March 11, 2o12
Friday. Austin, TX. NotSXSW. New World Deli. 4101 Guadalupe.512.451.7170. Music all day, 2-10 PM. I go on around 4:00, right after Mary Battiata and right before The Flyin’ A’s. No wristband required.
August 6.
Roswell, GA Ragamuffin Music Hall w/ Ashley Harris
(www.ashleyharris.com), Mark Pertain, Ashley Filip and Kevin Carlson 8:00 PM.
585 Atlanta Street, Roswell, GA 30075. 770.744.3814. Get tickets
early if you want to come; it will sell out.
August 11
Nashville, TN. The Bluebird Cafe. With Mare Wakefield, Louise Mosrie and Kate Klem. 4104 Hillsboro Pike 37215. 615.383.1461.
No cover, but you’ll need reservations. $7/person minimum.
September 4
Cafe ‘t Keerpunt. Oostermeer 1 9656 PE Spijkerboor (Drenthe), The Netherlands. +31 598 491422
September 7
Landesgartenschau, 2011 Stormarnstrasse, 22844 Norderstedt, Germany, 4 PM
September 8
Hundertwasser Exhibit, Hamburg, Germany, 8 PM
September 9
Music Star, Marktplatz 11, 22844 Norderstedt, Germany
September 10
Die Alte Schmiede, Schweriner Strasse 15, Walksfelde, Germany, 8 PM
September 11
Live radio show. De Oude Remise, Grande Cafe, Oudezijl, 1, 9693 PA Bad Nieuwschans, The Netherlands, 3:30 PM
September 15
Radio Crossroads, BRTO, Moeregrebstraat 18, Bergen op Zoom, Crossroads, The Netherlands, 8:30 PM
October 28
Fredericksburg Songwriters’ Showcase, 902 Caroline St., Fredericksburg, VA 22401, (540) 898-0611 8:00 PM
$10 suggested donation
October 30
Pure Wine Cafe, in the round with Ace Elijah Burgess, 8210 Main St., Ellicott City, MD (410) 480-5037 7-9:00 PM
October 31
Brewer’s Alley, SAW (Songwriters Association of Washington Showcase) N. Market St. , Frederick, MD, 7:30 PM
November 10
NERFA (Northeast Regional Folk Alliance) Hudson Valley Resort, Kerhonkson, NY, 8:00PM
November 10-13
NERFA (Northeast Regional Folk Alliance) showcases each night, Hudson Valley Resort, Kerhonkson, NY
November 18
The Bluebird Cafe, 4104 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37215 615.383.1461. 6:30 PM
No cover, but you’ll need reservations. $7/person minimum.
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March 16. Austin, Texas. Pigeon’s Posse, Opal Divine’s
March 17. Austin, Texas. 3rd Coast Songwriters Showcase, G&S Lounge
March 18. Austin, Texas. NotSXSW, New World Deli
May 19. Montreat, NC. Southeast Regional Folk Alliance. 10:45 PM Make Nashville Weirder Showcase; 12:40 AM Inside Edge showcase
May 20. Montreat, NC. Southeast Regional Folk Alliance. Midnight. Heart and Hope Showcase. 1:00 AM Moors & McCumber showcase.
May 21. Montreat, NC. Southeast Regional Folk Alliance. 12:30 AM Todd Hoke Presents showcase. 1:40 Sunshine and Music Showcase
May 28. Nashville, TN. Bluebird Cafe, early show.
June 16. Austin, TX. New World Deli, 4101 Guadalupe, song swap with Jim Patton and Sherry Brokus, 7-10
June 17. Austin, TX. Open Ears Concert Series, 14311 Wells Port Dr., St. Andrews Presbyterian Chruch, 7:30
June 20. Spicewood, TX. Poodie’s Hilltop Bar and Grill, song swap with George Ensle, 22308 State Hwy 71 W, 7-10
July 29. Decatur, GA. Eddie’s Attic with Tommy Womack. 8 PM
May 2. Sunday. Edom, Texas. The Old Firehouse, 8241 FM 279, Edom, TX 75754. 3 PM. Opening for BettySoo. $12. Ticket info: 903.852.2781
May 21. Friday. Birmingham, AL. With Austin songwriter BettySoo. www.bettysoo.com. Moonlight on the Mountain.585 Shades Crest Road, Birmingham, AL 35226. www.moonlightonthemtn.com 7:30 pm $12
July 17. Chattanooga, TN. Charles and Myrtles Coffeehouse. 8 PM. 105 McBrien. Chattanooga.
July 18. Chattanooga, TN. Christ Unity. Morning Service.
Oct. 1-2. Austin, TX. Southwest Regional Folk Alliance Conference. Private Showcases.
Oct. 8. Houston, TX 7:30 PM Waldo’s Coffee House, Heights Blvd, Houston, TX with Brian Kalinec
Oct. 9. Belton, TX Highways and Byways (formerly Belton Acoustic Concert Series) Hughes Recital Hall, UMHB Campus. Doors open at 6:30. Music at 7:00 $10 Nov. 11-13 Kerhonskon, NY. North East Regional Folk Alliance Conference. Private showcases
FEBRUARY
February 12. Chicago, IL. Buddy Guy’s Legends. 754 S. Wabash. Writers Who Play (in association with the AWP conference); 7:00 PM; numerous poets and writers performing throughout the evening.
February 13-15. Chicago, IL. Association of Writers and Writing Programs (AWP) Conference.
February 19-22. Memphis, TN Marriott downtown. Folk Alliance Conference. Showcases nightly. February 28 Roswell, GA. House Concert. 8:00 PM With Santa Fe songwriter Jaime Michaels. Email for details. (postponed to a later date)
MARCH
March 13 -21 Austin, Texas. March 18, Thursday Opal Divine’s, 6th Street. 12:20 – 1:05 PM. “Pigeon’s Posse.” No wristband required. Unofficial showcases all day, including Walt Wilkins, Rod Picott, Steve Poltz and others.
March 18. Thursday New World Deli, Guadalupe Street 7:00 -7:30 pm. 3rd Coast Music Showcase “, No wristband required” hosted by Jim Patton and Sherry Brokus, including Will T. Massey, Sara Hickman, KC Clifford and many more.
March 19, Friday Third Coast Music Not South by Southwest Showcase. Austin Java. 12th and Lamar. Music all day starting at 2 PM in half hour slots. I’m on at 5:00 PM.
