Joanna Kirby

by joanna kirby

We have a great music line up this month at Suba! I am especially looking forward to Millennium Music Conference on Valentines Day weekend! Between the musicians and bands at Suba and Maennerchor, North Street will be loaded with touring regional talent.

SUBA’s Music is 9pm to 11pm.    No Cover Charge:)   21+

Feb 6 Indian Summer Jars (York, PA)

Acoustic Folk Duo.

Inspired by layers of emotion, experience and everyday nature, Indian Summer Jars blend soulful harmonies, passionate lyrics and an array of energy in creating their signature, Folk/Acoustic sound. Comprised of Sarah Beth(Lead Singer/Guitarist) and Sarah King(Harmonies/Percussion/Rhythm Guitar), Indian Summer Jars juxtapose Celtic, earthy undertones with hints of Bluesy, ever-flowing rhythms. -Hitt Music Group

Feb 7 The Sketties (Lancaster, PA)

Original Rock

The Sketties is an eclectic five-piece band from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. A live performance is something of an enigma. It brings together high-energy upbeat melodies and twists it together with more sorrowful and introspective themes, all the while maintaining a light-heartedness that makes you want to dance.

Feb 13 Millennium Music Confrence -Showcase Artists     9pm to 12pm.Free!

Jazz/folk experimentalist Becca Stevens (NYC) will open the weekend with a solo performance of original music using voice and stringed instruments, like the Charango.
Ishtar belly dance rock band from Pittsburgh will intoxicate us with the exotic sound of their clarinet, bass, and Middle Eastern percussion instruments the darbuka and riqq.

Feb 14 Millennium Music Conference - Showcase Artists     9pm to 12pm. Free!

Happy Valentines Day! Bring your love 2 SUBA for Gypsy Dave and The Stump Jumpers (Meadville, PA) charming, traveling, acoustic string gypsy folk band will open at 9pm. Then super fun Japanese gypsy rock trio Kagero (Brooklyn, NY) and  The Karl Walters Jr Trio (Brooklyn, NY) will top the night off.

Feb 20 Three Trains Coming (Harrisburg, PA)

Blues

Feb 21 Alexandra Day with Sonja Bontrager (Philadelphia, PA)

Original Jazz Pop

Alexandra Day, is described by Doug Wallen (Philadelphia Weekly) as “sultry yet versatile” and by Dena Marchiony (Philadelphia Songwriters Project) as “a wonderful new songwriter with great lyrics and catchy, interesting musical hooks”, Day will be performing material from her new CD “No Castles No Moats” with her band.

Feb 24 Carnival at Mangia Qui

Mangia Qui celebrates Carnival with a Brazilian menu, a live video feed from Rio and Sao Paolo, and Batida! The Batida Sista’s will jam Brazilian inspired rhythms and lead a percussion jam. Bring your instrument and your spirit. Music 8-11pm.

Feb 27 Nate Myers and The Aces -  Harrisburg, PA
Genre: Red Hot Blues and Americana

Feb 28 Smoke The Groove - Harrisburg, PA
Genre: Original Pop Fusion. Come early for a table.

Each month Jason Rubal hosts a night of free one-take recordings for singer songwriters at his studio, Seventh Wave.  This event is called Midnight at the Angel Factory and on December 19th I was one of his guests. As you can see in the photo below, the space is beautiful!

Mr. Rubal shared his belief in these one-take recordings. The first take is usually the most raw and honest., and he is interested in capturing that in singer-songwriters. It seemed important that he would avoid diluting the song with multiple takes and over production.  We made the agreement that he would record my songs for free and I would distribute them for free.

I recorded acoustic arrangements of Red Eyes, I Love, and Stay, in one take each.  I wailed into five carefully positioned microphones and the result is in fact intimate and clear.

This was truly an extraordinary evening, as I was privileged to record in this fine studio with Jason and his assistant Brandon.  I also met three other local singer songwriters: Messina Whirley, Sarah Witmer, and Loretta Billieux. Josh was also present and gave thumbs up and a proud grin from the control room.

I also perform these songs with my band Smoke The Groove.  See the gig calendar on my home page and come to one of our shows.