tuck's music journal

I write about local music stuff in West Virginia and nearby Ohio. I post lots of information about the Greens and musical benefit events I organize for my non profit organization. Americana music focused.

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Bill Toms coffee house

Bill Toms from Pittsburgh PA came and performed in our coffee house Saturday night. He is a rooted rocker, with some great stories to tell in song. It was a laid back evening; suited for some of his in-between songs stories behind the songs, and lots of changes of style and tempo, to keep you engaged in his deep song list.

Friday, August 19, 2011

Bill Toms coffee house next Saturday

When Will Kimbrough came to Parkersburg a few months back for a house concert/ coffee house, we talked about Bill Toms, who Will was working with to produce an album over the past year. Soon after that, Bill contacted me about coming to do a show in parkersburg. Well, that day is arriving, next Saturday, August 27th at 8 pm; Bill will be coming to our storefront coffee house at 1739 St. Mary's Ave. (Third door) Parkersburg. $10 tickets to see this great performer from Pittsburgh. Bill has a long intriguing musical history, so check him out on his website or Facebook. The night of the show, we will be drawing for the trip to Nashville for the Americana Music Association festival in October, a raffle we have been running for several months now.

Greens tomorrow night at the Adelphia in Marietta

The Greens are playing at Gibbie's in Morgantown tonight, and come to Marietta Ohio tomorrow night for a show at the Adelphia (the partner establishment to the Galley on 2nd Street). The Greens have an interesting mix of shows coming up as they shift to "fall schedules." Come on out and see them in the Mid Ohio Valley tomorrow night.