Women Who Rock - OUTDOOR MUSIC FESTIVAL

All the best acts from Women Who Rock will be performing.  More details to come!

• 6:00 pm - Rose Cousins
• 7:00 pm - Sisters 3
• 8:00 pm - Talisman

Rose Cousins -

Rose Cousins, originally from Canada’s smallest province, Prince Edward Island, now makes her home in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

She still carries many of those important rural living life lessons with her. Live well, love and work hard. Whether it’s a day spent writing at home or many consecutive days on the road, Cousins knows dedication is paramount.

With multiple awards and nominations, including: East Coast Music Awards Female Recording of the year (2008), Mountain Stage New song Contest (2007), Nova Scotia Music Awards for Best Folk Recording and Galaxie Rising Star (2007), Prince Edward Island Music Awards for Folk Recording and Female Vocalist (2007), Cousins’ firmly believes she’s pursuing her passion and purpose.

Since her 2006 debut release, If You Were for Me, Cousins has charmed audiences throughout North America, from intimate house concerts to sharing the stage with Symphony Nova Scotia. Rose explores love and loss, longing and loneliness, and the strength of the human spirit. Her music combined with her humorous banter makes it customary to both laugh and cry during a live show...

www.rosecousins.com
www.myspace.com/rosecousins

Sisters 3 -

The groups consist of: Cassandra (oldest sister): keyboards/sounds, vocals, Anna Christie: guitar, lead vocals, and the sweet… i mean feisty... Beatrice on percussive what-nots and backup vocals. Together they tackle themes of love, politics and the American Dream.

"We've been singing together since we were small children. We debuted our first song 'Living in a Dreamworld' live from our bedroom closet at ages 5, 7 and 10 for which we prepared a full repertoire, intermission snacks, backstage passes and autographs after the show. At first Beatrice was deemed the groups interpretive dancer as Anna and Cas had declared that at 5, her voice had 'not yet developed'. Clearly, these were matters of utmost seriousness. In the beginning the songs were mused from hours of lulling younger siblings to sleep. Years passed and our passion for writing and performing flourished. Together we discovered William Butler Yeats, Edger Allen Poe, Shakespeare, our fathers rhythm and blues record collection and acting. Homeschooling gave us all the time in the world to write and do improv to our hearts content. We made recordings of our first demos. They exist somewhere in the rubble of a garage filled with 8 childrens worth of past junk. Anna got a guitar, pursued a solo career and released her first album (Elixir for the Human Heart) and Bea attended art school, while Cas moved out and continued writing and singing with other local artists. Now we present you this, our debut album, Star Spangled."

sisters3music.com
www.myspace.com/thesistersthree

Talisman-

Talisman is a group of 4 talented musicians and friends who began playing original music and cover songs together at popular Philly-area venues nearly 15 years ago.

In 1996, after relocating to Philadelphia, Talisman principal songwriter & singer C met lead guitarist Jim Nichols in the first incarnation of Talisman. Clever combinations of acoustic & electric guitars, mixed with poignant, relatable lyrics and great melodies that stick in your head, created a great rock sound. After several years Talisman decided to take a break that turned into an 11 year stretch. In the summer of 2009, Nichols and C realigned the band with the addition of current drummer Dan McCoach and bass player Mike Kurman.

talismantheband.com
www.myspace.com/talismanthebandusa

February 14, 2010

• 6:00 pm - Kelly & the Ruths
• 7:30 pm - Lili Anel

Kelly & the Ruths -

The word "ruth" means "friend", and a friendly atmosphere is exactly what you get with Philadelphia folk band Kelly and The Ruths. With their smooth vocals, jazz-inspired folk tunes, and laid-back stage presence, The Ruths will delight fans of many genres.

Their debut album, Wild Things was released in October 2008 and a mid-west tour began in March 2009, where they entertained colleges such as Shippensburg University, Elizabethtown College, West Virginia University, and Manchester College, IN. But nothing can take these fun, carefree musicians away from their true home; Philadelphia. They have played at Philly's beloved venues including The Tin Angel, The North Star Bar, World Cafe Live, and Milkboy Coffee.

