Gloria's Music

GLORIA'S MUSIC BLOG #38 (AS OF 12/10/2011)

2011-12-10T07:51:00.000-08:00

I AM DIRECTLY INVOLVED W/THE BELOW CONCERTS/EVENTS - EITHER COORDINATING OR PRODUCING . THANKS A MILLION FOR FOR HELPING KEEP THIS MUSIC ALIVE AND FLOURISHING. IF YOU'D LIKE TO RECEIVE EMAIL NOTICES OF "MY" CONCERTS, PLEASE SO ADVISE @ GSHOLLOWAY AT EMAIL DOT COM.

I've recently been trying to figure out how to negotiate facebook. You can find me here: Gloria on Facebook

I’ve also started a second blog www.glorialovesmusic.blogspot.com which contains a little bit of different info than this one (altho there’s some overlap).

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UU DOME. CONCERTS IN THE UU DOME, UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH OF TAMPA, (UU DOME), 11400 MORRIS BRIDGE RD, TAMPA, FL 33637, INFO: 813-988-8188. WWW.UUTAMPA.ORG(CLICK ON CONCERTS.) PLEASE NOTE. YOU CAN PURCHASE TICKETS IN ADVANCE VIA THE CHURCH WEBSITE.www.uutampa.org

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STHC. SOUTH TAMPA HOUSE CONCERTS (WESTSHORE/GANDY AREA) . RSVP'S NECESSARY. TO RSVP, EMAIL ME AT GSHOLLOWAY AT EMAIL DOT COM

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Azalea Park House Concerts/Orlando. I occasionally host a house concert at my mom’s home in Orlando. RSVP'S NECESSARY. TO RSVP, EMAIL ME AT GSHOLLOWAY AT EMAIL DOT COM

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FOFF. FRIENDS OF FLORIDA FOLK. www.foff.org

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Best Laid Plans. Check & make sure a concert is happening before showing up. Also, please remember. RSVPs are required for the house concerts

2011 (two remaining concerts for 2011)

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STHC: Fri, Dec 16, 2011. 8pm.

Michael Dan Ehmig, David Muse, Sal Belloise

http://www.discogs.com/artist/Michael+Dan+Ehmig

http://www.davidmuse.com http://sallivefromclearwater.com

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STHC: Thur Dec 29, 2011. 8pm.

Jon Shain www.jonshain.com

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2012 Calendar

STHC: Wed Jan 11, 2012. 8pm.

Moonshine Holler; www.reverbnation.com/moonshineholler

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FOFF FEST (Friends of Florida Folk) Sat Jan 14, 2012.

FOFF/WSLR Co-Pro.

Celebrating 30 years of FOFF. 60 years of The Florida Folk Festival.

Where: WSLR Studios. 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota, FL 34236

www.foff.org www.wslr.org

Foff Fest encompasses FOFF’s annual membership meeting (12:30 – 2:30); free mini-fest (3:00 – 5:45); ticketed concert (7:30 ).

MEMBERSHIP MEETING (open to the public). DOORS: Noon.

The meeting consists of 3 parts. (1) 12:30-1:45: business session. (2) 1:45- 2:00: Elaine McGrath, 2012 Fla Folk FestivalCoordinator, reporting on Festival plans. (3) 2:00 - 2:30 Keynote Speakers THE BULLARD BROTHERS.

AFTERNOON FREE MINI-FEST:

3:15 – 3:45 Mindy Simmons http://mindysimmons.com/

3:50 - 4:20 Liz Pennock & Dr Blues. A tribute to Diamond Teeth Mary. http://www.lizpennock.com/

4:20 – 4:40 Break

4:40 - 5:10 The Bullard Brothers

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGdaS1HGmAM

5:15 – 5:45 John French http://johnfrenchsongs.com/

TICKETED CONCERT ($10 advance. $15 door.):

(Advance pay at the FOFF Website via the "donation" link @ the top left on the home page. A cy of the receipt will suffice as a ticket)

Doors. 7:00. Concert 7:30

FEATURING:

REBECCA ZAPEN & HER DREAM TEAM http://www.zapen.coSm/

with ISHMAEL KATZ OPENING http://www.ishmaelkatz.com/

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STHC: Thurs Jan 19, 2012. 8pm. Jeni & Billy

http://www.jeniandbilly.com/

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UU DOME: Sun Jan 22, 2012. 3pm. Andrew Hardin & Jeannie Burns (of the Burns Sisters)

http://www.andrewhardin.com/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2tib4w26nY

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STHC: Wed Jan 25, 2012. 8pm. Small Potatoes (tentative);

www.smallpotatoesmusic.com

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UU DOME: Thurs Feb 2, 2012. 8pm. Richard Smith & Julie Adams;

www.richardsmithmusic.com

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STHC: Tues Feb 14, 2012. 8pm. Audrey Auld (Happy Valentines Day )

per Ronny Elliott: Audrey’s the best country singer since Patsy Cline.

www.audreyauld.com

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UU DOME: Sun Feb 19, 2012. 3 pm. Ronny Cox w/Radoslav Lorkovic & Karen Mal ( In addition to sharing his music while wearing his musician’s hat, Ronny, will also – while wearing his actor’s hat, tell us about his new book re the 40th anniversary of Deliverance. In that movie Ronny appeared in one of the most – if not THE MOST! – memorable movie scenes ever )

www.ronnycox.com http://www.radoslavlorkovic.com

www.karenmal.com/

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STHC: Wed Feb 29, 2012. 8pm. Castlebay

www.castlebay.net

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Azalea Park House Concert/Orlando:

Wed Mar 7, 2012. 8pm. Paul Geremia www.paulgeremia.org

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UUDOME: Sun Mar 18, 2012. 3pm. Arvel Bird http://arvelbird.com/

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STHC: Wed Apr 25, 2012. 8pm. Panama Red www.panamaredmusic.com/

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STHC: Oct ? 2012. 8pm. Claude Bourbon (date tba) http://www.claudebourbon.org/

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STHC: Tues Oct 16, 2012. 8pm. Doug Adamz Doug Adamz

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STAY TUNED. ADD'L CONCERTS MAY BE ADDED

GLORIA'S MUSIC BLOG #37 (AS OF 11/25/2011)

2011-11-25T15:49:00.000-08:00

I AM DIRECTLY INVOLVED W/THE BELOW CONCERTS/EVENTS - EITHER COORDINATING OR PRODUCING . THANKS A MILLION FOR FOR HELPING KEEP THIS MUSIC ALIVE AND FLOURISHING. IF YOU'D LIKE TO RECEIVE EMAIL NOTICES OF "MY" CONCERTS, PLEASE SO ADVISE @ GSHOLLOWAY AT EMAIL DOT COM.

I've recently been trying to figure out how to negotiate facebook. You can find me here: Gloria on Facebook

I’ve also started a second blog www.glorialovesmusic.blogspot.com which contains a little bit of different info than this one (altho there’s some overlap).

