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September 2010 line-up
Open Mic Night



Wednesday
September 1
JD Malone
Open Mic Night hosted by JD Malone.
A  complete night of local singer-songwriters playing their original material.  Not to be missed. $3 River Horse Draft all night long.

Sign up @ 7:30 pm / Perfomances @ 8 pm |
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Thorpe Productions &
Origivation Magazine present
"The Music Series"


Shutters

Urban Giants

Carousel




Thursday
September 2
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Shutters

Urban Giants

Carousel
Thorpe Productions & Origivation Magazine present
"The Music Series"

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Shutters

Take the captivating intensity of Elliott Smith and roots rock feel of John Butler Trio and you have Newtown’s Emmett Lindsay....The listener is drawn in by Lindsay's voice, which shifts between haunting spoken whispers and grooving melodies, making him a compelling and hypnotic storyteller.
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Urban Giants

Urban Giants landed in Philly Pa. Three brave artists who strive to burn the very same path as Miles/Hendrix/Bowie and other artists who dare challenge Pop music and dare to be different!
Anam Owili-Eger: keyboard extraordinaire! Phil Horwitz: Drums/ student of Berklee school of music and Mister King: Bass+voice/ a passionate painter who sleeps two hrs. a night.
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Carousel
The sound of Carousel is a perfect blend of rawness and sophistication. Their songs are refreshingly original with subtle allusions to the artists whom have inspired them. No they sound better than ever.
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Doors @ 7 pm / Show @ 8:30 pm | $5 at the door
Musicology



Friday
September 3
JD Malone
The Musicology Band is a group of 4 talented musicians from Hamilton N.J and Bucks County P.A. Musical versatility is our forte. It allows us to entertain any audience. Simply put, we just love to play!  We do not use pre-recorded tracks, our music is performed live!! Musicology consists of Mark Masiello - drums and vocals, Bob Sandor - bass, Tony Debonis - sax, Chuck DeAngelo - guitar and vocals.
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Doors @ 7 pm / Show @ 8:30 pm | $8 at the door    tic
Alex Wersen

Rory Sullivan




Saturday
September 4
JD Malone

Alex Wersen
Alex Wersen is a singer/songwriter and composer. He grew up in a family of musicians in Salisbury, MD and graduated from Skidmore College in Upstate NY with Degrees in Music and Spanish. Alex draws from many genre and incorporates aspects of them all into both his “pop” music and his more classical compositions. Although he is focusing on his singer/songwriter career, he is also a classically trained trumpet player and composer. His music is rich in vocal harmony with a focus on lyrics and melody. When not working on a solo career, he has successful duo, alex&shiloh, with his sister.
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Rory Sullivan
Having been called one of the best new artists of 2010, Rory Sullivan is a singer/songwriter from Newark, Delaware. With a complex combination of beautiful melodies and honest lyrics, Rory has been captivating audiences everywhere with his intimate and moving performances. While songs from his debut album “Here All Along”, produced by Grammy Winner Will Ackerman, are being played on radio stations throughout the country, Rory has amassed an abundance of new material for his upcoming record and will be playing a mix of old and new creating a show you won't want to miss.
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Eric Reitz will be opening.
  
Doors @ 6 pm / Show @ 8:30 pm | $8 at the door     tic
Venue Closed/Patio Open


Sunday
September 5
JD Malone
Musicology and Little Big Thing will be performing on the patio. Please visit the Patio Calendar.
  

Open Mic Night



Wednesday
September 8
JD Malone
Open Mic Night hosted by JD Malone.
A  complete night of local singer-songwriters playing their original material.  Not to be missed. $3 River Horse Draft all night long.

Sign up @ 7:30 pm / Perfomances @ 8 pm |
Free
  
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Dirk Quinn Band

Adam Monaco Band




Thursday
September 9
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Adam Monaco Band

Dirk Quinn
... is a Philadelphia based guitarist who has utilized nearly a decade of steady performing to develop a unique and progressive style - one that sits somewhere between jazz, funk and rock.The band’s high energy and musical interplay routinely attract listeners that are admittedly more accustomed to lyric-based music. With great melodic sensibilities, rhythmic experimentation and an accessible modern edge, the Dirk Quinn Band is jazz/funk improvisation at its most exciting!
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Adam Monaco Band

