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Past Events
A Songwriters Trio: Ed Dupas, Allison Downey, & Andy Baker
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Category: Music |
| 12/14/17 |
South Haven, MI |
Foundry Hall presents: @ Black River Tavern (downstairs) |
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Time: 7:00pm.
Admission: $10 in advance.
Age restrictions: All Ages.
Address: 403 Phoenix St..
Venue phone: (269) 637 4837.
Well, I’m just about pleased as spiked punch right now to be performing with these amazing songwriters (and good peeps) again! Ed Dupas and Andy Baker are just plain awesome and the song and story swapping will be just what this girl needs to warm up from the Michigan snow!
Come warm up with some great music, good folks and merriment in magical South Haven.
$10 adv tix available online and at Phoenix Records,
$15 door
This event is produced by Foundry Hall, a grassroots organization dedicated to enriching South Haven’s cultural heritage by producing original live music performances and the performing arts. The concert will take place at Black River Tavern (lower level), known for great music, food and craft beer!
Check out my friends on their websites: www.eddupas.com &
www.andybakermusic.com
There’s more info about the concert on Foundry Hall’s Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/events/930895207062798/
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| 10/21/17 |
Paw Paw, MI |
Paw Paw Playhouse |
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Time: 7:00pm.
Admission: $10.
Age restrictions: All Ages.
Address: 404 E Michigan Avenue.
Venue phone: (269) 567-8344.
I am so excited and honored to share the stage with MIchigan songwriters, Edward Dupas and Andy Baker! We will be swappin stories and singin songs on Saturday Oct. 21st at the beautiful Paw Paw Playhouse theater. Doors open at 6pm, show 7-9pm. Tickets $10 at the door and advance tickets will be sold for $8 through PayPal. These tickets will be at the checkin the night of the event. Message the Playhouse on their Facebook page to prepay for your tickets.
Check out Ed and Andy’s great music:
www.eddupas.com
www.andybakermusic.com
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Allison Downey
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Category: Storytelling |
| 02/07/20 |
Kalamazoo, MI |
Kalamazoo Storytelling Festival: Kalamazoo Valley Museum |
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Time: 7:00pm.
Admission: Free!!!.
Age restrictions: All Ages.
Thrilled to be headlining the annual Kalamazoo Storytelling Festival at Kalamazoo Valley Museum. This year’s theme is “Family Stories” and I’ll be sharing some fun stories and songs. Come join us!
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| 02/07/20 |
Kalamazoo, MI |
Kalamazoo Storytelling Festival: Kalamazoo Valley Museum |
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Time: 7:00pm.
Admission: Free!!!.
Age restrictions: All Ages.
Box office: 269.373.7990.
Thrilled to be headlining the annual Kalamazoo Storytelling Festival at Kalamazoo Valley Museum. This year’s theme is “Family Stories” and I’ll be sharing some fun stories and songs. Come join us!
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Category: Music |
| 01/17/20 - 01/19/20 |
Kalamazoo, MI |
Farmer’s Alley Theatre |
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Time: 7:30pm.
Admission: $25.
Age restrictions: No Minors.
Box office: 269.343.2727.
Address: 221 farmers alley.
Venue phone: 269.343.2727.
The best independent professional theatre in West Michigan!
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| 01/17/20 |
Kalamazoo, MI |
Farmer’s Alley Theatre |
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Time: 7:30pm.
Admission: 25.
Age restrictions: No Minors.
Box office: 269.343.2727.
Address: 221 farmers alley.
Venue phone: 269.343.2727.
Soooo excited to perform with some awesome Mama’s in “Does Anybody Have a Map,” a new musical. Thrilled to perform my original song, “Now, She’s Mama.”
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| 12/13/19 |
Chelsea, Michigan |
Zou Zou’s Cafe |
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Time: 8:00pm.
Admission: Free!!!.
Age restrictions: All Ages.
Box office: 734-433-4226.
Address: 101 Main St..
Venue phone: 734-433-4226.
Oh what good cheer! This will be a FUN night of songs and comraderie! Annie Capps, Judy Banker and ME swapping songs at the delicious Zou Zous cafe in Chelsea, MI! Come for dinner, drinks, and cheer!
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Category: Storytelling |
| 11/09/19 |
Ann Arbor, MI |
AIM Living with Melanoma Symposium / University of Michigan Health Systems |
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Time: 8:30am.
Admission: Free!!!.
Age restrictions: All Ages.
What an honor to sing and share my story at this invaluable symposium for melanoma medical professionals, patients, and caregivers.
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| 10/11/19 |
Lansing, Michigan |
American Institute of Architects – Leadership & Prosperity Summit |
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Time: 9:00am.
Age restrictions: All Ages.
Delighted to present at the American Institute of Architect’s Annual summit: A presentation “What’s the Story? And Why does it Matter?” and a workshop: “Crafting Your Story for Impact.” What a joy to collaborate with this passionate group of architects dedicated to creating better places to live, work, and play.
