Gloria's Music BLOG # 15 (2008)

Gloria's Music BLOG # 15 (2008)
About Gloria (gsholloway@email.com) View my complete profile . Add'l info (inc. my contact info ) can be found at the top of the concert page at the UU Church of Tampa website. Go to http://www.uutampa.org/ & click on concerts.

A. CONCERTS IN THE UU DOME (UU Church of Tampa)

B. VARIOUS CONCERTS/EVENTS I'M HELPING TO ORGANIZE

C. SOUTH TAMPA HOUSE CONCERTS

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A. CONCERTS IN THE UU DOME (UU Church of Tampa)
As of today (Apr 28, 2008) the only confirmed concert on the UU Dome schedule is Michael Smith later this year - Oct 23. www.michaelsmithmusic.com There's also a tentative for Sara Hickman on August 9th for two concerts: An afternoon kids' concert. A night-time adults' concert. http://www.myspace.com/sarahick. I'm sure a few additional concerts will be added. So stay tuned. In the meantime mark your calendar for Michael & a tentative for Sara.

"CONCERTS IN THE UU DOME" PRESENTS:
WHO: MICHAEL SMITH
WHEN: Thursday Oct 23, 2008
TIME: 8 pm
COST: $ 15 Advance -- $18 @ the door
INFO: 813-988-8188 or www.uutampa.org
WHERE: Unitarian Universalist Church of Tampa (UU Dome)
11400 Morris Bridge Rd, Tampa, FL 33637
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B. VARIOUS CONCERTS/EVENTS I'M HELPING TO ORGANIZE
A South Tampa House Concert which I had scheduled for May 6th featuring Mary Flower has been moved to The Studio at 620 in St Pete. I'm hoping for a great turnout for what promises to be a great concert. Here are links to Mary & the venue. www.maryflower.com http://www.thestudioat620.org/ *********************************************************************
C. SOUTH TAMPA HOUSE CONCERTS

ADVANCE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED (gsholloway@email.com )

Send me an RSVP & I'll send you the concert details.

(1) South Tampa House Concert
WHO: MARY FLOWER http://www.maryflower.com
THIS GOT MOVED TO THE STUDIO AT 620 IN ST PETE. SEE ABOVE.

(2) South Tampa House Concert
WHO: ROD MACDONALD http://www.rodmacdonald.net/
WHEN: Fri May 16, 2008. 7:30 Doors. 8pm Concert
Cost: $15 suggested donation

(3) South Tampa House Concert
WHO: BRYAN BOWERS http://www.somagency.com/BryanBowers
WHEN: HALLOWEEN (Fri 10/31/08)
7:30 Doors. 8pm Concert
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Gloria's Music BLOG # 14 (2008)

Wednesday, March 5, 2008

About Gloria (gsholloway@email.com) View my complete profile . Add'l info (inc. my contact info ) can be found at the top of the concert page at the UU Church of Tampa website. Go to http://www.uutampa.org/ & click on concerts.

A. CONCERTS IN THE UU DOME (UU Church of Tampa)

B. CONCERTS/EVENTS I'M ORGANIZING AT SKIPPER'S SMOKEHOUSE

C. SOUTH TAMPA HOUSE CONCERTS. Note Corrected/New Dates. **********************************************************************

A. CONCERTS IN THE UU DOME (UU Church of Tampa)

CONCERTS IN THE UU DOME PRESENTS:
WHO: Charles Zhu & The Yale University Folksingers
WHEN: Monday March 17, 2008
TIME: 2:00 pm
COST: Free. Donations Accepted.
INFO: 813- 988-8188 www.uutampa.org
WHERE: Unitarian Universalist Church of Tampa (UU Dome)
11400 Morris Bridge Rd, Tampa **********************************************************************

Charles Zhu, King High School graduate and former violinist with the Tampa Bay Youth Orchestra, is a freshman at Yale University where he has joined the folksinging group Tangled Up In Blue (which was founded in 1986). www.yale.edu/tuib Charles is returning to Tampa over spring break. However, he is not coming home alone. Instead, he's bringing 10 of his closest friends, all of whom are fun lovin' guys and gals who very much enjoying singing. Some members of the group, in addition to singing, also provide instrumental accompaniment. Their repertoire includes everything from traditional folk songs to the songs of Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan. Since their UU Dome concert falls on St Patty's Day afternoon, they will also toss a few Irish songs into the mix to help celebrate the occasion.

The group has performed with the likes of Arlo Guthrie, Raffi, and Dar Williams. Great voices and sweet harmony! Lots of enthusiasm! This UU Dome Concert promises to be a delight. Come Celebrate St Pattys Day afternoon at the Dome with Tampa's own Charles Zhu and the Yale University Folksingers.
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B. CONCERTS/Events I'm Organizing at Skipper's Smokehouse
http://www.skipperssmokehouse.com/
None on the calendar that I'm organizing right now - but stay tuned.
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C. SOUTH TAMPA HOUSE CONCERTS
ADVANCE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
(gsholloway@email.com )

(1) South Tampa House Concert
WHO: ANNE FEENEY http://annefeeney.com http://myspace.com/annefeeneyreally
WHEN: Wed Mar 12, 2008. 7:30 Doors. 8pm Concert.
Cost: $15 suggested donation

(2) South Tampa House Concert

WHO: CHUCK BRODSKY www.chuckbrodsky.com

WHEN: Thur Mar 20, 2008. 7:30 Doors. 8pm Concert.

