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In the News
The May 5, 2007, issue of Discover! magazine featured an article by Alyssa Jackson on the Spencer House Concert Series in general and Eric Taylor’s May 15 house concert in particular.
We also made the front page of the Spencer Daily Reporter
on May 16, 2007:
http://www.spencerdailyreporter.com/story/1211971.html
Spencer House Concert Series Presents
Michael Young
Saturday, December 8, 2007
8:00 p.m.
(doors open at 7:30 p.m.)
at the home of Martin Arthur,
323 East Fourth Street
Spencer, Iowa
Suggested Donation: $10 – $15
(All proceeds go to the artist!)
Cider, coffee, and snacks will be provided.
But please feel free to bring a beverage of your choice and a snack to share.
To reserve a seat, phone
712-262-4500
or e-mail
mfa12@mchsi.com
Michael Young is, well, young. This Minneapolis fingerstyle
guitarist who plays both the six- and twelve-string guitar with driving rhythm
and groove is in his early twenties, but don’t let that fool you. There
is an old soul
behind his innovative and technically proficient fretwork, and Michael carries
his bouncy and energetic groove from powerful and compelling compositions to
soulful ballads. Moving from daunting and alarming to lighthearted and idiosyncratic
instrumentals, Michael takes advantage of the guitar’s possibilities by
combining standard and alternate tunings with a mix of slide guitar into his
playing. He has impressed audiences all over the country including appearances
at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC; the legendary CBGB 313 Gallery in New
York City; and the illustrious Knitting Factory, also in New York City. While
primarlity an instrumentalist, Michael also incorporates his warm singing voice
into his sets.
Check out Michael Young’s Web site:
Future Concerts
Barb
Ryman on February 8
Fran Snyder in March
Justin Roth on April
13
Cosy Sheridan on
May 11
Archive of Past
House Concerts
(beginning with the 2007–2008 season):
Acoustic
Eidolon (September 6, 2007)
Denice Franke (October 5, 2007)
Boulder
Acoustic Society (October 23, 2007)
Mike Dowling (November 10, 2007)
Coming soon: A portfolio of photos from past house concerts!
House concerts are a great way to hear live music in the intimate setting of a living room. Not only do you sit just feet away from the performer, but you have a chance to visit with them before and after the concert, to buy CDs, to socialize with old friends, and to make new acquaintances.