Gloria's Music Blog #22 (June 15, 2009)

About Gloria. My contact info can be found at the top of the concert page at the UU Church of Tampa website.Go to www.uutampa.org & click on concerts.

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A. CONCERTS IN THE UU DOME
(UU Church of Tampa)
www.uutampa.org
Unitarian Universalist Church of Tampa (UU Dome) 11400 Morris Bridge Rd, Tampa, FL 33637; 813-988-8188

Have slowed down w/the UU Dome concerts. Not stopped - just slowed down. I have hopes of a classical one this summer w/two local wonderful classical artists, pianist John Hernandez & tenor Paul Diaz-Cobo. Also, in the not too distant future, I have hopes of organizing a concert or two featuring some of our talented local young musicians (teens & even younger) that I've met recently. Will post the details as soon as they get worked out..

Looking to the future:Jan 2010: Acclaimed Nashville guitarist RICHARD SMITH
www.richardsmithmusic.com

Late Feb 2010: STILL ON THE HILL
www.stillonthehill.com
(hopefully a childrens concert & a grown-up concert)

AND.. Of course, between now & then, I'm sure there are others that will materialize.

PLEASE STAY TUNED.
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B. SOUTH TAMPA HOUSE CONCERTS (Westshore/Gandy Area)
RSVP's necessary. To RSVP, email me at gsholloway at email dot com. or call me at 813-837-6572.

Suggested Donation per person per concert.. $10 - $20

THURS 6/18/09 . Doors 7:30 - Concert 8:00. ELLIS. with LORNA BRACEWELL OPENING.
(Both are Contemporary singers-songwriters- guitarists)

I met Ellis and Terri Mazurek, her agent, at this year's Folk Alliance conference. Ellis had an official showcase in a fairly good-sized room. I enjoyed her set very much - as did the packed SRO crowd. To say that she was well received is an understatement. I later got a chance to meet her & Terri & told them about the house concerts & invited them to get in touch if they were ever headed this way & had an open date to fill.. And so it has come to pass. They are flying into Tampa & then headed to Sanibel for R&R. Ellis has some Tampa fans who rec'd word from her about the concert & theyhave already RSVP'd. But.. There is still plenty of space. Give me a shout if you'd like to attend.
www.ellis-music.com/
www.myspace.com/ellismusic

LORNA BRACEWELL WILL OPEN. (Contemporary Singer-Songwriter-Guitarist). It's always quite a treat to experience Lorna. Icing on the cake to have Lorna participate in this concert.
www.lornabracewell.com
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WED 6/24/09. Doors 7:30 - Concert 8:00. GOVE SCRIVENOR. (Roots/Americana/Blues - Autoharp - Guitar) Yep. It's Gove - again. He's become a regular. And THAT'S A GOODTHING!. One can never get too much of Good Ole Gove. Same as with Ellis, the word has gotten out to his fans that he's to behere & I've rec'd several RSVP's already, but.. there's still space. If you'd like to attend, please give me ashout. www.myspace.com/govescrivenor www.solidgove.com
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Sun 6/28/09. Doors 2:30 - Concert 3:00. ROD MACDONALD. (Contemporary Singer-Songwriter-Guitarist) Prolific Rod.. He has a new CD. I'm sure we'll be hearing some songsfrom the new recording - plus favorites from past recordings. "Throughout a 35-year performing career, Rod MacDonald has beenentertaining audiences worldwide with his timeless ballads, modern folk songs, and his musical versatility. Possessing the heart ofa troubadour, the soul of a poet and the voice of a virtuoso, he is as distinctive an entertainer as he is a songwriter. Known forhis passionate interest in the events that shape our world's societies, Rod is a prolific and poignant communicator who is regardedas "one of the most politically and socially aware lyricists of our time." (All Music Guide).
http://www.myspace.com/rodmacd
Give me a shout if you'd like to attend.
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Wed. 7/22/09. STEVE DEASY(from Detroit).. ( Contemporary Singer-songwriter. Nice guitar. Nice vocals.) Writing aboutpeace - justice - love - socially conscious issues (satire & humor abound).. Good stuff. I met Steve at the Folk Alliance &learned he had family in Tampa area that he planned to visit this summer.. I didn't get a chance to hear him live, but he gave mea CD & I listened & also checked out his myspace & youtubes. Was very impressed with what I saw & heard & I bet you wil be too.Check him out & see what you think. If you'd like to attend, let me know. www.stevedeasy.com www.myspace.com/stevedeasy
www.youtube.com/stevedeasy

