andi and i performs a substantive body of original "funked-up folk," interrupted by the occasional well-chosen cover tune. Al Tauber's lyrics, ranging from intensely thoughtful to patently absurd (sometimes within the same song), are well served by his dexterous and creative guitar playing and Andi Tauber's whisper-to-roar vocals. As one venue operator has noted, "It's often difficult to believe that so much music is coming from two voices and a guitar."

Dear Music Fans,

I play alot of the music I have written at concerts. Most people stand around watching and claping. If you like music I think we could be good friends, because that means we would have alot in common. I've been playing and writting music all my life. So if you have any questions about my life, music or want to play some frisbee come to the show. See you there.

Thanks,
Benjamin Ezra

Brad Yoder, voted "Best Acoustic Artist" in 2003 and 2004 by the Pittsburgh City Paper, in a live coffeehouse performance.

Logging hundreds of performances in venues ranging from colleges, clubs, and cafés to church basements and the zoo, Brad has earned the title of "ruling the Pittsburgh coffeehouse scene" (Pittsburgh Magazine.) His song "Used" was recently featured on the CBS show NUMB3RS, and “Till the Colors” was a part of the Pittsburgh History Museum’s 9/11 exhibit. As a solo performer, Brad has showcased at the Pittsburgh Folk, and Philadelphia Fringe Festivals, and opened for artists as diverse as Robyn Hitchcock, Todd Snider, the Nields, Ellis Paul, Lucy Kaplansky, Carrie Newcomer, the Vigilantes of Love, and David Gray.

The Burnt Possum Poets is a trio of wordsmiths based in Harrisonburg, Virginia. They explore the minute differences between romance, nature, the divine and taxicabs. A musician first and foremost, Dan Easley composes and records songs and sound-scapes. In love with the world and everything in it, Jeremy Frey generates poems and creative nonfiction. Chad Gusler delivers short stories and sermons, often mixing both genres to expose and surpass the embedded boundaries of prose and the pulpit. Their work can be found at Burnt Possum and at Towndowner Records.

The Menno of the Night

Derek Kehler is a twenty two year old independent artist from southern Manitoba. He has been involved in the southern Manitoba music scene for close to six years now. Through creative rhythms, and unique melodies Derek forms his music; lyrically, He connects intuitively with the listener, aptly expressing a range of human experience with

Donovan has been involved with music for most of his life; he is trained in piano and voice and fiddles around with guitar, percussion, bass, and mandolin. He enjoys songwriting and trying to learn new instruments.

He has been involved with church music for years, from childhood solos to leading contemporary worship services.

His cd, Sketches, features some songs that he has played live since 2002 and some that were literally written as they were recorded. It is a mixture of genres, with generous helpings of alternative folk.

Emily Rodgers is a singer-songwriter who performs ethereal alt-country similar to Cat Power or Beth Orton.