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.

NOTE: Doors open 30 minutes before concert start time. Please arrive early so we can start on time!

Please bring a folding chair and a snack or beverage to share.

Performers:

	Russ Klenk Russ Klenk has enjoyed playing music since childhood. He played in a grade school bell choir, sang in choruses, and studied classical guitar. Russ composed mostly instrumental pieces for guitar until he reached his early 60's when he began writing songs and performing them, as a hobby. The Philadelphia Jazz project includes one of Russ's songs on their "Remedy" mix tape. The Prism Jazz Quartet performed one of Russ's instrumental pieces in their Fall, 2025, concert at the Philadelphia Library. Website: soundcloud.com/russ-ccs/sets/cover-me
	John Matthews John Matthews, currently known as "Johnny MattMusic", has been writing poetry and short stories since middle school.He has written hundreds of songs, recorded two albums and several singles, and recently published his first book "Words in My Head". Johnny has been a finalist three times in several categories of ISSA Awards in Atlanta. He also is a part of several professional writing groups and travels to Nashville to perform once or twice a year. Website: www.johnnymattmusic.org
	Bella Qim Bella Qim's childhood zeal for music was non-stop. Any free lessons allowed gave access to piano, krumhorn, medieval English flutes, autoharp, and more, and she eventually played everything from cello to guitar to accordion by age 14. Bella is now an avid composer of folk songs and is working on part three of a trilogy of albums addressing today's stories. Bella draws from her vast life experience and real stories to compose her songs, hoping to contribute to sharing truths of real human emotional relevance today.
	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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