HIM AND HER,
JAVA JAM, FRIDAY, April 28th ,6-9PM
Him & Her is a bluesy,
jazzy, folksy band playing original music, featuring singer songwriter Brenda
Freed on vocals, and guitar or piano, Michael D’Eath (DEE-uth) on diatonic and
chromatic harmonica, and Duke Davis on upright bass.
In 2005, Michael & Brenda’s
band Texas Hot Flash won an Austin Music Award, self-released 3 CDs, performed
throughout Central Texas and Southern California, and opened for the Charlie
Daniels Band. Formed from those successful roots, Him & Her has since
created a special musical chemistry and performed throughout the Texas Hill
Country, the Midwest and in England. Duke Davis is an award winning singer
songwriter, musician, producer, poet, free-lance writer, historian and cowboy.
He’s had his own Western Swing Band, “Buckshot,” since 1979 and has produced
over 230 recordings for dozens of artists. He is in high demand as a bassist
having played with Mike Blakely the last six years, as well as with Him &
Her. Couple Michael’s tasty harmonica playing with Brenda’s soulful voice and
Duke’s upright bass and you get a powerful trio sound that delights listening
audiences. Him & Her has released two albums, most recently, Him & Her
In the Groove (2016), and the Trio is working on a new album for release in
2017.
In addition to their lives as
performing musicians, Michael & Brenda have spent their time together
supporting music for youth and through serving with local and national
non-profits. Brenda has an MA in Music Education & Music Therapy, and
pioneered the Music Therapy program at the University of Iowa Hospitals. She
also teaches voice workshops at national conferences and festivals, at Fredericksburg
ISD continuing education, as well as privately via Skype and in her studio in
Blanco, TX. Brenda also produces a successful line of Effortless Music
Instruction products.
Him & Her cover multiple
genres with style, tight melodies, clever lyrics and great harp playing. From
Traditional folk, to blues and good ole’ Texas Swing.
So come on out and join in the
fun. Bring a covered dish with a little extra to share and $15 per person cover
charge and enjoy Wharton’s most unique dining/live music venue. For other
details and directions see www.milamstcoffee.com
