Songwriter Sessions w/ Richard Roberts Jr., Katie Dahl, & David G. Smith at the Redstone Room -- December 7.
Saturday, December 7, 8 p.m.
The Redstone Room, 129 Main Street, Davenport IA
Held as part of the unique concert series held in Davenport's intimate and cozy Redstone Room, the December 7 Songwriter Sessions event will find guests treat to a seated evening of tunes hosted by David G. Smith, with additionally winning performances delivered by Richard Roberts Jr. and Katie Dahl.
What does one do when one finally retires? Richard Roberts Jr. answered this question by buying himself a retirement gift. He bought a new guitar. A very nice guitar. Then, with his newfound time, he began to play that guitar. He also started writing songs, which he had done in earlier years, but, hey, life happens and he stopped. However, now, he discovered a new passion for songwriting, singing and recording. So, he did. Living in Davenport, Iowa, for more than 30 years, his songs were inspired by the beautiful area where he lives as well has past life experiences. A dad, grandfather, and now a songwriter, Roberts shares his music through recording and now performing in the community that he loves. His songs are inspired by his early musical influences that includes James Taylor; Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young; Joni Mitchell, The Kingston Trio; Bob Dylan, Emmy Lou Harris and others. He also also released three albums: The Seventy Project (Released the year he turned 70); Notes from Along the River; and his latest, Old Church Road.
As singer/songwriter Dar Williams stated, "Katie Dahl’s songs aren’t just melodies and words, they’re journeys that are firmly grounded in a sense of place—beautiful, real landscapes that help you feel places that you may have never been before. That’s the very best kind of songwriting.” Clear-eyed and tough-minded, songwriter/playwright Dahl is known for her smart songs, wry wit, and wise spirit. A small-town celebrity on the Wisconsin peninsula where her family has lived for 175 years, Dahl is also an internationally touring, radio-charting artist who, according to American Songwriter, “delivers razor-sharp lyrics with a hearty, soulful voice." In her live shows that are both courageously honest and devilishly funny, Dahl dives deep into questions of land and love, family and body image, grief and joy. “In unsettled times,” says Peter Mulvey, “Katie Dahl brings us a grounded spirit.”
David G. Smith developed and hosts the Songwriter Sessions series, inviting top-tier local and touring songwriters to share their songs with the Quad Cities. Having hosted shows at Nashville’s Bluebird Café for more than 15 years, Smith has created a true listening room experience in the Quad Cities. An internationally acclaimed songwriter, four of the singer/songwriter's albums and four of his singles have reached number one nationwide on various U.S. charts, among them “River Gonna Talk” and “To Be Human” from his recent album Witness Trees. Both songs topped the charts on the Radio Guitar One Americana Chart, and Smith's last four albums were accepted for Grammy consideration.
The Songwriter Sessions featuring David G. Smith, Richard Roberts Jr., and Katie Dahl takes place in the Redstone Room on December 7, admission to the 8 p.m. concert event is $18-20, and more information and tickets are available by calling (563)326-1333 and visiting CommonChordQC.com.
