Events

Open Mic Night

Hosting this Thursday will be Kyle Swartzwelder.

Please review the house rules here.

Charlie Phillips
with John Childers and Concord Cadence

 First Friday hosted by Charlie.
Sober Night  - - - - - No BYOB

Listeners agree that Charlie Phillips’ songs cannot be categorized into genre. His musical influences – rooted primarily in rock, soul, folk, and blues – have been blended and distilled to create his eclectic style and fresh sound. From the blues-rock and reggae flavored “Preacherman”, to the Asbury Park blare of “Natural”, to the campfire folksiness of “Donny T” and “Wealth of Friends”, his melody-driven songs leave the listener singing after the song is over.

Songs from Charlie’s CDs “All Roads Lead To Home” and “JustLove!” have received airplay locally on WXPN 88.5 in Philadelphia and WSTW 93.7 in Wilmington, DE. His third CD, “What It Is” is due to be released in December 2011. Visit www.charliephillips.com for more information about Charlie and to enjoy videos of his live performances.

-- Opening will be special guest John Childers and Concord Cadence

Grey Reverend with Our Griffins

 

Grey Reverend is the solo project of singer/songwriter/composer L.D. Brown. Based in Brooklyn, New York, L.D. Brown was born in Pennsylvania and raised on a variety of music genres. After developing an affinity for jazz and the emerging indie rock sounds of the ’80′s, like My Bloody Valentine and Dinosaur Jr., he began studying music. Beginning with the saxophone, then later shifting his attention to the guitar under the instruction and guidance of his mentor, jazz guitar legend, Pat Martino, L.D. was soon playing guitar exclusively and performing in various jazz, rock, and blues outfits throughout Philadelphia.

L.D. Brown performs Grey Reverend songs primarily as a soloist, using an unaffected acoustic guitar and voice to convey his music to an audience. The devilish detail within the songs creates flashes of allegory in which familiar sentiments simultaneously comfort and unnerve the senses. Compelling and positively ambiguous with reverence for the grey, undefined areas of style, his songs are unconcerned with musical or social expectations. They sit completely outside of time and fashion, the simplicity and honesty of his voice enough to carry them.

-- Opening will be special guest Our Griffins

$10 Adv / $12 At the Door

Doors Open at 7:30pm

Belfast Connection with Maddie Vile

 

Though a relatively new band on the local scene, Belfast Connection is composed of three great musicians who are no strangers to Irish music. Formerly of local Irish band Paddy's Well, Belfast Connection's Frank Reed, Laine Walker, and Joe Hughes are three close friends who infuse each performance with expert musicianship and energetic performances that tell the story of Ireland and her people.

Having spent years honing their craft in front of local audiences, Belfast Connection is a musical amalgam of the well-known Irish songs everyone loves to sing along to in a local pub and folk and country influences that highlights the band's versatility and musicianship. A Belfast Connection show celebrates Ireland and her music from rollicking pub songs to reflective ballads. A Belfast Connection show is a party with family and good friends.

-- Opening will be special guest Maddie Vile

$8 Adv / $10 At the Door

Doors Open at 7:30pm

Minas

 

The Minas duo, featuring Orlando Haddad (guitar, vocals) and Patricia King (piano, keys and vocals), has been in the Philadelphia area for over 25 years. They've performed in all major venues, including The Kimmel Center, The Mann, The Academy of Music, The Annenberg. Their events at World Cafe Live have sold out. Minas has won "Best of Philly" twice from Philadelphia Magazine. and their latest CD "Bossa Nova Day" was indicated for 3 Grammy Awards. Minas will be performing originals from their 5 CDs (Blueazul Records), as well as Bossa Nova classics.

Orlando Haddad and Patricia King formed Minas in 1978 at North Carolina School of the Arts to bring Brazilian music to stateside audiences. They proceeded to play all over the eastern US before going back to their musical roots in Brazil, where they entertained, traveled extensively and recorded their first album, Num Dia Azul.

Today Minas is one of the most sought after Brazilian bands in the United States. Minas is built upon the duo's multiple talents as vocalists, instrumentalists and composers with an impressive grasp of the whole range of Brazilian musical idioms. At the core of any Minas show are the voices of the duo, which reflects two decades of vocal and instrumental blending. Warm and engaging, this magical sound becomes infectious when Minas adds bass, drums, percussion and horns to Orlando's guitar and Patricia's keyboards.

