First Street Community Center

Uptown Theatre Honors 2019
2019-09-07 18:30 (America/Chicago) | The Uptown Theatre, First Street Community Center, The Uptown Theatre, 221 First Street NE, Mount Vernon, IA, 52314, United States
PLEASE SHAREThe 2019 Uptown Theatre Honors is an evening Gala celebrating the arts. It is on Saturday, September 7, 2019 starting at 6:30 pm with a cocktail hour and the show will begin at 7:30 pm.
This year’s honorees include Dale Beeks, Doug Hanson, Fred and Marion Lehman, Ed Sauter, and Amy White. The honors gala will include tribute speeches, live musical numbers, a photo opportunity and much more.
“These honorees are the people that continually make our community a great place to live, work and visit,” said Lisa White, Chair of the Uptown Theatre Honors volunteer committee. ”We hope all of the community will show up and show their appreciation for these six honorees and their many contributions to our communities.”
The annual Uptown Theatre Honors, Mount Vernon’s version of the Kennedy Center Honors, began five years ago through fundraising team the A-Go-Gos. The 8-person fundraising group is responsible for raising $17,000 for the First Street Community Center Uptown Theatre through the 2013 “Frank Benesh Memorial Uptown Theatre Telethon A-Go-Go!” The group also organized 2014’s “Las Vegas Karaoke Bingo A-Go-Go” and 2015’s “Frank Benesh Memorial Save the Traver Tapes Telethon A-Go-Go!” This year the A-Go-Go volunteer team merged into the CDG volunteer pool, making the Uptown Theatre Honors a CDG event.
“We are thrilled to partner with the A-Go-Gos to continue this important Mount Vernon-Lisbon tradition,” said Joe Jennison, Director of the CDG. “It seems fitting that an event honoring supporters and participants in local art and culture should be a part of CDG’s mission to enhance the quality of life in the communities we serve.”
Come join us to celebrate these wonderful people and their contributions to the arts!
COST:
Tickets to the event are $20 and include a wine-and-appetizer reception with the honorees beginning at 6:30 p.m. Reservations for the event are available through an online form. Attendees will be asked to pay $20 at the door.
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Mount Vernon Farmer's Market - 2019 Summer Season
2019-05-02 16:00 - 18:00 | Front Lawn, First Street Community Center, 221 First Street NE, Mount Vernon, IA, 52314, United States
PLEASE SHAREThursdays 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm on the First Street Community Center front lawn.
From their Facebook page:
Located in downtown Mt. Vernon, our market is a thriving little community of entrepreneurs. All our products are raised, produced, or created right here in the surrounding community by the person selling them on the other side of the table.
You will find some old friends as well as some new folks at market selling seasonal produce, plants, baked goods, honey, fresh eggs, locally raised pork and lamb, plus a whole slew of other things.
Beautiful vegetables, delicious artisan breads, jams and jellies. We have several different varieties of local, grass-fed meats as well as farm fresh eggs available. Gluten-free products and tasty treats are here, along with honey, shag-bark hickory nuts, walnuts and dry herbs. Hand-dipped chocolates, exquisite hats, scarves and baby items. Handcrafted jewelry is a must-see, perfect for gifts. Dried beans, fresh ground cornmeal, popcorn, and meat seasoning mixes!
If you have any questions, please contact Mount Vernon Farmers’ Market Managers: Danielle Martin or Laura Strabala at (319) 310-4145 or mtvernonfm@yahoo.com.

Be sure to stop inside the First Street Community Center to check out all the fantastic shops as well!
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The Black Panthers
2019-11-07 18:30
PLEASE SHARECome and join us for a presentation and conversation about the Black Panthers with a woman who worked for them in the 1970’s. You may be surprised to learn about the many positive things the Black Panthers were a part of. The talk will be on Thursday, Nov. 7 @ 6:30 PM upstairs in the Library.

