Sarah Greene -- Sarah creates a distinctive sound with her strong blues-oriented guitar work, haunting melodies, and stark lyrics. Sarah's jazz and blues playing echoes the past while pushing the limits of the genre. She has just released her debut album on the 1-800-PRIME CD label.
Ellis Paul -- This Postcrypt favorite hails all the way from Boston and calls himself an "urban folksinger." With a rich voice, moving guitar playing, and the sensibility of an inner-city social worker, Ellis promises a moving performance. Ellis' recent honors include an appearance at this year's Newport Folk Festival, a coveted Boston Music Award, and the release of his second album, Stories.
Frank Christian -- This acoustic guitar virtuoso is a veteran of the New York folk scene, having appeared at Gerde's Folk City and the Speakeasy. His song "Three Flights Up" was a recent standout on Nanci Griffith's album of covers Other Voices, Other Rooms. He's taking time out from his busy tour as a member of Nanci's Blue Moon Orchestra, so don't miss it!
Jon Svetkey -- John's lyrics evoke laughter and nodding approval, provoke debate and heated discussion, and demand attention. He takes folk song traditions and twists them together with contemporary language and rhythm.
Ansel Matthews -- Ansel is a great guitarist with an exceptional voice which has made him a Postcrypt regular for the past several years. If you've already heard Ansel's smooth style and catchy rhythms, you know he's a must-see!
Brian O'Neill -- Brian is half of the NYC duo Minus Ted. He'll be bringing some friends with him to close out the night with his engaging lyrics and guitar-driven sound.
5 Chinese Brothers -- They're not Chinese, and they're not brothers, but this quintet has developed a cult following in their 11 years of playing at the Postcrypt. Their debut album Singer, Songwriter, Beggarman, Thief has received rave reviews in Rolling Stone, CMJ, and Newsday.
Jim Gaudet -- Jim started his career as flat picker and mandolin player, but now sings and strums his guitar. A regular at Albany's respected Caffe Lena, Jim's return engagement at the Postcrypt is always a crowd pleaser.
Barbara Kessler -- Barbara has been stunning audiences with her soulful, mesmerizing voice since 1989. She's appeared with John Gorka, Patty Larkin, and the Story, and is featured on Christine Lavin's compilation, Big Times in a Small Town.
The Nields -- This Connecticut-based trio consists of sisters Nerissa and Katryna Nield plus Nerissa's husband, David. Their powerful voices evoke the drive and strength of the Indigo Girls and the harmonic complexity of the Roches.
Peter Gallway -- Peter is a singer-songwriter whose styles range from a capella to urban-acoustic-funk to jazz-pop. He has also written songs for Bette Midler and has produced albums by Cliff Eberhardt, Aztec Two-Step.
Richard Julian -- Richard Julian's music covers a wide range of influences, but keeps in the tradition of well-crafted songs with smart lyrics and real melodies. He is a fixture at the annual Fast Folk Revue at the Bottom Line, he has appeared at Nashville's respected Bluebird Cafe, and he has toured extensively in Switzerland and Italy.
Coming in October: The Low Road, Dave's True Story, Jim Infantino.