Fresh off their win at the 2009 Philadelphia Songwriters Project Contest, Kelly and The Ruths have performed at the Kimmel Center Summer Solstice Fest, Bethlehem Musikfest, Philly Folk Fest, and have been featured on WXPN's Folk Show. The Ruths are currently working on their sophomore album.

www.myspace.com/kellyruthmusic

Lili Anel -

Take the soulfulness of Bill Withers, the power and range of Anita Baker, the elegance of Sade, the rhythmic sense of Richie Havens, the songwriting of Carly Simon or Joni Mitchell and roll it all together and you might get an idea of what Philadelphia-based singer-songwriter Lili Anel is all about. Whether she’s performing solo or with a rhythm section, Lili Añel’s songs captivate her audience.  A transplanted New Yorker, Lili considers herself a Philadelphian and with good reason; venues like Tin Angel and World Café Live! have embraced her; WXPN has featured her.  Defying categorization and calling her music a hybrid of “urban/acoustic/jazz/pop” combined with a powerfully unique vocal style bringing her to the forefront. Lili continues to win over audiences with her vocal stylings, guitar playing and songs, that while often recalling her many influences (Joan Armatrading, Joni Mitchell, Steely Dan, Janis Ian). In 2007, JazzTimes Magazine said of Lili “…her songs are consistently excellent…” Lili’s recent CD, “Every Second In Between”, produced by Grammy award winning producer, Glenn Barratt, continues to bring Lili wide acclaim, making the All About Jazz 2009 Year End Writers Choice for the 10 Best New Jazz Releases list, CityPaper’s 2009 Music Critic’s List, along with JazzTimes Magazine proclaiming ““…a cd to blow your mind at first listen…”.

www.lilianel.org
www.myspace.com/lilianel

• 6:00 pm - Corrin Campbell
• 7:00 pm - Deni Bonet
• 8:00 pm - Lisa Bianco

Corrin Campbell -

Forming in May of 2008, Corrin Campbell & the Election have taken the Baltimore pop music scene by storm in a short time. The band's first show was at Fletcher's in Baltimore and Corrin's first EP, Exhibit A, was hot off the press. The band released a single, "Sunbeam" in November 2008, and just recently released their first full-length record, Game Night, on November 24, 2009.

The group has been compared to other female-led groups like Evanescence, Paramore and Heart. With live performances that'll "rock yer face off", the band leaves audiences wanting more.

www.corrincampbell.net

Deni Bonet -

Deni Bonet, Lilith Fair performing artist, is a singer/songwriter and classically-trained violinist who quit the classical world early in her career because she hated having to wear black and sit still! Deni has either recorded or performed with REM, Sarah McLachlan, Chris Whitley, Cyndi Lauper, Daniel Lanois, Gravity Kills & Robyn Hitchcock amongst many others.

She was an original member of the cast of the nationally syndicated radio show, MOUNTAIN STAGE; singing and performing in her own right and accompanying guests on the show - anyone from Richard Thompson to the Indigo Girls to Warren Zevon to Allen Toussaint.

Deni left the show to pursue a solo career, with a mission to prove that there is more to the violin than concertos or hoe-downs!

www.denibonet.com

Lisa Bianco -

Finding a balance between the visceral and intellectual is one of the trickiest things to pull off in music, but Lisa Bianco manages to do just that. Her songs, evocative and inventive, straddle the line between punk rock passion and singer/songwriter introspection to create something uniquely her own. On her new album, Post-Data, Bianco takes on the new and constantly evolving relationship between people and a data-saturated world, searching for the personal connection that breathes life into humanity...and music.

A performer emerging from New York City's underground scene, Bianco has earned laudatory notices from publications such as CMJ ("Distinctive NYC underground songstress"), the Village Voice ("galvanizing") and East Coast Rocker ("Bianco is spreading a unique sound throughout the New York underground. An interesting blend of alternative, guitar rock, and pure punk aggression has led to a very distinct calling"). That praise has come in the wake of her electric live performances - shows that erase the distance between artist and audience. Lisa says, "I play and tour because it provides a sense of purpose. I often feel like a messenger. When I'm on stage, I feel so alive, and I work to convey that to everyone."

www.lisabianco.com

• 6:00 pm - Courtney Fairchild and Kelly Stratton
• 7:00 pm - Laura Cheadle
• 8:00 pm - Elaine Lachica

Laura Cheadle -

Don't be fooled by her popstar looks. At a time when the music industry seems to churn out one identical female artist after the other, this young singer-songwriter breaks the mold. Laura Cheadle has got the funk.

This young artist writes about love, lust, and everything in-between. From beneath her graceful lyrics and sensual sound emerges Laura's soul, which enraptures her listeners as she effortlessly commands their attention. She calls herself a "funky white girl who's got soul." However, Laura sells her self short with this description, as she blends many genres both within and among her songs. Laura creates her own unique style of song-writing by giving rock/pop a soulful twist with a splash of blues.

www.lauracheadle.com

Elaine Lachica -

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Elaine began studying piano, violin and singing at age 3. Elaine studied voice at the Peabody Conservatory of Music and the Royal College of Music in London. She has performed and toured as a soloist for the New York Collegium, the Waverly Consort and the Rebel Baroque Orchestra. Elaine has composed and produced two CDs - '9' and 'Apolune' (available@ www.cdbaby.com and iTunes).

