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NOTE: Please restrict reservation requests to 4 seats unless everyone in the party is a member of the family. Additional guests may ask to be seated with you, but they should make their own separate reservation. (Large groups are difficult to count on and we have limited space.) If you wish to pre-pay you may reserve as many seats as you wish under one name or email address.
Please consider your reservation request a commitment to attend. If you are coming with others, make sure they are on the same page with you before you book.
Bring your dogs???
Unless your four legged friends have been here and are friends with our dogs, it would be best to leave them at home. They will be happier and so will we.
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Thursday July 18, 7:30 pm
In the Barn
Freddy & Francine
&
The Sea The Sea
Walk-ups welcome!
Nashville based Folk-Pop-Americana-Soul duo, Freddy & Francine (their actual names are Lee Ferris and Bianca Caruso) will be visiting here for the first time. They have been around for a while but took a break while Ferris toured the world as Carl Perkins in the musical Million Dollar Quartet while Caruso developed a new series for ABC. Now they are back together as band mates with a more soulful approach.
"There is palpable chemistry between these musicians -- their vocals blend like milk & honey, forming a sound they coin as 'Americana soul.' -No Depression
"There is palpable chemistry between these musicians -- their vocals blend like milk & honey, forming a sound they coin as 'Americana soul.' -No Depression
The Sea The Sea is an Upstate New York based indie folk-pop duo-band featuring what Huffington Post calls, “Two of the loveliest male-female voices you might ever hear this or any other year.” Their 2014 debut release, Love We Are We Love, received praise from NPR, American Songwriter, and No Depression, among others, gathering over 15 million streams on Spotify. The animated video for their song "Waiting" sparked viral interest including Buzzfeed, Pitchfork, and inclusion at the international TED 2015 conference. Mountain Stage host Larry Groce calls them "ready to take their place among the best young male/female duos now performing." Their 2016 release, the six-song EP In the Altogether, earned features by Apple Music including "Best of the Week" and "A-List Singer/Songwriter." Recently, Paste Music / Daytrotter described the band as "defined by their infallible vocal harmonies and their unconventional song arrangements. The Sea The Sea is a pop band only in their melodic infectiousness—otherwise they are at their best when subverting conventions."
Chuck and Mira Costa are no strangers to Riverdog...this will be their 4th appearance.
Chuck and Mira Costa are no strangers to Riverdog...this will be their 4th appearance.
$20 per person at the gate.
Kids and full-time students with ID: $5
BYOB. Picnics and coolers welcome.
Cabaret seating.
For free reservations:
contact
NOTE: Please restrict reservation requests to 4 seats unless everyone in the party is a member of the family or you wish to pre-pay. Additional guests may ask to be seated with you, but they should make their own separate reservation.
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Thursday
August 1
7:30 pm
The Gibson Brothers
The Gibson Brothers are bluegrass superstars who have won numerous International Bluegrass Music Awards, including entertainer of the year, song of the year and album of the year.
"They have it all: lead vocals, brother-duet harmony,
instrumental virtuosity, ensemble sensibilities, and great original material."
— Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine
"They have it all: lead vocals, brother-duet harmony,
instrumental virtuosity, ensemble sensibilities, and great original material."
— Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine
Leigh Gibson -vocals, guitar
Eric Gibson -vocals, banjo, guitar
Mike Barber -bass
Clayton Campbell -fiddle
T.B.A. -mandolin
$20 per person at the gate.
Kids and full-time students with ID: $10
BYOB. Picnics and coolers welcome.
There will be a limited number of cabaret tables for this show.
For free reservations:
contact
NOTE: Please restrict reservation requests to 4 seats unless everyone in the party is a member of the family or you wish to pre-pay. Additional guests may ask to be seated with you, but they should make their own separate reservation.
Kids and full-time students with ID: $10
BYOB. Picnics and coolers welcome.
There will be a limited number of cabaret tables for this show.
For free reservations:
contact
NOTE: Please restrict reservation requests to 4 seats unless everyone in the party is a member of the family or you wish to pre-pay. Additional guests may ask to be seated with you, but they should make their own separate reservation.
