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About Sunday Street at the University Cafe
The Sunday Street Acoustic Series presents nationally-touring artists in the intimate setting of The University Caf, a first-class listening room located on the Stony Brook University campus.

Among the many artists who have appeared in the series during its four years are:
Fairport Convention, The Acoustic Strawbs, The Kennedys, Eric Andersen, John Wesley Harding, Suzzy and Maggie Roche, Lynn Miles, Garnet Rogers, Ellis Paul, Fred Eaglesmith, Tom Russell and Garland Jeffreys.

The series is produced and hosted by Charlie Backfish, whose Sunday Street Program on
WUSB-FM (90.1fm and www.wusb.fm) on Sunday mornings from 9 AM until 11:30 AM is now in its thirtieth year and features on-air conversation and performances by many of the artists who appear at the Caf.

Photographs of past shows as well as a listing of performers who have appeared in the series at The University Caf may be viewed by clicking on the "Gallery" tab on the University Caf website (www.universitycafe.org). The website also highlights upcoming shows at the Caf.
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Slaid Cleaves University Cafe 11/7/10 Part 1
Slaid Cleaves' self-penned biography simply says: "Grew up in Maine. Lives in Texas. Writes songs. Makes Records. Travels around. Tries to be good."
From his early years in South Berwick, Maine, where he and Rod Picott were members of a high school garage band, Slaid Cleaves eventually migrated to Austin, Texas, where he became a well-known fixture on the local acoustic music scene and won the New Folk competition at the Kerrville Folk Festival in 1992. His second national solo album, 2000's Broke Down landed Cleaves on the Americana radio charts with both the title track (a co-write with Picott) and "One Good Year." A busy tour schedule, fueled by an engaging stage personality, have won Cleaves a devoted fan base which includes novelist Stephen King, who wrote the liner notes to Cleaves' most recent album, Everything You Love Will Be Taken Away (www.slaidcleaves.com for more information)
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In a world swimming in singer/songwriters, it's difficult to rise above the masses and create a truly unique sound that captures ears and stimulates the mind. The Pines are a band that has taken on this feat, honing their musical craft to near perfection with a sound that wavers on the edge of traditional acoustic/roots music, but embraces the nuances of today's indie-rock and blues music.

Meeting in a Mexican barrio in Arizona, fellow Iowans David Huckfelt and Benson Ramsey began playing music together, forming The Pines. Committing to a musical career, they returned to their Midwestern roots and settled in Minneapolis, a music haven that has launched the careers of such folk and rock legends as Bob Dylan, The Jayhawks and The Replacements.

In 2004 The Pines released their debut self-titled album on the Iowa-based Trailer Records, establishing themselves as an emerging force in the roots music world with their haunting blend of indie-rock, folk, and blues with intelligent lyrics. In 2007 The Pines released Sparrows in the Bell on the world renowned acoustic/roots label Red House Records. The album had critics buzzing and was named one of the top roots releases of 2007 by Q Magazine. With the release of Tremolo, , their second release on Red House, The Pines continue to show their growth as artists as well as an unparalleled wisdom in their songwriting and musicianship.

The son of Greg Brown's producer and sideman Bo Ramsey, Benson was surrounded by folk and blues music and continues to let those influences shine, even on louder electric songs. David also has a deep love for traditional music, and together the two of them craft music that evokes the ancient while incorporating newer rock and pop grooves. Both strong writers and musicians, David and Benson have distinct voices that complement each other, causing audiences and critics alike to tout them as a powerful young force in American roots music. Steadily touring around the country, The Pines have shared the stage with some of the biggest names in music including Bon Iver, The Holmes Brothers, Jolie Holland, The Arcade Fire, and Spider John Koerner. ]]> http://paradiddlerecords_media.s3.amazonaws.com/01_Podcast_1.mp3 Sat, 02 Apr 2011 07:34:28 -0700