Threepenny Opry Series


The Threepenny Opry presents folk, country, acoustic blues and performing songwriters. There is no cover-charge, though a donation is requested. Children are welcome if accompanied by a parent. The shows are presented in a "listening room" setting. Musicians should feel free to bring an instrument for an informal post-show song-swap/jam. View the Threepenny Opry blog at: www.threepennyopry.blogspot.com

Starlite Lounge
(364 Freeport Road
Blawnox PA 15238
--near Pianos 'n Stuff )
412-828-9842
8 :00-10:00pm
Suggested Donation: $5

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Saturday, July 12
Dave Wells


Singer-songwriter Dave Wells has it all: heart, sophistication, guitar chops, wisdom, humor, love, and deep humanity arching achingly in eternal questions all over his songs. Everyone who has ever heard Dave perform instantly has a favorite Dave Wells song or two.

Bring your instruments, your voices, and your good will and-about ten minutes after his set-we'll have a good old-fashioned Threepenny Opry round robin and jam.

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Saturday, March 22
Bill Toms & Tom Breiding

Bill Toms is a local legend from his days as lead guitarist with Joe Grushecky & the Houserockers, but it is his solo acoustic performances that will sweep you away. With his consummate guitar skills, engaging style and profound songwriting, he is a double threat that is unmatched. Since striking out on his own two years ago, he has done multiple concert tours of Europe and the US. Often compared to Dylan and Waits, he is a passionate performer you won't soon forget.His new album Spirits, Chaos, and a Troubadour Soul is coming out on April 5.

Wheeling native Tom Breiding is another Americana style artist whose songwriting has received great acclaim. His new release, The Unbroken Circle, is a collection of songs that document events in the coalfields of West Virginia from the early 1900's. Singing professionally for more than 25 years, Breiding has carved his niche as a chronicler of small-town America.


 

 




 


 

 

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