Acoustic Long Island

Recorded live on October 7, 2015. Considered by many to be the consummate songwriter, his songs take the listener on an emotional journey. Family, relationships, human nature or contemplation of life’s choices. O’Malley’s songs are universal, often written with a subtle humor. His latest CD, #4, was produced by Pete Kennedy and features newly written beauties and a couple of classics. His music and songs have been featured on scores of radio stations nationwide and around the world, including, WFUV, WSHU, WFDU, WNTI, WVIA, WFCR and WUSB, in the east, to KRCL (Salt Lake City, Utah), KZSC (Santa Cruz, Ca.), in the west, as well as, New Zealand, Australia, Canada and Germany! “His soft voice and gentle finger style on the guitar enthralls the most jaded listener. The warm and intimate melodies that he crafts beautifully frame the direct and honest stories that he tells” – Huntington Folk Music Society For more on James, click here. Photo courtesy of Howard Greenberg

Recorded live on October 7, 2015. Tommy was the very first musical artist to be featured at our concert series, which back then was called Acoustic Long Island and took place at Cool Beanz Cafe in Saint James. There were about 15 people in the audience and the music was incredible. We could tell from that first night that we were on to something. Tommy had appeared many other times through the tears and is one of our favorites. Among many other musical accomplishments, Tommy is the guitarist for the famous Little Wilson Band. For more on Tommy’s band, click here. Photo courtesy of Howard Greenberg

Recorded live on September 2, 2015. “I was born on the side of the mountain” — sings the opening line of Carl Anderson’s new album Risk of Loss. Born at home in rural Virginia’s Wolftown and raised in Charlottesville, Carl grew up at the foot of the Blue Ridge mountains. Son of a wandering, freighthopping father and a mother who worked two jobs to support the family, Carl understood the importance of hard work at an early age. His house was full of music, with parents who sang old folk songs and kept Joni Mitchell, Stephen Foster and Jim Reeves on the stereo. Carl has quickly become a staple at Virginia festivals, logging two appearances each at Campout East and The Festy Experience in addition to Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion, Misty Mountain Music Fest, Red Wing Roots and Crozet Music Festival. He was selected as a finalist for Telluride Bluegrass Festival’s “Telluride Troubadour” songwriting contest and thereafter recorded a Daytrotter session. Twenty-seven years old and living in Nashville, Tennessee, Carl often performs as a duo alongside his wife Ellen. The couple hopes to tour extensively throughout the country and share songs with whomever is willing to listen. Carl’s evocative yet simple songs are filled with honest lyrics and resonant vocals, leaving the listener with an understanding of the wholeness of a broken heart. For a sample of Carl’s music, click here. Photo courtesy of Howard Greenberg

Recorded live on Sept. 2, 2015. Raised as the youngest of four children in a big musical family in Swainsboro, Georgia, Bragg lived in a number of Southern musical capitals – Athens, Atlanta, and Nashville – before settling in New York in 2004. Her music is consequently a seamless hybrid of her southern Americana roots and the downtown New York singer-songwriter community of which she became a key member before moving to Nashville in December 2013.Tattoos and Bruises follows her sophomore release, Sugar (2007), which was produced by Darius Jones, and recorded in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Her debut album, Certain Simple Things (2004), was co-written, engineered and produced in Athens, Georgia, by Dave Haywood (Lady Antebellum). Winner of the BandPage/ZooLabs Music Residency Contest (2014), Telluride Troubadour Competition Honorable Mention (2012), International Songwriting Competition Honorable Mention (2011), Mary’s music has been compared to Patty Griffin and Mindy Smith. For more on Mary’s music, click here. Photo courtesy of Howard Greenberg

Kerry Kearney, a slide guitar master, plays and works his instrument to limits that amaze even the most seasoned musician or cultured music fan. The sounds Kerry creates from his vintage, stock and custom made guitars are as unique as his song writing and original melodies. Kerry was voted “Best Guitarist of 1999” by the LI Voice and “Bluesman of the Year 2004” by the LI Blues Society. He is also the recipient of the prestigious Long Island Sound Award (L.I.S.A.) from the LI Music Hall of Fame and most recently, in 2013, he and his band mates were each inducted into the New York Blues Hall of Fame. He has toured nationally and internationally with the Allman Brothers Band and Dickey Betts, and has performed with such contemporaries as Sonny Landreth and Robert Randolf. Most recently, Kerry and his band shared the stage with the great BB King at the NYCB Westbury Theater and at the Paramount Theater in Huntington, NY. Kerry was also the special guest of the Robert Cray Band with the Blind Boys of Alabama at the Paramount. For more on Kerry, click here.

