<strong>Saturday, September 22nd @ 8PM</strong>

Three of New England's hottest Roots/Rock/Indie/Americana bands will share the stage in North Adams for what promises to be one of the greatest music events in memory. Billsville House Concerts and <a href="http://www.visiblevoice.net/">Visible Voice</a> combine forces to present a CD release show for "<a href="http://www.longdistancesalvation.com/">Long Distance Salvation</a>", an indie tribute to Bruce Springsteen's seminal 'Nebraska" record.


The show will be at the indie-hipster enclave, The North Adams Elks Club - maybe the best room in the city. (Ok, that right there is a joke. There is no "indie-hipster enclave" within 100 miles of here. The Elks are great folks to work with, have a great room and are just all laid back and easy about everything.). With the FreshGrass festival happening at MoCA it's quite likely we'll have a few "special guests" for the evening . . . 

Tickets are only $15 - get 'em now!
<a href="http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/267584"><img src="http://www.billsvillehouseconcerts.com/images/reservetickets.jpg" alt="reserve tickers" /></a>

<strong>Brown Bird</strong>
"Pure Folk Genius" - Hear Ya
"If you haven’t heard of the RI/Maine duo, it’s about time you put down that Mumford & Sons album and list to what gritty folk rock can really sound like. "
"I can't really explain simply how good this band is." - Me

<strong>Joe Fletcher and the Wrong Reasons</strong>
"Rollicking, Greasy, Country Blues."
"Dark and lyrically driven honky tonk."


Kingsley Flood has to drop out of our show on Saturday due to a "death in the band family." They are disappointed to say the least but they send their heartfelt thanks to us and we send condolences their way. We're happy to announce a replacement band that we think you'll love. Poor Old Shine will be joining us as the nights opener. "The music is rooted in the folk and Appalachian mountain music tradition and fits in well at bluegrass festivals and sticky rock clubs alike. They have been compared favorably to The Band, John Prine, and The Avett Brothers. Each set mixes the band's original songwriting with traditional folk ballads, prison work songs, and front porch style jamming. " 

<strong>Poor Old Shine</strong>
 "Take some rough and raw vocals akin to Tom Waits, mix in heavy doses of Bob Dylan, add melodies that send you back to a bygone era and push you forward with rock n roll urgency, and you get Kingsley Flood.” - NPR Weekend Edition
"The best live band in Boston" - Boston Herald


Long Distance Salvation will be released on September 20th and includes songs by:
TRAMPLED BY TURTLES
JOE PURDY & GARRISON STARR
JOE PUG
STRAND OF OAKS
THE WOODEN SKY
DAVID WAX
SPIRIT FAMILY REUNION
ADAM ARCURAGI
JOE FLETCHER
ROADSIDE GRAVES
KINGSLEY FLOOD
JUNIPER TAR
JONAH TOLCHIN
KYLE MORTON (TYPHOON)

<a href="http://thekey.xpn.org/2012/09/12/exclusive-listen-to-strand-of-oaks-cover-of-springsteens-used-cars-from-nebraska-tribute/">WXPN, Phillys #1 Indie Radio Stations Says:</a>

<blockquote>Long Distance Salvation – A Tribute Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska captures the heart, the soul and intent of the original album. From the hopped up bluegrass throw down version of “Open All Night” by Trampled By Turtles and the gorgeous duet between Garrison Starr and Joe Purdy on “Mansion On The Hill,” to the bluesy swing of Spirit Family Reunion’s version of “Johnny 99,” each musician puts their own stamp on the songs; it’s a testament to the timeless quality and strength of Springsteen’s songwriting and the talents of all the contributors on this excellent collection.
</blockquote>

<h1><strong>Brown Bird</strong></h1>
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<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/29458081" width="980" height="551" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe> <p><a href="http://vimeo.com/29458081">Kitchen Sessions Presents: Brown Bird - Bilgewater</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user1182448">Kitchen Sessions</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>

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<h1><strong>Joe Fletcher and the Wrong Reasons</strong></h1>
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<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/35865561" width="980" height="551" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe> <p><a href="http://vimeo.com/35865561">"Flat Tire"</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user3170611">brett davey</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>

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<h1><strong>Poor Old Shine</strong></h1>
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