Playing and Listening Around the Area
The Other Rooms** page has been updated with information about some new venues and upcoming concerts, and we’ve added a page called Gigs & Open Mics for performers looking for an opportunity to play.
One venue that looks like it’s going to be fantastic for both audiences and players is the Plain Folk Cafe in Pleasant Plan, Ohio. More information is available on both Other Rooms** and Gigs & Open Mics.
The Leo Future
Here’s the Leo lineup for January 29 and a reminder that there is no Leo on February 5.
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| 1ST SET (7PM) | Open Mic |
| 2ND SET (7:30PM) | Mike Boerschig This long-time QCBer returns to the stage with his great song picks and honest, organic delivery. |
| 3RD SET (8:15PM) | Bromwell-Diehl Band A main-stay on the local scene for many years, these guys are the real “diehl” (sorry). Seriously, they play, sing, write and do it all with style! |
February 5, 2012Closed for the Zion United Church’s Super Bowl Event |
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QCB Is Turning 50: Help Plan the Party
In 2013, the Queen City Balladeers turns 50. We’re hoping to have a big birthday bash. Want to help plan the party?
The party-planning team (Pete Armstrong, Chuck Black, and Dennis Iverson) is inviting everyone to a sort-of brainstorming session this coming Sunday, January 29, at 6:15. The meeting will be in one of the upstairs rooms.
Read how you can lend your skills to the planning process in the January edition of Folk Notes.
You can find past editions of Folk Notes here.
The Leo Past
Since I failed to write up one of my little reports on happenings at the Leo for Sunday, January 15, today I am going to treat my fans – all 10 of them (and you know who you are, even if I don’t) – to stories for both January 15 and January 22.
One thing I noticed last Sunday (the 22nd) was how quiet the room was once the show started and how intently the audience was paying attention to the performers. Silence really makes a difference. Even polite whispering in the back causes ripples in the atmosphere of the room, and, from my own experience, can be heard by the performers, and disturbs the rest of the audience.
Just sayin’ (as the cliché goes.)
To learn more about the past two Sundays, continue reading …
A Shout Out from Ellie at the Bitter End
On January 15, 2012, Queen City Balladeer Ellie Fabe performed at the Bitter End in New York City. At the end of the set, she gave a shout out to the Leo and waved to us all. (Did you wave back? I did.)
Ellie’s planning to turn the session into a live-performance CD and hopes to have the CD release party at the Leo. Here’s Ellie’s shout out and final song.(Uploaded with permission.)
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Upcoming House Concert
Chuck Black (Queen City Balladeer, Folk Notes Editor, and Historian) is hosting a house concert on Saturday, February 11, for Stacey Earle and Mark Stuart.
This house concert will be at 7 p.m. Saturday, February 11, at 5893 Thorny Ridge Road, Milford. Tickets are $15 at the door.
The concert is open to the public. Park anywhere along the street but not on the neighbors’ lawns! Bring a snack to share. Soft drinks and water will be provided. Chuck says you can bring your own beer or wine if you want.
For more details and to RSVP, contact Chuck at ramblinchuck (a) fuse.net (or you can email him at his Historian email using the Contact US page.)
Chuck needs you to RSVP so he knows the count. He can accommodate 35-40 guests.
You can find out more about Stacey and Mark, and hear their music, here:
Bill Staines Returns
Bill Staines
Folk music legend Bill Staines returns to the Leo Coffeehouse stage on March 30, 2012. Tickets, available on line now, are $10 for Queen City Balladeer members and $12 for non-members. On the day of the show, ticket prices increase to $12 for members and $15 for non-members.
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