www.myspace.com/elainelachica

• 5:00 pm - Courtney Fairchild
• 6:00 pm - ViRAGO
• 7:00 pm - papertrees

ViRAGO -

ViRAGO is a high-energy guitar and percussion duet consisting of musicians/composers Amy Schindler and Maire Tashjian. Their music is an edgy rock sound with elements of blues and samba. They have performed internationally including Salvador Bahia, Brazil. The New York Council on the Arts has recognized ViRAGO for their debut recording "Here be Dragons." ViRAGO is in our schools offering Interactive Assemblies including "The Joy of Rhythm" multicultural, educational, percussion and performing arts program!

www.viragomusic.com
www.myspace.com/viragomusic

Papertrees -

We are constantly evolving. papertrees began with Allison writing, strumming a guitar, and vocalizing some songs but has now grown into a family of sounds. The core crew also consists of Deirdre Loughridge (cello), Alec Meltzer (drums, percussion), Phil D'Agostino (upright bass), Carl Cheeseman (electric guitar), and Nate Gonzalez (organ, keys and accordion). We've had the beautiful pleasure of performing with Andrew Lipke (organ, keys) for several moons as well! We are excited for the fullness of music we can send to you in soundwaves. The music that Papertrees creates has a folk vibe with a jazz-esque undertone.

www.myspace.com/papertreesmusic

• 4:00 pm - TBA
• 5:00 pm - Kelly Stratton and the Punch Drunk Boys
• 6:00 pm - Jenn Grant

Jenn Grant -

From her debut record, Orchestra for the Moon, Jenn Grant's name has surfaced in four star reviews from Harp and The Globe and Mail, earned her several East Coast Music Awards nominations, and landed her on tours with the Great Lake Swimmers, Hayden, Justin Rutledge, Martin Tielli, Danny Michel, and The Weakerthans.

There are traces of Orchestra for the Moon in her latest offering, elements that helped shape Jenn's sound into what it has become. Producer/pianist Jonathan Goldsmith (Bruce Cockburn) leads a heart-on-sleeve band through Echoes: Kinley Dowling on violin, David Christensen on bass clarinet, Sean MacGillivray on bass, Gary Craig on drums/percussion, and Jenn herself on guitar. These are all sincere songs captured in the moment, on tape. Echoes was recorded and mixed with a fully analogue process at Puck's Farm.

Without the songs being old or feeling old, Echoes' analog heart reflects the art and the heart of Jenn herself, inciting a familiarity that connects the listener with the roots of music.

www.jenngrant.com
www.myspace.com/jenngrant1

• 4:30 pm - Kate Klim
• 5:30 pm - Courtney Fairchild and the Stone Hand Tortillas
• 6:30 pm - The Waltons

Kate Klim -

With roots in Palatine, Illinois and Downingtown, Pennsylvania, Kate was raised on a steady diet of Carole King , Paul Simon, Billy Joel and John Lennon. Later on, her influences grew to include Patty Griffin, Jonatha Brooke, Chris Trapper and Garrison Starr.

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. She can often be found on the stages of Club Passim, the Tin Angel, Tupelo Music Hall and other notable listening rooms. Recent accomplishments include opening slots for Shawn Colvin, Richard Shindell, Ollabelle and a performance at Philadelphia’s Electric Factory as part of the Philly Music Awards. After winning a
coveted spot at the 2004 Mid-Atlantic NACA conference, Kate entered the college market, which included the receipt of a special “emerging artist” award fron the prestigious Cornell University. Summer of 2005 included an honorable mention in the Mountain Stage Newsong Contest, and 2006 brought her to the Finals for Mountain Stage as well as the "Silver" Award for Best Folk Song in the Mid-Atlantic Song Contest. 2007 found Kate as a Kerrville Newfolk Finalist, and in 2008 she took 3rd overall in the Mid-Atlantic Song Contest (of over 1000 entrants).

In 2006, Kate collaborated with celebrated New England producer, Crit Harmon (Martin Sexton, Lori McKenna, Meg Hutchinson) to record her first fully-produced CD. Several songs have already won awards, and the album was released in January, 2007 to a sold out crowd in Cambridge, MA. In late summer of '07, Kate returned to her hometown of Philadelphia, PA, to pursue music full time, moving once more to Nashville in summer 2009.

www.kateklim.com
www.myspace.com/kateklim

The Waltons -

An experienced performer, Jen has combined sultry vocals with personal lyrics and dynamic melody. Her voice, often compared to Stevie Nicks and Natalie Merchant, offers an invitation to anyone listening along with her energetic stage presence. She was recently Awarded with Best Female Vocals in Pop/Rock on GarageBand.com. With the support of the band, The Waltons, she and her brother and skilled guitarist, Evan, perform harmonies, full guitar sounds and a stellar show...

