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Joe Craven
Freestyle / Folk

Things Old & New - Borrowed & Blue



Former Gateway to The Nut Tree, California
United States

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Last Login:  7/11/2009
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Member Since8/9/2006
Band WebsiteJoecraven.com
Band MembersJoe Craven: Solo Performances and Education Outreach Programs.

Other Projects:

Joe Craven Duo: w/ Sam Bevan

Joe Craven Trio: John R. Burr, Kendrick Freeman.

Joe Craven Quartet: John R. Burr, Kendrick Freeman, Tom Peron.

Joe Craven Quintet: The above quartet w/ Sam Bevan.

Collaborations: Alison Brown Quartet, Rob Ickes, Bobby Lee Rodgers, Everyone Orchestra.

InfluencesRauchenberg, pruning, J. Hendrix, F. Zappa, Sir Ken Robinson, T. Moore, Vita-Mix, A. Statman, Monk, Django, John Dewey, camping, The Baja Marimba Band, D. Anger, Hermeto, Hattie, The Horse Flies, Improvisation, Alan Sherman, fishing, Anthony Carrillo, D. Grisman, S. Grappelli, yard sales, Vassar, beachcombing, canjoes, R.L. Burnside, Orestes Vilato, the venacular, Los Pleneros De Veinte Uno, John Henry, rust, Kirk, Chamberlins, land fills, Lightnin' Hopkins, Utah Phillips, Buddha, TED, The Art Ensemble of Chicago, P. Gabriel, any language sung that I don't speak, anything without frets, J.P. Witkin, T. Waits, J. Gonzales, beat boxing, R. Cooder, dumpster diving, Ionesco, Evelyne Glennie, E. Palmieri, plena, Old time, D. Lindley, garlic, chile, Arsenio Rodriguez, walking, field recordings, pie, the circus and process.
Sounds Like
Record LabelBlender Logic Arts, Compass Records
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 16 2009 10:00A
Joe at Californina Worldfest (performances, workshops) Grass Valley, California
Jul 17 2009 10:00A
Joe at Californina Worldfest (performances, workshops) Grass Valley, NV Co. Fairgrounds, California
Jul 18 2009 10:00A
Joe at Californina Worldfest (performances, workshops) Grass Valley, NV Co. Fairgrounds, California
Jul 30 2009 8:00P
Podunk Bluegrass Festival w/ Alison Brown East Hartford, Connecticut
Jul 31 2009 8:00P
Ruben Museum w/ Alison Brown New York City, New York
Aug 1 2009 8:00P
Joe Craven with Alison Brown Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Aug 5 2009 6:00P
Calavaras Arts Council Summer Concert Joe Craven/Sam Bevan Duo - www.calaverasarts.org San Andreas, California
Aug 6 2009 6:00P
Marketfest Series - Joe Craven/Sam Bevan Duo - CD Release! www.vivadowntownredding.org Redding, California
Aug 8 2009 8:00P
The Stage Door - Joe Craven/Sam Bevan Duo - CD Release! www.stagedoorcabaret.com Mt. Shasta, California
Aug 10 2009 8:00A
American River Acoustic Music Camp - Instructor / cheerleader Coloma, California
Aug 11 2009 8:00A
American River Acoustic Music Camp - Instructor / cheerleader Coloma, California
Aug 12 2009 8:00A
American River Acoustic Music Camp - Instructor / cheerleader Coloma, California
Aug 21 2009 10:00A
Private Coloma, California
Aug 22 2009 10:00A
Private Coloma, California
Aug 29 2009 10:00A
Casparfest - Joe Craven - CD Release! Caspar (north of Mendocino), California
Aug 30 2009 8:00P
Casparfest - Joe Craven - CD Release! Caspar (north of Mendocino), California
Sep 3 2009 5:00P
Strawberry Music Festival - Special Guest w/ Alison Brown Camp Mather, California
Sep 4 2009 10:00A
Strawberry Music Festival - Special Guest w/ Alison Brown Camp Mather, California
Sep 5 2009 10:00A
Strawberry Music Festival - Special Guest w/ Alison Brown Camp Mather, California
Sep 6 2009 10:00A
Strawberry Music Festival - Special Guest w/ Alison Brown Camp Mather, California
Sep 18 2009 8:00P
Millpond Music Festival - Emcee and Artist at Large Bishop, California
Sep 19 2009 8:00P
Millpond Music Festival - Emcee and Artist at Large Bishop, California
Sep 20 2009 8:00P
Millpond Music Festival - Emcee and Artist at Large Bishop, California
Sep 26 2009 5:00P
Sebastopol Celtic/World Festival w/ Alison Brown Sebastopol, California
Sep 27 2009 5:00P
Sebastopol Celtic/World Festival w/ Alison Brown Sebastopol, California
Oct 16 2009 8:00P
Glen Ellen, Illinois w/ Alison Brown www.compassrecords.com Glen Ellen, Illinois
Oct 17 2009 8:00P
Glen Ellen, Illinois w/ Alison Brown www.compassrecords.com Glen Ellen, Illinois
Oct 22 2009 10:00A
Magnolia Festival - performances, workshops, schools Live Oak, Florida
Oct 23 2009 10:00A
Magnolia Festival - performances, workshops, schools Live Oak, Florida
Oct 24 2009 10:00A
Magnolia Festival - performances, workshops, schools Live Oak, Florida
Oct 25 2009 10:00A
Magnolia Festival - performances, workshops, schools Live Oak, California
Nov 24 2009 8:00A
Private Placerville, California
Dec 12 2009 8:00P
Atlanta Celtic Christmas w/ Alison Brown & friends Atlanta, Georgia
Dec 13 2009 8:00P
Atlanta Celtic Christmas w/ Alison Brown & friends Atlanta, Georgia

