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Singer Songwriters
Open Mic Competition


Wednesday
January 3


For four months, 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

David Wannop Presents: In the Round

Thursday
January 4
4 acts all playing in rotation including Lizanne Knott, Mary Bichner, Tania Alexandra and Liz Longley.



8:30 pm | $10  Online Ticket Sales
Tom Hamilton of the American Babies

Friday
January 5


Tom Hamilton of Brothers Past, amazing new project, American Babies, in a solo acoustic format
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8:30 pm | $10   Online Ticket Sales
John Grecia Band

Saturday
January 6


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. With music combining classic piano rock, powerful vocals, jazz, and guitar-driven modern rock, this band is a 360 degree musical experience.     ›› website
Alfred James Band opening. 

8:30 pm | $8   Online Ticket Sales
Singer Songwriters Open Mic

Wednesday
January 10

Hosting will be the Singer Songwriters from the compilation CD, End of the R5. The CD can be found at Classic Cigar, Siren Records, Chelsea and Coffee & Cream or by contacting Mike @ (267) 391-7539.

7:30 pm | Free

Mervel Dean

Thursday
January 11


Mervel Dean is a four piece band with a focus on 60's & 70's guitar dominated blues and rockabilly. Some original, but mainly well known standards. The band is dynamic, playing to the crowd, and at times fiery.

8:30 pm | $10
Freedy Johnston

Friday
January 12

Freedy Johnston
An original, intensely personal talent whose brilliant pop compositions turn music into magic.
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8:30 pm
| $18  Online Ticket Sales
Christine Havrilla

Saturday
January 13

Christine Havrilla
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. Opening will be Laura Cheadle.
›› website

8:30 pm | $10  Online Ticket Sales
Singer Songwriters Open Mic

Wednesday
January 17

Hosting will be the Singer Songwriters from the compilation CD, End of the R5. The CD can be found at Classic Cigar, Siren Records, Chelsea and Coffee & Cream or by contacting Mike @ (267) 391-7539.

7:30 pm
| Free
Cabin Dogs

Thursday
January 18


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

8:30pm |  $8  Online Ticket Sales
Danielia Cotton

Friday
January 19

Danielia Cotton
SOLD OUT
Each throat-searing track on Danielia’s new CD, Small White Town, showcases the shocking, raw power of her voice. These are sheerly emotional songs—they hide nothing, they compromise nothing.
›› website

8:30 pm | $20  Online Ticket Sales
The Buicks

Saturday
January 20

The Buicks
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.
›› website

8:30 pm | $10 Online Ticket Sales

Singer Songwriters Open Mic

Wednesday
January 24

Hosting will be the Singer Songwriters from the compilation CD, End of the R5. The CD can be found at Classic Cigar, Siren Records, Chelsea and Coffee & Cream or by contacting Mike @ (267) 391-7539.

Open Mic night sponsored by Forge Recording Studio.   ›› More Details.

7:30 pm | Free

Transistor Rodeo

Thursday
January 25

Transistor Rodeo

A five piece band that plays a rootsy style of rock’n roll, described by some as alt-country,  Their new CD proves this band knows what it’s doing!
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Peasant will be opening.
Special appearance by Seth Kallen.

8:30 pm| $8  Online Ticket Sales

The Lowlands

Friday
January 26

The Lowlands
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.  Americana roots music never gets old.     ›› website
Opening will be Hezekiah Jones.

8:30 pm | $10
Jeffrey Gaines

Saturday
January 27

Jeffrey Gaines
SOLD OUT
Back by popular demand!

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

8:30 pm | $22  Online Ticket Sales
Singer Songwriter Open Mic

Wednesday
January 31

Hosting will be the Singer Songwriters from the compilation CD, End of the R5. The CD can be found at Classic Cigar, Siren Records, Chelsea and Coffee & Cream or by contacting Mike @ (267) 391-7539.

Open Mic night sponsored by Forge Recording Studio.   ›› More Details.

7:30 pm | Free

Nobody's Fool

Thursday
February 1


100% Classic Rock - Join Nobody's Fool for an evening of wall-to-wall classics by the Beatles, Stones, Doors, Cream, Hendrix, Zeppelin, Stevie Ray, and more...... with a touch of Motown, R & B, and funk for good measure. A splendid time is guaranteed for all!"



8:30 pm | $8
Mike Pfeiffer
and the Associates

Friday
February 2


Bursting at the seems with talent.



Playing this evening will also be Drink Up Buttercup and Mike Smith.


8:30 pm | $7
Blue Roots

Saturday
February 3

A unique blend of traditional and contemporary styles of bluegrass music.



Opening will be Krista Parrish.

8:30 pm | $10
Open Mic Competition

Wednesday
February 7
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

Professor Louie
& the Crowmatix


Thursday
February 8

Multi talented and playing various electric and acoustical instruments,  this impressive band jams out timeless rock, country, blues and New Orlean influenced originals.



Opening will be Grey Sky Turn.

8:30 pm | $10
The Kennedys

Friday
February 9

Well known gems of folk rock this husband and wife team present new and old versions of favorite classics.



The Jeff & Vida Band will be opening.

8:30 pm | $15
Pepper's Ghost

Saturday
February 10

Disciples of the 60’s and 70’s   Retro pop rock that recalls the likes of David Bowie, the Beatles, and Badfinger.



8:30 pm | $8
Open Mic

Wednesday
February 14
A complete night of local singer-songwriters playing their original material.  Not to be missed. Open Mic night sponsored by Forge Recording Studio.   