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STHC. SOUTH TAMPA HOUSE CONCERTS (WESTSHORE/GANDY AREA) . RSVP'S NECESSARY. TO RSVP, EMAIL ME AT GSHOLLOWAY AT EMAIL DOT COM

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FOFF. FRIENDS OF FLORIDA FOLK. www.foff.org

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Best Laid Plans. Check & make sure a concert is happening before showing up. Also, please remember. RSVPs are required for the house concerts.

2011 Calendar

STHC: Wed Dec 7, 2011. 8pm.

Laurie McClain & Karen Mal;

www.lauriemcclain.com www.karenmal.com

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STHC: Thur Dec 29, 2011. 8pm.

Jon Shain www.jonshain.com

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2012 Calendar

STHC: Wed Jan 11, 2012. 8pm.

Moonshine Holler;

www.reverbnation.com/moonshineholler

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FOFF FEST (Friends of Florida Folk) Sat Jan 14, 2012.

FOFF/WSLR Co-Pro.

Celebrating 30 years of FOFF. 60 years of The Florida Folk Festival.

Where: WSLR Studios. 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota, FL 34236

www.foff.org www.wslr.org

Foff Fest encompasses FOFF’s annual membership meeting (12:30 – 2:30); free mini-fest (3:00 – 5:45); ticketed concert (7:30 ).

The Bullard Brothers are the keynote speakers at the membership meeting.

Mini-Fest Performers are:

3:15 – 3:45 Mindy Simmons http://mindysimmons.com/

3:50 - 4:20 Liz Pennock & Dr Blues. A tribute to Diamond Teeth Mary. http://www.lizpennock.com/

4:20 – 4:40 Break

4:40 - 5:10 The Bullard Brothers http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGdaS1HGmAM

5:15 – 5:45 John French http://johnfrenchsongs.com/

TICKETED CONCERT ($10 advance. $15 door.)

(Advance pay at the FOFF Website via the "donation" link @ the top left on the home page. A cy of the receipt will suffice as a ticket)

Doors. 7:00.

Concert 7:30

FEATURING:

REBECCA ZAPEN & HER DREAM TEAM http://www.zapen.com/

with ISHMAEL KATZ OPENING http://www.ishmaelkatz.com/

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STHC: Thurs Jan 19, 2012. 8pm. Jeni & Billy (tentative)

http://www.jeniandbilly.com/

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STHC: Wed Jan 25, 2012. 8pm. Small Potatoes (tentative);

www.smallpotatoesmusic.com

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UU DOME: Thurs Feb 2, 2012. 8pm. Richard Smith & Julie Adams;

www.richardsmithmusic.com

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STHC: Tues Feb 14, 2012. 8pm. Audrey Auld (Happy Valentines Day )

per Ronny Elliott: Audrey’s the best country singer since Patsy Cline.

www.audreyauld.com

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www.ronnycox.com http://www.radoslavlorkovic.com

www.karenmal.com/

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STHC: Wed Feb 29, 2012. 8pm. Castlebay (tentative);

www.castlebay.net

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STHC: Wed Mar 7, 2012. 8pm. Paul Geremia www.paulgeremia.org

UUDOME: Sun Mar 18, 2012. 3pm. Arvel Bird http://arvelbird.com/

STHC: Wed Apr 25, 2012. 8pm. Panama Red www.panamaredmusic.com/

STHC: Oct ? 2012. 8pm. Claude Bourbon (date tba) http://www.claudebourbon.org/

STHC: Tues Oct 16, 2012. 8pm. Doug Adamz Doug Adamz

STAY TUNED. ADD'L CONCERTS MAY BE ADDED.

GLORIA'S MUSIC BLOG #36 (AS OF 10/23/2011)

2011-10-23T20:13:00.000-07:00

GLORIA'S MUSIC BLOG #36 (as of 10/23/2011)

I AM DIRECTLY INVOLVED W/THE BELOW CONCERTS/EVENTS - EITHER COORDINATING OR PRODUCING . THANKS A MILLION FOR FOR HELPING KEEP THIS MUSIC ALIVE AND FLOURISHING. IF YOU'D LIKE TO RECEIVE EMAIL NOTICES OF "MY" CONCERTS, PLEASE SO ADVISE @ GSHOLLOWAY AT EMAIL DOT COM.

I've recently been trying to figure out how to negotiate facebook. You can find me here: Gloria on Facebook

I’ve also started a second blog www.glorialovesmusic.blogspot.com which contains a little bit of different info than this one (altho there’s some overla).

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STHC. SOUTH TAMPA HOUSE CONCERTS (WESTSHORE/GANDY AREA) . RSVP'S NECESSARY. TO RSVP, EMAIL ME AT GSHOLLOWAY AT EMAIL DOT COM

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FOFF. FRIENDS OF FLORIDA FOLK. www.foff.org

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Best Laid Plans. Check & make sure a concert is happening before showing up. Also, please remember. RSVPs are required for the house concerts.

2011

STHC: Wed Oct 26, 2011. 8pm. Mean Mary; http://meanmary.com

STHC: Sun Nov 6, 2011. 6pm. Phil Lee; http://www.phillee1.com/

STHC: Tue Nov 8, 2011. 8pm. Ken Perlman & Alan Jabbour; www.kenperlman.com/ensembles.htm

www.kenperlman.com www.alanjabbour.com

STHC: Wed Nov 9, 2011. 8pm. Small Potatoes; www.smallpotatoesmusic.com

STHC: Tues Nov 15, 2011. 8pm. Butch Hancock; http://www.butchhancock.net/

UUDOME: Thurs Nov 17, 2011. 8pm. Maddie MacNeil; http://www.madelinemacneil.com/home/

STHC: Wed Dec 7, 2011. 8pm. Laurie McClain & Karen Mal;

www.lauriemcclain.com www.karenmal.com

UUDOME: Tentative. Sun Dec 11, 2011. 5pm.

Beth McKee Trio

STHC: Thur Dec 29, 2011. 8pm. Jon Shain

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2012

STHC: Wed Jan 11, 2012. 8pm. Tentative Moonshine Holler;

www.reverbnation.com/moonshineholler

FOFF/WSLR Co-Pro in Sarasota: Sat Jan 14, 2012.