$15 Adv / $18 At the Door

Doors Open at 7:30pm

Craig Bickhardt and Lizanne Knott

 

Craig is a singer/songwriter of the old school – you can hear echoes of such ‘60s folk revival artists as Tom Rush, Gordon Lightfoot and Eric Andersen in his work. Added to this is the melodic sophistication of a Jimmy Webb or a Paul Simon, as well as a spare but telling lyric approach. “I admire songwriters like Woody Guthrie and poets like Robert Frost because they created functional art,” he says. “Too much music today is just for the singer, not for Everyman. I think of my work as a ‘Please Touch’ museum – I want my songs to be sung until they’re worn out.” Also crucial to Craig’s art is his virtuosic guitar work, interweaving folk, blues, country and ragtime influences into a unique whole: “The guitar isn’t just an accompanying instrument for me – sometimes it’s the front man and my voice is the accompanist.” To listen to samples, visit www.craigbickhardt.com

A long standing member of the singer-songwriter scene in Philadelphia, Lizanne Knott has been captivating audiences throughout the Northeast and garnering attention from radio listeners across the globe. Well known locally for her floating vocals and lyrical juxtapositions, her apparent depth and transcending warmth make for an inviting mix of music which moves easily through dark poetic ballads - to soulful jazz - to folk driven rock. To listen to samples, visit www.lizanneknott.com

$25 Cover

Doors Open at 7:30pm

Big Street and Ron Lucca's Yesterday Band

 

Sweden based band, BIG STREET brings forth a fresh sound of pop soul, flavored with an essence of sweet jazz with their newest cd, THE TREE OF LIFE. They are currently bending the airwaves with this sophomore project, being released worldwide. The style is a mix of acoustic pop, smooth jazz, west coast music and soul. If you like that you will hear their influences. But their CD also shows that they have developed their own uniquely recognizable style with blending musicianship. To listen to samples, visit www.bigstreet.se

Ron Lucca and Yesterday's Band is comprised of seasoned members, well established studio musicians, teachers and performers of all genres of music. Their partnership and friendship spans over thirty years with very few changes in personnel. Ron was a headliner in Las Vegas; appeared as a guest star on Philly 57’s Profile Show with Bob Perkins; performed at the 1992 Berks Jazz Festival; appeared in and composed music for the locally produced movie “Satisfaction Guaranteed“; was a staff writer and studio musician for Philly based recording studios; has performed on commercials and professional seminars; performed at The Academy Of Music, The Kimmel Center, Walnut Theatre, Schubert Theatre; was the original candidate to headed up the Encore Orchestra and lead the band at Pulsations Diner Theatre. Also Glen Fericone on drums, Rich Budesta on B3, Norm Manno reeds, and George Lavanos basses. To listen to samples, visit www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEhrFDejfTE

$5 Cover

Doors Open at 7:30pm

Lucy Wainwright Roche with Kyle Swartzwelder

C A N C E L L E D

Lucy grew up in Greenwich Village, New York City, amidst a family of musicians. Her father is Loudon Wainwright, her mother is Suzzy Roche of The Roches. But she had other plans for herself. She always thought she'd be a teacher and she earned her Master's Degree in Education in 2007. She hit the road to sing back up with her brother, Rufus Wainwright on his 2007 tour. Since then she's recorded two critically acclaimed EPS "8 Songs" and "8 More" which have been wholeheartedly embraced by her fans.

She's won hearts opening up for Neko Case, The Indigo Girls, Rufus Wainwright, Girlyman, Amos Lee, Lucy Kaplansky, Dar Williams, Mary Gauthier, Loudon Wainwright, The Roches among others, and also tours England and the US as her own headliner.

-- Opening will be special guest Kyle Swartzwelder

$10 Cover

Doors Open at 7:30pm

Chris Despo with Windoview

 

From the suburbs of Philadelphia, the red headed Chris Despo stands out in the mix of today’s musicians. He has performed at many college and coffee house venues in the tri-state area. Some venues include World Cafe Live, Burlap and Bean, The North Star Bar, University of Delaware, Widener University, Philadelphia University, and Verizon Hall in the Kimmel Center accompanying members of the Philadelphia Orchestra.

Despo’s music is of an acoustic rock/pop genre that is heavily influenced on music of the Dave Matthews Band, Jason Mraz, Coldplay, and Damien Rice. Chris has been featured in local newspapers and magazines including Play Magazine, Philadelphia Style Magazine, and the News of Delaware County. With “honest and sincere lyrics about love and life”, Chris Despo brings energy and emotion to every performance.

