Who Did Joseph Pray To On Christmas Day?

Who did Joseph pray to on Christmas day?

My latest Christmas song recorded here with Tim O'Brien, Don Dixon and Kenny Malone begs the question, Who did Joseph pray to on Christmas day? My songs are all grown locally.

Download it in finer online stores everywhere. Merry Christmas and thank you for supporting what I do!

Song on iTunes

Song on Amazon 

Some of My Favorite Listening for 2013

WOUB Public Media once again asked me to reveal my favorite listening for the old year.
Here are some bits and pieces.

SAM PHILLIPS - PUSH ANY BUTTON
Sam has been pushing her own buttons and sliders since 2008 with consistently amazing results. T-Bone pushed em before that. This recording is the soundtrack of a few moods. I dig getting moody with Sam.
Current favorite track is the poppy When I'm Alone.



ROBBIE FULKS - GONE AWAY BACKWARDS
"Some guy in Bombay is running that press I used to hate. Now I sling hash for what all spills off the interstate" is my favorite line from the song "Where I Fell". The song is performed in such a whispered state that it gives Robbie's abrasive verbal jabs more power than ever. This isn't your typical Fulks, but then again, nothing ever is. Steve Albini again stays out of the way and produces a real sounding record. No percussion here and very little electric.

TIM O'BRIEN and DARRELL SCOTT - MEMORIES AND MOMENTS
Being a songwritin' WV boy, I felt like I'd heard all the coal songs I needed, or I should say, I felt that the good ones were already penned. Keep Your Dirty Lights On, written by Scott and performed here changed my mind. Recorded mostly live in the studio with little to no overdubs. I heard just now that the song was nominated for a Grammy, but don't hold that against em.


THE MIDDLE RATS - The Middle Rats
What started out as a side project for Joey Hebdo and friends, turned out to be one great recording. These rats are hep cats. I caught them before my show at Donkey Coffee earlier this year as they were playing at Casa Nueva. Typical noisy cantina crowd, which always makes me feel somehow sad for the performers who play over it. The noise that is. I knew they were good live, but was unprepared for where the CD would take me as I was stuck on the DC beltway. Check out Instead She Let Me Go and compare it to this video and you'll get an idea of how diverse this recording is.



PAUL MCCARTNEY-NEW
I don't like this recording because Paul is out there and still at it at 70. I think it is a really cool listen.
I understand some of the lyrics are improvised. I'm thinking these might be the best lyrics, but lyrics aside, I marvel at the endless supply of nutty great melodies that continue to come from this man.  The songs, Early Days and New, are tunes that both have Paul looking back. They are probably the weakest of the batch, but led me to the next recording on my list.



PAUL MCCARTNEY - BAND ON THE RUN.
After New, I went "old". I'd never heard this whole album. Released in 1973 I believe. Band on the Run and Jet are worth the price of admission, but the rest of the recording is grand too. I'm 40 years behind on my listening. I envy those who will hear some of the classics for the first time.


MOUNTAIN STAGE - ARCHIVES - AUG 6 1989

I spent much if not most of my casual listening time celebrating Mountain Stage's 30th anniversary year by listening to many of their archived shows. So many of them are so great, but one in particular shines a light on what a classic program Mountain Stage really is. On Aug 6 1989 they recorded a program with John and Jamie Hartford, Rambling Jack Elliot, The McGarrigle Sisters and Tony Rice. The same archive has a bonus set of Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys recorded earlier that same year. A thrill through and through. Happy anniversary to Mountain Stage.

BIRTH OF A RADIO SHOW - Mountain Stage at 30: A Radio Retrospective by Dave Mistich
The single most captivating hour of listening for me in 2013 would have to be this WV Public Radio piece by Dave Mistich. Mistich does a great job of telling us the story of Mountain Stage from their inception 30 years ago, to now. Many famous artists talk it up here, from Richard Thompson to Kathy Mattea and beyond.
Host, Larry Groce and past producer, Andy Ridenour tell their story as well as many others from the Mountain Stage staff, band and crew. There isn't much music at all on this podcast, but it is crucial listening for any fan of this world famous program, that I'm proud to say, is produced right here in the great state of West Virginia.

Andy Ridenour and Larry Groce

LOU REED - MAGIC and LOSS
After Reed passed, I kept going back to this superb recording from 1991. He recorded a group of songs surrounding the passing of two of his close friends. Life's Good


Others off the top of my head

Blue Yonder - Bittersweet Road - John Lilly has a real way of making his new songs sound like classic county. Guitar champ Robert Shafer smokes all over this too.

Fields of Gettysburg by John A Walsh - Walsh churned out a great song cycle on the 150 anniversary of this notorious battle. Nothing hayseed here. Members of the Mountain Stage Band, Tim O'Brien, Colten Pack and more.

