Ordinary Elephant
Ordinary Elephant
joins us Saturday, April 6th
with the show starting at 7:30 pm
joins us Saturday, April 6th
with the show starting at 7:30 pm
Ordinary Elephant is a mesmerizing folk duo that has spent the better part of the last decade on a never-ending tour that’s earned married couple Crystal and Pete Damore widespread critical acclaim and made fans of luminaries like Tom Paxton and Mary Gauthier. In 2017, the pair took home the International Folk Music Award for Artist of the Year on the strength of their breakout album, Before I Go, and two years later, they returned with the similarly lauded Honest, which the Associated Press hailed as “one of the best Americana albums of the year.”
The band’s new stripped-down, self-titled collection is the purest distillation of their sound yet, showcasing the arresting power of the couple’s gorgeous harmonies and intricate fretwork. The songs are timeless, rooted in rich, character-driven storytelling, and the performances are similarly transportive, fueled by delicately intertwined banjo, guitar, and octave mandolin. Though the songs were born out of a period of deep uncertainty, the record itself is a work of profound self-assurance, one delivered by a duo whose personal and professional lives embody the limitless possibility of honest, organic collaboration. Press play on Ordinary Elephant and you’ll hear more than just a husband and wife; you’ll hear the sound of sincerity and commitment, of patience and gratitude, of learning to let go of expectation and revel in the simple beauty of the moment.
The band’s new stripped-down, self-titled collection is the purest distillation of their sound yet, showcasing the arresting power of the couple’s gorgeous harmonies and intricate fretwork. The songs are timeless, rooted in rich, character-driven storytelling, and the performances are similarly transportive, fueled by delicately intertwined banjo, guitar, and octave mandolin. Though the songs were born out of a period of deep uncertainty, the record itself is a work of profound self-assurance, one delivered by a duo whose personal and professional lives embody the limitless possibility of honest, organic collaboration. Press play on Ordinary Elephant and you’ll hear more than just a husband and wife; you’ll hear the sound of sincerity and commitment, of patience and gratitude, of learning to let go of expectation and revel in the simple beauty of the moment.
Opener: Jim Lane
Jim Lane is a singer, songwriter and guitarist. Jim performs live music in and around Rochester, NY, and the Finger Lakes Region, in restaurants/bars, private parties/events, festivals, fundraisers, group homes, senior living centers and house parties. Where ever he performs, people of all ages enjoy the genuine, personal touch Jim adds to his acoustic arrangements of songs we all know and love, as well as, his own compositions.
Jim performs mostly cover tunes but here are a few of his fan’s favorite original songs. About the songs in Jim’s words:
“IN THE WIND” and the songs’ meaning was inspired by certain happenings in my life that seem more than coincidental. I hope that your own interpretation will be thought provoking, reassuring and lift your spirit.”
“BOWL OF CLAY” came to me rather quickly. One day, my cousin Paul, who makes pottery as a hobby, put a post on Face Book that he was stuck on making bowls. For some reason that just struck me and I sat down and wrote Bowl Of Clay.” “A potter crafts his bowl and his life” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEgYRcCyns8
“BESSY” was a 1970 Chevy Nova that I bought for $100.
I drove this car for several years and it holds many memories.”
“HARMONY” was composed and first debuted at the Rochester Harmony Festival on October13, 2006. It has always bothered me to see or hear that somebody is being mistreated or hurt, especially, by someone they know, love and trust. As a musician, I felt the need to write a song about domestic violence and violence against women and children in general. I hope “Harmony” will inspire and encourage others to get involved and help us create a more safe and peaceful community to live, learn, work and play.”
“MY FATHERS HEART” is a special dedication to my Dad, Forest Calvin Lane. 1924-2020
Jim Lane is a singer, songwriter and guitarist. Jim performs live music in and around Rochester, NY, and the Finger Lakes Region, in restaurants/bars, private parties/events, festivals, fundraisers, group homes, senior living centers and house parties. Where ever he performs, people of all ages enjoy the genuine, personal touch Jim adds to his acoustic arrangements of songs we all know and love, as well as, his own compositions.
Jim performs mostly cover tunes but here are a few of his fan’s favorite original songs. About the songs in Jim’s words:
“IN THE WIND” and the songs’ meaning was inspired by certain happenings in my life that seem more than coincidental. I hope that your own interpretation will be thought provoking, reassuring and lift your spirit.”
“BOWL OF CLAY” came to me rather quickly. One day, my cousin Paul, who makes pottery as a hobby, put a post on Face Book that he was stuck on making bowls. For some reason that just struck me and I sat down and wrote Bowl Of Clay.” “A potter crafts his bowl and his life” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEgYRcCyns8
“BESSY” was a 1970 Chevy Nova that I bought for $100.
I drove this car for several years and it holds many memories.”
“HARMONY” was composed and first debuted at the Rochester Harmony Festival on October13, 2006. It has always bothered me to see or hear that somebody is being mistreated or hurt, especially, by someone they know, love and trust. As a musician, I felt the need to write a song about domestic violence and violence against women and children in general. I hope “Harmony” will inspire and encourage others to get involved and help us create a more safe and peaceful community to live, learn, work and play.”
“MY FATHERS HEART” is a special dedication to my Dad, Forest Calvin Lane. 1924-2020