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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