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Friday
August 2
7:30 pm
In the Barn
Caroline Cotter
CD Release Tour: Home on the River
With a captivating soprano voice and award winning songwriting, Portland, Maine-based Caroline Cotter's songs take listeners all over the world and into the depths of the human heart.
Since her debut album, "Dreaming as I Do", released and reached #5 on the Folk DJ Charts in 2015, Caroline has performed over 700 shows in 45 states and 13 countries.
Currently touring to support her second major release, Home on the River, No Depression calls it "sweet and smooth, and downright refreshing...raising spirits with one song, calming them down with another".
"Her well-constructed songs bring to mind the early work of Mary Chapin Carpenter.” Icon Magazine
"Today's folk scene has a new champion, one who encapsulates the sweetness, serenity and sophistication that has always made the genre so affecting in such a timeless manner. In that regard, 'Home on the River' is an absolutely essential record." Country Standard Time
opening for Caroline:
Bridgetown Junction
Northeast Ohio songwriters Amanda Walsh and Rick Szekelyi have been writing and performing together since 2015. Their songs, written individually and together, examine topics such as conversations with whales and deer, ideals of love that fall far short of reality, distant islands of palms and pearls, the cycle of life, the laments of an old house, the reality of magic, and advice on the right way to end a relationship. Their first album, Troubadour,was released in 2017. They are currently working on the second album to be released later this year.
$15 per person at the gate.
Kids and full-time students with ID: $5
BYOB. Picnics and coolers welcome.
Cabaret seating.
For free reservations:
contact
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Friday
August 9
7:30 pm
The Howlin' Brothers
CD Release Tour: Still Howlin'
One of our most popular bands, The Howlin' Brothers are back for the forth time at Riverdog. They are a Nashville-based string band composed of Ian Craft, Dan Swan and Jared Green. Anchored in a bed of old-time blues and bluegrass, their upbeat shows are heavy with original and traditional music, featuring the sounds of slide banjo, harmonica and old-time fiddle. Sounding like what would happen if a bunch of Appalachian punk rockers formed a jug-band, The Howlin’ Brothers play with a ferocious energy that drags you in and finds you boogieing along in spite of yourself.
Along with their attachment to Southern roots music, the boys display some really fine songwriting skills.
Along with their attachment to Southern roots music, the boys display some really fine songwriting skills.
Hippie Night at The Dog!
To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Woodstock, we are bringing back Hippy Night and invite our guest to come in your best "flower child" attire. (This is all optional, of course, but you will surprized how many take us up on this!) Hey, dig out those old tie dyed shirts and your Birkenstocks...it will be fun!
New this year will be a complementary garland making area where you can create your own headpiece.
To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Woodstock, we are bringing back Hippy Night and invite our guest to come in your best "flower child" attire. (This is all optional, of course, but you will surprized how many take us up on this!) Hey, dig out those old tie dyed shirts and your Birkenstocks...it will be fun!
New this year will be a complementary garland making area where you can create your own headpiece.
$17 per person at the gate.
Kids and full-time students with ID: $5.
BYOB. Picnics and coolers welcome.
For free reservations:
contact
NOTE: Please restrict reservation requests to 4 seats unless everyone in the party is a member of the family or you wish to pre-pay. Additional guests may ask to be seated with you, but they should make their own separate reservation.
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Thursday
August 15
7:30 pm
Sugarcane Jane
Photo: Keith J. Kujath
Multi-instrumentalist Anthony Crawford is known in most circles as a sideman to the stars. Over the course of the last 25 years, he has performed with Neil Young, Sonny James, Steve Winwood, Dwight Yoakam, Vince Gill, Rosanne Cash, and Rodney Crowell, and has written / co-written songs recorded by Steve Winwood, Dwight Yoakam, Kenny Rogers, Pegi Young, Lee Greenwood and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, to name a few. Yet even with his history of working with heavyweights, Crawford feels Sugarcane Jane – his musical venture with multi-instrumentalist wife Savana Lee Crawford is his life’s calling.
