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Hard Times
Soup & Music Kitchen
Mitch Tiffin
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Hard Times
Soup & Music Kitchen
Dodd Eastham
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Texas Songwriter
Showcase
Annie
Benjamin Mitch
Tiffin
Willie B -
Host
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White Beets
with Ron Welch
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HSA Meeting
NSAI Open Mic
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Hard Times
Soup & Music Kitchen
Jimmy Pizzitola
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Adopt-A-Family
Wrapping Party
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Adopt-A-Family
Delivery Day
Twilight Hotel
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Hard
Times Soup
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The
Afternoon
Before Christmas
with Friends
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NSAI
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Hard
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Soup & Music Kitchen
Hank Woji
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NEW
YEAR'S
EVE PARTY & OPEN MIC
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December
2, 2009 - Wednesday
Wednesday's Hard Times Soup & Music Kitchen
Join us for soup and song
every Wednesday at our 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 soups to sample, 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. We're all about
soup to warm your belly and music to warm your
soul.
Featured
this week:
Celebrity Soup Chefs
 TBA
 TBA
 TBA
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December
4, 2009 - Friday
The
Moe Hansum Band
This 4-member band,
hailing from Houston, Texas, performs Americana
music with a strong emphasis on traditional acoustic
blues. Their Texas-bred music
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blends folk blues with a splash
of the soul and rhythm of the Mississippi Delta blues.
In concert the band presents a variety of their original
tunes, complemented by little-known covers from artists
such as Bukka White, Robert Johnson and Jimmy Reed. The
Moe Hansum Band has been together in many incarnations
since the early 1990's.
The instrumentation currently consists of two acoustic
and resonator guitarists, Mike Durbin and Chuck
Schwarz, upright acoustic bassist Sandy Buller and
drummer Stephan B. Miller. They have performed at
the Kerrville Folk Festival and many other locations
across Texas. This band of exceptionally talented
musicians is always a JP Hops House favorite. Moe's
music can be healing and therapeutic for those longing
for an authentic voice in traditional and modern
folk blues.
Showtime @ 9:00 pm
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December
5, 2009 - Saturday
Susan
Gibson
Susan
Gibson is always happiest on the move.
Even though she's settled into a home in the Texas
Hill Country, she still puts upwards of 60,000
miles a year on her customized freightliner van.
Her 2005 release, Outer Space,
included 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.
Joining Susan onstage this
evening will be the fantastic fiddle player Marian
Brackney.
Showtime @ 9:00 pm
NO COVER
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December
7, 2009 - Monday
Open
Spin (Click
to check out Open Spin on the Blog-o-sphere)
Mondays are now host to
"Open Spin" ... and the "OS"
is all about old vinyl albums. There are 12 time
slots (each time slot is one side of an album)
and the music runs from 8:00 until midnight. Bring
in your favorite album to spin a side and share
... we are looking forward to many, many trips
down memory lane. The turn table will be provided.
Our spinning doctor is Mike
Tristan.
Spintime @ 8:00 pm - 12:00
am
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December
9, 2009 - Wednesday
Wednesday's Hard Times Soup & Music Kitchen
Join us for soup and song every Wednesday at our 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 soups to sample, 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. We're all about soup to warm your belly and music to warm your soul.
Featured
this week:
Celebrity Soup Chefs
TBA
TBA
TBA
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December
11, 2009 - 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 Annie
Benjamin and Mitch Tiffin.
Annie Benjamin:
Annie is a veteran of the live music scene in
Texas with over two decades of performances to
her credit. She is known for her high energy flute
licks, her multi-register vocal ability, and a
very unique picking style on her guitar. Her lyrics
can be irreverant and silly one minute, poignantly
homespun the next.
Mitch Tiffin:
Mitch Tiffin is a local
Houston singer - songwriter with a long history
in the music business. A while back he wandered
out of his garage, which he fondly refers to as
his studio, and started playing the local open
mics. His songs are mostly a mix of County, Folk,
and Blues, but with his own special spice. Whatever
Mitch brings, originals or covers, you can be
sure that his songs will get inside your head
and your heart.