Cost: $15 suggested donation

(3) South Tampa House Concert

WHO: PAUL GEREMIA www.paulgeremia.org (I don't know why Paul is an 'org' )
WHEN: Sat Mar 22, 2008. 7:30 Doors. 8pm Concert.
Cost: $15 suggested donation


(4) South Tampa House Concert
WHO: KRAIG KENNING www.kraigkenning.com
WHEN: Thur Apr 3, 2008. 7:30 Doors. 8pm Concert
Cost: $15 suggested donation

(5) South Tampa House Concert
WHO: MARY FLOWER http://www.maryflower.com
WHEN: Tues May 6, 2008. 7:30 Doors. 8pm Concert
Cost: $15 suggested donation

(6) South Tampa House Concert
WHO: ROD MACDONALD http://www.rodmacdonald.net/
WHEN: Fri May 16, 2008. 7:30 Doors. 8pm Concert
Cost: $15 suggested donation

(7) South Tampa House Concert
WHO: BRYAN BOWERS http://www.somagency.com/BryanBowers
WHEN: HALLOWEEN (Fri 10/31/08) 7:30 Doors. 8pm Concert
Cost: $15 suggested donation
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Gloria's Music BLOG # 13 (2008)

About Gloria (gsholloway@email.com) View my complete profile . Add'l info (inc. my contact info ) can be found at the top of the concert page at the UU Church of Tampa website. Go to http://www.uutampa.org/ & click on concerts.

A. CONCERTS IN THE UU DOME (UU Church of Tampa)

B. CONCERTS/EVENTS I'M ORGANIZING AT SKIPPER'S SMOKEHOUSE

C. SOUTH TAMPA HOUSE CONCERTS
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A. CONCERTS IN THE UU DOME (UU Church of Tampa)

UU - (1) SAT FEB 2ND:.

WHAT: A Friends of Florida Folk & Concerts in the UU Dome Co-Production.

Full day of events. Free (Donations Accepted)

ALL EVENTS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
http://www.foff.org/

10am-1pm FOFF Annual Membership Meeting -- Business meeting plus KeyNote Speaker/Performer Rod MacDonald reflecting on The Life & Times of a Career Folk Musician.

1-2pm Lite Lunch for Folks attending the membership meeting.

2-5pm: Mini Folk/Celtic Music Fest - See below schedule.

5-7 pm: Open song circle with participants & listeners welcome.

Music Fest artists are: ROSEVILLE FAIR, BRENDAN NOLAN, JUNIPER, JIMMY CROWLEY, SINGING TREE
Expect great harmonies & lively songs & multiple instruments & even some heavy Irish accents.

About the Performers:

Jenny James & Ron Gilbert (aka ROSEVILLE FAIR): Two hearts, two voices, two guitars. Jenny and Ron have a romantic blend spiced with flute, Celtic whistle, mandolin, and banjo. Roseville Fair is down-to-earth, feel-good music.
www.rosevillefair.jjweb.us

BRENDAN NOLAN: Originally from Dublin Ireland, Brendan has been a resident of St Pete Beach since the early 90s. Since landing in Florida, he has endeared himself to acoustic music fans, not only in the Tampa Bay/St Pete area, but all across the state. Brendan's performances are spiced with good humor and innovative musicianship on guitar and bodhráán, and as Steve Winick noted in Dirty Linen magazine, "a rich baritone voice." www.brendannolan.com

FRANCES PISACANE & JASMINE HART: (aka JUNIPER): With their jigs, reels & airs, Juniper weaves a tight tapestry of haunting melodies, lush harmonies, fancy fiddling, fiery rhythms, compelling vocals. www.junipertrio.com

JIMMY CROWLEY: Jimmy has recently moved to Florida from Ireland. We're happy to introduce him to the Florida Folk Family during FOFF FEST '08. Jimmy is a living legend in Irish Folk music. He comes from Cork, in the south of Ireland, a city with musical richness mirroring the city's diversity.... Per Mick Moloney: He is a consummate stage performer as well as a song writer, adding colour to his songs by weaving stories about Cork characters, maritime exploits and daily life into his act. His singing style is truly unique. Nobody hearing Jimmy could possibly mistake him for anyone else.” www.jimmycrowley.com

LLOYD GOLDSTEIN & RAY BELANGER (aka SINGING TREE): Lloyd & Ray stunned the '07 FOFF FEST audience with their performance. It's not everyday we get to witness a double bass & hammer dulcimer duo. At the end of their set there was a well deserved standing ovation and cries for "more - more - more." Back by popular demand. http://tinyurl.com/3dg3ph
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UU (2)Thurs Feb 14.
8PM. $12.
WIL MARING & ROBERT BOWLIN DUO PLUS ORRIN STAR IN A VALENTINES DAY NIGHT BLUEGRASS & FOLK EXTRAVAGANZA (A DOUBLE BILL)
www.myspace.com/wilmaringwww.youtube.com/profile?user=WilMaring http://www.orrinstar.com/ www.myspace.com/orrinstar

Wil is a past winner of the Chris Austin Songwriting Contest winner (@ Merlefest); Robert Bowlin is a former Bill Monroe Bluegrass Boy, and has played with the Osbourne Brothers, Kathy Mattea, Maura O'Connell, Tom T.Hall, Farron Young, Richard Greene, to name a few. Wil plays acoustic guitar and sings lead. Her songs and style arecontemporary folk, and she is often compared to Nanci Griffith. Robert plays acoustic guitar (and sometimes fiddle) and sings harmony. He's a former winner of the National Flatpicking Guitar Championship. To say that he's an outstanding "picker" is putting it mildly. DJ Dave Higgs of Nashville Public Radio says this about Wil & Robert: "Absolutely, hands-down some of the most mesmerizing, exciting, interesting and enjoyable acoustic music I have ever heard. Wil's songs are just in a league of their own."

