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The 1st annual “X-Mas Jamboree @ the Grange” was a huge success…….  and a blast!…  Thank you to all who came out to enjoy the music.  It was a packed house, and your support is greatly appreciated.   Also, thank you to all of the fine musicians who came out: Mary Fagan, Mike Sullivan, Jimmy Schultz, Conrad Labrecque, Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki, Dusty Gray, Brian O’Riley and Matt Jenson.  ALSO, a very special “thank you” to Brian O’Riley, who performed the “master of ceremony” duties, and to Michelle French-Labrecque, for working the door.  In my opinion, we had the “perfect” blend of music, bringing together local Concord musicians, with musicians from the Austin, TX, and Burlington, VT music scenes.  All feedback has been extremely positive, and a ”2nd Annual X-Mas Jamboree @ the Grange” has already been discussed.  Merry Christmas, happy holidays, and see you next year!  – Matt

"POIRIER & LABRECQUE" w/ MICHAEL SULLIVAN

Michael Sullivan, Matt Poirier, Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki & Mary Fagan

12/23/2011
River Hill Grange Community Center; Penacook, NH
1st Annual X-Mas Jamboree @ the Grange
(Matt & Mary):
Luckiest Man, The Brakeman the Sandman & Me (Guesting on the Mary Fagan set)
(POiRiER & LABReCQUe):
Spanish Jam -> Duncan -> Tommy By the Riverside -> Duncan, Damn Sam, *The Beast In Me, Bathtub Gin, Maggie’s Farm,         Angel Band
NOTE: * = w/ Mike Sullivan on Guitar
(POIRIER, SULLIVAN & SCHULTZ w/ JORDAN TIRRELL-WYSOCKI):
Helicopter, One More Cup of Coffee, *Oh! Sister, Friend of the Devil (Minor), Dead Man, Jack-A-Roe, Angel Dance, *Althea, *+Cindy, *+The Mighty Quinn (Quinn the Eskimo),  *+The Weight
NOTE:
* w/ Mary Fagan on Guitar & Vox
+ w/ Conrad Labrecque on Percussion
Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki (entire set)

Jamboree at the Grange ! 12/23/2011

Decembler 23rd, 2011 (Fri.) @ The River Hill Grange; Penacook, NH
HOLIDAY SHOW: “CHRISTMAS JAMBOREE @ the GRANGE”
Featuring: Matt Poirier, Mary Fagan, Michael Sullivan, Jimmy Schultz, Conrad Labrecque & Dusty Gray
Time: Doors @ 7:00pm / Show @ 8:00pm
Cost: $5.00 cover at door / BYOB & Potluck 
For more info. email: poirier.acoustic@live.com

X-MAS JAMBOREE @ the GRANGE – PERFORMER BIOS:

MARY FAGAN (Austin, TX): A restless heart and devotion to music has made Mary Fagan a true original with wide ranging influences. Backing herself solidly on piano or guitar, she moves seamlessly from jazz to folk, blues and rock. With influences that range from Duke Ellington to The Grateful Dead, you can’t fit her neatly into any one musical category. But no matter what style of music she is playing, her voice will captivate you. It is bold and smooth, as if it were forged in the blues and then dipped in velvet. www.maryfagan.com

MATTHEW POIRIER (Concord, NH):  A Concord, NH area acoustic performer, focusing on percussive rhythms and intricate finger styles, with a completely original style and sound all his own. The shows move through a variety of styles with ever-changing and flowing set lists… Combining originals, traditionals and creative takes on a variety of covers, Matt pulls influence from a wide spectrum of artists and eras, and at times is heavily influenced by The Grateful Dead, Bob Dylan, Martin Sexton; plus a variety of traditional and old/new acoustic music. www.mattpoirier.com

MICHAELSULLIVAN (Burlington, VT):  Virtuosic acoustic and electric guitar player hailing out of Burlington, VT. Mike’s playing has been described as soulful, captivating and down right epic. Mike’s music career has brought him all over the country, from New England to Arizona, to Michigan and back again. A true spirit of the unknown, Mike’s ability to amaze an audience in the form of a well traveled “gypsy-like” folk artist is equally as compelling as his ability to melt one’s mind with his melodic escapades on an electric guitar. AKA: Midnight Jones

DUSTY GRAY (Bow, NH):  Dusty Gray is the hottest country music star to emerge from the mountains and serene country setting of New Hampshire in over 25 years. His on-stage energy is electrifying audiences throughout New England and the Northeast. Describing his performances, Dusty says he is “leaving a little bit of myself on stage each and every night.” www.dustygray.com

CONRAD LABRECQUE (Concord, NH):  The man, the myth, the legend…. Host of some of the areas most diverse gatherings, Conrad has been entertaining local crowds for years. Co-Founder of “The Warner Road Experience” and numerous other local acts over the years, Conrad brings a joy of “everything that is music” to the stage night after night. Whether he be rambling on a full kit with TWRE, or playing the congas and bongos in an acoustic outfit in a downtown club, Conrad is at home playing music.