Others

Superchunk - I Hate Music
Jason Isbell - Southeastern
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds - Push the Sky Away
Kurt Vile - Waking on a Pretty Daze
Neil Young - Live at the Cellar Door
David Bowie - The Next Day

Todd Burge Will Create A Special Song Just For You

Hi Everyone
Every year around this time, I slow down my concert schedule and stay close to home for the holidays.
I'm also in the habit of writing a lot during this period. This is where you come in. I'm going to write 7 songs before Christmas for others. What I mean is, If you 'd like to give the special gift of song to someone you love this holiday season, let me know. I will take your story or notes, turn them into a song, record it and put it on Youtube for you to share.

I've written many songs by request. Maybe you'd like a special song written for your spouse, child, dog, parent, grandparent, boss, co-worker, grandchild, neighbor etc! It can be serious or not so serious. It is really up to you and me.

Again, I'm only doing five of these this year, so jump in early. Deadline for you to be considered is  Dec 13th and 1/5 of the money will go to F.A.R.E. in support of families with severe food allergies.

Shoot me an email right now if you'd like to talk more about this. tb@toddburge.com
I only have time to write 5 more songs.  Thank you!

Below are some examples of songs I've written for others.

I AM WHAT I EAT - Written for a friend who had a heart valve replacement

OUR FIRST DOG - Written by Todd Burge & Tim O'Brien for the Presidential Dog


TRIBUTE SONG for a loved one

OCT 18 Todd plays Frostburg MD OCT 19th - 63 Eyes in Morgantown

Photo by Amos Perrine

FROSTBURG THIS FRIDAY

I'm playing Frostburg, MD at Mountain City Traditional Arts (25 E. Main)
this coming Friday and I am thrilled.

I love that college town in the mountains.
Who do you know in that region? Please share this Facebook event page with them.
More here or check my "tours" page.

123 PLEASANT STREET TURNS 15!

Congratulations to 123 Pleasant Street! We are celebrating the 15th anniversary
of one of the greatest music venues on the planet this Saturday,
123 Pleasant Street in Morgantown, WV!

By "we" I mean, 63 Eyes, The Phantom Six and J. Marinelli.
as of this writing, there are still some tickets left,
click on my "tours" link for more or
click here for tix. www.123pleasantstreet.com 

I have some exciting announcements coming up.
I'm not sure what they are yet, but when I find out,
I'll share them with you.

Thanks friends!

Todd 

This Weekend - Fields of Gettysburg w/ Walsh/Groce/Baldwin ALSO: Food Allergy Walk Sunday in Morgantown

Hello All!

SATURDAY SEPT 28 - FIELDS OF GETTYSBURG at THE ADELPHIA

An exciting weekend coming up. The Fields of Gettysburg by John Walsh will return to the stage at The Adelphia Music Hall in Marietta Ohio this Saturday for two shows. This is a great song cycle created by John Walsh and will include Larry Groce, Micheal Lipton and Ammed Solomon (of the Mountain Stage Band), Justin Arthur, Jessica Baldwin and so many more. Please get your tickets now as the last show sold out. Find them here www.theadelphia.com  Watch "FOG" on NPR's Mountain Stage

SUNDAY SEPT 29 - FARE "FOOD ALLERGY" Walk
- Todd Performs, Kids can play etc.
http://www.foodallergywalk.org/morgantown/sophiaburge
Click the above link to support the cause :) Thanks - Todd, Lisa, Sophia and Will Burge

READ MORE
We are once again participating in the Morgantown WV Walk for Food Allergy THIS SUNDAY Sept 29th! Will you please support us with a donation and help us reach our goal?

Sophia, age 7 has severe food allergies and the Food Allergy Network (now F.A.R.E.) has helped us negotiate the everyday challenges that come along with having a family member with this life threatening condition. So, we are giving back in hopes that many others will receive FARE's assistance.

Not a day has gone by in the last 5 years that we haven't thought about food allergies. When Sophia had her first bite of peanut butter and had a severe reaction it was terrifying! With the help of FARE we manage our food allergy situation with confidence.

Please help us by donating and supporting Food Allergy Research and Education.
Many thanks!!!

**Give at the $20 level or more and receive Todd Burge's CD for children and grownups entitled "Character Building". The CD includes songs inspired by and written along with Sophia and Will. After you give, please email tb@toddburge.com for your free CD. Thank you so much!