Orrin Star is in a league of his own too. He's vocals are twangy & bluegrassy. His humor is - well - laughable .. Orrin Star is an award-winning guitarist who combines hot picking, cool singing and good humor. Once described as ‘Arlo Guthrie-meets-Doc Watson’, he is a past National Flatpicking Guitar Champion, has appeared on A Prairie Home Companion, and boasts a repertoire that ranges from from bluegrass standards to little-known folk gems to fingerstyle blues.
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UU (3)Sun Feb 17
3PM/ $12 Door. $10 Advance

The Muses www.themusesmusic.com
Tanya Brody, Matthew Gurnsey and Annie Mariner each play a plethora of exotic instruments ranging from bohdran & concertina to harp & hammered dulcimer; psaltery, pennywhistles, flute and zils - to name just a few. The Muses add new life to old songs as well as adding original material to the Celtic repertoire. They tour the country performing at various venues and events, including Scottish Games & Celtic Fetivals. The Muses perform with a ferocity and a strength of heart that embodies the music they all love so dearly. CELTIC MUSIC WITH A ZING!
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B. CONCERTS/Events I'm Organizing at Skipper's Smokehouse http://www.skipperssmokehouse.com/
None on the calendar as of now but stay tuned.

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C. SOUTH TAMPA HOUSE CONCERTS
ADVANCE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED (gsholloway@email.com )

(1) South Tampa House Concert
WHO: ERIC TAYLOR
http://www.bluerubymusic.com

When: Jan 30 7:30 Doors. 8:00 Concert
Cost: $15 suggested donation

(2) South Tampa House Concert
WHO/WHAT: SUPER BOWL OF SMALL POTATOES CONCERT
http://www.smallpotatoesmusic.com
When: Feb 3 3:00 Doors. 3:30 Concert
Cost: $15 suggested donation

(3) South Tampa House Concert
WHO: STEVIE COYLE (yep - THAT Stevie -- of The Waybacks fame)
http://www.steviecoyle.com
WHEN: Feb 18 7:30 Doors. 8pm Concert
Cost: $15 suggested donation

(4) South Tampa House ConcertWHO: MICHAEL FRACASSO
www.michaelfracasso.com www.myspace.com/michaelfracasso
WHEN: Feb 29 7:30 Doors. 8pm Concert
Cost: $15 suggested donation

(5) South Tampa House Concert
WHO: ANNE FEENEY
http://annefeeney.com http://myspace.com/annefeeneyreally
WHEN: Mar 12 7:30 Doors. 8pm Concert
Cost: $15 suggested donation

(5) South Tampa House Concert
WHO: PAUL GEREMIA
www.paulgeremia.org (i don't know why paul is an org )
WHEN: Mar 25 or 26? 7:30 Doors. 8pm Concert
Cost: $15 suggested donation

(6) South Tampa House Concert
WHO: KRAIG KENNING
www.kraigkenning.com
WHEN: Apr 3 7:30 Doors. 8pm Concert
Cost: $15 suggested donation

(7) South Tampa House Concert
WHO: MARY FLOWER
http://www.maryflower.com
WHEN: May 12 or 13? 7:30 Doors. 8pm Concert
Cost: $15 suggested donation

(8) South Tampa House Concert
WHO: ROD MACDONALD
http://www.rodmacdonald.net/
WHEN: Apr 16 7:30 Doors. 8pm Concert
Cost: $15 suggested donation

(9) South Tampa House Concert
WHO: BRYAN BOWERS
http://www.somagency.com/BryanBowers
WHEN: HALLOWEEN (10/31) 7:30 Doors. 8pm Concert
Cost: $15 suggested donation

Gloria's Music BLOG # 12 (2007/2008)

About Gloria (gsholloway@email.com) View my complete profile . Add'l info (inc. my contact info ) can be found at the top of the concert page at the UU Church of Tampa website. Go to http://www.uutampa.org/ & click on concerts.

