If you thought about spending your Valentine’s Day enjoying some live music here are a few shows you might like to consider.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Laura Shay at Seven Stones Cafe (Media, PA)
If you want dinner for two and a performance by Laura Shay, one of our favorite singer-songwriters, then you’ll want to be at Seven Stones Café.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Laura Shay
Special Valentine’s Event
Dinner for Two & Performance
Seven Stones Café
(22 S. Plum Street, Media, PA 19063)
An intimate evening with a candle lit dinner and dessert to share. BYOB
7:00-9:30PM | $15 tickets | Tickets may be purchased through Seven Stone’s website or at the cafe.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
A Night of Duets!
Featuring: Adrien Reju & Chris Kasper | Kristen Sylvester & Todd Henkin | Liz Fullerton & Johnny Miles | Emily Zeitlyn & Cowmuddy | and more!
The Fire
(412 West Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19123)
8pm | $8 | 21+
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Paper Thick Walls
The Grape Room
(105 Grape Street, Philadelphia, PA)
21+ | Doors at 7:00pm | Show starts at 8:00pm | $5 cover
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Please check the calendar for a list of upcoming shows. As usual, feel free to comment with any show information about other shows happening in the Philadelphia, PA area. Have a great week. See you at a show!
Shows This Weekend: Feb. 10 – Feb. 12, 2012
2/10/12: Birdie Busch – Puck (Doylestown, PA) *CANCELLED*
2/11/12: Former Belle – Maxwell’s On Main (Doylestown, PA)
2/11/12: Andrew Lipke – MilkBoy Philly (Philadelphia, PA)
2/11/12: Griz, Railroad Fever – The Fire (Philadelphia, PA)
2/12/12: Roomtone – Johnny Brenda’s (Philadelphia, PA)
Have a great weekend!
Shows This Week: Jan 30 – Feb 5, 2012
1/30/12: Unpowered Pennsylvania – Soupcon Salon (Lambertville, NJ)
1/30/12: Cliff Hillis – Kennett Inn (Kennett Square, PA)
1/30/12: Carsie Blanton – Rockwood Music Hall (New York, NY)
1/30/12: White Birds – Glasslands Gallery (Brooklyn, NY)
1/31/12: Unpowered Pennsylvania – Soupcon Salon (Lambertville, NJ)
1/31/12: Fantasy Square Garden – The Fire (Philadelphia, PA)
2/01/12: Unpowered Pennsylvania – Sidewalk Cafe (New York, NY)
2/01/12: Pete Donnelly, Jim Boggia – Milkboy Philly (Philadelphia, PA)
2/02/12: Mason Porter – The Note (West Chester, PA)
2/02/12: Kevin Killen – Burlap and Bean (Newtown Square, PA)
2/03/12: Dawn Hiatt, Gina Sicilia – Tin Angel (Philadelphia, PA)
2/03/12: White Birds – Kung Fu Necktie (Philadelphia, PA)
2/03/12: *CANCELLED* Former Belle – MilkBoy Coffee (Ardmore, PA)
2/03/12: Jim Boggia – Rockwood Music Hall (New York, NY)
2/03/12: Lazlo, John Byrne Band – JD McGuillicuddy’s (Philadelphia, PA)
2/04/12: John Faye (IKE) – Steel City Coffeehouse (Phoenixville, PA)
2/04/12: Kuf Knotz – PhilaMOCA (Philadelphia, PA)
2/04/12: Laura Shay – Kennett Flash (Kennett Square, PA)
2/04/12: Sam Crain, Hezekiah Jones, Ben Weaver – Johnny Brenda’s (Philadelphia, PA)
Have a great week and we hope to see you at a show!
Shows This Week: Jan 23 – Jan 29, 2012
01/23/12: Honey Watts – Kelly Writer’s House (Philadelphia, PA)
01/24/12: Alright, Junior. – Arlene’s Grocery (New York, NY)
01/24/12: Fantasy Square Garden – The Fire (Philadelphia, PA)
01/24/12: Sleetwalker – Little Bar (Philadelphia, PA)
01/25/12: Pete Donnelly – Milkboy Philly (Philadelphia, PA) *Residency*
01/26/12: Cheers Elephant – SOB’s (New York, NY)
01/26/12: Carsie Blanton – Black Cat (Washington, DC)
01/27/12: Birdie Busch – World Cafe Live at The Queen (Wilmington, DE)
01/27/12: Laura Shay – Barley Sheaf Theater (Lionville, PA)
01/27/12: Carsie Blanton – Steel City Coffeehouse (Phoenixville, PA)
01/27/12: Pawnshop Roses – Dawson Street Pub (Philadelphia, PA)
01/28/12: Citizens Band Radio – Havana (New Hope, PA)
01/28/12: Cliff Hillis – Steel City Coffeehouse (Phoenixville, PA)
01/28/12: Joshua Marcus – Branded Saloon (Brooklyn, NY)
01/28/12: Laura Shay – Barley Sheaf Theater (Lionville, PA)
01/28/12: Carsie Blanton – Milkboy Philly (Philadelphia, PA)
01/28/12: Mason Porter – Lancaster Dispensing Company (Lancaster, PA)
01/29/12: Andrew Lipke – Andrea Clearfield’s Salon (Philadelphia, PA)
01/29/12: Marc Silver – Sellersville Theater (Sellersville, PA)
01/29/12: Carsie Blanton – Club Passim (Cambridge, MA)
See you at a show!