-- Opening will be special guest Windoview

$10 Cover

Doors Open at 7:30pm

Dr. Brain Shuffler - Health Series - Part 2

Join Dr. Brian Shuffler, an expert on health and wellness, for a wellness series at Burlap and Bean. These complimentary courses will help you understand how to keep your body working at its best and how to improve your family's health through movement, diet and lifestyle modification. Dr. Shuffler, twice awarded by former Philadelphia Mayor John Street, will discuss our current healthcare crisis and reveal the latest science in human physiology, health and wellness.

You will be given the education and resources to set goals to make 2012 your healthiest year yet. Everyone wants to experience optimum wellness, but many may not know where to begin. These classes are designed to inspire all participants, from the full-time working mom to the elite athlete, and will offer information detailing how to take small, simple steps toward a healthier lifestyle for families and individuals alike. Courses will be held on January 17, 2012 and February 21, 2012 from 7 PM to 8 PM at Burlap and Bean.

Free Event

To reserve a spot for this free event, please call the shop

John Conahan and Gina Kaz

 

As a singer/songwriter, John Conahan follows the tradition of thoughtful, piano-rooted songwriting. With bombastic vocals and exciting, beautiful piano playing, he is capable of introspective, sincere (yet angular) ballads, as well as the danceable and festive rockers. He’s shared the stage with folks like Jeffrey Gaines, Dispatch, Los Lobos and Rachael Sage. John is well known for his witty stage banter and amiable, festive persona. John has been featured on radio broadcasts throughout the world and noted in trade publications as an exceptional and unique American songwriter. To listen to samples, visit www.johnconahan.com

Singer, songwriter, and pianist, Gina Kaz explores the piano and voice with raw emotion and guts. Classically trained, Kaz utilizes her skill to set the tone for each song beautifully. Her musical vibe is honest and empowering. Her voice embraces the intimacy and freedom of vocalists like Sinead O'Connor and Sarah MacLachlan, while her piano is reminiscent of that of Tori Amos. Her debut album "Decipher" was featured in Performing Songwriter Magazine where they described her voice as "chilling" and compared her to Sinead O' Connor. She has been touring the Mid-Atlantic region and also in London, UK. To listen to samples, visit www.ginakaz.com

$8 Adv / $10 At the Door

Doors Open at 7:30pm

Bill O'Meara with Caleb Spaulding

 

Bill O'Meara picked up a guitar for the first time at the age of ten years old and almost immediately began a love affair with song-writing. A decade later Bill stood on stage at Citizens Bank Park (home of the Philadelphia Phillies) as the lead singer, guitarist, song writer of the band Morning Story and played to tens of thousands of fans as the opener for world renown act Bon Jovi.

Prior to Morning Story, Bill played in and released a full length album with the Philly-local band "Dirty Blue" in 2006, enjoying a few spins by local radio station WXPN and bookings at nationally respected Philadelphia area venues such as The Electric Factory, World Cafe Live, Grape Street Philadelphia, The Tin Angel, and many others.

-- Opening will be special guest Caleb Spaulding

$10 Cover

Doors Open at 7:30pm

Charlie Phillips with Jazz Volcano

 First Friday hosted by Charlie.
Sober Night  - - - - - No BYOB

Listeners agree that Charlie Phillips’ songs cannot be categorized into genre. His musical influences – rooted primarily in rock, soul, folk, and blues – have been blended and distilled to create his eclectic style and fresh sound. From the blues-rock and reggae flavored “Preacherman”, to the Asbury Park blare of “Natural”, to the campfire folksiness of “Donny T” and “Wealth of Friends”, his melody-driven songs leave the listener singing after the song is over.

Songs from Charlie’s CDs “All Roads Lead To Home” and “JustLove!” have received airplay locally on WXPN 88.5 in Philadelphia and WSTW 93.7 in Wilmington, DE. His third CD, “What It Is” is due to be released in December 2011. Visit www.charliephillips.com for more information about Charlie and to enjoy videos of his live performances.

-- Opening will be special guest Jazz Volcano

John Flynn with Sarah Flynn

 

John Flynn sings from the heart. His powerful songs of humanity and hope are deeply rooted in the traditions of Woody Guthrie and Phil Ochs. John paints vivid, lasting images with words and music, drawn from a palette of awareness, irony, humor, and compassion. A socially driven singer/songwriter not afraid of writing about the shadows, John allows us the space to come to our own conclusions. His songs speak to our common shared humanity. Thank-you notes left on his websites come from both soldiers and anti-war advocates.