Dec 2007 & Beyond Concert Schedule

A. CONCERTS IN THE UU DOME (UU Church of Tampa)

B. CONCERTS/EVENTS I'M ORGANIZING AT SKIPPER'S SMOKEHOUSE

C. SOUTH TAMPA HOUSE CONCERTS (SEE COMPLETE LIST BELOW)
Sunday Dec 23 2007. South Tampa Holiday House Concert Featuring RAIFORD STARKE - 4:30 doors. 5:00 concert. RSVP to me ASAP.. Donations ($10 or so) 100% of which will go to Raiford will be appreciated. http://www.raifordstarke.com
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A. CONCERTS IN THE UU DOME (UU Church of Tampa)

UU - (1)
WHAT: From Opera to Folk Yuletide Concert

WHO: PAUL DIAZ-COBO (as in tenor & opera) AND SUSAN BOYER HALEY (as in traditional folksinger playing traditional folk instrumentst)
WHEN: Sun Dec16/5pm
COST: $10
Paul will be accompanied on piano by Joy Katzen Guthrie (a multi-talented musician in her own right). Among his yuletide selections will be favorites such as Ave Maria & O Holy Night.
You can find a clip of Paul singing Chella Mi Creda (WOW!) at http://tinyurl.com/2xobkc . You can read about his musical background at http://www.pdiazcobo.freehomepage.com/ ****** Susan has a beautiful voice and plays guitar, mountain dulcimer, and psaltery. Her husband Bill accompanies her on banjo and mandolin. She will perform an unusual repertoire of seasonal folk music drawing on the traditional music of England, Ireland, Scotland and Appalachia, with some of her songs having been passed down in her family for over four generations.

UU (2)
Sun 1-6-08/ 4pm/LAUREN PELON PRESENTS "LISTENING FOR PEACE, A CONCERT" The concert will feature music and instruments from around the world, along with commentary on world peace (in the sense of ending wars), as well as the necessity of making peace with nature, the land - and the need to make some kind of peace within ourselves. Lauren tours internationally. She sings beautifully and she has an amazing number of exotic instruments that she has mastered. Per Jill Timmons, Director, Lively Arts Series, Oregon: " From Garrison Keillor's A Prairie Home Companion to the steppes of Russia and the hills of Kazakhstan, Lauren Pelon has entertained audiences with her story of music and instruments throughout history. Her virtuosity on so many instruments and her rich voice remind us of the power of music to transcend time and culture. " http://www.home.earthlink.net/~laurenpelon/

UU (3)
Sat 1-12-08/ 8pm/ Cellist Matt Haimovitz (who created quite a buzz his last visit to the Dome). http://www.oxingale.com/

UU (4)
Fri Jan 25/TBA

UU (5)
Sat Feb 2/Friends of Florida Folk & Concerts in the UU Dome present FOFF Fest. Full day of events. Morning FOFF membership meeting -- lunch-time pizza & socializing - afternoon mini-folk fest with multiple performers. Concluding w/an open song circle - participants & listeners welcome. Public invited to all events. http://www.foff.org/

UU (6)
Thurs Feb 14 WIL MARING & ROBERT BOWLIN AND ORRIN STAR IN A VALENTINES DAY NIGHT BLUEGRASS & FOLK EXTRAVAGANZA www.myspace.com/wilmaring
www.youtube.com/profile?user=WilMaring http://www.orrinstar.com/ www.myspace.com/orrinstar


UU (7)
Sun Feb 17/ The Muses http://www.themusesmusic.com/ Celtic music with a ZING!

more to be announced - stay tuned..

B. CONCERTS/Events I'm Organizing at Skipper's Smokehouse www.skipperssmokehouse.com
None on the calendar as of now but stay tuned.

C. SOUTH TAMPA HOUSE CONCERTS
ADVANCE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED (gsholloway@email.com )

(1)
SOUTH TAMPA HOUSE CONCERT
FEATURING AMY MINARD
Date: Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007. Time: 5 p.m. Doors 4:30.
Amy is a lovely young woman who enhances the Tampa UU church services with her sweet personality and her music talents. She's a music student at USF who has recently purchased a new instrument and can use some assistance in paying for it. We hope the concert will be of benefit to her -- and we KNOW that it will be of benefit everyone who gets to experience whatever wonderful music program this talented & creative young musician puts together.

Here's a note from Amy: " After two years of searching, 27 trial
instruments, and countless music shops, I finally found my new viola. Then,
of course, the loan money fell through, so I'm throwing a benefit concert!
It'll be an intimate holiday concert where you can meet the new love of my
life. There will be light refreshments, and please feel free to bring
something to share. RSVP to Gloria. It's my dream to become a professional
viola player after I finish my Masters this spring -- thank you for helping
that dream come true! "

Free-will generous donations for Amy (so the love of her life won't be
repossessed) will be welcome..
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SUNDAY DEC. 23, 2007. South Tampa Holiday House Concert Featuring RAIFORD STARKE 4:30 doors. 5:00 concert. RSVP to me. Donations ($10 or so) 100% of which will go to Raiford will be appreciated.http://www.raifordstarke.com

Looking into 2008:
(2) South Tampa House Concert
WHAT: CONCERT/Song Circle. Featuring TAMMERLIN
WHEN: Friday Jan 4. doors/socializing/ 7:30 -- concert 8:00 - 9:15. Break. Song Circle from about 9:30 - 10:30.
HOW MUCH: BY DONATION (GENEROUS IS APPRECIATED - 100% OF WHICH IS FOR TAMMERLIN)
http://www.tammerlin.com/

(3) South Tampa House Concert
WHO: SPIDER JOHN KOERNER http://www.mwt.net/~koerner/
WHEN: Thurs Jan 17 7:30 Doors 8:00 Concert
COST: $15 suggested donation

(4) South Tampa House Concert
WHO: ERIC TAYLOR http://www.bluerubymusic.com/
When: Jan 30 7:30 Doors. 8:00 Concert
Cost: $15 suggested donation

(5) South Tampa House Concert
WHO/WHAT: SUPER BOWL OF SMALL POTATOES CONCERT http://www.smallpotatoesmusic.com/
When: Feb 3 3:00 Doors. 3:30 Concert
Cost: $15 suggested donation

(6) South Tampa House Concert
WHO: STEVIE COYLE (yep - THAT Stevie -- of The Waybacks fame)
WHEN: Feb 18 7:30 Doors. 8pm Concert

More to come. Stay Tuned.

