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STANHOPE — The "Waterloo Music '89" summer concert series at historic Waterloo Village plays host to the ever popular Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and John Prine on Aug. 23 in the Waterloo Theatre Tent, while rock star songwriter and vocalist Elvis Costello appears solo and with the Rude Five in a field show on Aug. 25. Both concerts are scheduled to start at 8 p.m. | |||
Now in its 14th successful season, the entertainment series is presented each year by The Waterloo Foundation for the Arts and continues to draw record summer crowds to the ideally suited Stanhope site. | |||
The diverse variety of styles and sounds which are found in each artist's music is yet another distinctive characteristic of Waterloo's star-studded 1989 season that features a selection of performances from the classics, jazz, rock, pop and country. | |||
In addition, Waterloo Village presents a striking setting where the whole family can enjoy the day experiencing the rustic hills and historic grounds which are home to "America's complete summer theatre for the arts." | |||
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If there's ever been such a thing as an American musical institution, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band is it. Together 23 years, they've come to symbolize a unique musical melting pot of styles indigenous to America by combining country, folk and Cajun music. | |||
Since turning their attentions solely to country in 1982, they've been building on the promise of their historic "Will the Circle Be Unbroken: the 1972 set rfr. corded in Nashville with many of the legends who defined country music. And it's that reverence for this music that's helped them achieve 15 consecutive Top 10 singles, including "Long Hard Road," "Fishin' In the Dark," "Modern Day Romance," "Dance Little Jean," "Workin' Man" and "Down That Road Tonight." | |||
By continuing to stress the acoustic element of what they did during their pop heyday, when songs like "Make a Little Magic" and "American Dream" were all over Top 40 radio, The Dirt Band has fit easily into country music because it wasn't necessary for them to change who they were. Instead, they just continued following their musical vision. | |||
"It's been eight years since country radio began really playing our records," says Jeff Hanna. "So, we have a whole body of work that's strictly our country material. But, what's especially heartening is that it's not that different from "Mr. Bojangles" or any of the things we were doing before. | |||
Still, it's hard to imagine the American musical horizon without the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. One of the most consistent bands in the country music, they're on the road, playing to their always growing body of fans. | |||
Now, they've brought their own blend of American music to Universal Records with their first Universal album release, "Will the Circle Be Unbroken, Volume Two." It's a project whose time had come. For The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, "Will the Circle Be Unbroken, Volume Two" is more than a record that illuminates the fact that music — like a circle — continues. For the bank-it- doses a circle- they—began drawing in 1972 when they acknowledged their own love and debt to county music. No doubt, Circle Two will continue building the legacy the NGDB has based on the spirit of adventure which characterizes American music, and distinguishes its most worthy practitioners: the NGDB. --> | |||
Elvis Costello | |||
In 1976, an unknown and unannounced Elvis Costello walked into the offices of Stiff Records, struck up an instant rapport with Stiff's then supremo Jake Riviera, and was signed immediately. The rest is history. | |||
The release of Costello's 12th studio album marks his Warner Bros. Records debut. Titled ''Spike'', the new album features 14 new Costello originals and teams Elvis with long-time collaborators T-Bone Burnett and Kevin Killen on production duties. | |||
In 1986, Elvis' first studio album in a year and a half, The Costello Show (featuring Elvis Costello) ''King of America'', was also his first U.S. recording in five years (since ''Almost Blue''). It was recorded in Los Angeles with co-producer T-Bone Burnett. Rhythm was the key, and the section which backed Elvis Presley 'til the end — guitarist James Burton and bassist Jerry Scheff — were heard together on three tracks and individually throughout the LP, while from the Hall and Oates band, guitarist/bassist T-Bone Wolk and drummer Micky Curry showed up on a couple of songs. The February single cut, a new version of the Animals' "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood," duly made its way into the charts. | |||
Then at summer's end Elvis Costello did something he hadn't done in five years: he released a second album in the same year. ''Blood and Chocolate'' found Elvis back in the studio along with The Attractions and producer Nick Lowe. A stomping album, its release signaled the beginning of what could be termed Elvis' most ambitious [[:Category:Costello Sings Again Tour|tour]] ever — with concerts in America and Europe scheduled for intimate theatres to positively maximize interaction between artist and audience. | |||
It's been quite a long time away since 1986, for an artist of whom it's been said, "His middle name would be 'prolific' if it weren't already Patrick." But Elvis Costello is back, with a new album that builds on a more than impressive catalogue of past successes. | |||
With another compilation of rarities and B sides, ''Out of Our Idiot'' surfacing in 1987 also found Elvis setting to work on the new album. ''Spike'' was recorded in London, Dublin, New Orleans and Hollywood, and opens another new and distinguished chapter in a truly remarkable career. | |||
Waterloo Village is nestled among the Sussex County hills on the banks of the Musconetcong River in rustic northwestern New Jersey. The village is a registered National Historic Site, dating back to the American Revolution with 18th and 19th century buildings. Located just minutes from Exit 25 on Route 80 West, Waterloo Village is easily accessible from all directions. The village, opens daily from 10 a.m. and is closed Mondays. | |||
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