About: Singer-songwriter Dori Freeman has sharpened her vision of Appalachian Americana over five studio albums. From country traditionalism to amplified folk, Freeman’s sound nods to her mountain-town roots even as it reaches beyond them. Delivering the unforced vibrato of a classic folksinger, Freeman is more of a modern trailblazer than a throwback traditionalist, funneling her Blue Ridge roots into a contemporary sound that's both broad and bold.
"I grew up in a family that played a lot of traditional music, but my dad played a lot of other types of music for me, too. I'd go to fiddler's conventions, but I'd also watch my dad play jazz, swing, country, and rock & roll. He was a big fan of singer-songwriters. I think that variety has a lot to do with the way my own songwriting has developed." — Dori Freeman
Freeman’s fifth studio album, “Do You Recall” (released Nov. 2023), offers a closer look at her particular brand of expansive Americana. It's an album that both reaffirms her roots and reaches past them, exploring the sounds and stories that lay between traditional formats. Freeman does her best work in those gray areas, bringing color to a sound that's varied, versatile, and unmistakably her own.
Grounded in sharp songwriting and layered with electric guitar, organ, pedal steel, percussion, and vocal harmonies, “Do You Recall” finds Freeman delivering tales about motherhood, marriage, and life in modern-day Appalachia. She's still proud of her Appalachian heritage. With her latest album, though, she's making her own traditions.
Date & Time: Friday, February 2, 2024. Doors open at 6:00 PM and the concert starts at 7:00 PM.
Ticket Price: All tickets are general admission. $20 in advance until 3:00 PM on the day of the event. $25 at the door. Children 12 years and below are free when accompanied by an adult.
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