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[VENUE] announces Creative Differences Americana Music will be playing on [DAY, DATE, AND TIME]. Mike and Pat Jones, Creative Differences, play acoustic versions of Roots-Rock, American Folk, Country, and Singer-Songwriter selections from the 50s to today, as well as original songs in the Americana tradition. Pat plays multiple instruments, including flute, melodica, ukulele, banjolele, dulcimer, keytar, harmonica and others, as well as singing harmony, while Mike entertains with lead vocals and guitar. He’s also a master storyteller and will provide engaging background and anecdotes related to the music they perform.
Long Press Release
[VENUE] announces Creative Differences Americana Music will be playing on [DAY, DATE, AND TIME]. Creative Differences is an Asheville, NC based band that plays acoustic versions of Roots-Rock, American Folk, Country, and Singer-Songwriter selections from the 50s to today, as well as original songs in the Americana tradition. Their performances feature creative acoustic techniques and a variety of instruments. They play some original songs, but their focus is on tunes audiences know and love. Their goal is to provide engaging and moving music experiences to audiences and to inspire the appreciation of traditional and contemporary Americana music. Mike plays guitar and sings lead while Pat sings harmonies and plays ukulele, banjolele, flute, melodica, dulcimer, harmonica, and keytar to round out their unique sound. They are occasionally joined by other local musicians.
Mike is originally from Baltimore, MD, and began playing guitar when he was 14. He has been influenced by the roots-rock music of the 60s and 70s, as well as acoustic singer-songwriters of the last 50 years. He has always been a fan of musicians who tell a great story or invoke strong emotions through their songs. Today's singer-songwriters are proving to be just as talented as the great artists of earlier eras. Mike loves learning and sharing the history of how songs were created and facts about the artists who wrote them. He periodically writes original songs, but mostly enjoys playing music that audience members know and love and also introducing them to new artists. His influences range from old time musicians such as Woody Guthrie and the Carter Family, to great singer-songwriters such as John Prine, Guy Clark, Nanci Griffith, Kris Kristofferson, Steve Goodman, Chris Stapleton, and many others. He also enjoys many of the legendary roots-rock bands, such as The Band, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and The Marshall Tucker Band.
Pat is a native of East TN, and began playing both piano and flute as a young person. She has many happy memories of piano recitals and marching band during those early years. After a career in Information Systems, she returned to her first love of making music and took up additional instruments, each offering different features and opportunities that help present a variety of musical sounds and styles. She loves discovering songs, old and new, that can be re-imagined for the duo. Not surprisingly, they run into Creative Differences when determining how best to incorporate the new selections. They always manage to work things out!
Come enjoy the music of Creative Differences! Although you may know many of the selections, some will likely be new to you, and all will be presented in a unique acoustic style with an unusual and interesting combination of instruments.
[VENUE} is located at [STREET ADDRESS] and Creative Differences will perform at [TIME}. Doors open at {TIME} and tickets are [COST].
Mike is originally from Baltimore, MD, and began playing guitar when he was 14. He has been influenced by the roots-rock music of the 60s and 70s, as well as acoustic singer-songwriters of the last 50 years. He has always been a fan of musicians who tell a great story or invoke strong emotions through their songs. Today's singer-songwriters are proving to be just as talented as the great artists of earlier eras. Mike loves learning and sharing the history of how songs were created and facts about the artists who wrote them. He periodically writes original songs, but mostly enjoys playing music that audience members know and love and also introducing them to new artists. His influences range from old time musicians such as Woody Guthrie and the Carter Family, to great singer-songwriters such as John Prine, Guy Clark, Nanci Griffith, Kris Kristofferson, Steve Goodman, Chris Stapleton, and many others. He also enjoys many of the legendary roots-rock bands, such as The Band, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and The Marshall Tucker Band.
Pat is a native of East TN, and began playing both piano and flute as a young person. She has many happy memories of piano recitals and marching band during those early years. After a career in Information Systems, she returned to her first love of making music and took up additional instruments, each offering different features and opportunities that help present a variety of musical sounds and styles. She loves discovering songs, old and new, that can be re-imagined for the duo. Not surprisingly, they run into Creative Differences when determining how best to incorporate the new selections. They always manage to work things out!
Come enjoy the music of Creative Differences! Although you may know many of the selections, some will likely be new to you, and all will be presented in a unique acoustic style with an unusual and interesting combination of instruments.
[VENUE} is located at [STREET ADDRESS] and Creative Differences will perform at [TIME}. Doors open at {TIME} and tickets are [COST].
VENUE SET UP REQUIREMENTS
Creative Differences is wholly self contained. They have PA systems for both small and large venues, and only need an outlet with 110v electricity to plug into. Please let them know if the venue also requires them to bring stage lights, or anything unique to the venue that affects sound or lighting. The first time Creative Differences performs at a venue, they prefer to unload 2 1/2 hours prior to performance time. Set up takes approximately an hour, and sound check should be complete one half hour prior to performance time. If the venue prefers a different timeline, please inform the band, and we will adjust the schedule accordingly.
Should the venue prefer to use its own sound system and equipment, below are lists of requirements and a diagram of our typical stage set up. If possible, we would like to unload and set up the same 2 1/2 hours ahead of performance time, and would like the sound engineer available for set up and a sound check 1 1/2 hours before performance time, as they will have to hear each instrument in the mix in order to dial them in.
Should the venue prefer to use its own sound system and equipment, below are lists of requirements and a diagram of our typical stage set up. If possible, we would like to unload and set up the same 2 1/2 hours ahead of performance time, and would like the sound engineer available for set up and a sound check 1 1/2 hours before performance time, as they will have to hear each instrument in the mix in order to dial them in.