Bring your axe. Very laid back – a great way to meet some of the Café’s performers & regulars in a very low-pressure environment. Novices & pros are welcome to come on down & join the jam. Try out new material or just participate in some sing-alongs.

Sarah Jacob views songwriting as a catalyst to navigate through emotions and give them voice. Aided by her love for puns, double entendres and allusion, her songs transform the confusions and ambiguities of inner experience into a “language of the emotions.” Since 2012 Sarah, who composes on the piano, has teamed up with Darrell Arnold, baritone vocalist and guitarist, and Fred Napolitano, saxophonist, forming the Sarah Jacob Trio. The result–mixing hints of jazz, blues and folk into contemporary rock-ballads–is an original lyrical and musical blend. The trio combines a sense and sensibility that make for beautiful songs, offering a psychological expedition of the inner world.

Darrell Arnold

Darrell Arnold’s compositions are soulful folk-rock, with a twist of country blues.

WAGNER, HAND & PFLUG

WAGNER, HAND & PFLUG
ARE Nancy Wagner (vocals, guitar, mandolin), Robert Hand (vocals, guitar, harmonica) and Jamie Pflug (vocals, stand-up bass, guitar, banjo, dulcimer). They play a mix of original songs and their own acoustic versions of classics from the 60s and 70s folk-rock tradition. Featuring their distinctive three-part harmonies, WHP plays music that makes you feel good and think well.

Bring your axe. Very laid back – a great way to meet some of the Café’s performers & regulars in a very low-pressure environment. Novices & pros are welcome to come on down & join the jam. Try out new material or just participate in some sing-alongs.

ALL THAT JAZZ
Come join Loye and Ted for an evening listening pleasure. Smooth jazz standards and ballads with a mix of blues and pops. Intermissions and last set opened for those who want to jam with us…
Free Free Free

Music from the past sung and played on a variety of Traditional Plucked, Bowed, Hammered and Woodwind Instrumentsincluding:

Celtic Folk Harp

Hammered Dulcimer

SUNDOWN SOUND

Sundown Sound creates eclectic, heartfelt music channeling diverse influences of acoustic rock, jazz, blues, Americana, and progressive alternative music.  Thought-provoking, socially-conscious lyrics explore themes of spirituality, love, and beauty.  Sundown Sound at root is a feeling, one that creates a bond with their audience.   Hailing from South Florida, the band is comprised of songwriters Mike Matthews and Daniel Wolpin on vocals and guitar, Ike Rodriguez on fretless bass and backing vocals, and Manuel Pila on percussion.  In these days of computer-generated music making, Sundown Sound is on a mission to prove that homemade music is still viable, vital and fun.

www.sundownsoundband.com

www.facebook.com/sundownsound

www.reverbnation.com/sundownsound

JENNINGS AND KELLER

Jennings & Keller is an award-winning nationally touring duo based out of Florida.  They offer up 21^st Century Americana with influences in folk, jazz, and roots music.  They fuse many different musical elements into a unique eclectic style that is refreshingly diverse.

Dana Keller, a veteran pedal steel, dobro, and guitar player, has spent years performing on stage or in the studio with such luminaries as Vince Gill, Ricky Skaggs, Stevie Wonder, Larry Graham, Marvin Gaye, Dave Mason, Johnny Rodriguez and The Allen Brothers, to name a few.  Dana has been an endorsee of the Gretsch Guitar and Drum Company since 1980.  His dobro playing has been called ‘jaw-droppingly good’.  Along with being lauded for his world-class musicianship, he is known as a ‘songwriter’s songwriter’, often drawing comparisons to Gene Clark and Jessie Winchester.

Laurie Jennings Oudin is a former Shakespearean actress who has spent many years on the stage.  Her theater background combined with a lifetime of professional singing gives her an obvious command of the stage as well as the songs she sings.  With a vocal style that ranges from early Joni Mitchell to Emmylou Harris, Laurie leaves audiences mesmerized by her stunning vocal delivery.

Laurie has worked with incarcerated women for the past 10 years via ArtSpring (teaching singing and songwriting to female inmates.  This experience has informed much of Laurie’s songwriting and storytelling.

In the 12 years of playing together, Jennings & Keller have released four CDs.  They have received accolades and airplay from radio stations at one end of the country to the other.  In true troubadour spirit, Laurie and Dana travel the country in their motor home, performing at festivals, cafes, wineries and house concerts.  Along with developing a large and loyal fan base, they have earned a reputation for quality musicianship and expert storytelling.

www.jenningsandkeller.com

“We’ve had perhaps a dozen home concerts now and attended a half dozen more. Laurie Jennings has a beautiful, polished voice. She and Dana perform original folk and western numbers which are gripping and delightful. Probably the best voice we’ve had the opportunity to enjoy. Dana plays a variety of guitars with beautiful style and tone. They’re a GREAT combination and will be long, long remembered by our audience”—M. Eisenberg, Comstock House Concerts, Woodside, CA

ASH DEVINE

“Ash Devine’s music has a classic folk sound without pretense, Devine is the real deal.” –Tret Fure(Award-winning songwriter and producer)

Award-winning Americana-folk singer-songwriter, traditional Appalachian musician, multi-instrumentalist and teaching artist Ash Devine is based the Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville, North Carolina. Devine is an accomplished vocalist and multi-instrumentalist and she has recorded and self-produced two albums of original Americana-folk-Appalachian fusion music and is currently working on her third.