Gloria's Music BLOG # 11 (2007)

About Gloria: View my complete profile . Add'l info (inc. how I can be contacted) can be found at the top of the concert page at the UU Church of Tampa website. Go to http://www.uutampa.org/ & click on concerts.

Oct 2007 & Beyond Concert Schedule

A. CONCERTS IN THE UU DOME (UU Church of Tampa)

B. CONCERTS/EVENTS I'M ORGANIZING AT SKIPPER'S SMOKEHOUSE

C. SOUTH TAMPA HOUSE CONCERTS

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A. CONCERTS IN THE UU DOME (UU Church of Tampa)

UU (1)
WHO: THE DRAGIEVA STRING QUARTET.
WHEN: Thursday 11/15. Concert 8:00. Doors 7:30.
COST: $10 at the door. $8 advance.

The members of the quartet are OLGA DRAGIEVA, first violin; BENNETT ASTROVE, second violin; AMY MENARD, viola; and TOM KERSEY, cello. Ms Dragieva, a virtuoso from Bulgaria, is the concertmaster of the USF symphony orchestra. She dazzles with a brilliant, bright sound. Mr. Astrove, the youngest in the group, is ahead of his time and already a first violinist in serveral orchestras. He lends beautiful, cantabile harmonies to the music. Ms. Menard, a Florida native, has been prinicpal violist of multiple orchestras. Her rich sound is the heart of the quartet. Mr. Kersey, a professional cellist and composer, completes the sound of the group with hiswarm, deep, sonorous tones. Theirs is music to stimulate the mind and delight the senses.

UU (2)
WHO: SARAH LEE GUTHRIE & JOHNNY IRION

WHEN: FRI NOV 30 8PM

COST: $12 Advance $15 at the door

SARAH LEE GUTHRIE & JOHNNY IRION www.sarahleeandjohnny.com . HOW TO PAY IN ADVANCE: See Gloria at church & pay her. Pay on-line at the church website via credit card or checking. If you pay on-line, your receipt is your ticket. Please bring it with you to the concert. It will be your entry to the concert.

“Authentic.” “Timeless.” “Harmonious.” “Exhilarating.” Any or all of these adjectives could describe the sound created by Sarah Lee Guthrie and Johnny Irion (eye-ree-un). Their musical richness... is irrefutable proof that Sarah Lee, the disarming granddaughter of Woody & daughter of Arlo, and her husband and musical partner Johnny Irion, the prodigious South Carolinian, quite naturally bring out the best in each other.

UU - (3)
WHAT: From Opera to Folk Yuletide Concert

WHO: PAUL DIAZ-COBO (as in tenor & opera) AND SUSAN BOYER HALEY (as in traditional folksinger playing traditional folk instrumentst)
WHEN: Sun Dec16/5pm
COST: $10
Paul will be accompanied on piano by Joy Katzen Guthrie (a multi-talented musician in her own right). Among his yuletide selections will be favorites such as Ave Maria & O Holy Night.
You can find a clip of Paul singing Chella Mi Creda (WOW!) at http://tinyurl.com/2xobkc . You can read about his musical background at http://www.pdiazcobo.freehomepage.com/ ****** Susan has a beautiful voice and plays guitar, mountain dulcimer, and psaltery. Her husband Bill accompanies her on banjo and mandolin. She will perform an unusual repertoire of seasonal folk music drawing on the traditional music of England, Ireland, Scotland and Appalachia, with some of her songs having been passed down in her family for over four generations.

2008: HAPPY NEW YEAR

UU (3)
Sat Jan 12/ 8pm/ Cellist Matt Haimovitz (who created quite a buzz his last visit to the Dome). www.oxingale.com

UU (4)
Fri Jan 25/TBA

UU (5)
Sat Feb 2/Friends of Florida Folk & Concerts in the UU Dome present FOFF Fest. Full day of events. Morning FOFF membership meeting -- lunch-time pizza & socializing - afternoon mini-folk fest with multiple performers. Concluding w/an open song circle - participants & listeners welcome. Public invited to all events.

UU (6)
Thurs Feb 14 (tentative) WIL MARING & ROBERT BOWLIN VALENTINES DAY CONCERT. www.myspace.com/wilmaring
www.youtube.com/profile?user=WilMaring


UU (7)
Sun Feb 17/ The Muses www.themusesmusic.com

more to be announced - stay tuned..

B. CONCERTS/Events I'm Organizing at Skipper's Smokehouse http://www.skipperssmokehouse.com/

SKIPPERS (1)
Tuesday Oct 23. 8pm. $10.
TAFEE PRESENTS: JUSTIN TOWNES EARLE W/TED WRAY OPENING. In comparing Justin Townes Earle to his father, Steve Earle, it's apparent that the apple hasn't fallen too far from the tree; however, with his impressive new EP, Yuma, it's also apparent that Justin has quite a bit in common with the man who gave him his middle name. Like the late Townes Van Zandt, Justin uses a base of acoustic blues and traditional folk to build his own brand of American roots music. ( Per Justin: "On Yuma, I do take a very traditional approach because it's what I've done the longest." ) Justin also shows influences from both Van Zandt and the elder Earle in his choice of a narrative style of songwriting that eschews self-expression in favor of speaking through various characters.