The talk will be presented by Christine Flavin. She will talk about how she became involved in the civil rights movement when she was in high school. She later went on to attend the University of California, Berkeley in 1971. She was very involved with both the anti-Vietnam war efforts and the civil rights movements at that time. One of the aspects of her involvement was to work for the Black Panther Party in Oakland, CA (where she lived while attending Berkeley).
She will give a bit of history of the Panther movement and its residual effects on social justice. She will also try to explain and diffuse the negative stereotypes that exist to this day about the purpose and the mission of the Black Panther political party.
Questions, call Kate Rose at 319.651.7326.
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Live Music - Kevin Burt – Heartland and Soul
2019-11-16 19:30 | The Uptown Theatre, First Street Community Center, The Uptown Theatre, 221 First Street NE, Mount Vernon, IA, 52314, United States
PLEASE SHAREIowa-based Kevin Burt’s vocals, blues songwriting and music arrangements are absolutely amazing – extremely powerful, rich, warm, expressive and exploding with SOUL!

For more than 25 years Kevin Burt has been electrifying audiences throughout the Midwest dispelling the myth that true blues has no roots in Iowa. His soul-inspired presentation is unique which consistently get him compared to a range of artists like Bill Withers and Aaron Neville, with the ability to build an audience rapport that has been compared to B.B. King.

Kevin is a self-taught musician (vocals, harmonica, and guitar) whose smooth, warm vocal presentation sets a mood of relaxed exhilaration, with a welcome mixture of serious music and infectious humor audiences of all ages seem to enjoy. His voice and presence are powerful. His unique delivery ranges from the sweetest, fullest, juiciest come-on to the most playful growl.

He is a 2018 International Blues Challenge Winner in 3 categories: 1st place Solo/Duo, best Solo/Duo guitarist, & best Harmonica Player award. Recently also a 2019 Blues Music Award Nominee for Debut Album. This Waterloo and Mount Pleasant kid’s head is not turned, however, and he’s a deep and wide supporter of Iowa music, musicians, and music education.

Kevin’s talent, character (and luck, he would tell you) have taken him to the top of the industry. His new Heartland and Soul album was recorded with the nationally known top sidemen. D’Mar Martin on drums, Jon Otis (Johnny Otis’ son!) on percussion, and the bassist to the stars, Jerry Jemmott! Grammy award winning Jemmott is a true living legend, playing on so many timeless soul, blues, & jazz classics, from B.B. King’s “Thrill Is Gone” to Gil Scott Heron’s “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised” to Aretha Franklin’s “Think”.
Kevin is also recognized as one of the Midwest’s top blues heritage educators. Governor Chet Culver gave this honor to him in February ‘09. Kevin is a registered artist, and artist educator with the state of Iowa Arts Council. He has also written and published a classroom harmonica method book called “Just Play It: an introduction to blues harmonica.” His approach is simple: education through entertainment. His program has been going strong since 1994. Kevin continues this work as well as his community work with children and the arts.
Kevin performs between 325 and 400 shows a year, and he holds nothing back night after night and audiences love that – and they return again and again for more!
Burt is a serious songwriter who knows how to craft music to fit his personality, and no one delivers this brand of music better than he does. After listening to Heartland and Soul, one should have no problem seeing why he took all the top honors at the blues competition – this guy is a real winner. – Living Blues
In this day and age where celebrity status is often conveyed on people with little discernible skills or talent, it is refreshing when the spotlight finally lands on someone who has worked hard, paid their dues, and actually deserves recognition for their talent. Such is the case with Kevin “B.F.” Burt, the singer and multi-instrumentalist who created quite a buzz on Beale St. in Memphis during the first three days of this year’s International Blues Challenge, winning 3 awards !! – 1st place in the Slolo/Duo category, the Cigar Box Guitar Award for best guitarist in Solo/Duo category, and the Lee Oskar Award for best harmonica player!” – Mark Thompson, BLUES BLAST MAGAZINE

Tickets
$20 Gen. Admission/$50 VIP Seating/Student $5. Door or via the web – https://kevinburt.bpt.me
Questions: Call Nancy Emrich Freeman, 518-576-9513

Kevin Burt’s Website
http://kevinburtmusic.com/index.html
For further information, high-res photographs, interview arrangements, contact Nicole Brown Burt Via Facebook; or Nancy Emrich Freeman by text or phone, 518-576-9513.