Savana was raised along Alabama's Gulf Coast and although she's ventured off at times (New Orleans, Nashville), the coast is her home. While living in Nashville, Savana spent time writing and performing at the world-renowned Bluebird Cafe, Broken Spoke and Douglas Corner. She also managed a well-respected vintage analog recording studio in Nashville: Deepfield Studio...which is where she met Anthony. He receuited her to sing on a few demos for him and they began an everlasting friendship and marraige. The couple escaped the hectic life of Music City and non-stop touring and settled down to raise a family on Savana's family compound in Alabama. They are not getting too comfortable, however...they run Admiral Bean Recording Studio and trying to satisfy the high demand for their live concerts.
We snagged them last year for a show when they made a rare trip north. Things went so well on that tour that they asked to return this year and we are more than happy to oblige. This time they are travelling as a trio with Pete Nice.
Anthony Crawford - vocals, guitar, kick drum
Savana Lee Crawford -vocals, ukelele bass
Pete Nice-pedal steel, lap steel, and mandolin
with special guest: Diana Chittester
Diana Chittester is one of those somewhat hidden gems in Northeast Ohio.
Taking to the stage as a solo performer for most of her early career, Diana began to develop a unique multi-part playing style when she imitated a 3-piece band on a solo acoustic guitar. Percussive thumping, popping bass lines and melodic picking patterns became a signature sound that elevated Chittester from bars and coffee shops to folk clubs and Performing Arts Centers. Her vocals are stong and the lyrics are serious.
“If you don't believe an acoustic solo performance can fill a room with raw power, elegance and intelligence concurrently, you haven't experienced Diana Chittester”
- Jennifer Conn (The Devil Strip)
Taking to the stage as a solo performer for most of her early career, Diana began to develop a unique multi-part playing style when she imitated a 3-piece band on a solo acoustic guitar. Percussive thumping, popping bass lines and melodic picking patterns became a signature sound that elevated Chittester from bars and coffee shops to folk clubs and Performing Arts Centers. Her vocals are stong and the lyrics are serious.
“If you don't believe an acoustic solo performance can fill a room with raw power, elegance and intelligence concurrently, you haven't experienced Diana Chittester”
- Jennifer Conn (The Devil Strip)
$17 per person at the gate.
Kids and full-time students with ID: $5
BYOB. Picnics and coolers welcome.
For free reservations:
contact
NOTE: Please restrict reservation requests to 4 seats unless everyone in the party is a member of the family or you wish to pre-pay. Additional guests may ask to be seated with you, but they should make their own separate reservation.
$17 per person at the gate.
Kids and full-time students with ID: $5
BYOB. Picnics and coolers welcome.
For free reservations:
contact
NOTE: Please restrict reservation requests to 4 seats unless everyone in the party is a member of the family or you wish to pre-pay. Additional guests may ask to be seated with you, but they should make their own separate reservation.
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Thursday
August 22
7:30 pm
Abby the Spoon Lady
and
Chris Rodrigues
Abby the Spoon Lady, born Abby Roach in Wichita, Kansas, is a famous spoon percussionist, radio personality and free speech activist. Her music focuses on the American roots genre consisting of a mix of Americana, early jazz, ragtime for string instruments, country blues, jug band, Western swing, Vaudeville and Appalachian folk.
She tours with her partner Ashville-based one-man-band, Chris Rodrigues.
Abby first started street performing and busking as a means to make money traveling across the United States, primarily by hopping freight trains. She taught herself to play the spoons and after landing in Asheville, North Carolina (an accident...she hopped the wrong train) Abby settled down, became a “must-see” attraction and developed some internet savvy which helped her become a viral sensation on YouTube.
Abby is an advocate for street performance and free speech. In 2014 she was instrumental in developing a group called the Asheville Buskers Collective which advocates for street performance within the city of Asheville, North Carolina. She is currently planning a move back to Kansas.
There will be two performance areas for this show: the regular Riverdog barn stage and an outside area meant to resemble the artists’ typical busking arrangement. Due to the expected large crowd, the cabaret tables will be moved out in favor of concert style seating (chairs only). There will be tables available for pre-show picnicking.
She tours with her partner Ashville-based one-man-band, Chris Rodrigues.
Abby first started street performing and busking as a means to make money traveling across the United States, primarily by hopping freight trains. She taught herself to play the spoons and after landing in Asheville, North Carolina (an accident...she hopped the wrong train) Abby settled down, became a “must-see” attraction and developed some internet savvy which helped her become a viral sensation on YouTube.
