Back by popular Demand Marc Black Performs At Sopchoppy’s Eclectic Music & Art Forum February 25, 2011

Back by popular Demand Marc Black Performs At Sopchoppy’s Eclectic Music & Art Forum

February 25 2011 Back by popular Demand Marc Black Performs At Sopchoppy’s Eclectic Music & Art Forum~~“The Frog and The Hummingbird Co & Butterfield's Roadhouse”

$10.00 Cover Tips encouraged for performers and food server Performers often have Cd's and other merchandise for sale Gift store open during event

February 25 2011 Back by popular Demand Marc Black Performs At Sopchoppy’s Eclectic Music & Art Forum~~“The Frog and The Hummingbird Co & Butterfield's Roadhouse”

Proprietors Salli Squitieri and Gabriel Butterfield are honored to have Marc Black ‘back by popular demand’ performing at their forum...

MARC BLACK

Marc is one of a very few artists whose music has found a home both folk and pop radio as well as avant guarde shows like Jonn Schaeffer's New Sounds on WNYC. He carries on the Woodstock tradition of dealing with social and spiritual challenges...one song at a time.

He was a finalist in this year's Kerrville Folk Festival 'New Folk' competition. He also recently won 'Artist of the Year' honors from ABC Radio's Fame Games, the New Jersey Folk Festival and the Austin Songwriters' competition.

'Folk Artist of the Year' on ABC Radio's Fame Games, Finalist @ this year's Kerrville Folk Festival, Marc Black is an eclectic folk-rocker who sings about Rachel Maddow, good coffee and everything in between.

His Youtube videos have been viewed as many as 35,000 times. He was a featured performer at the Sundance Film Festival (with Donovan), Levon Helm invited him to perform at one the 'Rambles' in Woodstock; and Marc's song, "Lies in Red, White & Blue" has been as high as #33 on Neil Young's Living with War' site.

Marc has received the Mobius and the London International Advertising Awards for Best Original Music and has also been noted for songwriting, production and performance by Rolling Stone Magazine, the American Library Association, and Billboard Magazine.

He has recorded with an array of luminaries including Taj Mahal, Jack DeJonnette, Rick Danko, PDQ Bach, and Garth Hudson (keyboardist for the 'Band'); collaborated with Richie Havens on the title cut of the award-winning, American children CD, and the song he wrote for the NY Mets this year was featured on the Diamond Vision screen at the new Stadium.

His most recent full CD, Stroke of Genius features a supporting cast that includes Warren Bernhardt, Steve Gadd, Art Garfunkel, John Sebastian, and the Dixie Hummingbirds. The lyrics on this new album are based on the inspired poetry of a man who was in a coma for 21 days and miraculously woke up after his doctors had pulled life support.

As Paul Winter put it, "His songs are great and his singing is superb."

Marc Black poet whose perspective ranges from anger with the corporate world in "Out Windows" ("Raped by Marc Black--poet whose perspective ranges from anger with the corporate world in "Out Windows" ("Raped by desire controlled by cash") to loving. "Dawn On You" ("I want to take you dancing") and "Wheel Inna Wheel is a reflection of his son's bar mitzvah (This path of love stretches 5,000 miles to you"). His optimism shines through "The Wedding Song" (we are born, in a world worn, yet so full of dreams"). And the tales can be as simple as the band setting up to play or as complicated as who claims the streets.

Black is also a hipster storyteller, and the tales can be as simpler as the band setting up to play or as complicated as who claims the streets. Marc Black and The Funky SG's is a joyous band, with Black's guitar and voice subtly augmented by Michael Esposito on bass and Betty MacDonald on violin. And it's as if Marc's been searching for Eric Parker, drummer extraordinaire, his whole life… Gives Marc the impetus to keep the world rocking.