LilFest Music Series at the Uptown Theatre
The LilFest Series brings world quality performances to intimate concert settings which are best for both the audience and the performer. Kevin Burt follows in the footsteps of performers like Freebo, Ellis Paul, Tim Grimm, Phil Heywood, Radoslav Lorković, Claudia Nygaard, Chuck Mitchell, Dave Moore, and Suzie Vinnick.
LilFest brings extraordinary music into an intimate setting, with an opportunity to meet the musicians, hear a great performance, listen, laugh, have a memorably musical evening.
Re-use or buy an Uptown Theatre sippy Cup ($5) from the Uptown Theatre, fill it with your beverage of choice, and stroll right in.
** Audience members are invited to reserve an early dinner before the concert at the Palisades Café, mention LilFest, and receive the evening’s LilFest special. **
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Shop Small - Home Business Expo
2019-11-30 09:00 - 16:00 | The Gymnasium, First Street Community Center, 221 First Street NE, Mount Vernon, IA, 52314, United States
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Drag Race to the Polls
2019-12-06 18:30 | The Uptown Theatre, First Street Community Center, The Uptown Theatre, 221 First Street NE, Mount Vernon, IA, 52314, United States
PLEASE SHAREHosted by Cornell College’s [alliance] – Drag Race to the Polls is a student run and performed drag extravaganza. Please join us for a night of voter registration, drag, fundraising, and more!
Suggested donation of $5 for admission, all proceeds go to the Willis Dady Homeless Services.
The Iowa Caucus is right around the corner and we’re shaking things up. The evening will include voter registration, games, trivia, information about caucusing, speakers from Cornell and Willis Dady Homeless Services, drag king and queen performances, and more!
All are welcome, come drop it like it’s hot with [alliance], or sit in a chair and enjoy the show!
The show starts at 6:30 pm at the Uptown Theater. Seating is general admission and the house opens at 6:00 pm.

About Cornell College [alliance]
Cornell College [alliance] is dedicated to education, service and activism within and in support of the LGBTQIA+ community. We proudly provide support for the LGBTQIA+ community on campus and in neighboring communities.
Additionally, we provide education to the Cornell community at large through workshops, music performances, discussions, dances, documentaries and other events. We exist to advocate for and work within the demands of the community we serve.

Cornell College [alliance] members attending World Pride

Cornell College [alliance] members attending World Pride

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Cory Booker for President - Meet and Greet with Cory
2020-01-09 14:30 - 16:30 | The Library, First Street Community Center, 221 First Street NE, Mount Vernon, IA, 52314, United States
PLEASE SHAREWe are pleased to announce that this Thursday, January 9th at 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM U.S. Senator and Democratic candidate for president Cory Booker will be available to discuss his vision for Iowa and the rest of the country as he campaigns for the 2020 Democratic nomination.
The meet and greet will be held in the Library at the First Street Community Center.
From the Cory for Iowa Facebook page:
In America, our spirit is being tested by those who want to tear us apart. We have a choice to make: break into factions or rise in common purpose. Join our campaign, and we will rise together: corybooker.com/join.
Join Cory Booker in Mount Vernon where he’ll share his vision to empower Iowa by expanding opportunity and justice in every community. Doors open at 2:00.
Follow Cory as he travels from river to river reminding Iowans that together, we will rise. #IowaRise

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Live Music - Gabe and Richard Baillargeon
2020-02-01 18:00 | The Uptown Theatre, First Street Community Center, The Uptown Theatre, 221 First Street NE, Mount Vernon, IA, 52314, United States
PLEASE SHARESaturday, February 1st @ 6pm, the First Street Community Center’s Uptown Theatre will be hosting Gabe and Richard Baillargeon in a rare father and son duo performance with many special guest performers. Be a part of the audience for this landmark, informal, recorded concert!
Iowa-based Richard Baillargeon has entertained Iowa since the earliest days of the Waubeek Trackers Band. That would be 1979. The Waubeek Trackers opened for acts including Leon Redbone, Joan Armitrading, Bob Gibson, Jim Post and were underwritten for concerts around Iowa by the Iowa Arts Council Performing Artists grants for two years.
Richard’s son Gabe Baillargeon has played since childhood where family music was a daily habit. His talent was delivered directly through the gene pool, enhanced by his natural enthusiasm and warm humor. Gabe was a fixture at the Stone City General Store Sundays before he moved. Gabe now lives in Boulder, CO.
Both Richard and Gabe Baillargeon have been bringing Eastern Iowa the music of many others as “soundmen” on the circuit in the Midwest. Another talent they share!
The father/son duo will share the stage with a wide variety of their musician friends, starting with Waubeek Trackers members and including other talented friends.
WHEN: Saturday, February 1st @6pm, doors open at 5:15pm
COST: Free will offering
WEBSITE: Gabe Baillargeon’s Facebook page
QUESTIONS: Contact Gabe Baillargeon, kyotemoonaudio@gmail.com, or call 763-339-2776.

