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December 1, 2007 - Saturday
Butch
Morgan and Alex Whitmore
Never
let it be said the Claude "Butch" Morgan
isn't passionate about life. His songs are often
spiritual in nature, but they're full of fun and
carry simple but powerful messages.
Butch
Morgan has an ability to take life's simplicity
and put a striking message inside in the form
of a song, a great example being his "God
Drives A Pick-up Truck". Morgan's "Blubberball"
attests to all that can go wrong when you don't
take care of yourself, and is a song performed
entirely with one chord. As Butch says, "It
starts off in G, then goes to G for the solos,
then we wrap it up in G."
Joining
Butch onstage tonight is the witty, funny and unpretentious, one of a kind Alex Whitmore, a serious songwriter with a sense of humor ... and a hell of a fingerpicker.
Alex's song subjects range from chiggers to lonely nights in the rain.
"People are always trying to get me to categorize my music. All I can say is people from the Northeast consider it country. People from Texas consider it folk. People from Nashville won't even take the shrink wrap off the cd. I describe it as Home cooked Texas style with humor for dessert." ~ Alex
"Alex Whitmore has a lyrical and instrumental style that I’ve admired for many years. When it comes to inventive fingerpicking and alternate tuning, he's the one I watch to keep me musically motivated." ~ Terri Hendrix
Don't miss this show ... two wonderful characters with a humorous rapport onstage. You'll laugh for sure!
Showtime
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December
2, 2007 - Sunday
NSAI Monthly Meeting @ 4:00 pm
Nashville Songwriters Association
International - Houston
Chapter
NSAI Open Mic @ 6:00
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Host: TC Smythe
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December
6,
2007 - Thursday
Lava Lamp Thursday Open
Mic @ 8:00
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Hosted by Pam Herndon
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December
7, 2007 - Friday
Texas Song Tour Hosted by Brian Kalinec
Brian Kalinec is a talented singer, songwriter
and guitarist performing original music and cover
tunes. His lead guitar licks will leave you spellbound. Brian was selected as an 'Artist of Note' by SingOut Magazine in the winter 2007 issue. He won first place in the 1st Annual Texas Songwriter’s Serenade songwriting contest at Fiddler’s Frolics in Hallettsville, TX. His music has also been featured on ABC's World News Now. Brian released his debut CD, Last Man Standing, in early 2007.
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Danny Everitt has written, performed, recorded and published hundreds of songs. Whether he’s performing his own material, or you’re hearing it recorded and performed by other artists, you can tell immediately that Danny does more than pen great songs. His are warm, bright, spirited, upbeat, soulful, rhythmic, funny and moving songs. They carry just enough familiarity so as not to alienate, yet carry more than enough originality to gently lift the listener off of familiar turf and into the realm of new discovery.
Danny was a finalist in the American Song Festival and a semi finalist in the Dallas Songwriters Association song contest in 2006. The Academy of Texas Music nominated Danny as the 2007 Singer/Songwriter of the Year.
Jim Patton and Sherry Brokus, aka Edge City, combine the Texas singer/songwriter tradition with East Coast rock and roll, setting Edge City apart.
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"… Jim Patton's voice is unique and as honest as they get. There isn't a trace of artifice - when he sings I believe every word he says. His songs are tender without being sentimental, strong without overpowering and thoughtful without being too cerebral. Sherry Brokus rides along with him with a natural sweetness that makes their partnership beautifully balanced and hard to resist." ~ Christine Albert
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Carolyn Wallace is an accomplished songwriter, singer and musician. With lyrics that touch the heart, and rhythms that swirl through your head long after you’ve heard the songs, you will not want to miss the opportunity to experience Carolyn’s music. Her varied style has been described as "Bonnie Raitt meeting Sheryl Crow at Dan Fogelberg’s house to jam". Her newly released debut CD, More Than Friends, is a superb compilation that showcases her many talents.