Peasant (Damien DeRose) has released the first single, “The Flask”, from his forthcoming album, Bound For Glory, due out in April 2012 on Schnitzel Records. If this song is any indication of the overall feel of Bound For Glory then we’re all in for a real treat. Truthfully, when it comes to Peasant as a singer-songwriter I feel that our ears (and any part of us that is musically connected) are in good hands. Yes, I’ll definitely be waiting for the release of Bound For Glory. I wish I knew the exact release date then I would start an official countdown.
Peasant: Facebook | @peasantpeasant
Shows This Week: January 9 – January 15, 2012
01/10/12: Fantasy Square Garden, Ross Bellenoit, Cresson St. Vibration – The Fire (Philadelphia, PA)
01/11/12: John Faye (IKE) – Legendary Dobbs (Philadelphia, PA) *opening for Everclear
01/12/12: Sleetwalker – Little Bar (Philadelphia, PA)
01/13/12: Alright, Junior. – 3rd and Walnut (Lansdale, PA)
01/13/12: Kuf Knotz – The Grape Room (Philadelphia, PA)
01/13/12: Adrien Reju and Friends – Tin Angel (Philadelphia, PA)
01/14/12: Marc Silver – House Concert (Warrington, PA)
01/14/12: Alright, Junior. – The Note (West Chester, PA)
01/14/12: Railroad Fever, Dan Collins – The Grape Room (Philadelphia, PA)
01/14/12: Citizens Band Radio – Hill Country (New York, NY)
01/15/12: Kuf Knotz – Peter’s Pub (Pittsburgh, PA)
See you at a show!
Dawson Street Pub holds some great musical memories for me so I’m always up for hanging out there. Plus, this particular Tuesday night’s music was a bill including John Francis Band and Ross Bellenoit, both of whose music I’m familiar with. As for, Octopus Jones and James Klueh, it never hurts to check out new music.
I’ll blame it on the cold winter weather for why I was running late and missed all but the last song of James Klueh’s set. Klueh was playing a solo set but it’s not wise or fair to comment on a performance based on one song that was distorted by the cacophonic tone in the pub at that moment. So, maybe I’ll catch a full set by Klueh at some point.
For years I’ve only knew Ross Bellenoit as an integral musician in several of my favorite bands from the Philly area. Then I became aware of Bellenoit as a singer-songwriter. So, whether it’s integral musician Bellenoit or singer-songwriter Bellenoit, Ross is very skilled. And it’s always a treat to hear Bellenoit play a solo acoustic set. Hey, Ross, I definitely appreciate hearing the new material – thank you!
Octopus Jones is a five member band from South Carolina with a very diverse sound. I don’t know how to begin to describe their sound other than to say that it’s good music. At the beginning of Octopus Jones set I had no idea what to expect but by the end of their set they had just made at least one more fan from their performance. Octopus Jones is a very energetic band that made a great first impression. By the way, Octopus Jones’ cover of Tear For Fears’ “Everybody Wants To Rule The World” was fantastic. NICE!
John Francis Band (John Francis, Ross Bellenoit, Freddie Berman, and Phil D’Agostino) had the final set of the night. Prior to last night I had not seen John Francis live before but I’m very familiar with his album ‘Better Angels’ because it’s one of my favorites. Anyway, no surprise that John Francis Band played an incredible set last night at Dawson Street Pub. It was nice to hear Francis’ folk, country, Americana blend of music live – it made my ears smile. Plus, the stories that accompany some of Francis’ songs are so entertaining and added a great vibe to the performance. Even though it was getting late and I was getting tired I knew that I couldn’t leave before John Francis’ set was over or else I would regret it. And I’m so glad that I stayed until the end because I heard a lovely cover of John Prine’s “Angel From Montgomery” – I love that song.
Tuesday nights can be fairly dull so I must thank: Russ, The Blinkin Lincoln, Dawson Street Pub, John Francis Band, Octopus Jones, Ross Bellenoit, and James Klueh for a great night of music.
Upcoming Shows:
John Francis
1/08/2012 – Sellersville Theatre (Sellersville, PA) Opening for Buffy Sainte-Marie
1/14/2012 – Pete’s Candy Store (New York, NY)
Ross Bellenoit
1/10/2012 – The Fire (Philadelphia, PA)
1/21/2012 – World Cafe Live [upstairs] (Philadelphia, PA)
Octopus Jones
1/05/201 – Martin’s Downtown (Roanoke, VA)
1/07/2012 – L.A.B. (Asheville, NC)
James Klueh
>>>>> TBA >>>>>
In 2012, One Fan at a Time is all about getting back to what it is that drives us – MUSIC. We have been rather inattentive and have not been keeping up with our favorite artists like we once did. So, here’s to 2012 – a fresh start and a greater focus on Philly music. After all, we owe it to you (our wonderful readers), the artists, and ourselves.
Music – too much is not enough.
Illinois had a great set Thursday night at Johnny Brenda’s and we have the video to prove it.
Illinois “Paid To Wait” LIVE at Johnny Brenda’s (Dec 29, 2011) from their forthcoming album.
Illinois “Alone Again” LIVE at Johnny Brenda’s (Dec 29, 2011)
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