18 Mar SongWriter Series: Local-Live-Original
The revival of the SongWriters Series: Local-Live-Original at Noblesville Creates was a huge success and we are excited to announce the next season Series! Locally started by John Gilmore, these songwriter events are a chance for local musicians to not only play their original songs but also share with the audience the story and inspiration behind the music. Planning has started for 2025 with concert dates set for February 21st, May 23rd, August 22nd, and October 24th.
Each SongWriter event will take place from 7:00 to 9:00pm, with the doors opening at 6:30pm. Located at Noblesville Creates on 8th (107 S. 8th St., Noblesville, IN), free ample parking is available after 5pm on Maple Avenue, city street parking, the Purple Lot south of our campus, and for 4 hours at the Levinson Garage. A suggested donation of $10 to attend goes toward paying the musicians and the staff that run the event. Alcohol and non-alcoholic beverages will be for sale.
Dates & Musicians:
February 21st Musicians: Steve VandeWater, Zoe Majors, & Mike Stewart
May 23rd Musicians: Kelli Ray-Yates, Elizabeth Duffy, & John Gilmore
August 22nd Musicians TBD
October 24th Musicians TBD
If you are interested in sponsoring one of the future SongWriter Series events, email rshelton@noblesvillecreates.org
May 23rd Musician Bios:
John Gilmore: John is an accomplished and award-winning singer-songwriter hailing from Central Indiana. With a passion for creating original music, he has successfully released two projects comprising a diverse blend of Bluegrass, blues, country, and folk genres, with a third project currently in development. Boasting over three decades of guitar-playing experience, John’s musical journey began with fingerstyle/Travis style picking, and later transitioned into Bluegrass flatpicking. His performances are characterized by captivating melodies infused with delightful twists that leave a lasting impression on the listener. John’s songwriting encompasses a wide range of emotions, from poignant and introspective to lighthearted and whimsical, with instrumental compositions adding further depth to his repertoire. Whether performing as a solo act or leading the talented Lenwood Trio, John’s ability to craft narrative-driven songs is reminiscent of his esteemed influences such as John Prine, Kris Kristofferson, Guy Clark, and other notable artists.
Kelli Ray-Yates: Kelli is a singer-songwriter with a powerful and soulful voice accompanying her acoustic guitar. Her vocals can be as sensitive as they are powerful drawing on diverse influences from Amy Winehouse to Taylor Swift. She was a founding member of the local acoustic trio Noble Roots and began her songwriting journey in earnest with the local acoustic duo Mama’s Homemade. A regular fixture in Noblesville she has played the Indiana Peony Festival and the Noblesville Street Dance as a solo performer. Her writing is very personal but relatable. Smart lyrics with engaging melodies.
Elizabeth Duffy: By day, Elizabeth practices psychotherapy at Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis, IN. In her off hours, she is a harmony singer, songwriter, cello and guitar player currently performing with Indianapolis-based duos, Sister Sinjin and The High Water Troubadours.
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