A review from a recent house concert: ".... his original songs are about Detroit, life, social justice and peace. Steve'ssongwriting has been recognized by the Music To Life and the Great Lakes Songwriting competitions.... He is quite the entertainer,knows how to be serious and how to have fun with his music. He played one instrumental which was very much like a ragtime piecethat was very interesting, and some of his other compositions were beautifully done, with unusual chord structures that tickled and surprised and soothed -- ah! Music! It delights the soul!... "
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Either 8/5 OR 8/6/09? (to be determined) WALTER STRAUSS. Referred by Stevie Coyle. ( Contemporary Singer-songwriter. Spectacular guitar!!!) If you are a Burns Sisters fan, you are probably familiar w/Walter. He used to play guitar with them. Quite spectacuilar guitar at that! But not only is he a guitarist, he's a songwriter & a singer. To wit: "...... an amazing guitarist, composer, stylist, and humorist, he made the 350+ seat theater seem like a very special private show in his living room." - Eric Taber, Artistic Director, Margate Performing Arts Center, Margate,NJ.
http://www.walterstrauss.com/
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Mid Oct 09 - JEFF TALMADGE (tentative). (Contemporary Singer-Songwriter-Guitarist- Americana - Folk ) If you like Guy Clark, I bet you'll like Jeff too. When I listen to him, I'm reminded of Guy. We 're talkin' some really good songs..
http://www.jefftalmadge.com/
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Tues Oct 27 09- HOLLY & BARRY TASHIAN. (Folk - Americana . Great harmonies) A tidbit about Barry. Remember the Remains? Barry was a Remain - The Remains toured with & opened for The Beatles. Barry wrote an entertaining book about that experience. www.tashianmusic.com/
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Late Oct/Early Nov 09 - Mr AutoHarp Himself, BRYAN BOWERS .. http://www.somagency.com/BryanBowers
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Tentative Nov 09 ROY ZIMMERMAN (singer-songwriter .. POLITICAL humor/satire POLITICAL WITH A CAPITAL "P" )
www.myspace.com/royzimmerman

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BLOG #21.. Mar 23, 2009

Gloria's Music Blog #21 (Mar 23, 2009)

About Gloria.
My contact info can be found at the top of the concert page at the UU Church of Tampa website.Go to www.uutampa.org & click on concerts.

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A. CONCERTS IN THE UU DOME (UU Church of Tampa) www.uutampa.org Unitarian Universalist Church of Tampa (UU Dome) 11400 Morris Bridge Rd, Tampa, FL 33637; 813-988-8188
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B. SOUTH TAMPA HOUSE CONCERTS
RSVP to gsholloway@email.com (upon receipt of your rsvp, gloria will send you the details)
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A. CONCERTS IN THE UU DOME

WHO: THE DEARING CONCERT DUO w/Pianist John Hernandez Opening
WHEN: Fri Apr 10, 2009
TIME: 8:00 Concert. 7:30 Doors.
COST: $15 at the door. $10 advance. Teens $7.

www.dearingconcertduo.com

samples of their beautiful music: www.dearingconcertduo.com/weddings_occasions/music.html

The Dearing Concert Duo, featuring soprano Abha Dearing and classical guitarist Steven Dearing, will enthrall us with their classical music duets . Based in Detroit, Michigan they can be found performing on both sides of the Atlantic at festivals, on radio and television shows, and in various concert halls. They are the winners of six awards presented by the Motor City Music Foundation and their three recordings have received critical acclaim. Abha is the choir director at Birmingham Unitarian Church in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. She's an accomplished singer and flautist who has been performing since the age of five. She is currently pursuing a Masters Degree in Voice Performance at Oakland University. Steven holds a Masters degree in Guitar Performance and has been on faculty at the University of Windsor since 1995. He is one of Michigan's most reputable classical guitarists.

OPENING SET BY PIANIST JOHN HERNANDEZ: John is a native of Ecuador now residing in Tampa. He has made numerous appearances as recitalist and orchestra soloist. As a chamber musician, he has performed with members of symphony orchestras such as the Boston Symphony, Dusseldorf Symphony, Louisville Orchestra, and the National Symphony of Ecuador and has participated in festivals such as the Philharmonic Festival 1994, the First International Festival for Young Pianists in Ecuador, the Brevard Music Festival in North Carolina, the International Symposium and Piano Festival at Princeton University, the Contemporary Music Festival at New England Conservatory, and the New Paltz Summer Festival in New York.

He is the winner of national competitions in Ecuador such as the Guillermo Wright Vallarino Competition, the Cultural Merit for Outstanding Musician by the City Hall of Loja, and the German Cultural Center Competition. After receiving these recognitions, he became the youngest artist to be appointed to the Home of Culture of Ecuador. His versatility as a musician has led him to record for the soundtrack of the film “The Demoralization of Richard Engelsbird,” as well as “The Anthology of Ecuadorian Music,” a CD compilation of the most well known music of Ecuador.

He holds a Bachelor’s Degree with Distinction from Salvador Bustamante Celi National Conservatory of Music, a Performance Diploma with Highest Honors from Rimsky Korsakov Conservatory of Music in Ecuador, a Master’s Degree in Piano Performance from the University of Louisville.

Currently he works with the Tampa Bay Children’s Concert Chorus and various local ensembles. He is also the pianist for the Unitarian Universalist Church of Tampa much to the delight of the church choir and congregation.
***********************************************************************************WHO: BILL STAINES w/LAURIE MCCLAIN OPENING
WHEN: Sun Apr 26, 2009
TIME: 3:00 Concert. 2:30 Doors.
COST: $15 at the door. $12 advance. Teens $7. Age 12 and under Free.
www.acousticmusic.com/staines

Per The Washington Post: "A craftsman who has cobbled together evocative details, pithy aphorisms and singalong melodies into a trunkful of unassuming, marvelous songs."

Bill is in his fifth decade of traveling back and forth across the country singing his songs and delighting his audiences. A New England native, Bill became involved with the Boston- Cambridge folk scene in the early 1960s. Bill weaves a magical blend of wit and gentle humor into his performances. His music is a slice of Americana, reflecting with ease, his feelings about the prairie people of the Midwest or the adventurers of the Yukon. He delights in having the audience participate in many of the numbers. And Vice Versa. Audiences especially enjoy singing along to his " All God's Critters Got A Place In The Choir."