Showtime
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December
8, 2007 - Saturday
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Scheduled performers for this special evening include:
Kat Rose
Tony Rose
Willie B
Dave Tinder
Smythe & Taylor
David & Kelly Hanshaw
Tom Tranchilla
Jim Kam
Mike Darnell
Otis Futhermucker
Van 'The Man' Buchanan
Larry Sepulvado
Bruce Scism
Mike Ator
Boh Yoh & Jeff Tompkins
Danny Jones
Jeff Hoofard on drums & percussion
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December
9,
2007 - Sunday
HFBSA
Christmas Party
@ 2:00 pm with Members' Showcase (no meeting)
Congratulations!!!
Songwriter of the Year - Mike Darnell
Song of the Year - Andrew Richardson
The Sweetest Poison
NSAI Open Mic
@ 6:00 pm
Hosted by TC Smythe
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December
12, 2007 - Wednesday
Wednesday's Hard Times Soup & Music Kitchen
We are bringing back our ever popular Wednesday's Hard Times Soup & Music Kitchen. Hot or cold, spicy or mild, creamy or clear, meaty or veggie - soup is the perfect comfort food. There will be two soups to sample each week, plus accompaniments - like bread or crackers. If you want to participate as 'Celebrity Soup Chef of the Week' and share your favorite recipe, contact Pam. Join us for soup to warm your belly and music to warm your soul.
Featured this week:
Celebrity Soup Chefs
 Mike Selewach
 Leiann Darnell |
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December
13,
2007 - Thursday
Lava Lamp Thursday Open
Mic @ 8:00
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Hosted by Pam Herndon
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December
14 , 2007 - Friday
Texas Songwriter Showcase
Some of the best singer songwriters from around
the state of Texas grace the JPHH stage on the
second Friday of each month.
The
featured artists for this evening's showcase are Petesimple and John Barton.
Pete Simple: Pete brings his own unique brand of jazz rock fusion to Houston for the first time. Combining gorgeous rock melodies with jazz sensibilities, Pete Simple tethers his reputation to superb musicianship and electric live performances
John Barton: A wide array of influences served to shape John's knack for melody, hooks and lyrical depth. His debut CD showcases his laidback performing style, layered guitars and lush harmonies. A true solo project, John played and sang nearly all of the parts while acting as his own engineer and producer.
Willie
B: Willie describes himself as a bluesy guitar
player, but he is so much more. He is a gifted
and diverse guitar player who writes and performs
in many musical genres. Willie writes and sings
songs around the people in his life. He has been
a past recipient of HFBSA's "Song
of the Year" and "Songwriter of the
Year". Willie has recorded four albums to
date and is currently working on his fifth solo
project.
The Texas
Songwriters' Showcase
is
the
longest running
showcase in Houston. These songwriters will take
to the stage to entertain you with colossal musical
talent
and
wide-ranging
experience ... you
will not be disappointed.
Host Willie
B
Showtime
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Susan
Gibson is happiest on the move, putting upwards
of 60,000 miles a year on her van, and her latest
journey is OuterSpace. That's the
name of her latest CD which stretches her musical
boundaries and is the edgiest work she's ever
done. The new recording includes a live version
of her song "Wide Open Spaces" which
the Dixie Chicks propelled into one of the all-time
best-selling country songs.
Susan's
claim to fame is her songwriting. Her passion
whispers and roars. Her songs are natural pearls
- grains of truth at the core, wrapped in silken
melodies, and gritty enough on the surface to
guarantee authenticity.
Susan
grabbed honors as winner of the 1998 CMA "Single
of the Year" and a Grammy nomination for
writing "Wide Open Spaces," title
track of Dixie Chicks' multi-platinum Grammy Award
winning album.
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The opening set tonight will be presented by John Amos from Red River, New Mexico.
Showtime
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December
16, 2007 - Sunday
NSAI Open Mic @ 6:00
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Host: TC Smythe
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December
19,
2007 - Wednesday
Adopt-A-Family Gift
Wrapping Party
Join
us this evening for our annual Gift Wrapping
Extravaganza as we prepare the Christmas presents
for our adopted families. Sing along with local
musicians as they
perform your favorite Christmas carols. A night
of Christmas spirit promises fellowship for
fun and purpose, and a lot of goodwill for our
fellow man ... plus a brew or two. Come lend
a hand. By the way, donations are still being
accepted and are GREATLY appreciated.
Snacks provided.