Coming up
Tim O'Brien and Darrell Scott with Todd Burge
OCT 11th - Morgantown WV tickets at www.toddburge.com 

“Todd belongs in the company of Peter Stampfel, Todd Snider and Paul Thorn with Roger Miller winking from beyond. Look upon his works, ye Mighty, and despair! ” Larry Groce - Host of NPR's Mountain Stage

“his insights sneak up on you. He just keeps getting better and better.”
Tim O'Brien - Singer-Songwriter, Grammy Winner Super Human

“He’s a deeply original, even quirky writer, but his stuff kind of works its way into your skull and improves it.” 
Craig H. - Music City Roots

A COMPLETE LIST OF TOUR DATES www.toddburge.com 

Todd's "Puppy Giveaway"! ALSO; McMurray PA (Two Shows) This weekend.

Hi All! Check out the video about my "puppy giveaway"!  

 Who do you know in the Pittsburgh PA area? More specifically McMurray PA? Let them know I'll be playing two shows there this Friday and Saturday. Friday's show is about sold out I think. Saturday's 2PM show will be a workshop of sorts for musicians and songwriters as well. More can be found by clicking on "Tours" here. Thank you! Sincerely, Todd

Don Dixon & Hey Mavis - Does It Get Any Better?? Coming to Pittsburgh Area Next Week - Fields of Gettysburg, Tim O'Brien, Darrell Scott and more more more!!!

Hi All,
My pal and producer Don Dixon will be performing an intimate solo set (but it'll rock like crazy!) at The Adelphia in Marietta Ohio this Friday at 8pm. This is worth the trip folks. You might know Don's solo work. He has put out many fine solo CDs as well as one with his famous wife, Marti Jones. Dixon has written songs covered by the likes of  Joe Cocker and had a song in the Winona Rider movie "Heathers" entitled Teenage Suicide. Oh, he has produced many acts including R.E.M. and the Smithereens and uhm, Todd Burge. Don puts on an amazing show. There is no hype needed with Dixon. A real inspiration. His friends, Hey Mavis will play a set afterwards. I have their new CD Honey Man which is also produced by Dixon.  A great rootsy Folk rock blend. They are smooth at times and they are rough and rockin' too. They were finalists at Telluride last year!  This is some serious music. Stop by, you won't be disappointed. Tickets www.theadelphia.com only $7 in advance! Lisa and I will go early and have dinner. Join us?

I'll be playing two special shows in the PITTSBURGH area next week. Sept 20 and 21.
The 20th is getting close to selling out. Please click on "tours" here www.toddburge.com and tell your Pittsburgh friends for me. Thanks

Upcoming shows: Fields of Gettysburg Sept 28 - Marietta Ohio (A certain sell out) FARE Walk - Morgantown WV Sept 29.. Playing with Tim O'Brien and Darrell Scott in Morgantown and looking forward to returning to Frostburg next month too. Added some shows in TN this week. Playing with Scott Miller in Dec at the Down Home in Johnson City TN. Oh, 63 EYES will be playing 123 Pleasant Street's 15th Anniversary with J.Marinelli and The Phantom Six Oct 18th. It'll RIP!  Please click on tours here www.toddburge.com

Thank you for supporting what I love to do in life.. seriously.
Sincerely,
Todd

Looking Back at VA & MD, The "Ohio Guys Tour" and More.

HI EVERYONE!
If you'd like to keep up with my tours, please sign up to my mailing list here tb@toddburge.com and like my page here www.facebook.com/toddburgemusic 

I've just added more shows in Pittsburgh, Knoxville and more. 

Speaking of touring, I had a fantastic time rejoining old friends and finding new ones on my run through Maryland and Virginia last week.
Check out some of the pics and videos I gathered along the way.

Thanks for allowing me to do what I love to do. 

The last week was full of surprises in four venues I had never played.

Dante's - Frostburg MD

Charlie's Motel in Frostburg. My reluctance to stay at this "American Owned"

Motel was offset by the fact that it was solar powered. Is that silly? Probably.

Pic by Lisa Sheirer
What a hip music space this is. Thanks Sinead and Charlie and special thanks to Lisa Sheirer for hooking me up with the venue. My first performance in Frostburg was perfect. Fine people in that audience too! Looking forward to seeing you again in Oct. Check my "tours" out here www.toddburge.com 

BETHESDA MD KIDS WORKSHOP AND SHOW

Thanks to John and Allison Bolten for the Bethesda and Upperville "hook up".

Kazoo workshop (no joke) followed by a performance with the kids. 

UPPERVILLE VA  - LITTLE GIDDING CONCERTS

I drove up to the Potter's house and met Jamie for the first time.

Within 30 seconds I felt we were good friends.

The View from the Stage at Little Gidding. No Kidding.

Heard a lot of good songs at Little Gidding by John and Allison Bolten Amy Potter Sullivan etc.
This tune by Jamie (in the video) was running through my head the next day so I asked him to
play it one more time before I hit the road. Google their music. Check out "The Whiskey Darlin's" too.

