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PFS House Concert

Potluck 7pm, Music 7:30pm

**FREE for PFS Members**

***ONLY $10 for Non-members***

About Mark Mandeville & Raianne Richards:

Mark Mandeville and Raianne Richards are clearly inheritors of a timeless legacy, creating music that is both original and evocative of a rich tradition. Blending distinctive voices and a wide range of accompaniment (guitar, harmonica, ukulele, clarinet, penny whistle, electric bass), their songs have been well-received by audiences around the eastern United States since 2010. Transcending the genre of folk Americana, their music echoes inspiration from traditional folk duos and singer/songwriters like Ian & Sylvia, Kate Wolf and Neil Young – combining beautiful harmonies and a lyrical intensity, while establishing a unique sound of their own.

Their new CD, Grain by Grain, demonstrates an ever progressive richness in songwriting and performance. From the opening title song through its closing track—“Across the Morning”—it is an exemplar of what modern Americana can and should be. I maintain that Mark and Raianne’s previous CD—Hard Times & Woes—is one of those rare singularly perfect albums, but with Grain by Grain this talented duo takes it all to a new level, rivaling their earlier effort with terrific original songs beautifully presented.

Both artists are products of central Massachusetts mill and factory towns, and for all their national exposure, they are passionately dedicated to the region and what it has to offer. Each summer for the past eight years they have organized the “Massachusetts Walking Tour” where they hike the roads and trails of the Commonwealth, more than 100 miles in less than two weeks, in support of the arts in local communities along the way. Each evening they stop over in yet another Massachusetts town, putting on a free concert there, along with local performers and fellow artists who accompany them on their journey. These annual two-week treks also raise awareness of the trails and greenways in Massachusetts, using music to make important connections. It is my privilege to be able to join them each year for these annual walks and evening concerts, just as it has been my pleasure and honor to have Mark and Raianne on my radio program multiple times over the last several years. They also represented the folk tradition at WICN’s 45th Anniversary gala at Worcester’s Mechanics Hall. With their bandmates—Doug Williamson on bass and piano and Peter Hart on pedal steel guitar—they continue to impress listeners with their heartfelt songs and to inspire in me an even deeper appreciation of contemporary American folk music.

PFS and the hosts ask that guests act in a respectful manner and be considerate of the performers and other attendees–if you do not, you may be asked to leave by PFS staff or the hosts.

Advance registrations for this performance are REQUIRED.

Admission is free for PFS members and $10 for Advanced Tickets for non-members.

The location for the concert will be sent to you via email following registration.

Please bring something to share! Pot luck at 7pm, music at 7:30pm.

In 2014, our traditional Fall Fling, which is a very social, participatory weekend retreat moved to Appel Farm Arts & Music Center in nearby Elmer, NJ. This is a picturesque and flat-terrained country setting for musicians, story tellers, singers, dancers, folk historians, and crafters, of all ages and all skill levels to enjoy a unique overnight weekend experience with family, friends and the Philadelphia Folksong Society, hosted by Appel Farm!

What is Fall Fling?

Can you imagine a crisp fall day in a sylvan setting where the most difficult questions you have to face are, “Do I go to a workshop featuring classic folk songs of the 60’s, pull out a T-shirt and create a tie-dye worthy of the memory of Jerry Garcia, wander over to a cabin for some informal jamming, get out a racket and smack the tennis ball around, or simply collapse in a lounge chair and let the sounds of hundreds of people having fun wash over me?” Can you also imagine a social gathering of  people who come back every year for one special weekend to see old friends and make new ones? That’s Fall Fling!

**PFS MEMBER MEETING**

**MUSIC at 2:00pm**

About Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer:

TWO-TIME GRAMMY® Award Winners, Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer are an eclectic folk festival on their own terms. They have entertained the Queen of Thailand, been keynote singers for the AFL-CIO, performed at hundreds of folk festivals, appeared on the “Today Show” and on National Public Radio. Their superb harmonies are backed by instrumental virtuosity on the guitar, five-string banjo, ukulele, mandolin, cello-banjo, and many other instruments. Their eclectic repertoire includes classic country to western swing, gypsy jazz to old-time stringband and bluegrass, contemporary folk and original gems. While their versatility defies a brief description, perhaps “well rounded Americana” does it best.

The duo released their 45th recording in February 2017, “GET UP AND DO RIGHT.” The album features duets of some of their favorite songs by other writers such as Alice Gerrard, Tom Paxton, Ola Belle Reed and David Francey, with an original tune and original song for good measure. The last piece, “Song of Joy” is by their good friend Ken Whitely and includes percussion and a vocal ensemble the duo created with their own voices.

Cathy & Marcy have achieved the status of master musicians, but are also happily known as “social music conductors”, ready to start a jam session, mentor an up and coming artist or create an entire music camp to help others learn to play and sing. At past music camps they have taught Kaki King and Rhiannon Giddens banjo and through their long relationship with the Music Center at Strathmore they have collaborated with positive hip-hop/beatbox artist Christylez Bacon and helped the next generation navigate the professional music world.

