Saturday October 12, 2024
8:00pm
Lana Puckett & Kim Person with George Turman
The original musical compositions of Americana singer/songwriters Lana Puckett and Kim Person have best been described as “music written in the key of life.” Lana and Kim are a gifted female duo, and are well known for their vocal styles, intricate guitar skills and amazing vocal harmonies. This long time writing and performance team has garnered an impressive list of career accomplishments, and are nationally recognized for their award-winning songwriting; most notably having their song “Cornstalk Pony” recorded by legendary singer/songwriter, Steve Gillette. Lana and Kim have shared the stage with Grammy Award-winning singer songwriters, Pam Rose and Jill Colucci, National Flatpicking/Fingerstyle Champion Stephen Bennett, Australian Fingerstyle guitarist, Tommy Emmanuel, Tammy Award-winning singer/songwriter, Janis Ian and The Kingston Trio among others.
George Turman played his first paying gig ($5) at the Grace Street Pizza Inn as a teenager in the 1960s. After college and a number of years playing in the mountain west, George returned to Richmond and has been at the center of the Richmond folk music scene ever since.
The concert begins at 8:00 PM on October 12; doors open at 7:30 PM. Tickets are $15 in advance; $20 at the door. Children 12 and under are admitted free of charge; teens 13-18 are admitted at half price.
Singer/Songwriter,
Traditional Folk,
Americana,
Contemporary Folk
Award winning Americana music duo. Precision vocals and guitar playing.
Traditional Folk,
Americana,
Contemporary Folk
George Turman has been at the center of the Richmond, Virginia folk scene since the 1970s. He has been playing a weekly gig at the Boathouse for more than 30 years and has also been a regular at the Shady Grove Coffeehouse and Ashland Coffee and Tea.