Iron Horse to close after 34 seasons

March 30 – Mary McCaslin represents an unbroken link between traditional American folksingers and today’s “new folk” singer-songwriters. Known for her songs about the West, its landscape, and its outlaws as well as her insightful songs about relationships, Mary has influenced countless other performers. Mary was a pioneer of open tunings, using them long before they gained their current popularity. Tickets for all concerts are $15 for adults.

April 6 – Steve Cormier is touring again. After a number of years off, in which he took to teaching college history and acting in film and television, the singing bug bit him, hard it seems; so he’s at it again. Cormier’s music is mainly old and traditional cowboy fare. He also writes songs that reflect his take on life. He tells stories of his nine years as a ranch and farm hand, along with simply lying to see if he can get away with it.

April 13 – Bob Livingston, a founding member of The Lost Gonzo Band, was a key figure instigating the cosmic cowboy, progressive country and outlaw country music movements that distinguished the Austin, TX music scene in the 1970s. He is one of the most experienced and recorded musicians in all of Texas music. Livingston’s newest CD, Gypsy Alibi, released by New Wilderness Records in 2011, won the “Album of the Year” at the Texas Music Awards 2011.

April 20 – Musically speaking, the Heatons play the heck out of their instruments (Irish wood flute/accordion, guitar/bouzouki). After years of study in Chicago, and many nights of music in Clare, Galway, and their adopted home of Boston, Irish Music Magazine’s John O’Regan wrote, “their duet playing is tight, sweet, and tasteful, lacking nothing on either technical expertise or instrumental virtuosity.” As for their singing, when Matt and Shannon perform centuries-old songs, it feels current, conversational. They make traditional music relevant to American audiences.

April 27 – Gabrielle Louise’s music is anchored deeply in folk, but undeniably drawn to rich harmonies and melodic adventurism. Her sound has the earthy feel of early Joni Mitchell while also veering into the spirited delivery of fellow genre-hopping artist Martin Sexton. Unafraid to take a random musical escapade in the name of inspiration, Gabrielle is at one moment folkie and ethereal, the next moment a smoky jazz chanteuse.

May – The Mary Ann Memorial concert and “End of the Run” celebration. This is the final concert at the Iron Horse.

The Iron Horse Concert Hall is located at 315 S. Main.
For more information call 321-6348 or visit http://shorock.com/ironhorse.