FREDERICKSBURG VA
The "Ohio Guys" Tour 2013. Somehow this WV boy became part of this 20 year old tradition. Bruce Dalzell and Billy Rhinehart have traveled to Fredericksburg VA to meet up with old pals Pete Mealy and Laurie Rose Griffith annually for many years now. I remember Laurie when she reigned supreme over the Contemporary Folk Scene at OU back in the late 80s or early 90s. It was great to see them play at the Colonial Tavern on Friday. Bruce, Billy and I played at Griffin's Book store on Saturday with Harlan Dalzell, Bruce's son, making a cameo. The after party was the best. Long time Athens Ohio songwriter, Pat White blew me away (pun unintended) with his Balloon song. Corina Dalzell sang some originals on the porch. Harlan did too. These folks whether blood related or not are all family. I was honored to be part of this special gathering. Thanks Bruce, Pete, Laurie and all.

Above Pic 1 - Pete, Laurie and Henry Pic 2 - Harlan
Pic 3 - Laurie, Pat, Bruce Pic 4 Corina and Harlan

PORCH VIDEOS by Harlan & Corina Dalzell

AUGUST TOUR - Todd Burge plays Frostburg, Upperville, Bethesda and Fredericksburg

Hi friends! I will be in Frostburg, MD, Upperville VA, Bethesda MD and Fredericksburg VA this month. Please share this event page with your friends who live in the DC area and Frostburg.
https://www.facebook.com/events/224463701037868/
Thank you!



See dates below

Todd Burge www.toddburge.com
www.facebook.com/toddburgemusic
http://www.youtube.com/toddburge

"Todd belongs in the company of Peter Stampfel, Todd Snider and Paul Thorn with Roger Miller winking from beyond. Dixon, O'Brien and Malone put up the perfect front to make it all seem so normal. Look upon his works, ye Mighty, and despair!"
Larry Groce – Host of NPR’s Mountain Stage


Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at 8:00pm
Frostburg, MD
Dante's - 8PM
Todd Burge in Concert
www.dantesbarfrostburg.com


Thursday, August 15, 2013 at 1:30 and 3PM
Bethesda, MD
World Music Summer Camp for Kids
Workshop & Concert
Todd Burge kazoo worshop for kids 3-8 and concert
World Music Summer Camp for Kids
7701 Bradley Blvd.
Bethesda, Maryland 20817
Phone 301-910-1669 (host)
Email camp@musicKidsProgram.com
Website http://www.MusicKidsProgram.com/


Thursday, August 15, 2013 at 7:30pm
Upperville, VA
Little Gidding Presents: TODD BURGE HOUSE CONCERT
21748 Greengarden Road, Upperville, Virginia 20184
For questions email whiskeydarlings@aol.com


Friday, August 16, 2013 at 8:00pm
Fredericksburg, VA- Colonial Tavern - Griffith, Mealy, Burge, Rhinehart & Dalzells - A hootenanny!
406 Lafayette Blvd Fredericksburg, VA 22401
irishbrigadetavern.com


Saturday, August 17, 2013 at 8:00pm
Fredericksburg, VA
The Griffin Bookshop and Coffee Bar
Burge, Dalzells and Rhinehart
723 Caroline St., Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401
https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Griffin-Bookshop-and-Coffee-Bar/73423219180
(540) 899-8041


www.toddburge.com

In Athens at Donkey This Saturday - Also: LEARN/TEACH Todd the Banjo!

Hi everyone,
First off, check out my music here and my videos here.  I have some nice shows to announce later this year in Virginia, Maryland, Tennessee and more. Check my tour page for all the details. 

I'll be at Donkey Coffee in Athens Ohio this Saturday Aug 3 at 8pm with Bruce Dalzell and Billy Rhinehart. We are tooling up for our Maryland tour later this month. I'm really looking forward to this Saturday's show. Donkey is one of my favorite listening venues.

I think I'm simultaneously  teaching and learning claw hammer style banjo. Watch this video and see what I mean.