He has numerous albums to his credit. His songs have been covered by numerous musical artists. He has appeared on numerous television and radio shows, including A Prairie Home Companion and Mountain Stage. LAURIE MCCLAIN OPENS: Sweet Laurie is always a crowd pleaser with her gentle demeanor and music that warms the soul and tickles the funnybone. www.lauriemcclain.com
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BLUEGRASS FLAVORED FOLK AND
EVERLY's/LOUVIN's/STANLEY's INSPIRED ROCKABILLY

WHO: THE ROWAN BROTHERS ACCOMPANIED
BY CHAMPION FIDDLER SUE CUNNINGHAM
WHEN: Sun May 3, TIME: 4:00 Concert. 3:30 Doors.
COST: $12 at the door. $10 advance. $7 teens. 12 and under Free.

http://www.myspace.com/therowanbrothers

Listen to Sue play Lonesome Fiddle Blues here:
http://www.archive.org/details/tgid2007-12-31.sbd.flac16

THE ROWAN BROTHERS: Chris & Lorin's musical journey began over 30 years ago on Columbia Records. Subsequent collaborations with older brother Peter, David Grisman, the Grateful Dead, so many others and a Grammy winning song happened along the way. The path has come full circle with the duo's active re-entry into full time touring, a new release on BOS Music plus the full complement of CD reissues of all the Columbia and Asylum titles. Sibling harmony at its zenith and a style all their own, the Rowan Brothers offer up a potent mixture of bluegrass flavored folk and Everlys/Louvins/Stanleys inspired rockabilly.

SUE CUNNINGHAM: During their current Fla. tour they are being joined by Sue Cunningham. Sue is a winner of numerous fiddle championships and has performed and recorded with numerous bluegrass groups. Though a native of Pittsburg, Sue now resides in West Palm Beach. In addition to being known as an expert fiddler, she is also known for her outstanding vocals. Altho her primary duty while she's with the Rowan Brothers will be to work her fiddling magic, she will also chime in vocally on some of the tunes.

THE ROWAN BROTHERS with SUE CUNNINGHAM (Rowans & Cunningham Trio) were a big hit recently at the 2009 Suwannee Springfest. They're sure to be a big hit at the UU Dome too.
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B. SOUTH TAMPA HOUSE CONCERTS
RSVP to gsholloway@email.com .

As of today (Mar 23, 2009) here's what's cookin':

Wed 3/25. Ronny Cox with Jack Williams
http://www.myspace.com/ronnycox
http://www.jackwilliamsmusic.com/

Mon 3/30. A.J. Roach (young up & coming Americana artist - see him up close before he hits the big time) http://www.roachmusic.com/

Thur 4/2 . Claude Bourbon(amazing guitar - & he sings too. Plus Muriel Anderson is a MySpace Friend! ) www.myspace.com/claudebourbon
www.myspace.com/frogrecordsagency

Wed 4/8 - Denise Franke (singer-songwriter extradordinaire.) http://www.denicefranke.com/

Thurs 4/23 - Sweet Laurie McClain (singer-songwriter w/a delicate Nashville touch) http://www.lauriemcclain.com/

Tues 5/5 - Bill & Kate Isles ... with their sweet harmonies and laid-back style, do great justice to Bill's award winning folk songs. Bill's songwriting offers poetic reflections of down-to-earth life experiences and adventurous metaphorical worlds. Bill has a knack for multi-layering. Thus the listeners are given a wide spectrum of interpretation opportunities. It is this multi-layering that has drawn fans to listen over and over again and to describe Bill & Kate's live performances as mesmerizing. www.billandkateisles.com/

Wed 5/6 - The Rowan Brothers accompanied by amazing fiddler Sue Cunningham. There will be two opportunities to see these fine musicians in Tampa: at the UU Dome on Sun May 3 and the house on Wed May 6. Be sure and treat yourself to at least one, if not both, of the concerts. For a description of " The Rowan Brothers & Sue" please refer to the above UU listing.

tentatives: Gove Scrivenor June 24 or 25, Holly & Barry Tashian, Oct 27th; Brian Bowers, early November; Roy Zimmerman, Nov 19th.
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Gloria's Music Blog #20 (Feb 10, 2009)

About Gloria. My contact info ) can be found at the top of the concert page at the UU Church of Tampa website.

Go to www.uutampa.org & click on concerts.
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A. CONCERTS IN THE UU DOME (UU Church of Tampa)

www.uutampa.org

Unitarian Universalist Church of Tampa (UU Dome)
11400 Morris Bridge Rd, Tampa, FL 33637;
813-988-8188

B. SOUTH TAMPA HOUSE CONCERTS
RSVP to gsholloway@email.com (upon receipt of your rsvp, gloria will send you the details)

C. Mar 10, 2009 FUNDRAISER FOR M.S. SOCIETY. DAVE'S AQUA LOUNGE - ST PETE. BRENDAN NOLAN HEADLINES
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A. CONCERTS IN THE UU DOME (UU Church of Tampa)
http://www.uutampa.org/
Unitarian Universalist Church of Tampa (UU Dome)
11400 Morris Bridge Rd, Tampa, FL 33637; 813-988-8188

WHO: RICHARD GILEWITZ
WHEN: Sunday March 1, 2009
TIME: 3:00 Concert. 2:30 Doors.
COST: $15 at the door. $12 advance. Teens $7.

