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Contact: Graham Binder, Manager, Media Relations 
                (703) 255-1917 or grahamb@wolftrap.org

Vienna, VA—The Barns at Wolf Trap offers a taste of Broadway, illustrative folk tales from renowned singer/songwriters, and a layered contemporary ambience rooted in the traditions of bluegrass and gospel from November 12-15. Duncan Sheik with Lauren Pritchard arrives on November 12 for a dichotomous performance featuring his past and present pop hits, as well as selections from his Tony Award-winning musical, Spring Awakening. Reflective and poignant folk singer/songwriter Richard Shindell takes the stage on November 13 as part of a co-bill with Ollabelle, an experimental sextet known for their modernized take on traditional bluegrass, gospel, and folk. Barns favorite Livingston Taylor performs a two-night residency on November 14 & 15 to close the week.

Duncan Sheik with Lauren Pritchard
Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at 8:00 p.m.
$30

During his much anticipated Wolf Trap debut, Duncan Sheik will straddle the fence between his recognizable pop hits and selections from Broadway’s Spring Awakening, the 19^th century German expressionist play with a rock and roll twist. Sheik was largely responsible for scoring the smash hit production, which garnered a total of eight Tony Awards. Individually, Sheik won 2 Tony Awards, one for Best Score, and the second for Best Orchestration. He also brought home the 2007 Drama Desk Outstanding Music Award. Prior to his success on Spring Awakening, Sheik earned notoriety with his 1996 pop gem “Barely Breathing” from his self-titled solo debut effort.

Former Spring Awakening cast member and major label recording artist Lauren Pritchard joins Sheik at The Barns to help provide added weight and depth to Sheik’s performance selections. Pritchard will also preview new material from her debut album on Sony/BMG Records, due to be released by the end of this year.

Richard Shindell and Ollabelle
Thursday, November 13, 2008 at 8:00 p.m.
$20

Richard Shindell

Emo-folk artist, in-demand collaborator and Zen Buddhist Richard Shindell arrives at The Barns for his Wolf Trap debut to showcase his highly reflective and poetic catalogue of original work, as well as covers from his 2007 release, South of Delia. Shindell’s reputation as one of the seminal songwriters of his time led to the formation of Cry, Cry, Cry with Lucy Kaplansky and Dar Williams, and a 1997 tour with folksinger Joan Baez, two major opportunities that further expanded his group of listeners.

Olabelle

Getting their start at a Manhattan music club, Ollabelle is acclaimed for their contemporary spin on traditional bluegrass, gospel, and folk, emphasized by an urban ambience inherent in electric blues or neo-funk. Their reputation for innovation and eclecticism led to a series of performances and tours with artists Ryan Adams, Diana Krall, and Buddy Miller. Olabelle continues to tour behind 2006’s Riverside Battle Songs, described by band member Fiona McBain as “a collection of songs reflecting hard times, loss, compassion, and hope.”

Livingston Taylor
Friday, November 14, 2008 at 8 p.m.
Saturday, November 15, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.
$22

Despite never enjoying the same type of commercial success as his younger brother James, Livingston Taylor has endeared himself to a broad international audience through his warm charm and thoughtful eloquence. He continues to have a full slate of concerts throughout the country armed with his memorable, tender hits, “I Will Be in Love with You,” “First Time Love,” and “Get out of Bed.” Taylor will hit The Barns for back-to-back nights on November 14 and 15 in continued support of his latest release, There You Are Again (2006), which features a star-studded lineup, including his siblings James and Kate, as well as Vince Gill on electric guitar.

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For more information, call The Barns at Wolf Trap at (703) 938-2404.