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Event
Elephant Revival at The Willow Tree Coffeehouse and Music Room
"Where words fail... music speaks."
That simple line atop Elephant Revival's Facebook page contains only five words, but reveals volumes about the band's reason for being. Music unites us in ways that no other medium can. Even when we don't understand one another's languages - we can be moved by a rhythm, soothed by a song. Brought together by a unified sense of purpose - the spirit of five souls working as one, in harmony, creating sounds they could never produce alone.
The five souls in Elephant Revival are Sage Cook (banjo, guitar, mandolin, tenor banjo, bass and fiddle); Bridget Law (fiddle, octave fiddle); Bonnie Paine (washboard, djembe, musical saw, stompbox); Daniel Rodriguez (guitar, banjo, bass); and Dango Rose (double-bass, mandolin, banjo). All share vocals and write songs. Paine delivers additional beats via footstomps on plywood, her stockinged feet doing near jigs as her hands, encased in antique leather gloves, rub silver nickel against corrugated metal.
This Nederland, Colorado quintet are, needless to say, quite a sound to be experienced - especially when they fall into the pocket of a groove containing elements of gypsy, rock, Celtic, alt-country and folk.
The Indie Acoustic Music Project simply labeled their sound "progressive edge." At least, that's the category in which it placed the band when it gave their Ruff Shod/Nettwerk Records release, BREAK IN THE CLOUDS, a best CD of 2011 award. It's as good a label as any to convey what Rose has described as their mission: "to close the gap of separation between us through the eternal revelry of song and dance."
Elephant Revival also shares a commitment to responsible stewardship of the planet and its inhabitants, working with organizations such as the Conscious Alliance, Calling All Crows, Trees Water & People, and other nonprofits supporting humanitarian causes. Their very name was chosen out of empathy for a pair of zoo pachyderms who, upon being separated after 16 years, died on the same day. The band related that heart-rending story during their April 2012 debut on fellow Coloradoans Nick & Helen Forster's internationally syndicated "eTown" radio show - like Elephant Revival, a blend of music and social consciousness.
Sitting in the audience during their performance, one music blogger was moved to write, "Elephant Revival serenaded the crowd with arabesque melodies, harmonies and rhythms that braided and coiled into a sublime aural tapestry. Their instrumental dynamics, verse, and even the harrowing story that inspired their appellation, invoked the majesty, mystery and sorrow of Mother Earth."
http://elephantrevival.com/about.html
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LocationThe Willow Tree Coffeehouse and Music Room (View)
216 East Main St.
Johnson City, TN 37604
United States
Categories
| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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Attendees
Caitlin N.
Mountain Home, TN United States
May 05, 2014 6:57 PM |
Carrie H.
Greeneville, TN United States
May 05, 2014 9:10 AM |
Katie C.
Greeneville, TN United States
May 05, 2014 9:10 AM |
Debra R.
Greeneville, TN United States
May 05, 2014 9:10 AM |
Barbara H.
Greeneville, TN United States
May 04, 2014 7:39 PM |
James H.
Greeneville, TN United States
May 04, 2014 7:39 PM |
Meagan S.
Johnson City, TN United States
May 04, 2014 7:26 PM |
Ethan Q.
Johnson City, TN United States
May 04, 2014 7:26 PM |
Jackie R.
Jonesborough, TN United States
May 03, 2014 7:48 AM |
Jackie R.
Jonesborough, TN United States
May 03, 2014 7:48 AM |
Sue S.
bristol, VA United States
Apr 30, 2014 2:48 PM |
Karen P.
Johnson City, TN United States
Apr 30, 2014 1:51 PM |
Charles L.
Johnson City, TN United States
Apr 30, 2014 1:51 PM |
Richard R.
Johnson City, TN United States
Apr 29, 2014 6:37 PM |
Laura R.
Johnson City, TN United States
Apr 29, 2014 6:37 PM |
Meredith S.
Knoxville TN, TN United States
Apr 25, 2014 7:09 AM |
Lauren S.
