Blending intricate guitar work, smooth vocal melodies and a groove, Justin Roth offers up a rousing potpourri of new acoustic folk. Knowing that he stands on shoulders of those who came before him, he’s been compared to the likes of Michael Hedges, David Wilcox, Martin Sexton and Willy Porter. A fan once said that when Justin plays guitar, “it’s more than just an instrument but an extension of himself.” Seeing him perform, you see what they mean. Take an eye off him for a second, and you would swear that there were more instruments on stage.
"Fans of Leo Kottke or Michael Hedges will find themselves right at home
with the intricate guitar work...beautifully written lyrics." - San Francisco Art Magazine
As a self-taught fingerstyle guitarist, Justin’s inventive technique leaves people asking themselves ‘how’d he do that?’ as he expresses a new voice of the guitar.This voice is what creates his unique and engaging sound. His songwriting style is an artful mix ranging from insightful metaphors, to clever stories with a twisted sense of humor, to the familiar imagery of the world around us. From time to time, you'll also catch him accompanying himself or backing up other artists on percussion such as LJ Booth, Tom Prasada-Rao or Chris Cunningham.
Date, Time, and Location
Date
Saturday, February 9, 2008
Time
8:00 pm CT - 10:00 pm CT
Location
Sun Prairie United Methodist Church 702 North Street Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Java Notes will present a series of coffeehouse concerts, these evenings will be designed to raise funds for local non-profit organizations. The first season will run from January to November of 2008, excluding June, July and August, on the second Saturday of the month. Each evening will feature a different folk music performer, equal exchange (fair trade) coffee and hot chocolate, and desserts. A share of the proceeds from admissions and refreshments will go to the partner organization of the evening.>
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Java Notes has selected 4 non-profit organizations to serve as partner organizations for the first season:>
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1. The Boys and Girls Club of Dane County provides low-income children with the tools they need to succeed in life.>
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2. Habitat for Humanity is an international organization which enlists community support to help low income families build their own homes.>
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3. Luke House of Madison is a community meal ministry that feeds approximately fifty homeless persons each evening. Although it is currently on hiatus from providing a monthly meal, SPUMC has had a longstanding relationship with Luke House and fully supports its ministry.>
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4. The Wisconsin AIDS Network provides AIDS prevention education and services and case management.>