March 10th: Second Saturday Songwriters Circle at Railroad Junction presented by Yonder Music & Country Fried Rock

Local independent record label, Yonder Music, and the Florence based Americana radio show, Country Fried Rock, are proud to continue their monthly singer-songwriter showcase hosted by Railroad Junction. The third installment of the series, called Second Saturdays Songwriters Circle, will take place on March 10, 2012, and starts at 4PM sharp. This unique concert event is open to the general public. Admission is free, but donations are encouraged, and go directly to the performers.

Each event features three singer-songwriters who will perform their favorite original compositions, as well as share the stories behind the songs they wrote in a unique, collaborative atmosphere. Missy Jones, owner of Yonder Music, and Sloane Spencer, owner of Country Fried Rock wanted to create a new kind of music outlet in Florence that would highlight talented songwriters and allow them to showcase their original works. Both Missy and Sloane are Railroad Junction Art Collective consigners, and wished to contribute a music based program to the cooperative’s robust menu of arts offerings.

The February installment will feature three country singer-songwriters:

Mark Wayne Hagood – Originally from Sweetwater, Texas, Mark has been in the Pee Dee since the mid '90's. He can be seen playing guitar and singing  in local Outlaw music band, Out On Bond. He has been writing songs since his college days at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX – which sports a rich musical heritage, and is also home to songwriters Buddy Holly, Mac Davis, Joe Ely, Waylon Jennings.

Taylor Nealey – At 16 years old, Taylor is the youngest singer-songwriter to grace the Second Saturdays stage. She’s been passionate about music as long as she can remember, and has been singing since she was three. She picked up guitar a little over a year ago and started writing her own songs immediately. This impressive young Florence native has been seen performing around the Pee Dee at The Midnight Rooster, Bean Groovy, and Creek Ratz.

Jay Sellers – This Spartanburg native is a former winner of the Statewide songwriting contest, and has had two songs from his last cd featured on The Speed Channel. Jay is a member of the Out On Bond band, and also fronts his own band, Jay Sellers and the Crew.

Expect some magic to happen when these three talented artists come together on one intimate stage inside downtown Florence's newest art collective.

The next Second Saturdays Songwriters Circle is scheduled for May 12^th, 2012, and will feature Jeff Springs, Rebecca Phipps, and Rocky Phipps.

Previous events have featured notable local singer-songwriters such as Melanie McMillan, James Scott Bullard, Stephanie Fagan, Allen Johnson, Dylan Sneed, and Johnny Tanner.

For information about Second Saturdays Songwriters Circle and Yonder Music, please contact:  

Missy Davis Jones, missy@yonder-music.com

For information about Country Fried Rock, please contact: Sloane Spencer, sloanerocks@gmail.com

For information about Railroad Junction, please contact: railroadjunctionart@gmail.com.

March 10th: Second Saturday Songwriters Circle at Railroad Junction

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February 11th: Second Saturday Songwriters Circle at Railroad Junction (presented by Yonder Music & Country Fried Rock)

Yonder Music and Country Fried Rock present "Second Saturdays Songwriters Circle," hosted by Railroad Junction. Florence, SC

Local independent record label, Yonder Music, and the Florence based Americana radio show, Country Fried Rock, are proud to continue their monthly singer-songwriter showcase hosted by Railroad Junction. The third installment of the series, called Second Saturdays Songwriters Circle, will take place on February 11, 2012 from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM, and will reoccur every second Saturday on a monthly basis. This unique concert event is open to the general public. Admission is free, but donations are encouraged, and go directly to pay for the performers’ transportation costs.

Each event will feature three singer-songwriters who will perform their favorite original compositions, as well as share the stories behind the songs they wrote in a unique, collaborative atmosphere. Missy Jones, owner of Yonder Music, and Sloane Spencer, owner of Country Fried Rock wanted to create a new kind of music outlet in Florence that would highlight talented songwriters and allow them to showcase their original works. Both Missy and Sloane are Railroad Junction Art Collective consigners, and wished to contribute a music based program to the cooperative’s robust menu of arts offerings.

The February installment will feature three bluegrass singer-songwriters:

Johnny Tanner – Florence singer-songwriter Johnny Tanner is well known as a member of The Borrowed Time Band. His original composition “Wake Up John” was the 2011 winner of the prestigious Chris Austin songwriting contest, which is hosted by MerleFest music festival.

Kevin Wykoff – West Virginia native Kevin Wykoff is a vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter for the popular Florence insurgent bluegrass group Slug’s Revenge. Kevin is widely celebrated for his lightning fast finger picking style and punk rock ethos.

Desiree Shaffer – Quinby native, Desiree Shaffer, is much admired around Florence for her depression era babydoll fashion sense, and sweet traditional vocal style. It is less known that Slug’s Revenge stylish bassist, also shines as talented songwriter and a gifted lyricist in her own right.

Expect some magic to happen when these three talented artists come together on one intimate stage inside downtown Florence's newest art collective.

The next Second Saturdays Songwriters Circle is scheduled for March 10^th, 2012 from 4-6PM, with performers to be announced.