They’ve earned two Grammy® Awards, in 2004 and 2005 for “cELLAbration: a Tribute to Ella Jenkins” and for “ Bon Appétit!” In 2003, they were GRAMMY® nominated for their CD, “Postcards” in the Best Traditional Folk Album category. They received another GRAMMY® nomination in that category for “Banjo Talkin’”. They have also produced recordings by Tom Paxton, Si Kahn, Ysaye Barnwell, Sam Gleaves, M.S.G. Blues Trio, Patsy Montana, Bonnie, Rideout, Bill Harley, Pat Humphries and others.

About Sam Gleaves:

Born and raised in Wythe County in southwest Virginia, Sam Gleaves performs innovative mountain music with a sense of history. Under the direction of local teacher and barber Jim Lloyd, Sam took up stringband instruments as a teenager, including the banjo, guitar, fiddle, autoharp and dulcimer. With his mentor ballad singer Sheila Kay Adams, Sam found his voice and fell in love with the mountain love songs, which he carries into his generation with pride. Sam’s performances combine traditional Appalachian ballads, dance tunes, original songs and the stories that surround the music.

Sam earned a degree in Folklore from Berea College and performed for four years with the Berea College Bluegrass Ensemble, directed by  Al White. With that band and as a solo artist, Sam has toured extensively, performing at U.S. venues such as Mountain Stage and the Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour, and abroad in Ireland, England, Italy, Canada and Japan. Sam has performed with legendary artists in the folk realm, including John McCutcheon, Peggy Seeger, Mary McPartlan, Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer, and Sheila Kay Adams. 

Sam writes new songs in the Appalachian tradition, telling stories about love, the home place, working people and present social issues in the mountains.  Appalachian author Lee Smith has deemed Sam as “courageous as hell and country to the bone . . . the best young songwriter around.” Sam’s music has been featured by National Public Radio, Kentucky Educational Television, West Virginia Public Radio, Appalshop’s WMMT FM, KEXP, Exclaim!, The Windy City Times, Sing Out!, The Bitter Southerner, and Still Journal.  AIN’T WE BROTHERS, Sam’s debut record of original songs, is produced by Cathy Fink and was released November, 2015.  AIN’T WE BROTHERS has been reviewed by National Public Radio, No Depression, and The Bluegrass Situation. Peggy Seeger called AIN’T WE BROTHERS, “A stunning first album,” saying,  “I keep very few albums that I am given. This one’s a keeper.”

**PFS ELECTION 2pm**

**MUSIC at 3:00pm**

About Robert Jones & Matt Watroba:

Ever since their first meeting, over twenty years ago, Robert Jones and Matt Watroba have been musical partners. Their relationship started when they hosted back-to-back radio shows on WDET-FM, Detroit. Later on they started performing together and in doing so discovered a friendship based on mutual respect and a love for traditional American music. Now Matt and Robert literally travel the nation extolling the virtues of “Music That Matters”.

My favorite visual is when, towards the end of a show, Matt said “and if it wasn’t for all that has happened; all we’ve been singing about today, I couldn’t be here on stage with my best friend, Robert Jones.” In the audience I saw two little girls, one Asian, one Caucasian, turn and look each other in the eyes for a moment, and then throw their arms around each other and hug: that is what its all about!” – Jennifer Tobin, Arts Coord, Village Theater of Canton

This show delivers a wonderful and powerful message of love, friendship, tolerance: where we have been, where we are, and hopefully where we can go. It is a walk through the roots and history of American music that not only educates, but entertains. Robert and Matt are consummate professionals, and always a joy to work with. Children and teachers love this interactive show, and the evaluations I get are enthusiastic endorsements and requests to present it again.” – Jennifer Tobin, Arts Coord, Village Theater of Canton

For Matt and Robert, American Roots Music (Folk, Blues, Spirituals, Work Songs, Chants, etc.) is music that matters.  This is the music that America and the world have in common.  It is music that reflects history, social change, migration, hopes and dreams.  It is music that is rich and diverse, direct and powerful.

Robert & Matt have performed this powerful program at hundreds of schools, festivals, coffeehouses, and conferences, to resounding acclaim.

Lisa Chosed Philly-native & world traveler, Lisa Chosed is a multi-talented acoustic folk musician & visual artist that has been described as the female version of Neil Young. You can hear hints of musical influences Kasey Chambers, Fiona Apple, & Alanis Morissette in her beautiful vocal melodies and her unique writing style. Lisa Chosed hosts many music & art events and would be remiss if she didn’t credit the local talent as a huge influence as well. This acoustic folk artist has collaborated with Red Cedar Strings and has performed at World Cafe Live & many other venues.