The LilFest Series brings world quality performances to intimate concert settings, which are best for both the audience and the performer. The Baillargeons follow in the footsteps of performers like Freebo, Ellis Paul, Tim Grimm, Phil Heywood, Radoslav Lorković, Claudia Nygaard, Chad Elliott, Chuck Mitchell, Dave Moore, and Suzie Vinnick.
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Canceled - Other Sessions Remain Scheduled - IDEA Sangha
2020-04-05 13:00 | The Library, First Street Community Center, 221 First Street NE, Mount Vernon, IA, 52314, United States
PLEASE SHAREDue to the health concerns regarding public gatherings this particular IDEA Sangha session has been canceled. At this time we are still planning on holding our other sessions. Be safe, be well, we look forward to seeing you after this passes.

Inner Dimensional Engineering Agreement Sangha (IDEA Sangha)
We are a product of Evolution, a very slow process. Once evolved as Humans we progressed very rapidly through inventions which gave us a succession of ever improved tools for easier and yet easier living. All these inventions dealt with things around us. However, the evolutionary process being very, very slow our physiology and psychology have not kept up to deal with the consequences of what we have created. For example, various chemicals while most of them made our life easier also prove to be dangerous to health and environment. This has a compounding effect into the future affecting us and our children and so on.
This situation calls for our turning inwards to change our attitude to do what need to be done in directing Human evolution from now on for our survival. This is being Mindful.
Therefore, I have created a forum, Inner Dimensional Engineering Agreement Sangha (IDEA Sangha) for like minded people to discuss what attitudinal changes we are to adopt.
We will meet on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month at 1PM, in the Library.
All are welcome.
Please address any questions to jpattur@gmail.com
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Canceled - IDEA - Intelligent Discussion and Expression Association
2020-04-13 18:00 | The Focus Room, First Street Community Center, 221 First Street NE, Mount Vernon, IA, 52314, United States
PLEASE SHAREDue to the health concerns regarding public gatherings this particular class session has been canceled. At this time we are still planning on holding our other sessions.

Intelligent Discussion and Expression Association (IDEA)
I moved to Mount Vernon from Hawaii and am enjoying living in such close-knit community. I want to be involved and engage other community members toward a common understanding in these contentious times.
We all have lots of pent-up thoughts going nowhere and wasted. I have started a discussion forum, Intelligent Discussion and Expression Association (IDEA), for open dialogue on broad subjects — such as, “why we do things the way we do without a second thought?” — where people are free to express their innermost thoughts in a friendly surrounding and get response.
We meet on 2nd Mondays of each month at 6PM, in the Focus Room.
Please address any questions to jpattur@gmail.com
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Canceled - IDEA Sangha
2020-04-19 13:00, 2020-05-03 13:00, 2020-06-07 13:00, 2020-06-21 13:00, 2020-07-05 13:00, 2020-07-19 13:00 | The Library, First Street Community Center, 221 First Street NE, Mount Vernon, IA, 52314, United States
PLEASE SHAREDue to the health concerns regarding public gatherings this particular session has been canceled. At this time we are still planning on holding our other sessions.