Previous events have featured notable local singer-songwriters such as Melanie McMillan, James Scott Bullard, Stephanie Fagan, Allen Johnson, and Dylan Sneed.

For information about Second Saturdays Songwriters Circle and Yonder Music, please contact: Missy Davis Jones, missy@yonder-music.com

For information about Country Fried Rock, please contact: Sloane Spencer, sloanerocks@gmail.com 

For information about Railroad Junction, please contact: railroadjunctionart@gmail.com

February 11th: Songwriters Circle at Railroad Junction in downtown Florence

Yonder Music and Country Fried Rock present "Second Saturdays Songwriters Circle" hosted by Railroad Junction!

Join the folks of Yonder Music, Country Fried Rock and Railroad Junction on Saturday, February 11^th from 4pm to 5:30 for the Second Saturdays Songwriters Circle.

This will be the fourth Songwriters Circle and each event has featured as least three singer-songwriters who perform their favorite compositions and share the stories behind the songs they wrote.  And all this takes place in a unique, collaborative atmosphere.

The February Songwriters Circle will feature three Florence favorites with a bluegrass flavor: Johnny Tanner, Kevin Wykoff, and Desiree Shaffer.  Expect some magic to happen when these three talented artists come together on one intimate stage inside downtown Florence's newest art collective, Railroad Junction!

This event is FREE.  Voluntary donations are welcome and go directly to the musicians. 

Railroad Junction is located at 163 West Evans Street in downtown Florence.  For more information, 843.245.2100. 

January 14th: Have lunch with the Boy Scouts and then enjoy a double dose of Andy Offutt Irwin and Dylan Sneed

On Saturday, January 14th, Florence is the place to be.  You can have lunch with Boy Scout Troop 402 as they hold their annual Chicken Bog Fundraiser at Highland Park United Methodist Church.  The Scouts will begin serving at 11am.  And it's ok if you don't make lunch; they're serving until 5pm).  The cost is $6 per plate.


After lunch, there are four performances that you won't want to miss.  Beginning at 2pm, Andy Offutt Irwin will perform Kid Entrapment at the FMU Performing Arts Center in downtown Florence.  Irwin is a story-teller extraordinaire.  Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students.  Just down the street (and around the corner), the Second Saturday Songwriters Circle will take place from 4-6pm at Railroad Junction.   Dylan Sneed, Rachel Riner and Sarah Harelson will be featured at the Songwriters Circle.  This is a free concert.


And if one performance by Irwin and Sneed weren't enough, both will be back in the evening for a second show.  Irwin will again be at the FMU Performing Arts Center.  This time, he'll be performing Book Every Saturday for a Funeral.  The show starts at 7:30pm.  Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students.


Sneed's second performance of the evening will come in the form of a house concert (presented by Country Fried Rock).  Sneed's house concert will take place from 6-9pm.  Tickets are $15.  You must RSVP to receive the concert location. 

Please don't stay at home on January 14th!

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Pee Dee Arts was founded in the Summer of 2011 through a unique partnership between the Florence Regional Arts Alliance, the Florence Convention & Visitors Bureau and Pee Dee Tourism.  Pee Dee Arts’ primary focuses are to promote the arts and cultural activities of the Pee Dee Region and facilitate growth in the region’s arts organizations.  Pee Dee Arts is committed to inclusive and innovative service to the Pee Dee region, which it defines as the following counties: Chesterfield, Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Lee, Marion, Marlboro and Williamsburg.

Second Saturday Songwriters Circle at Railroad Junction on January 14th

Railroad Junction will be hosting its monthly Songwriters Circle on Saturday, January 14th from 4-6pm.  Check out the event information below.

From the Second Saturdays Songwriters Circle Facebook Page:

Yonder Music and Country Fried Rock present "Second Saturdays Songwriters Circle" hosted by Railroad Junction!

Each event will feature three singer-songwriters who will perform their favorite compositions, as well as share the stories behind the songs they wrote in a unique, collaborative atmosphere.

Our THIRD event of the series will feature three Hartville based singer-songwriters: Dylan Sneed, Sarah Harelson, and Rachel Riner.

Expect some magic to happen when these three talented artists come together on one intimate stage inside downtown Florence's newest art collective!

This event is FREE! However, voluntary donations are welcome and go directly to help pay for the musicians' travel expenses. 

Please come down and support Downtown Florence and local music!

Railroad Junction is located at 163 W. Evans Street in downtown Florence.  

Talvik, Sneed Highlight January House Concerts in the Pee Dee

Country Fried Rock and Artsville House Concerts will be bringing two exciting house concerts to the Pee Dee in early January.  Check out the links below for more information:

Jan. 6th: Artsville House Concerts presents Sofia Talvik in Hartsville

Jan. 14th: Country Fried Rock presents Dylan Sneed in Florence

 

Don't know what a house concert is? Click here.

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Pee Dee Arts was founded in the Summer of 2011 through a unique partnership between the Florence Regional Arts Alliance, the Florence Convention & Visitors Bureau and Pee Dee Tourism.  Pee Dee Arts’ primary focuses are to promote the arts and cultural activities of the Pee Dee Region and facilitate growth in the region’s arts organizations.  Pee Dee Arts is committed to inclusive and innovative service to the Pee Dee region, which it defines as the following counties: Chesterfield, Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Lee, Marion, Marlboro and Williamsburg.