Based out of Philadelphia, PA, the Adam Monaco Band fuses many different styles and influences to expand the horizons of traditional singer/songwriter music. Their upbeat and lyrical blend of folk rock has engaged audiences regionally and allowed them the opportunity to share the stage with national touring acts.
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Doors @ 6 pm / Show @ 8:30 pm | $5 at the door
Deni Bonet

John Byrne




Friday
September 10
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Deni Bonet
Not every classically-trained musician plays the violin like an air guitar. Deni Bonet is a college radio favorite who's performed with the likes of Cyndi Lauper, R.E.M., Sarah McLachlan & Robyn Hitchcock and fits her string & vocal skills into ironic, catchy alternative pop. Her latest obsession is with the ukulele which has brought her an endorsement with Kala Ukuleles, and a recent headlining spot at the NY Ukulele Festival! Deni is currently in the studio recording a new CD with her band and producer Richard Barone (of the Bongos) for release later this year.
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John Byrne
The John Byrne Band, led by former Patrick's Head front man and Dublin native, John Byrne, combines Irish and American folk to deliver original and traditional songs. With a non-stop regiment of live shows, the band is as much at home in a corner bar as it is in larger venues opening for national acts such as The Hothouse Flowers, The Young Dubliners, Ian Gillan (of Deep Purple), Tempest, Gaelic Storm, Ceann, Ceili Rain, The Screaming Orphans, Black 47, Enter the Haggis. In 2010, the band released its debut CD, After the Wake, to astonishing reviews and began promoting the album with a series of sold out shows at The World Café and many of the East Coast’s premier live acoustic venues.
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Gabriel Kelley will be opening.

Doors @ 6 pm / Show @ 8:30 pm | $8 at the door    tic
Jeffrey Gaines



Saturday
September 11
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Since Jeffrey Gaines’ self-titled debut was released in 1992, this expressive and dynamic singer, guitarist, and songwriter has been heralded for his soul-searching confessional lyrics and his powerful live performances. His accolades include Emmy nominations, Pollstar's best live solo artist, and world-wide theatre, club and arena tours.

To quote Rolling Stone, “Jeffrey Gaines is an ethereal soul….insistent, impassioned, full of self-knowledge. He is the voice of a new generation.” We are pleased to re-release Jeffrey first record, “JEFFREY GAINES”, as it is a timeless work of art that has gained momentum with each passing year.
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Doors @ 7 pm / Show @ 8:30 pm | $22 advance | $25 door
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Women Who Rock





Sunday
September 12
Women


Women Who Rock is the brainchild of Puck manager Nancy Fitch. In March she approached Kelly Stratton and Courtney Fairchild with the idea of bringing a monthly show to Puck featuring female fronted rock bands.

Our mission is simple, to provide our audience with a monthly event that will consistently showcases the best female fronted rock bands and solo artists in the region in a space with incredible vibes, sound, and staff.
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Rain or Shine
Doors @ 5 pm / Show @ 6 pm|
$5 at the door
Ben Sollee



Wednesday
September 15
Ben Sollee
Ben Sollee
Ben Sollee hails from Kentucky, yet sounds nothing like the colloquial music one traditionally associates with the state. He eschews traditional singer-songwriter and folk boundaries, choosing a cello rather than a guitar as his divining rod, and utilizing unique plucking and percussive bow techniques juxtaposed against his blue-eyed soul meets Antony Hegarty vocal leanings.
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Doors @ 7 pm / Show @ 8:30 pm | $8 at door    tic
Evan Bliss

Resistance Message






Friday
September 17
Ben Sollee


Evan Bliss
New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ Imagine PR) - "Evan Bliss is one singer-songwriter to watch. His voice, combining the effortless soul of Maroon 5's Adam Levine with the smoky blues undertones of Ray LaMontagne, makes his alt/rock/pop sound unmistakable. Ubiquitous despite not yet being a household name, Evan's music has been featured in commercials for surf-inspired footwear maker Reef, and he has performed in support of artists as diverse as O.A.R., Wyclef Jean, and the Flaming Lips.
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Resistance Message
Resistance Message combines the irresistible grooves of funk and hip hop with an ancient tribal ethos and the sonic ambience of advanced alien Technology. Resistance Message consists of four seasoned and innovative musicians who have worked with the likes of:

George Duke, Mariah Carey, Eryhak Badu, the Roots, Jill Scott, George Clinton, Jeff Beck, Jefferson Airplane, David Crosby, Lelia Broussard, McCoy Tyner, Melody Gardot, Bernie Worrell, Common, Dexter Wansel, Jamaaladeen Tacuma, Questlove, and Chaka Khan (just to name a few...)
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Doors @ 7 pm / Show @ 8:30 pm | $10    tic
Krista Parrish Trio



Saturday
September 18
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Krista Parrish Trio
In May 2010, the Krista Parrish trio they released their album titled “Playing With Pendulums”. ”Krista Parrish has an infectious sound that blends elements of 70’s art rock with superb modern tap guitar. She is a Must-See!” Grammy award winning producer, Glenn Barratt. “Easier Said Than Done” earned them a number one spot on the indie music charts topping artists Sheryl Crow & Gnarls Barkley. "Parrish's command of the guitar could easily steal the show, if her voice weren't equally as magnetic." T.J. Alexander Channel 6 ABC.
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Steve Hartman will be opening.

Doors @ 7 pm / Show @ 8:30 pm |$10    tic
Open Mic Night



Wednesday
September 22
JD Malone
Open Mic Night hosted by JD Malone.
A  complete night of local singer-songwriters playing their original material.  Not to be missed. $3 River Horse Draft all night long.

Sign up @ 7:30 pm / Perfomances @ 8 pm |
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Heather Maloney

Carsie Blanton

Brenna Fitzgerald




Thursday
September 23
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Adam Monaco Band

Brenna Fitz




Heather Maloney
With the fall release of her debut album Cozy Razor's Edge, she is quickly becoming known for her powerhouse performances, her highly original songwriting, her memorable melodies, her expressive vocals and evocative lyricism. Cozy Razor's Edge is a compellingly diverse collection of songs, each one alive, inspired and individual.
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Carsie Blanton

Carsie is a young singer-songwriter who grew up in rural Virginia and landed in Philadelphia in fall of 2006. Since then, her soulful, playful, intelligent music has earned her national respect. Since 2008, Carsie has toured with Joan Osborne, Loudon Wainwright III, and The Wood Brothers.
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Brenna Fitzgerald
Brenna Fitzgerald is a recent graduate of the Pennsylvania State University, with a Bachelors degree in Music Education, string emphasis. Three years ago Brenna began performing her original material with guitarist Matt Radomile and bassist/pianist Matt Lobach. The versatile trio, known for switching instruments throughout the show, perform regularly in the Philadelphia area.
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Doors @ 6 pm / Show @ 8:30 pm | $5 at the door
James Quinn Band

The Lumineers




Friday
September 24
Adam Monaco Band

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The Lumineers
With music referred to as "honest and unadorned orchestral folk, The Lumineers have floored people with their ability to engage audiences with original and often clap-able music.  Hailing from Denver, The Lumineers set out on their first national tour in support of their newest release.
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Paul Pfau will be opening.

Doors @ 6 pm / Show @ 8:30 pm | $8     tic
Ben Arnold



Saturday
September 25
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From big budget major label record deals to self-financed recordings, Philadelphia-based singer and songwriter Ben Arnold has seen both sides of the proverbial coin. It’s a journey that has no doubt informed his songwriting. But, despite the highs and lows, Ben finds himself exactly where he’s meant to be in his career, a self-sustaining artist composing his finest songs to date, playing to a loyal, ever-expanding audience and on the verge of releasing a new album that is yet another benchmark in his steadily growing discography.
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Johnny Miles will be opening.

Doors @ 6 pm / Show @ 8:30 pm | $12 advance | $15 door
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Open Mic Night



Wednesday
September 29
JD Malone
Open Mic Night hosted by JD Malone.
A  complete night of local singer-songwriters playing their original material.  Not to be missed. $3 River Horse Draft all night long.

Sign up @ 7:30 pm / Perfomances @ 8 pm |
Free
  
aLearn how to play on Open Mic Night
Patty Larkin



Thursday
September 30
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Patty Larkin has been redefining the boundaries of folk-urban pop music for 25 years with her inventive guitar wizardry and uncompromising vocals and lyrics. Acoustic Guitar hails her “soundscape experiments” while Rolling Stone praises her “evocative and subtle sonic shading.”
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Jennifer Kimball will be opening.

Doors @ 6 pm / Show @ 8:30 pm | $25 advance | $27 door
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