March 20, Saturday Flipnotics, Barton Springs Road. 2:00 – 3:15 PM. South by No Cover, in the round with BettySoo and Robby Hecht. “No wristband required”
March 22. Schulenberg, Texas. Freyburg Hall. Americana Music Series. 6:00 PM. Opening for David Olney. www.myspace.com/freyburghall March 28. Nashville, TN. The Bluebird Cafe. Early show. 6:30 PM with Eric Brace, Tim Thompson and Audrey Auld. No cover. Reservations strongly recommended. www.bluebirdcafe.com
APRIL April 17. Blacksburg, VA. House concert with MJ Bishop. www.peacethruarts.org. 7:30 PM
April 24 Salem, VA. House concert. 7 PM April 25. Annandale, VA. Sleepy Hollow Concert Series. www.sleepyhollowfolk.com
April 26. Northern neck, VA. (near Kilmarnock and Heatsville) Farmhouse concert series. Email for details.
MAY
May 14. Atlanta, GA. Eddie’s Attic. In the round with Caroline Aiken and Jill Knight. www.eddiesattic.com
May 16. Chattanooga, TN. Charles and Myrtles coffeehouse. 105 McBrien, Chattanooga, 37411 423.892.4960. 8 PM.
May 17. Chattanooga, TN. Christ Unity Church. Morning service.
May 22-June 8. Kerrville, Texas. Kerrville Folk Festival. Around the campfires.
JUNE
June 12. Lawrenceville, GA. Grounds and Sounds.455 South Perry Street SW 30045. 770.822.5178.
AUGUST
August 28. Nashville, TN. JPF BB King’s. Pre-awards Show 7 -11 PM.
August 29, 2009. Nashville, TN. JPF Awards Show. Wildhorse Saloon. I’m nominated in the male singer/songwriter category for 2009. 5 -11 PM
SEPTEMBER
September 4-6. Kerrville Texas. Kerrville Wine and Music Festival. Around the campfires.
September 25. Austin, TX. SWRFA (Southwest Regional Folk Alliance). www.swrfa.com. Showcases each night.
September 26. Austin, TX. SWRFA (Southwest Regional Folk Alliance). www.swrfa.com. Showcases each night.
OCTOBER
October 10. Lakeland, FL. Joe Prine Concert Series. www.joeprine.org
October 24. Lynn, PA. Old Lynn Concert Series. www.oldlynnconcerts.org 7 PM
NOVEMBER
November 7. Atlanta, GA. South Atlantic Modern Language Association. Renaissance Atlanta 590 W. Peachtree St. NW, Atlanta. Poetry and Music. With Jim Clark, Mike Dockins and others. 8:30 PM
JANUARY
January 9. Atlanta, GA. Eddie’s Attic. “Calling All Friends” Benefit for Shalom Aberle. Show starts at 8. This is a benefit for Eddie’s Attic Soundman Shalom Aberle. I’ll play a few songs, probably between 10 and 11. The lineup is: Adam Dorfman, Blake Guthrie, Caroline Aiken, Cindy Lou Harrington, Emily Kate Boyd, Evan McHugh, Gareth Asher, Jeff Talmadge, John Pringle, Rebecca Loebe and Tom Willner. No cover, pass-the-hat. NOTE: The benefit will be three nights: Tuesday,Wednesday and Thursday, and each night will feature a roster of local and national songwriters. www.eddiesattic.com
FEBRUARY
February 16. Nashville, TN Bluebird Cafe, 4104 Hillsboro Road, Nashville, TN 615.383.1461. 6:30 PM No cover, but reservations are recommended. www.bluebirdcafe.com.
February 20-24. Memphis, TN Folk Alliance Conference. Marriott Hotel and Convention Center. Showcases each night.
MARCH
March 7-17. Texas
March 13. Austin, TX. Not SXSW. Austin Java, 12th and Lamar. Music all day from 2 to 10 PM, no wrist band required. I’m scheduled to go on at 5:30. Current bill, in order of appearance, is: Danny Britt, Tim Henderson, Ron Flynt, Jim Patton and Sherry Brokus, Mary Cutrufello, Shelley King, The Ginn Sisters, Jeff Talmadge, Abi Tapia, Mary Battiata, Ed Petterson, George Ensle, Cleve and Sweet Mary, Patterson Barrett, Matt Harlan, Will T. Massey. Acts start on the half hour.
March 29 – April 14. The Netherlands and Germany
March 30. Haarlem, The Netherlands. The Patronaat (cafe). 9:30 PM www.patronaat.nl
APRIL
April 4. Amen, Drenthe, The Netherlands. Cafe de Amer. 7 PM. Support for Egbert Meyers. http://www.myspace.com/cafedeamer
April 5. Norderstedt, Germany, Music Star series. Marktplatz 11. 8 PM http://www.harksheide.de/concerts.html
April 6. Walksfelde, Germany (near Hamburg). 6 PM. www.myspace.com/alteschmiede
April 12. Spijkerboor, The Netherlands. Private party April 26 Atlanta, GA. The Red Light Cafe. Amsterdam Walk, 553 Amsterdam Avenue, Atlanta. 404.874.7828 Opening for Kathy Reed and Lonesome Redwing (full set). A Windstorm Production. 8:00 PM
JUNE
June 13. Lawrenceville, GA. Grounds & Sounds. 8:00 – 10:00 PM. Lawrenceville Female Seminary Building, 455 South Perry St SW, Lawrenceville, GA 30045
June 21. Chattanooga, TN. Charles and Myrtles. Christ Unity Church. 105 McBrien Road, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37411 423-892-4960. Suggested donation $10.
June 22. Chattanooga, TN. Christ Unity Church. Morning Service. 11 AM
June 28. San Antonio, Texas. Roots Music Association Conference. Official Showcase.
SEPTEMBER
September 17-20. Nashville, TN. Americana Music Conference
OCTOBER
October 2—4. Austin, Texas. Southwest Regional Folk Alliance Conference.
NOVEMBER
November 7th. Auburn, Alabama. Sundilla Concert Series 16th San Marcos, Texas. World United Music Festival.
CANCELLED DECEMBER 9th Atlanta, GA. Blind Willie’s. 828 Highland Ave. NE. 9:00 PM. Full set (solo) Terry Flynn goes on at 10:00 PM.
