Ypsilanti District Library Song Fest Returns for the 6th Year

Posted: Oct 1, 2012 at 3:37 PM [Oct 1, 2012]

YPSILANTI, MICH – YDL and YSF are BACK! For the sixth year, we’re celebrating the art and craft of songs and songwriters at the Ypsi Song Fest from October 3-6, featuring free events which are open to the public. YDL-Whittaker will host a variety of musical activities throughout the week culminating in a FREE performance at Corner Brewery at 9 pm on Saturday by Sam Llanas, a singer, acoustic guitarist, and songwriter who was active in several roots rock bands (including the BoDeans). Martin Bandyke of ann arbor’s 107one and Sam will talk about music and songwriting at 8 pm prior to his appearance at the Corner Brewery.

No sooner does Sam Llanas announce that he’s left the BoDeans, then he releases a new solo album as if to prove the point. Clearly though, this isn’t any slapdash effort made simply to establish his independence; rather, 4 A.M. is worthy of inclusion alongside the best work of his career, and in some respects, it even bests his recent work with the BoDeans. “Before I ever had a band, I was a solo performer in Waukesha,” he remembers. “I would go and play at these open mic shows, and I learned my craft and honed my stage skills that way. I think this record really reflects that part of my career, that part of my personality. It goes back to before I ever performed with a band. It was just me — one man and one guitar.” Sam is known for his unusual and distinctive voice. YDL looks forward to sharing his amazing talent with the Ypsilanti community.

Throughout the week, the Ypsilanti District Library will be offering other songwriting experiences:

How-to Session on Home Recording with Paul Tyson, 7 pm, Wednesday, October 3, YDL-Whittaker, Community Room
One-on-one Sessions with Seasoned Songwriters begin at 5 pm, Thursday, October 4, YDL-Whittaker.
Songwriting for Teens, 6 pm, Thursday, October 4, YDL-Whittaker, Story Room
Celebration of the Songs of Motown, 7 pm, Thursday, October 4, YDL-Whittaker, Community Room
After-Hours in the Garage with local favorites Our Brother the Native and Known Moons, 7 pm, Friday, October 5, YDL-Whittaker

This year’s event promises to be bigger than ever with something for everyone, so mark your calendars and be sure to check out the Song Fest link at www.ypsilibrary.org/ysf. You can also keep up-to-date by going to www.facebook.com/YpsilantiDistrictLibrary or http://twitter.com/#!/YpsiSongfest. As always, YDL thanks the Friends of the Ypsilanti District Library for their support of our programs.

The Ypsilanti District Library’s mission is to enrich life, stimulate intellectual curiosity, foster literacy, and encourage an informed citizenry.

For more information about YSF’12 or to register for a session with a seasoned songwriter, call 482-4110 ext. 1301.