This Friday, Feb. 18th, Anne Feeney and Chris Chandler join us for a very special evening at Cousin Andy's, the last stop on their final, last hurrah, this-is-really-it, farewell, later 'gator, so long tour.
Tune in on Friday at 4:30 to On the Backroad on WDBX 91.1 FM for a preview.... Anne and Chris live in the studio!
Now you can stream @ www.wdbx.org (click LISTEN)
For more information about Cousin Andy's,........... http://www.cousinandy.org
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They call it folken word -- Anne plays guitar and sings, and Chris lays down the gospel about politics, culture, religion, food, you name it. First of all, just the sound of his voice is enough to send me over the edge. His timing and intonation are the key elements of his street genius. It's even better when you see him, because
his body language and facial expressions are priceless. He's a fearless performance poet in the folk music genre, where he stands alone. Flying Poetry Circus
Chris Chandler is a fire breathing phenomenon, the jester prince supreme. Disturbing, hilarious, and always provocative. I have known some gypsies in my time, but few have hit the highways and especially the byways like this snake oil hipster. His current foil and partner in anti-corporate crime is the ever political Anne Feeney,
touted even by Peter Yarrow and Utah Phillips as the most important labor singer in America.
Their metaphoric high wire act loads its big top full of folk music, poetry, and humor. Chandler (who has worked with everyone from Allen Ginsberg to Ani Di Franco)presents a dynamic concoction of poems and folk songs designed to rouse the slumbering subconscious of the Starbucks culture. Much of Chandler's early work was developed
with New York City poet/writer Phil Rockstroh. Since then, Chandler's had a variety of performing and writing partners, including Amanda Stark, David Rovics, Samantha Parton, Laura Freeman and many more. He's probaby the only performance poet in North America to have represented four different cities over the years at National Poetry
Slams.
Anne Feeney is no stranger to trouble. She's been on the frontlines of most her life... starting with the anti-war movement during the Vietnam war, the women's movement, and the environmental movements. But Feeney's heart belongs to the labor movement -- she's raised hell for workers at Pittston, Eastern, JP Stevens, the Frontier , AE Staley, Bridgestone/Firestone, the Detroit Newspaper Strike, AK, Kaiser, IMF & World Bank demos, WTO, G8 and many many more. Anne comes by her activism honestly. Her fiddle-playing grandfather organized for the UMWA at the beginning of the 20th century. Anne was the first woman ever elected president of the Pittsburgh
Musicians' Union, and she was also a founding member of the Women's Bar Association of Allegheny County, although she doesn't practice law any more. Her riveting performance of "Have You Been to Jail for Justice?" during Seattle's WTO protests is featured in the Big Noise film "This is What Democracy Looks Like." Na by Susan Sarandon, the film also includes music by Rage Against the Machine. Feeney's award-winning songs have made it into the repertoire of many activists and performers, including Peter, Paul and Mary.
Cousin Andy's Concert Series is a not-for-profit volunteer organization providing a smoke and alcohol free performance space. Southern Illinois' finest music listening room!!!
Music most Friday evenings during the academic year.
Doors open at 7:00 - Music starts about 7:30.
The listening 'atmosphere' at a coffee house is different than that found in a bar. People attending Cousin Andy's listen to the music, rather than converse over it. More than once, a performer new to the coffee house scene has commented that you can 'hear a pin drop in here' or has become nervous when realizing that the people
are quiet and attentive. Please come to participate in this spirit.
A suggested donation of $8 for s or $4 for students/low income is usual.
Well behaved, quiet children are free and a separate play space is available for young children and their parents. Please note that although Cousin Andy's is a family friendly music listening room, childcare is up to the s who bring children.
Since childcare is not provided, we ask you to please watch your own children or have another who is willing to do so. Help everyone have a wonderful time by helping the children keep the noise level down. The playroom is directly above the stage, so your cooperation on this matter will help the performers as well as the audience. Enjoy the music!
Refreshments are available:
all you want to drink coffee or tea, $1.00
sodas, $0.50
cookies and brownies, $1.00 each
Located in the fellowship hall of
Church of the Good Shepherd
Orchard and Schwartz Streets
Carbondale, Illinois
Vern Crawford, Coordinator
1206 West Carter St.
Carbondale, IL 62901
Home (618) 457-2575
Cell (618) 203-8296
CousinAndy@NeonDSL.com
www.cousinandy.org
As a not-for-profit organization, Cousin Andy's relies on volunteer labor for various activities - to help with publicity, to set up and take down the set (chairs, stage, sound system, etc.). If you would like to help during the setup, please arrive between 6:30-7:30 PM. If you would like to help after the concert, just stay around after
the concert and lend a hand. If you wish to offer other assistance, please contact Vern (contact info posted above).
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