Inner Dimensional Engineering Agreement Sangha (IDEA Sangha)
We are a product of Evolution, a very slow process. Once evolved as Humans we progressed very rapidly through inventions which gave us a succession of ever improved tools for easier and yet easier living. All these inventions dealt with things around us. However, the evolutionary process being very, very slow our physiology and psychology have not kept up to deal with the consequences of what we have created. For example, various chemicals while most of them made our life easier also prove to be dangerous to health and environment. This has a compounding effect into the future affecting us and our children and so on.
This situation calls for our turning inwards to change our attitude to do what need to be done in directing Human evolution from now on for our survival. This is being Mindful.
Therefore, I have created a forum, Inner Dimensional Engineering Agreement Sangha (IDEA Sangha) for like minded people to discuss what attitudinal changes we are to adopt.
We will meet on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month at 1PM, in the Library.
All are welcome.
Please address any questions to jpattur@gmail.com
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Canceled - League of Women Voters
2020-04-21 16:15 - 17:30, 2020-05-19 16:15 - 17:30, 2020-06-16 16:15 - 17:30, 2020-07-21 16:15 - 17:30 | The Library, First Street Community Center, 221 First Street NE, Mount Vernon, IA, 52314, United States
PLEASE SHAREDue to the health concerns regarding public gatherings this particular session has been canceled. At this time we are still planning on holding our other sessions.

The Mount Vernon / Lisbon Unit of the Linn County League of Women Voters meets the third Tuesday of every month 4:15 – 5:30pm in the library at the First Street Community Center.
Anyone (including men, students, young voters) interested in “encouraging informed and active participation in government, working to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influencing public policy through education and advocacy” is welcome to attend!
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Cancelled - IDEA - Intelligent Discussion and Expression Association
2020-05-11 18:00 | The Focus Room, First Street Community Center, 221 First Street NE, Mount Vernon, IA, 52314, United States
PLEASE SHAREDue to the health concerns regarding public gatherings this particular session has been canceled. At this time we are still planning on holding our other sessions.

Intelligent Discussion and Expression Association (IDEA)
I moved to Mount Vernon from Hawaii and am enjoying living in such close-knit community. I want to be involved and engage other community members toward a common understanding in these contentious times.
We all have lots of pent-up thoughts going nowhere and wasted. I have started a discussion forum, Intelligent Discussion and Expression Association (IDEA), for open dialogue on broad subjects — such as, “why we do things the way we do without a second thought?” — where people are free to express their innermost thoughts in a friendly surrounding and get response.
We meet on 2nd Mondays of each month at 6PM, in the Focus Room.
Please address any questions to jpattur@gmail.com
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Cancelled - IDEA Sangha
2020-05-17 13:00 | The Library, First Street Community Center, 221 First Street NE, Mount Vernon, IA, 52314, United States

Canceled - IDEA - Intelligent Discussion and Expression Association
2020-06-08 18:00, 2020-07-13 18:00 | The Focus Room, First Street Community Center, 221 First Street NE, Mount Vernon, IA, 52314, United States

Canceled - IDEA - Intelligent Discussion and Expression Association
2020-08-10 18:00 | The Focus Room, First Street Community Center, 221 First Street NE, Mount Vernon, IA, 52314, United States
PLEASE SHAREDue to the health concerns regarding public gatherings this particular session has been canceled.
Intelligent Discussion and Expression Association (IDEA)
I moved to Mount Vernon from Hawaii and am enjoying living in such close-knit community. I want to be involved and engage other community members toward a common understanding in these contentious times.
We all have lots of pent-up thoughts going nowhere and wasted. I have started a discussion forum, Intelligent Discussion and Expression Association (IDEA), for open dialogue on broad subjects — such as, “why we do things the way we do without a second thought?” — where people are free to express their innermost thoughts in a friendly surrounding and get response.
We meet on 2nd Mondays of each month at 6PM, in the Focus Room.
Please address any questions to jpattur@gmail.com
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Canceled - IDEA Sangha
2020-08-16 13:00 | The Library, First Street Community Center, 221 First Street NE, Mount Vernon, IA, 52314, United States
PLEASE SHAREDue to the health concerns regarding public gatherings this particular session has been canceled.
Inner Dimensional Engineering Agreement Sangha (IDEA Sangha)
We are a product of Evolution, a very slow process. Once evolved as Humans we progressed very rapidly through inventions which gave us a succession of ever improved tools for easier and yet easier living. All these inventions dealt with things around us. However, the evolutionary process being very, very slow our physiology and psychology have not kept up to deal with the consequences of what we have created. For example, various chemicals while most of them made our life easier also prove to be dangerous to health and environment. This has a compounding effect into the future affecting us and our children and so on.
This situation calls for our turning inwards to change our attitude to do what need to be done in directing Human evolution from now on for our survival. This is being Mindful.
Therefore, I have created a forum, Inner Dimensional Engineering Agreement Sangha (IDEA Sangha) for like minded people to discuss what attitudinal changes we are to adopt.
We will meet on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month at 1PM, in the Library.
All are welcome.
Please address any questions to jpattur@gmail.com
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Canceled - League of Women Voters
2020-08-18 16:15 - 17:30 | The Library, First Street Community Center, 221 First Street NE, Mount Vernon, IA, 52314, United States
PLEASE SHAREDue to the health concerns regarding public gatherings this particular session has been canceled.
The Mount Vernon / Lisbon Unit of the Linn County League of Women Voters meets the third Tuesday of every month 4:15 – 5:30pm in the library at the First Street Community Center.
Anyone (including men, students, young voters) interested in “encouraging informed and active participation in government, working to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influencing public policy through education and advocacy” is welcome to attend!
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CANCELED - Live Concert - Frances Luke Accord
2020-09-11 19:30 | The Uptown Theatre, First Street Community Center, The Uptown Theatre, 221 First Street NE, Mount Vernon, IA, 52314, United States
PLEASE SHAREDue to the health concerns regarding public gatherings this particular session has been canceled.