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| 10/10/19 - 10/13/19 |
Lincoln, MI |
Lost Lake Writer’s Retreat |
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Time: 6:00pm.
Admission: See options in the online registration link.
Box office: 989-736-3000.
Address: Lost Lake Woods Club, 4243 Lost Lake Trail.
Venue phone: 248-589-3913.
Well, what an honor to be part of the Faculty at the 2019 Lost Lake Writer’s Retreat! The retreat will feature: poets Dorianne Laux, Robert Fanning, authors Irina Reyn, Michael Zadoorian, and I will be the storytelling/songwriting representative.
The program is directed by esteemed singer/songwriter and arts producer – John D. Lamb.
Come develop your own writing in this beautiful and inspirational setting.
Thursday night opens with a gala reception. Friday and Saturday we offer talk/presentations, one-on-one conferencing and a panel discussion. The evenings will be readings from attendees and staff. After Sunday breakfast we gather to hear attendees read from new work they made during the weekend.
Sponsored by Springfed Arts and Inspiration Alcona
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Category: Music |
| 09/08/19 |
Remus, MI |
Wheatland Music Festival |
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Time: 12:55pm.
Age restrictions: All Ages.
Box office: (989)-967-8879.
Address: Wheatland Music Organization 7251 50th Ave,.
Venue phone: 989-967-8879.
When I left Texas years ago for Michigan, I thought no festival could compare to the Kerrville Music Festival (that launched Lyle Lovett & Nanci Griffith). UNTIL I attended Wheatland for the first time. I have since brought my love, and then our boy and I’ve cheered for my friends on stage… And now, for the first time I will officially play the Song Stage at the 2019 Wheatland Music Festival. Come. Please. Come camp or just for the day. For the music. For the art. For the community. For the love! Happy Wheatland!
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Category: Storytelling |
| 02/01/19 |
Kalamazoo, MI |
Kalamazoo Storytelling Festival: Kalamazoo Valley Museum |
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Time: 7:00pm.
Age restrictions: All Ages.
Thrilled to return to the Mary Jane Stryker Theatre to headline The Kalamazoo Storytelling Festival on Art Hop. The theme this year is Michigan stories! Come join us!
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Category: Music |
| 12/02/18 |
Fennville, MI |
Salt of the Earth |
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Time: 6:00pm.
Admission: 15.
Age restrictions: All Ages.
Box office: 269-561-7258.
Address: 114 E. Main St..
Venue phone: 269-561-7258.
Sooo thrilled to join the fabulous Andy Baker (www.andybakermusic.com) and Peter Van Howe for a Songwriters in the Round concert at one of my favorite restaurant / venues: Salt of the Earth in Fennville, MI! Farm to Table, Baby! Joe Shields was originally booked for this slot, so when he got the crud (feel better, Joe!) and I got invited – I snapped up the opportunity! Come warm up and join us for this intimate concert, delectable food & drinks, and fun times all around!
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| 11/05/18 |
Chelsea, MI |
Zou Zous Cafe – Get Out the Vote Concert! |
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Time: 8:00am.
Admission: free!.
Age restrictions: All Ages.
Address: 101 Main St..
Come out for Get Out the Vote concert! Featuring Annie & Rod Capps, Shari Kane & Dave Steele, Pale Dave Duo, and me! Musician friends are gathering to throw a concert/pep rally to Get Out The Vote the night before this important mid-term election! Annie & Rod Capps, Allison Downey, Shari Kane & Dave Steele and Pale Dave Duo! Bring your friends, especially those who maybe didn’t vote in the last mid-terms. Please help us spread the news about this event!
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Category: Storytelling |
| 10/05/18 |
Kalamazoo, MI |
CSM Group of Companies Summit – Private Event, Keynote Presentation |
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Time: 11:00am.
Age restrictions: All Ages.
Proud and honored to deliver the Keynote Presentation at CSM Group of Companies Summit on Storytelling in organizations
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Category: Music |
| 04/20/15 |
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RELEASE of Single “Can’t Take My Heart (FU, Cancer!)” |
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Time: 8:00pm.
Age restrictions: All Ages.
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Category: Storytelling |
| 10/18/14 |
Denver,, CO |
Swallow Hill Music |
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Time: 1:00pm.
Admission: $50 / $47 members (Discount for early bird).
Age restrictions: All Ages.
Box office: (303) 777-1003.
Address: 71 East Yale Avenue.
Venue phone: (303) 777-1003.
So excited to return to Swallow Hill Music (and Denver) to teach my personal narrative storytelling workshop! If you’re a veteran storyteller or just curious about how to bring your life stories alive, this workshop will be lots of fun! The first Moth Story SLAM in Denver will happen the night before at Swallow Hill Music, so it will be a great weekend of storytelling!
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Category: Music |
| 08/14/14 |
Jackson, MIchigan |
Lamb’s Jackson Songwriter Showcase, Weatherwax Hall, Jackson Symphony Orchestra |
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Time: 7:00pm.
