Angel Band May 29, 2010

CONCERT - $20 Advance/$25 Door, 8:00 pm

The songs are mostly self-penned, weaving vivid images, powerful lyrics, musical integrity and “chops” to write home about. The core of the band is held by the singers: Nancy Josephson, Jen Schonwald, Alison Paige, and Kathleen Weber. All are experienced on lead and backup vocals. The love of the sound that three female voices make together is at the center of this group. The chord rules the day. Both mystical and elemental when the three hit “it” the hair on the back of your neck’s gonna stand up. Working as the crackerjack backup band (lovingly known as “Chum”) are: David Bromberg (guitar, National Steel guitar, dobro), Mitch Corbin (mandolin, guitar, fiddle), Bob Taylor (bass), Jeff Wisor (fiddle, mandolin), & Nate Grower (fiddle). The difficult to pigeonhole sound that emanates from the band roams from old time “mountain” music to contemporary rock and roll influenced originals. Any way you slice it this band catches hold of you and won’t let go.

Nancy Josephson has a long and varied musical pedigree. As a vocalist and bass player she did stints with the Buffalo Gals, David Bromberg Band, Arlo Guthrie, Peter Rowan and Fiddle Fever. Nancy was also a vocalist with the legendary Chicago Gospel Choir, The Annettes. After a long absence from the "official" music scene, she returns with both voice and attitude to anchor this extraordinary group.

Kathleen Weber, was born into a musical family, where she developed a deep appreciation for all genres of music. Having participated in numerous choirs, bands and acoustic groups for over 20 years, Kathleen has developed vocal abilities that perfectly compliment Angel Band. She has performed with the likes of Moravian Women's choir, singer songwriter Steven Kelly of the Lehigh Valley, and most recently with Los Manatees of the Philadelphia area. The youngest member of the group brings a musical maturity that completes the rich harmonic texture that is the Angel Band trademark.

Alison "AlyCat" Paige grew up in Wilmington, Delaware where she was surrounded by a family of musicians and artists. Aly began professional theatre at the age of 5. She later discovered that singing was her true passion and began performing with live bands at venues and festivals all over the tri-state area. At one performance, Aly picked up a bass and fell in love with the instrument. She went on to receive a degree in vocal performance from the University of Delaware, while studying the bass on her own. Throughout her life, Aly has been writing and recording her original music. She has played her music for audiences up and down the east and west coasts in a few different bands including BrotherSister and also the AlyCat Band. Aly has enjoyed recording and sharing the stage with national acts such as Rusted Root, G. Love and the Special Sauce, The Spin Doctors, Kenny Rogers, Donald Byrd, Schleigo, Townhall, George Stanford, David Bromberg and many, many more. Since March ’09 Aly has become proud member of Angel Band.

Rounding out the band are Marc Moss (drums, guitar, mandolin, accordion), Bob Taylor (electric & acoustic bass) and Christie Lenée (guitar).

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