WOODY HAWLEY CONCERT SERIES
Ron Sowell, artistic director
This special series brings some of the most celebrated singer-songwriters to perform in the Clay Center’s Walker Theater. Relax with friends in an intimate cabaret-style setting and experience the fine musicianship and outstanding vocal talent of the featured artist. As a bonus, one of the region's best artists will begin each performance by playing a short set. Concerts start at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for seniors and students. Subscribe to all seven shows and save 10 percent! It's just $94.50 for adults and $63 for seniors and students. Call 304-561-3570.
2009 - 2010 Performance Season
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DON HENRY
Saturday, March 20, 2010, 7:30 pm
Grammy Award winner Don Henry’s songs have been recorded by legends like Ray Charles and Conway Twitty, but they shine most when heard by the very artist who wrote them. His unique perspective is expressed in memorable melodies and smart arrangements that appeal to listeners across the nation.
MAD AGNES
Saturday, April 10, 2010, 7:30 pm
From simple a cappella to breathtaking instrumentation, Mad Agnes delights, incites and heals. The trio “brims with funny showmanship, the most agile, rambunctious harmonies and intense beauty” (The Boston Herald).
RON SOWELL
Saturday, May 1, 2010, 7:30 pm
Best known for his role as the musical director of Mountain Stage, Ron Sowell is also a dynamic singer-songwriter, guitarist and performer. He has traveled all over the world playing with well-known performers like Lyle Lovett, Kathy Mattea and Sarah McLachlan.
Sponsored by: Dan & Kathy Foster
2009 - 2010 Past Performances
LITTLE TOBY WALKER
Saturday, September 19, 2009, 7:30 pm
Virtuoso guitarist Little Toby Walker is skilled at blues, rags and hot country picking. The New York Times credits him with helping to “fire up” the blues resurgence. Famed bluesman John Hammond declares him “a real killer with fantastic technique.”
Sponsored by: The Law Firm of Berthold, Tiano & O'Dell
THE DREAMSICLES
Saturday, November 7, 2009, 7:30 pm
This talented Texas-based folk pop duo features two voices, a guitar and intricate harmonies. The Washington Post calls their songs “cleverly-worded pop confections that swiftly live up to the pair’s billing.”
Sponsored by: West Virginia Health Care Association
HANK WILLIAMS TRIBUTE
Saturday, January 9, 2010, 7:30 pm
Back by popular demand! Celebrate the life and legacy of Hank Williams with an encore performance by John Lilly, Rob McNurlin, Buddy Griffin and other artists who will honor the memory of this so-called “Hillbilly Shakespeare.”
Sponsored by: Peyton Law Firm
DARRELL SCOTT
Saturday, February 6, 2010, 7:30 pm
Award-winning songwriter Darrell Scott has penned country-pop tunes for stars like Garth Brooks, Faith Hill and the Dixie Chicks. Critics call his songs “brilliantly clever” (USA Today) and praise his “powerful songwriting, passionate vocals and masterful picking” (Entertainment Tonight).
Sponsored by: Energize WV with Natural Gas