June 3, 2007 - Sunday
NSAI Open Mic @ 6:00 pm
Hosted by TC Smythe

June 6, 2007 - Wednesday
Bob & Jeff @ 7:00 pm

June 7, 2007 - Thursday
Lava Lamp Thursday Open Mic @ 8:00 pm
Hosted by Pam Herndon

June 8, 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 Chelsea Miller and Celeste Terrell. Chelsea Miller: "I am a musician from the heart ... i grew up with music in my life ... I play my own instruments (piano and guitar) ... i sing my own lyrics and harmonies ... I write my own songs... I have recorded everything by myself or with Kenyon Saylor White (until recently) ... (for the most part) i express my emotions through music ... I am a musician in every sense of the word ... and will always be ..." Celeste Terrell : A transplanted transplant ... first to Boston from Louisiana, followed by her move to the Houston area. Formally trained as a chef, Celeste's creativity crosses over into the musical world as well. Her style, her sound and her love for music were influenced by 50's r'n'b, 60's soul, 70's disco, 80's country, 90's grunge, The Beatles, U2, Radiohead ... and the list goes on ... Michael Pope: Co-founder and co-host of this showcase, Michael has been writing songs for a few years now. Many of his original's are open tuned, 5 finger picking, folk jazz instrumentals, but his lyrics are strong and reflect his life's experiences. Michael has one CD to his credit so far.
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 Michael Pope with Willie B
Showtime @ 9:00 pm
NO COVER

June 10, 2007 - Sunday
HFBSA Meeting @ 1:30 pm, Showcase @ 4:00 pm
NSAI Open Mic @ 6:00 pm
Hosted by TC Smythe

June 13, 2007 - Wednesday
Bob & Jeff @ 7:00 pm

June 14, 2007 - Thursday
Lava Lamp Thursday Open Mic @ 8:00 pm
Hosted by Pam Herndon

June 15, 2007 - Friday
Mark Beets Band
Mark has a sound which has been called "Organic Americana". According to Ken Gaines, fellow musician, "Mark's music will sneak up on you. One minute you're listening politely and the next minute you're either laughing or crying your eyes out." It's fresh, different from most of the stuff out there today. Long Ago & Many Days, Mark's debut collection of songs, was produced by White Cat Productions.
Showtime @ 9:00 pm
NO COVER

June 16, 2007 - Saturday
Across the Water
True to their name, Across The Water's all-acoustic repertoire comes from both sides of the Atlantic - just like the players. Steve Goodchild hails from the north of England, and Bob Lahmeyer and Paul Cooper are natives, respectively, of Missouri and Texas. Despite diverse geographic roots, they share some key things in common.

"I think we all hooked into folk music early, and started playing and singing when we were teenagers," says Paul, who remembers performing "Where Have All the Flowers Gone" for his high school assembly in the 1960s; Steve's father had to drive him to gigs when he started performing in folk clubs at fifteen, and Bob recalls his college band "practicing Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young numbers a capella for hours on road trips until we had it nailed!"
When ATW comes to play, they show up with a lot of instruments. All three play guitar. Bob can pick a hard-as-nails bluegrass banjo on one number, and then turn a deft hand to the bass on the next one. Paul plays backup and solo mandolin, and has recently been seen behind more exotic things like bouzoukis and octave mandolins, holding Steve totally accountable for his new fascination for things with more than six strings! Depending on the performance, Steve might come out toting a mandolin, mandola, a cittern or even the mandocello he calls "Bloodaxe". Stir three capable voices into the instrumental mix and you have all the ingredients for a veritable smorgasbord of new and traditional music from their respective countries and regions. They have also been known to put aside the wood & wire and, without the benefit of that safety-net, deliver the occasional unaccompanied number in distinctive tight, three-part harmony.
These guys are passionate about their music, enjoy performing it and sharing it with their audiences.
Showtime @ 9:00 pm
NO COVER

June 17, 2007 - Sunday
NSAI Open Mic @ 6:00 pm
Host: TC Smythe

June 20, 2007 - Wednesday
Bob & Jeff @ 7:00 pm

June 21, 2007 - Thursday
Lava Lamp Thursday Open Mic @ 8:00 pm
Hosted by Pam Herndon

June 22, 2007 - Friday
Larry Sepulvado & The Sin City Playboys
Details available soon!
Showtime @ 9:00 pm
NO COVER

June 23, 2007 - Saturday
"Wednesday Special"
Bob & Jeff with Danny Jones and Van Buchanan
Acoustic duo Bob & Jeff of the Americana/Texas, singer/songwriter genre, are now joined by the incomparable Danny Jones. They have all participated in numerous JPHH events and theme parties. They will entertain you with clever songs such as "Jim's Big Deck" and "Talk Dirty In Hawaiian". Bob & Jeff have release one "live" CD to date. For quite a while now native Houstonian Van Buchanan has been recognized for his witty and melodic songs. Recently Van was a member of the local band the Bates Motel, and today he's to be found performing all around the greater Houston area. Showtime @ 9:00 pm
NO COVER

June 24, 2007 - Sunday
NSAI Monthly Meeting @ 4:00 pm
Nashville Songwriters Association International - Houston Chapter
NSAI Open Mic @ 6:00 pm
Host: TC Smythe

June 27, 2007 - Wednesday
Bob & Jeff @ 7:00 pm

June 28, 2007 - Thursday
Lava Lamp Thursday Open Mic @ 8:00 pm
Hosted by Pam Herndon

June 29, 2007- Friday
The Madisons
Fantastic jazz and blues are on the menu tonight!

Sexy jazz and fluid blues from one of the Houston area's favorite bands... Miss Lizzie Harrah leads the group with her sultry lyrics and make-em-weak-in-the-knees vocals...Harrah writes the majority of The Madison's music - definitely a force to be reckoned with! Sultry blues and jazz undertones mark the spot for this Houston combo. Welcome to Lizzie's Lounge, grab a seat, fire up a stogie and prepare for a movement of the soul. Go ahead - have a listen. ~ My Texas Music

Showtime @ 9:00 pm
NO COVER

June 30, 2007 - Saturday
Jack Saunders CD Release Party
Jack Saunders has been a part of the Texas music scene since the 70’s. In recent years Jack has garnered Best Acoustic Honors from the Houston Press Music Awards; in 1998, 1999 and 2001, plus he was nominated in multiple categories, and won the 2000 "Critic's Choice" award for overall excellence in writing and performance. Besides his live performances, Jack owns the successful White Cat Recording Studio.

"The good writers are storytellers. They’ve got a good eye for detail and a gift for language. Jack Saunders is at that level. It’s in the little details; [His are] songs that any tunesmith would be proud to have written. No doubt about it: this is a major league songwriter." ~ Inside Houston

"Saunders' own music crosses a wide spectrum of American genres, from blues to country, with many other regional influences evident. One striking aspect is his comfortable, almost casual sound that is underpinned by excellent musicianship and graceful production that seems to be effortless." ~ Bill Aspinwall, Liner Notes - a publication of the Houston Fort Bend Songwriters Association

We are honored to be hosting Jack's CD release of Living For The Sunshine this evening with his full band.
Showtime @ 9:00 pm
$6.00 Cover