Members of The Waltons are all experienced musicians and have performed at various Colleges, Clubs and Events such as: the Theater of Living Arts (TLA, Philadelphia), The Khyber, North Star Bar, Grape Street Pub (Manayunk), the Pontiac Grille, Kenny's, Kelly's, Puck, the CT, John & Peter's and more. As vocalist of The Waltons, an on-going collaboration between Jen, her brother and guitarist, Evan, drummer Tim Stephens and excellent keyboardist Joe Bonner, the band has attracted a wonderful following. They are always ready to embark on the next musical adventure, incorporating a mix of sounds and style.

www.waltonrock.com
www.myspace.com/waltonrock

• 4:30 pm - Jessica Paris
• 5:30 pm - East Hundred
• 6:30 pm - Kelly Stratton and the Punch Drunk Boys

Jessica Paris -

Lead singer of Honey Spot Blvd.

Jessica went into the Army right out of High School. Shortly after Advanced Individual training she found herself in Korea. While there, Jessica entered a competition at Camp Casey called the U.S.O. & A.T.&T Countdown to Stardom. She won second place and extra few bucks.

Jessica later moved to Fort Riley, Kansas and started participating in local open mics. She worked on writing original material to perform. At this time her friend, Angel, convinced her (if not forced her) to produce her first CD. The album was completed in Wichita, Kansas in 2001. It only had 6 songs on it, because that was all she could afford.

She moved back to NJ at the end of 2001 and continued her military service with the NJ National Guard. During this time, Jessica says, "I began to play open mics and found myself playing with some cool musicians." Currently Jessica is going to school for Nutrition at Rutgers University and plays regularly with Honey Spot Blvd.

www.jessicaparis.com
www.myspace.com/jessicaparis

East Hundred -

Band members: Beril Guceri, Brooke Blair, Will Blair, susan Gager, Dave Sunderland.

In January of 2009, after two years of touring, East Hundred releases Passenger, their first full-length effort. The nine lushly produced tracks move through a haunting melodic landscape of loss, regret, and ultimately hope. If the young Philadelphia five-piece seems to wear its heart on its sleeve, it does so honestly.

“We’re not the first band to write a breakup album, and we’re not the first band to have formed, in part, around a romantic relationship,” says Brooke Blair. “And maybe we’re not the first to write that breakup album as the relationship falls apart…but that still doesn't mean it’s easy.”...

...East Hundred comes out of old friendships and failed loves. Their music shores up their relationships…or the relationships feed their music…more likely, it’s a bit of both. “As we began making music together, Brooke and I tried to visualize the future of the band, if our relationship failed,” Guceri recalls. “And the band was doing just fine.”

www.easthundred.com
www.myspace.com/easthundred

• 4:30 pm - Christy Jefferson
• 5:30 pm - Lotus Hill
• 6:30 pm - Courtney Fairchild and the Stone Hand Tortillas

Christy Jefferson -

Christy is a singer / songwriter based in Doylestown, PA. She has opened-up for KANSAS (3/07), John Eddie (3/07), Trent Tomlinson (8/16), Jeffrey Gaines, the Kennedys, and has shared the stage with Steve Kimock and others. Her 2006 performance at Musikfest's Leiderplatz (Bethlehem, PA) was listed among the top 10 performances (beside Alice in Chains and LL Cool J) out of the hundreds of acts who performed – including additional nationals: Heart, KC and the Sunshine Band, Melissa Etheridge, the Blues Brothers, Michelle Branch, etc. – in a preview of the week long festival.

Christy just released her 5th album, Living Curiously, on Sept. 21st, 2007, which she worked on with several acclaimed producers including Richard Blakin (Frank Sinatra, Bob Dylan, Paul Simon...), and Harrisburg’s own award winning producer, Jason Rubal (Dresden Dolls, Showin' Tell, etc.). Christy is already back in the studio again for her 6th album with producer Shelly Yakus (U2, John Lennon, Stevie Nix, Tom Petty...).

www.christyjefferson.com
www.myspace.com/christyjefferson

LOTUS HILL-

Featuring the lead vocals of Christine Moll and Peg Carroll, this band that formed from the ashes of the now defunct Anam Cara, Broken Jones, Three Stories High, and The Phoenix Trap has created personal songs and a sound that falls somewhere in the middle of a jam session between 10,000 Maniacs and the Indigo Girls with a tinge of rock thrown into the mix.

In 2008, the band released their self-titled debut album. The 14 songs on the album stand as person reflections of the three main songwriter’s lives over the past few years.

www.lotushillband.com
www.myspace.com/lotushill

• 4:30 pm - Ami Verrill
• 5:30 pm - Courtney Fairchild and the Stone Hand Tortillas
• 6:30 pm - Kelly Stratton and the Punch Drunk Boys

Admission is FREE for this event!