For more information on Justin and to hear his music, visit http://myspace.com/justinearle

ABOUT TED WRAY: Ted was a founder of the Tampabay Fingerstyle Guitar Guild. Between tirelessly participating in and promoting the Guild and its members, plus pursuing his own solo career, Ted stays very busy. He has, however, agreed to find time in his schedule to welcome fellow finger-style guitar player Justin Townes Earle to Tampa by particpating in Justin's Skipper's gig as his opening act.
For more information on Ted and to hear his music, visit http://www.tedwray.com/http://myspace.com/tedwray


SKIPPERS (2) Bobby Hicks Tribute scheduled for Dec 1st at Skipper's has been CANCELED.


C. SOUTH TAMPA HOUSE CONCERTS
ADVANCE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

(1)
WHO: DAVID OLNEY & SERGIO WEBB http://www.myspace.com/davidolney
WHEN: Wed 11/14. Concert 8:00. Doors 7:30.
COST: $15 suggested donation
Advanced Reservations Required
David's one of those guys you may have heard of thru Johnny Cash, Emmylou Harris and Steve Earle, all of whom (among others) have covered his songs. The Houston Press described him this way: "...Olney stands out like a jalapeño in a bowl of vanilla pudding in Nashville, where he lives, and throughout an 18-album career has stubbornly gone his own way, making brilliant, unheralded albums as artists from Linda Ronstadt to bluegrass king Del McCoury record his songs."

2008 - HAPPY NEW YEAR

(2) South Tampa House Concert
WHO: TAMMERLIN
WHEN: SUN JAN 6.. 3:30 doors/socializing & 4:00 concert
HOW MUCH: BY DONATION (GENEROUS IS APPRECIATED - 100% OF WHICH IS FOR TAMMERLIN)
www.tammerlin.com

(2) South Tampa House Concert
WHO: SPIDER JOHN KOERNER http://www.mwt.net/~koerner/
WHEN: Thurs Jan 17 7:30 Doors 8:00 Concert
COST: $15 suggested donation

(3) South Tampa House Concert
WHO: ERIC TAYLOR www.bluerubymusic.com
When: Jan 30 7:30 Doors. 8:00 Concert
Cost: $15 suggested donation

(4) South Tampa House Concert
WHO/WHAT: SUPER BOWL OF SMALL POTATOES CONCERT www.smallpotatoesmusic.com
When: Feb 3 3:00 Doors. 3:30 Concert
Cost: $15 suggested donation

(5) South Tampa House Concert
WHO: STEVIE COYLE (yep - THAT Stevie -- of The Waybacks fame)
WHEN: Feb 18 7:30 Doors. 8pm Concert

More to come. Stay Tuned.

Gloria's Music
BLOG # 10 (2007)

Posting as of August 28, 2007.

About Gloria: View my complete profile . Add'l info can be found at the top of the concert page at the UU Church of Tampa website. Go to http://www.uutampa.org/ & click on concerts.

Sept 2007 Concerts & Beyond -- Plus a Quick Review of Recent Past Concerts

A. REVIEW OF RECENT CONCERTS BY ME

B. CONCERTS IN THE UU DOME (UU Church of Tampa)

C. TWO TAFEE CONCERTS (At Skipper's Smokehouse)

D. LOOKING WAY AHEAD

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A. REVIEW OF RECENT CONCERTS BY ME

On July 29, 2007: South Tampa House Concert/Potluck/Circle Jam featuring Dean Station w/opening act Ms. Goody. This was a very enjoyable event. Ms. Goody provided a great opening set. Dean Station was a big hit. Personable, warm, & very talented trio. The jam was a hit. At one point we had 3 spoon players jamming. Very cool! As for future house concerts, we do hope to resume them soon, but for now we're taking a little break.

On July 8 2007: Tantalus Quartet was featured at CONCERTS IN THE UU DOME. They brought the house down - as expected - We had a good turnout. Unbelieveable that a trio with this much talent & charm & personality would be performing at our rather smallish Dome - but we're not complaining. They sure lived up to this quote: "The Tantalus Quartet gave an electrifying performance..."

On Sunday Aug 12 AMY CAROL WEBB w/Rebekah Pulley were featured at CONCERTS IN THE UU DOME. Ms Amy was (same as Tantalus) ELECTRIFYING. ALSO AMAZING - DYNAMIC - OUTSTANDING & every other complimentary adjective one can come up with. Sweet Rebekah was a big hit too. She's sweet & talented & easy on the ears. ( Also - Amy was the guest speaker at the Sunday church service -- and she had everyone hanging on her every word. She's quite the dynamic speaker. One church member exclaimed that if we had her in our pulpit every Sunday, we wouldn't have room for the throngs that would be showing up to hear her)

B. CONCERTS IN THE UU DOME (UU Church of Tampa)

Sunday SEPT 16, 3 p.m. $10

Concerts in the UU Dome Presents:BLIND WILLIE JAMES & DAVID LEE MAXWELL

ABOUT WILLIE: Blind Willie James is known for his inspiring versions of blues and gospel songs. James is originally from Live Oak in north Florida. He was born blind and was orphaned at an early age. Early on, he sang gospel music in church He began playing the piano while a student at the Florida School for the Blind in St. Augustine (where one of his classmates was Ray Charles).

