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Java Notes ~ Ellis

Saturday, November 8, 2008 at 8:00 PM (CT)

Sun Prairie, WI

Java Notes ~ Ellis

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  JAVA NOTES Concert Series is proud to present Ellis!

Proceeds from this concert will benefit The AIDS Network.

Ellis is a rising star on the folk music circuit, creating a buzz after being voted “Most Wanted to Return” and performing on the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival preview tour. This talented singer, songwriter and guitarist has since been invited back to several première listening rooms including Club Passim, Outpost in the Burbs, Caffe Lena, and P.A.C.E. as well as a formal showcase at the 2007 NERFA conference. She has also been asked to open for several established artists such as Patty Larkin, Richard Shindell, Cheryl Wheeler, and Todd Snider.

Ellis has a wealth of accomplishments including songwriting and performance awards, but even more outstanding is her sincere graciousness and ability to remain down to earth while her career is riding high. Known for her vibrant and open-hearted nature and contagious sense of humor, Ellis’ music is described as joyful, unpretentious modern folk with a slight hint of country inspired by her southern roots.

Her sixth release Break The Spell is a collection of soulful songs with complex arrangements that seem deceptively simple and never overpower the message. At each point during the recording, Ellis asked herself “How can I deliver these songs in the clearest, most undefended way, embracing the joys, sorrows and doubts with confidence and also with a tender approach?”

Fans and music critics alike describe Ellis’ music as a journey of self-discovery and awakening. Break The Spell embodies this sentiment, featuring lyrics rich with meaning. In the songs, she explores the power and complexity of loss as well as the opportunity to re-invent ourselves each day.

"From the highest highs to the lowest lows, Break the Spell takes listeners on an emotional journey of love, mourning and renewal. And what a voice!"— Chris Kocher, Press & Sun-Bulletin, Binghamton, NY

"Ellis takes all the elements of life (joy, grief, hope, love and more) and distills them into introspective songs that embrace our complicated human existence. How does it feel? Amazing." — Crystal Sarakas, WSKG Public Radio 
 


 

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Sun Prairie United Methodist Church
702 North Street
Sun Prairie, WI 53590

Saturday, November 8, 2008 at 8:00 PM (CT)


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Java Notes will present a series of coffeehouse concerts, these evenings will be designed to raise funds for local non-profit organizations. This is our third season and shows will be held on special evenings at 8:00 p.m. Each evening will feature a different folk music performer, equal exchange (fair trade) coffee and hot chocolate, and desserts. When are shows are held at The Brink Lounge, their bar and menu are available for purchase.  The proceeds from admissions will go to the partner organization of the evening. 

Java Notes has selected The Outreach Center as the non-profit organization for the third season.  The Outreach Center's mission is to promote equality and quality of life for LGBT people.  Their vision is to create a community where the presence and contributions of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender people are welcomed and celebrated; where intolerance is challenged and defeated; where justice prevails; and where civil rights of all people are valued and respected.