Hope to see you very soon at a show.
Thank you for allowing me to do what I must do.
Sincerely,
Todd

Todd Burge Praising Arts Organizations & The Importance of "Music In The Schools"

Hi All,
I'll be playing a show for kids this Saturday in Pomeroy Ohio!
Big River Bend Blues Bash (by The Court Street Grill - 1PM
Check out my "Tours" page for more details.
They'll be giving away free harmonicas and kazoos to kids 2-12!
www.toddburge.com

Todd Burge Praising Arts Organizations & Music in Schools A video praising the efforts of Arts Organizations everywhere and dedicated to Eli Joe Tracewell who told me "When I was in middle school, you taught me how to play the harmonica for the Blues in the Schools program. It's been seven years! Still one of my favorite memories!" Download and listen to Todd Burge music for Grownups and Kids here www.toddburge.com

Burge Plays WTAP and Parkersburg's City Park

Sophia and Will Burge take over WTAP - Watch them live on Daybreak this Monday morning
July 15 between 6 and 7AM

Please share and invite your facebook friends to this event!
https://www.facebook.com/events/515371721850466/

Todd Burge performs a FREE concert of songs for kids and grownups at a special fund raiser for the Criss Elementary School Bleachers (more below)

This is part of the Artsbridge Summer Concert Series In The Park
Made possible by Wendy's
Band Shell - City Park – Parkersburg, WV
7PM – Free
Thursday, July 18th 
Bring a lawn chair or blanket.

if rain, they move it to the large horse shoe tossin' shelter

++++A message from Todd about the Criss School Bleachers Fundraiser+++++

Our daughter Sophia (7) and son, Will (9) both attend Criss Elementary School in Parkersburg WV. I'm hoping that this concert will bring attention to the fact that the School 
is in great need of new bleachers in their Gymnasium. The current bleachers have been there since the school was built back in the 50s and will not hold the entire student body. They do not meet code and are dangerous and difficult for small children as well as seniors to negotiate. New bleachers will cost around $30,000 or more. Thanks to generous donations from the community and various businesses, we have raised a few thousand dollars. 

We are looking forward to a day when the kids and family of Criss Elementary School can enjoy holiday shows, awards ceremonies and sporting events together safely. 

Will you help? 

Any donation however large or small will be appreciated.

The Criss School PTA will be “passing the hat” during this performance. 

If you would like to donate right now, please send Check or money order to:

Criss Elementary School
Attn: Bleacher Fund
2800 22nd St Parkersburg, WV 26101-3812
Telephone: 304-420-9522. 

Thank you!
Todd
http://www.artsbridgeonline.org/mayorsmusicseries.html

Mountain Stage and More This Weekend June 29 and 30!

Hi Everyone!

THIS SATURDAY JUNE 29th

I'll be playing two kids shows (adults will dig too) tomorrow and conducting a songwriters workshop with Mountain Stage Music Director Ron Sowell! It is part of FestivALL in Charleston WV. Check out times etc on my "tours" link. It's free!

On Sunday I'm proud to say that I'll be singing a John Walsh tune from a wonderful CD I co-produced called "The Fields of Gettysburg" on NPR's Mountain Stage in Charleston WV at the Cultural Center. John Walsh and Jessica Baldwin will both sing a song from the project as well. We'll be backed by the Mountain Stage Band! That's this Sunday June 30. Tickets here. www.mountainstage.org. Jason Isbell and others are on the bill as well. Check out this fine project here. http://johnawalsh.bandcamp.com/album/the-fields-of-gettysburg

Hope to see you at a show this weekend!

Sincerely,

Todd

This Weekend AND a Video for you: Buffalo Skinners by Todd Burge (Traditional)

Hi everyone! 

 I'll be returning to Pittsburgh to play one of my favorite radio shows on the planet Saturday Light Brigade (Syndicated)! I'll be live around 11AM eastern. Click on my "tours" link above for details. Then, I'll be performing that same evening at 7pm at David's Music House near Pittsburgh. Tell your Pittsburgh friends and family!

Here's a traditional song I've arranged and tweaked a bit called Buffalo Skinners. I'm thinking about recording it on my next CD.

Hope to see you soon!

Sincerely,

Todd

I Saw Marsha Ferber Last Saturday

I saw Marsha Ferber Last Saturday

They say you can't go back

But who are they?

I saw Marsha Ferber last Saturday

In the blast of a punk song

Way too short

In the struggle to channel George Jones

I'll never stop loving her

I saw Marsha Ferber last Saturday

In the sweat drenched floor

Adjacent to a Dry House

In the radio waves

In the eyes of the mosh pit

I saw Marsha Ferber last Saturday

She whispered in my ear

"Good work Todd, I'm proud of you...

