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	Shaker/Madcat Harmonica Microphone Workshop Thursday , January 14, 1999 12:00 am workshop (free) Location: Elderly Instruments Harmonica virtuoso Peter "Madcat" Ruth demonstrates the revolutionary new Shaker/Madcat microphone.
	BIG JACK JOHNSON Monday , January 18, 1999 12:00 am in-store performance (free) Location: Elderly Instruments "No Mississippi musician better represents the full spectrum of the state's blues scene today." -- The Washington Post
	The Binge (unplugged) Thursday , January 28, 1999 12:00 am in-store performance (free) Location: Elderly Instruments Lansing rockers celebrating the release of their debut CD, "Play Nice."
	Altan Tuesday , February 02, 1999 12:00 am in-store performance (free) Location: Elderly Instruments "...a supergroup that has set new standards for Irish music." --The New Yorker
	Susan McKeown & Chanting House Saturday , March 13, 1999 12:00 am in-store performance (free) Location: Elderly Instruments Pre St. Patricks Day performance with gifted Irish vocalist
	Salamander Crossing Friday , March 26, 1999 12:00 am in-store performance (free) Location: Elderly Instruments "The quartet continues making music that mixes the best of acoustic/folk/country with bluegrass sensibilities." -- Dirty Linen
	Eddie Taylor Jr & Rockin' Johnny Thursday , April 01, 1999 12:00 am in-store performance (free) Location: Elderly Instruments Blues guitarist, singer, and son of Chicago Blues legend Eddie Taylor
	The Paperboys Friday , April 09, 1999 12:00 am in-store performance (free) Location: Elderly Instruments Celtic bluegrass stompin' pop from Vancouver BC.
	Dwight Diller Thursday , April 15, 1999 12:00 am in-store performance (free) Location: Elderly Instruments "...the deepest player of clawhammer banjo there is." --Tony Trischka
	Gary Primich Monday , April 19, 1999 12:00 am in-store performance (free) Location: Elderly Instruments "Primich blows up a storm of big-toned Chicago harp..." --Jazz Times
	Hot Soup Friday , April 23, 1999 12:00 am in-store performance (free) Location: Elderly Instruments "Their harmony and humor will warm you on a winter's day." --Victory Review
	Mr. Downchild Friday , April 30, 1999 12:00 am in-store performance (free) Location: Elderly Instruments "Easy, naturally delivered vocals and strong, full-bodied playing, reminiscent of Little Walter." --Jazz & Blues Report
	Fingerstyle Guitar Workshop with Chris Proctor Wednesday, May 05, 1999 12:00 am workshop (free) Location: Elderly Instruments Free workshop with National Fingerstyle Champion Chris Proctor
	Lucy Webster Friday , May 07, 1999 12:00 am in-store performance (free) Location: Elderly Instruments "Lucy's singing and playing are reminding many of an early Joni Mitchell" Thom Bland-WYCE-FM
	"Ericstock '99" Sunday , May 16, 1999 12:00 am concert (Donations ) Location: Green Door Lounge Fifteen bands play the Green Door Lounge (2005 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing) to raise money for Elderly Instruments employee battling Hodgkin's disease.
	Butch Baldassari Bluegrass Mandolin Thursday , May 20, 1999 12:00 am workshop ($50.00) Location: Elderly Instruments An intensive three-hour workshop with mandolin-great Butch Baldassari
	K.C. Groves Friday , May 21, 1999 12:00 am in-store performance (free) Location: Elderly Instruments Detroit Music Award winner for Best Bluegrass Artist/Group
	Leftover Salmon Tuesday , June 01, 1999 12:00 am in-store performance (free) Location: Elderly Instruments "Polyethnic Cajun Slamgrass" from Boulder Colorado.
	The Williams Twins Wednesday, June 16, 1999 12:00 am in-store performance (free) Location: Elderly Instruments Western serenades & songs of Hawaii performed by twin sisters.
