GREG BROWN, PETE HEITZMAN, GARNET ROGERS & KAREN SAVOCA: Live At The Black Sheep

Greg Brown, Pete Heitzman, Garnet Rogers & Karen Savoca

Live At The Black Sheep

© 2003 Alcove Music (758328000621)

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"As true as its gets...one of the most prevailing acoustic live sessions recorded for an album this year" -- Roots Music Report

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Recorded over two hot August nights in the charming little village of Wakefield, Quebec, Live At The Black Sheep is an unrehearsed and absolutely riveting collection of original and traditional songs by the triple-bill of Greg Brown, Garnet Rogers, and the duo of Karen Savoca and Pete Heitzman.

Although these four are old friends, this is the first time they've performed with each other in an extended round-robin style song swap. This exciting and challenging format reveals not only the well-known strengths of the featured singer, but also the intuitive and supportive talents of these musicians as accompanists. It's a thrill to hear this impromptu quartet feeling their way so instinctively as they're led through unknown territory. And while they hoot, goad and urge each other on, it's apparent that these musicians are surprising and delighting each other at every turn. Live At The Black Sheep pulls you right into the action.

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  • fantastic, great from start to finish
    author: ralph zitzmann

    one of the best cd,s i have purchased in years !!! you find something new every time you listen.

  • All the realness and intimacy of a live folk festival type performance
    author: Helene

    A great combination of talent and material, plus the added bonus of a real LIVE feel. Very intimate and real sounding and makes me wish for the summer to be here soon so that I can hear these folks play at a festival some time soon.

  • Strikes a powerful note in your heart and soul.
    author: Tony - Connecticut

    The planets seemed to align for these 4 artists on this evening. Listening to this music is like coming home after too long away or talking to a close friend about nothing or everything. The musicianship, singing and chemistry is great. Just put it on, sit back and enjoy the ride.

  • I'm haunted by these melodies, these lyrics, these voices...
    author: Dave Doherty, Old Saybrook, CT

    Missed Garnet Rogers in concert at Roaring Brook Nature Center (RBNC) this January. Went looking for another chance. Found on the RBNC website a link to him. Then saw this CD suggested; with Greg Brown, oh, yeah! and two others I haven't yet heard. Well, just Brown and Rogers would be worth it. So, got it... now I'm haunted by these melodies, these lyrics, these voices, these scenes they convey... "clothes on the line, rain comin' on...I stand at the window"... ..."she fills my cup with the milk of the moon...(some guy's voice harmonizin' behind Greg, soundin' like the one in the back of one's mind)... "notepaper torn from my hand, dancin' in the wind and the sand...like my life"..."nowhere to go 'o 'o 'o" from a voice that reproduces the bending notes bleeding out of an appalacian steel saw. These people's lyrics, songs, and their voices, together, reveal the raw, tangy fruits of leaving all their other possible callings behind, and going out on the road to follow that Muse. They're veterans, lifers. Listen.

  • Superb album, a credit to all involved
    author: Greg Ashton

    Obviously a great concert, the artists blended perfectly together leading to a great recording. The Black Sheep certainly deserves support for promoting the music on the CD.

  • Great job guys, it's such a fun album!!
    author: DN
  • author: Annie

    I'm a huge fan of Garnet Rogers, and LOVED being at a Karen Savoca/Pete Heitzman show, but didn't know Greg Brown before buying this cd. It by no means disappoints - great tracks; you can really hear the chemistry within the group. Will now try to get to their next concert!

  • Wish I could have been there for the show!
    author: Larry Sargent

    I like the mix of songs and talent. They are supper artists solo, but do very well together. Must have been a great time watching them.Excellent CD.

  • i love each of these performers individually,
    author: stacie

    what i would love most of all is to see the four of these performers at the iron horse in northampton massachusetts, a small intimate forum, but none the less, the place i go most and would love to see them,. i look forward to seeing greg in april in my hometown of shelburne falls, mass as well.

  • This is an awesome, live recording! The talent of all on this CD, truly shines.
    author: Mary

    I have been fortunate to see Karen, Pete and Greg live before. They are really on target. The added talent of Garnet gave the performance a new harmony on vocals. This CD will be played a lot for my enjoyment!!!!

  • These 4 artists put together one of the most prevailing acoustic live sessions r
    author: Roots Music Report

    Live At The Black Sheep is as true as its gets.  These 4 artists put together one of the most prevailing acoustic live sessions recorded for an album this year.    An album with songs that are so passionate and well written that it’s impossible to pick just one as a favorite. Live At The Black Sheep is a significant contribution to the folk music scene.

  • Better than expected
    author: Ryan Riggs

    I thought it would be a nice jam, some live music, maybe a little rough around the edges. I had no idea what i was in for. This album takes me back to the roots of folk, when you got it right the first time, because there was no 'clean it up in editing'. Music without a studio, music without boundaries. Quality sounds, pure and simple. You know you can dig it, i know i do.

  • if you are a fan of any of these artists, buy it
    author: szsterrett

    I wasn't sure that I would like a cd with the other artists on it. I was wanting a cd of just Greg Brown stuff. But once I put it in my cd player, I knew it was a gem. It is like listening to some friends sitting around on the back porch just playing whatever comes to mind. Standards, originals and the like. 'Milk of the Moon' Is a high light for me. Garnet Rodgers background vocals are just an excellent positive to a song that iI thoght could get no better, unless I had heard it live. A must buy for anyone interested in any of these artists, or interested in real heartfelt playing and true wordsmithing.

  • Buy this record! Listen to Radio Stations that will play it!
    author: Wilt

    I was sitting at the computer just after 6 in the morning listening to WMNF in Tampa when I heard Milk-of-The-Moon from this CD and realized that this wasn't a cut from Greg's CD. The 'MNF announcer said that the players were Karen Savoka, Garnet Rogers, and Pete Heitzman before she gave credit for writing and singing to Greg Brown. The song was done so well that within 10 minutes Google let me know that it was available at CD Baby and I ordered it. It was an impulse buy. The CD came in 3 days. I played it, loved it, played it again and made the mistake of lending it to my daughter. Now I have to find a way to get it back. Buy this record! Listen to Radio Stations that will play it! Encourage these people to do this again!

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