The John Byrne Band is led by former Patrick’s Head front man and Dublin native John Byrne. Their debut album, After the Wake, was released to critical acclaim on both sides of the Atlantic in 2010. With influences ranging from The Chieftains to Planxty to Bob Dylan, John’s songwriting honors and expands upon the musical and lyrical traditions of his native and adopted homes. John and the band followed up After the Wake in early 2013 with an album of Celtic and American traditional tunes. The album, Celtic/Folk, released on March 5th 2013, has gotten attention from NPR/WXPN’s Gene Shay and is receiving regular airplay on his nationally syndicated Folk Show. Their third release, another collection of John Byrne originals, is set for release in the Spring of 2015

Red Cedar Strings mixes together a potpouri of genres including folk, singer/songwriter, acoustic rock, celtic, swing, jazz, and gyspy, along with an astounding amount of stringed instruments and musical chemistry. We include Mike Romano, on hammered dulcimer, Ruchama Bilenky on bass, Lessa Keller Kenton on fiddle and vocals, and Brain Decker, with guitar and vocals! Occasionally an avid musical traveler will jump in our lineup for good measure. Red Cedar Strings has played all around Philly and the surrounding area at bars, cafes, festivals, and events.

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VENUE INFORMATION
Ortlieb’s
847 N 3rd St,
Philadelphia, PA 19123

The End of America is not some grand political statement. It is a band of friends, singers, and travelers. Blending three part harmony with rock and americana, the Philadelphia based trio achieves a style that resonates with fans of Ryan Adams as well as Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young. Since their inception in 2010, The End of America has recorded and released two EPs and a single, performed at festivals including SXSW, Savannah Stopover, Baltimore Folk Fest, and has performed with the likes of Beck, Anthony Green, Gary Louris of The Jayhawks, and Rocky Votolato. Brendon Thomas, James Downes, and Trevor Leonard met on tour years prior. All frontmen of previous bands, they formed a trio that would highlight their unique ability to harmonize, and subsequently capture the musical moments they created in the most undressed method possible. Both of their albums Steep Bay and Shakey were recorded live within a few takes: the first in a cabin on battery power, the second in studio to 2-inch tape. “These three cats blend their voices as effortlessly as Crosby, Stills and Nash. [Steep Bay] is a deeply organic, beautiful album. And the whole thing was written and recorded in 7 days.” Ripple Effect Music Blog In February 2013, The End of America was invited to perform at Beck’s “Song Reader” sheet music album release show in Los Angeles. Beck discovered TEOA by way of a Youtube video performing one of his new songs, and flew them out the following week. The band’s performance received applause from Spin Magazine, Filter, and Hollywood Reporter. See TEOA’s rendition of “Please Leave a Light On When You Go” by Beck, here. TEOA has been in the studio most of 2015 recording their debut full length.

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Venue Information
Burlap and Bean
204 S Newtown Street Rd
Newtown Square, PA 19073
http://www.burlapandbean.com

Event Details: Join us as the Free Library of Philadelphia celebrates Welcoming Week, an annual series of events during which communities bring together immigrants and U.S.-born residents in a spirit of unity to raise awareness of the benefits of welcoming everyone – including new Americans.

Bethlehem and Sad Patrick combine soul, jazz, folk, vocals, guitar and percussion to deliver powerful songs on universal themes – the struggles of modern society, life in the city, and love and heartbreak. Hailed by WXPN’s John Vetesse for their “focused minimalism and poetic lyrics, slick guitar, soaring vocals and nuanced melodies”, the Philadelphia duo releases 2016’s “Did You Ever Do?”, a polished set showcasing their skills in the studio realm. But they are best experienced in person, with raw energy, solitary guitar, hand and foot percussion, and direct, heartfelt vocals. This year that’s what they’ve been concentrating on, playing events like the Philadelphia Folk Festival, the State Street Blues Stroll, the Heartwood Music Festival, and the Ladybug Music Festival. When not performing, they’ve been writing and polishing songs for a record they hope to record in the fall, tentatively titled “Love and Other Struggles”.

FREE CONCERT

Venue Information
Philadelphia City Institute Library
1905 Locust Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
freelibrary.org

Event Details: On Tuesdays in September, the 7100 block of Germantown Avenue returns to the people. With Supper Sessions, hot meals, cold drinks, and table service come out onto the Belgian blocks and trolley tracks of Germantown Avenue, closed to vehicular traffic. The block’s restaurants are ready to serve up a taste of Mt. Airy, many with special dishes for Supper Sessions. Bethlehem & Sad Patrick are on at 7:30 to 8:15.