JANUARY
January 7. Reston, VA. SAW-West Market Concert Series. West Market Clubhouse. Co-bill with Pat Wictor. 7:30 PM. Logan Manor Drive, Reston, VA 703-435-3777. 27th Atlanta, GA. Eddie’s Attic, with Texas songwriter Eric Taylor and Fayssoux Maclean. 7:30 PM 515-B McDonough, Decatur, GA 30030. 404-377-4976. http://www.eddiesattic.com/
FEBRUARY
February 22nd-25th. Memphis, TN. Folk Alliance Conference www.folk.org 21st Memphis, TN. Folk Alliance Conference. 9:30 PM Official Showcase. 11:10 PM Sticker Freak Showcase 22nd Memphis, TN. Folk Alliance Conference. 5:00 PM Houston Jones “Best of the West” showcase. 11:30 PM Sticker Freak Showcase 23rd. Memphis, TN. Folk Alliance Conference. 5:00 PM Houston Jones “Best of the West” showcase. 11:00 PM Edge City Showcase. 11:50 PM Sticker Freak Showcase 24th, Memphis, TN. Folk Alliance Conference. 11:50 PM Sticker Freak Showcase. 1:00 AM CMT Showcase. 1:30 AM Houston Jones “Best of the West” Showcase 25 Memphis, TN. House Concert.
MARCH
March 1-3. Atlanta, GA Association of Writers and Writing Programs Conference 2nd Atlanta, GA. Trader Vic’s. 8-12 PM Part of the Writer’s Who Play show at the Association of Writers and Writing Programs conference. 255 Courtland Street, Atlanta, GA 30303 5th Athens, GA. Flicker Theater. 8:30 PM With Ken Waldman. 263 W. Washington Street, Athens, GA. http://www.flickerbar.com/ $5 This will be part of Ken Waldman’s book and CD release party.
March 17th —25th. The Netherlands.
March 17th. Eindhoven, The Netherlands. Radio Eindhoven (Hubert Mol’s show). (tentative)
March 18th. Spijkerboor, THE NETHERLANDS. Cafe ‘t Keepunt. 11:00 AM Coffee concert with Sharon Bousquet.
March 18th. Wapen van Oudeschans, THE NETHERLANDS. 3:00 PM Townes Van Zandt Tribute Festival.
March 19th. Hilversum, The Netherlands. National Radio NPS 6. 14:00 20th Hoogeveen, The Netherlands. Radio appearance
March 21st. Norderstedt, Germany. Local TV (afternoon show)
March 22th. Norderstedt, Germany. Live in Norderstedt, Marktplatz 11, Beginn pünktlich 20°° Uhr
March 23rd. Veendam, The Netherlands. Radio “Blueprint” with Thomas Kaldijk.
March 23rd. Veendam, The Netherlands. Janssen & Janssen Grote Cafe
March 24th. Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Live radio. Tros Muziek Cafe, Radio 2
March 25th. Amen, THE NETHERLANDS. 1:15 PM Cafe de Amer. Support for Barrellhouse band.
March 25th. St. Annen, THE NETHERLANDS 4:00 PM De Meul’n. Willem Bos opens.
APRIL
April 3rd. Auburn/Opelika, AL. Star Songwriter Series. 807 S Railroad Ave., Opelika 36830. with Dave Potts and Chris Rosser. 8:00 PM $8 Hosted by Martha’s Trouble.
April 7th. Atlanta, GA. Eddie’s Attic, with Richard Bicknell and Denice Franke. 7:30 PM 515-B McDonough, Decatur, GA 30030. 404-377-4976. http://www.eddiesattic.com.
April 13th. Williamsport, PA. The Coffee and Tea Room. 8 PM.
April 14th. Lynn, PA. Old Lynn Concert Series. 7:00 PM. Rt 6 and PA Route 29, Tunkahannock, PA. 570 965-2899 www.oldlynnconcerts.org
April 19th. Saginaw, MI. White Crow Conservatory. 7-9 PM. 3736 MacKinaw, Saginaw, MI 48602 989-790-2118 http://www.whitecrowconservatory.com.
April 20th. Dewitt, MI. Jammin’ Round With Jamie-Sue (a monthly songwriters round hosted by Jamie-Sue Seal of the band, The Radiotown Flyers. Christ United Church in DeWitt, Michigan just north of Lansing. http://www.jamminround.com/ Tickets: Smokin’ Sleddog Records 517-881-8149. 22nd Pittsburgh, PA. House Concert with Pittsburgh’s own Jay Hitt. Email me for details.
MAY
May 4th. Johnson City, TN The Acoustic Coffeehouse. 415 W. Walnut St. Johnson City, Tennessee 37604. 423 434 9872.
May 5th. Chattanooga, TN. Charles and Myrtle’s Coffeehouse. 8 PM. Christ Unity Church 105 McBrien Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37411. 423.892.4960
May 6th. Chattanooga, TN. Christ Unity Church. Morning service.
May 11th. Calhoun, GA. House Concert (tentative)
May 12th. Nashville, TN. Ri’chard’s Cafe at Whites Creek. 4420 Whites Creek Pike, Whites Creek, Tennessee 615-299-9590 6:30 PM. I’ll be sharing the evening with Mare Wakefield.
May 19th. Northern Neck of Virginia (Near Kilmarnock and Heathsville, VA. ) Farmhouse Concerts. 7:30 PM Email for details. 20th Northern Neck of Virginia (Near Kilmarnock and Heathsville, VA. ) Farmhouse Concerts. 3:00 PM Email for details.
May 23rd. Atlanta, GA. Eddie’s Attic. 515-B McDonough, Decatur, GA 30030 404-377-4976 With Bob Livingston from Austin, Texas (from Jerry Jeff’s band) 8:00 PM $10 For reservations, directions and further details please email farmhouse_concerts@hotmail.com
JUNE
June 1st. York, SC. Sylvia Theater. Songwriters in the Round. 27 N. Congress St., York, SC 29745 803.684.5590 http://www.sylviatheater.com/. 9 PM
June 9th. Chattanooga, TN. Riverfest 6:30 to 7:45, Unum stage http://www.riverbendfestival.com.
June 16th. Austin, TX. Greehouse House Concerts. Email for details.
