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 27th: House Concert at Railroad Junction - RSVP ASAP!

HONKY TONK
HOUSE CONCERT

Railroad Junction in downtown Florence will be hosting Matt Woods of Knoxville for a house concert on January 27^th.  Mingling begins at 6pm and the music starts at 7pm.  

For more information, click on the link below:

Complete House Concert Info

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. 

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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