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. 

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.  

BA Ferguson Christmas Spectacular in Hartsville on December 17th

Frets & Necks invites you to the inaugural BA Ferguson Guitars Christmas Spectacular, which will unite good cheer, laughs, musical talent, and so much more. It will be styled after old Christmas television specials and as such, will be filmed and recorded for further enjoyment afterwards. 

The show will start at 7pm and their will be hours d'ourves. There is a $5 suggested donation, but please don't let this keep you from coming. 

Special guests include Dylan Sneed, King's Last Shot and Mark Hagood and a host of others!

This unique Frets & Necks event is sponsored by Yonder Music.  Mac's Lounge of Hartsville is also providing sound equipment.

Frets & Necks, the site of BA Ferguson Guitars Christmas Spectacular, is located at 112 West Carolina Avenue in Hartsville.

For more info on the show or if you would like to become a sponsor, please call 843-917-4422.  Click here to visit the event's Facebook page. 

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