FOFF FEST (details tba); www.foff.org www.wslr.org

STHC: Thurs Jan 19, 2012. 8pm. Tentative Jeni & Billy

http://www.jeniandbilly.com/

UU DOME: Thurs Feb 2, 2012. 8pm. Richard Smith & Julie Adams;

www.richardsmithmusic.com

STHC: Tues Feb 14, 2012. 8pm. Audrey Auld (Happy Valentines Day )

audreyauld.com

UU DOME: Sun Feb 19, 2012. 2 pm. Ronny Cox w/Radoslav Lorkovic & Karen Mal ( In addition to sharing his music while wearing his musician’s hat, Ronny, will also – while wearing his actor’s hat, tell us about his new book re the 40th anniversary of Deliverance. In that movie Ronny appeared in one of the most – if not THE MOST! – memorable movie scenes ever )

www.ronnycox.com http://www.radoslavlorkovic.com

www.karenmal.com/

STHC: Wed Feb 29, 2012. 8pm. Castlebay (tentative);

www.castlebay.net

STHC: Wed Mar 7, 2012. 8pm. Paul Geremia

UUDOME: Sun Mar 18, 2012. 3pm. Arvel Bird arvelbird.com

STHC: Thur Apr 5, 2012. 8pm. Darden Smith

STHC: Oct ? 2012. 8pm. Claude Bourbon (date tba)

STHC: Tues Oct 16, 2012. 8pm. Doug Adamz

Doug Adamz

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GLORIA'S MUSIC BLOG #35 (as of 08/23/2011)

2011-08-23T14:54:00.000-07:00

I've recently been trying to figure out how to negotiate facebook. You can find me here: Gloria on Facebook

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STHC. SOUTH TAMPA HOUSE CONCERTS (WESTSHORE/GANDY AREA) . RSVP'S NECESSARY. TO RSVP, EMAIL ME AT GSHOLLOWAY AT EMAIL DOT COM

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FOFF. FRIENDS OF FLORIDA FOLK. www.foff.org

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Best Laid Plans. Check & make sure a concert is happening before showing up. Also, please remember. RSVPs are required for the house concerts.

2011

STHC: Wed Sep 7, 2011. 8pm. Sam Pacetti ; video from previous STHC www.sampacetti.com

UU DOME: Sun Sept 18, 2011. 3 pm. Charlie Morris & Friends ( Charlie - guitar, Dobro, vocals; Tom Bell - guitar, vocals; Mike Chavers - bass, vocals ); Charlie Morris www.tommybell.org www.mikechavers.blogspot.com www.uutampa.org

STHC: Mon Sept 26, 2011. 8pm. Amilia K. Spicer; www.amiliaspicer.com

UU DOME: Fri Oct 7, 2011. 8 pm. Jim "Kimo" West; http://www.jimkimowest.com/

STHC: Sun Oct 9, 2011. 6pm. Randall Bramblett; www.randallbramblett.com

UU DOME: Fri Oct 21, 2011. 8 pm. Joe Craven & Jon Shain; www.joecraven.com www.jonshain.com www.uutampa.org

STHC: Wed Oct 26, 2011. 8pm. Mean Mary; http://meanmary.com

STHC: Tue Nov 8, 2011. 8pm. Ken Perlman & Alan Jabbour; www.kenperlman.com/ensembles.htm www.kenperlman.com www.alanjabbour.com

STHC: Wed Nov 9, 2011. 8pm. Small Potatoes; www.smallpotatoesmusic.com

STHC: Tues Nov 15, 2011. 8pm. Butch Hancock; http://www.butchhancock.net/

STHC: Wed Dec 7, 2011. 8pm. Laurie McClain & Karen Mal; www.lauriemcclain.com www.karenmal.com

2012

STHC: Wed Jan 11, 2012. 8pm. Tentative Moonshine Holler; www.reverbnation.com/moonshineholler Tentative

FOFF/WSLR Co-Pro in Sarasota: Sat Jan 14, 2012. . FOFF FEST (details tba); www.foff.org www.wslr.org

STHC: Thurs Jan 19, 2012. 8pm. Tentative Jeni & Billy http://www.jeniandbilly.com/

STHC or UU Dome. Tentative. Late Jan, 2012. Peter Cooper & Eric Brace; Peter Cooper & Eric Brace; Red Beet Records (for a music treat, watch them live on www.stageit.com )

UU DOME: Thurs Feb 2, 2012. 8pm. Richard Smith & Julie Adams; www.richardsmithmusic.com www.uutampa.org

UU DOME: Sun Feb 12, 2012. 3pm. Audrey Auld; audreyauld.com www.uutampa.org

STHC: Wed Feb 29, 2012. 8pm. Castlebay (tentative); www.castlebay.net

UUDOME: Sun Mar 18, 2012. 3pm. Arvel Bird; arvelbird.com www.uutampa.org

STHC: Wed Oct 16, 2012. 8pm. Doug Adamz Doug Adamz

GLORIA'S MUSIC BLOG #34 (as of 06/10/2011)

2011-06-13T19:27:00.000-07:00

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A. CONCERTS IN THE UU DOME, UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH OF TAMPA, (UU DOME), 11400 MORRIS BRIDGE RD, TAMPA, FL 33637, INFO: 813-988-8188. WWW.UUTAMPA.ORG (CLICK ON CONCERTS.) PLEASE NOTE. YOU CAN PURCHASE TICKETS IN ADVANCE VIA THE CHURCH WEBSITE.

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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

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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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A. CONCERTS IN THE UU DOME:

1. THE BETH MCKEE TRIO @ The UU Dome

Beth McKee

THE BETH MCKEE TRIO

WHEN: Sunday July 10, 2011; TIME: Concert 3 pm. Doors 2:30 pm; COST: $10 advance. $15 door.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ej8yHSt92b0

www.bethmckee.com

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.

2. CHARLIE MORRIS & FRIENDS @ THE UU DOME

WHO: Charlie Morris & Friends

WHEN: 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.

1. Wed June 29, 2011. RONNY ELLIOTT, in a South Tampa house concert. Doors open: 7:30 pm. Concert: 8 pm . $10 - $20 suggested donation

Ronny has once again been invited to perform at the wonderful Woody Guthrie Free Folk Festival in Okemah, OK (Woody's birthplace). This is a free festival. The audience doesn't pay to attend. The musicians don't get paid to perform. They do it for the love of what Woody stood for and the honor of being invited to participate in the festival. This is a perfect festival for Ronny. Craig & I have attended the festival in the past and we’ve seen first hand just how much those folks in Okemah appreciate & love our Ronny & vice versa.

Lets get together & enjoy Ronny's great music & send Ronny to Okemah with some spending money in his pocket.

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2. Mon July 4, 2011. Muriel Anderson 4th of July Party/ Concert/ Post-Concert Song Circle – Jam @ STHC

http://www.murielanderson.com/

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.

Muriel Anderson with the late great Les Paul

2011"Just one hell of a great player …a great personality and what I like is the touch that Muriel has on the guitar, the way she plays it like we all wish to play." …Les Paul

"Acoustic guitarist Muriel Anderson... has justifiably gained a reputation as one of the world's best, and most versatile, guitar instrumentalists." ...Chicago Tribune

"This woman, who I first thought was a little girl, walked to the front of the room, picked up a large guitar and sat down in a chair & commenced to play the most amazing guitar-music I've ever heard. I couldn't believe my eyes or ears."... Carl Wade upon attending Muriel's concert in Tampa (at the UU Dome) a few years ago.

