Ann Porcella arrived in D.C. from the Windy City more than two decades ago. Since then, she has been involved in countless FSGW events, organizing, dancing, singing, and playing. Her musical taste gravitates toward the gospel music she learned at home and in church from her preacher father and large musical family. Her deep, powerhouse voice adapts well to many different traditional styles, though harmony singing is her first love. She has performed solo and with a variety of ensembles at folk venues around the country, including the Augusta concerts and Folk on Broadway. For 11 years, Ann?s rich, heartfelt voice has defined the low register for the Blue Moon Cowgirls. She has led gospel and singing circles at the Chesapeake Dance Weekend and the Augusta Heritage Center. Now, she has finally released her own recording, Gathering Stones. ?I am very pleased to share these songs that have become dear friends,? Ann says, ?telling the stories of sorrow, resilience, and joy that connect us all.?
Joining Ann in this concert to highlight music from her recording are Dede Wyland on harmony vocals, Ira Gitlin on guitar, Mark Clifton on resonator guitar, Bill Schmidt on guitar, banjo, and fiddle, and Al Murphy on fiddle and mandolin.
At Glen Echo Town Hall, 6106 Harvard Ave., Glen Echo, MD FREE to members ? a reservation by October 14 to glen.echo@erols.com or 301-717-4641 would help us plan our concert seating. Non-members $15 at the door
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