(Guitar Workshop: Richard will be conducting a pre-concert guitar workshop beginning at 1 pm. Please contact Richard for details: rgilewitz@yahoo.com )

www.richardgilewitz.com

As one of the most graceful fingerstyle guitarists on the contemporary acoustic scene, Gilewitz stands out in his command of the 6 and 12-string guitar. With wit, humor and musical genius, Richard takes an audience on a musical journey from the past to the present.

Richard's original compositions are interspersed with compositions by the European and Spanish Classical works of J.S. Bach, Andres Segovia, Alonso de Mudarra, Fernando Sor and Isaac Albeniz. Richard's Traditional Folk selections encompass the American Primitive sounds of John Fahey and Leo Kottke. Further enhancing the audiences listening pleasure is an array of songs which were influenced by The Blues, Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar and Bluegrass.

Per Fingerstyle Guitar Magazine, "To say Richard Gilewitz has a unique personality would be an understatement. His quick wit and twisted sense of humor has made him an entertainer as well as a fine guitarist. He interacts with his audience, and as he puts it" 'the whole room is in concert.' "
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WHO: THE DEARING CONCERT DUO w/TBA Opening
WHEN: Fri Apr 10, 2009
TIME: 8:00 Concert. 7:30 Doors.
COST: $15 at the door. $10 advance. Teens $7.

www.dearingconcertduo.com

samples of their beautiful music:
www.dearingconcertduo.com/weddings_occasions/music.html

The Dearing Concert Duo, featuring soprano Abha Dearing and classical guitarist Steven Dearing, will enthrall us with their classical music duets . Based in Detroit, Michigan they can be found performing on both sides of the Atlantic at festivals, on radio and television shows, and in various concert halls. They are the winners of six awards presented by the Motor City Music Foundation and their three recordings have received critical acclaim.

Abha is the choir director at Birmingham Unitarian Church in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. She's an accomplished singer and flautist who has been performing since the age of 5. She is currently pursuing a Masters Degree in Voice Performance at Oakland University.

Steven holds a Masters degree in Guitar Performance and has been on faculty at the University of Windsor since 1995. He is one of Michigan's most reputable classical guitarists.
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WHO: BILL STAINES w/LAURIE MCCLAIN OPENING
WHEN: Sun Apr 26, 2009
TIME: 3:00 Concert. 2:30 Doors.
COST: $15 at the door. $12 advance. Teens $7. Age 12 and under Free.
www.acousticmusic.com/staines

Per The Washington Post: "A craftsman who has cobbled together evocative details, pithy aphorisms and singalong melodies into a trunkful of unassuming, marvelous songs."

Bill is in his fifth decade of traveling back and forth across the country singing his songs and delighting his audiences. A New England native, Bill became involved with the Boston- Cambridge folk scene in the early 1960s. Bill weaves a magical blend of wit and gentle humor into his performances. His music is a slice of Americana, reflecting with ease, his feelings about the prairie people of the Midwest or the adventurers of the Yukon. He delights in having the audience participate in many of the numbers. And Vice Versa. Audiences especially enjoy singing along to his " All God's Critters Got A Place In The Choir."

He has numerous albums to his credit. His songs have been covered by numerous musical artists. He has appeared on numerous television and radio shows, including A Prairie Home Companion and Mountain Stage.

LAURIE MCCLAIN OPENS: Sweet Laurie is always a crowd pleaser with her gentle demeanor and music that warms the soul and tickles the funnybone. www.lauriemcclain.com
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B. SOUTH TAMPA HOUSE CONCERTS
RSVP to gsholloway@email.com

As of today (Feb 10, 2009) here's what's cookin':

Tues 2/17 - Mick Moloney & Jimmy Crowley (the real Irish deal) http://www.jimmycrowley.com/ http://www.mickmoloney.com/

Thur 2/26- Paul Geremia ( the real acoustic blues deal)
http://www.paulgeremia.org/

Thur 3/5 Orrin Star (bluegrass- great guitar - twang - humor).
http://www.orrinstar.com/

(also Orrin is doing a mandolin workshop on Wed 3/4. Contact Orrin direct if interested in the workshop Orhay@aol.com )

Sat Afternoon. 3/7. David Dondero (quirky singer-songwriter )
Having spent most of his life on the road, Dave uses his staggering lyrical talent to paint tales of life in the US of A through clever word play and sarcastic humor about some of life’s most sensitive subjects.
http://www.myspace.com/davedondero

Thur 3/12 Michael Pickett (dynamic acoustic bluesman) http://www.michaelpickett.com/

Wed 3/18 Stevie Coyle (great guitar - great singer-songwriter - great sense of humor - formerly with The Waybacks) http://www.steviecoyle.com/

Tentative. Wed 3/25. Jack Williams & Friend.
http://www.jackwilliamsmusic.com/

Mon 3/30. A.J. Roach (young up & coming Americana artist - see him up close before he hits the big time) http://www.roachmusic.com/

Thur 4/2 . Claude Bourbon
(amazing guitar - & he sings too. Plus Muriel Anderson is a MySpace Friend! )
www.myspace.com/claudebourbon
www.myspace.com/frogrecordsagency

Wed 4/8 - Denise Franke (singer-songwriter extradordinaire.) http://www.denicefranke.com/

Thurs 4/23 - Sweet Laurie McClain (singer-songwriter w/a delicate Nashville touch) http://www.lauriemcclain.com/

Tues 5/5 Bill Isles (a mighty fine folkie )
http://www.billisles.com/

Sun 6/28 Rod MacDonald Tentative
(Rod's up there w/the best of the best) http://www.rodmacdonald.net/
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C. 3/10/09 FUNDRAISER FOR M.S. SOCIETY. DAVE'S AQUA LOUNGE - ST PETE.

