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.

Event Details:

WHENSaturday, October 24, 2015, 7:30 PM
WHEREAt the home of Janet Sclaroff, Cherry Hill, NJ
RSVP INFOPlease RSVP on the PASA Facebook page (preferred), or by emailing Rob at lincolnsongs@aol.com.
Special notes:
Please bring a folding chair and a snack or beverage to share.

Performers:

Andrea Green

An award-winning playwright, composer, lyricist, musical director, professional jazz pianist/ vocal stylist, and credentialed music therapist, Andrea Green will be the first to tell you that her prolific creative portfolio flows directly from her core belief that music can be a healing art.
Andrea Green enjoys national acclaim for decades of work creating appealing, Broadway-style musicals for children and family audiences. And there's a unique signature to those shows. Written to be performed by children and teens, they all have wonderfully memorable tunes, a variety of easy-to-sing roles and they deliver important, heartfelt messages on themes of tolerance, understanding, friendship, and respect. This successful Philadelphia-area theater artist has created nine classic, children's musicals and fourteen overall.
Andrea's work as a composer and music therapist is the subject of the one hour documentary ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE FENCE, produced by MIND.TV of Philadelphia and award-winning film maker Henry Nevison, to be aired in the fall of 2013.

Janet Sclaroff

"I am my dreams!" This sums up the spirit of Janet Sclaroff. Janet is a music and movement teacher who has extended her audience from the classroom to the stage. With guitar in hand, she writes upbeat, rhythmic music that gets everyone singing, clapping, and dancing. Some of her songs are written for kids, but according to Janet's grownup fans, her music is wonderful for all ages. She is active in the Children's Music Network, Children's Entertainment Association, and NARAS, as well as being one of PASA's most frequent and genial hosts. Janet is filled with enthusiasm and idealism, and she transmits this to her audience.

Joe Petraitus

Joe Zookey Petraitus is a folksinger. His songs run the gamut of emotions. They can make you laugh, they can make you cry, or they can make you think. He has been performing for the last few years regularly at open stages including the legendary Minstral Coffeehouse Open Stage. Primarily a finger picker, Joe's songs are heavily influenced by a wide range of folk music, but also mix in Latin rhythms. Joe is a versatile and entertaining performer.
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.