I'm proud of all of you"

I saw Marsha Ferber last Saturday

At 123 positively Pleasant Street

In an inbred gene pool

In a powerful gathering

In a growing family

In an unbroken circle

That spins back and back and forward

I saw Marsha Ferber

Last and last and last

Last Saturday

Todd Burge - May 29 2013 

63 EYES and THE LARRIES-Why I'm Living In My Past This Weekend

My first band, way back in 1985 was called The Larries, (pictured here from the Parkersburg News back in 1985 .(i'm the horizontal one) I later formed a band called 63 Eyes and we performed and recorded for years. We still do on rare occasion. We were based in Morgantown and Parkersburg WV as I went to school at WVU. This weekend (May 24 and 25 2013) both bands will get together to pay tribute to Marsha Ferber and The Underground Railroad at 123 Pleasant Street in Morgantown along with many other friends and bands. That show has been sold out for some time. We added a show for this Friday in Marietta Ohio and as of this writing there are still some tickets left for that. (See link below)  

Marsha Ferber was like a mother to many of the Morgantown bands. She went missing back in 1988 and was never heard from or found. She and the Morgantown scene folks who I will forever call "family" consisted of all those fine people who ran our favorite music venue, The Underground Railroad with Ferber back in the day. It was a real fertile time for music in Morgantown with the amazing WVU radio station, U-92 supporting us young, up and coming artists along with The Underground. So, I'm digging into my musical past this weekend along with many of my musical friends to pay tribute to all of them. I am grateful. Love, Todd

This Friday - The Adelphia Music Hall - Marietta Ohio
63 Eyes, Jimmy Clinton Band
The Phantom Six

with cameo's by

The Larries and Triple Shot!

Tickets still avail www.theadelphia.com
1-740-374-8278

This Saturday SOLD OUT - 123 Pleasant Street Morgantown WV
63 Eyes, Th' Inbred, Gene Pool,
Jet Set Vapour Trails
The Darby's, Reflexsive Repetition
With cameos by
The Larries, Triple Shot and Velez Manifesto

Tribute and Reunion for Marsha Ferber and the Underground Railroad

Facebook event page for Sold out morgantown show this Saturday. (way  way more than you need..ha)

https://www.facebook.com/events/148223515327547/?fref=ts

Info on 80s Underground Railroad owner MARSHA FERBER
http://www.123pleasantstreet.com/misc/history/4

http://www.123pleasantstreet.com/images/history/history4-ferberabsence.gif

THE LARRIES - 1985 Parkersburg News and Sentinel

Jimmy Clinton, Wesley Poole, Mark Poole and Todd Burge (horizontal) 

Larries on WV Public TV back in 1985 introduced by Larry Groce

63 EYES - LIVE at Nell's Chicken Coop - 1987 - TRUCKER'S MISERY

The Larries May 2013

63 EYES - Mark Poole, Todd Burge and Perry Kirk 1987 NYC

www.toddburge.com
(c)2013 

BILL KIRCHEN (Grammy Nominee & Swell Human) DUO TOUR with Todd Burge in Ohio & WV (A FREE WORKSHOP TOO!)

Hi Everyone! I so excited to be playing some shows with the amazing BILL KIRCHEN in early May. Will you be joining us? I certainly would love to see you there! Read more and thanks for your kinds support.
Sincerely, Todd























SONGWRITERS WILL SURELY BENEFIT FROM THE FREE WORKSHOP WITH GRAMMY NOMINEE BILL KIRCHEN!
Kirchen has worked with Elvis Costello, Nick Lowe and many many more!

Bill Kirchen with Tim Reynolds (of the Dave Matthews Band)