Over the years he has collaborated with a variety of musicians, including the late Diamond Tooth Mary McClain with whom he appeared several times at the Florida Folk Festival; and in the early 90s the two did an appearance at Carnegie Hall. For a short time he was also a member of The Blind Boys of Alabama.Willie learned to sing by oral tradition. He learned to play the piano by ear. Immersed in the traditional Black Gospel music indigenous to the backwoods of North Florida, Willie's music exemplifies the blurring of lines between gospel and blues. Willie will sing a soul-stirring "Motherless Child" and then go into a suitable-for-late-night version of Hank Ballard's "The Twist," rife with all the innuendo the writer intended.

In 1999 Blind Willie James received the prestigious Florida Folk Heritage Award from the Governor of the State of Florida.

Altho he is getting on up in years, Willie still has much to offer. He is an entertainer extraordinaire. It's important that he not be allowed to rest too much on his laurels. Now with David Lee Maxwell as his musical partner & sidekick, we can all look forward to losing our blues courtesy of Willie & David .

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C. TWO TAFEE CONCERTS (At Skipper's Smokehouse) http://www.skipperssmokehouse.com/

Tuesday Oct 02. 8 pm. $10. TAFEE PRESENTS: ROB MCNURLIN & HIS COUNTRY BAND w/special guest RONNY ELLIOTT @ Skipper's Smokehouse. Do not pass Go. Go Directly to Rob's myspace & listen to "Chicken Fried Steak, Cathead Biscuits & Gravy" http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=81192721 Beautiful TWANG. I LOVE TWANG - esp. if it's a la Rob. Rob is a wonderful musician & one of the nicest folks you'll every meet. Whether Rob is doing one of his fun songs or spiritual songs or a great ole cover by the likes of Hank Williams, they are all gems. ******* Listen Up to your trusted friends - me & Ronny Elliott -- We're both letting you know that this is one concert that you don't want to miss.

Tuesday Oct 23. 8pm. $10. TAFEE PRESENTS: JUSTIN TOWNES EARLE W/TED WRAY OPENING. In comparing Justin Townes Earle to his father, Steve Earle, it's apparent that the apple hasn't fallen too far from the tree; however, with his impressive new EP, Yuma, it's also apparent that Justin has quite a bit in common with the man who gave him his middle name. Like the late Townes Van Zandt, Justin uses a base of acoustic blues and traditional folk to build his own brand of American roots music. ( Per Justin: "On Yuma, I do take a very traditional approach because it's what I've done the longest." ) Justin also shows influences from both Van Zandt and the elder Earle in his choice of a narrative style of songwriting that eschews self-expression in favor of speaking through various characters.

With a voice perfectly reinforcing searing melodies; provacative, powerful lyrics telling captivating stories; plus a finger-picking acoustic guitar style that he describes as "slight of hand," Justin shows that he is forging his own exciting path. Although his appearance at Skipper's Smokehouse will be his first ever in Florida, since the release of Yuma, Justin has played steadily in the Southeast, Midwest and on the East Coast, including having opened for Tim O'Brien and Shawn Mullins as well as having toured as a support act with Jason Isbell, formerly of the Drive-By Truckers. Before arriving in Florida, Justin will also have completed a month-long tour of clubs in Europe.

For more information on Justin and to hear his music, visit http://myspace.com/justinearle

ABOUT TED WRAY: Ted was a founder of the Tampabay Fingerstyle Guitar Guild. Between tirelessly participating in and promoting the Guild and its members, plus pursuing his own solo career, Ted stays very busy. He has, however, agreed to find time in his schedule to welcome fellow finger-style guitar player Justin Townes Earle to Tampa by particpating in Justin's Skipper's gig as his opening act.

Per the Weekly Planet (now known as Creative Loafing) in naming Ted "Best Singer-Songwriter" .... Wray is always gracious and highly entertaining... His original repertoire includes impressive fingerstyle instrumentals, poignant love songs and some of the funniest, quirkiest novelty songs you’ll ever hear. With all this in his pocket, Ted keeps his audience entertained with a performance rich in diversity. Combined with his seasoned voice and adept guitar and harmonica skills is an honesty that you can hear in his songs and feel in his presence. After catching his performance, you'll know why Ted Wray is one of Tampa Bay's busiest musicians.

For more information on Ted and to hear his music, visit http://www.tedwray.com/
http://myspace.com/tedwray

D. LOOKING WAY AHEAD AT THE UU DOME:

1/12/08 - CELLIST MATT HAIMOVITZ www.myspace.com/matthaimovitz (probably w/a pianist too) 2/17/08 - THE MUSES Celtic Music with a Zing http://www.themusesmusic.com/

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BLOG # 9 (2007)

( About Gloria: View my complete profile )

July 2007 & Beyond

A. SOUTH TAMPA HOUSE CONCERT
B. CONCERTS IN THE UU DOME (UU Church of Tampa)
C. A TAFEE CONCERT TOO (At Skipper's Smokehouse)
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A. SOUTH TAMPA HOUSE CONCERTSWestshore/Gandy area. These are by invitation only and space is limited. If you'd like an invitation, please contact me. I'll be happy to provide the particulars. My contact info can be found at the top of the concert page at the UU Church of Tampa website. Go to http://www.uutampa.org/ & click on concerts.

