Hey songwriters,Hambone’s is still dealing with multiple crises — pandemic compliance and the death of its owner. I’ve remained in contact with management. They had hoped to reopen today (10/5) and welcome us back Wednesday, but are still working out insurance details. Booking manager Mama Jo says they need a little more time. So, let’s be patient. No Songwriters Circle […]
In remembrance of Jeff Holt, the owner of Hambone’s who died this week, a memorial will be held in his honor 4-7:30 p.m. Sun. Oct. 4. at Arsenal Park in Lawrenceville. No electricity, muscians are invited to bring acoustic instruments.A GoFundMe page has been set up by Jeff’s brother. The page states, “All funds will go towards supporting the two […]
Hey songwriters, Our September meeting outdoors under a canopy at the Sahara Restaurant in Regent Square went well. We filled our 15-seat Covid limit and listened to and discussed some interesting songs. Staff was extremely helpful and the hummus and Turkish coffee were delicious. Donna Issac of Calliope: The Pittsburgh Folk Music Society visited to […]
Location: Location: Outdoors at Frick Park, Regent Square Outdoors at Frick Park, Regent Square Location: Outdoors at Frick Park, Regent Square Hey songwriters, The July meeting outdoors at Frick Park worked well, so we decided to do it again. Bring your instrument and a folding chair or a blanket to sit on. Street parking. A […]
Next meeting: Wed., July 1, 7 p,m,-11 p.m.Location: Outdoors at Frick Park, Regent Square Corner of Forbes Ave. and South Braddock Ave. Hey songwriters,It’s been too long since we’ve been together. With Hambone’s in COVID-protection mode and limiting its number of patrons, our July meeting will be safely held outdoors at Frick Park in the Regent Square […]
Hey songwriters,I hope the extended deadlines and reduced fees applied to our annual CD project have made it a little easier to consider participating during this weird and troubling year. With the first deadline a couple of weeks out, I want to remind group members who plan to participate and be available for anyone who is […]
NO MEETING AT HAMBONE’S WED., JUNE 3 Hambone’s will reopen Fri., June 5 under social distancing conditions that would be impractical for our meeting. I’m working on scheduling an outdoor Songwriters Circle meeting at a central location where we can set up folding camp chairs six feet apart and safely workshop our songs. In the […]
A message from Sue Gartland. Hello songwriters. We’re halfway through the month of May already! There’s still plenty of time to post your song on the group’s facebook page. It’s pretty easy to post from a cell phone. Use your cell phone to video record yourself playing and singing your song. Then go to this […]
NO MEETING AT HAMBONE’S WED., APRIL 1 Instead Pittsburgh Songwriters Circle will hold a month-long interactive song workshop at Facebook Pittsburgh Songwriters Circle. There, follow the instructions under my photo. Direct questions to Sue Gartland (suegartland@juno.com). Looking forward to virtually hearing your songs. 2021 Pittsburgh Songwriters Circle CD To get on the project send your […]
