Chuck E. Costa & Kipyn Martin Concert March 1, 2009

Two Talented Young Singer-Songwriters who’s combined voices bring a hush to those gathered and cast a spell over all.

Websites: www.chuckecosta.com and www.myspace.com/chuckecosta

Doors Open 5:30, Concert 7:00pm, Dinner, Drinks and Light Fare available for Purchase

Blue Moon Sundays is a Family-Friendly Concert Series presented in a Smoke-Free, Listening Room Atmosphere

Blue Moon Cafe Reservations: call the cafe at 304-876-1920

More info: Contact Cheryl Mansley at 304-702-0554 or [email protected] or visit the Blue Moon website at www.bluemoonshepherdstown.com

The Blue Moon Cafe is located on North Princess Street , at the corner of Princess and High in Shepherdstown WV. Town Parking is free on Sundays, and Shepherd University's lot, diagonally across from the Cafe, is open to the public for free on the weekends!

Sitting around the campfire, amid a song circle of musicians after a wonderful day of music at Pops Walker's Shenandoah River Song Fest this fall, these two young artists spontaneously sang together.....bringing a hush to those gathered around in the dark and casting a spell over all. The combination of their voices was mesmerizing, and even though it was the first time this had happened, they were right on with every little musical aspect. "Wow, that was awesome," said one guest, and others chimed in. Then Pops said, "That was the BEST DARN THING I've heard all day!" So, of course, they were asked if they’d like to share a Blue Moon Sundays show. And, they jumped on the chance, excited about the opportunity to explore the magic they had just created.

Kipyn Martin, a Jefferson County, WV, native, is a music major at Shepherd University about to graduate. Though the past few years have been occupied by her studies, she continues to write and perform her own songs.

While still in high school, Cheryl Mansley, founder of the RiverHouse Concerts and producer of the Blue Moon Sundays Concert Series, invited Martin to open for a few shows. In doing so, Martin met acoustic blues artist, Pops Walker. Since then, she and Pops have shared many a stage.

A devout musician, Martin enjoys all aspects of music creation and loves to play! She has been compared to artists such as Joan Baez and Joni Mitchell,
but is developing her own unique style as she continues down her musical path. She's spellbinding on stage and has what it takes!

Chuck E. Costa's candid and instinctive delivery of literate and well-crafted contemporary folk tunes has steadily raised his profile on the national music scene and reeled in one award after the other. Since earning his degree in philosophy, Chuck has released 3 independent albums. The third, Where the Songs Come From, debuted just last year, with the opening track being selected for a compilation released by Hear Music in every Starbucks in North America. The album appeared on the Billboard charts within its first week of release.

With his dulcet voice and emotive lyrics, Chuck is a singer/songwriter with a unique and honest voice that makes one listen. He’s shared the stage with such diverse nationally touring acts as, Rosanne Cash, The Weepies, Pete Seeger, Peter Case, Dar Williams, Josh Ritter and Andrew Bird.