Leeway's Home Grown Music Network (HGMN) is independent bands, representatives, venues, stores, fans and people like you all working together to improve our world through good music! We improve your life by turning you onto and remaining your source for music that is breaking past existing boundaries. HGMN will be hosting a showcase Saturday Nov 17 at The Ten-O-One in Winston-Salem, NC. The performing artists will be Dark Water Rising, Jake Clayton Band and surprise guests. Come out and show your support for a great night of music with some of the best up & coming bands around.
THE TEN-O-ONE
1001 Burke Street Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Saturday Nov 17, 2012
10PM Music Start Time
Cost: $7
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DARK WATER RISING
Genre: Americana/ Soul
Raleigh North Carolina's award Winning Dark Water Rising stays strong, continually developing their sound. Led by Charly Lowry (lead singer/rhythm guitar - Semi Finalist on American Idol 2004), Aaron Locklear (keys/guitar/bass), Corey Locklear (lead guitar/cello/bass), and Shay Jones (drums), the band works to harness the sounds of Soul, Rock, Roots Music and R&B. Lyrically, Dark Water Rising explores all themes of life, whether it is love, heartbreak, sacrifice, celebration, despair, or pain; all the while expressing their sentiment on issues affecting Native American communities. Along with Charly's powerful vocals, Dark Water Rising's live performances will overcome and captivate you. You can expect fun, good-time roots music that can be celebrated with friends, loved ones and family.
"A fan of strong, heartfelt lyrics will find much to chew on"
- J. Evan Wade – Home Grown Music Network
Following the success of their self titled debut, DWR is currently making plans to release their upcoming sophomore album "Grace & Grit: Chapter 1" due out in February 2013. "Dark Water Rising" has performed throughout the East Coast, has garnered considerable radio airplay, appeared on NPR's"The Story with Dick Gordon" and "The State of Things", and has earned a Native American Music Award for "Debut Duo or Group of the Year" (2010).
"Native Americans who piece together Southern rock full of gospel harmonies, hip-hop inflections and Motown soul with a journeyman work ethic. With bold songwriting and bewitching arrangements, DWR breaks rules effortlessly"
- Sylvia Pfeiffenberger - Indy Week
Avett Brothers Cover "Live And Die"
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JAKE CLAYTON BAND
Genre: Newgrass/Alternative
JAKE CLAYTON is a multi-instrumentalist based in Nashville, TN. Although considering fiddle to be his primary instrument, Jake also plays guitar, dobro, banjo, mandolin, lap steel, pedal steel, piano, bass, and more. In total, Jake plays 27 different instruments which also includes a list of orchestral instruments such as the viola, cello, and stand-up bass.
"This guy is pretty much the epitome of incredible."
- The Smitchens, Guitar-Music.com
His debut release ‘Barnyard Stomp’ is a genre-bending collection of 12 instrumental songs that combine influences from Country, Bluegrass, Rock, and beyond! ‘Barnyard Stomp’ not only showcases Jake’s knack for merging traditional styles with modern sounds, but it also spotlights Jake’s unique abilities on multiple instruments.
"Im gonna tell you right now, Jake Clayton is a big leaguer."
- Bill Clark, Columbia Tribune
"I'm not the biggest fan of bluegrass music but Jake Clayton offers something well beyond those boundaries. He's just on another level entirely."
- Simon Eddie, Home Grown Music Network
