Classic Title
David Jacobs-Strain w/ Bob Beach
Davidmall Title
David
Ash Devine
Eleanor Ellis
NEXT SHOW - Eleanor Ellis & Ash Devine
Eleanor and Ash are both accomplished guitar pickers, each bringing their own unique guitar styles and specialties, and together blending seamlessly across the folk, old time, roots, and blues genres. Together, their voices blend with effortless tonal compatibility as they trade harmonies, while their fingerstyle guitar duets and trading of solos create a timeless and heartfelt demonstration of the tradition of a multi-generational musical collaboration.
Eleanor Ellis a native of Louisiana, is a celebrated master of the country and piedmont blues genres, and a connoisseur of the folk and bluegrass traditions. Eleanor has been performing internationally since the 1970’s, accompanying late greats such as Flora Molton and Eugene Powell, and collaborating with contemporary blues masters such as Phil Wiggins and Andy Cohen.
Born and raised in the blue ridge mountain region of southwestern VA, Ash Devine lived in Asheville, NC for over 17 years where she developed her songwriting career and delved into her roots in the Appalachian folk music traditions. She plays an eclectic blend of country blues, Carter family, contemporary and trad. folk and bluegrass, and Americana originals. From 2007 to 2014 Ash Devine traveled internationally with activist Patch Adams, M.D. to perform in medical facilities, orphanages, social service centers, and nursing homes.
ABOUT US
Here we are in Year 12 !
We invite you to explore live folk and singer/songwriter music in an intimate setting at Deer Creek Coffeehouse (DCC), a non-alcoholic venue located in the picturesque setting of Darlington, MD. DCC seats approximately 100 people at small, candlelit tables, in the friendly and cozy style of The Village, NYC coffee houses of the 1950’s and 1960’s. Now in its twelfth season, DCC, a non-profit organization, is devoted to presenting professional acoustic recording artists from all over the U.S., Canada and sometimes Ireland and Wales.
The suggested donation amount for each show is $15-$17 for adults and $5 for youth ages 13-21. Only cash and checks written to Deer Creek Coffeehouse are accepted. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each show. No one is turned away for inability to donate the amount. Homemade baked goods, non-sugary snacks, coffee tea, water and soda are sold for a nominal fee. The venue has an ADA accessible ramp. We reserve tables for those with limited mobility, i.e., wheel chairs, walkers, etc.