Anastasia 01.30.13
Hey Mavis features Laurie Michelle Caner on banjo, vocals & songwriting, and Ed Caner on violin & viola. The duo came together as Hey Mavis around five years ago, and as husband and wife shortly after that. The pairing resulted in a recent three-year stint as artists in residence at Cuyahoga Valley National Park, where they honed Hey Mavis. That's where they'll be celebrating the release of their second CD Honey Man, the follow-up to 2010's Red Wine, on Sat 2/2 at 8PM.
Hey Mavis's music is easy to slip into a genre slot. It's Americana (or "roots rock") — that now-ubiquitous style that layers backwoods twang and a downhome vibe over rock rhythms. If they're not breaking new ground, Hey Mavis scores where it matters - in songwriting and execution. Laurie brings sharp songwriting skills and sultry vocals to the table, while Ed contributes his schooled musical abilities and range of experience. Expanding the core trio with guitarist Brent Kirby and Bryan Thomas on upright bass has given Honey Man some added kick and a greater range of tonal colors...
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Hey Mavis Drops Honey Man Ed & Laurie Michelle Caner came together as Hey Mavis around five years ago, and as husband and wife shortly after that. The pairing resulted in a recent three-year stint as artists in residence at Cuyahoga Valley National Park, where they honed Hey Mavis. That’s where they’ll be celebrating the release of their second CD Honey Man, the follow-up to 2010’s Red Wine, on Sat 2/2 at 8PM. Backwoods twang and a downhome vibe on new disc produced by Don Dixon.