Seven Days: Vermont's Independent Voice

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Revered by the likes of Willie Nelson, Carlos Santana and Mary Chapin Carpenter, Greg Brown is an unsung hero of American folk music. That iconic performers such as those — among many, many others — would cover the Iowa-born songwriter’s tunes is surely a testament to his place among the country’s finest storytellers. But to truly appreciate his road-worn tales, you need to hear them told first-person. An uncommonly charismatic performer, Brown’s rock-tumbler croon conveys a depth of emotion and insight uniquely his own. This Friday, April 10, catch him at Burlington’s City Hall Auditorium with fellow Iowan — and remarkable performer in his own right — guitarist, producer and songwriter Bo Ramsey.