	Anson Funderburgh & the Rockets featuring Sam Myers Thursday , June 24, 1999 12:00 am in-store performance (free) Location: Elderly Instruments "Anson Funderburgh & the Rockets with Sam Myers are the best blues band in the country." --Delbert McClinton
	The Hot Club of Cowtown Monday , June 28, 1999 12:00 am in-store performance (free) Location: Elderly Instruments Hot jazz & Western swing from Austin, Texas.
	The Weepers Thursday , July 01, 1999 12:00 am in-store performance (free) Location: Elderly Instruments Acoustic twang with a beat. CD release for "BitterAngerConstantFear."
	Grit Laskin Thursday , July 08, 1999 12:00 am in-store performance (free) Location: Elderly Instruments If Phil Ochs were alive today, he’d be Grit Laskin’s biggest fan."—Christine Lavin
	William "Grit" Laskin "Give Me Wood and I'll Make It Sing For You" Thursday , July 08, 1999 12:00 am presentation ($20) Location: Elderly Instruments A slide show and lecture by award-winning musical instrument maker William "Grit" Laskin
	Magical Strings Friday , July 09, 1999 12:00 am in-store performance (free) Location: Elderly Instruments Acclaimed Celtic harp and hammered dulcimer duo.
	Garnet Rogers Monday , July 12, 1999 12:00 am in-store performance (free) Location: Elderly Instruments Canadian folk icon
	Druha Trava Tuesday , July 13, 1999 12:00 am in-store performance (free) Location: Elderly Instruments Newgrass from the Czech Republic. "Druha Trava is a musical travelogue from the late Bill Monroe to Bela Fleck and various points in between." --Albuquerque Journal
	Bill Kirchen & Too Much Fun Wednesday, July 14, 1999 12:00 am in-store performance (free) Location: Elderly Instruments Former Commander Cody & his Lost Planet Airmen guitarist and vocalist, has also recorded and performed with Danny Gatton, Emmylou Harris, Nick Lowe & Elvis Costello.
	Collings Guitars presents Mark Cosgrove, Allan Shadd & Cody Kilby Friday , July 23, 1999 12:00 am in-store performance (free) Location: Elderly Instruments Three National Flatpick Champions tear it up!
	Mike Morgan & the Crawl Wednesday, July 28, 1999 12:00 am in-store performance (free) Location: Elderly Instruments Blistering blues guitar!
	Those Delta Rhythm Kings Thursday , August 05, 1999 12:00 am in-store performance (free) Location: Elderly Instruments CD release for "Let's Do It Like Monkeys"
	Reedy Buzzards Tuesday , August 17, 1999 12:00 am in-store performance (free) Location: Elderly Instruments "Their sources include Bill Monroe, the Louvins, Hank Williams they have ably crafted exquisite arrangements for everything they have recorded." BLUEGRASS UNLIMITED
	Ray Wylie Hubbard Wednesday, August 18, 1999 12:00 am in-store performance (free) Location: Elderly Instruments Legendary Texas singer-songwriter.
	Hillbilly Idol Friday , September 10, 1999 12:00 am in-store performance (free) Location: Elderly Instruments "Honky-tonk punch...Fine examples of heart-achin' country music" -- DIRTY LINEN MAGAZINE
	Matt Smith Guitar Clinic Tuesday , September 14, 1999 12:00 am workshop (free) Location: Elderly Instruments Takamine presents an evening with one of the most versatile guitarists on the planet.
	Tony Trischka Contemporary Banjo Workshop Thursday , September 23, 1999 12:00 am workshop ($50) Location: Elderly Instruments "World renowned...music's most adventuresome banjoist." --THE VILLAGE VOICE
	John Hartford Band Friday , September 24, 1999 12:00 am in-store performance (free) Location: Elderly Instruments Legendary song writer, multi-instrumentalist & riverboat captain John Hartford along with Mike Compton, Bob Carlin, Chris Sharp and Larry Perkins.