Bethlehem and Sad Patrick combine soul, jazz, folk, vocals, guitar and percussion to deliver powerful songs on universal themes – the struggles of modern society, life in the city, and love and heartbreak. Hailed by WXPN’s John Vetesse for their “focused minimalism and poetic lyrics, slick guitar, soaring vocals and nuanced melodies”, the Philadelphia duo releases 2016’s “Did You Ever Do?”, a polished set showcasing their skills in the studio realm. But they are best experienced in person, with raw energy, solitary guitar, hand and foot percussion, and direct, heartfelt vocals. This year that’s what they’ve been concentrating on, playing events like the Philadelphia Folk Festival, the State Street Blues Stroll, the Heartwood Music Festival, and the Ladybug Music Festival. When not performing, they’ve been writing and polishing songs for a record they hope to record in the fall, tentatively titled “Love and Other Struggles”.

FREE CONCERT

Venue Information
Mount Airy
Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19144

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PFS House Concert

Potluck 7pm, Music 7:30pm

**FREE for PFS Members**

***ONLY $10 for Non-members***

About Mark Mandeville & Raianne Richards:

Mark Mandeville and Raianne Richards are clearly inheritors of a timeless legacy, creating music that is both original and evocative of a rich tradition. Blending distinctive voices and a wide range of accompaniment (guitar, harmonica, ukulele, clarinet, penny whistle, electric bass), their songs have been well-received by audiences around the eastern United States since 2010. Transcending the genre of folk Americana, their music echoes inspiration from traditional folk duos and singer/songwriters like Ian & Sylvia, Kate Wolf and Neil Young – combining beautiful harmonies and a lyrical intensity, while establishing a unique sound of their own.

Their new CD, Grain by Grain, demonstrates an ever progressive richness in songwriting and performance. From the opening title song through its closing track—“Across the Morning”—it is an exemplar of what modern Americana can and should be. I maintain that Mark and Raianne’s previous CD—Hard Times & Woes—is one of those rare singularly perfect albums, but with Grain by Grain this talented duo takes it all to a new level, rivaling their earlier effort with terrific original songs beautifully presented.

Both artists are products of central Massachusetts mill and factory towns, and for all their national exposure, they are passionately dedicated to the region and what it has to offer. Each summer for the past eight years they have organized the “Massachusetts Walking Tour” where they hike the roads and trails of the Commonwealth, more than 100 miles in less than two weeks, in support of the arts in local communities along the way. Each evening they stop over in yet another Massachusetts town, putting on a free concert there, along with local performers and fellow artists who accompany them on their journey. These annual two-week treks also raise awareness of the trails and greenways in Massachusetts, using music to make important connections. It is my privilege to be able to join them each year for these annual walks and evening concerts, just as it has been my pleasure and honor to have Mark and Raianne on my radio program multiple times over the last several years. They also represented the folk tradition at WICN’s 45th Anniversary gala at Worcester’s Mechanics Hall. With their bandmates—Doug Williamson on bass and piano and Peter Hart on pedal steel guitar—they continue to impress listeners with their heartfelt songs and to inspire in me an even deeper appreciation of contemporary American folk music.

PFS and the hosts ask that guests act in a respectful manner and be considerate of the performers and other attendees–if you do not, you may be asked to leave by PFS staff or the hosts.

Advance registrations for this performance are REQUIRED.

Admission is free for PFS members and $10 for Advanced Tickets for non-members.

The location for the concert will be sent to you via email following registration.

Please bring something to share! Pot luck at 7pm, music at 7:30pm.

Aaron Nathans’ mission is to write songs about things no one else has written about before. Like a song about male bonding between a guy and his barber. Or the onslaught of the outside world upon a new parent. Surely somebody’s written that song, right? Ok, find it. Aaron describes his songs as wild-mind, bittersweet acoustic music. He’s one of a million guitar-slinging singer songwriters, but you’ve never heard anyone quite like Aaron, with his warped sense of humor and off-kilter view of the world. His shows include humorous, meandering stories that will keep you every bit as captivated as the music itself — beautiful guitar work, catchy melodies, and his sweet baritone voice. Along with Avi Wisnia, Aaron is the co-founder of the Philly Songwriters Circle, a song critique group which focuses on helping local songwriters develop their craft. Aaron plays solo, and is also one-half of the guitar-cello duo Aaron Nathans & Michael G. Ronstadt. His duo shows with Michael are high-energy events, full of musical combustion as Aaron plays off Michael’s brilliant cello work and mind-bending, wildly creative songs. This fall, Nathans & Ronstadt will release their much-anticipated second album, “Hang on for the Ride.”

Venue Information
Puck Live
1 Printers Alley
Doylestown, PA 18901
http://pucklive.com/

In 2014, our traditional Fall Fling, which is a very social, participatory weekend retreat moved to Appel Farm Arts & Music Center in nearby Elmer, NJ. This is a picturesque and flat-terrained country setting for musicians, story tellers, singers, dancers, folk historians, and crafters, of all ages and all skill levels to enjoy a unique overnight weekend experience with family, friends and the Philadelphia Folksong Society, hosted by Appel Farm!

What is Fall Fling?

