Fri, Dec 09
|Old Route 9n
Possum Haw
Time & Location
Dec 09, 2016, 7:00 PM
Old Route 9n, Old Rte 9n, Jay, NY 12987, USA
About the Event
A special combination: the drive of bluegrass and the original lyricism of folk, delivered by one of the finest female vocalists in the region. Vocalist Colby Crehan brings this sound to audiences with the Vermont band PossumHaw. Formed in 2004 by husband-wife team Ryan (banjo player) and Colby Crehan and lead guitarist Charley Eiseman, the group has evolved into a well-oiled machine with stunning vocal harmonies and stellar acoustic instrumentation. Mandolinist Stephen Waud joined the group in 2009 and bassist Mitch Barron in 2013. Jazz and blues influences weave through a repertoire of original music fueled by Crehan's skilled songwriting. Crehan’s song “Road to Mora” was named Vermont Song of the Year, and Crehan named Vermont Vocalist of the Year (Tammie Awards, Times-Argus). In addition to finely-crafted music provided by the entire band, front man Ryan Crehan makes audiences feel right at home with wonderful stage presence and wry humor. PossumHaw is what the Northeast folk and bluegrass music scene is all about—excellent original acoustic live music delivered with skill, sincerity, and personality. The band is: Colby Crehan: lead vocals, guitar, piano Stephen Waud: mandolin, vocals Ryan Crehan: banjo, vocals, harmonica Charley Eiseman: lead guitar, vocals Mitch Barron: upright bass, vocals PossumHaw has produced four full-length albums: Waiting and Watching (2014), Fortune’s Name (2010), Madtom (2007) and Split-rail (2005). The band has appeared at Caffe Lena, the Champlain Valley Folk Festival, First Night Burlington, Higher Ground, the Long Trail Festival, and at venues throughout the Northeast. Here’s what critics are saying about PossumHaw: On the new album, Waiting and Watching: -Addison County Independent "The best female vocalist in country music this state has produced in many years" -Rutland Herald/Barre-Montpelier Times Argus "Crehan has penned a few instant classics -Robert Resnik, Seven Days "Easygoing beauty" -Burlington Free Press