John has shared the stage with some of the greats of our time, Willie Nelson, Arlo Guthrie, Kris Kristofferson, to name a few. Arlo invited John to join his Train to New Orleans tour post-Hurricane Katrina, and Kris Kristofferson has not only sung on two of John’s CDs, but has given John previously unrecorded material to use. Sonny Ochs, the sister of the late great songwriter, Phil Ochs, has made John one of the mainstays of her Phil Ochs Song Nights that tours nationally.

-- Opening will be special guest Sarah Flynn

$15 Adv / $18 At the Door

Doors Open at 7:30pm

Laura Shay with Matthew Rineer

 

With the October 2008 release of Bittersweet, her third album, Laura Shay has come into her own with a new level of confidence that has translated into a new level of candor in her songwriting and of freedom in her delivery of the fourteen songs on the album. “I'm definitely writing what I want right now. This album is pure me.

With the same kind vulnerability and openness reminiscent of some of her musical influences, Shay credits Tori Amos and Stevie Nicks as “two of the most powerful people I’ve ever seen on stage. Hailed for her intense stage presence and dynamic live performances, Laura puts her body and soul into every note – she lets the music play her.

-- Opening will be special guest Matthew Rineer

$12 Cover

Doors Open at 7:30pm

Angela Sheik and John & Brittany
with Elephants Gerald

 

Angela Sheik is an electro-acoustic musician who blends the soulful, feminine vibe of Billie Holiday with the innovative spirit of Imogen Heap. Her music bridges the divide between a traditional singer/songwriter and an electronic innovator. Using her layered voice, an arsenal of unique instruments, and looper machines, she breaks all expectations of what a solo performer can accomplish on stage while charming the audience with a smile. Among Angela's influences are Portishead, Regina Spektor, Radiohead, Hooverphonic, The Chemical Brothers, Massive Attack, Ingrid Michaelson, and Imogen Heap. To listen to samples, visit www.angelasheik.com

John & Brittany are a songwriting duo hailing from Philadelphia, PA, comprised of guitarists John Faye and Brittany Rotondo. Faye, the frontman of IKE, one of the city's best-known rock bands, met Rotondo in late December of 2008. The two struck up an immediate musical kinship, with a mutual love of the Beatles and the Ramones, and within a couple months the pair were writing songs together, one of which ("Last Act") would end up on IKE's 2010 release Tie The Knot With All That You Got. In July of 2011, John & Brittany released their self-titled debut EP, the first official release on IT KEEPS EVOLVING! To listen to samples, visit www.johnbrittany.com

-- Opening will be special guest Elephants Gerald

$10 Adv / $12 At the Door

Doors Open at 7:30pm

Jason Newman Trio

 

After discovering the piano by the age of twelve, Jason's natural affinity for music proved to be his strong path leading to the arts. Even while listening to bands like Led Zeppelin and The Police, it was Keith Jarrett, Glenn Gould, and Ludwig van Beethoven who most inspired him. Looking back on the early years, it was Glenn Gould’s virtuosic performance of J.S. Bach's Goldberg Variations; the raw power of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony; and Keith Jarrett's spontaneous improvisation in The Koln Concert that most instilled a desire to discover more about music.

During his college years at Lebanon Valley, Jason studied privately in addition to his course work. He worked on Classical Piano Repertoire and Technique with Dr. Dennis Sweigart; and he studied Classical Composition with Dr. Scott Eggert, his trusted advisor. He worked on jazz theory and performed in jazz ensembles led by Mr. Tom Strohman. Jason also studied privately with Harrisburg jazz pianist Andy Roberts.

$10 Cover

Doors Open at 7:30pm

Christie Lenée

 

Christie Lenée is a progressive guitarist and conscious singer/songwriter. She was recently selected as Best Guitarist for the 93.7WSTW Hometown Heroes Awards, and Best Female Singer Songwriter for the Origivation Magazine Awards. Whether performing solo or with a four-piece band, Lenée’s kinetic fingerboard work, alluring voice, and rich lyrics entrance her audience. Every show is an experience- it’s awe-inspiring, enlivening, often described as “a breath of fresh air.”

