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Saturday, September 18, 1999
Garden in the Heights

MC - Suzanne Anderson

1:30 - Marianne Troiano
An acoustic soloist who has been performing in and around Houston for over 10 years.

2:30 - Allison Smith
An acoustic soloist from Austin who released her first CD titled "Allison on Board" in 1998.

3:30 - Diamella
An exciting trio from Lake Charles, Louisiana that performs rhythm and blues, rock and roll and dance music. The trio consists of Melissa Sigler on keyboard and bass, Tina Wing on electric and acoustic guitar, and Linda Waring on electronic drums, acoustic drums and percussion instruments. Linda is a veteran of the music scene, having toured with a number of successful artists including Delbert McClinton and Miss Molly and the Passions. In 1982 she was inducted into the elite Texas Drum Tornadoes. For more information, see Melissa Sigler's web site.

4:30 - Ruthie Foster
A rhythm and blues performer from the Brazos Valley (College Station) who has released a CD of original music called "Full Circle." She was signed by Atlantic Records in 1992 and moved to New York City where she performed with and sang back-up vocals for many noteworthy artists. She has been featured at festivals throughout the south including the Kerrville Folk Festival. After graduating from college with a music degree, she embarked on a four-year tour with the U.S. Navy band. Ruthie performs with Cyd Cassone on percussion. Ruthie Foster.

5:30 - Nancy Scott
Nancy is an singer/songwriter who lives in Austin. She released her first recording, "Both Sides of Me," in 1987 and her second "HeartPrints in Clay" in 1995. Some of her acknowledgements include being named among the top ten songwriters in the Austin Music Umbrella Songwriters Contest, performing in the first round picks at the Kerrville Folk Festival and honorable mention for two songs in a Billboard Songwriters contest. She was joined by respected artist Lisa Rogers, of the Therapy Sisters, on guitar.  Photo.

MC Jeannie Smith

6:30 - Patrice Pike
Nationally known Arista recording artist of Sister 7 fame. The band had a Top 20 hit in 1998 and their video was featured on VH1. Patrice and Sister 7 have been acclaimed in Rolling Stone and Billboard magazine. Click here to visit the band's web site: Sister 7.

8:00 - Zrazy
Duo from Dublin, Ireland touring with their beautiful new jazz CD called Private Wars.
Click here to visit their web site: Zrazy.

9:30 - Lord Douglas Phillips
Guitar, bass and drum trio – Gretchen Phillips, founder of Two Nice Girls, Terri Lord and Darcee Douglas, former members of Girls in the Nose.   LDP Photo.

10:30 - Cowboy's Nightmare
A Houston favorite. This six-piece, high-energy, alternative country band of women released their first CD titled "Luck" in 1999. Click here to visit their web site: Cowboy's Nightmare.

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Saturday, October 24, 1998
Garden in the Heights

MC - Kim Sevier
Host of TV Montrose.

1:30 - Kat Drake and Robin Borthwick
Guitar and drum duo former members of Outrageous.

2:30 - Mary Catherine Reynolds
Acoustic soloist from Austin playing folk, blues, jazz, country.

3:30 - Liviya Compean
Guitar, horn and drum trio, Houston Press Music Award nominee.

4:30 - Ana Egge
Acoustic soloist from Austin. Toured with Shawn Colvin in ‘98.

5:30 - Lord Douglas Phillips
Guitar, bass and drum trio – Gretchen Phillips, founder of Two Nice Girls, Terri Lord and Darcee Douglas, former members of Girls in the Nose.

MC Vickie Shaw comedienne.

6:30 - Sara Hickman
Nationally known recording artist and acoustic soloist. Link to her web site: Sara Hickman.

8:00 - Cowboy’s Nightmare
Six-piece, high-energy alternative country band. Link to their web site: Cowboy's Nightmare.

9:30 - Zrazy
Techno-pop and traditional Irish music duo, nominated for a Gay/Lesbian American Music Award in 1998. Link to their web site: Zrazy.

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Saturday, September 20, 1997
Garden in the Heights

1:30 - Linda Lou
Acoustic soloist from Houston. Formerly the lead singer for Outrageous.

2:30 - Lesli Wood
Texas-based acoustic artist releasing her first CD after the festival.

3:30 - Therapy Sisters
Guitar & keyboard comedy songwriting team from Austin, Texas.

5 - Diana Jones
Acoustic guitar soloist. Award-winning songwriter from Austin.

6:15 Jamie Anderson Evening MC

6:30 Cowboy’s Nightmare
Six-piece, all-female, alternative country band. Based in Houston.  Cowboy's Nightmare.

8 Jamie Anderson
Nationally touring songwriter/comedienne from Tucson, Arizona. A favorite on the women’s music festival circuit.  Jamie Anderson.

9:30 Zrazy
Pop duo from Dublin, Ireland combining world jazz, dance rhythms, smooth ballads and techno pop. Poetic, feminist duo incorporating saxophone and traditional Irish instruments. Zrazy.

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Saturday, September 21, 1996
Garden in the Heights

2 - Paper Moon - Professional clarinet and accordion duo.

2:30 - Glenda Trotter - Jazz keyboardist.

3:30 - Lesli Wood - Acoustic guitar soloist.

4 - Rawslyn Ruffin - Electric guitar soloist.

4:30 - Kelly Conway - Acoustic guitar soloist from California.

5:30 - Nancy Ford - Stand-up comedy. MC from 6 p.m. - midnight.

6 - Liviya Compean - Five-piece band.

7 - Girls with Guitars - Acoustic guitar duo.

8 - Diana Jones - Acoustic guitar soloist from Austin.

9 - Nancy Scott and Millie Marlow - Acoustic guitar duo from Austin.    Photo.

10 - The Cow Pattys - Nationally touring musical comedy team from Austin.

11:15 – Outrageous - Guitar, bass, and drum trio.

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Saturday, October 28, 1995
Garden in the Heights

1 – Pam Ross and 10 till 6 - Local band

1:45 – Niobe - Poet

2 – Girls with Guitars - Acoustic guitar duo

2:30 – Vickie Shaw - Comedienne

3:30 – Lori Brundrett - Poet with guitar accompaniment

4 – Mary Hall - Acoustic guitar soloist

4:30 – Liviya - Acoustic guitar soloist

6 – Planet Earth Performers - All woman "garage band" playing community classics.

7 - THE FREDS! - A local band that has performed at Ms. B's, at the Lone Start Women’s Music Festival and at Spectrum '95.

7:30 - Diana Jones - A multi-talented singer/songwriter/guitar player with a beautiful alto voice.

8:45 - The Gretchen Phillips Experience
Musical veteran Gretchen Phillips joins the festival with her latest band. Gretchen is best known for founding the internationally famous group, Two Nice Girls.

10 - Velvet Hammer
Ginger Doss, Lynda Mallard, Dana Davis, and Katrina Lasberg combine to make enchanting music.

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