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   About Joe Craven
JOE PERFORMER

Joe Craven is a madman with anything that has strings attached; violin, mandolin, tin can, bedpan, cookie tin, tenor guitar, mouth bow, banjo, berimbau, balalaika, boot ‘n lace plus a world of percussion instruments including animal bones, squeeze toys, cake pans, waste cans, umbrella stands, martini shakers and; Himself. Educator, former museum curator, visual artist, actor/storyteller, festival emcee and former 17-year vet for mandolinist David Grisman, Joe has recorded and played with folks ranging from jazz violinist Stephane Grappelli to Grateful Dead Guitarist Jerry Garcia to The Persuasions.

More a re-composer and recycler of music as object and idea, Joe believes in stretching the boundaries of musical style while paying tribute to and helping forward evolving musical traditions. His own wildly varied recordings are testimonies to this folk music philosophy.

Don't throw it away - redefine it as a musical tool - teach it to a child - leave it as a gift."


   
JOE EDUCATOR

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Joe is not just an entertaining musician with a penchant for the mischievous, he is a teacher and a student all at once, and will draw you into his performance by including you as though you're part of the show itself. Joe is always looking for the next expression or breath or object to make music with. His gift for gab is unprecedented and his musical knowledge impressive. And Craven's openness and expression of gratitude for the gifts he's been given make it all the more fun for him to share it with his audience. No matter whom he's connecting with; a community workshop in Costa Rica, a university lecture demonstration in California, or on stage in front of thousands of school kids in Scotland, he's at home and loving every minute...


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VOCO





Jul 11 2009 7:06 PM

We'll miss festivaling with you this summer! We're off to wet, rainy East for a while. I'll see you @ Sebastopol Festival in September! Beso de VOCO!
STACKABONES





Jun 30 2009 4:12 AM

Greetings Joe! Hope all is well! From , STACKABONES!.........FEA. George Marsh and Howard Wales!
Andrew McAuley aka Kind Beats





Jun 27 2009 9:05 PM

this week's clip is a sneak peak at a song from my upcoming album.  As always, I hope you enjoy!

