England since their  “destined” meeting on Myspace in 2007. Lori, an award winning songwriter (finalist, Great American Songwriting Contest 2010, Best Female Vocalist, Pulse Magazine 2011), combines alluring, soulful vocals and seasoned piano playing that are a perfect match for Fred’s solid finger work and clever phrasing on both bass and guitar. Fans of Norah Jones, Sarah MacLachlan and Joni Mitchell, quickly become fans of Lori & Fred as they explore Jazz, Acoustic, Folk, Pop, Gospel and blues influences and gently infuse them in a flavorful Adult Contemporary style that’s all their own.
Both Musicians carry full-time music schedules between performances and session work for local artists. Their CDs, “Bound” and “Mystery” continue to receive high praise from their audiences, peers and industry professionals alike and their highly anticipated 3rd CD, "TRUE" will be released October 22, 2011 at the Wachusett Music Series. Lori and Fred are more inspired than ever to connect with audiences far and wide. Jimmy LaFave, DALA, David Roth, John Gorka, Ellis Paul and Mustard's Retreat are just a few of the national acts these quickly rising musicians will have shared the stage with in 2010-2011.
July 2011 showcased Lori and Fred on the main stage of the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival and in August 2011, they were headliners at the Wachusett Valley Folk Festival along with David Wilcox, Mary Gauthier and Madison Violet. The sky is the limit for these two, so keep an eye/ear out! Performances are always listed at Reverbnation.com/LoriDiamondMusic and LoriDiamond.net. You’ll find them at intimate coffeehouses, house concerts and various festivals and benefits throughout the year. Seek them out – you’ll be glad you did. Stay tuned for their CD RELEASE from 5th Chakra Records THIS October, and celebrate the new year with them at FIRST NIGHT BOSTON 2011!
http://www.loridiamond.net/ 1:20-2:15 Robin Lane
Robin Lanegrew up in California in the 1960′s,  when bands like the Byrds, the Doors and Buffalo Springfield ruled the Sunset Strip and wrote the soundtrack to the riots and protest movements of the counterculture. As the daughter of Ken Lane, Dean Martin’s accompanist, Robin was encouraged to nurture her musical talent. In the richly creative but blatantly chauvinistic folk-rock revolution, her musical peers were impressed with the talents of this “girl singer.” Robin moved to the east coast and eventually to Boston, where she was seized with the energy and passion of punk rock. She changed her writing style and vocal approach and carefully assembled a band she called The Chartbusters. In 1979, after considerable local success, she and the band were signed to Warner Brothers Records. The group had the 11th video ever played on MTV, did several national tours, and was voted one of Rolling Stone Magazine’s Top 10 New Bands of 1980. Despite their success, the band dissolved after only 3 years. When Robin announced her pregnancy, she was told “Once a woman has a baby in this business, she’s over.” Robin’s journey, from Hollywood wild child to iconic singer and songwriter, through her struggles as an artist and single mother, led her to develop “A Woman’s Voice” and “Songbird Sings,” therapeutic songwriting workshops designed to help incarcerated and abused women, elders, youth at risk and survivors of trauma tell their stories in song. Robin’s songs, and the music she helps others create, provide the soundtrack for a range of moods, thoughts, and obsessions. Her successes and failures, along with her determination to create, to sing, to touch other lives, and to live an authentic life, speak to the human spirit in a profound and universal language. Robin’s current work makes us reconsider the influence and importance of music in a culture where the forgotten voices often sing the most powerful songs. http://robinlanerocks.com/ 2:25- 3:00 Tara Greenblatt 
"Tara hails from Boston’s vibrant folk scene and has been performing all over New England for over ten years. Matt Smith of Club Passim has called her an ‘innovator’. With a single djembe drum Tara pounds out foot tapping, rhythmic landscapes to back her effortless, melodic, and soulful voice. In a storyteller style, she draws you into life’s light and dark currents. Cross-cultural relationships, love, the earth, the joys of simple life, motherhood, and the struggle to be true to oneself, are just some of the subjects she sings about. Tara has been living in New Hampshire for the past eight years and within that time has found three stellar accompanists including upright bassist Ramsay Thomas, acoustic guitarist Lou Eastman, and harmony singer Kate Baker who have joined with her to form the 'Tara Greenblatt Band'. Her most magnificent works of art are her two young sons ages seven and two. She spends her time balancing motherhood and creativity, keeping her pulse on the mysterious