August 13th, 2009
Michael Smith at World Music Company
Michael Smith is absolutely, hands down one of the best songwriters around. His yearly concert at World Music has become a very sought-after ticket, and for a very good reason. Michael’s performances are riveting. His songs include poignant ballads and humorous romps. Michael’s songs are more than just fun and moving. They are expressions of life, love and laughter that will stay with you for a long time.”Michael Smith stands out as one of the few undisputed geniuses among singer-songwriters”.Sing Out! Magazine “One of the best songwriters in the English language …an enchanting and riveting performer.” Chicago Magazine.
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August 13th, 2009
Anne Hills at World Music Company
Anne Hills has, in the words of the Chicago Tribune, “one of the most glorious voices in all of contemporary folk music,” and she’s been called the heir apparent to Judy Collins. Born in India as the daughter of missionaries, raised in Michigan, and now based in Pennsylvania, Anne has been a folk-music institution for more than three decades now with her soaring, crystal-clear soprano and her innovative original songs.
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August 13th, 2009
Dennis Stoughmatt Cajun Trio
Dennis Stroughmatt’s journey into the roots of Cajun and French Creole music, stories and language began in the small isolated communities around Sainte Genevieve, Missouri. There he learned from diverse master fiddlers such as Roy Boyer and Charlie Pashia, a blend of old-style French roots music, with infusions of Celtic bowing and Metis rhythms.
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August 13th, 2009
Greta Pope comes to the World Music Company
World Music Company is very proud to introduce Greta Pope to our audience. Greta’sw performance spans all of these musical moods…and more!Segueing smoothly from a lively Brazilian number into a beloved Broadway song…from a swing/jazz number into one with a Country flavor, this multi-talented entertainer demonstrates a striking versatility of voice and style.
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August 6th, 2009
Irish Destiny is a 1926 film made in Ireland, directed by George Dewhurst and written by Isaac Eppel. It is set during the Irish War of Independence, featuring several actual participants in cameo roles, and features several fascinating shots of Dublin, including the GPO which was still burnt out after the Easter Rising only ten years previously.
Irish Destiny Movie at World Music Company
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