JB Ritter Sound





Jun 23 2009 2:37 PM

Great to hear from you. I hope we get to the schools during Magfest.
Always a pleasure, Peace, JB
T-Dawg





Jun 22 2009 9:57 PM

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Jun 12 2009 7:28 PM

Thanks for the add! I appreciate your friendship.
-Tracy


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Redline





Jun 5 2009 7:15 AM

You've got some great music and a great page here!   Thanks for your friendship, and welcome aboard the Redline ship. Looking forward to sharing the journey ahead with you.  Take Care, and thanks again.
Peace,
Captain Redline
 
Andrew McAuley aka Kind Beats





Jun 4 2009 10:38 PM

Here's something funky to help pick up your week!  Enjoy, and you can visit my page for more vids and songs!

Day of the Outlaw


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May 25 2009 7:06 PM

What is up :) Hope you dug the jams!
write back if you can
K-face





May 22 2009 5:36 PM

Festival season is officially here! Starting off with Delfest!
Gmann





May 21 2009 6:35 AM

Uncle Joe! I've got all my friends hook on your shit your style is overstimulating... Were going to come crash your Live Oak festival in June, let me know when we'll be busting flows and we'll be there. Ol' Dan Tucker is my new defualt song... We's a little CRAAZY,, Your gonna like this guy!!
theroosterswife





May 19 2009 2:37 PM

Bon voyage.You'll bring some sunshine east !
Boys of Greenwood Glen





May 18 2009 1:09 PM

Thanks fer addin’ us ta yer friends…..

Sláinte!

Boys of Greenwood Glen
Corn Liquor





May 18 2009 7:37 AM

Howdy from your aussie amigos!
Andrew McAuley aka Kind Beats





May 16 2009 12:48 AM

Hey! This week's clip is a very relaxed solo. As always, I hope you enjoy and you can see more vids on my page!

Andrew McAuley aka Kind Beats





May 2 2009 12:36 AM

ok, this week's clip is an original afro-beat groove. Enjoy, and visit www.youtube.com/kindbeats for more vids!

K-face





May 1 2009 7:04 PM

joe!! can't wait to see you at delfest..and i saw a few dates for atlanta, thank you!
=Hɘidi=





Apr 30 2009 5:15 PM

HEY JOE!!! i luv ur music... r u gona do another concert soon?? cuz im def comming then...plz reply back if u get a chance...

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-Heidi Jacobs
theroosterswife





Apr 27 2009 5:32 PM

Home sweet home.
Are you either ?
John Peregrim





Apr 26 2009 2:48 PM

Hi guy! Sorry I missed you up in Georgetown yesterday. Intended to come up, but yesterday morning got sucker punched in the gut by some kind of flu/virus/fiendish thingy that I expect will continue for the next couple of days based on how I'm feeling (I sincerely hope that there is no involvement by pigs . . .) I'm sure it went well and was enjoyed by all. The Smithosnian Folkways connection is rolling along sweetly, on which I'll fill you in when I can write more.
Miss ya buddy!
Ray Vas





Apr 24 2009 9:40 PM

Ending Malaria is not out of reach!
Please help!

:-)WWW.MALARIANOMORE.ORG(-:

:-)-;
Andrew McAuley aka Kind Beats





Apr 17 2009 4:44 PM

Ok, here's this week's clip! As always, enjoy and visit www.youtube.com/kindbeats for more vids! Thanks!

susie reinhardt





Apr 17 2009 8:44 AM

Hey Joe, how you doing?
Would you like to contribute your fantastic version of "artillerie lourde" for the compilation i am doing called "django's spirit"?? I'd be delighted, let me know!!
swing on,
susie (reinhardt)
Sunshine Daydream Festival Myspace





Apr 17 2009 4:27 AM


TreeHugger's Ball Food Drive: We are collecting canned food donations at the gate for the Lakota Tribe of the Pine Ridge Reservation. If you can, please bring a canned food for the village. If you do forget to order presale tickets, we'll give you a $1 discount at the gate, per person, per can to thank you very much for your support!!!!
St. Swithun





Apr 16 2009 5:06 PM

just shared "Arabia"
with my new band mates
Great day for it in western NY
(give me chills every time)
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