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Tim Warfield & Friends....
July 9th 8pm-11pm
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| Every 2nd Thursday
@ Stage on Herr
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| JULY 11th The Swaines
A local favorite, the Swaines were formed in 2006, around a common love of the roots rock, alt-country, Americana music to create a “beer-soaked flannel” sound that is sure to please fans of Neil Young, Wilco, Son Volt, Drive-By Truckers, Jayhawks, Old 97s, etc. The Swaines live performances pair solid musicianship with an infectious, high energy, fun-loving vibe.
Bassist and vocalist Thom Bissey brings years of experience and musical knowledge to the group.
Lead Guitarist Jack Mayer is a seasoned musician who has played in several area bands. From the soulful rock leads to a twangy alt-country sound, Jack compliments all aspects of the band with his accomplished and creative work on the lead guitar.
Drummer Jeff Sharp has paired with Jack on a number of projects in a previous life and brings years of experience to The Swaines. Also a vocal contributor, Jeff's strengths lie in his subtle rhythm contributions.
Rick Russell adds solid rhythm guitar work and vocals to The Swaines. And yes, there is his rock and roll hair!
If you love twang, you have to check out the Swaines!
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| Unwind with HMAC:Stage on Herr Acoustic Sundays
Open 2pm - late
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Soul Comedy Cafe @ HMAC:Stage on Herr July 12th Show Starts at 8pm
Welcome to the Ultimate Dinner Comedy show with some the hottest up and coming comedians on today's scene. Soul Comedy Cafe' has returned to the capital city. The Harrisburg Midtown Arts Centers "Stage on Herr" will now be home to Soul Comedy Cafe'. This time we have the explosive Kareem Green from Season 3 of "Bill Bellamy's Who's Got Jokes?". Also featured is the hilarious Del who was name Best New Face at Jamie Foxx's Laffapalooz Comedy Festival. As always we have Yours Truly...from HBO's Def Comedy Jam & BET's One Mic Stand...TuRae. Come entertainment at it's finest. Bring your friends and family as this is a safe and relaxing atmosphere.
Ticket info @ http://soulcomedycafe.eventbrite.com/
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JULY 17th The Jellybricks
With the release of their fourth full-length album, Goodnight to Everyone, Harrisburg, PA-based rock ’n roll quartet The Jellybricks show that their brand of pop hasn’t lost its fizz after more than a decade. Continuing where 2004’s Power This left off, Goodnight to Everyone showcases The Jellybricks’ maturing songwriting skills and studio savvy, while capturing the vigor of their acclaimed live shows.
The Jellybricks burst onto the scene in 1997 with the release of their debut album Kinky Boot Beast. Their first single, “Who is God” immediately became a hit on local radio stations and soon found its way onto the national airwaves. Within weeks, they found themselves sharing the stage with notable acts including Live, Goo Goo Dolls, and Fuel, and over the years have appeared with the likes of Barenaked Ladies and Fountains of Wayne.
With their second album, 1999’s Soapopera, The Jellybricks again found themselves on the airwaves with the singles “Speechless” and “Prerequisite Rocker,” and hit the road once more in support of the album. Songs from Soapopera found their way onto the soundtracks of the indie movies Man Made and Working Stiff, as well as onto numerous compilations.
On their third album, Power This, the band continued to expand their rocking power-pop sound. While The Jellybricks have always written their songs collaboratively, guitarist Bryce Connor pitched in his first lead vocal performances, providing a gruffer, edgier compliment to lead vocalist Larry Kennedy’s slick pop tunes. Power This garnered the ‘bricks a four-star review from All Music Guide.
In between albums, The Jellybricks have maintained a busy schedule, bringing their frenetic live show to fans across the US, including several buzzed-about shows at the annual International Pop Overthrow festivals in Los Angeles and New York. They’ve also released three Christmas songs (one co-written with Jeffrey Gaines) and have recorded material appearing on numerous compilation and tribute CDs, including the widely-publicized Coming Up! tribute to the music of Paul McCartney in 2001.
Goodnight to Everyone finds the Jellybricks in top form, the result of honing their craft on the road and in the studio for a dozen years. If you’ve never heard the ‘bricks, be sure to check ‘em out. You’ll be a fan for at least the next dozen.
Larry Kennedy — guitar, vocals
Garrick Chow — bass guitar, vocals
Bryce Connor — guitar, vocals
Tom Kristich — drums, vocals
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July 24th Girls, Guns & Glory
Girls, Guns & Glory formed in Scituate, Massachusetts in the winter of 2005 when former band-mates and high school friends, Ward Hayden (lead vocals/acoustic guitar) and Bruce Beagley (bass), teamed up to record Ward’s original compositions. They entered Noise in the Attic Studio and began work on the GG&G debut CD “Fireworks and Alcohol.” The success of that release fueled the formation of a 5-piece lineup that began to work the New England club scene in earnest. Their sophomore release, “Pretty Little Wrecking Ball”, in February of 2007, proved to be the catalyst in a break-out year for the band as they collected 2 Boston Phoenix awards, numerous articles in the press, and lots of radio play - culminating in a Boston Music Award for “Outstanding Americana Act of the Year”. The band solidified it’s lineup as a strong 4-piece featuring John Graham on drums and Colt Thompson on guitar.
Nina Scarcia opens!
