September 2, 2005 - Friday
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. Opening act tonight is the hilarious songwriting team of Stan & Paul.
Showtime @ 9:30 pm
$4.00 Cover

September 4, 2005 - Sunday
NSAI Open Mic @ 6:00 pm
Host: TC Smythe

September 6, 2005 - Tuesday
Lava Lamp Tuesday Open Mic @ 8:00 pm
Hosted by Pam Herndon

September 7, 2005 - Wednesday
Bob & Jeff @ 7:00 pm

September 9, 2005 - Friday
Texas Songwriters' 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 Connie Mims and David Fahl. Connie Mims: Connie began her musical career in Houston in 1973 as a part of the group Wheatfield which evolved into St. Elmo's Fire, performing everywhere from the Armadillo World Headquarters in Austin, to The Troubadour in Los Angeles, to St. Croix, USVI. She has appeared on the PBS series Austin City Limits and in the classic Blue Bell Ice Cream commercial known as Texas Musicians. Most recently Connie, along with other members of Wheatfield, has released a new self-titled CD. In addition to performing her own compositions, Connie enjoys performing music from Bonnie Raitt, Radney Foster, Kim Richey, Joni Mitchell and other well-known and not so well-known songwriters.

“She sings with mountain spring clarity-pure and sweet-yet with enough emotional intensity to raise the hair on the back of your neck” ~ Houston Chronicle

David Fahl : David is a folk singer, playing an acoustic guitar, singing his own songs, and covering material by people like Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen. What sets him apart from the rest?
He's got drinking songs, philosophy songs, story songs, theology songs, political songs, funny songs, sad songs, mad songs, bitter songs, cheerful songs, mean songs, and all kinds of love songs; happy love songs, guilty love songs, desperate love songs, hopeful love songs, angry love songs, dirty love songs and holy love songs. He's got songs about bad women, good women, women who go both ways, thieves, hustlers, rich men, men who work, angels, cowboys, good guys, cops, and substance abusers. Among other subjects addressed are money, marriage, adultery, revenge, true love, revolution, enlightenment, and Jesus. Fahl's songs consistently shed light on their subjects from unique and surprising perspectives. When not appearing solo David performs under the name Fahl & Folk; a band with a varying cast of characters and instruments that always includes Michael Farber on bass.
Michael Pope: Co-founder and co-host of this showcase, Michael has been writing songs for a couple years now. Many of his original's are open tuned, 5 finger picking, folk jazz instrumentals, and his lyrics are strong, reflecting his life's experiences. Michael released his debut CD The Reason for Our Time at JPHH this past February.
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!
Host Michael Pope with Willie B
Showtime @ 9:30 pm
$6.00 Cover

September 10, 2005 - Saturday
Big Lizard Boys
Comprised of band members Bill Aspinwall, Mike Crippen and Mike Darnell, Big Lizard Boys incorporate guitar, banjo, mandolin, bass and harmonica into an eccentric blend of folk, rock

September 11, 2005 - Sunday
HFBSA Meeting @ 1:30 pm, Showcase @ 4:00 pm
NSAI Open Mic @ 6:00 pm
Hosted by TC Smythe

September 13, 2005 - Tuesday
Lava Lamp Tuesday Open Mic @ 8:00 pm
Hosted by Pam Herndon

September 14, 2005 - Wednesday
Bob & Jeff @ 7:00 pm

September 17, 2005 - Saturday
Michael Pope, Willie B, Joey D, Jen Rathbun & Josal
Michael Pope has been writing songs for a couple 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 released his debut CD The Reason for Our Time at JPHH this past February. Willie B 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. Joey D, known as The Rebel Spirit of Texas, has over the last several years developed her sound and style into 'Classic Texas Rocker' due to the musical influences of the Lone Star State. She has continued to develop her stage act with local musicians like singer/songwriter lead guitarist Willie B. Jen Rathun: A Platinum Plus Universal recording artist with 2 CDs to her credit, Jen sings and writes multi-faceted compositions loaded with personality. Jen’s tantalizing voice ranges from suggestive and playful to sultry and soulful. She's a pro at tickling the ivories, and she'll tickle your fancy as well. Josal: Known as the man in the black hat, Josal has been playing guitar for 40 years and is recognized locally as an open mic icon. His style is strongly influenced by Jose Feliciano and his songs reflect life on the Texas coast, with a country flavor. Josal weaves phrases of color into his music with his fingers, leaving his audience spellbound.
Showtime @ 9:00 pm
$5.00 Cover

September 18, 2005 - Sunday
NSAI Open Mic @ 6:00 pm
Host: TC Smythe

September 20, 2005 - Tuesday
Lava Lamp Tuesday Open Mic @ 8:00 pm
Hosted by Pam Herndon

September 21, 2005 - Wednesday
Bob & Jeff @ 7:00 pm

September 23, 2005 - Friday
Songwriters In The Round
Join us this evening for music from Kim Kyle, Rick Poss and Mark Beets.
Rick Poss: "As long as I can remember I've loved music. My earliest memories include hearing an endless stream of classical music from Mom's piano students. I've been writing songs since I learned my first chord." Rick has fronted his own bands and worked extensively in the U.S. and Europe with Alejandro Escovodo, Jimmy LaFave, Jack Saunders, Jim Lauderdale, Greg Trooper and Bruce Robison. He has also open shows for Mance Lipscomb, Buddy Miller, Lucinda Williams, Son Volt, Waylon Jennings, Brilly Bragg, Robert Cray and Ben Harper, among others. An accomplished guitarist, Rick has studied with Paul Buskirk and Chris Florey, but he is mostly self-taught. Mark Beets: 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." His is a sound which has been called "Organic Americana". It's fresh, different from most of the stuff out there today. Long Ago & Many Days is Mark's debut collection of songs produced by White Cat Productions. Further details will be forthcoming.
Showtime @ 9:30 pm
$5.00 Cover

September 24, 2005 - Saturday
Shake Russell and The Fowler Brothers

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. Please help us to welcome the legendary Texas singer songwriter's return to the stage at JP Hops House and join us for what promises to be another great "shakin" show. Joining Shake tonight onstage will be the talented Fowler Brothers.
Showtime @ 9:00 pm
$12.00 Cover

September 25, 2005 - Sunday
NSAI Open Mic @ 6:00 pm
Host: TC Smythe

September 27, 2005 - Tuesday
Lava Lamp Tuesday Open Mic @ 8:00 pm
Hosted by Pam Herndon

September 28, 2005 - Wednesday
Bob & Jeff @ 7:00 pm