Fountain Express

Canadian Troubadour Headlines 4-Day Music Weekend in Fountain; Country Roads Returns on Saturday Night

Dan Frechette, whose debut CD is being compared to early Bob Dylan, presents a concert of original bluegrass, Celtic, country, ragtime, and country blues this Thursday night at Fountain General Store.

Frechette, 28, lives in Pinawa, Manitoba. On this 21-date American tour to promote his debut CD Lucky Day, Fountain is one of two stops for Frechette in the south.

A Toronto Star reviewer says that on this CD, Frechette "adapts elemental folk forms to his own purpose, the likes of which I haven't heard since Dylan's first recordings."

In the last decade, Frechette has written over 1300 songs. His January 26 concert begins at 7:30 p.m. General admission is $3.

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On Friday night, January 27, Jon Durham and the Forlorn Hope return for a night of Southern roots rock and alt country. Durham, who grew up in Kenly, has lived in South Carolina for several years. This is his second "homecoming" date at Fountain General Store.

Durham has recently released his debut CD, One in a Million. He plays acoustic guitar and harmonica and sings his original songs in a voice that has been described as "hauntingly powerful."

Jon Durham and Forlorn Hope's January 27 concert begins at 7:30; general admission is $5.

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On Saturday night, Nancy and Tammy Dail and the Country Roads Band return for another dynamic contemporary country music show. "This is the most exciting act we get," said Alex Albright, R.A. Fountain proprietor. "It's like a Branson or Myrtle Beach type show -- very high energy and entertaining."

The Country Roads Band is led by Bowie Martin of Wilson on pedal steel guitar. The mother/daughter singers live in Raleigh. Also in the band are John Ackerman, keyboards; Ken Dawson, drums; Ronnie King, guitar; and Glenn Speight, bass.

Hear Nancy & Tammy Dail & the Country Roads Band perform "Those Memories."

The Country Roads show and concert on January 28 begins at 7:30. General admission is $7; reserved seats are $10. As of this date, 25 seats have been reserved.

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Black Creek Bluegrass Band plays its third return engagement at Fountain General Store on Sunday, January 29, at 3:00.

Named for a creek near their Johnston County homes, Black Creek is one of the most popular acts to play Fountain. Band members include Craig Allen, guitar, banjo, dobro, vocals; Scott Johnson, mandolin, guitar, vocals; and Tracie Rhodes Johnson, acoustic bass, vocals. Danny Allen is sound engineer.

The Black Creek Bluegrass Band show is free.

R.A. Fountain, General Store and Internet Café, is located in downtown Fountain, at the intersection of US 258 and NC 222. Its family atmosphere does not permit smoking; alcohol is not served.

For further information, phone 252-749-3228 or visit our home page.

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Mardi Gras Mambo in Gloucester, NC
Unknown Tongues, who'll be back in Fountain on March 4 for a show & dance, will host the Fourteenth annual Gloucester, NC Mardi Gras at the Community Club on February 18, 2006. From their website: "Preparations start the Friday night before with veggie chopping and a music jam. Mardi Gras starts about 11:00 Saturday morning with a Fool's Procession and live music. Gumbo, deep fried turkey, crawfish, and delicious side dishes are ready by early afternoon. Mask and hat-making available! Costumes welcome! Unknown Tongues plays around 3:00, kicking the dance off with the children's King and Queen coronation, march, and bead toss. "Keeper of the Sacred Food List" Margie is accepting gumbo donations (chicken, sausage, onions, garlic, etc.)! Call her at 252-729-6261. This event is always FREE and OPEN to everybody. Kids and instruments? Oui! Dogs? Non! Need more info? Call Barbara or Bryan 252-729-8021.

We model our Mardi Gras after the community spirit of the RURAL Mardi Gras of Southwest Lousiana, without the horses, whips, and stealing of chickens."

Winter hours at R.A. Fountain
Thursday & Friday 5-10
Saturday noon-10
Sunday 1-5
or by appointment, by calling 252-749-7974
Live music Thursday - Sunday. Friday and Saturday nights are booked into June, with entertainers coming to Fountain from Georgia, Tennessee, Virginia, Washington DC, New York, Manitoba, and England, as well as all parts of North Carolina. For details, visit our "upcoming events" page.