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 @ 9:00 pm
NO COVER
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December
12, 2009 - Saturday
White
Beets with Special Guest Ron Welch
Mark
Beets and Saylor
White ,
two of the Houston area's most esteemed singer
songwriters, have joined forces to become the
White Beets. To their honor thus far, the duo
was a winner at the Songwriters Serenade in 2009;
individually Beets and White have each released
award winning CDs, plus both have penned songs
recorded by other artists.
On this night the White
Beets will be joined by a few very special guests
including Ron Welch and Kenyon White, two of the
best lead acoustic players in our neck of the
woods. Also joining the White Beets will be Jeff
Hoofard working his percussive magic on stage
before your very eyes. It will be a mix and match
night ... individual performances, duos, and full
group numbers.
Do join us ... it should
be a night of fun, if the Grinch does not find
us.
Showtime @ 9:00 pm
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December 13, 2009 - Sunday
HSA Christmas
Party @ 2:00 pm
with Members'Showcase
(No meeting)
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NSAI Open Mic
@ 6:00 pm
Host: TC Smythe
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December
14, 2009 - Monday
Open
Spin (Click
to check out Open Spin on the Blog-o-sphere)
Mondays are now host to
"Open Spin" ... and the "OS"
is all about old vinyl albums. There are 12 time
slots (each time slot is one side of an album)
and the music runs from 8:00 until midnight. Bring
in your favorite album to spin a side and share
... we are looking forward to many, many trips
down memory lane. The turn table will be provided.
Our spinning doctor is Mike
Tristan.
Spintime @ 8:00 pm - 12:00
am
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December
16, 2009 - Wednesday
Wednesday's Hard Times Soup & Music Kitchen
Join us for soup and song
every Wednesday at our 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 soups to sample, 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. We're all about
soup to warm your belly and music to warm your
soul.
Featured
this week:
Celebrity Soup Chefs
TBA
TBA
TBA
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December 17, 2009 - Thursday
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 pm
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December
18, 2009 - Friday
Jon
Hogan
Band Family
Christmas Jam and Potluck Party
Think Woody Guthrie meets Townes Van Zandt and
the Carter Family to pick guitar with Kurt Cobain.
Singer/songwriter Jon Hogan blends a 1930s Progressive
sensibility with the soulful backbone of old-time
Appalachia and the gut-wrenching howl of the
itinerant, freethinking cosmic refugee. Hogan's
writing careens through unexpected topics and
spot-on social commentary, backed by a swinging'
upright bass and fingerpickin' guitars. Mix
in a little bluegrass, a little Eastern Europe
and scorching vocals, and you get an acoustic-rock
delivery that's sometimes understated, often
downright intense. Listeners who care about
hand-made, visionary folk art will get him completely.
Band personnel this evening is composed of Jon
Hogan on guitar and vocals, Maria Moss on guitar
and Ned Mefford on bass.
Please share in the Christmas spirit and bring
something for the buffet.
Showtime @ 8:00 pm
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December 19,
2009 - Saturday
Adopt-A-Family Gift
Delivery (Daytime Delivery)
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Twilight
Hotel
Hailing from the fertile
music community of Winnipeg, MB, Zdan &
Quanbury met in 2002 at a folk festival and
realized the power of combining their talents.
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Twilight
Hotel have been compared to memorable folk duos
because they radiate that certain elusive chemistry
that can only come from two people in love singing
together. Couples that make music together rarely
find harmony in their relationships; Zdan and
Quanbury are hoping to buck the trend with their
personal and musical partnership in Twilight
Hotel.
Constant touring in North
America & Europe continue to bolster the
duo’s profile. In 2007/2008 they played
over 250 North American/Europe tour dates. Performance
highlights for 2008 include Trafalger Square
in London, England for the Canada Day Celebrations,
mainstage at the infamous Kerville Folk Festival
in Kerville, TX, and the Bremenale Festival
in Bremen, Germany.
