UNIVERSITY CIRCLE ARABICA JAN 2006

It's just about time to launch the new year of LIVE ACOUSTIC MUSIC at U.C.A. and I have been getting many calls from artists in the North East, Mid West and East Coasts regarding playing at the University Circle Arabica Mansion and I am working to accomodate touring artists in an effort to build network and spread the news that Cleveland is a town for live music - and that Cleveland Artists want to play out of town! So be sure to come to U.C.A. to hear these musical acts at moderate volumes in a smoke and alcohol free environment where we never charge a cover - U.C.A. is an all ages venue with free wi-fi internet!!!

JAN 2006 UNIVERSITY CIRCLE ARABICA ACOUSTIC ENTERTAINMENT

University Circle Arabica January 2006 Acoustic Entertainment Calendar


Wednesday January 18
OPEN MIC WITH HOST STEVE2.NET
ARTIST WEBSITE: Steve2.Net
Come to U.C.A. for our twice monthly open mic event and bring your voice, your instrument and your poems, stories, and songs! We have a small P.A. system and microphones for our guests. U.C.A. does not host full electric punk or rock bands; we feature high quality low-key acoustic entertainment in the genres of folk, pop, light rock, blue grass, neo folk, classical, operatic, jazz, original singer songwriters, and blues.

Friday January 20
Celtic Acoustic Duo and Multi Instrumentalists - Emerald Frequency
ARTIST WEBSITE: Emerald Frequency
From the official Emerald Frequency website (and in their own words):
“Emerald Frequency is a Cleveland based father/daughter duo. An indie Celtic band, they're grabbing attention of folks all over the North Eastern Ohio area, and beyond. They play everything from Ani DiFranco tunes to Irish folk songs to an occasional mediaeval melody here and there, not to mention their own original songs. The Name: Though they're not a total Irish band, their influence and love of Ireland and its music is heard throughout a lot of what they play. In that case, they keep the thought of the Emerald Isle in the minds of the folks who come out to see them perform. (Hence the name: Emerald Frequency.) Influences: Ani DiFranco, Solas, Arlo Guthrie, Loreena McKennitt, the Beatles, and sometimes even Squirrel Nut Zippers!”

Saturday January 21
Pop Rock Acoustic Duo – Ellery
ARTIST WEBSITE: Ellery Music
Ellery in their own words from the official website:
“Ellery's unique brand of alternative-folk had already taken them across the country, building a strong following over the years that swallowed up over 3000 copies of their debut independently released album, "The Ordinary" (2003). The Goldens played more than 100 shows in 2004 at colleges, coffeehouses, bars, radio stations, and events nationwide - with newsletters going out to nearly 1400 fans. When they hit the studio again this year, they recorded with Ric Hordinski - known for his brilliant guitar work and ethereal production sense. (Formerly of Over the Rhine, Hordinski has produced for such musical gurus as David Wilcox and Phil Keaggy.) The resulting "Make Your Troubles Mine" is an undeniably catchy EP, boasting an even more developed sound, along with the lyrical craftsmanship Ellery's fans have come to expect. The Goldens have showed no signs of slowing down; this Fall holds tours into the New England area, all over the Midwest, and out to Montana and back. The response to the new album from listeners and reviewers alike has been noteworthy: Over 1000 CDs were sold in its first six months, and Ellery has been featured in online and print publications including Performing Songwriter, the cover of CiN Weekly for its MidPoint Music Fest issue, and Jumper, an Italian online magazine. "Our hope for this EP was that it would communicate a deep emotion", says Tasha Golden. "That it would be strewn with poignant lyrics and sounds that would deeply resonate with its listeners. So we've been so excited to play the songs to varied audiences and to sense that connection taking place more and more. Justin has said that it feels like a gift; it really does." Live, the Goldens have an infectious stage presence that's both endearing and immediately penetrating. Their easy way with an audience is much of what keeps people coming back again and again, often driving hours to catch the nearest show.”


Thursday January 26
Solo Singer Songwriter – Teresa Storch
ARTIST WEBSITE: Teresa Storch
In her own words and from her official website:
“A performer in the New England scene for the past two years, recently returning from a 5 week national tour (nearly circumnavigating the continental US!), Boston-based singer/songwriter Teresa Storch is constantly moving. Her music has been described as a "bounding folk rock sound...mesmerizing vocal riffs" by Boston's Metronome Magazine and "Vega/Merchant-esque vocals...funky guitar work... fabulously catchy folk-genre'd tunes" by Boston Girl Guide. Her first release 'Muscle Memory' and live shows are gathering her national acclaim. Most recently she was selected amongst the top 25 in the Rocky Mountain Folks Festival 2003 Songwriter's Showcase Competition and was selected as part of the “Boston’s Best Singer/Songwriters” Showcase for 2003. Originally from Omaha, Nebraska, it wasn’t until attending college in Colorado five minutes from the famed “Red Rocks Amphitheatre” (where she spent all her money then) that it struck her she wanted to write and perform her own music. Drawn to the folk music scene of Boston, she traversed the country in 1999 to settle in the Northeast. With an authentic desire to connect through music (at 13 she wrote of longing "to move people" through performing), "Moving" is a true description of what she brings to a stage. Writing to remind us (and herself) of what's real and really matters, her rich, engaging voice provides a satisfaction and a sense of home, plus a peek into the struggles of love, life and dreams. Combined with intense, percussive acoustic guitar, she accomplishes well what she set out to do at 13. Her first CD release “Muscle Memory” fuses her desire to move with the rhythm section of Phil Antoniades (drums) and Jeff St. Pierre (bass), typically seen with Todd Thibaud and Barbara Kessler, creating a full sound most often compared to Jonatha Brooke or Natalie Merchant. You will find Teresa wherever she can do what she loves, connecting with people through music, be it in clubs in Cambridge or a subway platform. She has shared stages and sidewalks with the likes of Entrain, Kevin So, and Rachel Sage and played venues in the West and Northeast.”


Friday January 27
Solo Singer of Rhythm and Blues ‘Lost Classics’ – Randy Martin
Join Randy for an evening of unique solo guitar adaptations of familiar rhythm and blues classics, some you will immediately recognize and others may only be dimly lit and misty memories! Whatever he chooses to sing, Randy wields a fabulously expressive voice talent and an entertaining guitar style that he puts to good use wrapping riffs and chord melodies around a host of great tunes!

Saturday January 28
Acoustic New Grass Duo – Brent Hopper & Brittany Reilly
ARTIST WEBSITE: Brent Hopper
Brent and Brittany make a wonderful compliment to one another’s voice and instrument talents singing and playing harmony together on tunes ranging from blue grass standards to original folk songs. These two are high energy multi instrumental talented new grass musicians look for them to grace the U.C.A. frequently as we gear up into the New Year!


FEBRUARY 2006 U.C.A.

A few highlights:

Piano teacher and C.I.M. alumni Adam Whiting will be in the music room on THURSDAY FEB 9 he will be accompanied by a CIM student or two filling our music room with the soothing sounds of piano and violin and or viola

Detroit Singer/Songwriter and Times Beach Records Recording Artist Audra Kubat will be back in CLE for TWO NIGHTS at UCA FEB 17 and 18 !

UCA in FEB 2006 will also feature acoustic performances by these artists:
Nate Jones, Emerald Frequency, Randy Martin, John Fegy and Jonathan Penn