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Singer Songwriters
Open Mic Competition


Wednesday
April 4


One winner will be chosen from each open mic. (four months – four winners). Those four winners will then compete in the finals, each performing a 30min set. The winner will get the opportunity to open for a national act at The Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville.

7:30 pm | Free
CO-BILL

Christy Jefferson
& Grey Sky Turn


Thursday
April 5



Christy Jefferson is a local, original pop rock singer songwriter.

Christy Jefferson




Grey Sky Turn is an acoustic-based duo with powerful harmonies, driving, soulful guitar work and well crafted songs.

Grey Sky Turn

8:30 pm | $8
Jeffrey Gaines

Friday
April 6


"With only his voice and a guitar for accompaniment, Gaines has earned a reputation as a captivating performer..."

Jeffrey Gaines

8:30 pm
| $22

Tina Margot will be opening.
Ben Arnold

Saturday
April 7


His voice conveys a gentle soulful growl; his lyrics are witty but not cloying; and his music draws on rock, folk, R&B and all genres in between.



8:30 pm | $12 

Scott Bricklin will be opening.
Singer Songwriter
Open Mic

Wednesday
April 11

A complete night of local singer-songwriters playing their original material.  Not to be missed. Hosted by Philly Edge with prizes from Forge Recording Studio.

7:30 pm
| Free
Predator Dub Assassins

Thursday
April 12


Original Reggae.



8:30 pm | $8 at the door
John Francis

Friday
April 13


"Jonny Cash meets Jeff Buckley".

John Francis

Anais Mitchell will be opening.

8:30 pm
| $10
Slo-Mo

Saturday
April 14



"Philly's best, and only, funky hip-hop steel-guitar band."



Opening will be Sue & Steph of Stargazer Lily.

8:30 pm
| SOLD OUT
Singer Songwriter
Open Mic

Wednesday
April 18

A complete night of local singer-songwriters playing their original material.  Not to be missed. Hosted by Philly Edge with prizes from Forge Recording Studio.

7:30 pm
| Free
Kelly Stratton
& the Punch Drunk Boys

Thursday
April 19


A relentless guitar style and go-for-broke rock vocals punctuate every lyric, note and song by Kelly Stratton.  While she provides the backbone, her Punch Drunk Boys provide the backbeat for this vigorous group you can't sit still for.


8:30 pm | $8

Christine Havrilla

Friday
April 20



Named "One of the Top Ten Indie Arts" by The Advocate Magazine in 2006. Her song "Loneliest Girl" was featured on the Sirius Satellite 'Hot 20' list for three straight months.



Carsie Blanton will be opening.

8:30 pm
| $10
Andrew Lipke

Saturday
April 21

Andrew Lipke is driven by an intense desire to embrace and assimilate a wide variety of musical styles. The result is a body of work rich with manyseemingly disparate influences woven together with impressive skill.

Andrew Lipke

Sean Lee wil be opening.

8:30 pm
| $10
Al Stewart

Thursday
April 26


The timeless folk and pop legend from both sides of the Atlantic! Al is known for his great albums "Time Passages" and "Year of the Cat".



10 pm
| $35

The 7pm show has been sold out.
Greg Merkle

Friday
April 27


An amazing guitarist with blues and precussionists influences.



Special guest Rich Pena.

8:30 pm
| $10
The Buicks

Saturday
April 28


The Philadelphia Inquirer has called them "the best rhythm and blues act in the region". See them once and you'll call them truly memorable.

The Buicks

8:30 pm
| $10

Opening will be Jeff Dernlan.
Willy Porter

Sunday
April 29


"Willy plays rhythms that make me want to crawl inside his guitar and sleep there forever." - Tori Amos



Natalia Zukerman will be opening.

7:00 pm
| $24

Todd Wolfe

Thursday
May 3


A guitar devil for the likes of Sheryl Crow & Carla Olson and traded licks with Eric Clapton, Leslie West, The Allmans and many others.

Todd Wolfe

8:30 pm | $10
Steve Brosky

Friday
May 4


Steve's music has a ring of pop, blues, folk and R&B, as well as, an alternately gritty and plaintive voice.

Steve Brosky

8:30 pm | $10
Tom Rush

Saturday
May 5


His voice conveys a gentle soulful growl; his lyrics are witty but not cloying; and his music draws on rock, folk, R&B and all genres in between.

Tom Rush

7 & 9:30 pm | $30 
Blue Light

Thursday
May 10


Firmly rooted in the classic rock style and dripping with psychedelia, Blue Light still push the contemporary envelope, incorporating modern beats and sounds into their highly improvisational sets.



8:30 pm
| $8

Cabin Dogs

Friday
May 11


"Original, cosmic American blues. Invokes memories of such legendary bands as the Buffalo Springfield, The Grateful Dead and The Band"

Cabin Dogs

Opening will be Christina Ward.

8:30pm |  $10
Lauren Hart

Saturday
May 12



Lauren Hart songs have followed the journey of self-discovery. Through the most difficult of times, to the small triumphs we often overlook, her music has been the soundtrack for everyone searching to find their own meaning.