›› More Details

7:30 pm
| Free
Sarah Ayers Band

Thursday
February 15


"With a flavorful infusion of soul and pop, Sarah and her bandmates deliver a spiced-up, rocking stew that highlights her sultry voice. Catch this brewing cauldron of delicaces before it boils over." - The Morning Call



8:30 pm
| $8
Nora Whittaker Band

Friday
February 16


Funky and fresh, The Philadelphia-based Nora Whittaker Band fuses soul, blues, pop, and r&b to create their own blend of “blue-eyed soul”. Led by Nora's brassy vocals, and complimented by Ben Cleal's resonant bass and Dan Quill's innovative drums, The Band ranges from thoughtful, wailing ballads to cosmic, driving tunes. 



Lili Anel will be playing in between sets.

8:30 pm
| $10
The VooDUDES

Saturday
February 17
MARDI GRAS Kick-Off

“The VooDUDES play a lively danceable mix of zydeco, blues, New Orleans swamp music and American roots rock in a style they jokingly call JerZydeco or Y’Alternative.”
- NEW YORK TIMES.



8:30 pm
| $8
Open Mic

Wednesday
February 21

A complete night of local singer-songwriters playing their original material.  Not to be missed.

Open Mic night sponsored by Forge Recording Studio.   ›› More Details


7:30 pm
| Free
Raleigh

Thursday
February 22

More coming soon.



Opening will be Laura Berman.

8:30pm
|  $10
Grey Eye Glances

Friday
February 23

GEG is a Philly based five piece band that standouts out for its thoughtful and intelligent lyrics that match catchy melodies. Two shows.



Opening will be Carsie Blanton.

7pm & 10pm
| $22
The Rivers

Saturday
February 24
Faithful, dynamic performance of songs from the rockabilly days, when rock'n'roll first topped the charts and took over the world. Buddy Holly, The Everly Brothers, Bill Haley and more....



8:30 pm
| $16
Open Mic

Wednesday
February 28
A complete night of local singer-songwriters playing their original material.  Not to be missed.

Open Mic night sponsored by Forge Recording Studio.  Win Tickets to a Flyers Game, plus tickets to Tragically Hip ›› More Details


7:30 pm
| Free
Packway Handle Band

Thursday
March 1


The Packway Handle Band is a solid and innovative bluegrass quintet. The band’s appeal lies rooted in tight three- and four-part vocal harmonies, extensive and progressive original material, off-the-wall covers, and energetic performance dynamics around two tightly-spaced condenser.



Opening will be Patrick's Head.

8:30 pm | $10
Robert Hazard

Friday
March 2


Robert Hazard just signed a major recording contract with Rykodisc. Come out and celebrate his first record contract since the '80s, when he was Philly's biggest rock star. An exciting new chapter in Hazardmania is about to begin... at Puck!

Robert Hazard

Opening will be Carsie Blanton.

8:30 pm | $15
Box Five Ensemble
featuring Mary Bichner

Saturday
March 3


Combining Mozart-inspired chord progressions and bratty Brit-rock hooks into a musical succotash Mary likes to call classipop.



Playing with Mary will be Adrienne Hamilton and Keisha Hutchins.

8:30 pm
| $12
Singer Songwriters
Open Mic Competition


Wednesday
March 7


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
Sister Blue

Thursday
March 8

A Philly native, Sister Blue fronts a driving blues band, with powerful vocals and stinging guitar leads.



8:30 pm | $7
France on Fire

Friday
March 9


Indie rock local.



Also playing will be Drink Up Buttercup.

8:30 pm
| $10
Tres Compadres
and Animus

Saturday
March 10


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

8:30 pm | $10
Singer Songwriter
Open Mic

Wednesday
March 14


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
Jake Shimabukuro

Thursday
March 15


Jake Shimabukuro brings new respect to the ukulele with his fourth-generation Japanese-American musical background from Hawaii.

Jake Shimabukuro

8:30 pm | $15

Nicole Reynolds will be opening.
Experience Kef

Friday
March 16


Kef is a band influenced by the classic artists of rock and roll, blending original music, improvised jams, and classic rock into the experience of live music.



Opening will be Mad Sweet Pangs.

8:30 pm
| $10
Road

Saturday
March 17


Coming soon.

Opening will be With Eyes Like Ours.



8:30 pm | $8
Singer Songwriter
Open Mic

Wednesday
March 21

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.
Donations will be accepted for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

7:30 pm | Free
Hank's Cadillac

Thursday
March 22

“Hank’s Cadillac play all your roadhouse jukebox faves and make you want to hang out ‘til closing time!”  David Dye, World Café Host/WXPN



8:30 pm | $5

Opening will be Ed Petterson.

Deb Callahan Band

Friday
March 23


"From the New Orleans blues/funk of the " Blue Pearl Moon " to the marriage of traditional and modern in the "Credit Card Blues ", Deb encorporates thoughtful and often funny lyrics to tell a modern day blues tale."



Opening will be Krista Parrish.

8:30 pm | $10

CO-BILL

Jenny Owen Youngs
& Eric Az


Saturday
March 24






Jenny Owen Youngs music is an echo of Erin McKeown hopping into Jeff Buckley¹s Pontiac, cruising backwoods Alabama red dirt roads and singing along to the Sundays and Nick Drake.

Jenny Owen Youngs

Eric Az is a singer song writer from Philadelphhia. Born in Russia working with producers Richie Rubini and award winning producer Phil Nicolo.

ERIC AZ

8:30 pm | $10

Singer Songwriter
Open Mic

Wednesday
March 28

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
Paul Tiessen

Thursday
March 29

A local folk rocker.



8:30 pm | No cover charge
John Eddie

Friday
March 30

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

John Eddie

Christy Jefferson will be opening.

7 & 10 pm | $20
Lili Anel

Saturday
March 31

“People have often said my music is Joan Armatrading meets Joni Mitchell meets Steely Dan, Lili says.



Opening will be Chris Bruni.

8:30 pm | $10

 

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