BARBOURSVILLE, WV, MORGANTOWN, WV, MARIETTA OHIO AND CANTON TOO

The "Titan of the Telecaster", Mr "Hot Rod Lincoln" himself, teams up with WV's "Sultan of Sardonic" for a handful of dynamic evenings full of twisted stories and distraction packed folk rock-a-country-twang-a-billy. This means you'll really dig what these to cats lay on you! **Thursday May 2 - 7PM Barboursville WV – Route 60 Music http://www.route60music.com/ Call 304.736.7466 for tickets **Friday May 3 -8PM Marietta Ohio -The Adelphia Music Hall www.theadelphia.com or call 1-740-374-8278 SPECIAL WORKSHOP **Saturday May 4 (Guitar/Songwriter Workshop) 12noon Marietta Ohio - The Colony Theatre http://www.colonytheatre.com/ This workshop is free and brought to you by The Ohio Arts Council **Saturday May 4th - 8PM Morgantown WV– The Monongalia Arts Center (MAC) http://www.monartscenter.com/ Tickets! http://www.monartscenter.com/shop **Sunday May 5th -8PM Canton, OH The Kathleen Howland Theatre www.secondapril.org Part of the "Don Dixon's Basement" series Don Dixon will serve as host and perform along! EXPERIENCE THEIR WORK BILL KIRCHEN http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AygmkvRjqos TODD BURGE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3G8HOF9aP5Q Bill Kirchen www.billkirchen.com Grammy nominated guitarist, singer and songwriter Bill Kirchen is one of the fortunate few who can step onto any stage, play those trademark licks that drove his seminal Commander Cody classic Hot Rod Lincoln into the Top Ten, and elicit instant recognition for a career that has spanned over 40 years and includes guitar work with Nick Lowe, Emmylou Harris, Doug Sahm, Elvis Costello and many more. Named “A Titan of the Telecaster” by Guitar Player Magazine, he celebrates an American musical tradition where rock 'n' roll and country music draws upon its origins in blues and bluegrass, Western swing from Texas and California honky-tonk. His current CD Word To The Wise on Proper American features duets with many of these artists he's worked with, including Elvis, Nick, Maria Muldaur and Dan Hicks. Johnny Cash - "I think he's great." Nick Lowe - "A devastating culmination of the elegant and the funky, a really sensational musician with enormous depth." Pop Matters - "He is one of the singular instrumental stylists of American roots music, and to hear his sound once is to have it indelibly etched on one’s musical memory." No Depression - "You might call [Hot Rod Lincoln] the Triumph of the Telecaster. Then again, you might say that about Kirchen's whole career." 3rd Coast Music - "Most discographies have their ups and downs, but Bill Kirchen's albums just get better and better." San Francisco Chronicle - "Kirchen can count on the respect of anybody who knows his work." Puremusic.com - "one of the classic American artists." Austin-American Statesman - "Bill Kirchen rules, it's just that simple...scorching guitar runs in all directions..." Indy Week - "one of the best guitarists in the land" Vintage Guitar Magazine - "an American treasure" Todd Burge www.toddburge.com "Defying gravity and age, Todd just gets better. This collection includes songs that no one else could have conceived, much less written. Todd belongs in the company of Peter Stampfel, Todd Snider and Paul Thorn with Roger Miller winking from beyond. Dixon, O'Brien and Malone put up the perfect front to make it all seem so normal. Look upon his works, ye Mighty, and despair!" Larry Groce – Host of NPR’s Mountain Stage Todd Burge's songs are mostly stories that inhabit his invented characters. The scat singing and lyrical humor lighten the mood of some heavy subjects, letting his insights sneak up on you. Producer Don Dixon said, "With wit and pathos in equal measure, Todd Burge takes on subjects in his songs that never occur to most folks. Subjects too quirky, too controversial, too obtuse for most writers to get a handle on”. Over the last three decades, Burge, has played everything from Alternative/Punk Rock to Bluegrass, performing over 100 shows per year in venues as diverse as CBGB’s with his band 63 Eyes, to the The Country Music Hall of Fame and the Kennedy Center. He is a repeat guest on NPR's Mountain Stage and has been called the “dean of WV songwriters”, by the show’s host, Larry Groce. Burge has performed and toured with Tim O’Brien, Kathy Mattea, Lucinda Williams, Bela Fleck, Mike Seeger, Larry Groce, Ricky Skaggs and many others. In 2013 he is getting together with Bill "Hot Rod Lincoln" Kirchen for a few duo concerts. In 2012, Burge released two CDs, One for grownups entitled “Building Characters” produced by Don Dixon (R.E.M. Mary Chapin Carpenter) and featuring Tim O’Brien (Hot Rize, Mark Knopfler, Steve Martin) and one for children entitled “Character Building”. The Children’s CD will serve as an ongoing fundraiser for The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network. His high energy shows are packed with songs and stories of bizarre characters and critters, from dogs to sharks to humans and beyond. Burge has the ability to twist his catchy tunes into something we can all relate to. Todd Burge also hosts his own radio show and podcast, Songwriter Night with Todd Burge. He resides with his wife Lisa and two young children, Sophia (7) and William (9) in Parkersburg WV. For bookings or more info www.toddburge.com (304)481-2766 Other websites of interest www.facebook.com/toddburgemusic www.twitter.com/toddburge

Todd Was A Punk Rocker? 63 Eyes & The Larries Reunite in May!

63 Eyes NYC 1988
(Mark Poole, Todd Burge and Perry Kirk) Pic by Chuck Wells

TWO SHOWS ONLY & ONE IS SOLD OUT!

Tickets for 63 Eyes/The Larries/Jimmy Clinton Band/Phantom Six and Triple Shot available now

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Before I started playing acoustic music fulltime, I was a punk rocker!  Well, kind of,… at any rate, I played Rock and Roll and it was fun and noisy, yet melodic. In May, I’ll be revisiting some of this music from my past with some great friends. Two shows only, one in Marietta Ohio (May 24) and one SOLD OUT show May 25^th.

We really hope to see you May24th in Marietta Ohio for this rare show!  Sincerely, Todd 

63 EYES, THE JIMMY CLINTON BAND, PHANTOM SIX 

with cameo appearances by THE LARRIES and TRIPLE SHOT! 

The Adelphia Music Hall - Marietta Ohio

Tickets go on sale Saturday March 23rd 12noon

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or by calling

1-740-374-8278

Dine here, Play here, stay here!

