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.
WHEN | Saturday, November 2, 2024, 7:30 PM |
WHERE | At the home of Tony DeSantis, Collingswood, NJ |
RSVP INFO | Please RSVP by emailing Tony at tony.desantis@icloud.com. |
![]() | Jessica GraaeJessica 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 |
![]() | Kevin MulderigKevin Mulderig is a local singer songwriter who has been a PASA member for a couple of years. He writes songs about subjects he is familiar with; the beach, the mountains, friends, and family. His songs are witty and amusing and usually tell a story, with a hint of social consciousness thrown in for good measure. He likes to have a good time and hopes his audiences do too. |
![]() | Matthew RyanAfter becoming more active again in PASA this year, Matt is one of two performers this evening making their PASA houseconcert debut as a co-headliner. Who is Matt Ryan? Well he describes himself as an eternal student of the craft of songwriting and a professional chef cooking up a second act as a singer songwriter. You are likely to hear the influences of folk, blues, jazz, Irish, Bluegrass, and country in the service of a song. |
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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. |