June 21st. Austin, TX 3rd Coast Music Americana Showcase. Alligator Grill 3003 S. Lamar Austin, TX 78704 512-444-6117. 8:00 – 10:00 PM
June 23rd. Waco, TX House Concert. Email for details 30th Lawrenceville, GA House Concert. Email for details.
AUGUST
August 10th. (Friday) Takoma Park, MD (email me for details)
August 12th. (Sunday) Bethlehem, PA. MusikFest. 4:30 – 6:00 PM. Main Street Stage. http://www.musikfest.com.
August 13th. (Monday) Frederick, MD. Brewer’s Alley. 124 North Market Street Frederick, MD 21701. http://www.brewers-alley.com/ SAW-BSA Showcase Night. (45 minute set). Show starts at 8 PM.
August 21st. RELEASE DATE for new CD, AT LEAST THAT MUCH WAS TRUE, in the USA.
SEPTEMBER
September 9th. (Sunday) Chattanooga, TN. Chattanooga Market. 12:30 PM Tennessee Pavilion. 1826 Carter Street, Chattanooga (Rock Point Books Writers’ Day); (followed by the New Binkley Brothers at 2:30) http://www.chattanoogamarket.com/
September 21. (Friday) Boulder, CO The Wild Stage Concert Series. 7:00 PM. $10. Wild Sage Common House, 1650 Zamia Avenue (North Boulder’s Holiday Neighborhood). Info: events@wildsagecohousing.org
OCTOBER
October 2nd. Atlanta, GA (Decatur) Eddie’s Attic. With The Ginn Sisters and Terry Flynn. Doors at 6:30, show at 8:00. $10 www.eddiesattic.com 5th Savannah, GA. First Friday for Folk. http://www.savannahfolk.org/firstfriday.htm
October 20th. Sautee Nacoochee, GA. Evening Star Music Series. 8PM Opening for Chuck Brodsky. Reservations recommended. 706.878.3300. http://www.sauteenacoochee.org/eveningstar/star_main.html
October 23rd. Knoxville, TN. WDVX The Blueplate Special (live radio show). Noon. 31st – November 3rd Nashville, TN. Americana Music Conference.
NOVEMBER
November 6th. Austin, TX. Austin Convention Center. StatesmanCars Auto Show. 5:30-7:30 PM 7th Auburn, Alabama. Sundilla Concert Series 10th Roswell, GA. Ragamuffin Music. Songwriters in the Round. 8:00 PM 16th San Marcos, Texas. World United Music Festival.
CANCELLED DECEMBER 16th Atlanta, GA (Decatur) CD Release Party! Eddie’s Attic. 515-B N. McDonough, Decatur, GA 30030. Doors open at 7:00. Show at 8:00 PM. $10 (FREE to anyone on the Jeff Talmadge mailing list). www.eddiesattic.com ****************************************
JANUARY
January 14th. Roswell, GA. Atlanta Folk Club. Red Door Theater. With Doria Roberts, Doug Hoekstra, Tim Acres and others. New variety show in north Fulton County. 587 Atlanta Street. 770 649-9994 Show begins at 8:00 PM 21st Frederick, MD. West Side Cafe, 1A W.2nd Street, Frederick 21701 (near the corner of Market Street in Frederick’s Old Town District) 9:00 PM
January 22nd. Harrisonburg, VA. WXJM Radio. Americana Show with Jen Chapman Staunton, VA Baja Bean. 9 West Beverley Street. 540-885-9988 9:00 PM – midnight. 23rd Dallas, NC. WSGE Radio. Noon hour.
January 30th. Johnson City, TN WETS Radio. Morning Show
FEBRUARY
February 1st. Knoxville, TN KDVX Radio. The Blueplate Special. Noon
February 9th. Austin, TX Cafe Caffeine, 909 W. Mary Street. with The Ginn Sisters, Beth Wood, and Bill Passalacqua 9 – 11 PM. (I’m on 9:45 – 10:15)
February 10th. Austin, TX Folk Alliance. Austin Hilton. 500 E. 4th St. Showcase: Effron White/Stickerfreak 12:00 midnight – 12:25 AM
February 11th. Austin, TX Folk Alliance. Austin Hilton. 500 E. 4th St. Showcase: Texas Hot Flash/Moondance Treasures. 3:30 – 4:00 PM 11th Austin, TX Folk Alliance. Austin Hilton. 500 E. 4th St. Showcase: Effron White/Stickerfreak 8:30 – 8:25 PM
February 12th. Austin, TX Folk Alliance. Austin Hilton. 500 E. 4th St. Showcase: Austin Conspiracy of Performing Songwriters 2:00 – 2:30 PM
February 12th. Austin, TX Folk Alliance. Austin Radisson Hotel Showcase: The Nashvegas Showpalace Showcase 8:00 – 8:30 PM
February 13th. Austin, TX. Folk Alliance. Austin Hilton. 500 E. 4th St. Showcase: Houston Jones “Best of the West” Showcase
MARCH
March 3rd. Atlanta, GA. WRFG Radio, 89.3FM, Peach State Festival/Spam and Grits between 7 and 9 PM.
March 4th. Atlanta, GA. CD Release Party! Join me in celebrating the release of the new CD, Blissville! 8:00 PM Red Light Cafe, 553 Amsterdam Avenue, Atlanta 30303.404-874-7828. The Buck Buckley Band (Buck and Patrice) opens www.buckbuckleyband.com . Keltic Kudzu will be on later. www.keltickudzu.com
March 8th – 11th. Austin, TX The Association of Writers and Writing Programs conference.
March 9th. Austin, TX. “Writers Who Play.” In connection with the Associated Writing Programs Conference being held in Austin. Hosted by Ken Waldman Upstairs at the Ritz Theater at 320 E. 6th Street. 9:00 PM – 2:00 AM. (30 minute slot, exact time TBD) Phone: 512 947-2220.