Marc has been recognized with the Mobius and by a London International Advertising Award for Best Original Music in Advertising. And he's also won kudos for his CD productions from Billboard Magazine, Dirty Linen, John Hammond (the great A&R force at Columbia Records) and the American Library Association (for a children's album).

His scoring compositions feature live players, often in improvisational settings where the musicians are encouraged to explore the intersection between their life and the film. This organic approach has grown music that breathes freely in some very unusual atmospheres...and can bring many different worlds to life! http://marcblack.com/

Salli and Gabriel Welcome you to The Frog and The Hummingbird Co & Butterfield's Roadhouse Bringing you a touch of The Tropics and an Eclectic Experience

This establishment is a No smoking and No Alcohol environment making it family friendly and open to all ages… and enabling full appreciation of the music…

PLEASE NOTE:
Friday February 25th, 2011 for Marc Black’s performance Doors open at 7:30 PM (Not earlier) Seating takes place at 7:30 PM Event Ends at 10 PM With a $10.00 Cover
Reservations are Strongly Suggested

Make your reservations now!
Contact frogandhummingbirdco@yahoo.com


or 305-304-2226

Seating is limited and your reservations enable Salli and Gabriel to prepare properly for your comfort. Reservations are held until 8:30 PM

Salli and Gabriel continue to provide Free Door Prize Drawings throughout the night adding to the festivities of the night.

During all their events they offer assorted beverages, teas and coffee, a light fare and their notable and dangerously delicious desserts.

Salli and Gabriel in addition to offering other featured treats are regularly featuring their delectable Signature Platter—The Hummingbird cheese platter featuring a hearty serving of cheese, assorted fruit, Tabouli salad, stuffed grape leaves and artisan bread…this platter serves two. This platter has been in demand for several years now.

The Frog and The Hummingbird Co & Butterfield's Roadhouse is Sopchoppy’s Eclectic Music and Music and Art Forum currently representing an array of local, regional, national & international artists and hosting a variety of music and special events each month. New arrivals of arts and crafts come in all the time, keep checking back with them for new surprises.

They are doing a transition and bringing in a fresh new look for the New Year. Additionally, they are continually working to improve seating and make everyone more comfortable and are always evolving.

Butterfield’s Roadhouse is an old fashioned down to earth family friendly music venue for local and national artists, a special venue for traveling artists and performers, special events and jams.

Their small forum is somewhat like a combined old fashioned Juke Joint/Listening Room/Coffee and Tea Room with an up close and personal atmosphere making it a memorable occasion for all.

Additionally a segment of the Paul Butterfield Fund and Society's (PBFS) Educational Archival Exhibit is permanently housed and displayed at The Frog and The Hummingbird Co and Butterfield’s Roadhouse

The Frog and The Hummingbird Co & Butterfield’s Roadhouse offers a free on site CD Library, Tabletop games such as checkers, chess, Uno, dominoes and cards set on each table and WI-FI will be set up shortly.

Salli and Gabe encourage folks to sit and relax and sip on a cold beverage or have a cup of tea or coffee, enjoy one of our Dangerously Delicious Desserts and browse and explore their gift section during show intermission....

They are also featuring their new Honduran arts and crafts, and new handmade works by artisans from NY, NJ, PA, Conn, Washington DC and more as well as their Honduran, Guatemalan and Italian Coffees.

Additionally a new selection of work from Sopchoppy River Art and original designs of Don Bishop’s hand forged knives original has just arrived. 10% Discount on same night purchases of gift items...

Salli and Gabriel suggest that you come early to shop and browse in the many unique businesses in the Rural and Historic setting of Sopchoppy and request that everyone please bring a donation of one non-perishable food item for our local food bank and/or one pet need for CHAT. The Frog and The Hummingbird Co & Butterfield’s Roadhouse is an official drop off site and non-perishables can be placed in the marked containers set outside the store.

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Links
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Official Website: http://eventful.com/sopchoppy/events/february-25-2011-back-popular-demand-marc-black-p-/E0-001-037062807-6