Saturday, January 8, 2005 Small Potatoes

They can be described in one word. Spellbinding. Still, one word is not enough to say everything that needs to be said about this talented duo. Rich Prezioso and Jacquie Manning develop a huge following wherever they go, and we’re fortunate to bring them here to the cabin for what is becoming an annual event. With great songwriting, a collection of instruments, and tight harmonies, they will guide you through the landscape of folk, blues, jazz, celtic and country music with wit and humor. Some of Rich and Jacquie’s songs have become truly inspiring favorites of mine. 1,000 Candles, 1,000 Cranes is Rich’s touching story about long held hatred melting into acceptance, and Waltz of the Wallflowers is Jacquie’s delightful story of awkward romance of two introverts at a party, told by both perspectives at the same time. Rich’s “I Will Pass This Way Again” should become a folk classic. And last year they did a wonderfully witty unrecorded number that was along the lines of “the farmer’s daughter” story meets Abbot and Costello. I can’t wait to hear that one again!