When Nicholas Gunty and Brian Powers put their songs and their voices together, there is a delicate and powerful magic that commands the room to attention. The duo is known as Frances Luke Accord, and they are what NPR’s Mountain Stage calls “the definition of lean-in music.” Their soulful, effortless branch of indie-folk is orchestrated with spare and sophisticated acoustic threads woven into a lush backdrop for their intimate melodies. Rich, up-close tenor harmonies lend their timeless songwriting an urgency that honors the Simon & Garfunkel comparisons but pushes beyond into the world of Bon Iver, Jose Gonzalez, and progressive folk music.

Both raised in South Bend, IN, Gunty and Powers met and began performing together during their time at the University of Notre Dame. Their first release, Kandote, was a bold intercultural collaboration with the Barefoot Truth Children’s Choir in Uganda, a not-for-profit effort which provides ongoing support to the choir to this day. Relocating to Chicago in 2013, the duo honed their songwriting craft while releasing two more self-produced EPs, laying the groundwork for their breakthrough debut full-length, Fluke, in 2016. This immersive, philosophically rich album set them off on their first national tour, which included support dates with Darlingside, Anaïs Mitchell, and The Ballroom Thieves.
Now a distance band, Gunty and Powers continue to explore their combined voice with a renewed sense of growth and brotherhood from their respective homes in Philadelphia and Chicago. “Maria” (2018) and “Silver & Gold EP” (2019) reflect this evolution with a fresh vitality and set the bar high for their upcoming sophomore LP, coming in 2020.

“…ARE THE DEFINITION OF LEAN-IN MUSIC.”
– JONI DEUTSCH, NPR’S MOUNTAIN STAGE
“…ARE SOME OF OUR VERY FAVORITE MUSICIANS, SONGWRITERS, AND PEOPLE.”
– DARLINGSIDE
“…AN ECHO OF SIMON & GARFUNKEL, THE QUIRKY WEIRDNESS OF SUFJAN STEVENS, AND THE MELODIC PROGRESSION OF JOSH RITTER…FLA HAVE TAKEN ALL OF THIS AND TURNED IT INTO SOMETHING ENTIRELY UNIQUE.”
-PURE M MAGAZINE

“Indie folk at its finest” – Milk Crater
“People should hear this music and say this is something I want to hear more of and know more about. This is not foreign music – this is music that’s got a precedent set many years ago. And when you hear somebody do it this well, you kind of just have to pay attention to it.” – Richard Milne, WXRT Chicago
‘If you like killer harmonies, you will LOVE Frances Luke Accord’ – Jeanette Sangston, The Revue
[Frances Luke Accord] have their fingers in a sound that’s timeless yet absolutely necessary in an increasingly static musical landscape. – Joshua Pickard, Nooga
Learn more about Frances Luke Accord
YouTube
Website
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