PERFORMERS: Sara Beaman

Sara Beaman has been performing bellydance since 2002 in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area of North Carolina. Her main influences include Mira Betz, Jill Parker, FatChanceBellyDance, Rachel Brice, my mentor Hannan Sultan, and my first teacher Nandana. Her goal is to incorporate all contemporary styles of bellydance into a holistic melange. The majority of Sara's background has been in Tribal Fusion bellydance, but she also study Modern Egyptian and whatever else she can get my hands on!

She is committed to her pursuit of bellydance as an artform. She strives constantly to be a better dancer-- not necessarily a dancer who can do jaw-dropping stunts (although those are nice too), but someone who dances as naturally as most people breathe. She hopes to grow a little closer to that goal every day, every time she practices.

Coming along with Sara to perform at Pittsboro By Gaslight will be the fantastic Kim Infiniti & the dynamic duo, Jenaliz.

For more information, check out: http://www.sarabeaman.com/

PERFORMERS: Ouida de la Gouttiere

Ouida de la Gouttiere was born on the streets of New York to a drunken father and a slatternly mother. She was sent to the country at age fifteen to work for a wealthy couple. The wife was ill; the husband was lecherous. See Ouida in person to hear the whole terrible tale!

MUSICAL GUESTS: Steph Stewart & her Boyfriends

Fronted by budding songwriter Steph Stewart and long-time musician Tim Stambaugh (dobro, banjo, bouzouki), Steph Stewart & the Boyfriends is a duo, sometimes trio, formed by a chance jam session at a local farm's annual harvest festival. Drawn together by a collective musical intuition, the two began collaborating on Steph's original tunes, with Tim’s traditional back-porch style accompaniment weaving expertly through Steph’s haunting melodies.

Steph grew up singing along with classics like Patsy Cline and Johnny Cash; these influences, along with more contemporary songwriters such as Neko Case and Gillian Welch, echo throughout her own music. Professionally, she cut her teeth in the Triangle’s music scene, playing coffee house circuits and frequenting open mic nights as a way to develop her sound. Her recent song writing has taken a significant shift, moving away from personal reflection and toward a fascinating exploration of darker, untold histories.

Tim learned to play the banjo and guitar while growing up in the blue ridge mountains near Asheville, NC, and has since been a fixture on the North Carolina bluegrass scene for nearly two decades. Prior to joining Steph, he also toured the world with his music several times, including extended tours in Taiwan and Eastern Europe. Their combined experience and dedication to their craft allow them to assemble the perfect show for any occasion or environment.

A fusion of old Appalachia and modern Americana, Steph Stewart and The Boyfriends' sound is raw, rare and strangely familiar.

PERFORMERS: Silver Kitsune

Silver Kitsune comes to us direct from Charlotte, NC, where she performs with Big Mamma's House of Burlesque. Silver Kitsune often gives an Asian flair to her performances and is an absolute delight to watch on stage.

MUSICAL GUESTS: Sarah Shook & the Devil

Pittsboro's own Sarah Shook & The Devil offer a sinister, shadowy, late-night singer/songwriter vibe. Featuring Jon Baughman on upright bass, Phil Sullivan on lap steel and lead guitar, and Sarah Shook on vocals; covering Hank Williams Sr., Johnny Cash, Wanda Jackson and more.

MUSICAL GUESTS: Judy Woodall

Judy Woodall plays music of the American Rural South - blues, gospel, ragtime, and country-rock.

For more information, check out: http://www.jwoodall.com

MUSICAL GUESTS: Six Lives Colliding

Six Lives Colliding is an eclectic mix of acoustic musicians playing folk-blues and originals from Greensboro, NC.

For more information, check out: http://sixlivescolliding.com/