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Either
through live performances or his nationally released CD's, people
everywhere are fans of performing songwriter Ron Fetner.
Incorporating elements of Folk, southern Appalachian, Rock and Jazz, Ron
has found a voice in our American music.
Even
though performing and recording projects in the seventies and eighties
helped spread the word about Ron Fetner, it wasn’t until his first solo
release in 1997 that the buzz started to expand beyond the Mid- Atlantic
region. “This Box I’m Looking Through” got immediate attention when
Public Radio's “The Folk Sampler with Mike Flynn” and WHRO/Barry
Graham’s “Off The Shelf” played cuts on their nationally syndicated
shows. Then in 2001, Ron released his second CD “Turning For
Home” and was named one of the winners of the prestigious Kerrville
NewFolk competition. This coincided with finalist awards at Doc
Watson's/Merlefest Chris Austin Song Contest, Falcon Ridge’s Emerging
Artist Showcase, the Austin Songwriter Group and Winfield, Kansas' Walnut
Valley Song Showcase.
Ron
released “Defying Gravity” in the winter of 2004/2005. Included
on this CD is the holiday favorite “My Name Is Justin”. In 2006,
"Justin" received a Gold award from the Songwriters Association
of Washington in Washington's Mid-Atlantic Song Contest. Released on
January 1, 2008 is the newest offering, "Sunday Morning Blue".
Ron gathered a few good friends to join him in his home studio to record
some of his favorite songs.
Ron
has opened/ shared stages with Trisha Yearwood, David Wilcox, Nitty Gritty
Dirt Band, Kate Campbell, and Dire Straits just to name a few. Ron's
spiritually uplifting shows offer attendees an intimate glimpse into the
world we live in. Catching one of his shows has almost become a
requirement.
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:-“This
irrepressible guitarist and singer draws on traditional folk,
Southeastern
roots music and early jazz to create his own earnest brand of
Americana ” Connect
Savannah News,
Savannah, GA |
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“Not
only can Fetner write a lyric, his melodies are contagious and his voice
rich. With clear-sighted lyrics, he paints powerful but unassuming images
on canvas, images that remind us of the simple pleasures in life. I
strongly suggest to everyone that you hear Ron Fetner.” –
Tidewater Friends of Folk Music |
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“…really
great music. Listeners love Ron’s songs.” –
Mike Flynn, NPR’s “The Folk Sampler” |
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“(Defying
Gravity) a collection of thoughtful, melodic songs full of true stories
and intellectually satisfying lyrical journeys…he obviously has his
spiritual side, one that’s especially evident in “We Have Come” and
the hit-in-waiting, “My Name is Justin… You could say he’s our David
Mallett, as he reminds me of Maine’s favorite-son folk songwriter.”
– Jim Newsom, PortFolio
Weekly, Virginia Beach, VA (Full
interview) |
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“His
gifts for writing/performing are remarkable...and moving.” –
Joe Henry, Acoustic Sounds Café, Little Rock, AR |
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“If
you are ever given an opportunity to see this songwriter and performer
….you will certainly be moved, both emotionally and physically.” –
The Virginia Gazette |
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“…pours
a lot of real life into his original tunes, .emotional honesty.”
– Daily Press, Newport News, VA |
“I
could play this all night.” –
Mike Montgomery, WCMS, Virginia Beach, VA
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