JIMMY SCHULTZ (Burlington, VT):  Hailing out of Burlington, VT, Jimmy Schultz is a true student of “everything” percussion. Give Jimmy a cardboard box and a stick and you will instantly have music. Another well traveled musician of the road, it seems Jimmy has picked up a little something every place he has been. Free spirited and “down for whatever” Jimmy easily becomes the backbone and heart of any sort of musical endeavor. Taking inspiration from life, and combining it with raw musical talent, Jimmy is sure to captivate any audience he is in front of. AKA: Jimmy Jones

11/26/2011 (Poirier & Laliotis Acoustic Duo)
The Green Martini; Concord, NH
Set I: (Matt; Solo Acoustic)
Shine In Intro. -> To Be Young (Is to be Sad), Angel Band, Yesterday, Lonely Day Highway -> Oh! Sister, The Brakeman the Sandman & Me, Sweet Black Angel, Driver, Women & Wine
Set II:
Helicopter, Peggy-O, Mama Tried, The Harder They Come, Catfish John, Jack-A-Roe, *Real Man, *Me & My Uncle, *Bathtub Gin
Set III:
The Beast In Me, Friend of the Devil (Minor), Duncan -> Spanish Jam, Theme From the Bottom, The Mighty Quinn (Quinn the Eskimo), Dead Man, Maggie’s Farm, Cindy -> Long Journey Home -> And We Bid You Goodnight
NOTES:
* = w/ Drew Hines on the Cojon “The Box”
- Real Man contained a “Dirt” jam

11/12/2011 (Solo Acoustic)
The Green Martini; Concord, NH
Set I:
Jam -> Jack-A-Roe, Dead Man, Catfish John, D. Instra -> Simple Smoke, To Be Young (Is to be Sad) -> Lonely Day Highway, Women & Wine, * Yesterday, Helicopter, * Luckiest Man, Bathtub Gin, Swept Away -> Sperling -> Swept Away -> Maggie’s Farm
Set II:
Shine In Intro -> Damn Sam, Spanish Jam -> Duncan -> Tommy By the Riverside -> Duncan, ** Friend of the Devil, Angel Dance, Let Me Lie, Me & My Uncle, The Brakeman the Sandman & Me, Cindy -> Oh! Sister, Sweet Black Angel, Theme From the Bottom, Angel Band, The Beast In Me -> And We Bid You Goodnight -> Long Journey Home
Encore: Driver
NOTES:
* 1st Time Played (Yesterday by the Beatles & Luckiest Man by the Wood Brothers)
** Friend of the Devil (Minor arrangement by Michael Sullivan)

11/12/2011 @ the Martini

10/22/2011
The Radio Bean; Burlington, VT
Spanish Jam -> Duncan -> Tommy By the Riverside -> Duncan, Damn Sam, Angel Cry, * Jack-A-Roe, ** Cindy, ** Friend of the Devil, * Dead Man, ** Helicopter
NOTES:
  * = w/ Mike Sullivan
** = w/ Mike Sullivan & Jimmy Schultz

October 22nd, 2011 (Sat.) – The Radio Bean; Burlington, VT
Time: 4:30pm – 5:30pm
W/ Mike Sullivan & Jimmy Schultz

Novembler 12th, 2011 (Sat.) @ The Green Martini
SOLO ACOUSTIC
Time: 8:30pm – Close
Address: 6 Pleasant St. Ext. Concord, NH 03301
For more info. visit: www.greenmartinilounge.com/

Novembler 26th, 2011 (Sat.) @ The Green Martini
MATT POIRIER & ANDY LALIOTIS – ACOUSTIC DUO
Time: 8:30pm – Close
Address: 6 Pleasant St. Ext. Concord, NH 03301
For more info. visit: www.greenmartinilounge.com/