To have your event, program or project promoted by Pee Dee Arts, email complete information and images to peedeearts@gmail.com. 

Country Fried Rock House Concert in January to host Dylan Sneed

Dylan Sneed will perform a house concert in Florence on Saturday, January 14th.  For specific event location, an RSVP is required.

The music will start at 7pm (doors open at 6pm).

Click here to visit Sneed's website.  For more information about the concert, click the link below:

A House Concert with Dylan Sneed

Second Saturdays Songwriters Circle at Railroad Junction - December 10th

Yonder Music and Country Fried Rock present "Second Saturdays Songwriters Circle," hosted by Railroad Junction. Florence, SC

Local independent record label, Yonder Music, and the Florence based Americana radio show, Country Fried Rock, are proud to continue their monthly singer-songwriter showcase hosted by Railroad Junction. The second installment of the series, called Second Saturdays Songwriters Circle, will take place on December 10th, 2011 from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM, and will reoccur every second Saturday on a monthly basis. This unique concert event is open to the general public, and admission is free.

Each event will feature three singer-songwriters who will perform their favorite original compositions, as well as share the stories behind the songs they wrote in a unique, collaborative atmosphere. Missy Jones, owner of Yonder Music, and Sloane Spencer, owner of Country Fried Rock, wanted to create a new kind of music outlet in Florence that would highlight talented songwriters and allow them to showcase their original works. Both Missy and Sloane are Railroad Junction Art Collective consigners, and wished to contribute a music based program to the cooperative’s robust menu of arts offerings.

The December Second Saturdays Songwriters Circle is scheduled for December 10^th, 2011 from 4-6PM, and will feature Dylan Sneed of Hartsville, Sarah Harrelson of Hartsville, and a third performer to be announced.  

For information about Second Saturdays Songwriters Circle and Yonder Music, please contact:  Missy Davis Jones, missy@yonder-music.com

For information about Country Fried Rock, please contact: Sloane Spencer, sloanerocks@gmail.com 

For information about Railroad Junction, please contact: Betsy Padgett, railroadjunctionart@gmail.com

Two Great Americana Music Events Coming To Back Swamp School House in Florence

Angela Eastering and Buffalo Clover are coming to the Back Swamp School House in Florence in October.  Get all the information on these events below.

This information was provided to Pee Dee Arts by Sloane Spencer of Country Fried Rock.

Angela Easterling Music Benefiting Back Swamp School House

WHO:  South Carolina folk/Americana musician Angela Easterling (www.AngelaEasterling.com)
WHAT:  Acoustic duo music performance (casual--shorts & tshirt acceptable)
WHEN:  Sunday, October 2, 5-7 PM
WHERE:  Back Swamp School House, 600 block of East Pocket Rd, Florence, SC 29506
I-95, Exit 169:  Turn towards the truck stop on TV Road (AKA North Irby St on some GPS devices).
Less than one mile on TV Road until it dead ends into Pocket Road.  Turn right.
Look for the historic marker on the right, approximately 0.3 miles.
DONATION: $10 per person, directly to the Back Swamp School House Trust

NOTES:  The Back Swamp School House is an historic two-room building used to teach students in the Back Swamp community until the 1950s.  It has been neglected for decades and the local area needs your participation to maintain this rural heritage site.  The building is non-smoking and not air-conditioned.  Please dress comfortably.

This will be a "listening room" style of music performance, somewhat like VH1 Story Tellers.  It is not appropriate for small children.  Mature children may attend under your direct supervision at your discretion.

LINKS: 

Facebook
Facebook Event
YouTube

 

Buffalo Clover Music Benefiting Back Swamp School House

WHO:  Americana band, Buffalo Clover (www.BuffaloClover.com)
WHAT:  Acoustic performance of Americana band, Buffalo Clover (bring earplugs--it might get loud!)
While seats will be available, dancing and enjoying the music is strongly encouraged! Casual.
WHEN:  Saturday, October 8, 6-8 PM
WHERE:  Back Swamp School House, 600 block of East Pocket Road, Florence, SC 29506
I-95, Exit 169:  Turn towards the truck stop on TV Road (AKA North Irby St on some GPS devices).
Less than one mile on TV Road until it dead ends into Pocket Road.  Turn right.
Look for the historic marker on the right, approximately 0.3 miles.
DONATION: $10 per person, directly to the Back Swamp School House Trust

NOTES:  The Back Swamp School House is an historic two-room building used to teach students in the Back Swamp community until the 1950s.  It has been neglected for decades and the local area needs your participation to maintain this rural heritage site.  The building is non-smoking and not air-conditioned.  Please dress comfortably.

This will be an upbeat full-band performance by critically noted "garage/soul/rock and roll" band, Buffalo Clover.  It is not appropriate for small children.  Mature children may attend under your direct supervision at your discretion.
LINKS:

Facebook
Facebook Event
YouTube

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