Country, doo-wop, swing, Hawaiian and rare originals from three powerful-voiced females and two guys. Welcome to the Teflons! The band members hail from theatre productions, jug bands, jazz combos, and operettas for a knock-your-socks-off composite sound that’s been heard onstage at Chicago’s Millenium Park and at festivals and clubs across the Midwest.
Stir it up with Barbara Silverman's striking vocals and sock rhythm guitar, Gail Tyler's clear voice and vintage ukulele and Eugenia Elliott's rich resonance and delicious honky tonk yodel. Add the haunting fiddle of Rick Veras (who appeared with Patsy Montana and Rocky Stone) and the tasteful strains of Keith Baumann’s mandolin and dobro, and the Teflons create a musical gumbo that's zingy and contagious.

October 23rd, 2010
Concert Start Time: 7:30pm

With pulsing bass, washboard solos and stunning harmonies, the Teflons have become one of the Midwest’s most savored treasures.
There will be two workshops in the afternoon.
Clogging: 2:00PM TO 3:10PM

Join “master teacher” Barb Silverman from the Teflons as she shares the basics and embellishments of Old Time Clogging. You’ll learn steps in a clear and friendly atmosphere of live music, and sharpen your foot repertoire with some syncopated combos. Barb is known as a skilled and dynamic performer and instructor at Midwest festivals, schools and workshops, and a devoted faculty member at the Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago.

Harmony Singing: 3:30PM-4:40PM

Sing and swing as never before in 3-part harmony with the Teflons, ranging from easy stacked country harmonies to soulful blues and playful swing numbers. Bluegrass-jazz singer Eugenia Elliott, operetta-yodeling hybrid Gail Tyler, and swinging folk-singer Barb Silverman merge their voices in an unforgettable sound, and they teach with grace and humor.

Friday Sept. 24th
5p Amasong, 6p MJ Walker, 7p Henhouse Prowlers, 8:45p Morgan Powell Traditional Jazz
10:30-Midnight Candy Foster and Shades of Blue

Saturday Sept. 25th
12-2:30p Open Stage in front of IMC
2:30-4:00p Up and Coming Young Musician Showcase in front of IMC

For more information on the festival please visit the CU Folk & Roots Festival Website:
http://folkandroots.org/site/

Classic R&B songs and original music from Groove Duke's new CD: Heavy Mariner! Featuring Mark Cornell, AKA Groove Duke, and his Twin City Superband. In conjunction with Community Blood Services of Illinois And “Be The Match” (National Marrow Donor Program) FAMILY EVENT - all ages welcome! Concert! Raffles! Food! Fun! Dancing!
Video premier of the new Groove Duke single “Stick Boy”! Buy the CD and other Groove Duke merchandise! Be The Match donor registry and awareness!

Friday, September 10, 2010
Urbana Champaign Independent Media Center, 202 S. Broadway, Urbana, IL

Doors open at 8:00 p.m. / Concert 9:00 - 11:00 p.m.
Donor registration from 8:00 - 10:00 p.m.

Special thanks to Community Blood Services of Illinois!
Thousands of patients, like our friend Mark “Groove Duke” Cornell, are suffering from life-threatening diseases. Many can be treated with a bone marrow or stem cell transplant if a matching donor could be found. Won’t you Be The Match? To learn more or register as a donor go to: www.BeTheMatch.org (National Marrow Donor Program) and attend the Groove Duke party and benefit!

GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!!

Purchase Online (recommended):
www.GrooveDuke.com

Call:
217-352-6953

Mail a check to:
Groove Duke
201 W. Springfield, Suite B-1
Champaign, IL 61820

Ticket Package Information:

Individual: $25 each
Couple: $45 couple
Group/Family (3 or more guests): $20 each
Ticket packages include: Finger foods, lemonade and iced tea, and one complimentary CD.
Sodas and bottled water $1.00

VIP Tickets: $35 each (limited availability)
VIP ticket package includes: Up-front VIP table seating, photo with Groove Duke and his Twin City Superband, finger foods, lemonade and iced tea, and one complimentary autographed CD

Contact Information:
Groove Duke
201 W. Springfield, Suite B-1
Champaign, IL 61820
Phone: 217-352-6953
Email: groovedukeproject@yahoo.com