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.

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3. Wed Sept 7, 2011 SAM PACETTI @ STHC

7:30 doors. 8:00 concert. $15 – $20 suggested donation for Sam

http://www.sampacetti.com/
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

seamlessly melds head-spinning guitar pyrotechnics and raw emotion into one breathtaking package. Tradition and innovation neatly balance in Sam's music, the whole infused by a relentless intelligence. Martin Simpson and Merle Travis are touchstones, and while there are strong elements of the Leo Kottke/John Renbourn school of guitar wizardry throughout his work, there is a powerful raw emotionality evident as well - an earthy sensuality more reminiscent of a Greg Brown or a red-dirt blues master than of a musical academic.

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4. Wed Oct 26, 2011, MEAN MARY @ STHC

7:30 doors. 8:00 concert. $15 – $20 suggested per person donation for Mary

MEAN MARY

www/meanmary.com

Mary’s renown as a commanding vocalist, a multi-instrumentalist of formidable speed on the banjo and fiddle, and a unique, arresting performer has gained her an international fan base. She’s actually not all that mean either.

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5. Tues Nov 8, 2011, KEN PERLMAN & ALAN JABBOUR @ STHC

7:30 doors. 8:00 concert. $20 suggested donation per person for Ken & Alan

KEN PERLMAN & ALAN JABBOUR

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

7:30 doors. 8:00 concert. $15-$20 suggested donation per person for The Spuds (Jacquie & Rich) .

SMALL POTATOES

www.smallpotatoesmusic.com
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.

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7. Early December 2011. Date TBA. LAURIE MCCLAIN & KAREN MAL @ STHC

KAREN MALL LAURIE MCCLAIN

http://www.karenmal.com http://www.lauriemcclain.com

"I am in awe of Karen's singing. Her voice is oneof those rare gifts that make singing seem effortless" - Slaid leaves, Rounder recording artist

"Laurie turns each venue into her own living room, and each listener into a new friend with her disarming humor and passionate performance. Laurie's songs explore the themes of identity, growth, friendship and love in a way that
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

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8. Thurs Dec 29 2011 JON SHAIN @ STHC – Tentative

JON SHAIN

http://www.jonshain.com/about.html

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

PLEASE STAY TUNED. ADD’L CONCERTS MAY BE ADDED TO THE SOUTH TAMPA HOUSE CONCERTS LINEUP.

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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.

http://www.nodepression.com/profile/PhilLee

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2011-03-30T15:16:00.000-07:00

GLORIA'S MUSIC BLOG #33 (as of 03/30/2011)

I AM DIRECTLY INVOLVED WITH THE BELOW CONCERTS/EVENTS - EITHER COORDINATING OR PRODUCING . THANKS A MILLION FOR YOUR PAST & FUTURE SUPPORT FOR HELPING KEEP THIS MUSIC ALIVE AND FLOURISHING. IF YOU'D LIKE TO RECEIVE EMAIL NOTICES OF "MY" CONCERTS, PLEASE SO ADVISE.

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, UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH OF TAMPA (UU DOME), 11400 MORRIS BRIDGE RD, TAMPA, FL 33637, INFO: 813-988-8188. WWW.UUTAMPA.ORG(CLICK ON CONCERTS.) PLEASE NOTE. YOU CAN PURCHASE TICKETS IN ADVANCE VIA THE CHURCH WEBSITE.

B. SOUTH TAMPA HOUSE CONCERTS (WESTSHORE/GANDY AREA) . RSVP'S NECESSARY. TO RSVP, EMAIL ME AT GSHOLLOWAY AT EMAIL DOT COM

C. AZALEA PARK (ORLANDO) HOUSE CONCERT. I'M PLANNING ON HOSTING 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. DONT HAVE ANY ADD'L ONES SCHEDULED FOR NOW - BUT STAY TUNED AS MORE MIGHT MATERIALIZE.

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A. CONCERTS IN THE UU DOME

SINGING TREE ( http://lloydgoldstein.com/ )

FOLK MUSIC WITH A CLASSICAL TWIST!

May 8, Sunday, Concert: 2:30 pm. Doors: 2:00 pm. ( Note – Concert Time is 2:30 ! This is earlier than usual. ) $12 advance. $15 door.

Singing Tree (Lloyd Goldstein on double bass. Ray Belanger on hammered dulcimer) performs a unique and varied program of folk music from around the world plus Lloyd’s original compositions. Ray’s approach to the hammered dulcimer ranges from lyrical and melodic to energetic and exciting. Lloyd often employs the bow in a way that suggests the sound of a huge cello. Together they cover a wide range of musical styles, including traditional, contemporary and classical.

With the vibrant acoustic sound of their fine instruments and the originality and inventiveness of their arrangements, they leave their audiences amazed and elated .

Per Tricia Bratton, London, England: “We were fortunate to hear a concert by these amazing players on the eve of our cruise. Ray is a champion hammered dulcimer player steeped in the folk tradition; Lloyd had been a player with a symphony orchestra for twenty years before they met and began to influence each other’s playing. Their album SINGING TREE is a treat for the ears.

THERE’S NO BETTER WAY TO SPEND MOTHER’S DAY AFTERNOON THAN AT THE UU DOME WITH SINGING TREE!

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B. SOUTH TAMPA HOUSE CONCERTS (STHC) WESTSHORE/GANDY AREA.

1. Wed Apr 13, 2011. JIMMY CROWLEY & MARLA FIBISH: Irish & Irish. http://www.jimmycrowley.com/c-f.htm

Jimmy and Marla are a compelling combination. Their sound evolves from their shared love for mandolin family instruments. They take delight in the playful dialogue between their instruments, filled with happy harmonies, frivolous fills and colorful counterpoint. Jimmy sings from his amazing song repertoire and Marla pulls out her favorite jigs, reels, and party pieces to deliver a variety of traditional music together on mandolin, mandola, bouzouki, mandocello and guitar.

Per Micheal O Sulleabhain, Irish World Centre, University of Limerick: Jimmy is a musical icon in Irish tradition. He sings out from his own ground to a world of listeners and the lift and lilt of his voice is the listeners’ joy." Per Dirty Linen: An unCorked bottle of delight overflowing with good spirits, effervescent vocals and brimful of good bouzouki and guitar playing.

Marla Fibish is a San Francisco native and a long-time feature of the SF Bay Area Irish music scene. Per Dennis Cahill: Some of the best mandolin playing in Irish music. Per Kevin Carr, Folkworks: Marla is a wonder on the mandolin; rhythmic beyond imagination, clear as a bell tone, great invention, lovely ornaments at just the right times and places, and a sureness and ease that allows the listener to relax and be carried away.

