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May 10 - Terry Allan Hall - www.terryallanhall.com

May 17 - J.B. Clark - www.jbclark.com

Friday May 23 (8-11pm) - Music Under the Stars
- Gerry Moss and Michael Clay

May 24 - Gerry Moss - www.gerrymoss.com

May 31 - Gerry Moss

June 7 - J.B. Clark

About the Musicians

JB Clark

JB Clark is a solo vocal act with self accompaniment on guitar and harmonica. He has a finger-picking folk-rock style that is clean and clear.  He was born in Salem, Oregon in 1954. "My dad gave me my first guitar for my 14th birthday, except for my time in Vietnam, I've never been without a guitar since." His first paying gig was with a friend at the Zodiac Room, while stationed with the Air Force in Duluth, Minnesota in '75. His military career allowed him to perform from Galena, Alaska to Aviano, Italy. "The first song I learned was 'Blowing In The Wind,' by Bob Dylan. The first song I learned to finger pick was 'Puff the Magic Dragon'."

JB has a catalog of original tunes that have been very well accepted by his fans. Additionally, his selection of tunes from the 60's and 70's by such artists as Paul Simon, Gordon Lightfoot, Harry Chapin, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young and others contain meaningful and sincere lyrics that elicit a deep personal resonance with those who lived through those times. His personal experience with many of the dings and dents life has delivered allows him to identify closely with members of the Baby Boom Generation. He not only entertains with his music, but also delivers an entertaining banter and light hearted yet meaningful rapport with his audience. Enjoy a performance by JB Clark, and connect with great music, a great era, and have a very good time.

Gerry Moss

Gerry was born in Massachusetts January 21, 1950. He was the oldest of 8 children. Gerry started to play the guitar at the age of six. As a musician, he has lived and performed in Europe, New York City, Los Angeles, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Houston, and throughout the United States. He is accomplished on banjo, mandolin, bass guitar, dobro guitar, and keyboards. He is also a very capable engineer and producer in the recording studio. Gerry has performed with Lloyd Price, Bobby "Blue" Bland, Albert Collins, Rufus Thomas, Buddy Guy. On the country side he has performed with Merle Haggard, George Jones, Willie Nelson, Charlie Pride, Hank Williams, Jr., and Clint Black's band. He has also been on stage with Joe Walsh, Stevie Winwood, and Johnny Rivers. One of Gerry's previous bands, "The Famous Unknowns," was the house band at B.B. King's Blues Club in Memphis, TN for 2 1/2 years.

Gerry can perform as a solo act or with his electric band. He can perform a broad range of material from blues, to show, to pop. This reflects his experiences from his childhood to the present encompassing more than four decades as an entertainer. Gerry is one heck of a guitar player. He is one of the finest guitarists of our time. Don't miss an opportunity to catch a Gerry Moss performance. Bring your friends. You will thoroughly enjoy yourself.

Terry Allan Hall

Terry Allan Hall lives in New Fairview, TX, a tiny burg nestled so well between Rhome and Decatur that it can rarely be found, with his wife/ best friend & soul-mate, Georgia Anne, their 2 children (actually, there's another, but he's already moved into his own domicile!), 4 dogs, 3 cats, several birds, 11 tortoises, and a vast number of "small, furry beasties".

Terry's music has been described as a "tasty concoction of Good-time Folk-Rock and Country Gold, seasoned with a smidgeon of Jazz, a pinch each of Tin Pan Alley and Texas, and a healthy dollop of 'Down Home Blues', masterly served up through his expressive voice and confident command of the 6 and 12-string guitar, harmonica, banjo, mandolin, dobro and dulcimer". He's been a part of the entertainment scene of North Texas (and elsewhere) since 1975, performing both solo and/or with a succession of bands, the latest being "Too Hot For Snakes".

In addition to performing at restaurants, cafes, coffee-houses, festivals and private affairs, Terry finds time to share his music at nursing homes, retirement centers, hospitals and other places in need of a bit of cheer. He is also focusing much of his energies into educational children's presentations for libraries and schools (both public and private), tailoring his shows to the themes of Summer Reading Programs and other events for kids from pre-school age to teens. Terry thinks learning can be fun, and his variety of performances reflects lessons on history and ethics in a way kids thoroughly enjoy.

Cheryl Arena

The Queen of Harps Hailing from Boston Ma. Cheryl has made her home in Dallas Texas for the last 3 years. She is a talented vocalist and harmonica player as well as a gifted songwriter which is evident on her “Blues Got Me” Cd produced by Duke Robillard. Her most recent Cd, 'Good Old Wagon', reflects the more ‘old school” acoustic style of Blues in a stripped down duo setting. "I may not be from Texas, but it sure does feel like home" is the first line of her 'Gone to Texas' song which will be on her next Cd. Don't miss this charismatic performer live - you will surely be blown away - guaranteed!