March 15th-18th. Austin, TX South By Southwest (SXSW) 16th Houston, TX. Anderson Fair. w/ Ken Gaines. 2007 Grant, Houston. 713 528-8576 8:00 PM 25th Chattanooga, TN Charles & Myrtle’s Coffeehouse, Christ Unity Church, 8:00 PM. 105 McBrien Road, Chattanooga, TN 423-892-4260
March 29th. Nashville, TN. Americana Tonight! This week at Cafe Coco. 210 Louise Avenue, Nashville, TN. They are just off Elliston Place behind Exit/In. With Bob Cheevers, Adie Gray and Brent Rogers. I go on at 9:30. Phone: 615.321.2626
APRIL
April 7th. York, SC Sylvia Theater. Songwriters in the Round. 9:30 PM with Herschel Lee Brown and Paul Finnican. 27 N. Congress Street, York, SC 29745. www.sylviatheater.com Phone: 803-684-5590
April 14th. Atlanta, GA Eddie’s Attic. In the round with Jennifer Kimball (www.jenniferkimball.com) and Danny Schmidt (www.dannyschmidt.com). $10 Early Show. 7:00 – 8:30. Doors open at 6:00. 515-B North McDonough St., Decatur, GA 30030. Phone: 404-377-4976. www.eddiesattic.com
April 21st-23rd. Cambridge Springs, PA. The Spring Fever Festival. www.springfeverfestival.com
MAY
May 13th. Alpaharetta, GA. The Village Veranda. 52-B North Main Street. 8:00 PM 678.240.9202
JUNE
June 9th. LAWRENCEVILLE, GA.. Gwinnet County History Museum. “Grounds & Sounds 455 South Perry Str. SW, Lawrenceville 30045 770.822.5178 8:00 PM
June 15th. Austin, TX Third Coast Music Songwriter Series. Cafe Caffeine. 909 W. Mary, Austin. 512-477-9473. 9 – 11 PM. with Edge City, Mark Ambrose, and Idgy Vaughn. $5. 16th Waco, TX. House Concert. Email for details.
June 17th. Belton, TX Belton Acoustic Concert Series with Jean Synodinos. Brindley Auditorium. Corner of 9th and Moore Avenue. University of Mary Hardin Baylor, Belton, Texas 75413. Doors open at 7:00 PM. Show begins at 7:30. $10 Info: (254) 295-4675.
JULY
July 11th. Auburn, AL. Star Songwriters Series. (hosted by Martha’s Trouble) Eighth and Rail. $8. Reservations: 334-745-5456. www.marthastrouble.com. 13th Clinton, NJ. Black Potato Festival. 8:00 – 8:30 PM. Quarry Stage. 4 Day Festival, 2 stages, many acts, including Matt Angus, Gregg Cagno, The South Austin Jug Band, The Holmes Brothers and many more. www.blackpotato.com
July 16th. Clinton, NJ. Black Potato Festival. 12:00 noon – 12:30 PM Quarry Stage. www.blackpotato.com 22nd Alpharetta, GA. The Village Veranda. 52-B North Main Street. 8:00 PM 678.240.9202 30th Norfolk, VA. Sunrise to Sunset Acoustic Music Festival. 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM. Music all day on 3 stages, including Patty Larkin, David Wilcox and Shawn Mullins. I go on at 11:15 AM. Free. http://www.festeventsva.org/events.php Town Point Park. Downtown Norfolk.
July 31st – Aug 5. Swannanoa, NC. The Swannanoa Gathering.
AUGUST
August 12th. Nashville, TN. The Bluebird Cafe. I’m hosting a round with guests Arthur Godfrey (www.arthurgodfreyonline.com), Zane Williams (www.zanesadventure.com), and Ericson Holt (www.ericsonholt.com). Early Show 6:30 PM. 4104 Hillsboro Road. 615.383.1461. 27th Chattanooga, TN. Chattanooga Market. 1826 Carter Street http://www.chattanoogamarket.com/ 2:30 PM
SEPTEMBER
September 8th. Alpharetta, GA. The Village Veranda. 52-B North Main Street. 7:30 PM 678.240.9202 20th -23rd Nashville, TN. Americana Music Association Conference.
September 20th. Nashville, TN Douglas Corner. 2106 Eighth Avenue South (across from Zanies). Americana Tonight! and Corazong Records Showcase Scheduled to appear: Darrell Scott, Bob Delevante, Joy Lynn White, Chip Taylor, Danny O’Keefe, Brigitte DeMeyer, Lisa Hayes, Michael O’Neill, Sunny Sweeney, Jeff Talmadge, John Coinman, Alistair Moock and JP den Tex. Show begins at 5pm and runs into the wee hours. Free for AMA conference registrants or those with AMA Conference Showcase wristbands. $5 for everyone else.
September 22nd. Nashville, TN. BB King’s. 152 2nd Ave. N. Americana Media Promotions Showcase. Jimmy Baldwin, Jeff Talmadge, Michael O’Neill, Sean Reefer and the Resin Valley Boys. 4 – 7 PM 29th Austin, TX. Southwest Regional Folk Alliance Showcase. Woodward Hotel(South Austin). Handshake Management Showcase: 11:10 – 11:30 PM Batkat Showcase 12:30 AM – 1:00 AM.
OCTOBER
October 5th. Austin, TX. Americana Showcase. Rockhounds, 1025 Barton Springs and Dawson (S 5th St) With Kim Miller and guest 8-10 pm $5 cover. 28th Frederick, MD. West Side Cafe (with Jaime Michaels) 1A W.2nd Street, Frederick 21701 (near the corner of Market St. and W. 2nd in Frederick’s Old Town District) 8:00 PM
October 29th. Felton, PA Benefit House Concert for Y.O.U.T.H Program, Inc. (w/Jaime Michaels) e-mail booking@jefftalmadge.com for details
NOVEMBER
November 2nd. Collierville, TN Collierville House Concert w/Jaime Michaels e-mail booking@jefftalmadge.com for details 3rd Carbondale, IL. Cousin Andy’s Coffeehouse (with Jaime Michaels) 8 PM.
