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 3, 2021, 1:00 PM
WHEREOnline, using the Zoom web conferencing system.
(Zoom link will be sent to those who RSVP.)
RSVP INFOPlease RSVP on the PASA Facebook page (preferred), or by emailing Rob at lincolnsongs@aol.com.


Performers:

Arlon Bennett

Arlon Bennett is a performer with James Taylor's licks, Harry Chapin's storytelling, Jim Croce's blue collar, and his own fine songs. He was a 1999 Kerrville finalist and one of 6 new folk winners at the 2001 New Jersey Folk Festival. His song "I Am the War" was selected by Noel Paul Stookey to be on the 2003 Music-To-Life compilation, and that song also took 2nd place at the Great Waters Festival in NH in 2004. Now working on his third CD entitled "Summer's Voice", Arlon hails from the beautiful state of NJ.

Website: www.arlonbennett.com

Mara Levine

Called "one of the best singers of her generation" by Christine Lavin, Mara has been creating beautiful interpretations of fine traditional and contemporary folk songs for many years. She has an ear for both new songs and for classics that can be reshaped to sound fresh and new. Her latest CD "Jewels and Harmony" was #1 on the Folk DJ chart for January 2013, and was #3 overall for 2013. It was also named #4 Cover album of 2013 by "Cover Lay Down". Mara will "Cover" the songs of PASA members supported by Dan Schatz. In a very special first time event, Mara has chosen 7 songs by PASA members to perform since she she is not a songwriter. Will yours be one of them? Come out and find out!

Randie O'Neil

Smooth and charming, Americana/Folk-Pop artist Randie O'Neil puts her whole self into her writing and performances, using honest and witty lyrics about heartache and strength, paired with catchy melodies. With her roots-inspired sound, she has independently released multiple albums over the years. She will be following up from the widely acclaimed EP "I'm Not That Girl" with her new release, "Here I Stand", this summer. For fans of Rosanne Cash, Pat Benatar, and The Lumineers.
You: The fourth performer can be YOU! There will be 12 performers chosen for open chair slots who will each sing one original song as part of the concert. This is an extra special OPEN STAGE SHOWCASE OPPORTUNITY. The first 8 people to RSVP on Facebook will be guaranteed an open chair slot. The remaining 4 slots will be chosen randomly from those RSVPing by email. (Please indicate that you want an open chair slot when sending your RSVP.)
NOTE: If you are chosen for any of 12 open chair slots, you must join the Zoom meeting at 7:05 PM for sound check.