Admission: $10.
Age restrictions: All Ages.
Address: 215 W. Michigan Ave..
Thrilled to share the stage with these amazing songwriters: Drew Nelson, Ralston Bowles, Emily Rose and our host, the incredible John D. Lamb!
AND what a great venue! (Weatherwax Hall, Jackson Symphony Orchestra, 215 W. Michigan Ave., Jackson, MI.)
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Category: Storytelling |
| 08/01/14 |
Denver, CO |
American Alliance for Theatre and Education |
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Time: 11:00am.
Age restrictions: All Ages.
I am thrilled to return to my old stomping grounds at AATE to present my workshop: “Personal narrative storytelling: Perspectives from The Moth to the global stage”! It will be so wonderful to see old friends and colleagues, meet new ones, and share the work I’ve been doing in storytelling the last few years since attending this fantastic conference. And, CO isn’t bad in the summer time!
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| 07/24/14 |
Phoenix, AZ |
National Storytelling Festival |
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Time: 9:00am.
Age restrictions: All Ages.
I will be presenting about storytelling for radio for the Producers and Organizers Pre-Conference of the National Storytelling Conference.
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| 07/23/14 |
Phoenix, AZ |
National Storytelling Festival |
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Time: 3:00pm.
Age restrictions: All Ages.
I will be presenting about storytelling courses in universities as part of the Storytelling in Higher Education special interest group of the National Storytelling Network. Will be lots to learn.
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| 07/15/14 |
Kalamazoo, MIchigan |
Starting Gate Business Accelerator |
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Time: 4:30pm.
Age restrictions: All Ages.
I am thrilled to offer a presentation on business storytelling to entrepreneurs in Starting Gate, the Western Michigan University business accelerator for business startups.
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| 05/02/14 |
Jackson, MI |
Jackson Story Fest |
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Time: 9:00am.
Age restrictions: All Ages.
I had such a fabulous time performing at the Jackson Storyfest last year and am thrilled to be asked back! I will have the great privilege of telling for 2 separate groups of children – 500 total – from Jackson, Michigan!
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| 04/28/14 |
New York City, NY |
Lincoln Center Theatre. Storytelling Workshop for Teachers |
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Time: 4:30pm.
Age restrictions: All Ages.
Thrilled to be facilitating a professional development storytelling workshop for teachers through Lincoln Center Theatre’s Education program. LCT Education works with over 3500 of NYC’s public high school students and teachers using theatre to enhance their powers of critical thinking and creative expression and to celebrate the human spirit. (See their website for their many cutting edge programs!) For many students this is their first theatre experience. What an honor to work with one of the premier arts education organizations in the country to help teachers use personal narrative storytelling in their classrooms!
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| 04/11/14 |
Kalamazoo, Michigan |
“Illuminate Love”, Day of Silence, Week of Action |
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Time: 7:30pm.
Age restrictions: All Ages.
Address: Multicultural Center, Trimpe Bldg, WMU Campus.
I will speak (and share radio stories) at WMU’s “Illuminate Love,” the culminating event for the Day of Silence, Week of Action in which we work intentionally to break the silence about LGBT issues and use our stories and experiences to build strength for the community. I am honored to participate in this important event! (Event from 6-9:30). http://www.wmich.edu/diversityandinclusion/lbgt/index.html
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| 04/04/14 |
Kalamazoo, Michigan |
2014 WMU Business Pitch Competition |
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Time: 3:00pm.
Age restrictions: All Ages.
Address: Haworth College of Business, Schneider Hall, 2150 Dean’s Conference Room.
Well, for this one, I’m not pitching or performing… I’m one of the judges. Last week I presented a workshop to MBA students at WMU and fear that this will be a fierce competition, based on the caliber of the ideas I heard last week. Of course, I’m selected as a judge because of the storytelling element in pitching – something I’m coaching business folks to do. Good Luck!
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Category: Music |
| 04/02/14 |
Chelsea, Michigan |
“On theTracks” Songwriter’s Showcase with Sue Fink |
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Time: 7:00pm.
Age restrictions: All Ages.
Couldn’t be more thrilled to perform with the incredibly talented, hysterically funny Sue Fink at the On the Tracks Songwriters Showcase produced by the amazing Annie Capps!
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Category: Storytelling |
| 03/29/14 |
Ann Arbor, MIchigan |
Storytelling Retreat (Private Event) |
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Time: 12:00pm.
Age restrictions: All Ages.
Interested in bringing Allison in to lead a storytelling retreat or workshop? Contact her: allison@allisondowney.com
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| 03/24/14 |
Kalamazoo, MIchigan |
Business Storytelling Workshop, Western Michigan University Haworth College of Business |
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Time: 6:00pm.
Age restrictions: All Ages.
Private workshop for MBA students at Western Michigan University. Using the tools and power of storytelling to create a winning pitch.
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Category: Music |
| 03/01/14 |
Denver, CO |
Swallow Hill Music, Tuft Theatre |
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Time: 8:00pm.
