[Triangle Folk] Sara Grey and Kieron Means House Concert - March 14, 4:00 pm

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WHO: Sara Grey and Kieron Means
WHAT: A house concert
WHERE: A home in Durham
WHEN: 4:00 PM, Saturday, 13 March
WHY: Because it's always good to hear live music
HOW: E-mail bigporch at gmail.com to reserve seats; expect to make a $15 contribution at the door

Although American-born, after many years' sojourn on the far side of The
Pond, the mother-son duo of Sara Grey and Kieron Means return to bring
you the traditional songs of the British Isles. Sara and Kieron also sing
their own, Celtic-influenced songs.

This wonderful mother-son American traditional music duo will be
performing at an intimate house concert in Durham.

Sara Grey grew up in New Hampshire, but has lived in Scotland for
the past 38 years, bringing traditional American music with her.
She's been a mainstay of the UK folk scene, singing ballads from
America, Ireland, and Scotland and accompanying herself by frailing
a 5-string banjo. She's got over 12 CDs to her name, and performs
non-stop at festivals and folk clubs across the UK.  It'll be great
to have her here!

Kieron Means, as Sara's son, has been immersed in folk music all of
his life. He was born in the US, but grew up in Britain gaining a
great love of the music of both traditions as well as the contemporary
scene. In addition to being a brilliant interpreter of traditional songs,
he has written some wonderful songs that blend effortlessly with the rest
of his repertoire. Kieron accompanies himself on guitar and has a voice
as smooth as silk. He's recorded 2 CDs of his own, as well as accompanying
Sara on several of her CDs.

For the past few years, Kieron and Sara have been touring as a duo,
accompanying each other both vocally and instrumentally.

You may have heard Sara and Kieron's latest recording, Sandy Boys, on
WUNC's Back Porch Music. You can hear more of it at their website. Of
course, the best way to hear their music is at our upcoming house concert
on March 13 at 4:00 in the afternoon.

"An evening in [Sara's] company is akin to sitting in a friend's
 kitchen, drinking her wine and sharing her songs and stories.
 When it comes to an end, you feel at peace with the world."- Mick Tems, Taplas

"Kieron... has written some crackers, as the three that are found on
 his two albums testify: The Shark Song, I Worry For This World and
 One Day."- - FRoots Magazine, March 2007

"The outstanding thing... is the singing. Sara's narration of Derry Dems
 of Arrow is ballad singing at its best; Kieron's voice has that haunting
 quality that stays with you and is really plaintive on pieces such as Drunkard's
 Lonely Child. The highest moments... are when they sing together... "-
 - FRoots Magazine, March 2007

Read more about them at http://wwwl.mcclurg.com/saragrey

You can also reserve your seat by calling 919-286-7963. If you get the answering
 machine, be sure to leave a phone number where we can reach you.




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Clarke Thacher