2008
Honesdale Roots & Rhythm
Music & Arts Festival

Friday Night "Kick-Off" Party.
Friday, June 20, 2008
At The Fireside Restaurant, 5 Oregon Turnpike, Honesdale PA 18431 (570) 253-0141
Music starts at 8 pm -
Studebaker John & the Hawks


Event co-sponsored by Roots & Rhythm and 95.3 DNH, Thunder & Sunny 105

Main Stage - Central Park

The Holmes Brothers

The spine-tingling harmonies, boundless energy and telepathic musicianship of The Holmes Brothers mix Saturday night’s roadhouse rock with the gospel fervor and harmonies of Sunday’s church service. Their chilling harmonies resonate with a passion and conviction matched only by their inspired musicianship and their ability to perform sanctified gospel, low-down roadhouse blues, deep soul, Americana/country and pure pop—all in one set. Rooted in blues and gospel, The Holmes Brothers’ sound is all their own. The rhythmic foundation laid down by Sherman’s bass playing and Popsy’s drumming perfectly compliment Wendell’s hard-driving guitar solos. But even more gripping than their instrumental prowess is their amazing three-part harmony singing, mixing Wendell’s gruff and gravelly vocals with Popsy’s soaring falsetto and Sherman’s rich baritone creating a multi-layered and ornately textured sound, bringing the soul of gospel music into everything they perform.   www.theholmesbrothers.com

Dale Watson

Dale Watson isn’t one to uphold the music industry’s status quo. He’s moving forward on his own terms and true to his own convictions. Even with the frequent proclamations declaring him one of country music’s last authentic voices. Fans declare he plays country like country was when country was country. Watson is done with the “C” word and what it’s come to represent in modern times. So much so that he’s created his own genre, simply called Ameripolitan, meaning original music with “prominent roots influence.”  www.dalewatson.com
 

Roy Wilson & The Buzzards

Roy Wilson and the Buzzards have been performing their brand of rockabilly and honky tonk music in the US for more than six years. They are veterans of the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend, the Rockabilly Rebel Weekend in Indiana, Heavy Rebel Weekend in North Carolina, etc. They were honored to perform for the Rockabilly Hall of Fame in Memphis at the 50th anniversary of Elvis's first sold out performance. From the top of his greasy pompadour, down through his tattooed arms (Hank Williams and Johnny Cash stand out), past his all original 1958 Gretsch, to his worn boots, Wilson wears his American roots with pride. It's always a party when the Buzzards hit the stage!

The Evan Goodrow Band

If James Brown had a white son who cut his teeth playing the chitlin’ circuit, you might get something like Evan Goodrow, a soul-singing, blues guitar playing powerhouse. Music is about life. Music is about passion. Music is about warmth. “It’s supposed to feel good, and nothing made me feel as good as the soul music I was raised on as a child,” Goodrow states emphatically. “Soul music is feel good music by Definition. When you hear old Motown classics, or even just when that rhythm hits you, you can’t help but smile. And that’s the feeling I want to bring people with my music.”    www.evangoodrow.com
 

Downtown Musicians & Locations
June 21, 2008

10:00 a.m. – 1 p.m.
 "BIG DADDY DEX" (swing blues)
Honesdale Antique Emporium
1040 Main Street.

Big Daddy Dex, with his mix of blues, swing, funk and west coast jump blues, has been entertaining the blues crowd in Northeastern Pennsylvania for over 15 years. Born and raised in Wilkes-Barre, PA.  He can be seen regularly at various nightclubs and festivals throughout the northeast.  His rich baritone voice and tasty guitar playing are sure to grab your attention and have you coming back for more.

"ROBERT TELLEFSEN TRIO" (open tuning guitar style)
City Hall (by the flag pole)
958 Main Street.

Robert Tellefsen , born in Bay Ridge Brooklyn came up to the small town of Rowlandʼs for summers during his childhood. Eventually the family moved to the mountains of Pennsylvania and inspired by his love for music and the peacefulness of the surrounding mountians he began playing the guitar at the age of 15 on the banks of the Lackawaxen river for friends and family. He has a unique sound and style of playing that can be most closely compared to the methods of Richie Havens but has a style all his own. Most would consider him a folk stylist with a genuine deep

rich sound, incorporated with some serious rhythm. He has been playing this unique sound of special music for many years now. His travels have taken him to playing in the cafes of Greenwich Village to the stages of festivals and of the many bars and cafes here in North East PA. He also has been privilaged enough to share the stage with many musicians such as Richie Havens, Bob Dylan and Bette Midler. One thing to be said for this musician is that he has a passion and love for music, sharing, inspiring and performing.

"KAT" (percussive guitar)
Art's for Babies
Main Street.

Kat T Gileno, a native New Yorker, has been playing guitar since age 7. The Beatles and Billie Holiday were great influences. But the one she claims had the biggest impact was Janis Ian. She had the opportunity to play for Janis in 2004. And when Janis announced “If all of my opening acts were as good as you, I’d have an opening act every night.” That was the greatest honor that could have been bestowed on her. It gave her license to renew her passion. Though she had played out in Greenwich Village, Long Island and various venues in NY, she moved to Florida and was pursuing her second passion… art. But Janis had put the music spark back in her

and she has since played out at various coffee houses, and other venues. Kath has a strange way of playing guitar. She is known for her overhand percussive. She says, “I’m a little bit upside down, but I want and get the most out of my instrument.”

"ROUTE 66" (six piece old country)
The Fred Miller Pavilion
Main Street.

"JT FOLK" (folk duo)
Quality Printing & Copying
533 Main Street.

"ERIC LANGBERG & BLUESTONE" (r&b,blues & rock & roll)
Meagher Professional Bldg
416 Main St & 4th Street.

ERIC LANGBERG AND BLUESTONE is a blues-rock band performing primarily in the Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey area at clubs, festivals, and private parties. Langberg and his band of seasoned “Bluesicians” favor funky over flashy, frequently

hopping a groove and riding it for all it’s worth. Classic material is covered with a refreshing twist and includes a side dish of some tasty originals. Delivering a combination of straight-ahead blues, classic up-tempo rockers, swampy southern rock, and soulful slow tunes, Bluestone pours out their energy and leaves you feeling good.

Saturday Night  Concert
Post - Central Park
June 21, 2008
 
 7PM - 9PM
"ROUTE 66"
St John's Block Party
Main Street & 5th Street.

SATURDAY NIGHT POST FESTIVAL

EVAN GOODROW BAND 10PM - MIDNIGHT NO COVER JJ MACK'S Dam & Miller Roads (across from the Wayne County Fair Grounds)