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Child Ballads by Anais Mitchell and Jefferson Hamer was recently featured on NPR’s Weekend Edition, in a piece by radio journalist and old-time fiddler Stephanie Coleman. We were delighted to appear alongside one of our heroes, English Folk guitarist and singer Martin Carthy. Here’s a link to the piece: http://www.npr.org/2013/04/20/177997065/not-for-kids-these-child-ballads-are-steeped-in-history Here’s a link to Anais Mitchell and Jefferson Hamer live on BB2 The Folk Show with host Mark Radcliff. Date: 2/27/2013 On ‘Child Ballads’, folk music, and his collaboration with Anais MitchellBy Kim Ruehl, About.com Guide
Anais and Jefferson performing Willie’s Lady on BBC World Service The Strand, recorded 2/4/2013 Tashina and I are putting out an album of original music this summer, featuring Tristan Clarridge and Simon Chrisman of the Bee Eaters. I don’t play any mandolin on that record, but here’s a jam-friendly version of Sally Goodin from 2011, which a friend of mine likened to a 1977 Scarlet Begonias-Fire On The Mountain. Thanks to Jeff Chu and The Plant Productions (www.theplantproductions.com), the Brooklyn Ballad Theatre debut from December 2, 2011 at Brooklyn’s Jalopy Theatre is now on-line in a six part series. Here are the videos in order:
This slide show shows some nice shots of the St. Patrick’s Day Celtic Sojourn presented by WGBH Boston and Brian O’Donovan. Eamon O’Leary and Jefferson Hamer’s rendition of the song “Come In, Come In” is used as soundtrack. Dear Friends,
I’m so excited to announce several big shows I have coming up, as well as the upcoming release of a 7″ vinyl record on Brooklyn’s Media Blitz label!
 This week: I’ll be playing a string of East Coast concerts with Anais Mitchell and Portland, OR Indie-Folk quartet Horse Feathers. We’re kicking off the tour on Tuesday, Nov. 9 in Montreal, Canada, heading south through Vermont, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, and finishing up next Saturday in New York City for a hometown spectacular at the famousBowery Ballroom! I’ll be playing guitar and singing harmony vocals with Anais, and Chicago songwriter Rachel Ries rounds out the trio on drums, keys, and vocals. I can’t wait to hit the road again with Anais and Rachel after our successful Midwest tour last summer!
Then: I’ll be playing two Cambridge, MA dates with Boston’s favorite acoustic songwriting troupe, Session Americana. On Nov. 17 and 18 we’ll be headlining the Lizard Lounge for two intimate nights of music. I first played with Session Americana at NYC’s Rodeo Bar last September, and I’m thrilled they asked me back to play mandolin and sing original songs and harmony vocals.
Speaking of Rodeo Bar: On Tuesday, Nov. 30, I’ll be playing a full night of music (two sets, a NYC rarity) at New York’s oldest Honky-Tonk, the Rodeo Bar. I’ve got a great electric band lined up featuring Robin Macmillan on drums, Jacob Silver on bass, and more special guests sure to be announced. This is my first headlining show at Rodeo, and I’d love to make it a regular hometown gig. Come out and get down with us! We’ll be playing a mix of original songs, electric folk arrangements, and wailing, high and lonesome country-rock covers.
 And finally: I’m pleased to announce the upcoming release of my first vinyl album on Brooklyn’s Media Blitz label! Titled “This Ragged World We Spanned“, this 2-song 7″ record features a solo acoustic version of the title track, as well as my rendition of the folk classic “Barbara Ellen”. This limited edition (only 500 copies will be printed) record features handmade, silk-screened sleeve artwork and includes a coupon for a free digital download of the tracks, mastered by Grammy-winning engineer David Glasser at Airshow in Boulder, CO. Stay tuned for details on how to order the 7″ online, or come to my Record Release Party on Dec. 15 at theRockwood Music Hall in NYC’s lower east side! Mark your calendars. See you there.
Thanks for all your support, and see you this fall!
All the best,
jefferson
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