This Writers in the Round will be performed in the Soda House in the Hagely Museum.
Cover charge at the door is :
Members $10
Non-Members $15
Doors open at 5:30 - Show starts at 6:00:
“This Writers in the Round Concert Series Event” will be at the Hagely Museum in the Soda House. Modeled after Nashville's Blue Bird Café, Writers in the Round is an intimate listening event featuring 4 local singer songwriters that provide a rare opportunity to hear original songs along with stories from the writers offering an understanding of the writer’s creative process. There will be two sets with an intermission. Each writer will perform three songs in each set.
Lauren Kuhne - http://www.reverbnation.com/laurenkuhne
I want to make music that is simple, inspiring, and easy on the soul. I want my songs to slap a smile on your face, no matter what you're going through. So here's to music that helps take the sting out of life. Here's to music that helps to slowly shape us into better people. I have recently released my first EP in September 2013 and plan on releasing another EP in 2014. In the meantime, you can occasionally find me at the many open mics throughout Wilmington, Newark, and Philadelphia.
John Bunts - https://www.johnbunts.com
John was born in Virginia. Raised on an eclectic mix of country, classical, Motown, bluegrass and rock, he took a couple years of piano lessons as a child and would eventually teach himself to play the guitar. It wasn’t until high school that he began to take music more seriously, and began performing in public. After high school he continued to play various gigs at local bars and parties, working a number of basic jobs to support himself. He’s played guitar, keyboards, and done lead vocals for a number of bands, but he always seems to find his way back to his singer/songwriter roots as a solo acoustic performer. He has a large number of original tunes, and his unique, entertaining versions of cover songs will bring a smile to your face.
Aaron Nathans (http://www.aaronnathans.com/)
On his upcoming duo album with Michael G. Ronstadt, "Crooked Fiddle," Aaron Nathans presents a new song about 13-year-old nervously preparing for his Bar Mitzvah. Who else has done that? And why would they want to?
His mission is to write songs about things no one else has written about before. Like a song about male bonding between a guy and his barber. Or the onslaught of the outside world upon a new parent. Surely somebody's written that song, right? Ok, find it.
Aaron describes his songs as wild-mind, bittersweet acoustic music. He's one of a million guitar-slinging singer songwriters, but you've never heard anyone quite like Aaron, with his warped sense of humor and off-kilter view of the world. The Kerrville Folk Festival in Texas honored Aaron by naming him to the 2011 New Folk class, joining a list of previous honorees like Steve Earle, Lyle Lovett, Shawn Colvin and Lucinda Williams.
His solo shows include humorous, meandering stories that will keep you every bit as captivated as the music itself -- beautiful guitar work, catchy melodies, and his sweet baritone voice.
Paul Donovan (http://paul-donovan.com)
Paul Donovan is a singer songwriter/guitar player who’s musical story started very young, singing along to his parent's record collection. Paul went full speed ahead into “pop radio land”. It wasn’t until his friend taught him how to play a few Beatle’s songs on the guitar that the music bug took full effect. In that moment everything changed. The rest of the world took a backseat to playing guitar. As the years passed, Paul took side trips along the way through virtuoso guitar and jazz music that helped shape an eclectic take on music that’s at once both comforting and familiar, yet edgy enough to keep you on your toes
Guided by a restless musical spirit, Paul has played countless gigs from one side of the country to the other. From solo, duo, trio, heavy and acoustic rock, to small and large jazz and orchestral ensembles. These experiences instilled a sense of confidence in his playing and singing, both leading his own groups and supporting established artists. In 2015 Paul traveled to Nashville, TN. to record his debut EP. Finally moving from the supporting role to center stage, the new EP “Glow” showcases songs born out of the highs, lows, tears, joys and the miles of life lessons brought about by this amazing journey. Glow was produced by recording artist Jeremy Casella and features some of Nashville’s finest musicians. GLOW is available here on Paul's website and all popular digital retailers.