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:

	Eric Christiansen Eric Christiansen arrived on this planet in the early 50's, the son of an itinerant aircraft engineer and a farm girl. He eventually settled in southeast Pennsylvania. He always wanted to be a musician, but early on he lacked the patience to master an instrument and settled on singing as his means of expression. He got his first guitar when he was nineteen. He heard a lot of folk music growing up. At the time he didn't realize how much of the music he was listening to came out of the folk scene. He began to write songs in the early 70's, but because of some seriously bad decisions he set aside his music for way too many years and finally came back to it this century.
	Jessica Graae Jessica Graae blends her folk-rock style and classical training to create haunting, soulful songs. Her evocative, lush, and exquisite vocals are accompanied by elegant and impressive guitar playing. Twice named WSTW's Hometown Hero's Best Female Solo Artist, Jessica has performed live on Joltin' Joe's Radio Nowhere, Gene Shay's Folk Show (WXPN), Graffiti Radio, WCHE's SoundStage, and WSTW's Hometown Heroes. She has been featured at the Haverford Music Festival, the Ladybug Festival, and the Delmarva and Philadelphia Folk Festivals. Jessica's music is part of WHYY's Local Music project, and she has appeared on WHYY TV's You Oughta Know. Her album "Wild River" was released in April, 2022. Website: www.jessicagraae.com
	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.

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