Admission: $10 in advance, $12 at door.
Age restrictions: All Ages.
Box office: (303) 777-1003.
Address: 71 East Yale Avenue.
Venue phone: (303) 777-1003.
I can’t imagine that I have ever had a better co-bill! I have the great honor of performing with my 3 incredibly talented nieces at Denver’s own Swallow Hill music. I have been a fan of Swallow Hill since I started in this music world nearly 20 years ago and I am just tickled to be making my debut on the coat tails of The Downey Sisters (Winners of “the Best of Open Stage”). I will be performing both stories and songs with the help of my partner in life and music, John Austin!
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Category: Storytelling |
| 02/01/14 |
Kalamazoo, MIchigan |
2nd Annual Storytelling Festival at the Kalamazoo Valley Museum |
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Time: 1:00pm.
Admission: Free.
Age restrictions: All Ages.
Address: 230 N. Rose St..
Venue phone: 269-373-7990.
I’m so excited to be part of the 2nd Annual Storytelling Festival: One World, Many Stories at the Kalamazoo Valley Museum. I’ll be performing a family-friendly set. Bring the kids!
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| 01/28/14 |
Kalamazoo, MIchigan |
“Arts & Culture” WMUK Radio (102.1 FM West Michigan) |
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Time: 4:30pm.
Age restrictions: All Ages.
I had the great pleasure of being interviewed recently by Rebecca Thiele, (host of the Arts & Culture program on WMUK radio) in anticipation of my performance at the 2nd Annual Kalamazoo Storytelling Festival at Kalamazoo Valley Museum (Feb. 1st). The interview will air 7:50 a.m, 9:50 a.m, and 4:29 p.m on WMUK. Tune in at 102.1FM W. Michigan, or online at: http://wmuk.org.
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| 12/19/13 |
Ann Arbor, Michigan |
Michigan Radio (NPR) – December episode of “The Living Room” – Jackson Prison! |
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Time: 3:00pm.
Admission: Free.
Age restrictions: All Ages.
Address: 91.7 FM Ann Arbor / Detroit; 91.1 Flint; 104.1 West Michigan.
“Jacktown! The Alcatraz of the West!” is our last Living Room episode of the year. Earlier in the fall I joined the Jackson Historic Prison tours and stepped inside 7 block, a fully intact, but closed cell block on the Jackson Prison grounds. There I met a series of speakers who were former employees and inmates at Jackson Prison and started to interview them. I was so struck by the power of their stories that I later went to interview them in their homes or offices to get a more in depth picture of life inside Jackson Prison. The 10 minute piece is only the tip of the iceberg, but offers us all much to grateful for in our own lives. If you are interested in the stories, consider buying Lionel Stewart’s book “Quiet Blood” written during his 30 years in prison or Jean Becker Walsh’s book “There’s a Woman in Here!” about her years as the first female psychologist in an all male corrections facility. Both are available on Amazon.
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| 10/29/13 |
Ann Arbor, Michigan |
Entre-SLAM Storytelling for Leaders Workshop |
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Time: 7:00pm.
Admission: $149.95 or $75 for non-profits.
Address: 2723 South State Street, Suite 150.
We’re excited to offer the Entre-SLAM Storytelling Masterclass for Leaders – a workshop for Entrepreneurs. Co-founder of Entre-SLAM, Jeanne Ballew, and I developed this valuable workshop for professionals in how to tell the story of their business. Spread the word!
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Category: Music |
| 10/27/13 |
Cambridge, MA |
MassMouth presents “1st Person Plural”, Club Passim |
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Time: 4:30pm.
Admission: $12 / $6 students.
Age restrictions: All Ages.
Address: 47 Palmer Street.
What a thrill to be performing for MassMouth at Club Passim! I have heard only amazing things about MassMouth, celebrating the “living art of storytelling in Massachusetts” and am so excited to be part of their inaugural program “1st Person Plural” – an evening of long-form storytelling.
Then, there’s Club Passim! A songwriter’s dream – the historic folk club graced by Bob Dylan and Joan Baez and some of my favorite folk performers today! If you know anyone in the Boston area – send ’em our way!
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Category: Storytelling |
| 10/05/13 |
Jonesborough, TN |
National Storytelling Festival |
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Time: 5:30pm.
Age restrictions: All Ages.
So, 3 years ago this weekend I landed in Jonesborough, Tennessee to immerse myself in the world of storytelling. I spent days sitting mesmerized by masterful tellers. This year I entered the National Storytelling Festival’s 2nd Annual StorySLAM competition by submitting a 2 minute overview of what would have to be a 5 minute story. A committee of judges selected 7 storytellers from all the submissions received between January and August. I am so honored to be one of 7 storytellers to perform this Saturday. From what I hear there will be upwards of 1,000 people there to listen. I don’t expect to win -(wish me luck anyway, though). Even if my story is good, I’m telling a sad story, and in my experience, sad stories rarely if ever win slams. But, I AM aiming to do my very best to authentically share a meaningful story with good people. And, I’m just thrilled to be selected.
