GLORIA'S MUSIC BLOG #34 (as of 06/10/2011)
C. AZALEA PARK (ORLANDO) HOUSE CONCERT. OCCASIONAL CATCH AS CATCH CAN CONCERTS AT MY MOM'S HOUSE IN ORLANDO. WE HAD OUR FIRST ONE IN NOV 2010. MET SOME MIGHTY NICE FOLKS WHO SEEMED TO ENJOY THE CONCERT.
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Beth McKee, who moved to Orlando a dozen years ago, is a Mississippi native and former New Orleanian. She’s a piano player in the mold of Professor Longhair and a jook- joint trained blues belter. She also does a fine job of finding her way around an accordion. One can hear elements of cajun, rock, blues, soul, gospel and country in her music. Beth will be bringing her trio incarnation to the UU Dome concert; ie, Juan Perez and Dan Walters, both seasoned musicians in their own right, will be backing her up.
The Beth McKee Trio at the UU Dome promises to be a high energy, highly entertaining event. Don’t miss it.
WHO: Charlie Morris & FriendsWHEN: Sunday Sept 18, 2011; TIME: Concert 3 pm. Doors 2:30 pm; COST: $8 advance. $12 door.
http://bluespages.com/charliemorris/ http://www.myspace.com/charliegator
Charlie, who makes his home in St Pete, is a touring musician, including abroad. His music reflects his personality, ie; he’s a sweetheart of a guy – a caring individual with a great sense of humor. He’s also a very talented songwriter – singer - instrumentalist. When he’s not on tour, he performs locally - much to the delight of his local fans. His latest CD, The Forest, is being released in September. Thus, his Dome Concert will be a CD Release Party.
Per Bonds at Big Leather Couch: Mr. Morris has the sound that I love. He knows how to pick a guitar and make it sing. There is that down-home blues/rock and roll quality about his songs that makes my feet begin tapping as soon as he hits the first note. In concert, he and the band have that funky tightness that might remind you of bands like Little Feat.
Per Derral, KCHO, Reading CA: "This is a lot of fun!"
For sure – A LOT OF FUN - and great music - is what’s in store for us when Charlie Morris & Friends take the stage at the UU Dome.
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3. LOOKING WAY AHEAD: Friday Feb 3, 2012: Richard Smith & Julie Adams at the UU Dome
STAY TUNED. ADD’L CONCERTS WILL BE ADDED TO THE UU DOME LINEUP.
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B. SOUTH TAMPA HOUSE CONCERTS . ( STHC) - WESTSHORE/GANDY AREA. RSVP Required.
2. Mon July 4, 2011. Muriel Anderson 4th of July Party/ Concert/ Post-Concert Song Circle – Jam @ STHC
Schedule: 2-3pm doors/socializing.
3-4:15 Muriel in Concert.
4:15 – 5:15ish song circle/jam led by Muriel
suggested donation $15 – $20 per person for Muriel.
Whether she's playing an unusual harp guitar, or a more common acoustic guitar; whether she's playing Chet Atkins-style or classical-style, or you name it-style, Muriel Anderson is an amazing guitarist. She can virtually transform a guitar into a lyrical choir, a marching band, a Japanese koto, or a Bluegrass band. She astounds audiences with her technique and endears them with her sense of humor. As one of the country’s foremost fingerstyle guitarists, she crosses the genres of folk, classical, jazz, bluegrass and international music. One of her many accomplishments is that she is the first woman to have won the National Fingerpicking Guitar Championship. Muriel Anderson is revered by guitarists and audiences worldwide. P.S. She’s also a fine singer-songwriter.
SAM PACETTI has achieved a dazzling command of the steel-string guitar. Not only does Sam play well - he sings well too. Plus he's also a songwriter and includes orginals in his music mix. A mesmerizing live performer, Sam
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5. Tues Nov 8, 2011, KEN PERLMAN & ALAN JABBOUR @ STHC
Old-Time Fiddling and Clawhammer Banjo Picking by Two of the Greats!
Alan and Ken have redefined that great American invention, the fiddle-banjo duet, and brought it to new heights of complexity. Alan’s powerful fiddling style, with its syncopated bowing patterns and lyrical texture, is offset perfectly by Ken’s inspired approach to clawhammer banjo, which explores chord inversions, harmony lines, voice leading, note-for-note playing, and counter-melody. Their performances testify to the grace, beauty, and power of Appalachian music.
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6. Wed Nov 9, 2011, SMALL POTATOES @ STHC
This duo is comprised of Jacquie Manning and Rich Prezioso. They are entertaining, energetic, eclectic and extremely talented. At their performances, one hears two great voices, fine guitar playing, and a touch of tin whistle, flute, mandolin, bodhran, and other percussion toys. Ya don't wanna dare miss the SPUDS.
7. Early December 2011. Date TBA. LAURIE MCCLAIN & KAREN MAL @ STHC
KAREN MALL 
LAURIE MCCLAIN
http://www.karenmal.com http://www.lauriemcclain.com
always honors the fundamental mysteries of the human journey. In this Mecca of songwriters, she is a gem of uniqueness and authenticity." - Mike Kearns, Nashville, TN
8. Thurs Dec 29 2011 JON SHAIN @ STHC – Tentative
JON SHAIN
Jon Shain is a veteran singer-songwriter who's been turning heads for years with his words, his fiery acoustic guitar work, and his evolved musical style - combining improvised piedmont blues with bluegrass, swing, and ragtime.“A solo set by a fine North Carolina singer-songer with hella guitar chops marinated in swing, ragtime, and piedmont blues. The former rocker mixes rustic tales of the new South (“Scratch Card Sally”) and old (“Joe Turner Ridin’ Down Main Street”) with beateous evergreens like “Pretty Peggy-O.””Richard Gehr, The Village Voice, NY, NY
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C. AZALEA PARK (ORLANDO) HOUSE CONCERT. OCCASIONAL CATCH AS CATCH CAN CONCERTS AT MY MOM'S HOME IN ORLANDO. We had our first one in Nov 2010. It featured the inimitable, irrepressible PHIL LEE. It may be that we’ll have a repeat performance by Phil Nov 2011. Stay tuned for further developments.
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posted by gloria at 7:27 PM
