Arlene McCann – Philadelphia Pholk Ruckus

5.8-9.2010

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After a long drive home.. and a couple of days off, I was at it again. Back to Maryland to play the Suquehanna Arts and Music Festival in Havre de Grace, MD. This is a great little festival that really needs to be found out about.

Check it out here: http://www.susquehannamusicandartsfestival.com/

I met a lot of really talented and very enthusiastic songwriters, and that made my heart happy. I just wish there were more people to sing to! I believe that in part it’s due to the festival being on Mother’s day weekend every year. However, nowadays it’s really hard to find a decent festival weekend date that doesn’t conflict with some other like minded community’s events. It’s damn near impossible I’m finding.

That being said, if you’re in the MD area, you should come on out for it. They have great talent every year, and lots of things going on. And a lot of really great energy to be absorbed. Not to mention the view of the river from the stage area!!

Observations from the road-
-Wind CAN and WILL knock down just about anything. Including tents, mics, among other things. Poor vendors.

5.4.2010

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When I arrived in Kentucky… early the morning of Sunday, May 2nd, the sun was just peaking out over the mountains, and there was a quiet mist about them. It was one of the most peaceful and serene things I had ever seen.
And these wonderful experiences did not cease throughout my stay in Kentucky. [...]

5.1.2010

Jun 10, 2010 1 Comment
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May has come and gone as a blur on the sidelines… however, I will take some time now to reflect on some of the noteable, blogworthy, portions of the May section of the tour.
First of all, if you haven’t heard, Tennessee flooded. You’ll hear a lot about Nashville, and how much tragic damage that [...]

4.30.2010

Apr 30, 2010 4 Comments
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I am now in Little Rock, Arkansas!! Visiting some good friends, relaxing, updating my stuff, and booking mostly. I got a last minute gig at a coffee shop in Little Rock, and it was the cutest place ever. Not to mention, the owner, Hans Oliver, of Guillermo’s Gourmet Coffee, is the sweetest guy ever. If [...]

4.25.2010

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From Nashville, I trecked straight through to Memphis. Wanted to see where it all seemed to begin… This was a cool city. Memphis was easier to get around, and they had an awesome welcome center that helped me understand where to go, where to park, and what I should want to see. Yay! Something that [...]

4.23.2010

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From Knoxville I drove to Nashville. Had to get a good glimpse of ‘music city’ in my travels….
I spent a few days in Nashville. Needed to try to catch up on some work, and some rest, and all the other stuff. So I tried my best to relax. I did hit the town, and [...]

4.21.2010

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From Johnson City, I ventured into Knoxville. This is where I got to stay with a good buddy, and tour the town. Amybeth brought me on quite a few adventures. We saw a jazz band at one of the local bars… and then we toured through Gatlingburg, TN, and Pigeon Forge!!!
I got to see the [...]

4.18.2010.

Apr 26, 2010 2 Comments
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At this point in the trip, I drove from Carrboro, North Carolina, to Johnson City, Tennessee. It was one of the most beautiful drives I had ever encountered. Particularly when entering the mountains, crossing over the state line. Breathtaking. Of course, I have no pictures of it, because I was driving. I should have pulled [...]

4.17.2010.

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Played at the Open Eye Cafe, in North Carolina’s beautiful little town called Carrboro… Here’s their website. http://www.openeyecafe.com/
It’s a cute little coffee shop in the heart of Carrboro. It was a quiet show with lots of students working on homework at 9/10 pm on a Saturday. But it was a lot of fun.
Afterwards, I [...]

4.15.2010

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Tax Day!!!!
I played the Cave. Such a great freaking bar. Check them out, if you’re ever in Chapel Hill… http://www.caverntavern.com/
It’s run by a really great group of guys. They have a dark bar, with fun lights, and games and toys in the back. They have good beer, and decent prices. Live music all the time [...]