Can you imagine a crisp fall day in a sylvan setting where the most difficult questions you have to face are, “Do I go to a workshop featuring classic folk songs of the 60’s, pull out a T-shirt and create a tie-dye worthy of the memory of Jerry Garcia, wander over to a cabin for some informal jamming, get out a racket and smack the tennis ball around, or simply collapse in a lounge chair and let the sounds of hundreds of people having fun wash over me?” Can you also imagine a social gathering of  people who come back every year for one special weekend to see old friends and make new ones? That’s Fall Fling!

Collingswood Book Festival

Event Details: Children’s Concert featuring songs about reading & books; event runs 10 am to 4 pm, with various authors and performers.  In case of rain, the festival will be held at Collingswood High School on Collings Ave. For more info: www.collingswoodbookfestival.com

An award-winning husband-wife duo, Two of a Kind presents concerts for families and children of all ages, including songs, puppets, movement, and stories – all with an emphasis on interaction and participation. Themes of songs and stories range from reading & books, friendship and animals to social issues such as the environment, conflict resolution and diversity. Two of a Kind helps audiences of all ages feel that they can create music and that they can make a difference in the world.

FREE CONCERT

Venue Information
Collingswood High School
424 W Collings Ave
Collingswood, NJ 08108
www.collingswoodbookfestival.com

Philly’s Andrea Nardello has garnered favorable comparisons to Melissa Etheridge and Shawn Colvin for melding pop songwriting smarts with a confessional and literate songwriting style which often explores relationships, romance, and her own “out” family life. Andrea has been busy touring opening for Colbie Caillat, Brandi Carlile, Tony Lucca, Gabe Dixon, Ron Pope, and Emerson Hart of Tonic fame. After releasing ECHO, Andrea won the prestigious Philadelphia Songwriter’s Project Contest and Tri-State Indie’s “Acoustic Artist Of The Year”. Her song “Home To Me” also won WSTW’s Award for Folk Song Of The Year. Andrea’s refined accessibility draws from folk, rock, soul, and even the swagger of hip-hop. Recently, Andrea returned to the studio with ECHO producer Matt Chiaravalle (Warren Zevon, Josh Joplin) and has released her new studio EP, Fire. Without a doubt, Fire is her best work yet.

Julia Levitina born and raised in Odessa, in Soviet Ukraine, but now calling Philadelphia her home, singer-songwriter Julia Levitina is bringing a global perspective to her unique brand of Americana. Subtly blending in Russian and French folk influences from her youth, her debut EP, Take Your Time Loving Me, is a snapshot of an artist who has literally and figuratively crossed oceans and seas to pursue her dreams. The record’s opening track, “Rubicon,” is about putting fear aside and taking risks while on a quest for fulfillment. Says Levitina, “The Rubicon is a shallow river in Italy that Julius Caesar crossed, starting a civil war that he eventually won. This song, and the entire record really, are about finding courage to go the distance.” Another key track, “Edge of the World” casts this theme in a somewhat romantic light with “What if I fall? Oh, but my darling, what if you fly?” in its refrain.

Mia Johnson has been making music in Philadelphia since the mid-nineties. As a songwriter you’ll find her songs are rhythmically charged, moody-to-lighthearted and combine a mixture of styles including, but not limited to, rock, blues, folk, roots and reggae. She’s a keen interpreter of the music of others and is often found performing solo with her acoustic guitar, delighting audiences with a 200-song (& growing) cover repertoire of favorites. Her strongest suit is rock and roll spanning back to its inception all the way to today with nods to country and pop music as well. Although born and raised in Northern Michigan, Mia is a resident of Philly’s Dickinson Square West Neighborhood, has been for almost two decades, and it’s here in South Philly that she finds herself truly at home.

Katie McCorry is an indie folk singer-songwriter from South Jersey. She performs original music and sings in the Kid Felix and Call Me Lemon side project: Call Me Felix. McCorry released her first solo EP, Reality Is What You Make It, in the summer of 2016. She is an active member of the local music community, hosting open mics and performing around South Jersey and Philadelphia. In honor of Katie’s late mother, Maria, the McCorry family created a foundation called Magically Mimi that hosts benefit events for the Sloan Kettering Memorial Joy Fund and gives a grand raffle prize of a week-long stay in Disney World Saratoga Springs Resort. Katie’s music is available to stream and download on Spotify, iTunes, Pandora, and http://soundcloud.com/katie-mccorry.

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Venue Information
World Cafe Live Philadelphia – Upstairs
3025 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA
http://www.worldcafelive.com/

The Edge Hill Rounders have a distinctive sound. Tim and Paul draw inspiration for their vocal harmonies from brothers like Ira and Charlie Louvin and from legendary pairings like Gram Parsons and Chris Hillman of the Flying Burrito Brothers. This is layered over bass and guitar with a healthy dose of mandolin picking. At an Edge Hill Rounders performance you will hear some of your favorite songs and some that you don’t know but wish you had discovered a long time ago.