force that calls her to craft songs. She is currently recording her third CD which she plans to complete in the summer of 2012. Along the way she has opened for and sometimes accompanied known artists such as Erin McKeown, Melissa Ferrick, Oen Kennedy, Susan Levine, and Edie Carey. Some recent shows and venues include Club Passim, the Mariposa Museum, King Hooper, and the 2011 Benefit for Rosie's Place. Her CD ‘River Belly’ (2005), and Tara’s debut CD “Caught Between the Woods and the Road” (2001) are both available online at www.cdbaby.com." 3:10-3:40 Karen Grenier With her fifth CD project "Crazy Love" due for release in October 2011, Karen Grenier continues to capture her audience's attention with her penetrating voice, rhythmic acoustic style and intense emotional energy. An excellent performer and songwriter, Karen was voted the 2009 Boston Pride Idol winner, performing on the main stage at the 2009 Boston Pride Festival. Karen was named a semifinalist in the 2006 Peacedriven Songwriting Contest and won a songwriting award from Nashville's Music City Search in 2002. In addition, several of her songs have been featured on the Dawson's Creek DVD. Karen has spent the past twelve years as a seasonal performer in Provincetown, MA. She makes her living both as a guidance counselor and a professional musician. "You've got to reach for your dreams...it's an attitude I've always tried to inspire in my students...now I'm living mine!" Karen has performed at festivals, coffee houses, restaurants and venues throughout the Northeast. No doubt, Karen will continue to draw in new fans with her catchy melodies, intimate lyrics and gutsy performances. For her, "It's all about being genuine and connecting with people. "If I can do that, I've achieved success." http://www.kgrenier.com/fr_sponsorthecd.cfm | | 3:45-4:20 Julie Dougherty Julie has been singing since the mid-sixties, starting with her sister, Kathy, perfo  rming folk music at coffeehouses in the Boston area and were lucky enough to open several times for the Kingston Trio in the 70’s. Through the years since then, she has travelled much of the country singing Irish music, original folk-rock music, country-rock music in the 80’s, and have made several trips to Nashville, where she placed two original songs with two major publishing firms and almost moved there in the early 90’s....but Julie's roots are in New England! Julie also hosted a songwriting cable TV show, called Songwriters In The Round for three years, on which she featured many fine songwriters including Noel Paul Stookey, Chris Smither, and Al Kooper, to name just a few. "I spent a year and a half writing and performing in an original funk band in the Boston area, the Boston Horns and also explored some jazz and blues combinations. I really love all kinds of music and love singing as many styles as I can. I’m very lucky to have had plenty of work over the years and have recorded a couple of my own CD’s along the way…" 4:30-5:15 The Elle Gallo Band Elle is a working-like-crazy-stay-at-home Mom to 11 year-old Emma, 9 year-old Anthony and 7 year-old Joey. She is an award-winning singer/songwriter (New England’s Best Fem ale Vocalist 2011, Limelight Magazine, Boston Battle of the Bands Champions 2009, Gimmesound’s Fan choice Award 2009) who has performed live up to 20 times a month for the last 8 years. As a musician she has had the honor of opening for great national acts like Travis Tritt, Grace Potter and The Nocturnals, Blondie, J Geils and many others. She is the founder of the Eve Rising Foundation, a non-profit organization helping women to reach their highest potential, the executive director of The Eve Rising Music Festival (Reader’s choice Award, Northshore Magazine’s Best of 2011 edition for Best fair/festival), co-owner of 3 small businesses (Authentic Sentiments, Commonwealth Computers and 3-Sixty Security) an aspiring writer and an active board member of the Haverhill Cultural Council. Elle’s past accomplishments and community involvement include achieving the title of Miss Massachusetts 1993 (Miss America Program), the Goodwill Ambassador to the American Lung Association, and as a sought after motivational speaker at Massachusetts State House as well as many public schools in Massachusetts promoting open and honest communication between adults and adolescents-But the most important hat she wears is her own. "The most important responsibility I have is to be happy. When that is my primary focus, everything else works just the way it's supposed to." she says. "It doesn't happen accidentally, isn't always easy and takes effort, time and a real commitment to the self...something that most women have given-up on in their quest to please and take care of everyone else. But there is no greater responsibility, and absolutely no greater reward than it's outcome. I CAN have it all, as long as I take care of my needs first."
