Steve Gillette and Cindy Mangsen in concert

Branford Folk Music Society  -  40th Season of great music & merriment!

2013 – 2014 Season

May 10, 2014: Steve Gillette and Cindy Mangsen

The society closes its 40th Anniversary season on a high note and style with the dynamic musical duo of Steve Gillette and Cindy Mangsen on May 10.

Although the husband-and-wife team of Steve and Cindy carry separate reputations and musical histories, they are pure magic when they perform together. Cindy has been described as one of the finest pure ballad singers in folk music today, while Steve has been acknowledged for decades as one of America's finest songwriters.

He's been crafting songs for more than 50 years. Since Ian and Sylvia first recorded his "Darcy Farrow" in 1965, Steve's songs have been covered by the likes of John Denver, Garth Brooks, Linda Ronstadt, Tammy Wynette, Waylon Jennings, Josh Ritter, and hundreds of others. "Darcy Farrow" alone has been recorded by more than 100 artists. In fact, John Denver recorded it three separate times on albums that sold millions of copies! Quite literally, Steve also wrote the book on songwriting: "Songwriting and the Creative Process" (Sing Out Press) is a standard text in songwriting classes across the country.

But, he's also recognized as a superb fingerpicking guitarist whose skills have been compared to Doc Watson.

Cindy is renowned not only for her voice but also for her songkeeping. She is a master interpreter of traditional ballads, rich in myth and legend, accompanying herself on guitar, banjo, concertina, or mountain dulcimer. She possesses a compelling voice, aptly described by one critic as a voice that "can warm a New England winter."

The newest album from the Vermont duo, released earlier this year, is titled "Berrymania" and is a tribute to their madcap friends and talented musicians, Peter and Lou Berryman of Wisconsin. Alone, together and with others Steve and Cindy have recorded more than 15 albums.

Admission: $15 for nonmembers, $12 for members, $5 for kids 12 and under    Pay at the door.

Branford Folk Coffeehouse
First Congregational Church of Branford 
1009 Main Street, Branford, CT.

8:00pm

Wheelchair accessible.

For more information call 203-488-7715
Email: branfordfolk@gmail.com 
http://folknotes.org/branfordfolk/ 

Branford Folk Coffeehouse welcomes refreshment donations of pastries, cold drinks and other assorted goodies!  Bring your own travel mug or thermos and take home any leftover coffee!

Branford Folk Music Society - Traditionally, the Best Folk Music in southern Connecticut since 1973.