Venue Information
Mermaid Inn
7673 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
http://www.themermaidinn.net

The Edge Hill Rounders have a distinctive sound. Tim and Paul draw inspiration for their vocal harmonies from brothers like Ira and Charlie Louvin and from legendary pairings like Gram Parsons and Chris Hillman of the Flying Burrito Brothers. This is layered over bass and guitar with a healthy dose of mandolin picking. At an Edge Hill Rounders performance you will hear some of your favorite songs and some that you don’t know but wish you had discovered a long time ago.

Venue Information
Chaplin’s
66 N. Main ST
Spring City, PA 19475
http://chaplinslive.com/

Venue Information
The Rotunda
4012 Walnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
http://www.therotunda.org/

Event Details: Katherine Rondeau and The Show with their first headlining gig at Burlap and Bean! Opening act is the zesty acoustic duo Chickabiddy. Tickets $10 in advance, $12 at the door.

Put yourself in the heart of hardscrabble hills Appalachia –hear that strong, lyrical wail calling down from the mountain, and the steel ring of the banjo strings? Or a picking porch overlooking a tree-lined creek – hear the upright bass thump and warm, soulful tones of a woman lost in song? That’s the unforgettable sound of Katherine Rondeau and the Show. Featuring Katherine Rondeau, Donna Bostock, and Smilin’ Ed, the band is making waves at venues across the East Coast including Godfrey Daniels, Philadelphia Folksong Society, Folk Project, Burlap and Bean, and MusikFest. In command on any stage, Katherine’s powerful vocals and driving guitar are partnered with two kindred musical spirits in this tightly wound, tightly bound trio. Donna is an international performer/musician, music arranger/composer and music educator as smoking hot on bass as she is with a cajon, and Ed is a trad music picking wizard whose work on the banjo and mando take you up to the mountaintop and down by the riverside in one turn! Katherine’s 10/16 release New Hope Chateau received kudos from folk DJs and journalists, with a #9 song and #20 album. Watch for new music coming from this power folk in your town!

Chickabiddy is a Philadelphia based acoustic duo comprised of Emily Schuman and Aaron Cromie, two theater artists whose love of music sparked this musical collaboration. Inspired by such acts as The Milk Carton Kids, Punch Brothers and Mandolin Orange, Chickabiddy creates guitar and mandolin songs about love, loss and moving forward in a complicated world. They have performed locally at The Fire, Tin Angel, Trocadero and Quig’s Pub among other venues, and regularly play for local theatre companies and fundraising events.

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Venue Information
Burlap and Bean
204 S Newtown Street Rd
Newtown Square, PA 19073
http://www.burlapandbean.com

In late 2012, a mom, a teacher, and a waitress gathered in a small Philadelphia apartment specifically to hear what their voices might sound like when joined together in three part harmony. By the end of the night, Maren Sharrow, Jess McDowell, and Meaghan Kyle knew they had something special. No Good Sister was born.

Venue Information
Wyebrook Farm
150 Wyebrook Road
Honey Brook, PA
http://wyebrookfarm.com/

Hawk Tubley started his music career playing CBGB with the The Hæmorrhoids in New York City. Throughout the 1990s, he lived in Birmingham, Alabama, where his bands, including Eat More Possum, the Freeloaders, the Green Eggs, and Partial To Mabel – who released the CD If You Knew Mabel… on the Two Sheds record label and were voted “Best Folk Acoustic Band” in Birmingham – played all over the Southeast and opened for such acts as Southern Culture on the Skids, Jason & The Scorchers, The Radiators, James Taylor, and David Allen Coe. In 2000, Hawk Tubley moved back to Philadelphia with his son Franklin and, in 2011, released his first solo album Cooking With Dynamite!, which featured contributions from renowned bassist Oteil Burbridge (Allman Brothers Band, Dead & Company) and the Sun Ra Arkestra’s Marshall Allen. In 2017, Hawk Tubley & The Ozymandians – Andres Villamil on bass, Mike “Luxor” Szekely on drums, and Andy “Major Headspin” Davis on the electric guitar – released a new album, Pond Kings In April, a genre-bending mix of Americana, cowboy folk, and good old-fashioned rock ‘n’ roll, featuring Hawk Tubley’s distinctive voice and exceptional songwriting.

Lisa Chosed Philly-native & world traveler, Lisa Chosed is a multi-talented acoustic folk musician & visual artist that has been described as the female version of Neil Young. You can hear hints of musical influences Kasey Chambers, Fiona Apple, & Alanis Morissette in her beautiful vocal melodies and her unique writing style. Lisa Chosed hosts many music & art events and would be remiss if she didn’t credit the local talent as a huge influence as well. This acoustic folk artist has collaborated with Red Cedar Strings and has performed at World Cafe Live & many other venues.

