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I’m happy to be heading to California to teach guitar and songs at the Big Sur Fiddle Camp. Set on the beautiful California coast, this gathering of musicians of all ages is run by some good friends of mine. In the past couple years I’ve been fortunate to get to know many inspiring players associated with the west coast fiddle camp community, camps like Valley of the Moon, Shasta, Sierra, Big Sur. These camps have been happening for years and have given rise to some of today’s exciting young players in old-time, Irish, bluegrass, and progressive acoustic music. They’re all run by extraordinarily talented and generous instructors, and everyone has a great time. There’s still room for a few last-minute signups. For more info, check the camp website:
http://bigsurfiddlecamp.com
I’m excited to play on Boston’s WGBH station with host Brian O’ Donovan on Saturday, April 2. The show runs live from 5-6 PM, and I’m sharing the hour (dubbed the Guest Street Sessions) with my friends in the progressive instrumental string ensemble The Bee Eaters. I often play with their fiddler Tashina Clarridge, and we’ll be collaborating during the set.
Stream the show live on the internet at: www.wgbh.org
Boston-area residents can tune in on the radio at:
89.7 FM
 I’m excited to announce the release of my 7″ 45 rpm vinyl record, “This Ragged World We Spanned” on Brooklyn’s Media Blitz record label. Side A features a solo-acoustic rendition of the title cut, and Side B features my version of the folk classic “Barbara Ellen”. The recording was made to analog tape and produced by Jacob Silver. It was mastered by David Glasser at Airshow in Boulder, CO. The sleeve artwork was designed and hand-printed on letterpress by Bison Bookbinding in Bellingham, WA. The 7″ is available online from bandcamp, and all orders include a free high-quality download of both tracks. This is a limited edition pressing of the record, and the first 100 orders will receive a hand-numbered, signed copy.
 I’m currently on tour in the Pacific Northwest with talented Boston-based fiddler Tashina Clarridge. We are playing acoustic duo concerts in Portland, Seattle, Whidbey Island, Bainbridge Island, and Bellingham. We are also playing a folk-song workshop at the Wintergrass festival in Belleview, WA. These concerts feature a mix of original songs, traditional ballads, and fiddle tunes.
Wednesday, Feb. 23 – 7:30 PM.
SE Portland, OR, House Concert and Workshop
Potluck refreshments @ 7:00 PM and at intermission.
Please RSVP for directions as seating is limited.
Donation $15 general / $10 student
Contact: Abbie Weisenbloom 503-233-4945 // email: abbiew@froggie.com
Workshop: Fiddle & Guitar 6-7PM before show. $20-30 sliding + discount if you attend the show afterward
Saturday, Feb. 26 – 11:15 AM
Wintergrass Festival
Hyatt Regency – Belleview, WA
3rd Floor – Laurel Room
Workshop “Folk Songs”
http://www.acousticsound.org/PDF/Wintergrass_Workshops_2011.pdf
Sunday, Feb. 27 – 3:00 PM
Whidbey Island Acoustic House Concert Series
Home of Elizabeth and Kent Lovelace
please call for Reservation and Directions:
ELIZABETH LOVELACE 360-222-3467, elizabethlovelace1@gmail.com
OR
BEVERLY HEISING 360-321-4715, heisings@msn.com
Adults $15 Children FREE
Tuesday, March 1 – 6:30 PM
Eisenhauer House Concert on Bainbridge Island, WA
9414 Green Spot Pl NE
Bainbridge Island, WA
email mail@jeffersonhamer.com for RSVP
$20
Wednesday, March 2 – 8:00 PM
Seattle, WA, Empty Sea Studios
6300 Phinney Avenue North
(206) 228-2483
concert link: http://www.emptysea.com/2011/03/jefferson-hamer-tashina-clarridge/
buy tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/159065
Tickets: $12 advance, $16 at the door.
