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, April 6, 2019, 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:

Lori Citro

Lori Citro is one of Delaware's most celebrated singer-songwriter-pianists. She was named a DE. Division of Arts fellow in 2007, as well as Best Female Singer/Songwriter on 93.7 WSTW Hometown Heroes show and nominated the last 3 years running for WSTW, Sparks magazine, and Out & About. She received an ASCAPplus award for 2008 and 2009. Lori was also nominated in 9 categories on the ABC-affiliated online global show Fame Games for her song, "Believe In Love." Lori teaches piano at Sanford during the day and music directs/accompanies for theater in her spare time.

Website: www.reverbnation.com/loricitro

Joey McGowan

Originally from North Jersey, Joey was part of the Folk Revival in Greenwich Village in the Mid-Seventies. He befriended Legendary Folk Singer Phil Ochs and often did the sound at signature clubs at the time like "Folk City" and "The Speakeasy". Now living in South Jersey, Joey hosts an Open Mic Night each Saturday at Malelani's Cafe in Ventnor and performs often in the Philadelphia Area.

Terry Merriman

Terry Merriman has been writing and performing songs for over 40 years. Although he started by playing the Hammond organ in numerous rock bands, his main songwriting vehicles have been the acoustic guitar and piano. He has had vast experience experimenting with different musical forms, incorporating not just classic acoustic rock into his songs but also elements of jazz, classical, and world music. His performances show a mastery of the art. He uses 11 different tunings on guitar along with a multitude of fingering-styles that provide different paths for his song writing. No two songs are alike. His instrumentals on guitar and keyboard show the complexity of his sound. His lyrics explore the world in an insightful manner while his voice provides a deeply pleasing, soothing portrayal of a universal desire to be loved and to be open to it.

Website: www.terrymerriman.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.