PASA House Concert Series

One of the longest running house concert series in the Philadelphia Area, for more than 20 years, PASA has presented its members in a true house concert setting. Since its creation by Rob Lincoln in 2000, more than 150 different performers have performed as a co-headliner.

Each concert features three PASA members as co-headliners, plus 8 to 12 "Open Chair" performers. Anyone who wants to play an original song can be an Open Chair performer. These shows are in round robin format, one song at a time and the Open Chair slots not only begin the show but also occur at the end of every round. There are usually seven rounds with an intermission in the middle.

Please bring a folding chair and a snack or beverage to share.

Performers:

	Cubizm CubiZm is a Philadelphia-based band. They have been playing in Pennsylvania and New Jersey listening venues, such as The Living Room, The Tin Angel, and University of Pennsylvania's Rotunda, since 1996. Heidi Wolfson, Art Cohen, and Steve Lessick bring acoustic and electric guitars, drums, and vocal harmonies together in a way that showcases their original songs. Heidi Wolfson's songs are thought-provoking and literate, and she delivers them with intensity. Guitarist Art Cohen, known widely in international space-music circles, adds texture and edge which gives the group its Cubist feel. Steve Lessick's tasteful drumming and beautiful vocal harmonies smooth out the sound with polish. From a whisper to a roar, the music of CubiZm is always compelling. CubiZm has recently released their third CD, Grays in the Rain. It is available on itunes, Apple Music, CD-Baby, and Amazon.
	Richard Hunt Sometimes funny, sometimes poignant, but always engaging, Richard Hunt has a rough hewn but completely genuine style of folk and blues. Playing both guitar and Dobro, the former Philadelphian is coming all the way from West Virginia. The least you can do is travel from somewhere nearby to come see him!
	Edward Russakoff For more than 30 years, Ed Russakoff has been a one-man band playing guitar and one mean harmonica all over Philadelphia at dozens of the city's best-known venues. New to PASA, this is Ed's first time as a headliner.
	You: The fourth performer can be YOU! The first eight (or so) performers to sign up at the show will sing one original song as part of the concert. This is an extra special OPEN STAGE SHOWCASE OPPORTUNITY, so bring along any instruments you'll want to play. The first people to arrive get to sign up first. The open stage slots often fill up, so come early to get a slot.

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