Twilight Hotel has teamed
up with producer Colin Linden to record, Highway
Prayer, the follow up album to
their critically acclaimed 2006 release Bethune
(nominated Best Americana Album at the 2007
American Independent Music Awards). Highway
Prayer continues the duo's provocative
love story showcasing their characteristic dark
twang and noir cabaret all the while centered
around their rich vocal harmonies.
"Twilight Hotel, a most
winning pair. Dave and Brandy are not only musically
talented and engaging, but they are innovative,
fresh and original. They somehow manage to blend
a Parisian cabaret sound, vintage rock, country
and their original style into one cohesive,
highly entertaining sound. I doubt they'll be
playing small clubs much longer." ~ Rich Warren,
WFMT Chicago
This is the hottest couple
to join musical voices in years. The aptly titled
band of two presents dark, road songs that sizzle
on and seduce off stage. Two guitars or a guitar
accompanied by accordion, two rich vocals, two
composer-lyricists: Twilight Hotel fills a whole
band's bill with only two members.
Showtime @ 9:00 pm
NO COVER
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December
21, 2009 - Monday
Open
Spin (Click
to check out Open Spin on the Blog-o-sphere)
Mondays are now host to
"Open Spin" ... and the "OS"
is all about old vinyl albums. There are 12 time
slots (each time slot is one side of an album)
and the music runs from 8:00 until midnight. Bring
in your favorite album to spin a side and share
... we are looking forward to many, many trips
down memory lane. The turn table will be provided.
Our spinning doctor is Mike
Tristan.
Spintime @ 8:00 pm - 12:00
am
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December
23, 2009 - Wednesday
Hard
Times Soup & Music Kitchen Christmas Party
We are having a white elephant
gift exchange. Yes, we will be serving soup, but
are tonight we are expanding the buffet to anything
else you want to bring ... after all, it is our
Christmas Party ... even though it is Hard Times.
Featured
this week:
Celebrity Chefs
TBA
TBA
TBA
Hard
Times Troubadors
Bob,
Jeff, Danny & Tony
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Starts @ 7:00 pm
NO COVER |
HO
HO Hope you can join us for a night of cheer!
 
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December
24, 2009 - Thursday
Celebrating The Afternoon
Before Christmas
With Friends
Wrap up your Christmas Holiday
with cheer, beer and peers, starting at 3:00 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
28, 2009 - Monday
Open
Spin (Click
to check out Open Spin on the Blog-o-sphere)
Mondays are now host to
"Open Spin" ... and the "OS"
is all about old vinyl albums. There are 12 time
slots (each time slot is one side of an album)
and the music runs from 8:00 until midnight. Bring
in your favorite album to spin a side and share
... we are looking forward to many, many trips
down memory lane. The turn table will be provided.
Our spinning doctor is Mike
Tristan.
Spintime @ 8:00 pm - 12:00
am
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December
30, 2009 - Wednesday
Wednesday's Hard Times Soup & Music Kitchen
Join us for soup and song
every Wednesday at our 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 soups to sample, 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. We're all about
soup to warm your belly and music to warm your
soul.
Featured
this week:
Celebrity Soup Chefs
TBA
TBA
TBA
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December
31 , 2009 - Thursday
NEW YEAR'S
EVE PARTY
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OUT
WITH THE OLD ...
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AND IN WITH THE NEW
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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'.
Mark you calendars and join the "in crowd" on
New Years Eve at JP Hops House. Ring in the New Year with
fantastic fun music from a variety of our much loved musicians
at the New Years Eve Open Mic Party.
Please bring a dish to share at the potluck buffet ...
the must-have black-eyed peas will be provided.
We promise funny hats, noise makers, party favors and
champagne at midnight.
The best part - No Cover Charge!
Not too shabby for FREE!
Don't be late ... you won't want to miss a minute of this
night's fun!
Party
starts @ 8:00 pm
Ring in the New Year with Friends!
   
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