March 1, 2006 - Wednesday
Bob & Jeff @ 7:00 pm

March 4, 2006 - Saturday
Blake and Fallon
Among the myriad of artists who have emerged from Austin in the last five years, few have generated more excitement among fans, critics, and industry insiders than Blake Powers & Fallon Franklin. Their live shows seamlessly blend elements of singer/songwriter, pop, rock, and blues genres. Formed in July of 2002, the band has already been recognized as a bright, creative force in Americana music with the release of their albums, Lines and Red Lights. They appear poised to assert themselves on the Pop and Rock scenes as well. Guitarist and vocalist Blake Powers is an accomplished songwriter whose credits include being named a finalist in the Kerrville Folk Festival New Folk Category in 2002 and winning the distinguished BW Stevenson songwriting award the same year. Powers style evokes strong comparisons to classic singer/songwriters like Van Morrison, Paul Simon, James Taylor, and David Gray. Joining Powers on vocal duties is Fallon Franklin. Referred to by many in Austin as, simply, “The Voice,” Franklin is a fast rising solo star in her own right, and has the proud honor of being the first solo act ever allowed to perform at the University of Texas’s annual Spring Review. Fallon has shared the stage with Asleep at the Wheel, Vertical Horizon, Pat Green, Cory Morrow, and The Great Divide, and her strong, soulful voice invokes shades of Stevie Nicks and Sheryl Crow. The duo blends their acoustic rock roots with contemporary jazz production choices and folk-influenced lyricism to create an amazingly intelligent and infectious product that critics are already hailing with 4 star ratings. Help us give them a rousing welcome on their JP Hops House debut.
Showtime @ 9:00 pm
$5.00 Cover

March 5, 2006 - Sunday
NSAI Monthly Meeting @ 3:30 pm
NSAI Open Mic @ 6:00 pm
Host: TC Smythe

March 7, 2006 - Tuesday
Lava Lamp Tuesday Open Mic @ 8:00 pm
Hosted by Pam Herndon

March 8, 2006 - Wednesday
Bob & Jeff @ 7:00 pm

March 10, 2006 - 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 April Kelly and Carolyn Wallace. April Kelly: Someone said that April writes like "Carole King meets Sheryl Crow" and has a strong voice reminiscent of Carly Simon. But, as nice as these comparisons are, April has a sound that's truly all her own. A songwriting chameleon, her music is a mix of emotional highs and lows: She'll take you to the depths of emotion and next, she'll 'zing' you with a humorous song that's witty, profound or just plain crazy. Carolyn Wallace: 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". Jeff Hoofard: Jeff has been playing drums for local and national acts since 1986 sharing the stage with such icons as Bo Diddley and Chubby Checker as well as some of Texas’ best acoustic artists. He has been the percussionist of choice on several recording projects and is currently playing with The Moe Hansum Blues Band. Tonight he is our "house" percussionist.
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 won "Song of the Year" and "Songwriter of the Year" in HFBSA. Willie has recorded four albums to date.
The Texas Songwriters' Showcase always fills the stage with vast musical experience, guaranteeing that the show will be an exhilarating musical phenomenon! Come experience the phenom!
Hosted this evening by Willie B
Showtime @ 9:30 pm
$6.00 Cover

March 12, 2006 - Sunday
HFBSA Meeting @ 1:30 pm, Showcase @ 4:00 pm
NSAI Open Mic @ 6:00 pm
Hosted by TC Smythe

March 14, 2006 - Tuesday
Lava Lamp Tuesday Open Mic @ 8:00 pm
Hosted by Pam Herndon

March 15, 2006 - Wednesday
Bob & Jeff @ 7:00 pm

March 17, 2006 - Friday
ST. PATRICK'S DAY O'Pleny O'Fun!
Clyde O'Sayre with The Bobby O'Mitchell Band

