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Songwriter Sessions with Richard Roberts, Jr., Katie Dahl, and David G Smith

December 7 @ 8:00 pm

Free – $20.00

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General Admission - Presale
Presale ticket allows for general admission entry to the Redstone Room. Presales end when doors open.
$18.00
Support Our Programs - $5 Donation
Add a donation to Common Chord to support live music and education programs.
$5.00
Unlimited
Support Our Programs - $20 Donation
Add a donation to Common Chord to support live music and education programs.
$20.00
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Front Row sustaining members get free admission!
If you’re in the 
Front Row, email Jesse (jricke@commonchordqc.org) to claim your tickets.

Genre: Acoustic, Singer/Songwriter
Doors: 7:30pm / Show: 8:00pm
Tickets: $18 in advance / $20 day of show

Featured Songwriters: Richard Roberts, Jr., Katie Dahl
Host: David G Smith

Seating: All-seated in-the-round. Intimate, listening room show. Each ticket purchase guarantees a seat.

*NEW! This version of Songwriter Sessions will take place fully in-the-round in Common Chord’s Community Hall (2nd floor)! This setup will be a creative new way to experience the songs and stories up close and personal.

Age Restriction: All Ages (Under 19 must be accompanied by an adult)

ABOUT THE ARTISTS

Richard Roberts, Jr.
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 over 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, Richard 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.

Richard has published three albums: The Seventy Project (Released the year he turned 70); Notes From Along the River; and his latest, Old Church Road.

Katie Dahl
www.katiedahlmusic.com

“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.”
-Dar Williams

Clear-eyed and tough-minded, songwriter/playwright Katie 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, Katie is also an internationally touring, radio-charting artist who “delivers razor-sharp lyrics with a hearty, soulful voice” (American Songwriter). In live shows that are both courageously honest and devilishly funny, Katie 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
www.davidgsmithmusic.com

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 over 15 years, David has created a true listening room experience in the Quad Cities. An internationally acclaimed songwriter, four of David’s albums and four of his singles have reached #1 nationwide on various US charts, to include “River Gonna Talk” and “To Be Human”, from his recent album Witness Trees, both of which reached #1 on the Radio Guitar One Americana Chart. His last four albums were accepted for Grammy consideration. David “draws you in with his lyrics and keeps you there with his heart.”

COMMON CHORD POLICIES:

TICKETS: Advance tickets are only available online. Tickets may be purchased at the door the day of the show, subject to availability. Tickets are non-transferable and may only be purchased directly from Common Chord.

RESERVED SEATING: All-seated show. Each ticket guarantees a seat.

PHYSICAL ACCOMMODATIONS: If you require seating or a reserved space due to health or physical needs, you will need to purchase your General Admission ticket first and then email feedback@commonchordqc.org to reserve up to 2 seats.

AGE RESTRICTIONS: Most shows in the Redstone Room are all ages unless otherwise noted. Those under 19 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

QUESTIONS?: Please email: feedback@commonchordqc.org

Details

Date:
December 7
Time:
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Cost:
Free – $20.00

Organizer

Common Chord
Phone
563-326-1333
Email
feedback@commonchordqc.org
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Venue

Redstone Room at Common Chord
129 Main St
Davenport, IA 52801 United States
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