BRENDAN NOLAN HEADLINES.
www.brendannolan.com

WHAT: Folk Mini-Fest Fundraiser
to Benefit the Mid-Florida Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society
WHEN: Tues March 10, 2009. 7:00 - 10:30
WHERE: Dave's Aqua Lounge, 1820 Gandy Blvd. St Petersburg, FL
INFO: 727-576-1091 (this is the # for Dave;s)
WHO: Brendan Nolan, Parson Brown, Neighbors, Roseville Faire
COST: $8.00 Donation
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The event emcee will be Jeanne Holton, a long-time folk music dj at WMNF radio. Brendan Nolan Headlines:

Originally from Dublin Ireland, Brendan has been a resident of St Pete Beach since the early 90s. He has since endeared himself to acoustic music fans, not only in the St Pete/Tampa Bay area, but all across the state and beyond. 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."

Joining Brendan in the lineup:

Parson Brown, Roseville Fair, and Neighbors.

Parson Brown: Parson Brown is Ed Lehmann, Karen Zack, and Dave Lassa. Parson Brown’s music is described as 60s inspired folk with a mix of introspection, humor, originality and tradition.

Roseville Fair: Roseville Fair is Jenny James and Ron Gilbert, a husband and wife duo who present down-to-earth, feel-good music with a romantic bent. In addition to their sweet vocal harmonies, they are adept instrumentalists on guitar, flute, Celtic whistle, mandolin, and banjo. http://rosevillefair.jjweb.us Neighbors:

Neighbors is Bill Dudley, Eddie Parshall and Pasco Paul. They are, in fact, neighbors, residing in rural Pasco and Hernando counties, who started getting together a while back to partake in some back-porch jamming. Those back-porch jams recently morphed into the formation of "Neighbors."

Good music for a good cause at Dave's Aqua Lounge. Don't miss it!
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Thursday, Dec 18, 2008

Gloria's Music Blog #19 (Dec 18, 2008)

About Gloria 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)
www.uutampa.org
Unitarian Universalist Church of Tampa (UU Dome)
11400 Morris Bridge Rd, Tampa, FL 33637; 813-988-8188

B. SOUTH TAMPA HOUSE CONCERTS
RSVPs MANDATORY (gsholloway@email.com)
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A. CONCERTS IN THE UU DOME (UU Church of Tampa)
As of today (Dec 18, 2008) there are two confirmed & a few tentative concerts on the UU Dome schedule.

(1) WHO: A double bill: SMALL POTATOES AND MAGGI & PIERCE (also known as"HYMN FOR HER")

WHEN: Sun Jan 4, 2009
CONCERT TIME: 3 pm
CONCERT COST: $12 Advance. $15 Door.

SMALL POTATOES www.smallpotatoesmusic.com " One of the most polished, inventive, and entertaining shows on the circuit." MAGGI & PIERCE (ALSO KNOWN AS HYMN FOR HER) http://www.myspace.com/hymnforher http://www.hymnforher.com/ "Alone, they make music. Together, they make magic." What better way to start the new year than with the music of Jacquie & Rich and Maggi & Pierce, ie, a duo of duos. A double bill at the UU Dome that is not to be missed.

(2) WHAT: A mini-Florida Folk Festival

WHEN: Sun Jan 18, 2009

FEATURING: Dale Crider; Mike Jurgensen; Steve Gillette & Cindy Mangsen; Leigh & Ken Skeens; Mark Smith; Jeanie Fitchen; Jenny James & Ron Gilbert.

EVENT TIME: 3 pm (also, pre-event song circle - see details below)

COST: $15 adults. $7 teens. 12 & under no charge.

On Sunday Jan 18, from 3pm to approx 7pm, there will be a mini-Florida Folk Music Festival/event entitled "APALACHICOLA DOIN' TIME" taking place inside the UU Dome. (There will also be a pre-event acoustic songcircle outside on the grounds from 1:00 - 2:45; participants and listeners welcome. ) Friends of Florida Folk, Inc, and the UU Church of Tampa are teaming up to present this event, the theme of which was inspired by theEdward R. Morrow award winning Radio Documentary of the same name. The documentary, which was produced by the University of Florida and WUFT FM,Gainesville, is about the Tri-State Water Wars (Fla, Ga, Ala) andFlorida's precarious water situation . During the event, there will be mostly music but also brief commentary by environmentalist Dale Crider and by Bill Beckett and Donna Green-Townsend of WUFT. The featured musicians in our lineup provided songs for the documentary. They will perform not only those songs, but also additional ones of their choice. There will also be a beautiful nature artwork display by Roxanne Tobiason of Brandon. Related websites:www.foff.org www.anhingaroost.net www.mikejurgensen.com www.compassrosemusic.com www.kenskeens.com http://marksmithsongs.com www.jfitchen.com www.artgally.com/roxanne

Looking ahead @ the UU Dome in 2009 (some are tentative - ck before attending):

Sun March 8/Guitarist Matt Cochran (classical & beyond - Matt is with the Tantalus Guitar Quartet - but he will be solo at the Dome); Fri Apr 10/Deering Duo (classical & beyond); Sun Apr 19/Patrick Ball; Sun April 26/Bill Staines (Also in the works for the Dome- a bluegrass bonanza double bill w/ The Cracker Hillbillies AND Happi & Patty & the Crabgrass Cowboys. )*********************************************************************

B. SOUTH TAMPA HOUSE CONCERTS (Westshore/Gandy Area)
ADVANCE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED (gsholloway@email.com ) Send me an RSVP & I'll send you all the particulars.

