Philadelphia Music Co-op Guidelines - Philadelphia Folksong Society

The Philadelphia Music Co-op: Guidelines for Applying

As we grow here at PFS, so does our number of artists in the Co-op. With this growth comes increasing skills and talent, and therefore makes the application process more difficult than it has been in the past, both for the applicant and the folks here making the decisions. While we understand that you are enthusiastic about joining, please understand that not everyone can be accepted into the Co-op at once. However, if you don’t become a member now, we encourage you to apply again in the future and we will be happy to offer our constructive criticism on how we think you can grow into what we are looking for.

We have set some guidelines and offer suggestions to help you determine whether you are ready to apply. If you have any questions or concerns about the process or any of the following, please send an email to dhaney@pfs.org. Thanks and good luck!

Guidelines and suggestions for Co-op Applicants:

HAVE ORIGINAL MUSIC
- It is acceptable to have covers, but you must apply with one original.
  - If you think you have an exceptional version of someone else’s song, consider including it after you have included your original.
  - Part of our mission is to preserve traditional folk music, so if that’s what you are playing, that is acceptable. When we say have originals, we just mean that this is not the platform for cover and tribute bands.
HAVE LIVE VIDEO
- Well-made, artistic music videos and videos from lofts and outdoor spaces are beautiful and we appreciate seeing these, but we need to see how you perform on a stage in front of an audience, as well.
  - Don’t have a live video? Get a show together and have a friend take one! It doesn’t need to be high quality, a phone video can give us just as good of an idea about your performance as a professionally shot video.
HAVE SOME SHOWS UNDER YOUR BELT
- We know a common reason to join the Co-op is to get more and better shows, but we need to see that you are far enough along in your musical career to have played live.
  - If you are new to booking shows, consider hosting or having someone you know host a house show and get some fans and friends to come support you!
HAVE CURRENT CONTENT
- Apply with songs and videos that are no more than two years old.
- Update your website and social media regularly (Please see below).
HAVE ONLINE PRESENCE
- Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube are the gold standard of an artist’s social media presence. These are free to create, but difficult to maintain.
  - Website hosting can be pricey and the task of building a site can be daunting, but with all the free platforms online today, there’s plenty of places to promote yourself before you’re ready to make the leap to having your own site.
  - Consider scheduling weekly updates to keep content current and your fans connected.

If you have read all of the above guidelines and are still ready:

Apply for the Co-op

Co-op Events

january, 2021

15jan7:30 pmThe Honey Badgers Happy Hour Livestream Concert

The Honey Badgers Happy Hour Livestream Concerts

Friday, January 15th at 7:30pm EDT

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About The Honey Badgers:

When Michael Natrin asked Erin Magnin to dust off her rarely played fiddle and join him for a couple songs at a local showcase, the two never imagined they were creating a musical partnership that would continue far into the future. Playfully calling themselves The Honey Badgers more to make themselves chuckle than to make a statement, the two discovered a chemistry between their voices that demanded to be heard, and thus the duo emerged.

The Honey Badgers’ folk/Americana sound has been likened to that of The Civil Wars and The Swell Season. They are known for their intense, unique harmonies, their sincere lyrics and melodies, and their undeniable onstage chemistry. Weaving their voices together over driving guitar, lonesome violin, and punchy harmonica, The Honey Badgers create a sound that is heartfelt, thoughtful, and satisfying.

The Honey Badgers have been creating music together since the summer of 2011. They have since released their debut EP, “Booth Bay”, a thoughtfully crafted second EP, “Soul”, as well as a collection of live recordings entitled “Mad Season”. In the years following the duo’s conception, they played all over their home state of Delaware and the surrounding area, from the Delmarva Folk Festival in Hartly to the World Cafe Live at the Queen in Wilmington. They opened for nationally touring act The Lone Bellow, as well as local Delaware favorite New Sweden.

In 2019 they committed to diving further into their music in many ways. Their first full length album, “Meet Me” was released in March 2019. “Meet Me” is a colorful story that has been unfolding since Michael and Erin met. The songs are new, but the feelings within them are familiar – from the blooming of new love to the comfort of seasoned love, losing yourself and finding yourself, from feeling alone in a fast moving world to finding connection in a room full of strangers. “Meet Me” was mostly conceived in an old self-converted Sprinter van on a 2017 road trip around the USA. In the spring of 2019, The Honey Badgers quit their stable jobs and hit the road again, traveling up and down the East Coast singing songs, telling stories and building community on the road.

As full time musicians and travelers, Michael and Erin look forward now to creating music that has roots growing through every place they go.

Time

(Friday) 7:30 pm EDT

Location

Facebook Live

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Organizer

Philadelphia Folksong Society

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16jan7:30 pmThe Whispering Tree Livestream Concert (Copy)

Event Details

Saturday, January 16th at 7:30pm, PFS Co-op Artists The Whispering Tree will be hosting a live stream concert!

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About The Whispering Tree:

At the heart of The Whispering Tree are singer/songwriter Eleanor Kleiner and multi-instrumentalist Elie Brangbour. With their deep-reaching sound, haunting vocals and vivid lyrics, this Franco/American duo have been captivating audiences since meeting at music school in London. Their debut full-length album, Go Call The Captain (2010) was heavily influenced by their travels abroad, which have taken them from their home base in New York to South America to a seven-month gig in Macau (China). Go Call The Captain was named “one of the year’s most luminous albums” by The Big Takeover Magazine, and NYC’s The Deli magazine called The Whispering Tree “one of the most talented duos to take stage in NYC.” Their follow up EP, The Escape (2013) is full of the imagery and storytelling that are the mark of The Whispering Tree’s sound. “I think the underlying theme for all of the songs is a desire for boundless freedom,” said Kleiner. “There is also this sense of yearning for home or childhood; of wanting to return to a time when we see the world with limitless possibility.” Recorded live at The Bunker Studio in Brooklyn over three days, The Escape features a deep, vibrant sound, with Brangbour switching from bass to guitar, Clif Jackson on upright bass, Chris Shultz on drums and Clifton Hyde on additional guitars. With Kleiner’s acclaimed songwriting and vocals, The Escape is a moody, introspective disc full of contrasting guitar styles and textures, from one of New York’s most compelling indie folk rock acts.