Leapin' Leprechauns - let's have some fun!
Today, it doesn’t matter who you are or where you’re from. Everyone’s a little bit Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. What better way to celebrate your Irish heritage, however newfound, than by partying with your fellow Irish-for-a-day friends. Get giddily green and join us for our St. Paddy's Party O'Plenty O'Fun starting at 5:00 pm and continuing until the last leprechaun is left standing. Wear your lucky GREEN! A bit of malarkey and lots of green beer...make no mistake...you'll want to be here!
We will be serving up a couple of stews tonight...but not necessarily the Irish kind. 5:00 pm - Sing along with traditional Irish music (CD's) and treat yourself to a pint or two, green or not so green.
9:30 pm - Live Music - Clyde O'Sayre with The Bobby O'Mitchell Band...and the green beer continues to flow. Cover charge for Live Music is $3 - the best bargain in town!

March 18, 2006 - Saturday
Smythe & Taylor
This duo, together since 2000, plays a wide variety of traditional and contemporary acoustic music. With five albums between them, Smythe & Taylor demonstrate their musical and songwriting abilities that ranges from lighthearted to poignant. Both are members of HAAM and Houston Fort Bend Songwriters Association, of which Gary is the current president. We are pleased to announce that TC and Gary will be joined onstage this evening by special guest guitarist, the incomparable Brian Kalinec.
Showtime @ 9:00 pm
$4.00 Cover

March 19, 2006 - Sunday
NSAI Open Mic @ 6:00 pm
Host: Willie B

March 21, 2006 - Tuesday
Lava Lamp Tuesday Open Mic @ 8:00 pm
Hosted by Pam Herndon

March 22, 2006 - Wednesday
The Fowler Brothers @ 8:30 pm

March 24, 2006 - Friday
Dana Cooper Band

Americana legend Dana Cooper has wowed crowds throughout the U.S. and Europe recently, with tunes from his newest album, Made of Mud on King Easy Records. William Michael Smith of The Houston Press wrote “The album rumbles with plenty of roots-rock swagger… As a songwriter, Cooper shows he's paid attention during his 30 years of trial-and-error authorship. On Made of Mud, he repeatedly demonstrates personal warmth, intellectual vigor and a Zen grasp of imagery, metaphor, story line and poetics. The album is chock-full of insightful lines…In sum, Made of Mud illustrates why towering talents like Lyle Lovett and Maura O'Connell sing on Cooper's albums and cover his songs. It is as fine a work as Cooper has ever done, a fully realized statement by an artist operating at the height of his powers.”
Showtime @ 9:30 pm
$8.00 Cover

Live Music & Food
NO PRESENTS PLEASE!
YOUR PRESENCE IS OUR PRESENT!
If you are a musician, please bring your gear.
We are having an Open Mic! Come share in the joy of Michael and Stacy as they celebrate their wedding with friends old and new.
Festivities begin @ 7:00 pm
NO COVER Tonight!

March 26, 2006 - Sunday
NSAI Monthly Meeting @ 4:00 pm
Nashville Songwriters Association International - Houston Chapter
NSAI Open Mic @ 6:00 pm
Host: TC Smythe

March 28, 2006 - Tuesday
Lava Lamp Tuesday Open Mic @ 8:00 pm
Hosted by Pam Herndon

March 31, 2006 - Friday
Shake Russell

From Bar Harbor, Maine to Santa Fe, New Mexico; from Los Angeles, California to Nashville, Tennessee, one can mention among Texas songwriters, the name “Shake Russell” and be virtually assured of interest, pleasure and joyful recognition. If you’re a true Texan, then Shake Russell’s music has touched your life in some way. If you’re not, it happened without your knowing it. Seventeen million copies of this Texan’s songs have been bought while being recorded by the likes of Clint Black, Ricky Skaggs, Waylon Jennings, and others. We are always thrilled when Shake chooses to play our humble establishment. This evening's performance will also feature Doug Floyd on mandolin and Mike Roberts will contribute bass. Please help us to welcome them all to the stage at JP Hops House and join us for what promises to be another great "shakin" show.
Showtime @ 9:30 pm
$12.00 Cover