February 14 — Kate Campbell With her compassionate tone and sometimes-quirky approach, Kate Campbell has made a musical niche for herself telling stories exploring the complex topics of race, religion, history and human relationships.  May 9 — Richard Shindell Shindell has a unique ability to morph into the soul of the many and varied personalities he casts as narrators in certain songs--songs that are veritable novellas framed in haunting acoustic melodies, sometimes including cryptic, revelations through the eyes of a woman. August 8 — Jonathan Byrd "Jonathan's delightful, substantive songs are rich with imagery and textures of influences from Appalachian, country, early American balladry, modern atmospheric Mideastern, urban and old timey folk music." A stalwart of modern folk music, Jonathan is constantly evolving in new musical directions and each incarnation has proven to be masterful. October 3 — John McCutchen His songs sing of the nation’s heritage. His words channel the conscience of our people into streams of poetry and melody. He writes about subjects small and great, from a child’s haircut to freedom and human dignity – issues equally eternal and enduring. Cited as “the perfect example of the modern folk musician” by Sing Out! magazine. November 21 — Randall Bramblett Band Growing up in Southeast Georgia, nature loomed large in his life, particularly the swamps around the Altamaha River. To Bramblett, the swamps represented something mystical, filling him with wonder and awe, while fueling his interest in his own spirituality. Bramblett “grew up playing soul music” in Jesup, Ga. His hero was James Brown, but he also had a lot of Ray Charles and some jazz influences.

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Evening Star Compilation, Vol. II

Copies of Evening Star Compilation, Vol. II are available at the Center Gallery and cdbaby.com. Like the first volume, the second CD includes live tracks from previous radio shows, plus a story by Andy Offutt Irwin. The CD, which is a fund-raiser for the Center, is available for $20 and once again we will sell 6 for $100. Additionally, for members only, if you buy the new CD at the Center Gallery for $20, you may purchase a copy of Vol I. for only $12. For non-members, Vol I. will be $15 with a purchase of the new one. (Discounts apply only to purchases from the Center Gallery.)

Here is the list of tracks:

1 Jonathan Byrd — The Young Slaver
2 Richard Shindell — Wisteria
3 Annie Gallup — Circle / James
4/5 David Massengill — Intro / Number One In America
6 Jules Shear — Mercy
7 Louise Taylor — Maps Of Venice
8 Chris Rosser — Natural Wonder
9 Susan Werner — Barbed Wire Boys
10 Joe and Tree Brunelle — February Angel
11 Steve Gillette & Cindy Mangsen — Restless Wind
12 Anais Mitchell — Shenandoah
13 Ray Bonneville — Don’t Look Back
14 Billy Jonas — Zack’s Walk
15 Small Potatoes — Big ‘Ol Prairie Moon
16 Andy Offutt Irwin — Evening Star Theme
17 Andy Offutt Irwin — Story — Francine

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Evening Star performers past and present

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Radio Reminder

The Evening Star Radio Show will continue to be aired in 2009 statewide by Georgia Public Broadcasting, a 16 station network. All shows will still be hosted by Andy Offutt Irwin and will air on Saturday nights at 8 p.m.. The show is part of “GPB Onstage”, a rotating show of four different Georgia produced programs.

The radio schedule for 2009 is:
Jan. 10 / Feb. 14 / Mar 14 / Apr 11 / May 9 / May 30 /Jun 13 / Jul 18 / Aug 8 / Sep 12 / Oct 10 / Nov 14 / Dec 12.

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