Music that makes a difference

Posted by bwolfsohn - March 26, 2013 - House Concert Reviews, Shack In The Back

From David Engels: Mar 24 2013 An overflow crowd at the Shack last night experienced an evening of mirth, passion and inspiration. Music has been a major part of Ellen Bukstel’s journey for decades. As a pianist and singer she performed in her early years.Her 4 piece band “Legacy” became well known late in the […]

FESTIVUS IN RETROSPECT

Posted by aboumel - January 23, 2013 - Broward Folk Club, music festival, Shack In The Back

Dear Folk Community, Well…now that my feet have come back down to the ground after a fabulous weekend, I wanted to say a few words about Festivus, and to thank all of those who made it possible. If you weren’t there, you missed a fabulous weekend. Despite some initial early morning rain on Saturday (hmmm… […]

Bill Ward + Rod MacDonald at The Shack

Posted by bwolfsohn - April 2, 2012 - House Concert Reviews, Shack In The Back

Sunday April 1 2012 Last night’s reunion of two very accomplished singer songwriters delighted an enthusiastic audience at the Shack in the Back, Ellen and Brian’s backyard. Bill was coming home, as this is where he started out before making his way to Texas. For Rod, South Florida is now home, after a 25 year […]

Roy Zimmerman Leaves ’em Laughing at the Shack

Posted by bwolfsohn - November 29, 2011 - House Concert Reviews, Shack In The Back

The Shack in the Back embarked upon it’s 8th season Saturday, November 19th with a full house of concert goers, ready for the adventure. Shauna Sweeney opened the evening with originals from her first cd and 2 songs that will be highlighted on her upcoming second. Her art has blossomed in the last few years. […]