I also can’t wait to listen to the other tellers, the slam storytellers, yes, but also the master tellers I love ( Kim Weitkamp, Syd Lieberman, Milbre Burch, Bil Lepp) and the ones I’ve been eager to hear for the first time (Antonio Rocha, Rev. Robert Jones, Minton Sparks, David Novak….)
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| 09/27/13 |
Ann Arbor, MIchigan |
On the Way: Tales of Travel & Transformation (Michigan Theater Screening Room, presented by Journeys International) |
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Time: 7:00pm.
Admission: TBA.
Box office: 800-255-8735.
Address: Michigan Theater Screening Room.
JOURNEYS INTERNATIONAL is the longest standing family-owned global ecotourism company in the US. They offer such cool trips as safaris, treks, eco-tours, and cultural exploration of way cool places on every continent – Yes, including Antarctica.
I met Robin, president of Journeys International, at a storytelling workshop I led almost two years ago and was blown away by a story she developed on the spot. A year later, I met her mother, Joan, at another storytelling workshop I led and understood why she and her husband Will started this company 35 years earlier – you’d want to follow her anywhere. So, to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the company and passing the leadership to their dynamite, dynamic daughter, Robin, they are producing the Journeys Jamboree. People from all over the world, former clients, partners… will descend on Ann Arbor, MI for the Sept. 27th weekend to celebrate. That’s where I come in.
On Friday, September 27th Journeys International will host a fabulous storytelling event featuring storytellers from around the world – some former clients, some partners from the far corners of the world, and some storytellers – like me. I have the privilege of hosting the event, sharing a story of my own and working with the storytellers to develop their stories. The theme for the evening is: On the way: Stories of Travel and Transformation. See, they are so cool, when I pitched including the name “Journeys” in the title, they turned it down – they want this to be a celebration, not a marketing event. I am so thrilled about this collaboration – such good people, doing great things connecting people – what a great idea to celebrate their life’s work through storytelling. Hope you can join us for what will be a very inspiring and entertaining evening.
Tickets are $10, available at Bivouac, by calling 800-255-8735, or at the theater’s box office on the day of the show.
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| 09/24/13 |
Ann Arbor, Michigan |
Entre-SLAM Storytelling for Leaders Workshop |
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Time: 7:00pm.
Admission: $149.95 or $75 for non-profits.
Address: 2723 South State Street, Suite 150.
We’re excited to offer the Entre-SLAM Storytelling Masterclass for Leaders – a workshop for Entrepreneurs. Co-founder of Entre-SLAM, Jeanne Ballew, and I developed this valuable workshop for professionals in how to tell the story of their business. Spread the word!
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| 09/03/13 |
Ann Arbor, MIchigan |
Michigan Radio (NPR) – September episode of “The Living Room” – Education |
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Time: 3:00pm.
Admission: FREE!.
Age restrictions: All Ages.
Airing on the first day of school, this episode is dedicated to education. The piece begins with a collage of voices from interviews I conducted with Kalamazoo pre-school and elementary school students the last week of classes this past June. The rest of the episode features a story by Living Room producer Zak Rosen about The James and Grace Lee Boggs School (named after the nationally known authors and activists) that opens in Detroit this week.
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| 08/29/13 |
Ann Arbor, MIchigan |
Michigan Radio (NPR) – August episode of “The Living Room” – Up North |
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Time: 3:00pm.
Admission: Free!.
Age restrictions: All Ages.
This episode features a whimsical end of summer story by my friend, Michigan storyteller and artist, Karen Czarnik. Karen recounts a memorable road trip she took with her kids to Northern Michigan where they invoked the family tradition of swimming in every new body of water. I loved working with Karen on this piece and co-produced it with independent media producer, Zak Rosen.
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| 08/27/13 |
Ann Arbor, Michigan |
Entre-SLAM Storytelling for Leaders Workshop |
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Time: 7:00pm.
Admission: $149.95 or $75 for non-profits.
Address: 2723 South State Street, Suite 150.
We’re excited to offer the Entre-SLAM Storytelling Masterclass for Leaders – a workshop for Entrepreneurs. Co-founder of Entre-SLAM, Jeanne Ballew, and I developed this valuable workshop for professionals in how to tell the story of their business. Spread the word!
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| 08/08/13 |
Ann Arbor, MIchigan |
Journeys International – Private storytelling workshop |
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Time: 12:00pm.
Age restrictions: All Ages.
Venue phone: 800-255-8735.
Private workshop: Storytelling in your business. Are you interested in how to use the power and tools of storytelling in your business? Reach out…
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| 08/02/13 |
Richmond, VA |
National Storytelling Conference |
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Time: 6:00pm.
I am thrilled to present my workshop for the most prestigious storytelling conference in the country! “StorySLAMs:
Planting seeds for telling stories at The Moth” I’ll be pulling from research interviewing Moth storytellers, administrators, judges and from my own experience.