Remory

Emily Drinker

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VENUE INFORMATION
The Barbary
951 Frankford Ave
Philadelphia, PA, 19125
http://www.barbarylive.com/calendar/

**PFS MEMBER MEETING**

**MUSIC at 2:00pm**

About Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer:

TWO-TIME GRAMMY® Award Winners, Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer are an eclectic folk festival on their own terms. They have entertained the Queen of Thailand, been keynote singers for the AFL-CIO, performed at hundreds of folk festivals, appeared on the “Today Show” and on National Public Radio. Their superb harmonies are backed by instrumental virtuosity on the guitar, five-string banjo, ukulele, mandolin, cello-banjo, and many other instruments. Their eclectic repertoire includes classic country to western swing, gypsy jazz to old-time stringband and bluegrass, contemporary folk and original gems. While their versatility defies a brief description, perhaps “well rounded Americana” does it best.

The duo released their 45th recording in February 2017, “GET UP AND DO RIGHT.” The album features duets of some of their favorite songs by other writers such as Alice Gerrard, Tom Paxton, Ola Belle Reed and David Francey, with an original tune and original song for good measure. The last piece, “Song of Joy” is by their good friend Ken Whitely and includes percussion and a vocal ensemble the duo created with their own voices.

Cathy & Marcy have achieved the status of master musicians, but are also happily known as “social music conductors”, ready to start a jam session, mentor an up and coming artist or create an entire music camp to help others learn to play and sing. At past music camps they have taught Kaki King and Rhiannon Giddens banjo and through their long relationship with the Music Center at Strathmore they have collaborated with positive hip-hop/beatbox artist Christylez Bacon and helped the next generation navigate the professional music world.

They’ve earned two Grammy® Awards, in 2004 and 2005 for “cELLAbration: a Tribute to Ella Jenkins” and for “ Bon Appétit!” In 2003, they were GRAMMY® nominated for their CD, “Postcards” in the Best Traditional Folk Album category. They received another GRAMMY® nomination in that category for “Banjo Talkin’”. They have also produced recordings by Tom Paxton, Si Kahn, Ysaye Barnwell, Sam Gleaves, M.S.G. Blues Trio, Patsy Montana, Bonnie, Rideout, Bill Harley, Pat Humphries and others.

About Sam Gleaves:

Born and raised in Wythe County in southwest Virginia, Sam Gleaves performs innovative mountain music with a sense of history. Under the direction of local teacher and barber Jim Lloyd, Sam took up stringband instruments as a teenager, including the banjo, guitar, fiddle, autoharp and dulcimer. With his mentor ballad singer Sheila Kay Adams, Sam found his voice and fell in love with the mountain love songs, which he carries into his generation with pride. Sam’s performances combine traditional Appalachian ballads, dance tunes, original songs and the stories that surround the music.

Sam earned a degree in Folklore from Berea College and performed for four years with the Berea College Bluegrass Ensemble, directed by  Al White. With that band and as a solo artist, Sam has toured extensively, performing at U.S. venues such as Mountain Stage and the Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour, and abroad in Ireland, England, Italy, Canada and Japan. Sam has performed with legendary artists in the folk realm, including John McCutcheon, Peggy Seeger, Mary McPartlan, Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer, and Sheila Kay Adams. 

Sam writes new songs in the Appalachian tradition, telling stories about love, the home place, working people and present social issues in the mountains.  Appalachian author Lee Smith has deemed Sam as “courageous as hell and country to the bone . . . the best young songwriter around.” Sam’s music has been featured by National Public Radio, Kentucky Educational Television, West Virginia Public Radio, Appalshop’s WMMT FM, KEXP, Exclaim!, The Windy City Times, Sing Out!, The Bitter Southerner, and Still Journal.  AIN’T WE BROTHERS, Sam’s debut record of original songs, is produced by Cathy Fink and was released November, 2015.  AIN’T WE BROTHERS has been reviewed by National Public Radio, No Depression, and The Bluegrass Situation. Peggy Seeger called AIN’T WE BROTHERS, “A stunning first album,” saying,  “I keep very few albums that I am given. This one’s a keeper.”

The Edge Hill Rounders have a distinctive sound. Tim and Paul draw inspiration for their vocal harmonies from brothers like Ira and Charlie Louvin and from legendary pairings like Gram Parsons and Chris Hillman of the Flying Burrito Brothers. This is layered over bass and guitar with a healthy dose of mandolin picking. At an Edge Hill Rounders performance you will hear some of your favorite songs and some that you don’t know but wish you had discovered a long time ago.