November 4th. Hannibal, MO. Java Jive, (with Jaime Michaels) 211 Main Street. 7:30 PM (573) 221-1017 5th Chicago, IL. Uncommon Ground (with Jaime Michaels) 7:00 PM
November 30th. Atlanta, GA (Decatur) Eddie’s Attic. with Amy LaVere (www.amylavere.com). $10 Amy goes on around 8:00 PM. I go on around 9:15 PM. Don Porterfield joins me on bass. www.eddiesattic.com. 515-B N.McDonough St., Decatur,GA 30030. 404.377.4976
DECEMBER
December 2nd. Nashville, TN The Bluebird Cafe Early show. 6:30 PM. With Tim Thompson, John McClellan and Kent Gray. www.bluebirdcafe.com 4104 Hillsboro Road, Nashville, TN 615.383.1461
JANUARY
January 6th. NASHVILLE, TN The French Quarter. 9:00 pm. In the round with Kathy Hussey and Mark Wehner. 22nd KENNESAW, GA. Cozzi Cafe, 3940 Cherokee Street, Ste 601, Shiloh Crossing Shopping Center. with my friend New Mexico songwriter Jaime Michaels, winner of the Tucson Folk Festival songwriting competition and finalist at Kerrville New Folk and South Florida Folk Festival www.cozzicafe.com 770.499.2233 26th NASHVILLE, TN The Bluebird Cafe. In the Round. 6:30 – 8:30
FEBRUARY
February 2nd. DAHLONGEGA, GA The Crimson Moon. 7 PM Writer’s Night, hosted by Ed Keith
February 15th. NASHVILLE, TN Debi Champion’s Writer’s Night, The Commodore. My round goes on at 9:15. 16th NASHVILLE, TN The Sutler, 2608 Franklin, taping for “Americana Tonight” (615) 297-5254
February 17th. CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO. Underberg House Concerts 7:00 PM. (573) 334-7692 18th HANNIBAL, MO. Java Jive, 211 Main Street. 8:00 PM (573) 221-1017
February 26th. COLUMBIA, SC Jammin’ Java Music and Coffee, 1530 Main Street Suite D. http://www.jamminjava.net/ 9 PM
MARCH
March 2nd. DAHLONEGA, GA The Crimson Moon, Writers in the Round with Ed Keith and Jay Memory (formerly of Memory Dean) 7:30 PM
March 11th. DULUTH / ATLANTA, GA Higher Grounds Coffeehouse, 10900 Medlock Bridge Road, Duluth. 770.418.1884 8PM
March 18th. AUSTIN, TX Antone’s Records (on Guadalupe) Showcase 1:00-6:30 PM. With Sumner Erickson, The Woodys, Kim Miller, Freddie Steady Krc, Lorrie Singer Band, Ray O’Harqa, and Brad Davis. I go on at 2:55, right after Kim Miller.
March 19th. WYLIE / DALLAS, TX Acoustic Concert Tours, Wylie, Texas with Bill Nash, Todd Hoke, and Karen Mal. www.web.wt.net/~lsilas/concerts.html. 8 PM. Info and reservations: 972.442.5232.
March 20th. GARLAND / DALLAS, TX. FREE concert and taping. Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1333 Beltline Road, Garland. 8:30 PM. Check back here and with me for detail.
March 26th. CHATTANOOGA, TN Radio Interview. WGOW-FM 102.3FM 2:30 – 3:30 PM 26th CHATTANOOGA, TN Charles and Myrtle’s Coffeehouse, Christ Unity Church, 8:00 PM 105 McBrien Road, Chattanooga, TN 423-892-4260
March 27th. CHATTANOOGA, TN Christ Unity Church, 105 McBrien Road. Morning Service APRIL 1st – 3rd TAMPA, FL Southeast Regional Folk Alliance conference 6th ALPHARETTA, GA The Village Veranda, 52-B North Main Street (I’ll be joining Ed Keith around 9:00 PM). (678) 240-9202 22nd ATLANTA, GA. Americana Hoedown. Shut Eye Records and Agency Headquarters. 1526 DeKalb Ave., Ste 21, ATLANTA 30307. 8:00 PM – 1:00AM 19 acts, 2 stages. I’ll be on the Indoor Stage at 8:30. $5. 404.584.5171
March 27th. ALPHARETTA, GA The Village Veranda, 52-B North Main Street with Ed Keith 8:00 PM (678) 240-9202
MAY
May 6th. ATLANTA, GA The Red LIght Cafe. 553 Amsterdam Ave. 404.874.7828 7:30 PM (followed by The Aerials at 8:30 and Buck and Patrice 9:30) http://www.redlightcafe.com/map.html
May 7th. ALPHARETTA, GA The Village Veranda. 52B Main Street, Alpharetta, GA 678.240.9202 8 – 10 PM
May 12th. ALPHARETTA, GA The Village Veranda, 52-B North Main Street. 8:00 PM Songwriters in the Round with Ken Gaines (from Houston, Tx) (678) 240-9202 13th DULUTH, GA Higher Grounds Coffee House 8:00 – 11:00 10900 Medlock Bridge Road, Duluth, GA 770.418.1884
JUNE
June 4th. ALPHARETTA, GA The Village Veranda. 52B N. Main Street, Alpharetta, GA 8:00 – 10:00 PM 678.240.9202. 11th ALPHARETTA, GA The Village Veranda. 52B N. Main Street, Alpharetta, GA 8:00 – 10:00 PM 678.240.9202. 10th LAWRENCEVILLE, GA “ Grounds & Sounds,” 455 South Perry St., SW Lawrenceville, GA 30045 770.822.5178 8PM
June 17th. ATLANTA / NORCROSS, GA Northern Star Coffeehouse, 45 South Peachtree, Norcross. 770.840.8071. 8PM – 10PM
June 18th. DULUTH, GA Higher Grounds Coffeehouse, 10900 Medlock Bridge Road, Duluth, GA 8:00 PM 770.418.1884
June 22nd. ROSWELL, GA. Private Party / House Concert 23rd NORCROSS, GA Catacombs Coffehouse. 9:00 PM. Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church, 5100 S. Old Peachtree Rd., Norcross 30092. (The duo Arlington Priest goes on first, around 8:00 PM) 770-449-4498
June 25th. ALEXANDRIA, VA St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub, 2300 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301 703.739.9268 www.stelmoscoffeepub.com 8:00 PM
June 26th. FREDERICK, MD Westside Cafe, 1A W.2nd Street, Frederick 21701 (near the corner of Market Street in Frederick’s Old Town District) 7:30 – 10:00 PM Phone: 301.418.6886. Steve Key’s showcase. I play a 45-minute set beginning at 8:30. (others before and after).
JULY
July 9th. ALPHARETTA, GA. The Village Veranda 52B N. Main Street, Alpharetta, GA 8:00 – 10: PM 678.240.9202
July 10th. CHATTANOOGA, TN. Chattanooga Market. 1826 Carter Street http://www.chattanoogamarket.com/ 12:30 – 2:15 PM (followed by Malcolm Holcombe).
