Trinity Presbyterian Church in BERWYN, PA continues their successful
SPOTLIGHT CONCERT SERIES on Saturday, MARCH 25TH AT 7 PM with an
In-The-ROUND FEATURING CRAIG BICKHARDT, Thom SCHUYLER, and Jack
SUNDRUD. These three veteran performing songwriters are from the
original Bluebird Cafe writers-in-the-ROUND SERIES THAT THE HIT TV
SERIES, Nashville, is based upon. The creative sparks that fly
between Thom, CRAIG AND JACK DURING THEIR WRITING SESSIONS GLOW EVEN
MORE BRIGHTLY ON THE STAGE. The three of them have a knack for
unreeling vignettes and painting miniatures within a pop song
structure, displaying a keen eye for the telling lyric detail. Join
us in the sanctuary for one special evening of great acoustic music by
three highly-acclaimed singer-songwriters. You’ll laugh a lot, cry
a little and really be inspired!CRAIG BICKHARDT is a folk/Americana
performing songwriter with major writing credits, a poet’s voice, a
virtuoso guitar style and a veteran’s experience. He is the
uniting force behind this critically-acclaimed In-The-ROUND SERIES AT
VENUES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY. CRAIG COMPOSED THREE # 1 Billboard
hits and nine top-10 ten hits, and has shared the stage with Bruce
Springsteen, Stephen Stills, Judy Collins, Hank Williams Jr., Kathy
Mattea, and others. CRAIG'S SONGS HAVE FOUND THEIR WAY ONTO PLATINUM
AND GRAMMY-winning recordings by legends such as Johnny Cash, Martina
McBride, Willie Nelson, Ray Charles, B.B. King, Kathy Mattea and
Alison Krauss. His voice and songs can be heard in the Academy
Award-winning film _Tender Mercies_, starring Robert Duvall, as well
as the films _Switchback_ and _At Close Range_. Website:
www.craigbickhardt.com [http://www.craigbickhardt.com/]
Bethlehem native THOM SCHUYLER’s performing style reflects his early
folk influences including Dylan, John Prine and Loudon Wainwright.
His literary lyrical sense and storytelling skills shine in songs
like "My Old Yellow Car" and "Sixteenth Avenue," the unofficial anthem
of Music Row's songwriting community. Thom was inducted into the
NASHVILLE SONGWRITERS HALL OF FAME in 2011. His songs have been
recorded by more than 200 artists including The Forester Sisters,
Michael Martin Murphy, The Judds, and Barbara Mandrell. His song
"Love Will TURN YOU AROUND" (Kenny Rogers) was ASCAP Song of the Year
in 1982, and American Music Awards Song of the Year in 1983.
In addition to being members of the original "Writers In The ROUND" at
Nashville's famed Bluebird Cafe back in the mid-1980s, CRAIG AND THOM
WERE TWO THIRDS OF THE HIT NASHVILLE TRIO SKB, which also included
songwriter Fred Knobloch. SKB had several charting records, one of
which was the SCHUYLER-BICKHARDT CLASSIC "This Old House", a top
twenty radio hit and number one video for two consecutive weeks on
CMT. In 1994 CRAIG AND THOM ALSO COLLABORATED AS SONGWRITERS,
producers and singers on the critically acclaimed CD "Precious Child"
released on Warner Brothers Records. Their long history and close
friendship make for an entertaining combination whenever they share
the stage. Website: www.thomschuyler.com
[http://www.thomschuyler.com/]
JACK SUNDRUD cracked the charts with Great Plains (Sony Records) and
now plays bass in the pioneering country rock group Poco, whose
40-year roster reads like a Who's Who in the genre. He has toured as
bassist/vocalist with Vince Gill, Dickie Betts, Bobby Whitlock, Kathy
Mattea. Sundrud has released two critically-acclaimed solo CDs, and
his songs have been recorded by Kenny Rogers, The Judds, The
Persuasions, Michael Johnson, and many more.
Together, BICKHARDT AND SUNDRUD HAVE WRITTEN OVER 100 SONGS, including
the number one Billboard hit for Ty Herndon, "IT MUST BE LOVE".
They've also collaborated on numerous songs that have been recorded
by seminal country-rock band Poco and the group Great Plains. Their
song "Father's Day" has become a popular viral video on YouTube and is
featured on the Poco CD, The Wildwood Sessions. CRAIG AND JACK
REGULARLY COLLABORATE AND RECORD TOGETHER UNDER THE NOM DE PLUME
"Idlewheel [http://www.idlewheel.com]". Idlewheel's CD "Live At
Morningstar" was recently rated four stars by reviewer Nick Cristiano
in the Philadelphia Inquirer. He stated "easy humor and tight,
soulful harmonies are the trademarks of this outstanding duo."
Website: www.jacksundrud.com [http://www.jacksundrud.com/]
The dynamic chemistry between Craig, Thom and Jack is the result of
many years of friendship, collaboration and performing together. You
will be moved by all three performers, knocked out by their
musicianship, and entertained by the wonderful, often hilarious
stories they tell about their songs and careers. This show promises
to be as good as it gets! All are welcome to join us for an
enchanting and entertaining evening at Trinity's Spotlight Concert
Series in Berwyn, PA.
The doors will open at 6:30 PM and the concert will begin at 7 PM.
There is no charge for admission, but a free-will offering of $20
per person is recommended.
Trinity Presbyterian Church is located on Berwyn Avenue, 1 block south
of Route 30 (Lancaster Pike) in Berwyn, Pennsylvania. Parking is free.
The GPS address for the main church parking lot is 51 Waterloo Ave,
Berwyn PA, 19312.
For more information about the event or concert series, contact John
Ward at concerts@trinityberwyn.com, call 484-639-9273, or visit
http://spotlight.trinityberwyn.com
[http://spotlight.trinityberwyn.com].
For interview requests, contact Larry Ahearn (610) 574-6276 or
larrya@trespassmusic.org.
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