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2. Thurs Apr 21, 2011. BROTHER SUN www.brothersunmusic.com

Pat Wictor, Joe Jencks and Greg Greenway have formed a dynamic new male trio. Their harmonies, as much as their lyrics, tell what they are about: warm as a campfire, stirring as a gospel church, rousing as a call to arms. Calling upon contemporary songwriting, and informed by the deep roots of gospel, blues, and folk, the trio weaves a tapestry of harmony that is brilliantly fresh and yet familiar. Nationally touring folk artists from three major points on the map - Boston, New York, and Chicago - Pat, Joe and Greg celebrate the amazing power of singing together. Their combined musical skills should make for an unforgettable evening - three rich voices blending on a well-crafted foundation of guitar, slide guitar, and piano (keyboard ).

You can listen to Brother Sun on the MUSIC section of their web site http://www.brothersunmusic.com/

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3. Thurs Apr 28, 2011. BILL STAINES http://www.acousticmusic.com/staines/

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Per the Washington Post: "A craftsman who has cobbled together evocative details, pithy aphorisms and singalong melodies into a trunkful of unassuming, marvelous songs." Over the decades, we have heard Bill singing on Garrison Keillor's A Prairie Home Companion, HBO's award winning series Deadwood, and Public Radio's Mountain Stage. Additionally, his music has been used in a number of films including Off and Running, with Cyndi Lauper, and The Return of the Secaucus Seven, John Sayles' debut as a writer- director.

Bill's music is a slice of Americana, reflecting with the same ease his feelings about the prairie people of the Midwest or the adventurers of the Yukon, the on-the-road truckers, or the everyday workers that make up this land.

Many of Bill's songs have appeared in grade school music books, church hymnals, and scouting campfire songbooks; he is one of only a few songwriters to have eight songs published in the classic song collection, Rise up Singing. Composer David Amram describes Bill as "a modern day Stephen Foster…his songs will be around 100 years from now."

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C. AZALEA PARK (ORLANDO) HOUSE CONCERT. I'M PLANNING ON HOSTING 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. Dont have any add'l ones scheduled for now - but stay tuned as more might materialize.

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GLORIA'S MUSIC BLOG #32 (updated 01/22/2011)

2011-01-01T09:55:00.001-08:00

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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B. SOUTH TAMPA HOUSE CONCERTS (WESTSHORE/GANDY AREA) . RSVP'S NECESSARY. TO RSVP, EMAIL ME AT GSHOLLOWAY AT EMAIL DOT COM

C. AZALEA PARK (ORLANDO) HOUSE CONCERT. I'M PLANNING ON HOSTING 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. DONT HAVE ANY ADD'L ONES SCHEDULED FOR NOW - BUT STAY TUNED AS MORE IN THE WORKS.

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A. CONCERTS IN THE UU DOME

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.February 27, Sunday, 3pm. $20 advance. $25 door.

THE LIMELITERS http://www.limeliters.com/ @ THE UU DOME

For 50+ years The Limeliters have entertained standing-room-only crowds with their incredible musical talent and zany sense of humor. With different configurations over the years, they have preserved their signature vocal sound. The original trio consisted of: Louis Gottlieb (bass), Alex Hassilev (baritone), and Glenn Yarbrough (tenor). Their success was immediate. Only two days after their professional debut, they received offers from three recording companies. In early 1959, they released their first album on Elektra. Soon after they signed with RCA and a string of best selling albums followed, making "The Limeliters" a household name.

The current trio consists of: Mack Bailey (tenor) guitar, banjo; Andy Corwin (bass, baritone) bass; Gaylan Taylor (baritone) guitar. The Limeliters' trademark sound, harmonies, and sense of fun endure. Now more than ever, the surging vocals and wonderful sense of humor of this unique trio continue to earn them their title as "THE FABULOUS LIMELITERS!"

March 6, Sunday, 3pm. $12 advance. $15 door.

RICK NORCROSS ( Solo Acoustic ) http://www.rickandtheramblers.com/about.html @ THE UU DOME

Rick, who is in his 5th decade as a singer-songwriter and guitarist, is also a humorist and entertainer. For many years Rick has fronted the Vermont based Rick & The Ramblers Western Swing Band. In addition to performing with his band, he also does occasional solo shows and will be solo at the UU Dome. Although he’s from Vermont, he has strong ties to Tampa. In the 60s he started attending USF (where he was the Fine Arts Editor of the Oracle). In 1972 he graduated from USF with a journalism degree. In 1967 and 1968 he owned and operated the 18th String Coffee House & Music Emporium near USF where he himself performed, and where he also featured not only national-level folk musicians, but also “great Florida characters” such as Will McLean and Gamble Rogers. Rick performed at the 1984 Budweiser Super Bowl Party near the Tampa Stadium. The following weekend he performed at a Burt Reynolds’ party inside the Tampa Stadium for a crowd of 40,000. It was during this party that the starting lineup for the Tampa Bay Bandits was announced. Rick has also performed several times at both the Florida State Fair and the Florida Folk Festival. From 1969 to 1974, Rick was the music writer for the Tampa Times.

Rick is looking forward to returning to his old stomping grounds and not only performing for and reconnecting with old friends/fans but also performing for and making new friends/fans.

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March 13, 2011, Sunday, 3pm. $15 advance. $20 door.

RICHARD SMITH & JULIE ADAMS @the UU Dome

www.richardsmithmusic.com

Richard is a world-renowned guitarist. His wife Julie is one of the most diverse cellists on the music scene today. Not only are they jaw-dropping instrumentalists – they also are very personable and are wonderful entertainers. This concert promises to be nothing short of spectacular. Presales are underway as we speak . This concert is endorsed by the Tampa Bay Fingerstyle Players Club. This will be the 2^nd time that Richard & Julie have been featured. Trust me. They brought the house down last time. Not only are they very entertaining with their chit chat & presentation, they are outstanding world class musicians.

PER CHET ATKINS: "[RICHARD SMITH IS] THE MOST AMAZING GUY I KNOW ON THE GUITAR. HE CAN PLAY ANYTHING I KNOW, ONLY BETTER." PER TOMMY EMMANUEL: "IF YOU LIKE MY PLAYING … YOU SHOULD HEAR RICHARD SMITH! Thurs Apr 28, 2011. Tentative. BILL STAINES @ either the UU Dome or South Tampa House Concert. Venue TBA. Info re Bill's impressive background is included below in the South Tampa House Concert listings.