As of today (Dec 18, 2008) here's what's on the schedule; however, some dates are tentative.

Thur 1/15 - Wil Maring & Robert Bowlin (bluegrass/folk/outstanding guitar & vocals).
Wed 1/21 - Eric Taylor ( a songwriter's songwriter).
Sun 1/25 - Kevin Connolly & Barb Ryman double bill (singer-songwriters - good listening) Wed 2/4 - James Lee Stanley ( singer-songwriter& former singing Klingon).
Thur 2/26- Paul Geremia ( the real acoustic blues deal)Thur 3/5 Orrin Star (bluegrass- great guitar - twang - humor).
Thur 3/12 Michael Pickett (dynamic acoustic bluesman)
Mon 3/30 A.J. Roach (young up & coming Americana artist - see him up close before he hits the big time)
Thur 4/2 Claude Bourbon (simply fab guitar) tent either house or UU)
Wed 4/8 - Denise Franke (singer-songwriter extradordinaire.)
Tues 5/5 Bill Isles (a mighty fine folkie )
Sun 6/28 Rod MacDonald either house or UU (Rod's up there w/the best of the best)

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Gloria's Music Blog #18 (Nov 10, 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) www.uutampa.org
Unitarian Universalist Church of Tampa (UU Dome)
11400 Morris Bridge Rd, Tampa, FL 33637 813-988-8188

B. SOUTH TAMPA HOUSE CONCERTS
RSVPs MANDATORY
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A. CONCERTS IN THE UU DOME(UU Church of Tampa)
As of today (Nov 10, 2008) there are four confirmed & a few tentative concerts on the UU Dome schedule. Add'l concerts will be added. Please Stay Tuned.

1. Nov 16. 3pm. Chapman Stick player Tom Griesgraber & Guitarist Bert Lams (of the California Guitar Trio). Tom & Bert will be doing a duo show. These musicians are outstanding! Exquisite! Instrumental intricacies that will cause one to gasp in disbelief. Classical and beyond. Dave Eichenberger opens (he w/the fancy loops)
Info www.uutampa.org
www.thossounds.com http://www.daveeichenberger.com

2. APALACHICOLA DOIN' TIME. Jan 18, 2009. 3PM. Based on the Radio Documentary of the same name about the tri-state water wars -- Florida, Georgia, Alabama. There will be Folk Music that was included in the documentary - plus add'l folk music.. There will be Commentary about the current state of Florida water. There will be a beautiful nature art display. Co-sponsored by Friends of Florida Folk & UU Church of Tampa.. Featuring commentators Dale Crider, Bill Beckett & Donna Green Townsend; musicians Steve Gillette & Cindy Mangsen, Mike Jurgensen, Ken & Leigh Skeens, Dale Crider, and others tba; and Florida nature artwork by Roxanne Tobiason www.foff.org

5. KEVIN CONNOLLY. Jan 25, 2009. w/ Barb Ryman opening. 3PM.
www.barbryman.com www.kevinconnolly.com :

Looking ahead @ the UU Dome in 2009: March 8/Guitarist Matt Cochran (classical & beyond - Matt is with the Tantalus Guitar Quartet - but he will be solo at the Dome); Apr 10/Deering Duo (classical & beyond);

(in the works - a bluegrass bonanza double bill w/ The Cracker Hillbillies AND Happi & Patty & the Crabgrass Cowboys. )

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B. SOUTH TAMPA HOUSE CONCERTS (Westshore/Gandy Area)
ADVANCE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED (gsholloway@email.com )

Send me an RSVP & I'll send you all the particulars. As of today (Nov 10, 2008) here's what's on the schedule.

1. Wed Nov 19/ 8pm. Ruth Wyand. blues & folk & swing & did I mention - great guitar? www.ruthwyand.com

2. Fri Nov 30/3pm. Pete Merrigan & T.C. Carr. blues & folk & harmonica & guitar & vocals & ONEHECKOFASHOW from two outstanding musicians who are nice guys to boot! www.petemerrigan.com http://www.tccarr.com I've heard it said that T.C. is one of the best (if not the best!) harmonica player in the universe. You wouldn't get an argument from me on that account.

3. Sun Dec 7/6pm. David Massengill & Jack Hardy (on tour as THE FOLK BROTHERS). Oh boy - talk about an exciting concert. The Folk Brothers! www.folkbrothers.com

4. Thurs Dec 11/80pm. Gove Scrivenor revisited. Gove was just here a month ago. But we like him so much that we're having an encore show.. Nothing like Gove & his autoharp to put us in the mood for Christmas.
www.solidgove.com www.myspace.com/govescrivenor

5. A Peek into '09:
Thur 1/15 - Wil Maring & Robert Bowlin (bluegrass/folk/outstanding guitar).
Wed 1/21 - Eric Taylor ( a songwriter's songwriter).
Wed 2/4 - James Lee Stanley ( singer-songwriter& former singing Klingon).
Thur 3/5 Orrin Star (bluegrass- great guitar - twang - humor).
Wed 4/8 - Denise Franke (singer-songwriter extradordinaire.
Thur 4/2 Claude Bourbon (simply fab guitar) tent either house or UU.
add'l TBA.
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Gloria's Music Blog #17 (Oct 1, 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) www.uutampa.org
Unitarian Universalist Church of Tampa (UU Dome) 11400 Morris Bridge Rd, Tampa, FL 33637

B. FOLKIES FOR PHYLLIS. Sunday Oct 5th at Skippers Smokehouse.

C. SOUTH TAMPA HOUSE CONCERTS

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

As of today (Oct 1, 2008) there are four confirmed & a few tentative concerts on the UU Dome schedule. Add'l concerts will be added. Please Stay Tuned.