Beyond incredible musicianship, Devine’s strength is stage presence and connection with her audience. Comparable to Pete Seeger, Ash gently weaves themes of social and environmental justice into her performances, while encouraging the audience to join in song.

Bring your axe. Very laid back – a great way to meet some of the Café’s performers & regulars in a very low-pressure environment. Novices & pros are welcome to come on down & join the jam. Try out new material or just participate in some sing-alongs.

NSAI South Florida Chapter Songwriter workshop

Bring an original song for critique on CD, or perform it live acoustically. Make sure to have 12 copies of your lyric sheet.

$5 for non-members/ FREE for members.

This workshop is affiliated with the Nashville Songwriters Association International. (nashvillesongwriters.com)

JIM LORD

Jim has toured nationally and internationally, released albums on Inlet Records and Blue Vinyl Records, and shared the bill with such notable acts as: Elvis Costello, Sam & Dave, The Incredible String Band, Bert Jansch, Tim Hardin, Richie Havens, Albert King, and more.

“Lord makes the listener believe they know him from his music…intimate and heartfelt.” – The New York Post

“…folk rock genre is alive and well as long as artists like Jim Lord practice their craft.” – Billboard Magazine

PAUL MICHAEL ZISHOLTZ IS A SINGER SONGWRITER AND GUITARIST. hE WAS PART OF THE SIXTIES FOLK REVIVAL IN NYC.

Bring your axe. Very laid back – a great way to meet some of the Café’s performers & regulars in a very low-pressure environment. Novices & pros are welcome to come on down & join the jam. Try out new material or just participate in some sing-alongs.

Tim Mcgeary hails from Naples, Florida where he has lived for the past 20 years. Tim has been writing songs and proforming since the 80’s  and wsa weth the band  “Rescue” on A& M  records and toured with Billy Idol, Rpxy Music,  Depeche Mode, The Cure and many more.  Recently Tim got a publishing deal in Nashville as a songwriter.   His  songs have been featrued on TV shows (Smallville,  One Tree Hill,  Glory Days) and movies like, Girl Got Moe (HBO),   Most redently he had 7 of his songs placed in two full length motion pictures,  “In Mysterious Ways” and The Knowers”,  Hid most recent band Wonderful Johnson opened for bands,  The black Crows,  David Ball, Sherrie Austin, Confederate Railroad, Wet Willie, Rush Low and many more,  Tim plays shows all over the country and like to work closely with young songwriters,  helping them hone their skills.

EVAN FRANKEL AND FRIENDS

Evan Frankel-New York bred singer-songwriter, former vagabond, attorney, world traveler.

Bring your axe. Very laid back – a great way to meet some of the Café’s performers & regulars in a very low-pressure environment. Novices & pros are welcome to come on down & join the jam. Try out new material or just participate in some sing-alongs.

Sarah Jacob views songwriting as a catalyst to navigate through emotions and give them voice. Aided by her love for puns, double entendres and allusion, her songs transform the confusions and ambiguities of inner experience into a “language of the emotions.” Since 2012 Sarah, who composes on the piano, has teamed up with Darrell Arnold, baritone vocalist and guitarist, and Fred Napolitano, saxophonist, forming the Sarah Jacob Trio. The result–mixing hints of jazz, blues and folk into contemporary rock-ballads–is an original lyrical and musical blend. The trio combines a sense and sensibility that make for beautiful songs, offering a psychological expedition of the inner world.

Darrell Arnold

Darrell Arnold’s compositions are soulful folk-rock, with a twist of country blues.

WAGNER, HAND & PFLUG

WAGNER, HAND & PFLUG
ARE Nancy Wagner (vocals, guitar, mandolin), Robert Hand (vocals, guitar, harmonica) and Jamie Pflug (vocals, stand-up bass, guitar, banjo, dulcimer). They play a mix of original songs and their own acoustic versions of classics from the 60s and 70s folk-rock tradition. Featuring their distinctive three-part harmonies, WHP plays music that makes you feel good and think well.

Diane Ward

Join Diane Ward & the Band of Virgos featuring Jack Shawde (guitars), Debbie Duke (bass), Bob Taylor (keyboard), and John Yarling  (drums).  Music starts promptly at 9pm. There is a $10 cover charge. The Luna Star Cafe is a cash-only establishment. PLEASE help spread the word. Thank you!

“She’s gentle, strong, poignant; her own story will move you — so will her music.” Janet Goodman – Music News Nashville

“As a showcase for everything that makes Diane Ward so special, this record [Beautiful Ways] is a gem that should not escape your attention. It is a triumphant and emotive collection of songs that will answer the question: “Where have all the great singer-songwriters gone?” Before you lament the poor state of popular music, make sure you check out Beautiful Ways to have your faith refreshed and restored!” – KEYBOARD MAGAZINE

“VOTED BEST ROCK VOCALIST / MIAMI NEW TIMES – Blessed with a conscience and a voice like honey in a blender, Ward always finds a way to sweeten her woeful lyrics while stirring up those themes that deserve the whirring-blade treatment. Her gift has made the Miami native a regional attraction…” Miami New Times – Miami, FL

“VOTED BEST SONGWRITER / CITY LINK MAGAZINE – On her latest CD, Wonderlight, Ward pens tunes that are so damn hummable you’ll find yourself whistling the choruses while standing in line at Publix…” City Link Magazine – Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Bring your axe. Very laid back – a great way to meet some of the Café’s performers & regulars in a very low-pressure environment. Novices & pros are welcome to come on down & join the jam. Try out new material or just participate in some sing-alongs.