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About the show:
Chris Kokesh
and
Leela Grace, both powerful singer-songwriters and
instrumentalists based in Portland, Oregon, met at the CD release
concert of Portland favorite, Richard Colombo. They had each
contributed vocals and instrumental parts to the CD but had never
played together in person! With their busy solo performing
schedules, it took them a year to find a time to present a concert
together.
Leela and Chris are excited to see what they can create on December
3. The show is sure to include beautiful harmonies, hot fiddle and
banjo duets, strong originals from each singer, old time and
bluegrass tunes, favorite songs re-imagined, and even some clogging!
Don't miss this amazing evening...Together, they will present a fun
show featuring a solo set from each and a duo set!
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About Chris:
Veteran of stages
including the Strawberry Music Festival (CA), the Walnut Valley
Festival (KS), Sisters Folk Festival (OR), and Wintergrass (WA),
Chris Kokesh
helped create Northwest favorite Misty River's signature vocal blend
and modern folk style. After 12 years of touring with the band,
Kokesh set out to find her own voice. With the 2010 release of her
solo CD, October Valentine, her stunning songwriting,
crystalline vocals, tasty fiddle, and solid guitar have
distinguished her as a stand-alone talent who is receiving national
acclaim.
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About Leela:
Leela Grace (Singer/
Banjo Player/ Guitar Player/ Performer/ Songwriter/ Percussive
Dancer Extraordinaire) is a Columbia, Missouri native and a
Portland, Oregon transplant who has performed and taught nationally
for over 25 years, first with her family, and now as a solo musician
and with her sister Ellie Grace (as
Leela and Ellie Grace).
She recorded three albums with her family as a teen (in addition to
doing studio work with other musicians) and has released two
acclaimed duo CDs with her sister. Leela has performed at
prestigious venues across the United States and Canada, ranging from
the Winnipeg Folk Festival to the Lincoln Center in New York City to
the Summer Solstice Festival in Los Angeles. Leela has been dancing
for over 25 years, developing a driving, dynamic style that draws
most strongly from Appalachian clogging, but also incorporates Irish
step dance, Rhythm tap, body percussion, and much more.
Leela’s “soaring” vocals, compelling originals, “sterling
credentials” in old-time music, and powerful percussive dance style
make her a favorite at venues across the continent.
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