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SEPTEMBER 26th & 27th, 2009 “CELEBRATE!” |
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There is an undeniable division in Danielle Peck's voice. A bluesy pull, a reluctant smokiness that, when it breaks, yields soaring, ringing, soul-stirring power and clarity. That tantalizing slow-pour tension is a fitting reflection of the artist herself. Is she an exuberant young country singer or an experienced and purposed entertainer? Is she the self-described "plain Jane girl next door" or a statuesque brunette bombshell? Is she a former waitress fighting for her big break or a prolific songwriter who contributed eight of 11 songs to her upcoming album? Danielle Peck is all that and much more. That self-titled debut release, preceded by the chart-rocketing first single "I Don't," reveals all the complexities associated with being a young woman making her way in a new millennium. As a songwriter, she's grounded enough to write a glowing affirmation like "Isn't That Everything," and honest enough to acknowledge the emotional despair of a breakup in "Fallin' Apart." As a vocalist, she offers shades of her influences, sounding by turns as rooted in country as Reba McEntire or as slyly sexy as Shania Twain and Faith Hill. The sum of those seemingly divergent parts is, ultimately, a message, sound and style unique to Danielle Peck. Born in Jacksonville, NC, the daughter of a U.S. Marine,
Danielle grew up in Coshocton, OH, where the family had strong musical
roots. Her mother's side of the family traveled and sang in churches. Her
father's parents and grandparents were steeped in country music, playing
dances in the area. Danielle could sing before she could talk and by the
time she was three she would sit on a counter banging on pots and pans
as her extended family played country music. The first song she learned
to sing was Johnny Cash's "Folsom Prison Blues," a song that has been part
of her live show to this day.
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"I wasn't supposed to be in there (bars) because I
was underage," she says, "so I had to dress older, act older, sneak in
through the back door, do my show, and then slip out the back again before
anyone could figure out I was underage! I never thought twice about it
because singing was all I'd ever thought about doing from the time I was
a little girl - I felt like I was doing what I was supposed to... and of
course my dad was always close by just in case..."
"I was the girl singer," she says. "I would sing Reba and Trisha and a lot of Patsy Cline. We played weekends and hit the local summer fairs. While my friends were into sports - I was consumed with music." At 18, her dad bought her a sound & light system that the family jokingly referred to as her 'college tuition'. When she graduated from high school, she hit the road leading her own band adding regional fairs and festivals to the schedule. After several years on the bar and festival circuit Danielle made the decision to chase the dream and make the jump to Nashville. She quickly took a Nashville job waiting tables and spent the rest of her time working on her songwriting. "I'd wake up at 8 in the morning, go and write songs until 2 in the afternoon, change clothes, work the restaurant until 2 or 3 in the morning, get up early the next morning and do it again," she says. "I became a Starbucks addict but I was having the time of my life! I was in Nashville, meeting people, starting to write with some great writers, I was loving every minute of it." Soon after her Nashville arrival she met publisher Clay Myers who recognized her talent and helped secure a songwriting deal with Barbara Orbison's Still Working Music. She soon began writing with staff writers Clay Mills and Tommy Lee James, as well as other established hit writers like Blair Daly and Taylor Rhodes. Those writing sessions would ultimately form the basis for her debut album. That release had to wait, however. Signed to a recording contract with DreamWorks Records by executive Scott Borchetta, Danielle's album was a casualty of that company's merger with Universal. Borchetta, however, wouldn't let his belief in her music die and when he later left Universal to form his own Big Machine Records, Danielle was one of his first signings. The single release "I Don't" finally introduced country audiences to Danielle, and the response has already been overwhelming. Already a hit and still climbing, the song also draws huge response at her live shows opening for, among others, Toby Keith. Fans are drawn to the emotional honesty of an artist who so readily reveals all facets of her personality. Beyond the single, Danielle explores the difficulties
of love on "Fallin' Apart," "Sucks To Be You" and "Only The Lonely Talkin'."
She smolders with slow burn passion on "Kiss You On The Mouth" and "Thirsty
Again." And the fun side peaks through on "Findin' A Good Man" and "Honky-Tonk
Time." In every case, the emotions ring true.
Performing at 4:00pm on Sunday! |
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Here is an act that is versatile, funny,
novel, talented, polished, family-oriented and awesome in presentation.
New Odyssey has been together for over 20 years and has performed at literally
thousands of functions, always to complete satisfaction and rave reviews!
This is a show you must see and hear to believe.
The New Odyssey experience is all encompassing. Outstanding arrangements of almost every style are performed on 30 different musical instruments! With a unique combination of great music, audience participation, and sheer zaniness, mayhem can ensue at any moment. With a huge, kicking sound and vast array of dance
music spanning over five decades, New Odyssey has the ability to adapt
to almost any function, and any audience. Discover why New Odyssey is the
secret to ensuring your successful event. Relax and take the stress and
guesswork out of finding the right act.
Performing at 2:30pm on Saturday! |
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Saturday, September 26, 2009 6:00am Elks Pancake Breakfast
1:00pm Motorcycle Show – Registration 12:00 pm
Sunday, September 27, 2009 8:00am Car Show Registration
12:30pm Two by Two Southern Gospel Group
CARNIVAL RIDES BOTH DAYS – FOOD, CRAFTS AND FLEA
For General Information Contact Toni Weller at (217)
323-9476
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T-SHIRTS: SMALL to X-LARGE $10.00
XXL to XXXL $10.00
FURTHER INFO:
TONI WELLER 217-323-2980 or 217-323-9476