July 14th. MARIETTA, GA. Media Play store. 1317 Johnson Ferry Road (Merchant’s Walk), Marietta 30068. Thursday Night Live. In-store with Bill Kahler 7:00-8:30 PM
July 15th. HICKORY, NC. Drips Coffeehouse. 256 N. 1st Avenue NW, Hickory, NC 828.324.1644 http://www.dripscoffeehouse.com/ 9:00 PM
July 16th. DAHLONEGA, GA Strings ‘n Things. Dahlonega Methodist Church (Fellowship Hall) 107 Park Street, Dahlonega. 7:30 PM (I’ll do a 45 minute set)
July 22nd. NORCROSS, GA The Northern Star Coffeehouse 8 PM 45 South Peachtree, Norcross. 770.840.8071. 8PM – 10PM
July 24th-30th. SWANNANOA, NC The Swannanoa Gathering
AUGUST
August 5th. SAVANNAH, GA. First Fridays for Folk Music, Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church, 429 Albercorn Street on Calhoun Square. 7:30 PM. www.savannahfolk.org. For info call 912.786.6953.
August 6th. SAVANNAH, GA The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Avenue. 8:00 – 10:00 PM. For info, call 912.323.4447. 16th NASHVILLE, TN. Caffeine, 1516 Demonbreun Street 8:00 – 9:00 PM. 615-259-4993
August 17th. NASHVILLE, TN Commodore Lounge, Debi Champion’s Writer’s Night. 10 PM 19th ALPHARETTA, GA. The Village Veranda. 52-B North Main Street. 8:00PM 678.240.9202
August 24th. NASHVILLE, TN. The Sutler / Americana Tonight! 2608 Franklin. 615.297.5254
August 25th. NASHVILLE, TN. The French Quarter. Jack Scott’s Writer’s Night. 823 Woodland Street. 615.227.3100. 6:15 PM
August 26th. NORCROSS, GA The Northern Star Coffeehouse 8 PM 45 South Peachtree, Norcross. 770.840.8071. 8PM – 10PM
SEPTEMBER
September 3rd. ALPHARETTA, GA. The Village Veranda. 52-B North Main Street. 8:00 PM 678.240.9202 8th-10th NASHVILLE, TN Americana Music Conference
September 16th. INDIANAPOLIS, IN. Arts Midwest Conference Midwest Arts Council Senate Room, Westin Hotel. Independent performing arts showcase. 9:30 PM (several acts from 9:30 to 11:15)
September 21st – 23rd. MEMPHIS, TN. Performing Arts Exchange Conference. Cook Convention Center 22nd MEMPHIS, TN. Center of Southern Folklore, 119 S. Main. 6:15 – 6:30 PM (independent showcase in connection with Performing Arts Exchange Conference; following Ken Waldman)
September 23rd. MEMPHIS, TN Center of Southern Folklore, 119 S. Main. 11:00 – 11:30 PM (independent showcase in connection with Performing Arts Exchange Conference; followed by Ken Waldman)
September 24th. NASHVILLE, TN. The Bluebird Cafe. 4104 Hillsboro Road. 6:30 PM 615.383.1461 In the round with Kathy Hussey, Mary Alice Wood and Greg Trafidlo
September 30th. NORCROSS, GA. The Northern Star Coffeehouse. 45 South Peachtree. 8:00 PM 770.840.8071
OCTOBER
October 14th. ALPHARETTA, GA. The Village Veranda. 52-B North Main Street. 8:00 PM 678.240.9202 15th ALPHARETTA, GA. The Village Veranda. 52-B North Main Street. 8:00 PM 678.240.9202
October 21st. CARBONDALE, IL. Cousin Andy’s 8 PM
October 26th. Hoorn, The Netherlands. Radio Hoorn, “Long Distance Radio,” with Nico Druyf 20.00-21.00
October 28th. Groningen, THE NETHERLANDS. RTV Radio Noord (with Rens van Stralen) between 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM. Usquert (Noordpolderzijl) , The Netherlands. Cafe ‘t Zielhoes. Showtime tba
October 29th. Spijkerboor (Drenthe), The Netherlands. Cafe ‘t Keerpunt. Showtime tba
October 30th. Haarlem, The Netherlands. Patronaat . Time TBA
NOVEMBER
November 2nd. Leeuwarden, The Netherlands. Paddy o’Ryan. Showtime 22.00
November 4th. Bergen op Zoom, THE NETHERLANDS. De Waterput. In-store. 7:00 PM http://members.home.nl/g.verrest/ Bergen op Zoom, THE NETHERLANDS. Radio BRTO. Crossroads program with Jos Van den Boom 9:00 PM 5th Eindhoven, THE NETHERLANDS. Radio Brabant. “WeekendMol” with Hubert Mol 2:00PM
November 6th. Horst, The Netherlands. Cambrinus. Showtime 16.00
November 13th-15th. High Point, NC Arts Market
November 29th. Nashville, TN. The French Quarter. Writer’s Night round with Andy Elliott and others
DECEMBER
December 18th. Sergeantsville, NJ WDVR Radio. Telephone Interview 6:50 PM.
