Robby Hecht Friday
12:45 - 1:45pm
A winner of the 2010 Telluride Troubadour and 2012 Songwriter Showcase, Robby Hecht is one of just four songwriters ever to earn both awards. Growing up in Knoxville, Robby was exposed to his parents’ collection of ‘70s acoustic pop albums and his dad’s mandolin playing. The summer before starting college at UW-Madison, Robby made a conscious decision to become a singer-songwriter. “Playing music just never seemed like work, so I
knew that was what I was meant to do.” After traveling abroad, he fronted the folk-swing band All Day Radio in San Francisco before settling in Nashville to pursue his songwriting career. Singing with a smooth tenor that evokes both sorrow and hope, Robby writes melodic and captivating songs that don’t shy away from the complexity of human relationships. The result is a unique voice—one that is stirring, instantly recognizable, and truly original.
There’s something about Ellis that of messages from strangers sharing: is hard to describe. The Minneapolis- “you exude pure joy,” “I was stopped based singer-songwriter is at once in my tracks by your music and capfunny and wise, thoughtful and unin- tivating laugh,” “yours is a voice we hibited. While Ellis’ 8 independently- all need to hear.” Song School and released albums have sold more Folks Festival veterans alike know than 40,000 copies, her live shows Ellis for her enduring smile, warm are transformational—she leaves hugs, and legendary Wildflower her audiences better than she Pavilion performances. We are finds them, with softened edges & excited to have Ellis with us again opened hearts. After her February this year, and even more pleased to 2013 appearance on A Prairie Home bring her back to the main stage. Companion Ellis received hundreds Prepare to love.
Lucius Friday
3:45 - 5:00pm
“Unique” is a word that is often overused, but really the only way to describe Brooklyn-based quintet Lucius. Driven by the unique synchronicity (both in vocal harmony and visual style) of co-founders Holly Laessig and Jess Wolfe, the band delivers pop-folk songs that are infectious, memorable, and beautifully crafted. Spread between Lucius’ 3 multi-instrumentalists— Dan Molad, Peter Lalish, and Andrew Burri—you’ll find all the pieces
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Ellis Friday
2:00 - 3:15pm
of a drum kit, a few guitars, and various subtle yet dance-inducing percussion instruments. From these musical tools Lucius creates elaborate layers of rhythm and harmony, instantly distinguishing them from their indie-folk peers. Set to release their debut full-length on October 15, Lucius is just starting what is sure to be a fantastic career. Be sure to be on your tarp for one of the most talked-about sets of the weekend.