Tonight at the Pit Stop: Daniel Macke and Friends

Daniel Macke, a Rainshadow Records recording artist from the state of Washington, will perform a concert with Kenny Lockwood, Nancy Jephcote and Paul Thurlow at the in Oak Bluffs Friday night at 7:00 pm.

"Daniel Macke is the Leo Kottke of the Port Townsend boatyard," according to recording label director Dave Sheehan.

As serious about boats as he is music, the 12 string guitar stylist confirms he's been steeped in the work of "...Kottke, Renbourn, Fahey and others, early on. I was later seriously hooked on the late Michael Hedges' fabulous work. My influences and my 'style' don't easily fit a single category." He continues with typical humor, "I love the jumbo bodied guitars and the full, rich sound that comes with looking like a dwarf when you play one."

His album is entitled "Go Figure" and can be heard at his website, www.danielmacke.com.

No stranger to Vineyard audiences, singer/songwriter Kenny Lockwood is back on the Island on a part time basis after embarking on a successful career as an acupuncturist. Lockwood is guaranteed to move his listeners with brilliant energy, a fantastic voice and soulful original songs.

Fellow musician Nancy Jephcote will offer her up her own songs and do her utmost to "play well with others" on violin. Nancy and Paul Thurlow originally met and jammed with Macke in Port Townsend on a trip west a little over a year ago and are dedicated to sharing a similar listening experience with local music lovers.

A former Ululator, Paul Thurlow will contribute piano, percussion, guitar and bass. All of the performers have CD's which will be available for sale at the
event.

Admission is $12 at the door and free to children under the age of 10. For more information contact njephcote@gmail.com.

Editor’s Note: This information comes from a Press Release