Cortland Main St. Music Series: Yarn, Kitestring, and Ridgeline Duo

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Cortland Main Street Music Series
64 Main Street
Cortland, NY 13045

CFCU Community Credit Union presents the lineup for the first installment of the Cortland Main Street Music Series concerts FRIDAY, JULY 6: 5:30 pm Local favorite RIDGELINE DUO of Cortland, NY is an acoustic pair featuring Steve Romer and Bradford Allen. Romer and Allen created their duo in January 2015 and have been gaining popularity onstage throughout upstate NY ever since. Performing small to large-scale venues from bbq’, weddings to Jamesville Balloonfest. The duo crossed off opening for Ed Kowalczyk, (songwriter and lead singer of multi-platinum rock band Live) on his Throwing Copper Unplugged 20th Anniversary Tour, and Kevin Griffin (singer/songwriter for double-platinum band Better than Ezra) on his solo tour in 2016. In the meantime, Romer and Allen are working diligently on an EP release and playing all the local hotspots. At their shows, you can expect a wide variety of classic and alternative rock covers ranging from 80's-present, with their catchy originals added tastefully throughout sets. View all of their upcoming shows on Facebook at Ridgeline Band 6:10 pm KITESTRING is a four-piece alternative rock band featuring all-original music that ranges from indie rock, rootsy Americana, to blues. The band is based in Ithaca, NY and centers around the unique talent of singer-songwriter Josh Ross whose writing explores the seemingly mundane aspects of life and relationships to find magic in the small moments. Ross, whose soulful vocal performance makes it impossible not to feel something, is supported by bassist Jeremy Betterley, guitarist Marty Farchione, and drummer Phil Shay. Their song styles cover an eclectic range with the unifying thread of memorable melodies and solid musicianship. Kitestring’s sound is stripped down to the elements necessary to convey the message of their songs, focusing on the subtle and elegant rather than the flashy and over-the-top. View upcoming shows at Kitestring 7:15 pm Energetic & passionate Americana band, YARN has been playing music influenced by country, rock, & bluegrass since their start in 2007. The band plays upwards of 170 shows a year, sharing stages with such superstars as Dwight Yoakam, Charlie Daniels, Marty Stuart, Allison Krauss, Leon Russell, Jim Lauderdale and The Lumineers. They performed at any number of prestigious venues -- Mountain Stage, Daytrotter, the Orange Peel in Asheville, the Fox Theater in Boulder, the 9:30 Club in D.C, South by Southwest, the Strawberry Festival, Rhythm and Roots, Meadowgrass, Floydfest and more, eventually surpassing 1,000 shows, half a million miles and performances in nearly every state. They’ve driven nonstop, made countless radio station appearances, driven broken-down RVs and watched as their van caught fire. They’ve paid their dues and then some, looking forward even as they were forced to glance behind. Indeed, the accolades piled up quickly along the way. They have landed on the Grammy ballot 4 times, garnered nods from the Americana Music Association, placed top five on both Radio and Records and the AMA album charts garnered airplay on Sirius FM, iTunes, Pandora, CNN, and CMT, and also accorded the “Download of the Day” from Rolling Stone. Shine the Light On found shared songwriting credits with John Oates (the Oates of Hall & Oates fame), and when audiences expressed their admiration, it brought the band a populist following of diehard devotees, popularly known as “the Yarmy.” As odd as that might seem, it’s proof positive that the Brooklyn and Raleigh based band -- which is currently comprised of Blake Christiana, Rod Hohl, bassist Rick Bugel, and drummer Robert Bonhomme -- have made their mark, and in dealing with their emotions, scars, and circumstances, they find themselves in a position to share those experiences with others who have juggled similar sentiments. Then again, one needn’t take them at their word. When one unravels Yarn, it’s best to add one’s own interpretations. Follow the band at Yarn Many thanks to our sponsors CFCU Community Credit Union, Townline Technologies, and CNY Arts! Bring your lawn chairs! Dancing encouraged! **No coolers or outside liquor, please. Onsite sales of assorted wine & beer support the concert series. Hot dogs, hamburgers, soda sold at VFW side. A free concert for all; donations graciously accepted.

Cortland Main St. Music Series: Yarn, Kitestring, and Ridgeline Duo

64 Main Street
Cortland, NY 13045

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