March 26, 2011, Saturday. PEGGY SEEGER IN A DOUBLE HEADER @ THE UU DOME

IN CELEBRATION OF WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH

www.peggyseeger.com

Peggy’s 2-hour lecture/program is from 3 – 5pm. Peggy’s evening concert begins at 7:30 pm. COSTS: Lecture/Program $12 advance. $15 door. Concert $15 advance. $20 door. Both $25 advance. $30 door

Please refer to the concert page at the church website for additional information. www.uutampa.org

www.peggyseeger.com

Peggy will conduct an AFTERNOON LECTURE/PROGRAM (with music); plus she will be featured in an EVENING CONCERT. The lecture/program is entitled “ A Feminist View of Anglo-American Traditional Songs.” Per Peggy: “The roles that women play in our folktales and songs are part of the long story of oppression of women. These roles are expressed both subtly and blatantly and singers often disseminate messages in song that they would not dream of passing on in conversation or prose... This program appeals to both sexes and is very entertaining. “ The 2-hour lecture/program is from 3 – 5pm.

The evening concert begins at 7:30 pm. (There might be a song circle taking place on the church grounds between the two events – details tba. )

About Peggy: Born in 1935, Peggy's family connections are well-known in folk and classical music circles. She is Pete Seeger's half-sister, Mike Seeger’s sister, Ruth Crawford Seeger's daughter; partner to the late Ewan MacColl, who wrote “First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” for her. Her best-known songs are “Gonna Be an Engineer” and “The Ballad of Springhill."
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Additional Concerts in the UU Dome in the works. Stay Tuned.

B. SOUTH TAMPA HOUSE CONCERTS (STHC) WESTSHORE/GANDY AREA.

1. THURS JAN 13, 2011. BILL MIZE ACCOMPANIED BY BETH BRAMHALL.

www.billmize.com

BILL'S MUSIC WAS RECENTLY FEATURED IN THE KEN BURNS DOCUMENTARY "THE NATIONAL PARKS: AMERICA'S BEST IDEA." WHEN NOT ON THE ROAD, BILL DIVIDES HIS TIME BETWEEN THE MOUNTAINS OF TENNESSEE AND MONTANA.

HE'S A PAST WINNER OF THE WINFIELD NATIONAL GUITAR COMPETITION. WHAT'S MORE, HE RECEIVED A GRAMMY AWARD FOR HIS COLLABORATION WITH DAVID HOLT ON THE RECORDING STELLALUNA .

BETH BRAMHALL WILL ACCOMPANY BILL. SHE IS AN ACCORDIONIST, PIANIST AND COMPOSER . HER MUSIC CAN BE HEARD IN THE 2002 EMMY WINNING PBS DOCUMENTARY “SUN RIVER HOMESTEAD,” AND ON NAMMY AWARDS RECORD OF THE YEAR, “STICK GAMES” BY JIM BOYD.

2. Wed Jan 19, 2011. WALTER STRAUSS. ( Contemporary Singer-songwriter. Spectacular guitar!!!) www.walterstrauss.com

If you're a Burns Sisters fan, you're probably familiar w/Walter. He used to play guitar with them. Quite spectacular 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. This is Walter's 2^nd South Tampa House Concert. To say he wowed us last time is an understatement.

3. JAN 24. MON. 2011. ERIC TAYLOR. www.bluerubymusic.com

ERIC RETURNS FOR HIS ANNUAL FLA TOUR. YIPPEEE! ERIC'S SONG-WRITING, STORIES, PRESENTATION, IE, THE WHOLE ENCHILADA, IS MASTERFUL. Eric tours internationally and is a favorite everywhere he goes. He has appeared at various venues, festivals, and on radio & tv, etc, including the David Letterman show & Austin City Limits (where he mentioned that he enjoyed performing in Tampa at a concert series that I organize - which surprised & delighted me when I heard it) Always a big treat to have Eric back in the house.

4. 1/26 – Wed. HARD RYDE BLUEGRASS BAND http://www.hardryde.ca/ - These Canadian musicians are heading our way for a Florida Tour & & are to be based out of Odessa part of the time. They knocked on my door about playing at the house . I explained that the concert room isn’t all that “roomy” & not exactly an ideal setting for a band . They said “No matter. We’re to be in the area. We’ve got some spare time to fill. We’d like to do it.” So I thought, “What the heck, why not?”

5. JAN 27. THURS. 2011. COSY SHERIDAN. WWW.COSYSHERIDAN.COM

OH BOY. TWO GREAT SINGER-SONGWRITERS IN the SAME WEEK. FIRST ERIC. THEN COSY.

Cosy Sheridan has been called “one of the era’s finest and most thoughtful singer/songwriters.” She can also more than hold her own in the guitarist category - to wit: " Sheridan's masterful guitar style is a testament to years of honing her craft (she was a student of Guy Van Duser and Eric Schoenberg).."

A past winner of the Kerrville Folk Festival NewFolk Songwriting Contest and The Telluride Bluegrass Troubadour Contest, she has played everywhere from Carnegie Hall and The Jerry Lewis Telethon to the Philadelphia Folk Festival.

Her songs have appeared in best-selling author Robert Fulghum’s book Third Wish and in the documentary Lines Across The Sand.

Per Sing Out Magazine: “Cosy Sheridan possesses an eccentric muse, or perhaps it possesses her.... Thru her storytelling and music, she weaves children’s stories into stories of modern adulthood: The Little Engine That Could talks with Ferdinand The Bull about achievement versus contentment..."

Per The Cornell Folksong Society: “Sheridan is frank, feisty, sublimely and devilishly funny. She fuses myth with modern culture; Persephone with Botox.”

Spending an evening with Cosy in the intimacy of a South Tampa House Concert. What a deal!

6. Thursday Feb 3, 2011. BUTCH ROSS. voice, mountain dulcimer, loop pedal. occasionally plays guitar as a drum. www.butchross.com

Butch Ross can't do anything right. He plays the mountain dulcimer. He plays it standing up like a guitar. He holds it upside and strung backwards. And Butch Ross plays rock n roll on it. "Young, irreverent, funny, talented." -Robin Hoffman, Robin's Nest House Concert Series.

7. FRIDAY FEB 11, 2011. JENI & BILLY. WWW.JENIANDBILLY.COM

THEIR MUSIC HAS BEEN DESCRIBED AS “NEW OLD MUSIC.”

Duet partners Jeni Hankins and Billy Kemp bring impressive measures of inspiration, artistry, and austerity in their minimalist collection of old-time ballads, heartsongs, and spirituals. Per Bob Allen in Bluegrass Unlimited (Sep 1, 2010): Jeni & Billy were not only a landmark success with the audience at the 33rd Annual Fox Valley Folk Music & Storytelling Festival, but also had nearly all of our veteran performers and volunteers raving as well. I had many of our national and regional performers tell me that Jeni & Billy's music was their most exciting discovery in quite some time.

