Lori Carson who lives in Granite Bay is hosting Danny Schmidt, http://www.dannyschmidt.com/ and Carrie Elkin, http://www.carrieelkin.com/ and many of you have seen them here and I offered to help Lori spread the word.
It's a special treat when Danny Schmidt and Carrie Elkin, who normally tour separately and solo, get to share the stage together. If the chemistry seems especially sparkful, they come by it honestly, as they are a rare breed: a romantic partnership in real life, not just musical life. And the two together on stage makes for a classic case of the whole being greater than the sum of its parts.
Danny Schmidt is best known for his riveting poetic lyrics, which have drawn favorable comparisons to Leonard Cohen and Townes Van Zandt for their depth and complexity. And gypsy spirit Carrie Elkin is best known for her incredibly soulful and dynamic vocals, which have drawn favorable comparisons to Patty Griffin at her most powerful, and Nanci Griffith at her most intimate.
Together, the respective strengths they each bring, individually, merge into a much greater whole . . . a performance of great energy and spirit . . . and one that audiences seem to be able to connect with on a multitude of levels, at once: Emotionally, Spiritually, and Intellectually.
Don't miss these two great artists in a rare split-bill performance, sharing songs back and forth, lending their voices to each other's tunes, in harmony. And lending commentary to each other's tunes, in the form of smart-ass between-song banter.
Danny and Carrie will be hosted in a house concert by Lori Carson in Granite Bay on Monday August 19th at 7:00 p.m. A $15.00 donation will be requested with all proceeds going to Danny and Carri. For information and reservations contact kevincarson@surewest.net or 916-791-8531.
Local talent singer/songwriter Rachel Wagner, www.rachelwagner.com will open the show. Help support live music.