December 17th, 2011 (Sat.) @ Hermano’s; Concord, NH
Time: 7:30pm – 10:00pm
Address: 11 Hills Ave. Concord, NH
For more info. visit: www.hermanosmexican.com

Decembler 23rd, 2011 (Fri.) @ The River Hill Grange; Penacook, NH
HOLIDAY SHOW
Featuring: Matt Poirier, Mary Fagan & Michael Sullivan
Special Guests: Conrad Labrecque, Dusty Gray & more
Time: 8:00pm
Cost: $5.00 cover at door / BYOB & Potluck
For more info. email: poirier.acoustic@live.com

10/15/2011 (Solo Acoustic)
Hermano’s; Concord, NH
SET I:
Shine In Intro. -> To Be Young (Is To Be Sad), Dead Man, Damn Sam, Women & Wine -> The Beast In Me, Simple Smoke, Wharf Rat -> Angel Cry, Duncan -> Tommy By the Riverside -> Duncan
SET II:
Jam -> Bathtub Gin, Peggy-O, Mama You Been On My Mind, E-Instra -> Helicopter, Oh! Sister, *The Mighty Quinn (Quinn the Eskimo), Angel Dance, **Let Me Lie, Angel Band, Maggies Farm
NOTES:
* Dedicated to Jermey & Marissa Twomey
** 1st Time Played (Anastasio, cover)

10/1/2011 (Mary Fagan & Matt Poirier)
The Green Martini; Concord, NH
SET I: (Solo Acoustic)
Shine In Intro. -> To Be Young (Is To Be Sad), The Beast In Me, Jack-A-Roe, Lonely Day Highway -> Women & Wine, E-Instra -> Helicopter, Sleep -> Peggy-O, Bathtub Gin, Spanish Jam -> Me & My Uncle -> Spanish Jam,  Angel Band
SET II:
(Solo Acoustic) Duncan -> Tommy By the Riverside -> Duncan, Mama You Been On My Mind, Maggie’s Farm
(Mary & Matt) Cindy, Wheeping Willow, The Brakeman the Sandman  & Me, The Mighty Quinn (Quinn the Eskimo), Sundown, Catfish John, Althea, Oh! Sister, Step A Little Lighter, Long Journey Home
NOTES:
Mary also played a solo acoustic set 

9/24/2011 (Solo w/ Special Guest: Mary Fagan)
River Hill Grange, Penacook, NH
Spanish Jam-> Helicopter, Damn Sam, Jack-a-Roe, To Be Young,  Angel Dance, *#Step a Little Wider, *#Oh Sister, **Cindy -> **Long Journey Home 
NOTES:  
 *  = w/ Mary Fagan
** = w/ Mary Fagan & Conrad Labrecque
#  = “Step a Little Wider” New Mary Fagan original & Dylan’s Oh Sister; 1st Time Played
(Mary’s set led into this set) – Other performers included: Dusty Gray, Tall Granite Jazz Band, Boozix & TBS 

9/16/2011 (The Andy Laliotis & Matt Poirier Acoustic Show)
The Green Martini; Concord, NH
SET I:
(Matt Solo): D-Instra. -> Real Man, Shine In Intro. -> Lonely Day Highway, Damn Sam, Duncan, The Sandman the Brakeman & Me, To Be Young (is to be sad), Theme From the Bottom, (** w/ Andy) Spanish Jam -> Helicopter, Peggy-O, Bathtub Gin, Jack-A-Roe, The Beast In Me -> Long Journey Home
SET II:
Riverside -> Me & My Uncle, Cindy, The Harder They Come, Friend of the Devil, The Mighty Quinn (Quinn the Eskimo) -> Maggie’s Farm, Angel Dance, Goin Down the Road Feelin Bad 
NOTE:
* 1st Show  

8/20/2011 (Solo Acoustic)
Hermano’s Concord, NH
SET I:
Sperling, Spanish Jam -> Me & My Uncle, Damn Sam, Bathtub Gin, Mama You Been On My Mind, Jam -> Angel Cry, Catfish John, Theme From the Bottom, Duncan -> Tommy By the Riverside -> Duncan -> Spanish Jam
SET II:
Angel Dance, Shine In Intro. -> Maggie’s Farm, The Sandman the Brakeman & Me, Wharf Rat, Swept Away -> The Beast In Me -> Swept Away, Simple Smoke, Lonely Day Highway -> Cindy -> Long Journey Home, Helicopter, *Railroad Earth
NOTES:
* = “Railroad Earth” 1st Time Played (Railroad Earth cover)