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| 07/30/13 |
Ann Arbor, Michigan |
Entre-SLAM Storytelling for Leaders Workshop |
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Time: 7:00pm.
Admission: $149.95 or $75 for non-profits.
Address: 2723 South State Street, Suite 150.
We’re excited to offer the Entre-SLAM Storytelling Masterclass for Leaders – a workshop for Entrepreneurs. Co-founder of Entre-SLAM, Jeanne Ballew, and I developed this valuable workshop for professionals in how to tell the story of their business. Spread the word!
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| 07/24/13 |
Ann Arbor, MIchigan |
Michigan Radio (NPR) – July edition of “The Living Room” – The Carnival |
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Time: 3:00pm.
Admission: Free!.
Age restrictions: All Ages.
Our July edition of “The Living Room” has been a blast to put together. I took our 4 year old son to the carnival in Battle Creek, MI July 4th weekend and started talking with some of the “carneys” there. Loved their stories. So… had to come back with my recorder and spent way too many hours hanging out with the carneys and gabbing. I whittled it down and my producer, Zak Rosen added his magic.
This 5 minute piece should air on Michigan Radio’s program “Stateside” on Wednesday, July 24th sometime between 3-4 EST (usually the end of the program) and again 10-11pm EST.
You can stream it live (www.michiganradio.org) or hear it the next day on their website:
http://www.michiganradio.org/programs/stateside-cynthia-canty
Hope you enjoy it!
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| 07/21/13 |
Denver, Colorado |
Denver Children’s Museum |
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Time: 11:30am.
Admission: free!.
Age restrictions: All Ages.
Address: 2121 Children’s Museum Dr.
Venue phone: 303-433-7444.
I visited the Denver Children’s Museum 8 years ago for the first time when my brother, Tom, became the President of the museum. It has been my favorite children’s museum of all time. I am so happy to bring a 30 minute musical storytelling performance to their theatre space for the children of Denver to enjoy. What an honor – and it will be a blast!
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| 07/18/13 |
Denver, Colorado |
The Narrators storytelling series @ The Deer Pile |
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Time: 8:00pm.
Admission: Free!.
Address: 206 East 13th Ave..
So happy that the cool folks at The Narrators welcomed me into the fold. The Narrators is a monthly storytelling show hosted by Andrew Orvedahl and Robert Rutherford where comedians, actors, musicians, writers, and other creative types share true stories from their lives centered on a monthly theme. The theme for this month is: The Open Road. Excited to tell a story in beautiful Denver, Colorado!
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| 06/03/13 |
Ann Arbor, MI |
Entre-SLAM Storytelling for Entrepreneurs Workshop: Crazy Wisdom Cafe |
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Time: 7:00pm.
Admission: $149.95.
Age restrictions: All Ages.
I am so excited to launch the Entre-SLAM storytelling workshop series for Entrepreneurs. I’ve been collaborating with Jeanne Ballew of Entre-SLAM to develop this valuable workshop for professionals in how to tell the story of their business. Really looking forward to this!
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| 05/30/13 |
Ann Arbor, Michigan |
Entre-SLAM |
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Time: 7:00pm.
Admission: $10.
Age restrictions: No Minors.
Address: LIVE, 102 S. 1st Street.
I will be sharing a story and song at Entre-SLAMs monthly story SLAM for entrepreneurs. Looking forward to being part of the Entre-SLAM experience!
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| 05/17/13 |
Ypsilanti, MI |
EMU Student Center |
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Time: 6:30pm.
Admission: $25.
Box office: 734-217-4829.
Address: 900 Oakwood Street.
Venue phone: (734) 487 1157.
ASL & Voice! Storytelling by Deaf and Hearing Storytellers.
I am so honored to participate in this great event to raise money for the Louise Tumarkin Zazove Foundation – scholarships for deaf students. There will be two Deaf storytellers and two hearing storytellers with sign interpreters (actor, life coach – Aviva Simonte and me) Cost: $25, Silent Auction, iPad door Prize!
RSVP: Terri Fear terrifear@gmail.com
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| 05/16/13 |
Everywhere |
Michigan Radio (NPR) – May edition of “The Living Room” – Prom Season |
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Time: 3:45pm.
Age restrictions: All Ages.
If you’re free today Thursday, May 16th between 3-4pm EST, by a radio or computer (or smart phone…) consider listening in to our May episode of “The Living Room” during Michigan Radio’s daily talk show, “Stateside” (NPR) (104.1 W. Michigan, 91.7 A2/Detroit, 91.1 Flint) or stream live www.michiganradio.org.
Here is the link to the podcast:
http://www.michiganradio.org/post/living-room-memories-high-school-dance
This episode celebrates Prom season with my story about a first high school dance gone wrong, and my song “All That Matters” about a middle school dance. Enjoy!
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| 05/10/13 |
West Michigan |
Kalamazoo Lively Arts TV Show – WGVU PBS TV |
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Time: 11:00pm.
