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Greetings!
As the holidays approach and we begin to look forward to next year, we've created a list of our featured 2011-2012 festival artists for your review. Artist availability can be found here, and we encourage you to call (734-995-9066) or email us to talk further about your upcoming seasons .
Thank you, and all our best,
Fleming Artists
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| Contemporary Singer / Songwriters | 
Ani DiFranco
Self-described songwriter-singer, merging grassroots inspiration with pop-rock accessibility
"Fierce energy, witty lyrics, and a rich mixture of contemporary folk...country twang, jazzy vocal phrasing, and powerful, groove-oriented guitar work."
Boston Phoenix
Colin Hay
Troubadour-style solo work from Scottish-born, Australian-raised, California-dwelling Men at Work front man
"Hay tries on styles reminiscent of country western Elvis tunes to those that resemble a lighter, acoustic version of Morrissey."
The Pitt News
Vienna Teng
Sophisticated, eloquent pianist with a delicate voice and soulful lyrics
"Engaging voice, insightful lyrics and reflective piano-driven chamber folk packs quite the punch."
LA Weekly
Graham Colton
Self-described songwriter-singer, merging grassroots inspiration with pop-rock accessibility
"As a singer/songwriter, Colton has the writing talents of Chris Carrabba and the musical abilities of Rob Thomas, but he melds the two in a style that differs greatly from Dashboard melodrama and Matchbox Twenty pop-sadness."
Fuzz magazine
Also featured:
Glen Phillips, Grant Lee Phillips, Jill Sobule, Jimmy Webb, Ari Hest, Katie Herzig, The Guggenheim Grotto, Danielia Cotton, Ane Brun, Brian Vander Ark, Teitur
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| Rock / Pop |
Toad the Wet Sprocket
Pairing soulful, insightful lyrics with melodic folk-pop
"Toad's execution of their considerable musical catalog was both vibrant and faultless."
Santa Barbara Independent
Civil Twilight
Ambitious lyrics and expansive atmospheric soundscapes from a trio of South African transplants
My Dear Disco
Flourishing grooves, a cornucopia of influences, and musical brilliance all entice you onto the dance floor
"It's trancy and brilliant and gives hope for the future of this planet -- all during the first song."
The Ann Arbor Observer
Grant Lee Buffalo
Famed in the 90s for albums Fuzzy, Mighty Joe Moon, Copperopolis and Jubilee, Grant Lee Buffalo were one of the leading lights of the American alt-rock scene... Now the original GLB line-up of Grant-Lee Phillips, Paul Kimble and Joey Peters have reformed and return for a very special performance.
Also featured:
The Verve Pipe, Thriving Ivory, Lovers and Liars
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| Indie / Alternative |
That 1 Guy
One-man band and master of a spectacular musical instrument: The Magic Pipe
"Necessity is the mother of invention. But in the case of Mike Silverman's slamming, futuristic funk act, That 1 Guy, the normal rules of biology just don't apply."
Billboard/Express
Baskery
Gritty Americana by way of Sweden, with magnetizing melodies and harmonies that rouse the rebel spirit & outlaw soul"Flaxen haired trio's frenzied banjo punk drew as much excitement as the bigger acts, leaving audiences clamoring for more." Roots & Blues Review (British Columbia, Canada)
Hey Marseilles
Youthful, earnest and genuine passion for song with stunning orchestral music
"...beautiful and dynamic, ranging from lamenting cello to joyful trumpets and everything in between."
KEXP Review
The Watson Twins
Part retro, part pop & soul, with harmonies that only sisters can call forth
"The Watsons consult vintage Southern styles for inspiration, incorporating touches of country and plenty of hot-blooded soul."
Spin
Also featured:
Jenny Owens Young, The Paper Raincoat
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Ryan Montbleau Band
Vocal styles reminiscent of the 70s funky R&B with stripped down blues songwriting
"Montbleau's lyrics are fortified by the voice that delivers them. He mixes the narrative strengths of old-school story tellers like Dylan and Steve Forbert with the quivering melismas of R&B pop."
The Boston Phoenix
Enter The Haggis
Celtic rock full of anthemic choruses that will have lovers of both Irish music and rock raising their glasses with cheerful abandon
"...uplifting tunes, catchy lyrics and plenty of energy."
Baltimore Examiner
Hoots and Hellmouth
Sweaty, country gospel-soaked, progressive tent-revival new music for old souls
"The Hoots' blend of alt-country, rock, and gospel was amplified only by their own considerable joy... the disparate trio proved that showmanship is more about attitude and energy."
The Boston Globe
The Alternate Routes
Reflecting America's grit, determination, and passions in Rock & Roll edged songs
"...an unfailing melodic and soulful touch."
Performing Songwriter
Also featured:
Barefoot Truth, The Spring Standards, Mia Dyson
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Red Horse
Eliza Gilkyson, John Gorka and Lucy Kaplansky come together as Red Horse on this brand-new collaborative project from three of the most revered songwriters in folk music. Inspiring and paving the road for countless musicians and songwriters on the road today, having these three talents converge on one record is a folk fan's dream album.
Red Bird
Redbird is both the name of an album and collaboration of four American songwriters (Peter Mulvey, Kris Delmhorst, and Jeffrey Foucault) that began to take shape during a common tour experience.
Judy Collins
(Canadian, Australian & New Zealand dates)
Judy Collins has thrilled audiences worldwide with her unique blend of interpretative folksongs and contemporary themes for over 50 years
Eddie From Ohio
Tour de force folk band with great harmonies, energy and humor"...tight four-part harmonies, compelling folk-pop rhythms, and capricious lyrics that make light of heavy subjects."
Washington Post
Also featured:
Richard Shindell, Ellis Paul, Willy Porter, Lucy Kaplansky, Cheryl Wheeler, Peter Mulvey, Dan Bern, Tom Paxton, Antje Duvekot, Garnet Rogers, Krista Detor
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Bluegrass / New Grass / Gypsy
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The Kruger Brothers
Intense and tranquil; classic, classy and classical; jazzy and grassy -- all at the same time
"One of the finest groups to ever come down the road ... (a) guaranteed antidote to whatever may be ailing you."
Dan Higgs / Bluegrass Breakdown
Po'Girl
Down-hearted blues from a jazz speakeasy collides with poetic urban grit
"...a lovely rustic blend of train-hobo sing-song tunesmithing and trade-off string strumming, pickin' and bowin', with a wee bit of beatboxing thrown in for the fun of it."
Exclaim!
Caravan of Thieves
Gypsy-flavored songwriting and a high-intensity show
"Caravan of Thieves are too charming, too wry, and just too damn good to fly under anyone's radar..."
Metro Spirit
The Ragbirds
Dynamic and energetic fusion of folk, rock, and pop hooks over danceable world rhythms stirred with a Celtic fiddler's bow
Also featured: Tony Furtado, WPA
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The Verve Pipe
Stands out by virtue of its sophisticated, complex melodies and dense, almost organic arrangements
"Some bands are so much better in the studio than they are in concert ... Other groups are excellent live performers but can't capture the magic in their recordings. I've got to say that The Verve Pipe is one of the few bands that is a master at both ... last weekend (they) performed a dazzling set that featured melodic rock and roll, music precision and restraint, explosive guitar energy and vocal agility. With its thoughtprovoking lyrics, uniquely engaging rock power and on-stage charisma, The Verve Pipe seems destined to become a major American band."
Toledo Blade
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