By 2007, Christie Lenée had released 17 live CDs and two home studio albums. Finally, she embraced a bigger ‘project’ with the album “Set it Free,” a production that took almost three years and includes full choral arrangements, strings, and horns. After the release of “Set it Free” in 2009, the artist ventured to Philadelphia, to an inspiring place to write new music. Since then, the artist has been prolific with songwriting, and recently released the “Acoustic Sessions” cd. This disc features her modern finger-style guitar playing, ornamented with open tunings, finger tapping, and acoustic percussion. While in the process of the new album “Daylight Comes,” Christie Lenée is gracing the east coast with a radiant presence.

$8 Adv / $10 At the Door

Doors Open at 7:30pm

Chelsea Sue Allen and Blake Allen

 

Chelsea's debut album TINY PRIZES is out! Available for download through chelseasueallen.com, as well as iTunes, Amazon, CDbaby, and other online distributors. Hard copies can be purchased through chelseasueallen.com. Chelsea, who resides in the suburbs of Philadelphia, has just released her debut album Tiny Prizes, comprised of 11 beautifully crafted songs. While she's not playing her own music she also accompanies other musicians, such as Blake Allen (father), and Philly band Vilebred. To listen to samples, visit www.chelseasueallen.com

$8 Adv / $10 At the Door

Doors Open at 7:30pm

Peter Mulvey with Kyle Swartzwelder

 

Over the past 20 years, Mulvey has pursued an eclectic path as a writer and musician, performing on the streets of Dublin, the subways of Boston and now, touring as a headliner. He’s shared the stage with Emmylou Harris, Richard Thompson, Ani DiFranco, and Indigo Girls, and attracted an audience that stretches around the globe. His work also finds him collaborating with theatre and dance companies, and teaching guitar and songwriting workshops.

In every aspect of his career, Mulvey draws on an extremely broad swath of influence; he is always reading, listening, and eager to hear new poetry, modern minimalist composers, old-time fiddle tunes, Argentinean trip-hop, or top-shelf bar bands. The Irish Times: "Peter Mulvey is a phenomenal performer with huge energy, a quick fire, quirky take on life, and an extraordinary guitar style. A joy to see." Still, it is the live performance that defines that work. Night after night, whether performing solo, duo (with David "Goody" Goodrich), or sometimes with a band, Mulvey attempts to be the sum of his parts, to draw on all the musical legacies he has studied, to make a fresh, vital moment out of everything he and the audience have brought to the table that night.

For three years now, Peter has done an annual Fall tour entirely by bicycle, partly for environmental reasons and partly for the sheer fun of continuing his creative, unorthodox approach to a long and fruitful artistic career. For his September, 2009 THE LONG HAUL TOUR, Peter will bike 1,100 miles from Michigan to Massachusetts, performing 10 concerts over 17 days.

-- Opening will be special guest Kyle Swartzwelder

$18 Adv / $20 At the Door

Doors Open at 7:30pm

TBD

$TBD Cover

Doors Open at 7:30pm

Williamsboy with Twin Ghost

 

The name the WILLIAMSBOY is a direct reflection of a family on the move, and the stigma of being on welfare. Whenever something was wrong, missing, or troubled in the neighborhood, I always heard, "must be that Williamsboy." It stuck, first as kind of an epithet, but now, it’s a more of a badge of honor.

I first touched a guitar when I was 6, I recall. It was in a closet at my grand mom’s house. I had my fun with it for about a month or two. No one in the house knew how to play the thing so I had to figure it out on my own. Like most everything else, I guess. So, I would listen to my older brother’s garage band through the woodwork and try to find notes they were playing. Eventually I was playing along to the country radio stations. I had no idea what the hell I was playing, I just went by ear and if it sounded right, that was all right for me. And it still is. So I suppose that tells you where I came from, but not so much where I am. To borrow from the great Steve Earle, I’m pretty much of a “hard core troubadour,” in the tradition of Woody, Bruce, and The Band. But just like most writers I admire, I believe “A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds.” So you might hear echoes of Wilco, Beck, or even something with no label at all.

The new album is called Analog. First, it is a collection of songs about people, real life, mystery, hardship, and redemption. Second, because it was recorded in an analog studio, and not inside a computer. I feel blessed to have a great group of musicians giving life and depth to my songs, and a producer, Bill Levinson, who shares my vision and gives wings to my songs.

-- Opening will be special guest Twin Ghost

$8 Adv / $10 At the Door

Doors Open at 7:30pm

Jeff Pianki with Caleb Spaulding

 

Jeff Pianki is a natural. Like Mickey Mantle was born to hit home runs and Carol Burnett was born to make us laugh, this Michigan-based folk musician was born to write songs. His soulful, effortless vocals and folky, catchy guitar riffs hush audiences of all ages. On his current EP, entitled "Paper Window", Jeff combines his quiet wit, unassuming nature, and positive outlook with his god-given musical talent to create a formula that has made him one of the Midwest's best kept secrets.