Hey Friends, If you’re in the MI area tonight, I will appear on Kalamazoo Lively Arts TV show on WGVU (PBS-TV) as a featured artist. Show airs 11-11:30pm EST. I’ll post it on my website when I get the recording from them- after it airs.
Thanks!
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Category: Storytelling |
| 05/03/13 |
Jackson, MI |
Jackson Story Fest |
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Time: 6:00pm.
So thrilled to be part of this amazing weekend storytelling festival. I attended last year as an audience member to see my friend and incredible storyteller Yvonne Healy perform and am so honored to perform for the Friday line up of storytellers in the schools. I’ll be developing new programs that include music and storytelling for this festival!
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| 04/26/13 |
Lake Geneva, WI |
Northlands Storytelling Conference |
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Time: 6:00pm.
I am thrilled to be selected as a storyteller for the Northlands Storytelling Conference story concert. I will be kicking off the event Friday evening at 6:30pm with story and song. I attended this conference last year and was blown away by the performers. I’m even more excited to participate this year!
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Allison Downey & John Austin
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Category: Music |
| 10/27/18 |
Grand Rapids, MI |
FARM Access Film Music (Private Showcase) Folk Alliance Regional Midwest |
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Time: 2:00am.
Admission: free!.
Age restrictions: All Ages.
Come join us for this private showcase in the round with these awesome songwriters: My buddy, Andy Baker, and Summerland!
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| 10/26/18 |
Grand Rapids, MI |
FARM Lilfest (Private Showcase) Folk Alliance Regional Midwest |
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Time: 2:00am.
Admission: free!.
Age restrictions: All Ages.
Address: Rm. 123,.
Come join us for a 30 min. showcase slot in Lilfest Private Showcase Room 123,
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| 03/16/18 |
Chelsea, Michigan |
Zou Zou’s Cafe |
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Time: 8:00pm.
Admission: Tips!.
Age restrictions: All Ages.
Box office: 734-433-4226.
Address: 101 Main St..
Venue phone: 734-433-4226.
We are super excited to play this sweet cafe in darling Chelsea, MI. They have JUST started offering music every weekend and we are thrilled to be part of their first couple months’ lineup. Come join us for a cozy Friday night with yummy eats & drinks, and merriment. And, oh, … us!
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| 09/14/14 |
Kalamazoo, MIchigan |
Indi Rocks! Benefit Concert – Old Dog Tavern |
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Time: 1:00pm.
Admission: Suggested Donations: $25 Adult / $5 kids/ Free kids under 5.
Age restrictions: All Ages.
INDI ROCKS BENEFIT CONCERT!
All to benefit my littlest friend, baby Indi Stroven
Sunday, September 14th from 1:00-5:00pm
Old Dog Tavern, 402 East Kalamazoo Ave, Kalamazoo
With…
– The Red Sea Pedestrians
– The Corn Fed Girls
– Red Tail Ring, and
– Allison Downey & John Austin.
We will have kid friendly activities, a silent auction, light snacks and lots of fun!
Tickets:
Adult – $25.00 suggested donation
Under 18 – $5.00 suggested donation
Children under 5 – Free.
For those who cannot attend, but want to make a donation, please go to Indi’s Go Fund Me page at:
http://www.gofundme.com/indirocks
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As a community, we have witnessed Jen and Chris Stroven celebrate great triumphs and endure perilous tribulations during the last couple of years. From Jen being diagnosed and treated for breast cancer, and that limiting her ability to carry a child safely, to Chris’ amazing niece stepping forward to be their gestational carrier. And this year, their miracle baby Indi was born.
However, this blessing came with significant challenges. Indi was born 10 weeks early at 2 lbs. 5 ounces, and was also diagnosed with VACTERL association, a constellation of birth defects requiring multiple surgeries and ongoing medical interventions. As a result, Indi spent her first five months of life in the NICU, an hour from the Stroven’s home.
Through it all, Jen and Chris have been brave and resilient and have taken each challenge head on. They are so deeply loved by us all; our fantastic community has rallied around them with love and support, offering prayers, meals, and care for Indi’s big sister Mia, and more.
And yet, there remains a growing financial burden. We would like to help offset the debt they have incurred (from hospital bills, travel expenses, childcare and the like), and help them prepare for future expenses.
We hope to see you there and thank you for your support!
The Stroven Friend Network
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| 09/03/13 |
Kalamazoo, MIchigan |
WMU-AAUP Fall BBQ |
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Time: 5:00pm.
Admission: FREE!.
Age restrictions: All Ages.
Box office: 269-345-0151.
Address: Montague House, Western Michigan University.
Venue phone: 269-345-0151.
Honored to play some music for the WMU American Association of University Professors annual gathering with my hubby, amazing bass player and former WMU professor, John Austin. This is always a great event and the new leadership has some great ideas about how to throw a party!