Lauren Hart

Mattew Rude will be opening.

8:30 pm
| $20
CO-BILL

Paul Edelman
& Mary Scholz



Thursday
May 17


More coming soon about Paul Edelman.

Singing since the age of four and writing since about fourteen, Mary Scholz music has a lyric folk sound with a bittersweet twist that puts her in a category all her own.

8:30 pm | $8

Dan Bern

Friday
May 18



In a genre that on the surface seems to be progressing, but in reality is becoming staler every year, Dan Bern's take on folk music is refreshing to say the least.

Dan Bern

Opening will be Nicole Reynolds.

7 & 10 pm | $22

CO-BILL

Carsie Blanton
& The Lowlands


Saturday
May 19




Carsie Blanton has insightful writing with a light and fresh voice.

Carsie Blanton

The Lowlands reach high heights in music.  A great young American blue grass folk ensemble who capture sorrow, wisdom, despair, and joy in a fresh,  melodic and energetic way.

The Lowlands

8:30 pm | $10

John Sonntag

Thursday
May 24


“rhythm-drivin', porch-swingin', highway-weavin', americana pop!”

John Sonntag

Patrick Grant will be closing the show.

8:30 pm | $8

CO-BILL

Alfred James Band
& John Grecia Band


Friday
May 25





Alfred James Band is a cello-driven acoustic rock group which has been compared to String, Jason Mraz, Jack Johnson and Dave Matthews.

Alfred James Band

A featured band of  Sundance Film Festival 2007, John Grecia Band is one of the hottest, most innovative bands to emerge from the Philadelphia area.


8:30 pm | $8

Road
with special guest
Kelly Stratton


Friday
June 1
One of our most popular local bands.




8:30 pm | $10
Freedy Johnston

Saturday
June 2


An original, intensely personal talent whose brilliant pop compositions turn music into magic.

Freedy Johnston

8:30 pm | $18 
Charlie Phillips

Thursday
June 7


Influences rooted primarily in rock, soul, folk, and blues that have been blended and distilled to create his eclectic style and fresh sound.

Charlie Phillips

8:30 pm | $8

CO-BILL

Todd Wolfe
& The Mark


Friday
June 8


A guitar devil for the likes of Sheryl Crow & Carla Olson and traded licks with Eric Clapton, Leslie West, The Allmans and many others.

Todd Wolfe

The Mark is a band of four out of Philadelphia.  Hook laden originals featuring crafty lyrics mix with backgrounds steeped in classic rock, blues, jazz and funk to propel their music to a unique blend of sound guaranteed to get the audiences moving their feet.

The Mark

8:30 pm | $10

Richard Bush
& the Peace Creeps

Saturday
June 9


With a new writing partner, Richard Bush proceeded to whip up a catalog of very presentable new tunes and with the estimable assist of guitarist John Marchiano, drummer Bruce Rogers and the bass and zeetar styling of Michael Vogelman, the Peace Creeps were born.
Run to Sandy will be opening.



8:30 pm
| $10
Gene Terramani
and Friends

Thursday
June 14



Bucks County Jazz Festival
Listen to some of the featured festival performers in a casual but outstanding jam session.

Bucks County Jazz

9:00 pm | $12

CO-BILL

Nate Graham
& Fooling April


Friday
June 15



More coming soon.

"Fooling April is shaping up to be one of the hottest new bands out there"

Fooling April

8:30 pm | $8

Patio
Bucks County Jazz Festival Continues
Warm summer nights, stars, music, dancing, and a spectacular outdoor setting. Swing to the sophisticated sounds of the University of Pennsylvania Jazz Band while supporting the Alzheimer's Association.
6pm - 11pm | $10.00 cover charge.

Grey Eye Glances

Saturday
June 16


Due to a family illness, Grey Eye Glances has been rescheduled.



Join us for a two band special event!
Dakota Jay & Appy Polly Logic

8:30pm
| $5 at the door

Craig Tillman's
Blues Mercenaries


Thursday
June 21

**Blues Jam hosted by Craig

Purveyors of great new and traditional Blues.

8:30 pm | $5  at the door     Free for performers

Freedy Johnston

Friday
June 22



An original, intensely personal talent whose brilliant pop compositions turn music into magic.

Freedy Johnston

8:30 pm | $18 

 

Lili Anel
& The Dream Again Band

Saturday
June 23


People have often said my music is Joan Armatrading meets Joni Mitchell meets Steely Dan.
John Conahan will be opening.

Lili Anel

8:30 pm | $10

John Eddie

Friday
June 29


“…pungent songs imbued with earthy heartland twang and soulfulness…” - Goldmine

John Eddie

Opening will be Nicole Gordon.

7 & 10 pm | $20

Tres Compadres
and Animus

Saturday
June 30


Tres Compadres is a modern flamenco ensemble that infuses the elements of latin, cuban, and american jazz into their sound. Animus, recently voted #1 band in the Philadelphia region by the readers of the City Paper, performs an eclectic mix of world fusion music with a heavy emphasis on mid eastern grooves. Each band will be accompanied by a dancer that reflects the traditions of the music.

Animus

7 & 10 pm | $10

 

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