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July 29. South Tampa House Concert/Potluck/Circle Jam featuring Dean Station w/opening act TBA. ww.w.deanstation.com
2:30 - 3:30 Potluck/Socializing
3:30 - 5:00 Concert Featuring Dean Station w/Ms. Goody opening
5:00 - 7:30 Circle Acoustic Jam/Round Robin
Dean Station is traveling to our area from Albuquerque. They're talented young folks in their 20s. Multi-instrumentalists (including the spoons) Bluegrass/folk/roots.. Should be very enjoyable. Check out their website & read all about 'em & listen to their music. Give me a holler if you'd like to attend. If you do say you're attending & then can't, please let me know as there may be folks on a waiting list.
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B. CONCERTS IN THE UU DOME (UU Church of Tampa)

July 8: Tantalus Quartet. www.tantalusquartet.net
CONCERTS IN THE UU DOME PRESENTS:
WHO: Tantalus Quartet (Guitar Quartet)
WHEN: Sunday July 8, 2007 @ 3 p.m.
WHERE: Unitarian Universalist Church of Tampa (UU Dome)11400 Morris Bridge Rd, Tampa
COST: $15 at the door
INFO: 813- 988-8188 (also www.uutampa.org )
Oh boy. I'm looking forward to this one. This group brought the house down last year when they were at the Dome. This aint no pickup band folks. They are polished, well rehearsed, professional, and also warm & engaging. Did I mention CLASSY?

"The Tantalus Quartet gave an electrifying performance... a brilliant new light in the guitar world."- Thomas Kirchhoff, Amadeus Guitar Duo

Tallahassee's Tantalus Quartet, consisting of Kristian Anderson, MatthewCochran, Kevin Manderville, and Stephen Mattingly, was formed while they were in the doctoral guitar program at Florida State University, during which time they were each awarded teaching assistantships to study with the legendary Bruce Holzman.. Check out their website & read about them & listen to the sound clips.
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AUG 12: Concerts in the UU Dome Presents:
AMY CAROL WEBB w/Rebekah Pulley opening.

Sunday Aug 12. 2 p.m. $16.

(Also Amy will be the guest speaker at the regular church service that day from 11 till noon. )

Read all about the dynamic Amy at her websites www.amycarolwebb.com www.myspace.com/Amycarolwebb

Ditto for Rebekah www.rebekahpulley.com www.myspace.com/rebekahpulley
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SEPT 16: Concerts in the UU Dome Presents:
BLIND WILLIE JAMES & DAVID LEE MAXWELL Sunday Sept 16. 3 p.m. $10.

ABOUT WILLIE: Blind Willie James is known for his inspiring versions of blues and gospel songs. James is originally from Live Oak in north Florida. He was born blind and was orphaned at an early age. Early on, he sang gospel music in church He began playing the piano while a student at the Florida School for the Blind in St. Augustine (where one of his classmates was Ray Charles). Over the years he has collaborated with a variety of musicians, including the late Diamond Tooth Mary McClain with whom he appeared several times at the Florida Folk Festival; and in the early 90s the two did an appearance at Carnegie Hall. For a short time he was also a member of The Blind Boys of Alabama.

Willie learned to sing by oral tradition. He learned to play the piano by ear. Immersed in the traditional Black Gospel music indigenous to the backwoods of North Florida, Willie's music exemplifies the blurring of lines between gospel and blues. Willie will sing a soul-stirring "Motherless Child" and then go into a suitable-for-late-night version of Hank Ballard's "The Twist," rife with all the innuendo the writer intended. In 1999 Blind Willie James received the prestigious Florida Folk Heritage Award from the Governor of the State of Florida. Altho he is getting on up in years, Willie still has much to offer. He is an entertainer extraordinaire. It's important that he not be allowed to rest too much on his laurels. Now with David Lee Maxwell as his sidekick, we can all look forward to losing our blues and joining Willie & David in Willie's signature dance: THE BLIND WILLIE.
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LOOKING WAY AHEAD AT THE UU DOME:
1/12/08 - CELLIST MATT HAIMOVITZ www.myspace.com/matthaimovitz (probably w/a pianist too)
2/17/08 - THE MUSES Celtic Music with a Zing www.themusesmusic.com
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C. TAFEE CONCERT At Skipper's Smokehouse
www.skipperssmokehouse.com

10/2/07 Tuesday Oct 07. 8 pm. $10. TAFEE PRESENTS: ROB MCNURLIN & HIS COUNTRY BAND w/special guest RONNY ELLIOTT.

Do not pass Go. Go Directly to Rob's myspace & listen to "Chicken Fried Steak, Cathead Biscuits & Gravy" www.myspace.com/robmcnurlin

Beautiful TWANG. I LOVE TWANG - esp. if it's a la Rob.

Rob is a wonderful musician & one of the nicest folks you'll every meet. Whether Rob is doing one of his fun songs or spiritual songs or a great ole cover by the likes of Hank Williams, they are all gems.

Listen Up to your trusted friends - me & Ronny Elliott -- We're both letting you know that this is one concert that you don't want to miss.
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