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| NINA SCARCIA JULY 24th opening for Girls, Guns and Glory
Nina Scarcia was born in Harrisburg Pennsylvania and began singing at about the same time she began walking. Nina performed locally as a solo artist as well as with ensemble groups throughout her youth, winning several performance awards from the National Music Society. Nina was a member of the esteemed Susquehanna Youth Choral throughout her teens and studied under Pennsylvania's most prestigious vocal coaches including studies at Lebanon Valley College. She continued to study voice and guitar at Mansfield University. Her sultry voice, often compared to Norah Jones and Bonnie Raitt, was heard routinely on Mansfield University radio. Nina is a member of the Acoustic Roadshow, well known in Philadelphia. As a singer/songwriter she has collaborated with musicians from New York City, Nashville and New Orleans and can be heard on the album XATANGA "Take Off Them Beads," which continues to receive airplay on New Orleans' WWOZ FM. Nina is currently in the process of producing her debut solo CD. Nina surrounds herself with musicians who have backed some of the very best performing and recording artists including Faith Hill, Randy Travis, U2, Taj Mahal, Curtis Mayfield, Danny Gatton Band, Ike and Tina Turner, Tower of Power, Erykah Badu and Lalah Hathaway. Her original music is an eclectic combination of country, soul, funk, folk and rock delivered with a delicious voice
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| CASE 150 July 25th 9-11pm @ HMAC: Stage on Herr
Case 150 return to HMAC: Stage On Herr giving their loyal fans another great live performance. Those who have followed them through the years know their style, originality and tightness as a band is of national quality. Although it is difficult to brand them into one distinct genre of music, it is clear that their roots cover the gamut from Neil Young, Hank Wiliams, Merle Haggard to Jimmy Rogers, but it is their varied musical backgrounds of classical, jazz, cowboy to Art Rock and New Wave that set their own style and grab their audiences instantly. Although some of the band members have changed over the years, original guitarists and vocalists Thom Bissey and Ken Geist have remained true to their earlier years by understanding the importance of proper vocal layering, complete control of their lyrics and instruments that have made Case 150 so popular. Add in the mandolin and banjo and a rock solid beat, and what you have is nothing but a grand ol’ time. New bass player Bryce Flurie and drummer Todd Drazien complete the band. So, is it rock and roll, twang pop or what? That is for the audience to decide, as the one thing they do is stay fresh and answer the call for excellence in an onstage live concert.
HMAC: Stage on Herr is located on the corner of Herr St & Susquehanna St, Harrisburg PA 17102
http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Harrisburg&state=PA&address=Herr+St+%26+Susquehanna+St&zipcode=17102
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| HMAC presents OPEN MIC Night
The weekly series, hosted by the HMAC, The Committee and Phil Schuller, welcomes all musicians, soloists, groups, spoken word and poets to participate. Those interested in performing should e-mail openmic@harrisburgarts.com. OPEN MIC, a no-cover event, is sure to attract and entertain both performers and audience members from Central Pennsylvania. All performers may get a CD recording of their live performance on the night they take the stage.
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HMAC presents ART FLEA MARKET & BRUNCH ON FIRST SATURDAYS August 1st 09 11-4pm
The public and all artists are invited to participate and attend the new monthly series, ART FLEA MARKET at Stage on Herr. The Art Flea Market is held on the first Saturday of the month throughout the year, rain or shine. All art mediums and price ranges are encouraged. The first date is scheduled for Saturday, July 4 from 11am-5pm. There is no admission fee for the artists or attendees and HMAC will offer a brunch menu and libations for purchase. All artists interested in booth space and more information should email artists@harrisburgarts.com.
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| Jeffery Gaines
August 14th
Summer Singer-Songwriter Event
* Jeffrey Gaines In Concert*
FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2009 @ 9PM
Stage On Herr @ Midtown Arts Center
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17102
$20.00 Advance General Admission - Must Be 21+
By online at http://acteva.com/go/mmc14
Charge by phone 717 221 1124
*Join Jeffrey Gaines for a very special* Summer Singer-Songwriter Event
at the new Stage on Herr at the Midtown Arts Center.
http://www.jeffreygaines.com/
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Parallax Project
CD release party August 29thWe live in Pennsylvania. That's not nearly as bad as it sounds, honest. We get to travel and play fun places like New York, Chicago, DC, Los Angeles. We like to write kinda brainy pop songs and then play them loud and fast. We never met an influence we didn't like...well, except for maybe hair metal. People who have really great record collections tell us we sound a lot like The Jam, unless Michael wears his glasses, then they say we sound like Elvis Costello & the Attractions. We released our first two albums on a cool little label out of Los Angeles, TallBoy Records, which puts out some of the very best Power-Pop records around. We heart Anna and TallBoy Records. We released our first album, "Oblivious" in 2005, and we sold them all. They played some of the songs from that record on VH-1, and "Joan of Arcadia". God likes cool indie rock, I guess, but that didn't stop them from canceling the show anyway. We released our second one, "Perpetual Limbo", in 2005 and we've almost sold all of all of those, too. Our 3rd record is about to be released and it was produced by one of the coolest human beings on the planet, Don Dixon. He produced REM, The Smithereens, and countless other records that are still in our collections. http://www.parallaxproject.com/http://www.myspace.com/parallaxproject
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