Performances

  • Performances,  Rent Parties

    “Those Guys” mellow

    Those Guys | Friday, March 1, 7pm Genre: eclectic Suggested donation $10 Fri, March 1 at 7pm–The Pomerene Center welcomes THOSE GUYS for a mellow musical evening–meaning this is probably not the event for you if you need a thumping beat to stay awake. On the other hand, if you (check any or all of the following) have a wide-ranging taste in music…like acoustic guitar…love old architecture…find house concerts a cool idea…like to mix it up with people whose paths you don’t usually cross…want something out of the ordinary to do with your friends–then this is a night for you. THOSE GUYS will be reaching back as far as the…

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    detroit klutch plays february 1st

    Detroit Klutch | Friday, February 1, 7pm Genres: country rock, blues Suggested donation $10 We had a great time with Detroit Klutch at the end of the summer and are excited to share their bluesy country rock music at this month’s Rent Party. On the side, we met Detroit Klutch’s female vocalist Robin Renee at an Ā Evan AboodĀ Ā gig. Ā They are cousins and obviously share an important Ā music gene. WHAT IS A RENT PARTY?Ā At the time of the Great Migration north (1910-1930), blacks emigrating from the south settled the problem of Harlem’s inflated rents by throwing parties. Furniture was moved to the outside walls, musicians and refreshments were brought in, card…

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    Matt Opachick Plays November’s Rent Party

    Matt Opachick, acoustic | Friday, November 2, 7pm Genres grassroot, folkfunk Influences the Dead, Phish, MMW and the Derek Trucks Band suggested donation $10 Matt OpachickĀ  crafts his unique yet comfortable blend of grassroots folkfunk music after such influences as the Dead, Phish, MMW and the Derek Trucks Band. His folky-fingerpicking guitar stylings combined with a refreshing attention to the human-condition provides the listener with sounds thatĀ  ease the mind and challenge the most cavernousĀ  souls. WHAT IS A RENT PARTY? At the time of the Great Migration north (1910-1930), blacks emigrating from the south settled the problem of Harlem’s inflated rents by throwing parties. Furniture was moved to the…