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A rare concert by 

63 EYES

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Featuring

Todd Burge, Billy Sheeder, Mark Poole and Perry Kirk

AND

THE JIMMY CLINTON BAND

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jimmy-Clinton-Band/266892270031779

AND

THE PHANTOM SIX

https://www.facebook.com/theP6?ref=ts&fref=ts

a cameo by

THE LARRIES!!!

featuring Todd Burge, Jimmy Clinton, Mark Poole and Wesley Poole!

www.facebook.com/thelarries

A cameo by

TRIPLE SHOT!

The traditional country alter ego of 63 Eyes

Tickets go on sale Saturday March 23rd 12noon

www.theadelphia.com

or by calling

1-740-374-8278

Dine here, Play here, stay here!

www.theadelphia.com

www.thehacketthotel.com

www.63eyes.com

www.toddburge.com

BILL KIRCHEN & TODD BURGE DUO TOUR DATES

The "Titan of the Telecaster", Mr "Hot Rod Lincoln" himself, teams up with WV's "Sultan of Sardonic" for a handful of dynamic evenings full of twisted stories and distraction packed folk rock-a-country-twang-a-billy. This means you'll really dig what these to cats lay on you!

Thursday May 2 - 7PM

Barboursville WV – Route 60 Music

http://www.route60music.com

Friday May 3 -8PM

Marietta Ohio -The Adelphia Music Hall

www.theadelphia.com

Saturday May 4 (Guitar/Songwriter Workshop) 12noon

Marietta Ohio - The Colony Theatre

http://www.colonytheatre.com/

This workshop is free and brought to you by

The Ohio Arts Council

Saturday May 4th - 8PM

Morgantown WV– The Monongalia Arts Center (MAC)

http://www.monartscenter.com/

Sunday May 5th -8PM

Canton, OH The Kathleen Howland Theatre

www.secondapril.org

Part of the "Don Dixon's Basement" series

Don Dixon will serve as host and perform along!

Bill Kirchen

www.billkirchen.com

Grammy nominated guitarist, singer and songwriter Bill Kirchen is one of the fortunate few who can step onto any stage, play those trademark licks that drove his seminal Commander Cody classic Hot Rod Lincoln into the Top Ten, and elicit instant recognition for a career that has spanned over 40 years and includes guitar work with Nick Lowe, Emmylou Harris, Doug Sahm, Elvis Costello and many more. Named “A Titan of the Telecaster” by Guitar Player Magazine, he celebrates an American musical tradition where rock 'n' roll and country music draws upon its origins in blues and bluegrass, Western swing from Texas and California honky-tonk. His current CD Word To The Wise on Proper American features duets with many of these artists he's worked with, including Elvis, Nick, Maria Muldaur and Dan Hicks

TODD BURGE

www.toddburge.com

"Defying gravity and age, Todd just gets better. This collection includes songs that no one else could have conceived, much less written. Todd belongs in the company of Peter Stampfel, Todd Snider and Paul Thorn with Roger Miller winking from beyond. Dixon, O'Brien and Malone put up the perfect front to make it all seem so normal.

Look upon his works, ye Mighty, and despair!"

Larry Groce – Host of NPR’s Mountain Stage

"Man I have really been digging your Building Characters CD. Sometimes I literally laugh out loud at the some of the lines and stories. Great stuff Todd. The Jesus Night Light song cracks me up, but the whole CD is really original. My thanks and compliments to you."

Jason Ringenberg/Jason & The Scorchers/Farmer Jason

Over the last two decades, Todd Burge, has played everything from Alternative Rock to Bluegrass, performing over 100 shows per year in venues as diverse as CBGB’s, The Country Music Hall of Fame and the Kennedy Center. Burge is a repeat guest on Public Radio’s Mountain Stage and has been called the “dean of WV songwriters, the best we have”, by the show’s host, Larry Groce. Burge has performed and toured with Tim O’Brien, Kathy Mattea, Lucinda Williams, Bela Fleck, Mike Seeger, Larry Groce, Ricky Skaggs and many others.

In April of this year, Burge will release two CDs, One for grownups entitled “Building Characters” produced by Don Dixon (R.E.M. Mary Chapin Carpenter) and featuring Tim O’Brien (Hot Rize, Mark Knopfler, Steve Martin) and one for children entitled “Character Building”. The Children’s CD will serve as an ongoing fundraiser for The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network. His high energy shows are packed with songs and stories of bizarre characters and critters, from dogs to sharks to humans and beyond. Burge has the ability to twist his catchy tunes into something we can all relate to. Todd Burge also hosts his own radio show and podcast, Songwriter Night with Todd Burge. He resides with his wife Lisa and two young children, Sophia (6) and William (8) in Parkersburg WV.