Biography
The Foster Greene Music Duo is a highly experienced acoustic duo that plays music from the heart – music that makes you think, reminisce, want to slow dance, and sing along. Featuring the rich vocals of Paula Greene Jones and the dynamic guitar work of Dan Foster, the harmonic blend of their voices and the memorable harmonies of the songs they perform make Foster Greene a stand-out in the sea of duo entertainment.
Dan and Paula take a fresh approach on “Americana”. For them, this includes old fashioned country music like Hank Williams, Merle Haggard, and Emmylou Harris. They love singer-songwriters, many of whose careers began in Texas, such as Guy Clark, Townes Van Zandt, and Nanci Griffith. Some of their song choices fly under the radar – songs you may not have heard before but immediately feel like you know. These fan favorites include “Angel from Montgomery” (John Prine) and “Our Town” (Iris Dement). Foster Greene also brings you music they’ve written over many years; nothing stirs them more than touching someone with songs they’ve created--tales about life, love, loss, and the American spirit.
Experiencing a Foster Greene show, you’ll feel the passion they do for well-crafted songs with lyrics that stir the emotions. What drives them is being a part of something greater than themselves and their desire to connect with their audience. The simplicity of their voices together, coupled with the warmth of two notes played together on guitar, creates an atmosphere that begs to be listened to. Paula’s warm, emotive voice always gets attention. It’s reminiscent of the likes of Linda Ronstadt, Emmylou Harris, and Suzy Boggus, all artists that Foster Greene covers. Dan’s vocals have a sweet, gruff sound like Kenny Rogers, and he always makes you believe every word he sings.
Foster Greene brings more than just songs to a show; they’re natural at connecting with people. They talk to the audience, get to know them, and make sure the music is always the right volume for the venue. They recognize those who are singing along (there are always lots who are) and invite folks to join in and grab a dance partner. These seasoned pros intuitively understand the type of performance needed for each location. Maybe it’s background music, or perhaps they know people want lively, dance tunes. Whatever is called for, Foster Greene delivers with their wide and varied repertoire.
You’ll long remember and talk about a performance you saw by Foster Greene. You’ll leave the event smiling, humming, and bringing up memories of times past.
Song List
Foster Greene Duo
Across The Great Divide – Nanci Griffith
Angel Flying Too Close to the Ground – Willie Nelson
Angel From Montgomery – John Prine
Back Home Again – John Denver
Bad Memory – Dan Foster
Believe Me Baby, I Lied – Trisha Yearwood
Big Red Sun Blues – Lucinda Williams
Blue – Lucinda Williams
Blue Eyes Cryin’ in the Rain – Willie Nelson
Boots of Spanish Leather – Bob Dylan
Born to be Blue – The Mavericks
Breakaway Speed – Kim Richey
Can’t Let Go – Lucinda Williams
Changes – Dan Foster
City of New Orleans – Arlo Guthrie
Clay Pigeons – Blaze Foley
Coal Miner’s Daughter – Loretta Lynn
Cold Cold Heart – Hank Williams
Cold Cold World – Blaze Foley
Come Into My Kitchen
Comes A Time – Neil Young
Copperhead Road – Steve Earle
Country Roads – John Denver
Convict Song – Dan Foster
Crazy – Willie Nelson/Patsy Cline
Danie’s Lullaby – Dan Foster
Desperados Waiting for a Train – The Highwaymen
Don’t Come Home a’Drinkin’ – Loretta Lynn
Don’t Think Twice – Bob Dylan
Drunken Angel – Lucinda Williams
Every Day Is a Winding Road – Sheryl Crow
Everything’s Gonna Be Okay – Dan Foster
Far Far From Me – John Prine
Fishin’ in the Dark – Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Folsom Prison Blues – Johnny Cash
Four Strong Winds – Ian Tyson
Get Rhythm – Johnny Cash
Groovin – Rascals
Guitar Town – Steve Earle
Gulf Coast Highway – Nanci Griffith
Harvest Moon – Neil Young
He Thinks He’ll Keep Her – Mary Chapin Carpenter
Heart of Gold – Neil Young
Hello in There – John Prine