	Lil' Ed & the Blues Imperials Thursday , September 30, 1999 12:00 am in-store performance (free) Location: Elderly Instruments "The world's No. 1 house-rocking blues band." --BOSTON GLOBE
	Mystic Shake Friday , October 01, 1999 12:00 am in-store performance (free) Location: Elderly Instruments Caribbean, world beat, rhythmic fun! Celebrating their brand-new CD release "All Night Long."
	The Hangdogs Friday , October 08, 1999 12:00 am in-store performance (free) Location: Elderly Instruments The Dogs combine cry-in-your-beer sincerity with a Stonesy snarl to achieve a fiercely persuasive urban twang.
	Top Drawer String Band Saturday , October 09, 1999 12:00 am in-store performance (free) Location: Elderly Instruments Brian Bishop, Joel Mabus & Laura Stein celebrate the release of their debut CD.
	Missy Raines & Jim Hurst Thursday , October 14, 1999 12:00 am in-store performance (free) Location: Elderly Instruments International Bluegrass Music Association 1998 Bassist of the Year along with Jim Hurst.
	Vida Friday , October 15, 1999 12:00 am in-store performance (free) Location: Elderly Instruments "Their focused, high energy a cappella moves seamlessly from Macedonia...Bulgaria, Africa, Native America to Uncle Sammy doo-wop. --DIRTY LINEN
	James Keelaghan Friday , October 22, 1999 12:00 am in-store performance (free) Location: Elderly Instruments One of Canada's musical treasures.
	Dan Levenson "Meet the Banjo" Workshop Saturday , October 23, 1999 12:00 am workshop ($40) Location: Elderly Instruments A pre-beginner workshop introducing old-time and bluegrass styles. Banjos provided by the Deering Banjo Co.
	Dan Levenson Intermediate Clawhammer Banjo Workshop Saturday , October 23, 1999 12:00 am workshop ($25) Location: Elderly Instruments Study with one of the nation's top clawhammer banjo players.
	Jack Williams Tuesday , November 02, 1999 12:00 am in-store performance (free) Location: Elderly Instruments "Jack Williams and his songs are an American treasure." --Mickey Newbury "Jack is the greatest guitar player I've ever heard." --Peter Yarrow
	Stacey Earle with special guest Mark Stuart Thursday , November 04, 1999 12:00 am in-store performance (free) Location: Elderly Instruments " refreshing roots-music and country tunes in the vein of Emmylou Harris and Nanci Griffith." –Billboard Magazine
	The Uptown Band Thursday , November 11, 1999 12:00 am in-store performance (free) Location: Elderly Instruments Lansing's Original Blues Institution
	The Burns Sisters Friday , November 19, 1999 12:00 am in-store performance (free) Location: Elderly Instruments "If I could split myself in three I would be the Burns Sisters." --Janis Ian
	The Burns Sisters Friday , November 19, 1999 12:00 am in-store performance (free) Location: Elderly Instruments "If I could split myself in three I would be the Burns Sisters." --Janis Ian
	Jan Krist Friday , December 03, 1999 12:00 am in-store performance (free) Location: Elderly Instruments "Krist's multifaceted voice is a marvel; soaring, cajoling, pleading -- sometimes in the same measure. Virtually every song is a gem. Highest Marks!" --BILLBOARD
	Darcie Deaville Tuesday , December 07, 1999 12:00 am in-store performance (free) Location: Elderly Instruments "Intelligent, warmly satisfying and touching. At home on an assortment of instruments, Darcie Deaville is not to be overlooked." - New York Times
	Deborah Holland Friday , December 10, 1999 12:00 am in-store performance (free) Location: Elderly Instruments "Holland's songs mix dark, intelligent lyrics with bright, interesting melodies - these are poems with pizzazz...." --Chattanooga Free Press