On Thursday, June 11, from 7-8:30pm in the Hubbard Room at
Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, join us for a performance by Amy
Gallatin & Stillwaters.
The powerhouse duo of Amy Gallatin and renowned resophonic
guitarist Roger Williams—20 and 40 year veterans of the New England music
scene--joined forces a few years ago to explore their mutual love of country
standards, served up with an acoustic treatment in the bluegrass vein. The result is a toe-tapping blend of
heartfelt vocals, soaring harmonies and red-hot picking, traditional yet modern
and distinct. Americana radio host Ed
McKeon says: "Amy's vocals, with the power and tone of her voice, are
tempered by Roger's baritone which has been sanded smooth by cigarettes and,
shall we say, maturity. The song selections are perfect, the harmonies
glorious, the sentiments wonderfully maudlin (like any good old country
song)." The two are enhanced on
mandolin and vocals by Roger's son, Berklee College of Music student JD,
who--in the time-honored tradition of musical consanguinity complements his
father's style perfectly--and by veteran bassist Eric Levenson, formerly with
Joe Val and the New England Bluegrass Boys and later with Boston City
Limits.
This program is being sponsored with funds from The Friends
of the Russell Library, and is free of charge.