Knoxville TN, TN United States
Apr 25, 2014 7:09 AM |
Joshua P.
Bristol, TN United States
Apr 25, 2014 6:27 AM |
Lynnea H.
Johnson City, TN United States
Apr 25, 2014 4:06 AM |
Chris D.
Johnson City, TN United States
Apr 24, 2014 4:39 PM |
Denise D.
Johnson City, TN United States
Apr 24, 2014 4:39 PM |
Name Withheld
Candler, NC United States
Apr 23, 2014 11:51 PM |
Name Withheld
Candler, NC United States
Apr 23, 2014 11:51 PM |
Name Withheld
Candler, NC United States
Apr 23, 2014 12:07 PM |
Cindy T.
Kingsport, TN United States
Apr 23, 2014 7:49 AM |
Jeffrey T.
Kingsport, TN United States
Apr 23, 2014 7:49 AM |
Name Withheld
Kingsport, TN United States
Apr 17, 2014 8:27 AM |
Name Withheld
Kingsport, TN United States
Apr 17, 2014 8:27 AM |
Name Withheld
Blountville, TN United States
Apr 16, 2014 4:54 PM |
Name Withheld
Blountville, TN United States
Apr 16, 2014 4:54 PM |
Scott Y.
Bristol, VA United States
Apr 15, 2014 5:40 PM |
Gina Y.
Bristol, VA United States
Apr 15, 2014 5:40 PM |
Jessica Y.
Bristol, VA United States
Apr 15, 2014 5:40 PM |
Emily W.
Bristol, VA United States
Apr 15, 2014 5:40 PM |
Name Withheld
Candler, NC United States
Apr 14, 2014 5:46 PM |
Name Withheld
Candler, NC United States
Apr 14, 2014 5:46 PM |
Morgan B.
Blountville, TN United States
Apr 10, 2014 5:15 PM |
Rick W.
Blountville, TN United States
Apr 10, 2014 5:15 PM |
Carla W.
Blountville, TN United States
Apr 10, 2014 5:15 PM |
Ben W.
Blountville, TN United States
Apr 10, 2014 5:15 PM |
Jenna W.
Blountville, TN United States
Apr 10, 2014 5:15 PM |
Carson M.
Blountville, TN United States
Apr 10, 2014 5:15 PM |
Angela W.
Blountville, TN United States
Apr 10, 2014 5:15 PM |
Jeff W.
Blountville, TN United States
Apr 10, 2014 5:15 PM |
Danny M.
Blountville, TN United States
Apr 10, 2014 5:15 PM |
Letitia M.
Blountville, TN United States
Apr 10, 2014 5:15 PM |
Casey C.
Blountville, TN United States
Apr 10, 2014 5:15 PM |
Glenn J.
greenville, SC United States
Apr 09, 2014 8:57 AM |
Josh W.
Johnson City, TN United States
Apr 08, 2014 6:58 PM |
Michelle W.
Johnson City, TN United States
Apr 08, 2014 6:58 PM |
Jimmy N.
Johnson City, TN United States
Apr 07, 2014 7:36 AM |
Alex N.
Johnson City, TN United States
Apr 07, 2014 7:36 AM |
Rosemary S.
Chestnut Hill, MA United States
Apr 04, 2014 8:04 AM |
Vincent W.
Chestnut Hill, MA United States
Apr 04, 2014 8:04 AM |
Chris M.
Kingsport, TN United States
Apr 01, 2014 9:12 AM |
Lisa M.
Kingsport, TN United States
Apr 01, 2014 9:12 AM |
Jessica S.
Kingsport, TN United States
Apr 01, 2014 6:28 AM |
Jessica S.
Kingsport, TN United States
Apr 01, 2014 6:28 AM |
Cate L.
piney flats, TN United States
Mar 31, 2014 6:19 PM |
Kristi K.
piney flats, TN United States
Mar 31, 2014 6:19 PM |
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