Mary McCaslin, folk singer

House Concert

November 30, 2008, 4:00pm

1112 Georgia Ave., Durham, North Carolina

$15 at the door

Reviews

GEORGE WINSTON "A great composer and interpreter."

TOM RUSSELL "Mary McCaslin is an inspiration"

DIRTY LINEN MAGAZINE "- a sage writer, warmly expressive singer and exquisite player."

SING OUT! MAGAZINE "- a songwriter's songwriter."

For information or to reserve a seat call 919.286.7963 or email bigporch@gmail.com.

Mary McCaslin represents an unbroken link between traditional American folksingers and today's "new folk" singer-songwriters. Known for her songs about the West, its landscape, and its outlaws as well as her insightful songs about relationships, Mary has influenced countless other performers.

Mary was a pioneer of open tunings, using them long before they gained their current popularity. In addition to her flawless fingerpicking style on the guitar, Mary also plays "clawhammer" banjo using it to great (and unique) effect on such unlikely songs as "Blackbird" and "Pinball Wizard." These and other personalized arrangements of popular songs have consistently added to her appeal.

She has taught guitar and clawhammer banjo occasionally at Sylvan Music where she also works part time when she is home. On the many trips across the country, Mary has often longed for the days of good old ROUTE 66.