Ken Parsons

KEN PARSONS
+ the WAILIN’ WHALENS
Saturday, Feb 3, 2024
7-9:30 p.m.

Eclectic Singer/Songwriter from Coshocton

KEN is an excellent singer/songwriter from Coshocton who has become a favorite at JC, performing here last November and with the Castros here last August, plus numerous open mics. Ken plays all over Ohio and has wowed us with his vocals, musicianship and his surprisingly eclectic repertoire - ranging from "Summertime" (Gershwin) to "Rainbow Connection (Kermit the Frog) to John Prine to Pink Floyd! - Opening will be Dennis and Lela Whalen - the WAILIN' WHALENS - Country, folk rock
Charles Sealy

CHARLES SEALY
Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024
7-9:30 p.m.

Country and Blues

Charles is an excellent BLUES and Country singer/guitarist with a wonderful deep voice that reaches way down - great for the blues, Johnny Cash and Brook Benton ("Rainy Night in Georgia"). He does marvelous creative adaptations of standards such as "Take Me Home, Country Roads" and he plays dynamic electric and steel guitar with great riffs. Charles is always popular playing at venues around town, at 4th Fridays and, of course, at JC!
String Theory

STRING THEORY
Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024
7-10 p.m.

‘60s-‘80s+ Acoustic Rock!

This excellent upbeat band is one of the best around that plays spot on classic ‘60s-‘80s rock. Jefferson Airplane, Beatles, CCR, Eagles and more. Excellent musicians with great vocal harmonies – and Arie’s awesome lead vocals! A JC favorite – they are lots of fun, very good and very entertaining! ARIE SHIVELY (lead singer, guitar), ERIC DALESANDRY (bass, singer), KERRY PATESEL (guitar, mandolin, singer), BRUCE GOLL (percussion).
Long Tall Deb and Colin John

LONG TALL DEB &
COLIN JOHN
Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024
7-9:30 p.m.

Award-Winning Blues

Texas-bred blues vocalist and songwriter LONG TALL DEB & COLIN JOHN, Hawaiian Big Island slack key guitarist/singer. Winner of the Chicago Blues Challenge. Best described as "genre-bending" and "refreshingly original", the richly-textured layers of their music incorporate world influence with a soul-blues base picked up on their travels throughout India, Nepal, Hawaii and the American South. Their latest CD, “Dragonfly” climbed high on blues, Americana and jam band charts, a testament to their crossover appeal. 
BLUESSWING HOLIDAY SHOW

BLUESSWING HOLIDAY SHOW
Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023
7-9:30 p.m.

“Jazzy, Bluesy, Swingy – a great mix” and Christmasy!

BLUESSWING explores the blues and popular song roots of American music, from W.C. Handy to B.B. King, from Thomas “Fats” Waller to Nat “King” Cole -and adds the occasional Beatles or Elvis number to spice things up. The solid rhythmic foundation of bass (CARL YAFFEY), drums (WILLIE CARR), and banjo (JACKIE LAMUTH) allows our tasteful lead guitar (JOHN SHERMAN) and distinctive vocals (BILL KERWIN) to send this classic mix of tunes straight to your hearts.
JC All-Star Almost New Years Eve Show, The Brickwalk Nights

THE BRICKWALK NIGHTS
Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023
7-9:30 p.m.

The Full Band!

An All-Time JC favorite band performing a widely diverse and upbeat program. INCLUDING XMAS songs for this show. Lots of fun and great entertainment! Featuring lead singer/uke player BRADY FULTON, singer/guitarist CARLTON HOCKADAY, CAROLINE CROW (vocal harmonies), BANANA MAN (Andrew Kovaleski) on sax, NOAH TOLSON on percussion, and DAN THOMPSON on bass. With guest performers KELLY SPANGLER and ADAM SPENCER.
Ken Parsons

KEN PARSONS
Saturday, November 25, 2023
7-9:30 p.m.

Excellent Singer/Songwriter from Coshocton

Ken has been playing for over twenty years and specializes in folk, Americana, and singer-songwriter music from the 1950-70's, and performs with a 6-string acoustic, 12-string acoustic, and harmonica. Ken plays all over Ohio and has wowed us with his vocals, musicianship and his surprisingly eclectic repertoire - Gershwin to Prine to Pink Floyd.
String Theory

STRING THEORY
Saturday, November 18, 2023
7-10 p.m.

‘60s-‘80s Acoustic Rock!

This excellent upbeat band is one of the best around that plays spot on classic ‘60s-‘80s rock. Jefferson Airplane, Beatles, CCR, Eagles and more. Excellent musicians with great vocal harmonies – and Arie’s awesome lead vocals! A JC favorite – they are lots of fun, very good and very entertaining! ARIE SHIVELY (lead singer, guitar), ERIC DALESANDRY (bass, singer), KERRY PATESEL (guitar, mandolin, singer), BRUCE GOLL (percussion).
DAVE HAWKINS & MICHAEL RONSTADT<br><span style="font-size:.8em;">Saturday, November 11, 2023<br>7-9:30 p.m.</span><br><span style="font-size:.5em;">National Singer/Songwriters – guitar and cello</span>

DAVE HAWKINS & MICHAEL RONSTADT
Saturday, November 11, 2023
7-9:30 p.m.

National Singer/Songwriters – guitar and cello

Nashville Touring artist singer/songwriter Dave Hawkins has been touring and recording professionally since 1976. Since his early career around Columbus, Ohio, Dave has expanded his core repertoire to Americana - country, roots rock, folk, and other styles. Dave has performed and recorded with such international stars as Sam Bush, Aoife Clancy, Ian Anderson (Jethro Tull), and Peter Yarrow (Peter Paul & Mary), he loves the intimacy of smaller venues. Michael G. Ronstadt (cello) is a national recording artist who is an adept multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and composer, captivating audiences throughout North America for over two decades. Ronstadt traverses a mélange of musical styles that range from anywhere between folk, jazz, classical, Americana and the wildly ethereal. Nephew of Linda Ronstadt, Michael brings a rich musical heritage and absolute knack for improvising.
Lone Rover

LONE ROVER
Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023
7-9:30 p.m.

Country (and More) Singer/Songwriters

ROB MACCABEE and CHRIS CHROMLEY - two great friends and musicians - guitars, trumpet, trombone - growing through life and music - high school and college jazz bands, rock bands, pop bands, and now fused with their love of '70s FM and country. Rob was horn-player, leader of funk-jazz group "New Basics Brass Band" - performing in Austin, at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and with the Supafun party band.