2004
JANUARY
January 9th. Gwinnet County History Museum 455 South Perry Steet, NW Lawrencevile, GA 770.822.5178 $5.00 10 th Lena’s Place, Central Congregational Church of Christ, 2676 Clairmont, Atlanta, GA 404.248.0388. $5.00 donation. I’ll go on first, followed by one of my favorite songwriters, Ron Hipp. Ron will be followed by Bailey Jester. 16th USA Songwriting Competition’s “Borders Books and Music” Showcase. 3637 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA FREE. I’ll be doing about a 25 minute set. 14th Saturday, Dahlonega Literary Festival The Crimson Moon stage Dahlonega, GA MARCH 6th Saturday, Hungry Ear Coffeehouse Northwest Unitarian Universalist Congregation 1025 Mt. Vernon Highway, NW, Atlanta (Sandy Springs) 770/955-1408 just inside I-285 between Riverside & Northside / Powers Ferry exits. For info call Ruth (770/454-7391) 8:00 – 11:00 p.m. $5.00 donation Lineup includes Bailey Jester, Ron HIpp, the Dots Montana Skies, DeeDee Real, and Joyce and Jacque 19th Lazy Oak Acoustic Sessions. Lazy Oak B & B. 211 W. Live Oak. 2 blocks west of S. Congress Austin, TX . FREE. No wristband required. In the round: 1pm: Nancy Apple, Nancy Moore, Colin Brooks, Will Harrell. 2pm: Jeff Talmadge, Scott Ebner, Bill Passalacqua, Mickey Kemp. 3pm: John Lilly, Christine LeDoux, Mark Viator, Susan Maxey. Sponsored by Austin Americana, Twancast.com, and Ruby Dog Music. 20th Showcase at Antone’s Records on Guadalupe Austin, TX 2:45 – 3:15 p.m. FREE No wristband required. (Preceded by Kim Miller and R.C. Banks and followed by Greg Klyma and The Shakin’ Apostles.) 27th Hogeye Folk Arts Concerts Evanston, IL. (guest appearance with Ken Waldman) APRIL 23rd Atlanta, GA Borders Books and Music (Buckhead location), 3637 Peachtree Road 404-237-0707 8:00 pm 30th Roswell, GA The Listening Room at Dreamcatcher Guitars, 26 WEbb Street, 8 pm Opening for Meike Koester from Germany www.meikekoester.com JUNE 4th Atlanta, GA WRFG Radio 7:00 pm 89.3 FM. Guest appearance on Spam and Grits/Peach State Festival, hosted by Marc Miller 5th Roswell, GA The Listening Room at Dreamcatcher Guitars, 26 Webb Street. 8 pm 770.640.7047 12th Belton, TX Belton Acoustic Concert Series, with Jean Synodinos 7:30 pm Brindley Auditorium, York Science Center 9th and Monroe Ave., Univ. of Mary Hardin Baylor, Belton. Info: hseals@umhb.edu . 254.295.4675 17th Austin, TX private house concert 18th Austin, TX Cactus Cafe, opening for Michael Fracasso 8:45 pm 19th Austin, TX Hermitage House Concert Series, with Jean Synodinos. 7:30 pm. 822 Hermitage Drive, Austin. Info: concerts@austin.rr.com 512.836.5210 JULY 11th Atlanta, GA Borders Books and Music, (1 mile south Cumberland Mall), in the round with Gary McCoy, Bill Kahler and Fred Watts 6:30 – 8:30 16th Atlanta, GA WRFG Radio, 7:00 pm. 89.3 FM Guest appearance on Spam and Grits/Peach State Festival hosted by Marc Miller 17th Atlanta, GA Fiddler’s Green, Garden Hills Community Center 307 Pinetree Drive. With Caroline Herring 8:00 p.m. http://www.aaffm.org/fiddlers/gh_map.html AUGUST 26th Saluda, NC The Purple Onion Cafe and Coffeehouse, 16 Main Street. 7:30 pm 828.749.1179 SEPTEMBER Sat Sept. 4 The Netherlands Weekend Mol / Radio Brabant 3:00 pm Mon Sept. 6 The Netherlands Café de Buut 9:30 p.m. St Rochusstraat 34a 5611 RJ Eindhoven telefoon: +31 (0)40 2124126 www.cafedebuut.nl Tue Sept. 7 The Netherlands Café Alleman 9:30 p.m. Virmundstraat 47 5421 BT Gemert telefoon: +31 (0)49 2364646 www.cafealleman.nl Wed Sept. 8 The Netherlands Radio Lelystad / Radio 227 / Paul vam Ge;der (Between 7:00 and 9:00 pm) Thu Sept. 9 The Netherlands BRTO radiosession/Crossroads 9:15 p.m. Burgemeester van Hasseltstraat 7 4611 BG Bergen op Zoom 0164 – 21 10 30 Sat Sept. 11 The Netherlands Tros Muziekcafé De Plantage Plantage Kerklaan 36 Amsterdam Sun Sept. 12 The Netherlands In the Woods De Hertenkamp 8:30 p.m. Karnemelkseweg Hollandsche Rading Tel. 06-51767010. In Hollandsche Rading: 035-5772011 Mon Sept. 13 The Netherlands Café Merleyn 10:00 p.m. Hertogstraat 13 6511 RV NIJMEGEN +31 (024) 3224737 Tue Sept. 14 w/ David Rodriguez The Netherlands Café Welvaart 9:00 p.m. Wolvenhoek 8 5211 HH Den Bosch Sat Sept. 18 The Netherlands Cultureel Cafe Camille 1941 CG Beverwijk app. 9:00 p.m. Sun Sept. 19 The Netherlands Hotel Te Laat Laat 117 1811 ED Akmaar 3:00 pm Radio Heemskerk Mark from Holland The Netherlands 10:00-11:00 pm Sept. 23-25 Nashville, Tennessee Americana Music Conference Sept. 29 Nashville, Tennessee Americana Tonight! The Sutler 9:00 p.m. Show begins at 8:00: Diesel, Peter Cooper, Jeff Talmadge, Ned Van Go, and the Crazed Cowboys.
OCTOBER
Oct. 7-10. Solatido Writer’s Retreat Wildacres Retreat, Little Switzerland, NC (near Asheville, NC) www.wildacres.org
October 19. Birmingham, Alabama. Moonlight Music Cafe (www.moonlightmusiccafe.com) with Danny Santos (www.dannysantosmusic.com) 8 PM 205.822.1400 $8
October 29. Norcross, GA Northern Star Coffeehouse (www.northernstarcoffeehouse.com) with Bill Kahler (www.billkahler.com) 770.840.8071 8PM
NOVEMBER
November 6th. Garland, TX Gloria Dei Nights Coffeehouse, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 7pm. John McCrady opens. Info: 972-530-8555. www.gloriadeinights.com 13th Pattison, Texas. Chocolate Buddha House Concerts. Opening for Jim Malcolm. 7:30 pm
November 20th. POSTPONED St. Louis, MO 8:00 P.M. Music Folk, 8015 Big Bend, 63119. 314-961-2832 Co-bill with The Laws (from Canada). (I’ll do the first half) $10
DECEMBER
December 5th. DAHLONEGA, GA The Crimson Moon. Hosting an evening of Writers in the Round 6:00 – 8:00 PM. 24 North Park Street, Daholonega. 706-864-3982 www.thecrimsonmoon.com 11th Atlanta, GA Lena’s Place 8:45 PM (Judy Austin goes on at 8:00, and I’m followed by Tony Capri) www.lenasplacecoffeehouse.com