1. HOLLY GWINN GRAHAM AND JUDY TAMPA & JOHN MCEWEN DOUBLE BILL. 3pm. Sunday Oct 12. see www.uutampa.org for details

2. MICHAEL SMITH Thur Oct 23. Concert 8pm. Doors 7:30 pm. Tickets $15.00 Advance. $20 at the door. www.michaelsmithmusic.com

3. LAUREN PELON presenting The Living Roots of Music. (music & commentary)
Sun Nov 2 at 3pm. see concert page at church website for details.

4. Mid-November either at the house or the UU: Tentative. Chapman Stick player Tom Griesgraber & Guitarist Bert Lams. These musicians are outstanding! Exquisite! Breath-taking.. Classical and beyond.

5. APALACHICOLA DOIN' TIME. Jan 18, 2009. Based on the Radio Documentary about the tri-state water wars -- Florida, Georgia, Alabama. Music & Commentary & Art. Co-sponsored by Friends of Florida Folk & UU Church of Tampa.. Featuring commentators Dale Crider, Bill Beckett & Donna Green Townsend; musicians Steve Gillette & Cindy Mangsen, Mike Jurgensen and others tba; and Florida nature artwork by Roxanne Tobiason

5. KEVIN CONNOLLY. Jan 25, 2009. DETAILS TBA.

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B. FOLKIES FOR PHYLLIS. Sunday Oct 5th, 2008 at Skippers Smokehouse.
FOLKIES FOR PHYLLIS FUNDRAISER

WHO: Mike Jurgensen; John Hancock & the Declaration unplugged; Bunko Squad; Dale Webber & Linda Fackeldey; Pamela Jo Hatley & Steele Olmstead;Ernie Williams & The Barking Dogs

WHEN: Sun Oct 5, 2008. Time: 2pm (from 2- 6pm or so)

WHERE: Skipper's Smokehouse, 910 Skipper Rd, Tampa

SUGGESTED MINIMUM DONATION: $10

INFO: Skippers Smokehouse 813- 971-0666
www.skipperssmokehouse.com
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FROM TRADITIONAL OLD-TIME BANJO PICKIN' TO CONTEMPORARY SINGER-SONGWRITERORIGINALS.

A NOT-T0-BE MISSED MINI-FOLK FEST.

It's that special time of the year. Time for political fundraisers. Phyllis Busansky is running for Supervisor of Elections, Hillsborough County. Folk musicians enjoy supporting political causes. Thus some of the area's finest folk musicians are pleased to be gathering at the SkipperDome in support of Phyllis' campaign. Please keep in mind. "Folk" can cover a lot ofterritory - both traditional & contemporary. From old-timey banjo pickin' to contemporary singer-songwriter originals. This mini-folk fest starts at 2 pm and ends at approximately 6 pm. Altho it's in support of a political campaign, the public is invited to come out and experience fabulous folk music regardless of one's political persuasion.

Our charming Emcee will be Ms Jan Milner. Our able soundguy will be MrBryan Smeed. A fine time will be had by all.

Bios of Performers: MIKE JURGENSEN: http://www.myspace.com/mikejurgensen Mike, a long-time Floridian, cites, among others on the national scene, the likes of James Taylor, David Wilcox and Cheryl Wheeler as influences. On the Florida scene, he cites, among others, the likes of Steve Blackwell andFrank Thomas. Mike performs at acoustic venues and folk festivals aroundthe state where he, with his gentle demeanor and relaxed delivery, isalways a favorite among Florida folk audiences. Several of his originalsongs have either won first place or have been finalists in varioussong-writing competitions, including the Best Florida Song competitions held at the annual Will McLean Folk Festival. Two of his songs are featured in the Edward R. Murrow Award-winning radio documentary"Apalachicola Doin' Time" produced by WUFT in Gainesville. His song "TheGolden Fleece of Tarpon Springs" is featured in a Florida HumanitiesCouncil project entitled "Settlers by the Sea." It's always a pleasure to experience Mike's sweet music.

JOHN HANCOCK & THE DECLARATION UNPLUGGED: John Hancock & The Declaration(of Independence - get it?). That John is one clever guy. John is a familiar face to regulars at Skipper's. He is the guy who greets you atthe entrance to the Skipperdome, checks your ID, takes your ticket moneyand wishes you a fun evening. For this very special occasion, John and his cohorts will take the stage and entertain with his own roots-informedoriginal music as well as selected tasty classics. Be advised, even thoyou may see John at the Skipper's entrance more frequently than on theSkipper's stage, don't be fooled. John is an apt musician who can more than hold his own with the national acts that frequently grace Skipper's stage.

Bunko Squad:
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=202312775

Bunko Squad is Judy Tampa, John McEwen, George Pappas, and Harry Hayward.Bunko Squad sports a former punk-lite rocker and Midnighter with HankBallard; a guitarist who plays djembe, Irish bouzouki, and mandolin prettymuch all at once; a tall-tale-teller from West Virginia; and a drummer whose mouth is bigger than his kit. Quotes from area celebrities:(1) Per Ronny Elliott: "Bunko Squad is as thrilling as a Japanesemonster movie and you barely need sub-titles. I like them way more than snow skiing. Personally, I've never tried skiing. Did I mention how nice and polite they are? I give them an A+." (2) Per Dawn Pendola:"I've never heard any of those songs you play." (3) Per Bill Dudley:"Why would anyone ever write a song like that?" (4) Per Toby Bonar:"Yeah, man, all that stuff about West Virginia is true."