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My Folky Valentine: Annie & Rod Capps, Jan Krist & Alan Finkbeiner, and Allison Downey & John Austin
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Category: Music |
| 02/14/18 |
Ann Arbor, MI |
The Ark |
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Time: 8:00pm.
Admission: $20.
Age restrictions: All Ages.
Box office: 734-761-1800.
Address: 316 N. Main St..
Venue phone: 734-761-1800.
I do believe this is one of my favorite events of all time! Every year our dear friends (and incredible Singer-Songwriters), Annie & Rod Capps perform on Valentine’s Day at The Ark and invite other married or partnered musical duos to join them for a really fantastic evening. We had the great fortune of attending as audience members and performers in the past, and are so grateful for the opportunity to join Annie & Rod and their other fab picks for this year. Such fun, such fun this is!!! Come join us!
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Songwriters in the Round: Andy Baker, Dave Boutette, & Allison Downey
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Category: Music |
| 01/25/19 |
South Haven, MI |
Foundry Hall presents: @ Black River Tavern (downstairs) |
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Time: 7:00pm.
Admission: $10 advance, $15 at the door.
Age restrictions: All Ages.
Address: 403 Phoenix St..
Venue phone: (269) 637 4837.
So thrilled to hang with these awesome musicians and fab folk Foundry Hall presents songwriters Allison Downey, Dave Boutette, and host Andy Baker in the round for 2 hours of songs, stories and laughs Jan 25 from 7-9pm! Tickets 10.00 advance, 15.00 at the door. Black River Tavern South Haven.
Foundry Hall: foundryhall.org
Allison Downey: https://allisondowney.com
Dave Boutette: https://www.daveboutette.net
Andy Baker: andybakermusic.com
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| 01/25/18 |
South Haven, MI |
Foundry Hall presents: @ Black River Tavern (downstairs) |
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Time: 7:00pm.
Admission: $10 advance, $15 at the door.
Age restrictions: All Ages.
Address: 403 Phoenix St..
Venue phone: (269) 637 4837.
Thrilled to join Andy again for this great Songwriters in the Round series at produced by Foundry Hall. And super thrilled to be sharing the night with the incredible Dave Boutette as well! 2 hours of songs, stories and laughs Jan 25 from 7-9pm! Tickets 10.00 advance, 15.00 at the door. Black River Tavern South Haven.
Dave Boutette: https://www.daveboutette.net
Andy Baker: andybakermusic.com
Foundry Hall: foundryhall.org
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| 01/25/18 |
South Haven, MI |
Foundry Hall presents: @ Black River Tavern (downstairs) |
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Time: 7:00pm.
Age restrictions: All Ages.
Box office: (269) 220-0444.
Address: 403 Phoenix St..
Venue phone: (269) 637 4837.
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| 01/25/18 |
South Haven, MI |
Foundry Hall presents: @ Black River Tavern (downstairs) |
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Time: 7:00pm.
Admission: Tickets $10 advance, $15 at the door..
Age restrictions: All Ages.
Box office: (269) 220-0444.
Address: 403 Phoenix St..
Venue phone: (269) 637 4837.
Thrilled to be hanging with these awesome folks and fab musicians! Foundry Hall presents songwriters Allison Downey, Dave Boutette, and host Andy Baker in the round for 2 hours of songs, stories and laughs!
Foundry Hall: foundryhall.org
Allison Downey: https://allisondowney.com
Dave Boutette: https://www.daveboutette.net
Andy Baker: andybakermusic.com
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| 01/25/18 |
South Haven, MI |
Foundry Hall presents: @ Black River Tavern (downstairs) |
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Time: 7:00pm.
Admission: $10 advance, $15 at the door.
Age restrictions: All Ages.
Address: 403 Phoenix St..
Venue phone: (269) 637 4837.
Thrilled to be on the bill with these amazing musicians and good folk – Dave &of Andy! Foundry Hall presents songwriters Allison Downey, Dave Boutette, and host Andy Baker in the round for 2 hours of songs, stories and laughs Jan 25 from 7-9pm! Tickets 10.00 advance, 15.00 at the door. Black River Tavern Downstairs, 403 Phoenix, South Haven.
Foundry Hall: foundryhall.org
Allison Downey: https://allisondowney.com
Dave Boutette: https://www.daveboutette.net
Andy Baker: andybakermusic.com
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| 01/25/18 |
South Haven, MI |
Foundry Hall presents: @ Black River Tavern (downstairs) |
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Time: 7:00pm.
Admission: $10 advance, $15 at the door.
Age restrictions: All Ages.
Address: 403 Phoenix St..
Venue phone: (269) 637 4837.
Foundry Hall presents songwriters Allison Downey, Dave Boutette, and host Andy Baker in the round for 2 hours of songs, stories and laughs Jan 25 from 7-9pm! Tickets 10.00 advance, 15.00 at the door. Black River Tavern South Haven.
Foundry Hall: foundryhall.org
Allison Downey: https://allisondowney.com
Dave Boutette: https://www.daveboutette.net
Andy Baker: andybakermusic.com
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