Wrap Party & Music @ 7:00
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December
20,
2007 - Thursday
Lava Lamp Thursday Open
Mic @ 8:00
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Hosted by Pam Herndon
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December
21, 2007 - Friday
Danny Everitt
Since the age of ten, starting with an audition on Ted Mack’s Original Amateur Hour, Danny Everitt has never stopped growing as a performer and professional, seasoning and perfecting his craft with every experience along the way.
He has written, performed, recorded and published hundreds of songs. Whether he’s performing his own material, or you’re hearing it recorded and performed by other artists, you can tell immediately that Danny does more than pen great songs. His are warm, bright, spirited, upbeat, soulful, rhythmic, funny and moving songs. They carry just enough familiarity so as not to alienate, yet carry more than enough originality to gently lift the listener off of familiar turf and into the realm of new discovery. He’s been described as a “moving target.” It’s why some of his greatest admirers—and closest friends—are among the more popular singers and songwriters of our time.
Danny was a finalist in the American Song Festival and a semi finalist in the Dallas Songwriters Association song contest in 2006. The Academy of Texas Music nominated Danny as the 2007 Singer/Songwriter of the Year.
Tom Tranchilla will be providing the opening set tonight.
Showtime
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December
22, 2007 - Saturday
Adopt-A-Family Gift Delivery (Daytime
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Whether you've been naughty or nice this year,
we invite you to join us for the Hops House Christmas Party.
We wish Christmas came around more than once a year,
so we would have more reasons to drink a Christmas beer!
Christmas is not Christmas if there are no friends around ...
we are truly blessed to have you a friend.
Bring a gift for our White Elephant Gift Exchange ...
time to roll in the aisles with more laughs than you can
shake a fancy decorated Christmas stick at!
Potluck - Christmas Buffet
JPHH will provide a honey baked ham and turkey -
you bring the side dishes.
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We are also be celebrating Calif Mike's birthday!
He's over the hill and on a good roll.
HO HO Hope you can join us for a night of cheer!
Starts @ 7:00
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December
23, 2007 - Sunday
NSAI Open Mic @ 6:00
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Host: TC Smythe
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December
24, 2007 - Monday
Celebrating The Afternoon Before Christmas
With Friends
Wrap up your Christmas Holiday with cheer, beer and peers from 3:00 - 7:00 pm.
We'll be serving light snacks.
A FEW FAVORITE FRIENDSHIP QUOTES
A good friend is a connection to life - a tie to the past, a road to the future, the key to sanity in a totally insane world. ~ Lois Wyse
A true friend is one who thinks you are a good egg even if you are half-cracked. ~ Author Unknown
Ah, how good it feels! The hand of an old friend.
~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Ah, how good it feels! The hug of an old friend.
~ Pam Herndon
A true friend reaches for your hand and touches your heart. ~ Author Unknown
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December
26, 2007 - Wednesday
Wednesday's Hard Times Soup & Music Kitchen
We are bringing back our ever popular Wednesday's Hard Times Soup & Music Kitchen. Hot or cold, spicy or mild, creamy or clear, meaty or veggie - soup is the perfect comfort food. There will be two soups to sample each week, plus accompaniments - like bread or crackers. If you want to participate as 'Celebrity Soup Chef of the Week' and share your favorite recipe, contact Pam. Join us for soup to warm your belly and music to warm your soul.
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December
27,
2007 - Thursday
Lava Lamp Thursday Open
Mic @ 8:00
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Hosted by Pam Herndon
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December
30, 2007 - Sunday
NSAI Open Mic @ 6:00
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Host: TC Smythe
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December
31 , 2007 - Monday |
OUT
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TIC-TOC TIC-TOC THE NEW YEAR BEGINS AT TWELVE O'CLOCK!!!
As the New Year begins and the old one ends,
we'd love to celebrate with our friends.
You'll have a blast
as we ring in the new
and say goodbye to the last.
When the clock strikes twelve there
will be champagne chillin'
and smooches if you're willin'.
Bring in the New Year with music by Jen Rathbun and Dan Ennis . We
promise funny hats, party favors, and
a free food buffet, including black-eyed
peas.
Party
starts @ 9:00 pm
Don't be late...you won't want to miss
a minute of this night's fun!
Cover $10.00
Advanced tickets available @ JPHH
   
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