Sandra Ann Bruening Pluta: Resophonic Guitar, Acoustic Steel String Guitar, Mandolin, Lap Steel, Vocals Matthew Gordon: Acoustic Steel String Guitar, Mandolin, Harmonica, Vocals
Influences
Blue Moon, Bob Dylan, Patty Griffin, Gurf Morlix, Gillian Welch, Lucinda Williams, Johnny Cash, Hazel Dickens, Jerry Garcia, Tom Waits, Patsy Cline, Steve Earle, Jerry Douglas, John Hiatt, The Youngers, The Manatawny Creek Ramblers, Slo-Mo, Thomas P., Preston Harrison, Dave O'Flaherty
The Barn Swallows is a folk duo from the Pennsylvania hinterlands, between Philadelphia and Reading. Their tuneful, folk-country sound is based squarely in the ancient folk, bluegrass, and blues traditions, while simultaneously presenting a quirky approach to their originals and unusual covers that is modern and unique. Sandy Pluta (vocals, dobro, guitar, and mandolin) and Matthew Gordon (vocals, guitar, harmonica and mandolin) built up a loyal following as two-thirds of the popular trio Blue Moon, playing together for over a decade. They formed The Barn Swallows in late 2006 to focus more on their songwriting, harmonies, and original works.
Thanks for the add Sandy. I really love the name Barn Swallows! We have several families of them here, dashing around eating up the mosquitoes and skimming the pond for a drink...
Take in the breath taking signs of spring as you journey up through the hills of 120 to Renovo. Join us on May 2nd, 3rd and 4th for The Greater Renovo Heritage Park Celebration. Starting at 6pm on Friday we kick of the event with Kel Lomison and a round and square dance at the Recreation Center in Renovo, or stop in at Darleen's Dinner on Erie avenue next to the park to hear some good old fashion bluegrass and folk music played by the Blue Daniel James Band from Gettysburg, PA.
On Saturday we have many events going on, such as seminars from Bruce Teeple on the great Prince Farington and his bootlegger legacy. Bruce will also talk about the underground railroad and how it had it's affect on the area. Mr. Leonard Parucha will talk about the CCC camps during the great depresion. There will be photos of now and then of Renovo and the surronding towns as well. There will be yard sales, farmers market produce, Sheshequin Buckskinners encampment of the pre 1800's, demonstrations on tomahawk throwing, basket weaving, chainsaw carving as well as a huge list of artist playing from all over PA, such as Jim Colbert from Belefonte, Steve Horn from New Oxford, Joe Tokay and Adiel from Williamsport, The Fatman Band from State College, Rob Bomboy from Middletown, Stephen Craft from Beach Creek, Brent Malin from Pittsburgh, Phil Roher from Mount Joy, Hugh Ross from Montoursville, Collin Jones from State College and Stephen Bannon from Fairless Hill and Van Wagner from Tremont, PA. Enjoy the sounds of folk/country/bluegrass/lyric/christian and accoustic. For more information on the event or to become a vendor whom makes hand crafted items please contact Robin Davenport co-chairman of Heritage Park at 570-923-0798
*** New CD HIGH FIVE *** This is going out to all my MySpace friends ... Mont Clare is out on iTunes and also available on the store page on ToddMartinMusic.com ... and of course, there is always a way to pick it up in person at shows.
I couldn't be more excited about this CD so I really hope you all enjoy it.
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(note: if you click the 'iTunes' link up there it'll open up your iTunes and take you right to my page! Yeah, that's fancy!)
Thanks for the invite, swallows. Looks like you're doing very well. Best of luck and don't forget to change your strings. If you see me, say hello. ~Frank~