Thursday, March 3 – 9:00 PM
Bellingham, WA, Green Frog Acoustic Tavern
902 N State St # 104
(360) 756-1213
http://www.acoustictavern.com/
I’ll be singing and playing with some amazing musicians at this Valentine’s Day show at Pete’s Candy Store , located at 709 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn, NY. We play from 9:30 PM into the night. The concert will feature Christina Courtin, Aoife O’Donovan, The Jenkins Sisters, Kristin Andreassen, Angelina Moysou, Jefferson Hamer, Ryan Scott, Jacob Silver, Robin Macmillan, and Tom Ayres. Come out and throw some chocolates in the tip jar.
I’m playing the Ann Arbor Folk Festival tonight, Friday 1/28 with Anais Mitchell and Rachel Ries. Here’s the description from the festival website:
The Annual Ann Arbor Folk Festival, a fundraiser for The Ark, will celebrate its 34th year with some of the finest in traditional and contemporary artists. The Festival returns to Hill Auditorium for two dynamic and different nights of folk and roots music on Friday, January 28, and Saturday, January 29, beginning at 6:30 p.m. each night. In keeping with the Festival¡¦s longstanding reputation, each night will feature a blend of renowned and up-and-coming performers, providing audiences with the opportunity to hear popular artists working at the top of their field while discovering terrific new talent. All funds raised through the Festival benefit The Ark, Ann Arbor’s non-profit home for folk, roots, and ethnic music.
Friday evening will feature The Avett Brothers and a solo performance byCitizen Cope along with a host of artists who are known for pushing the boundaries of their art, bringing a progressive sound to the folk music scene. Saturday night will delve into the heart of folk and roots traditions showcasing styles well known to folk and roots audiences. Featured on Saturday night¡¦s program is The Swell Season along with folk iconsJudy Collins and Mavis Staples. Additional artists will be announced soon!
Friday Line Up:
THE AVETT BROTHERS
CITIZEN COPE (solo)
VIENNA TENG with ALEX WONG
THE SPRING STANDARDS
THE PAPER RAINCOAT
ANAIS MITCHELL
THEO KATZMAN
SUSAN WERNER, mc
Saturday Line Up:
THE SWELL SEASON
JUDY COLLINS
MAVIS STAPLES
RED HORSE featuring ELIZA GILKYSON, JOHN GORKA AND LUCY KAPLANSKY
EILEN JEWELL
THE DOYLE & DEBBIE SHOW
NEWFOUND ROAD
SUSAN WERNER, mc
My good friend and musical collaborator Anais Mitchell had a big year with her album Hadestown, a Grammy-nominated folk-opera that made best-of-2010 lists all over the US and Europe. I’ve never had a chance to be a part of the Hadestown Orchestra before, and I’m excited to sing the part of Orpheus in New York City on Jan. 10th at the Rockwood Music Hall, Stage II.
In addition to the great instrumentalists of the Hadestown Orchestra, led my Michael Chorney, there’s a fantastic lineup of singers performing the opera:
- Amy Correia as Persephone
- Ben Knox Miller (The Low Anthem) as Hades
- Jefferson Hamer as Orpheus
- Anais Mitchell as Eurydice
- Jesse Elliott (These United States) as Hermes
- Sometymes Why as the Fates: Aoife O’Donovan, Ruthy Merenda, and Kristin Andreassen
I hope to see you there!
Jan 10th, 2011
Rockwood Music Hall, Stage II.
Anais Mitchell Presents: The Music of Hadestown
Shows at 8:00 and 10:00
buy tickets here
Oops, it’s late! I wanted to send out a special last-minute update about a show I’m doing tomorrow, Tuesday, Nov. 30, at my favorite Manhattan good time honky-tonk, the Rodeo Bar. I’ll be playing a 2-set show starting at 9:00 with my talented friends (and kick ass rhythm section) Jacob Silver and Robin Macmillan. As a very special addition, Rich Hinman (Ben Kweller, Roseanne Cash) will be joining us on pedal steel! I’m excited for this show. I hope that some of you will come out and join us for the party. What’s not to love about the Rodeo bar? The sound is great, the drinks are cheap, and they let you throw peanut shells on the floor.
Jefferson Hamer Electric Band
featuring Jacob Silver, Robin Macmillan, and Rich Hinman
Rodeo Bar
corner of 27th St/3rd Ave
NY, NY
9:00
Hope to see you there!
-jefferson
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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