Author: Tim Piazza

Every once in a while, we get lucky, like when Simon Mayor had to be in Nashville for a radio show, and just happened to be free the Saturday night before that. And the result of that luck is that we get to have a performer play for us at the cabin who is simply too good for such a small venue. “Too good” definitely describes Chris Proctor, who is known among fingerstyle guitarists as a master of the craft. Chris has 10 CDs under his name, a Taylor guitar with his name on it, several books that teach his music, Homespun instructional DVDs, and probably much more that I’m forgetting at the moment. Chris is the consumate teacher, writing for many of the guitar magazines and teaching workshops wherever he travels. In Evansville, he’ll be teaching a workshop at The Guitar Lab on Thursday, October 4th at 7pm. If you’re a student of the guitar, don’t miss this great chance to learn from a master! Then, come to the cabin on Friday and catch a great Chris Proctor performance!

Hailing from Detroit where she’s cut her musical teeth on the bar scene, Jill Jack has developed a strong following and a long list of credits as an opening act for some big name stars. I fell in love with her voice, and her CD is still playing in the truck as I drive to work and back home again. Here’s a quote from Billboard Magazine– “Jill Jack has all the makings of a major talent. She’s got the stage presence, the voice, the ability to interpret songs passionately … there’s a lot of soul in what she does”. I’m really excited to bring Jill to Evansville.

I heard about Hunter Moore about five years ago, and thought to myself, “wow, this guy is good, we should see if he wants to play in Evansville”. Then, as with so many things that get left unfinished if you don’t pick them up right away, I never followed through. As fortune would have it, Hunter contacted me and I seized the opportunity to set a date when we could bring this fine songwriter to the cabin. I am sure you’ll really enjoy this show!

In the December 10th edition of the Chicago Tribune, Chrissie Dickinson made Diana Jones her #1 pick of her Top Ten country artists, on a list that includes Willie Nelson, Alan Jackson, Kenny Rogers, Ronnie Milsap, Vince Gill, and Marty Stuart. Here’s what she said…

“Like Alison Krauss, Gillian Welch and Iris DeMent, Jones is a singular voice who chooses art over easy commerce. At 41, the singer-songwriter emerged from a period of retrenchment to release this striking acoustic song-cycle, a minor masterwork of depth and grace. Riding an old-timey vibe that never sounds fussy, and singing in a voice subtly shaded by the high lonesome sound, Jones is an Americana gem. Whether she’s limning the despair of a dance-hall girl on “Pretty Girl” or the aching dislocation of a Native American child on “Pony,” Jones brings a Haggard-esque sensitivity to these self-penned songs.”

We had such a great time the first time Annie and Rod came to the cabin, I jst had to bring them back. Annie writes these great songs that you want to listen to again and again. Rod skillfully textures her songs with instruments and vocals, and combined with Annie’s wry and introspective revelations, they’ll keep you entertained to the last note.