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, March 24, 2018, 7:30 PM
WHEREAt the home of Tony DeSantis, Collingswood, NJ
RSVP INFOPlease RSVP by emailing Tony at tony.desantis@icloud.com.
Special notes:
Please bring a folding chair and a snack or beverage to share.

Performers:

Reade McCardell

Reade McCardell is an unsigned composer and musician hailing from the Northeastern United States. He has spent time in a handful of bands, crafted incidental music for several independent films, and contributed backing vocals and instrumentation to multifarious albums and shows. The past 6-or-so years have seen him pursuing solo ventures and taking on the role of producer for several recording projects. His first solo full-length album, "Frets", was independently released in 2015 and can be found on iTunes and CD Baby. Reade McCardell is a composer and musician hailing from the Mid-Atlantic. Requisitely, he shared yoke in a handful of bands, crafted incidental music for several independent films, and contributed backing vocals and instrumentation to multifarious albums in his twenties. The past decade and a lustrum have seen him pursuing solo ventures and taking on the role of producer for several recording projects. Reade has worked with a fascinating cast of characters, including, but not limited to: Shelly Yakus (former chief engineer and vice president of A&M Records known for engineering records for the likes of Warren Zevon, Raspberries, and John Lennon), Phil Nicolo (engineering, mixing and/or production BoySetsFire, Foreigner, and The Police), and Glenn Barratt (producer Melody Gardot). His first solo full-length album, "Frets", was independently released in 2015. "Tell Me I'm Wrong", his curious sophomore effort, was deployed in February of 2019.

Website: reademccardell.com

Wes Powers

Wes Powers plays piano, guitar, dulcimer, and a little banjo (unless he's bribed not to!). His lyric-driven songs cover a variety of subjects and moods. He is known for his humorous and oddly light-hearted songs, but also writes heartfelt emotional ones. His songs deal with unique subjects, ranging from quirks of language to geography lessons to malfunctioning spaceships. He can make you laugh with one song and cry with the next.

A four-time People's Choice winner, Wes has appeared on many stages around the Philadelphia area, as well as New York and West Virginia. He is based in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.

Website: wespowers.com/music

Katherine Rondeau

Katherine Rondeau is a singer-songwriter who held her first concert on the sidewalk of her suburban NJ home. From sidewalks to the Stone Pony to the 2015 Philly Folk Festival, Katherine's performances are highlighted by her rich, soulful voice and echoing 12-string guitar. After a ten-year hiatus to pursue a doctorate degree, Katherine got wise and reclaimed her true passion -- music. Now an active member of the Philly singer-songwriter scene, her hand-crafted songs are inspired by love, heartache, and the simple complexities of everyday life. Katherine's new CD "Butcher's Daughter" was released in August 2015. From the sassy twang of "Boyish Charms" to the promise of unconditional love "Never Not Love You," her original music captures both the soul and spirit.

Website: www.katherinerondeau.com
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.