Per Lee Smith, award-winning author from North Carolina: ".... Theirs is the sparse folk sound of the mountains and backwoods folk, god fearing, hardworking, scraping a living but finding joy in family and friends. The pair play guitar, banjo and mandolin while Jeni Hankins carries the vocals with Billy Kemp adding counterpoint. Together they create a warm, honest sound as natural as flowers in a field. With a mixture of traditional and original songs they sing of drunkards, jilted lovers and ruined lives. Half of these songs could be turned into tear-stained movies, “The Ballad of Sally Kincaid” tells of a girl seduced by a thieving preacher who hangs himself leaving her to end her days in shame... "

Jeni & Billy recordings have been getting airplay on WMNF, especially during Mr Ethnic's old-time music show. After being treated to their recorded music, I'm looking forward to experiencing a live concert.

8 WED FEB 23, 2011 JOHN WORT HANNAM. WWW.JOHNWORTHANNAM.COM

I was in the audience at the 2010 Woody Guthrie Folk Festival during John's set where he received a much deserved Standing Ovation. Please take a look at some of the awards that have been bestowed upon John Wort Hannam & then give me a shout with your RSVP for the concert.

2010: Canadian Folk Music Award Winner - Contemporary Album of the Year; Western Canadian Music Award Nominee; Juno Award Nominee - Roots & Traditional;

2009 Grand Prize Winner - Calgary Folk Festival Songwriting Competition ; 2008 North American Folk Alliance Award Nominee; 2007 Kerrville Folk Festival New Folk Winner; 2007 Two-time Western Canadian Music Award Nominee; 2007 Grand Prize Winner - Calgary Folk Festival Songwriting Competition; 2006 Best Performance - Calgary Folk Festival Songwriting Competition; 2006 Smithsonian Folkways Recording Artist. And the least goes on!

9 Mon Feb 28, 2011. CHRIS BRASHEAR & PETE McLAUGHIN: http://chrisbrashear.com/duo.html

Bluegrass and beyond. Peter McLaughlin is a past National Flatpicking Guitar Champion. Both Peter & Chris are current Artists in Residence with the Arizona Commision on the Arts. Chris has performed in Italy as violinist with the Maurizio Geri Swingtet . Peter & Chris' performances include sibling like vocal harmonies, intricate arrangements and stunning instrumental virtuosity. Though steeped in bluegrass tradition, they perform many original songs and draw from a deep repository of acoustic roots music. They perform on a variety of instruments including fiddle, mandolin and guitar.

10 Tues Mar 8. 2011. BOB CHEEVERS

http://www.bobcheevers.com/

Songwriting Troubadour Extraordinaire. For almost 4 decades Bob has been living out his dream as a songwriting troubadour. Re his songs, he says: "I don't know if these stories are true, but they happened to me." His accomplishments are nothing to sneeze at: To wit::

Two Euro Americana top ten CDs; Two CDs charted Top 20 Americana; Euro Americana top 10; Johnny Cash tour opener; Winner of prestigious Kerrville New Folk Competition; Winner of Napa Valley Folk Festival Songwriting Award; Emmy Award for Music Video of "Big City Gambler;" Sang theme song to Love American Style as member of Peppermint Trolley Company; and the list goes on.

We're looking forward to welcoming Bob to a South Tampa House Concert. It promises to be quite a night!

11 Thurs Mar 10, 2011. Spider John Koerner http://www.mwt.net/~koerner/

Per Blueswire: "Alone among the young blues revivalists, Koerner had a sound that was completely idiosyncratic and personal. From the first guitar riff, there was never any doubt about who was playing. Today the material has changed but the sound is intact...spare and funky, with lots of open spaces between oddly placed notes, all of it held together with his impeccable timing."
Per Bonnie Raitt: His music set me on the artistic path I've followed to this day. They just don't make anybody like Spider John anymore. They broke the mold."

12 Wed Mar 16, 2011. ARVEL BIRD http://arvelbird.com

Fans worldwide call legendary violinist and Native American Artist of the Year Arvel Bird, “Lord of the Strings” for his powerful talent and artistic passion that draws audiences to his unique fiddling style. Classically trained, Bird calls on his Native American and Celtic heritage to create a repertoire that ranges from classical, new age, Celtic, and folk, to jazz, blues and fusion. Not only is Arvel an award-winning violinist, he's also an award winning flutist and storyteller, weaving stories of Native American spirituality with haunting melodies to give vision to his music. He speaks of Native American wisdom, the sacredness of Mother Earth, the environment and the sacred totems of the animals with whom we share this planet.

13 Wed Apr 13, 2011. JIMMY CROWLEY & MARLA FIBISH: Irish & Irish. http://www.jimmycrowley.com/c-f.htm

14 Thurs Apr 28, 2011. BILL STAINES http://www.acousticmusic.com/staines/

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GLORIA'S MUSIC BLOG #30 (11/24/2010)

2010-11-24T13:17:00.002-08:00

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.

I AM DIRECTLY INVOLVED WITH THE BELOW CONCERTS/EVENTS - EITHER COORDINATING OR PRODUCING . THANKS A MILLION FOR YOUR PAST & FUTURE SUPPORT FOR HELPING KEEP THIS MUSIC ALIVE AND FLOURISHING. IF YOU'D LIKE TO RECEIVE EMAIL NOTICES OF "MY" CONCERTS, PLEASE SO ADVISE.

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A. CONCERTS IN THE UU DOME, UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH OF TAMPA (UU DOME), 11400 MORRIS BRIDGE RD, TAMPA, FL 33637, INFO: 813-988-8188. WWW.UUTAMPA.OR G(CLICK ON CONCERTS.) PLEASE NOTE. YOU CAN PURCHASE TICKETS IN ADVANCE VIA THE CHURCH WEBSITE.

B. SOUTH TAMPA HOUSE CONCERTS (WESTSHORE/GANDY AREA) . RSVP'S NECESSARY. TO RSVP, EMAIL ME AT GSHOLLOWAY AT EMAIL DOT COM

C. AZALEA PARK (ORLANDO) HOUSE CONCERT. I'M PLANNING ON HOSTING 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. Dont have any add'l ones scheduled for now - but stay tuned as more in the works. ******************************************************************************

A. CONCERTS IN THE UU DOME UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH OF TAMPA (UUCT) 11400 MORRIS BRIDGE RD, TAMPA, FL 33637 INFO: 813-988-8188WWW.UUTAMPA.ORG (CLICK ON CONCERTS)

1. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5, 3PM. DIANA JONES WILL BE FEATURED. LINDA FACKELDEY WILL OPEN. THE COST IS $12 ADVANCE. $15 DOOR. ADVANCE TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED ON-LINE VIA THE CHURCH WEBSITE OR FROM YOURS TRULY.

