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Geoff Muldaur - September 26, 2009, 7:30pm
Photo: Lori Eanes
Simple Gifts Coffee House is honored and excited to open our 2009-2010 season with a performance by the remarkable Geoff Muldaur.
Geoff Muldaur is one of the great voices and musical forces to emerge from the folk, blues and folk-rock scenes. During the 1960's and '70's, Geoff made a series of highly influential recordings as a founding member of the Jim Kweskin Jug Band and the Paul Butterfield's Better Days group, as well as collaborations with then-wife Maria and other notables (Bonnie Raitt, Eric Von Schmidt, Jerry Garcia, etc.).
He left the stage and recording world in the mid-1980's but continued to hone his craft. He composed scores for film and television, garnering an Emmy in the process, and produced off-beat albums for the likes of Lenny Pickett and the Borneo Horns and the Richard Greene String Quartet. His definitive recording of "Brazil" provided the seed for - and was featured in - Terry Gilliam's film of the same title.
With his magical voice and singular approach to American music intact, Geoff is once again touring the world. Recent performances have included The Lincoln Center in New York City, The Getty Art Center in Los Angeles, Royal Festival Hall in London, as well as folk and blues festivals in Newport RI, Edmonton Canada, Dublin Ireland, San Francisco CA, Bergen and Notodden Norway to name a few. Geoff may be heard regularly as a guest on Garrison Keillor's "A Prairie Home Companion" and has been featured on a variety of National Public Radio shows, including Weekend Edition and All Things Considered.
Geoff's newest albums have met with high critical acclaim and feature Geoff's unusually crafted interpretations of classic, oftentimes obscure, American material as well as his own unique compositions. The recordings include performances by David Lindley, The McGarrigle Sisters, John Sebastian, Van Dyke Parks, Roswell Rudd, Amos Garrett, Lenny Pickett and Howard Johnson in supporting roles.
"Geoff has a voice like nobody else. When he sings you just have to listen. He has a way with a song that makes you wish it would never end. The combination of Geoff's amazing voice and the way he wraps it around a song makes his music irresistible." -- Tom Rush
"There are only three white blues singers -- Geoff Muldaur is at least two of them." -- Richard Thompson.
Tickets
Tickets: $18 at the door, $16 in advance, $2 discount for seniors and students with ID. $10 for Children under 10.
For advance sales (excluding credit cards), call (603) 883-3956 or look for our table at coffee hour after Sunday morning service (cash or check).
You can buy tickets online. For credit card purchases, please use the City Arts Nashua link below. We are a founding member of City Arts Nashua, a non-profit organization to encourage the arts.
You can also buy regular tickets via PayPal.
City Arts Nashua online sales are allowed until 11:00pm the night before the show, and PayPal sales are allowed until noon on the day of the show. Tickets will be held in your name at the door. Doors open at 6:45, seating is general admission.
2009 - 2010 Season
September 26, 2009 - Geoff Muldaur
Acoustic blues from one of the greatest talents to emerge from the Canbridge coffeehouse scene.
November 14, 2009 - Los Sugar Kings
Boston's premier Afro-Cuban Son, Salsa, Rhumba-flamenca, funk. jazz, soul fusion band!
December 12, 2009 - Bill Staines
A special December show from one of folk music's best songwriters and entertainers.
January 23, 2010 - Harvey Reid
The "Master Minstrel" - a talented songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.
February 27, 2010 - Local Performers Showcase
Our fifth annual showcase to benefit local charities. Sign-up information to be announced.
April 17, 2010 - Danielle Miraglia & Teresa Storch
A special double bill featuring two of the area's most talented acoustic blues performers.
May 15, 2010 - To be announced
Volunteers Needed!
Simple Gifts Coffee House is looking for volunteers. We need people who are willing to bake and/or supply tasty treats and refreshments for the coffee house. We also need people to set up the hall for shows and help with clean up afterward. Would you like to make coffee? There are many little jobs we need help with and one may be perfect for you!
If you would like to help out, please contact Anya Zakiewicz at (603) 886-2935 
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For other inquiries, including musicians who would like to be considered for future dates, please send a message to Simple Gifts Coffeehouse