Abby is an advocate for street performance and free speech. In 2014 she was instrumental in developing a group called the Asheville Buskers Collective which advocates for street performance within the city of Asheville, North Carolina. She is currently planning a move back to Kansas.
There will be two performance areas for this show: the regular Riverdog barn stage and an outside area meant to resemble the artists’ typical busking arrangement. Due to the expected large crowd, the cabaret tables will be moved out in favor of concert style seating (chairs only). There will be tables available for pre-show picnicking.
$15 per person at the gate.
Kids and full-time students with ID: $5
BYOB. Picnics and coolers welcome.
For free reservations:
contact
NOTE: Please restrict reservation requests to 4 seats unless everyone in the party is a member of the family or you wish to pre-pay. Additional guests may ask to be seated with you, but they should make their own separate reservation.
$15 per person at the gate.
Kids and full-time students with ID: $5
BYOB. Picnics and coolers welcome.
For free reservations:
contact
NOTE: Please restrict reservation requests to 4 seats unless everyone in the party is a member of the family or you wish to pre-pay. Additional guests may ask to be seated with you, but they should make their own separate reservation.
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Saturday
August 31
7:30 pm
Rachel and the Beatnik Playboys
Saturday
August 31
7:30 pm
Rachel and the Beatnik Playboys
$17 per person at the gate.
Kids and full-time students with ID: $5
BYOB. Picnics and coolers welcome.
For free reservations:
contact
NOTE: Please restrict reservation requests to 4 seats unless everyone in the party is a member of the family or you wish to pre-pay. Additional guests may ask to be seated with you, but they should make their own separate reservation.
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Thursday
September 19
7:30 pm
Mile Twelve
CD Release Tour: "City On A Hill"
Mile Twelve is a fresh, hard-driving young band, beautifully walking the line between original and traditional bluegrass. Fast gaining recognition for their outstanding performances in bluegrass and folk circles the members of Mile Twelve write captivating songs and daring instrumental pieces from diverse influences. Banjo luminary Tony Trischka says, “Mile Twelve is carrying the bluegrass tradition forward with creativity and integrity.”
WINNERS OF THE 2017 IBMA MOMENTUM AWARD FOR NEWCOMER BAND WITH SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTION TO BLUEGRASS MUSIC!
Although their sound is rooted in traditional bluegrass, Mile Twelve surveys a broader landscape on their newest album, "City on a Hill". All five band members bring their own influences and observations into the music, resulting in a project that feels contemporary, thoughtfully crafted, and relevant.
The album title alludes to the idealized imagery of a shining city on a hill – a historical phrase that has often been applied to Boston, where the band got its start. Murphy adds, “We realized that many of the characters in these songs were in crisis, had been failed in some way, or were failing themselves. It’s an unintentional theme but it came out in the songwriting.”
We are extremely pleased to present Boston-based Mile Twelve...five of the most skillful musicians of their generation.
Evan Murphy - guitar
David Benedict - mandolin
Bronwyn Keith-Hynes - fiddle
Nate Sabat - bass
BB Bowness - banjo
$17 per person at the gate.
Kids and full-time students with ID: $5
BYOB. Picnics and coolers welcome.
For free reservations:
contact
NOTE: Please restrict reservation requests to 4 seats unless everyone in the party is a member of the family or you wish to pre-pay. Additional guests may ask to be seated with you, but they should make their own separate reservation.
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Sunday
September 22
7:30 pm
Woody Pines
with
Kuf Knotz & Christine Elise
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OK, this is going to be a very unique show for Riverdog. Woody Pines (one of our most popular mainstays) returns to do his thing and also interact with one of the most unique acts we have hosted: Kuf Knotz and Christine Elise, a curious amalgam of hip-hop, classical harp and singer/songwriter.
The artists are really excited to see what develops here...so are we.
$17 per person at the gate.
Kids and full-time students with ID: $5
BYOB. Picnics and coolers welcome.
For free reservations:
contact
NOTE: Please restrict reservation requests to 4 seats unless everyone in the party is a member of the family or you wish to pre-pay. Additional guests may ask to be seated with you, but they should make their own separate reservation.
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