SHE CAN SIT & SING ON MY FRONT PORCH ANY TIME

“JONES IS ON THE VERGE OF A CRITICAL BREAKTHROUGH...” -- CHICAGO TRIBUNE

"DIANA JONES, LIKE GILLIAN WELCH AND IRIS DEMENT, HAS THE UNCANNY ABILITY TO WRITE ORIGINAL SONGS THAT SOUND LIKE THEY ORIGINATED A COUPLE CENTURIES AGO IN SOME BACKWOODS WEST VIRGINIA HOLLER... SHE CAN SIT AND SING FOR A SPELL ON MY FRONT PORCH ANY TIME." -- PASTE US

LINDA FACKELDEY: LINDA LIVES IN TAMPA AND IS A FRIEND OF THE UU CHURCH OF TAMPA, HAVING SUNG IN THE CHURCH CHOIR AND HAVING ALSO PERFORMED SPECIAL SOLO FOLK MUSIC FOR US. IT'S ALWAYS A SPECIAL TREAT TO HEAR HER SING, IN HER QUAINT "OLD-TIMEY" STYLE VOCALS. WE'RE GLAD SHE AGREED TO OPEN THE SHOW FOR DIANA.

2. MARCH 13, 2011 RICHARD SMITH & JULIE ADAMS AT THE UU DOME: TIME & DETAILS TBA.

RICHARD SMITH & JULIE ADAMS.(RICHARD ON GUITAR – JULIE ON CELLO). THIS CONCERT IS ENDORSED BY THE TAMPA BAY FINGERSTYLE PLAYERS CLUBWWW.TBFSPLAYERS.COM THIS WILL BE THE 2ND TIME THAT RICHARD & JULIE HAVE BEEN FEATURED. . TRUST ME. THEY BROUGHT THE HOUSE DOWN LAST TIME. NOT ONLY ARE THEY VERY ENTERTAINING W/THEIR CHIT CHAT & PRESENTATION – THEY ARE OUTSTANDING-WORLD CLASS MUSICIANS.

PER CHET ATKINS: "[RICHARD SMITH IS] THE MOST AMAZING GUY I KNOW ON THE GUITAR. HE CAN PLAY ANYTHING I KNOW, ONLY BETTER." PER TOMMY EMMANUEL: "IF YOU LIKE MY PLAYING … YOU SHOULD HEAR RICHARD SMITH!"

3. MAR 26. SATURDAY. 2011. PEGGY SEEGER. AFTERNOON WORKSHOP & NIGHT-TIME CONCERT. DETAILS TBA. PEGGY SEEGER - FOLK SINGER, SONGMAKER, ACTIVIST. MARCH IS WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH. THIS IS THE PLAN: EVENING CONCERT FEATURING PEGGY. PLUS PEGGY CONDUCTING AN AFTERNOON WORKSHOP ENTITLED A FEMINIST VIEW OF ANGLO-AMERICAN TRADITIONAL SONGS.

PLEASE STAY TUNED. ADD'L CONCERTS IN THE UU DOME ARE IN THE WORKS.

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B. SOUTH B. TAMPA HOUSE CONCERTS (STHC) WESTSHORE/GANDY AREA. INVITATION/RSVP'S NECESSARY. TO REQUEST AN INVITATION, EMAIL ME AT GSHOLLOWAY AT EMAIL DOT COM. CONCERT TIME: 7:30 DOORS. 8:00 CONCERT (UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED) COST: SUGGESTED DONATION OF FROM $10 - $20 PER PERSON (UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED).

1. THURS DEC 9, 2010 SAM PACETTI . WE’RE ALWAYS GLAD TO HAVE SAM IN THE HOUSE.. THIS ONE MAY SELL OUT – SUGGEST YOU GET YOUR RSVPS IN NOW.

2 THURS JAN 13, 2011. BILL MIZE ACCOMPANIED BY BETH BRAMHALL.

HTTP://WWW.BILLMIZE.COM BILL'S MUSIC WAS RECENTLY FEATURED IN THE KEN BURNS DOCUMENTARY "THE NATIONAL PARKS: AMERICA'S BEST IDEA." . WHEN NOT ON THE ROAD, BILL DIVIDES HIS TIME BETWEEN THE MOUNTAINS OF TENNESSEE AND MONTANA. HE'S A PAST WINNER OF THE WINFIELD NATIONAL GUITAR COMPETITION. WHAT'S MORE, HE RECEIVED A GRAMMY AWARD FOR HIS COLLABORATION WITH DAVID HOLT ON THE RECORDING STELLALUNA, AND SPOTS ON THE POPULAR WINDHAM HILL GUITAR SAMPLER AND MASTERS OF THE ACOUSTIC GUITAR BY NARADA RECORD .

BETH BRAMHALL WILL ACCOMPANY BILL. SHE IS AN ACCORDIONIST, PIANIST AND COMPOSER . HER MUSIC CAN BE HEARD IN THE 2002 EMMY WINNING PBS DOCUMENTARY “SUN RIVER HOMESTEAD,” AND ON NAMMY AWARDS RECORD OF THE YEAR, “STICK GAMES” BY JIM BOYD.

3. JAN 24. MON. 2011. ERIC TAYLOR. WWW.BLUERUBYMUSIC.COM ERIC RETURNS FOR HIS ANNUAL FLA TOUR. YIPPEEE! ERIC'S SONG-WRITING , STORIES, PRESENTATION, IE, THE WHOLE ENCHILADA, IS MASTERFUL.

HERE'S SOMETHING YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW ABOUT ERIC: A COOKBOOK CALLED MUSIC IN THE KITCHEN HAS RECENTLY BEEN PUBLISHED. IT FEATURES RECIPES BY AUSTIN CITY LIMITS PERFORMERS, EVERYONE FROM WILLIE NELSON TO JOAN BAEZ TO LOS LONELY BOYS TO VINCE GILL TO B.B. KING TO SHAWN COLVIN TO ERIC TAYLOR. HTTP://WWW.UTEXAS.EDU/UTPRESS//BOOKS/FACMUS.HTML

4. JAN 27. THURS. 2011. COSY SHERIDAN. OH BOY. TWO GREAT SINGER-SONGWRITERS IN SAME WEEK. FIRST ERIC. THEN COSY. WWW.COSYSHERIDAN.COM

5. FRIDAY FEB 11. JENI & BILLY. THEIR MUSIC HAS BEEN DESCRIBED AS “NEW OLD MUSIC.” WWW.JENIANDBILLY.COM

6. WED FEB 23,2011JOHN WORT HANNAM. WWW.JOHNWORTHANNAM.COM/ HTTP://EN.WIKIPEDIA.ORG/WIKI/JOHN_WORT_HANNAMMUSICIAN. PAST WINNER OF NEW FOLK COMPETITION AT KERRVILLE FOLK FEST. I WAS AMONG THE FULL HOUSE AUDIENCE AT THE 2010 WOODY GUTHRIE FOLK FEST THAT GAVE JOHN A STANDING O.

C. AZALEA PARK (ORLANDO) HOUSE CONCERT. I'M PLANNING ON HOSTING 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. Dont have any add'l ones scheduled for now - but stay tuned as more in the works.
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