DALE WEBBER & LINDA FACKELDEY: Dale is an award winning masterold-time frailing banjoist. Linda and Dale both sing old-timey style.They have delighted audiences at folk festivals, including earlier thisyear at the annual Florida Folk Festival in White Springs. Mr. Ethnic, djof the WMNF monthly old-time music program and one of the movers andshakers of the Florida Old-time Music Championships, is a Dale & Linda fanand frequently plays their music. Mr. Ethnic knows about these things.Take his word for it: Dale & Linda are the real old timey music deal.

PAMELA JO HATLEY & STEELE OLMSTEAD: http://www.pamelajomusic.com/ Pamela Jo Hatley is a genuine country girl from Alabama who learned tosing in the church choir. She was born and raised on a farm in thefoothills of the Appalachians and has family roots in Sand Mountain,Alabama, from whence many great "old-time" musicians have come. PamelaJo sings and plays guitar and claw-hammer banjo. Her vocals are sweet andpure, bathed in southern charm. She performs music rooted deep in earlyAmerican history, pre-civil war era and beyond the seas to the "oldcountry." Pamela Jo has performed at the Florida Folk Festival, PinellasFolk Festival, and many other folk and acoustic venues. At the 25th AnnualFlorida Old Time Music Championship (2006) she earned first place inwomen's vocals and beginning banjo. On frequent occasions, Pamela Jo is accompanied by her able side-kick Steele Olmstead. Such will be the case at the Folkies for Phyllis event.

ERNIE WILLIAMS & THE BARKING DOGS: Ernie, whose day job is that ofProfessor of Philosophy at Saint Leo University, and whose clawhammerbanjo playing and singing is something to behold, is a member of anacoustic jam group, The Barking Dogs. The "dogs," who meet weekly in SanAntonio, are putting their show on the road -- the road to Skipper'sSmokehouse that is.

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C. SOUTH TAMPA HOUSE CONCERTS ADVANCE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED (gsholloway@email.com ) Send me an RSVP & I'll send you all the particulars.

As of today (Oct 1,2008) here's what's on the schedule.

1. Fri Oct 31. Doors 7:30. Concert 8:00. BRYAN BOWERS -- (aka Mr Autoharp ) http://www.somagency.com/BryanBowers( I've already gotten several RSVP's for Bryan )

2. Mid-November either at the house or the UU: Tentative. Chapman Stick player Tom Griesgraber & Guitarist Bert Lams. These musicians are outstanding! Exquisite! Breath-taking.. Classical and beyond.

3. Late Nov/Early Dec: Pete Merrigan & maybe T.C. Carr --

4. A Peek into '09: 1/16 - Wil Maring & Robert Bowlin. 1/21 - Eric Taylor. 2/4 - James Lee Stanley. 4/8 - Denise Franke. 4/2 Claude Bourbon tent either house or UU. 4/10 Deering Duo tent either house or UU.
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Gloria's Music Blog #16 (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) www.uutampa.org

Unitarian Universalist Church of Tampa (UU Dome) 11400 Morris Bridge Rd, Tampa, FL 33637

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 (Aug 4, 2008) there are two confirmed concerts on the UU Dome schedule.

1. ELLIS PAUL Mon Sept 22. 2008. Concert 8pm. Doors 7:30pm. Tickets $15.00 Advance. $20.00 at the door. www.ellispaul.com

2. MICHAEL SMITH Thur Oct 23. Concert 8pm. Doors 7:30 pm. Tickets $15.00 Advance. $20 at the door. www.michaelsmithmusic.com

3. Additional concerts may be added. So stay tuned. In the meantime mark your calendar for Ellis on 9/22 and Michael on 10/23.

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B. VARIOUS CONCERTS/EVENTS I'M HELPING TO ORGANIZE
(SARA HICKMAN House Concert; FOFF STAGE @ NEW PT RICHEY FOUNDER'S DAY CELEBRATION )

1. Sat Aug 9. 8pm. I'm co-hosting a house concert in Treasure Island featuring SARA HICKMAN w/KAREN ZACK opening. RSVP's mandatory. Gimme a shout & I'll send you the particulars. www.sarahickman.com

2. Sat/Sun Sept 27 & 28. I'm helping organize the Friends of Florida Folk Stage at the New Port Richey Founder's Day Festival. Check out the details at www.foff.org www.newportricheymainstreet.com
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C. SOUTH TAMPA HOUSE CONCERTS

ADVANCE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED (gsholloway@email.com ) Send me an RSVP & I'll send you all the particulars.

As of today (Aug 4,2008) here's what's on the schedule.

1. Thurs Sept 25. Doors 7:30. Concert 8:00. BEN PRESTAGE.
http://bluesboys.com/home/ben-prestage/
http://www.myspace.com/bprestage

2. Fri Oct 31. Doors 7:30. Concert 8:00. BRYAN BOWERS
http://www.somagency.com/BryanBowers
( I've already gotten several RSVP's for Bryan )

3. A Peek into '09: Eric Taylor 1/21; James Lee Stanley 2/4; Denise Franke 4/8;

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