Whether it's through music, writing, teaching, and even making bath products, Elle is truly committed to personal growth and helping others achieve their potential. http://www.ellegallo.com/
5:30- 6:10 Gracie B and the High Falutin' Band Coming together in 2010 Gracie Curran & The High Falutin' band have rolled onto the Boston  Music scene bringing a unique sound along with them. Singer Gracie Curran has a silky smooth voice that reminds of women singers from a bygone era of great music. Curran is joined by fiery hot guitarist Tom Carroll, Geoff Murfitt bringing the funk, and Ross Liberti laying down the beat. High Falutin' were finalists in the 2010 Boston Blues Challange, have played the House of Blues Boston, packed houses throughout New England and will be opening for Shemekia Copeland November 2011. High Falutin' is currently in the studio recording their highly anticipated debut album! http://www.thehighfalutinband.com/welcome.cfm 6:20-7:05 Erinn Brown Band 
The Erinn Brown Band is: Steve Peabody, Alison Keslow, Jay Aptt, Fran McConville, Jr and Erinn “2N” Brown. Their music is described as “Soul, Blues, Rock with Groovy Jams and Good lyrics – Originals and Covers with a Twist”. The core of The Erinn Brown Band is a group of 3 friends who met at Berklee College of Music: Erinn, Alison and Steve, who performed on and off together for years, until The EBB became solid. The Erinn Brown Band was completed with 2 lead guitarists, Jay and Fran, who sometimes have a chance to play together when the EBB is a 5-piece to create a beautiful weave of styles.
The Erinn Brown Band is finishing a new CD, titled “Ruled My Life” which was recorded with both lead guitarists.
Snippets of the new CD can be heard at www.Reverbnation.com/ErinnBrownBand . The Album will be released in the Fall of 2011. 7:15-8:15 Jen Kearney & the Lost Onion A smoke ring from a Cuban cigar wafts through a city kitchen as a soul singer croons on crackly vinyl; freshly diced onions sizzle as they hit the olive oil in Sunday’s morning’s pan...With a  pungent mix of soul, Latin, Funk, reggae, and good ol’rock ‘n roll, Jen Kearney and the Lost Onion will take you into the kitchen to find that sweetness in the soul food you crave. “…Whatever you want to call it, Kearney and the Lost Onion provide a dense musical potpourri that is ever surprising…The Stevie Wonder comparisons that follow Kearney around are evident on tunes like “Pick Yourself Up,” while a more jazz/funk tune like “Amity” suggests Aretha Franklin joining Blood, Sweat, and Tears for a gig in Brazil.” (Jay Miller, Patriot-Ledger, 2/07)
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| Meet The Emcees 
Robin Bornstein Robin Bornstein has been a Theater Actress since 1999, Stand-Up Commedienne for 5 plus years and Host of a successful Comedy Show at The Grog for 1 1/2 years. Robin has always been a supporter of the live music scene and has been known to sing a song or two herself. We are thrilled to welcome Robin back as an emcee for the The Eve Rising Festival’s second year.
Amy Tee Identified as a rising star by the Boston Globe, Amy Tee is one of the busiest comedians on the New England comedy circuit today!
Her surprising observations and illuminating presence have scored major points with mainstream and alternative audiences from Los Angeles to New York City alike. Whether Amy Tee is performing in world famous comedy clubs, theaters, colleges, or at charity events, her life as a “lesbian in the mainstream” is delivered with a quiet style that belies edgy content; leading the audience to laughter and nods of agreement. Amy Tee is a regular performer at the Boston Comedy Festival, and has been featured on XM Satellite Radio, as well as Sisters Talk Radio, and The Lesbian Lounge. Most recently, Amy Tee can be found starring in the nationally distributed film, “Laughing Matters…Next Gen,” currently airing on LOGO television network.” | |
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