Hey Good Lookin – Hank Williams
Hey Porter – Johnny Cash
Hillbilly Rock – Marty Stuart
Hobo’s Prayer – Marty Stuart
How Lucky – John Prine
I Can’t Help It – Hank Williams/Linda Ronstadt
I Can’t Wait – Kieran Kane
I Just Wanna Dance With You – George Strait
I Know You Rider – Grateful Dead
I Remember Everything – John Prine
I Saw the Light – Hank Williams
I Think I’ll Just Stay Here and Drink – Merle Haggard
I Walk the Line – Johnny Cash
I Will Always Love You – Dolly Parton
I Wish I Was – Avett Brothers
I Wish It Would Rain – Nanci Griffith
I Wish You All the Best – John Prine
If I Could Only Fly – Merle Haggard
If I Could Only Win Your Love – Emmylou Harris
If I Had a Boat – Lyle Lovett
If I Needed You – Townes Van Zandt
Illegal Smile – John Prine
I’ll Be Here in the Morning – Townes Van Zandt
I’ll Be Waiting Here- Paula Jones/John Ragin
I’ll Fly Away – Gospel standard
I’m Hangin’ Around – The Whites
I’m My Own Grandpa – Ray Charles
I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry – Hank Williams
Irish Blessing
It Ain’t Me Babe – Johnny Cash
It Ain’t Over Yet – Rodney Crowell
It Doesn’t Matter Anymore – Linda Ronstadt
It’s Just What I Do – Dan Foster
Jambalaya – Hank Williams
Joy to the World – Three Dog Night
Kawliga -Hank Williams
Keep on the Sunny Side – Carter Family
King of the Road – Roger Miller
Leavin’ – Dan Foster
Let The Mystery Be – Iris Dement
Listen to the Radio - Nanci Griffith
Lodi – Credence Clearwater Revival
Lonesome Side of Town -Kim Richey
Loretta – Townes Van Zandt
Lovesick Blues – Hank Williams
Love and Happiness – Mark Knopfler/Emmylou Harris
Love at the Five and Dime – Nanci Griffith
Love is Waiting Here – Dan Foster
Luckenbach Texas – Waylon Jennings
Magnolia Wind – Guy Clark
Mama Tried – Merle Haggard
Margaritaville – Jimmy Buffet
Maybe We Can Turn This Day Around – Paula Jones/John Ragin
Mexican Home – John Prine
Misery and Gin – Merle Haggard
Mr. Bojangles – Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
My Story - Dan Foster
Oh Lonesome Me – Don Gibson
Old Man – Neil Young
Old and Slow – Dan Foster
Old Rockin Chair – Dan Foster
Old Tin Bucket – Paula Jones/John Ragin
On the Radio – Dan Foster
One of These Days – Emmylou Harris
Our Town – Iris Dement
Paradise – John Prine
People Get Ready – The Impressions
Percy Let Em Ride – Dan Foster
Play a Train Song – Todd Snyder
Poor Pitiful Me – Linda Ronstadt
Red Dirt Girl – Emmylou Harris
Rex’ Blues – Townes Van Zandt
Right in Time – Lucinda Williams
Ring of Fire – Johnny Cash
Roll On – Shayne Pruitt
Saluda Grade – Dan Foster
Sam Stone – John Prine
Set Em Up Joe – Vern Gosdin
Shame on the Moon – Rodney Crowell – Bob Seger
Singin’ the Blues – Marty Robbins
Six O’Clock News – John Prine
Someday – Darrell Scott
Someday Soon – Suzy Boggus
Somethin’ Bout You – Kieran Kane
Soon Be Gone – Dan Foster
Souvenirs – John Prine
Speed of the Sound of Loneliness – John Prine
Stand By Me – Ben E King
Straight As the Crow Flies – Kim Richey
Stuff That Works – Guy Clark
Sweet Cherry Pie – Paula Jones/John Ragin
Tangled Up In Blue – Bob Dylan
Tennessee Flat Top Box – Roseanne Cash
That’ll Be the Day – Linda Rostadt
That’s the Way the World Goes ‘Round – John Prine
The Bottle Let Me Down – Merle Haggard
The Gambler – Kenny Rogers
The Other Side of Town – John Prine
The Speed of the Sound of Loneliness – John Prine
The Way I Am – Merle Haggard
Today I Started Loving You Again – Merle Haggard
Track of My Tears – Smokey Robinson
Up on the Roof – the Drifters
Waiting Around to Die – Townes Van Zandt
Waiting for A Train - Jimmie Rogers
Walkin’ After Midnight – Patsy Cline
Wayfaring Stranger – Emmylou Harris
When It’s Gone – Dan Foster
When Will I Be Loved – Buddy Holly/Linda Ronstadt
Wicked Twisted Road – Reckless Kelly
Willin’ – Linda Ronstadt
Winter’s Come and Gone – Gillian Welch
Workin’ Man Blues – Merle Haggard
Wrong Roads – Dan Foster
You Ain’t Goin’ Nowhere – The Byrds
You’ll Never Leave Harlan Alive – Darrell Scott
You’ve Got a Friend – James Taylor/Carole King
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