Venue Information
The Local
4935 River Rd
Point Pleasant, PA 18950

Aaron Nathans’ mission is to write songs about things no one else has written about before. Like a song about male bonding between a guy and his barber. Or the onslaught of the outside world upon a new parent. Surely somebody’s written that song, right? Ok, find it. Aaron describes his songs as wild-mind, bittersweet acoustic music. He’s one of a million guitar-slinging singer songwriters, but you’ve never heard anyone quite like Aaron, with his warped sense of humor and off-kilter view of the world. His shows include humorous, meandering stories that will keep you every bit as captivated as the music itself — beautiful guitar work, catchy melodies, and his sweet baritone voice. Along with Avi Wisnia, Aaron is the co-founder of the Philly Songwriters Circle, a song critique group which focuses on helping local songwriters develop their craft. Aaron plays solo, and is also one-half of the guitar-cello duo Aaron Nathans & Michael G. Ronstadt. His duo shows with Michael are high-energy events, full of musical combustion as Aaron plays off Michael’s brilliant cello work and mind-bending, wildly creative songs. This fall, Nathans & Ronstadt will release their much-anticipated second album, “Hang on for the Ride.”

Venue Information
Burlap and Bean
204 S Newtown Street Rd
Newtown Square, PA 19073
http://www.burlapandbean.com/

Hotsy Totsy Hotsy Totsy is a Collingswood, NJ based, indie-pop trio. Long time best friends Jenny Pilong, Diana Carino, and Amanda Brizzi (each accomplished performers in their own right) decided to come together and co-create an original sound to highlight their individual talents while fostering unique harmonies and a seamless blend of voices. The girls pride themselves on a sound that is more about the whole (three voices becoming one) than any, one, single voice. The result is a refreshing, new spin on the girl groups of the 1940s, 50s, and 60s. Hotsy Totsy broke onto the Philadelphia music scene in early 2014 at Ortlieb’s Jazzhaus as part of Brookladelphia’s Patsy Cline and Willie Nelson Tribute show. Since then, the girls have picked up speed, playing venues that include: World Cafe Live, Union Transfer, and the TLA in Philadelphia; as well as Smyrna Opera House, World Cafe Live at The Queen, and the Ladybug Festival in Delaware. They have also graced stages at Rockwood Music Hall and The Jack Theatre in New York City. As they continue to hone their stage skills, they are constantly writing and arranging new material, ever inspired by the many gracious and amazing artists they have been privileged to encounter along their musical journey

Lisa Chosed Philly-native & world traveler, Lisa Chosed is a multi-talented acoustic folk musician & visual artist that has been described as the female version of Neil Young. You can hear hints of musical influences Kasey Chambers, Fiona Apple, & Alanis Morissette in her beautiful vocal melodies and her unique writing style. Lisa Chosed hosts many music & art events and would be remiss if she didn’t credit the local talent as a huge influence as well. This acoustic folk artist has collaborated with Red Cedar Strings and has performed at World Cafe Live & many other venues.

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VENUE INFORMATION
Steel City
204 Bridge Street
Phoenixville, PA
steelcitycoffeehouse.com

**PFS ELECTION 2pm**

**MUSIC at 3:00pm**

About Robert Jones & Matt Watroba:

Ever since their first meeting, over twenty years ago, Robert Jones and Matt Watroba have been musical partners. Their relationship started when they hosted back-to-back radio shows on WDET-FM, Detroit. Later on they started performing together and in doing so discovered a friendship based on mutual respect and a love for traditional American music. Now Matt and Robert literally travel the nation extolling the virtues of “Music That Matters”.

My favorite visual is when, towards the end of a show, Matt said “and if it wasn’t for all that has happened; all we’ve been singing about today, I couldn’t be here on stage with my best friend, Robert Jones.” In the audience I saw two little girls, one Asian, one Caucasian, turn and look each other in the eyes for a moment, and then throw their arms around each other and hug: that is what its all about!” – Jennifer Tobin, Arts Coord, Village Theater of Canton

This show delivers a wonderful and powerful message of love, friendship, tolerance: where we have been, where we are, and hopefully where we can go. It is a walk through the roots and history of American music that not only educates, but entertains. Robert and Matt are consummate professionals, and always a joy to work with. Children and teachers love this interactive show, and the evaluations I get are enthusiastic endorsements and requests to present it again.” – Jennifer Tobin, Arts Coord, Village Theater of Canton

For Matt and Robert, American Roots Music (Folk, Blues, Spirituals, Work Songs, Chants, etc.) is music that matters.  This is the music that America and the world have in common.  It is music that reflects history, social change, migration, hopes and dreams.  It is music that is rich and diverse, direct and powerful.

Robert & Matt have performed this powerful program at hundreds of schools, festivals, coffeehouses, and conferences, to resounding acclaim.

The Edge Hill Rounders have a distinctive sound. Tim and Paul draw inspiration for their vocal harmonies from brothers like Ira and Charlie Louvin and from legendary pairings like Gram Parsons and Chris Hillman of the Flying Burrito Brothers. This is layered over bass and guitar with a healthy dose of mandolin picking. At an Edge Hill Rounders performance you will hear some of your favorite songs and some that you don’t know but wish you had discovered a long time ago.

Venue Information
Mermaid Inn
7673 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
http://www.themermaidinn.net