Borders Stonecrest Presents Funk, Folk, and Humor in the December Charlotte Songwriter Showcase

On Saturday, December 27th at 3 p.m., Borders at Stonecrest in Charlotte will host its monthly songwriter showcase, featuring performances by Brian Hartzog, Lucy Allen, and J.C. Honeycutt.

(PRWEB) December 27, 2003 --On Saturday, December 27th at 3 p.m., Borders Books and Music at Stonecrest will host its third monthly songwriter showcase. Decembers event will feature live performances by Brian Hartzog, Lucy Allen, and J.C. Honeycutt--three Charlotte songwriters who exemplify the diversity of the local songwriting community. The event highlights Borders commitment to supporting NSAI and local music. This months theme is Funk, Folk, and Humor. The December 27th show features the following performers:

Brian Hartzog (http://www.brianhartzog.com)

Brian Hartzog recently completed his second CD, One-Way Ticket, on which he not only wrote and produced all the songs, but also played most of the instruments himself. Hartzog's music is a unique blend of classic rock, funk, and punk. Although it's decidedly "alternative", Hartzog calls his style "funk and roll". You'll hear a range of musical influences--from the Beatles, to Prince, to David Bowie, to P-funk, and the Sex Pistols. As a songwriter, a musician, an engineer, and a producer, Hartzog is working hard to establish himself as a true proponent of indie music. You can hear clips from Brian Hartzog's new CD on his website: http://www.brianhartzog.com.

Lucy Allen (http://www.lucy-allen.com)

Lucy Allen has been singing her whole life. Her singing style is frequently compared to Joan Baez and Mary Chapin Carpenter; her songwriting is reminiscent of Bill Staines. Originally inspired by Peter, Paul & Mary, Burl Ives, Pete Seeger, and Woody Guthrie, Lucy started playing guitar in 1969. Attending folk festivals and meeting musicians led to an interest in other artists, including Jim Ringer, Mary McCaslin, Cheryl Wheeler, Wanda Lu Greene, and Carol Elizabeth Jones.

J.C. Honeycutt

J.C. Honeycutt has been called the universal id" and the love child of Tom Lehrer and Minnie Pearl"; but her favorite comment came from an ex-boyfriend who said, I just dont get it: you seem so sweet!" Her songwriting is marked by originality, humor and a willingness to take chances, from using a Mae West wisecrack as the title for a dark ballad about prostitution (I Used to Be Snow White, But I Drifted") to an interracial love story set during the Civil War (Sam and Me") to taking bluegrass music to lengths it was never intended to go (When the Hogs Et Willie"). Performing onstage is the scariest thing Ive ever done," she says: Now I guess Im addicted to musical risk-taking."

Songwriter/artists interested in being considered for a future showcase should contact Brian Hartzog at brian@brianhartzog.com.

Contact:Brian Hartzog
   Indie Boy Music
Phone:   704 953-7358
Email:   brian@brian.hartzog.com
URL: http://www.brianhartzog.com
URL for this press release: http://www.brianhartzog.com/press-release/nsai-showcase-dec2003.htm
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