May 18th: Artsville House Concerts presents Jonathan Byrd

Jonathan Byrd is set to perform for the Artsville House Concert Series on Saturday, May 18th.  Tickets are $15.  The doors open at 6pm with the show starting at 7pm.  

The Pee Dee is in for a treat in May. Just take Dylan Sneed's advice, buy your tickets now. Rich Warren, the famous Chicago folk DJ called Jonathan Byrd "one of the top 50 songwriters of the last 50 years."  Byrd is no stranger to the Pee Dee, having played at the Lakeside Music Room in Cheraw last summer. Even an all-out storm couldn't deter him then. Now he's bringing his eclectic, versatile 3-piece band (viola, violin, electric guitar, saw, cello, harmonica, and mandolin--wow!). Dig around on YouTube and listen to his stuf. Click here for tickets.

May 18th: Artsville House Concerts presents Jonathan Byrd

Jonathan Byrd is set to perform for the Artsville House Concert Series on Saturday, May 18th.  Tickets are $15.  The doors open at 6pm with the show starting at 7pm.  If you're not familiar with house concerts, click here for a quick overview.

The Pee Dee is in for a treat in May. Just take Dylan Sneed's advice, buy your tickets now. Rich Warren, the famous Chicago folk DJ called Jonathan Byrd "one of the top 50 songwriters of the last 50 years."  Byrd is no stranger to the Pee Dee, having played at the Lakeside Music Room in Cheraw last summer. Even an all-out storm couldn't deter him then. Now he's bringing his eclectic, versatile 3-piece band (viola, violin, electric guitar, saw, cello, harmonica, and mandolin--wow!). Dig around on YouTube and listen to his stuf. Click here for tickets.

The inaugural Artsville Songwriting Competition starts September 10th

Artsville Songwriting Competition

What: 25 regional songwriters will compete for cash and prizes at the inaugural Artsville Songwriting Competition, live from The Midnight Rooster in Hartsville.

Additional Info: Registration for ASC was full even before the earlybird deadline. To meet the demand, Artsville reopened registration, and five more songwriters joined. Artsville will send a video playlist of the event to judges around the world who will pick 10 semi-finalists. The grand prize is $250, a performance slot in RoosterFest (the 10th anniversary of The Midnight Rooster), and a recording package from Southern Harmony Recording Studio in Florence. Find complete event details at welcometoartsville.com.

Who: The judges for round one include award-winning songwriters Jonathan Byrd (Carrboro, NC), Beth Wood (Eugene, OR), David Ramirez (Austin, TX), and Looweeze de’Ath (Australia).

Where: The Midnight Rooster Coffee Shop, 136 E Carolina Avenue, Hartsville, SC.

When: Monday, September 10 at 6:00 pm. 

For more on ASC, call 214-686-3996 or emailinfo@welcometoartsville.com.

July 27th: The Lakeside Music Room continues in Cheraw

What: The Lakeside Music Room presents the third show of its inaugural season at Cheraw State Park with a free concert from world-touring, award-winning NC songwriter, Jonathan Byrd.

Additional Info: In two shows LMR has attracted nearly 500 people and the attention of local and regional media. This joint effort from Cheraw State Park, Pee Dee Outfitters, and Artsville is the result of a successful fundraising campaign through Kickstarter.com. Admission is free. Food and beverages from The Midnight Rooster (Hartsville) will be available for purchase. For more, visit lakesidemusicroom.com.

Who: In an interview with the Chicago Tribune, renowned folk DJ Rich Warren called Jonathan Byrd “one of the top 50 songwriters of the last 50 years.”The Boston Globe says, “This rootsy North-Carolinian may be the most buzzed-about new songwriter in folkdom.” Byrd’s newest record, Cackalack, hit #1 on the Roots Music Report folk radio chart. For more, visitjonathanbyrd.com

Where: Cheraw State Park, Cheraw, SC. Enter through the main entrance and follow signs to the Day Use Area.

When: Friday, July 27. Food will be served from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Music will begin at 7:15 p.m and end at 9:00 p.m.

For more on LMR, call 214-686-3996 or emaillakesidemusicroom@gmail.com.