Our April 8th show with Mary McCaslin was our 4th straight standing room only house concert of the 2000 year!

Mary McCaslin represents an unbroken link between traditional folksingers and today's "new folk" singer-songwriters. Her music ranges from ballads of the old west to her own songs of the new west and modern times.

She is also known for her haunting renditions of pop standards and rock classics, such as "Ghost Riders In The Sky," "The Wayward Wind," the Beatles' "Things We Said Today," and the Supreme's "My World Is Empty". Her versions of the Beatles' "Blackbird" and the Who's "Pinball Wizard" are made more unique by her "clawhammer" banjo accompaniment.

Mary's musical influences are as varied as her repertoire: The western ballads of Marty Robbins, the guitar playing of Joan Baez and Joni Mitchell, the singing and banjo playing of Hedy West, and the vocal influences of the Beatles and the BeeGees.

Her songs have been recorded by Tom Russell ("Prairie In The Sky"), Chris Williamson ("Circle Of Friends"), David Bromberg ("Young Westley"), Kate Wolf ("The Ballad of Weaverville"), Stan Rogers ("Down The Road") and others. Regarded as a pioneer of open guitar tunings, and known for her distinctive vocal style, Mary's influences can be heard in many of the younger folk performers of today. Mary is truly a legend in the business and we were very honored to be able to host this show! Please be sure to visit Mary McCaslin's Web site.