Louise Mosrie creates a world of lush detail and wide-open emotion drawing on the sensual imagery of the Deep South. Compared to Nanci Griffith and Patty Loveless, she’s shared the bill with Joe Ely, Jonatha Brooke, Allison Moorer, Greg Trooper, Malcomb Holcombe & Mindy Smith.

“…this Nashville-based singer/songwriter blew us away with her in-store performance. Like listening to Patty Griffin and Susan Tedeschi at the same time. Highlight of the 30A Songwriter Festival.” – Central Square Records, Seaside Florida

“…basically, she’s William Faulkner with a guitar.” – Rich Warren, WFMT-FM Chicago

2011 Falcon Ridge Folk Festival “Voted Most Wanted to Return” Emerging Artist

2011 Telluride Bluegrass Festival Troubadour – 2nd place

2010 Wildflower! Festival Performing Songwriter Winner

2009 Kerrville New Folk Songwriting Winner

For more on Louise, click here.

Jacob Jeffries first unlocked his musical passion at an early age, having started to play the piano at five years old and already writing original music by the time he turned ten. In 2006, the singer-song writer won over the South Florida community with the formation of Jacob Jeffries Band, a talented four-piece ensemble that included guitarist Jimmy Powers, bassist Brian Lang, and drummer Josh “Papa Bear” Connolly.In the years since, he has been responsible for the production of two full-length albums and three EPs, featured at world-recognized music festivals like SXSW, and performed alongside notable talents such as Allen Stone. After residing in both Miami and New York City, Jacob has recently planned a move out west, to spread his unique sound and media-praised talents into the city of Los Angeles. For more on Jacob’s music, visit www.jacobjeffries.com.

Emily Elbert weaves together a rhythmic funk-folk blend that is equal parts introspection and celebration. With a global spirit and do-it-yourself passion, the nomadic songstress has lovingly carried her songs around the world, playing over a thousand independent shows, from Peru to Palestine. These experiences are reflected in her music, touching on the personal, the divine, and the universality that lies in between – a tribute to the timeless, fused with progressive perspective. She has opened for acts including G. Love & Special Sauce, Victor Wooten, Kaki King, Leon Russell, Robben Ford, and Richie Havens, and collaborated with artists ranging from Ben Taylor to Dweezil Zappa. Emily’s music has garnered praise from publications like the Washington Post, Utne Reader, and Glamour Magazine, won awards in the U.S. and U.K., and attracted more than 1.5 million YouTube views. She has independently released four albums and is currently touring as a member of Esperanza Spalding’s new project, Emily’s D+Evolution. The Boston Folk Festival notes, “Emily is among the most glowing of the upcoming generation of American singer-songwriters, if ‘upcoming’ even applies to this phenom any longer.” For more, go to www.emilyelbert.com.

Folk rock singer/songwriter Brian Dunne’s music has won the attention and praise of many. With his sharp lyrical prowess and country-influenced vocals, Brian has played in the U.S. folk scene far and wide. Citing influences such as Bob Dylan, The Band, and Bruce Springsteen, one can hear his roots winding through the sound and style of his songwriting and performing. Brian has spent much of the last year supporting his newest release, The Brooklyn Bridge EP, which charted on the US iTunes singer/songwriter charts and received praise from artists such as John Mayer amongst many others. For more, go to www.briandunnemusic.net. Born and Raised in London, Ontario, Ken Yates moved to Boston to study songwriting at Berklee College of Music. It was there that he developed his skills as a songwriter, releasing his first CD, “The Backseat EP”, and received the opportunity to play a song for one of his biggest influences, John Mayer. Mayer even posted a full page blog about Yates’ ability as a writer stating, “Ken Yates wrote a song called ‘I Don’t Wanna Fall In Love’… this song moved me when I first heard it and still does today”. Yates’ EP received high critical acclaim, leading to a slew of online covers from fans. Ken has songs in heavy rotation on Sirius XM’s The Coffee House where he was nominated for The Coffee House Songwriter Discovery of the Year. For more, go to www.kenyates.com. Photo care of Timber House Concerts

We warmed up our 10th Annual Summer Concert with performances by Corey Balsamo and ForBrothers. Enjoy! Recorded live from the front lawn of the Historic Deepwells Mansion on July 11, 2015