Gretchen Peters at Driftwood - October 13th!

Hello and Happy Fall!

Well, we're full swing into another Driftwood season, and so looking forward to our next show, which features Grammy-nominated songwriter Gretchen Peters, with opening act Lori Diamond & Fred Abatelli on October 13th! Tickets are $20 in advance (plus $1 per ticket service fee) or $23 at the door the night of the show.

You may not have heard of Gretchen Peters, but you have more than likely heard some of her songs, such as "Independence Day" recorded by Martina McBride,"You Don't Even Know Who I Am" recorded by Patty Loveless, and "On a Bus to St. Cloud" recorded by Trisha Yearwood. Additionally, "Indepence Day" received the Country Music Assocation's song of the year award.

Her songwriting accolades and credits are longer than your arm, but she is now recording and performing her own material, having released 7 solo albums to date. Her most recent release "Hello Cruel World" has received praise from around the globe. Gretchen has played to sold-out rooms in support of the new record.

The album of her career.

- NPR All Things Considered

Stunning from start to finish! Each song drips with vivid details, which her voice brings to life. - John Platt, WFUV, New York City

Has mastered (the craft) so completely, she can do anything she likes. - London Times

The music has the sweet ache of 1970s Tom Waits while the lyrics pack an extraordinary amount of story-telling into five minutes. - Financial Times (UK)

Bostonian Lori Diamond and New Yorker Fred Abatelli, have been creating and performing music together in New England since their "destined" meeting on Myspace in 2007. Lori, an award winning songwriter (finalist, Great American Songwriting Contest 2010, Best Female Vocalist, Pulse Magazine 2011), combines alluring, soulful vocals and seasoned piano playing that are a perfect match for Fred's solid finger work and clever phrasing on both bass and guitar. Fans of Norah Jones, Sarah MacLachlan, and Joni Mitchell quickly become fans of Lori & Fred as they explore Jazz, Acoustic, Folk, Pop, Gospel and Blues influences and gently infuse them in a flavorful Adult Contemporary style that's all their own.

We are so honored to be able to present such amazing talent like this to our community, and would love to see you at this show!

Many thanks!

Carlyn, Lynn, and all of the Driftwood volunteers