While Jeff has kept a low profile for the most part in this era of building careers via social networking websites, the one site that he has embraced has been YouTube, building a loyal following by posting hours and hours of unedited, raw live footage of himself performing a laundry list of originals, along with some great cover tracks. "Paper Window" is an undeniable addition to any music fan's playlist. Tracks such as "Missing Parts" and "This Town" are instant classics.

Having performed over 100 shows in the two years, Jeff's following is growing exponentially in the Midwest and beyond. Jeff's live show ranges from a simple acoustic performance to the more complex set, including both acoustic and electric guitars, banjos, pianos, and harmonicas. He has shared the stage with artists such as The Civil Wars and Frontier Ruckus, and spent time on tour this fall with Rocky Votolato and Matt Pond PA.

-- Opening will be special guest Caleb Spaulding

$8 Adv / $10 At the Door

Doors Open at 7:30pm

Kate Klim and Blair Bodine

 

Kate's musical success in her hometown led her to Berklee College of Music in Boston. It was here that Kate worked on her skills as a writer and performer, and became involved with the music community that had produced icons like Bob Dylan years before, and Tracy Chapman and Patty Griffin in the recent past. Many of the songs that received recognition ended up comprising her most recent release, and first fully-produced venture, "Up and Down and Up Again." The project was created with the help of reknowned producer Crit Harmon (Martin Sexton, Susan Werner, Lori McKenna), and features some of the country's most talented musicians. Collectively, they've worked with Paul McCartney, Elton John, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Jonatha Brooke, Suzanne Vega, Paula Cole and the Boston Symphony. The album was dubbed a "gem" by Performing Songwriter Magazine, and its release prompted Kate to assume the role of full-time musician, leading her to her current home of Nashville, TN. To listen to samples, visit www.kateklim.com

Blair Bodine brings a compelling mix of lyrical mastery and soul-stirring melodies to each of her songs. Accompanied by rich acoustic guitar, Blair’s songs uplift and unravel before you with themes of love, loss, humanity and spirituality. Blair writes on the line of transformation, where light and truth are magnified. Her sound is heavily influenced by the people and places she has encountered while living in Colorado for two years and while studying in New York City, where she attended Columbia University. Blair is also involved in global human rights issues. She launched a multimedia campaign in 2000 called Beyond All Borders to raise awareness about the use of child soldiers. She has performed at the United Nations, as well as in Ghana and Switzerland. To listen to samples, visit www.blairbodine.com

$10 Cover

Doors Open at 7:30pm

Hot Club Philly and Andrea Carlson

 

The Hot Club of Philadelphia was founded in 2001 by guitarist Barry Wahrhaftig, and violinist Mark Campiglia. We are an acoustic jazz quartet, dedicated to playing and preserving the music of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli, adding our own style and arrangements. The quartet includes Jim Stager on acoustic bass and rhythm guitar by Joe Ellis and/or Rich Yescalis. Barry plays a Manouche Modele Jazz, 14 fret oval hole guitar. Manouche Guitars are built from the plans of the original Selmer guitars built in France in the 1930’s. There’s an almost universal appeal of this music. You can’t “fake” this stuff. You’ve got to play from your heart. This is acoustic music without digital trickery, As much folk music as high art, there’s a real lack of pretense draws the listener in. To listen to samples, visit www.hotclubphilly.com

Andrea Carlson, an award-winning singer/songwriter, comes to Burlap and Bean with her Retro, Jazzy, Bluesy, and Romantic Swing music! She'll enchant with her sultry, sweet, and playful vocals as she delivers melodies that sound like they belong in the American Songbook! Her lyrics have been described as 'quick and witty, in the vein of Cole Porter' and her classically trained guitar style as 'channeling Django Reinhardt'! She has performed in a variety of venues throughout the Philadelphia area, New York, Chicago and LA! Recently, she released her debut album "Drivin' Myself Wild for You" which is fast gaining wide recognition and radio airplay! This fantastic evening of music will include Bruce Malcolm on Double Bass and Rich Carlson on Percussion! To listen to samples, visit www.andreacarlsonmusic.com

$12 Adv / $15 At the Door

Doors Open at 7:30pm