After two snowed-out CD Release Party’s (12/19, 2/6) we decided to take matters in to our own hands last night and have it at Tim’s house in West Chester. A couple dozen folks from town schlepped though the snow to Tim’s for the party. With plenty of beverages to go around and the excitement of the snow storm we had a pretty rowdy bunch on our hands. We got started promptly at 9pm and played our Thunder In Valley album in it’s entirety for the first time. We also streamed the show live on the internet dubbing it the SnowCast!
This band has a history with snow, that’s obvious, but it goes back further than this winter. Yesterday while I was looking out at the blowing snow I was reminded of another snow storm we had a few years ago. It happened to be the night Paul and I met. I came into town with Jesse and we went down to Gee’s deli. They were closing down for the night and having a party in the store. We brought our instruments, played songs and got snowed in. Out of a handful of late nights like this one the band was born that winter. We got Tim on board and booked our first gig at Rex’s soon after. It’s three years later now and the band has grown into something very special and we’re great friends.
I got a text yesterday from a friend it read, “Dude, next time you reschedule a cd release I’m planning a ski trip”. We have an exciting year ahead of us and plenty of more shows on the schedule. We’re not sure yet if we’re going to call any of them a “CD Release Party”.
So maybe these storms weren’t what we wanted to happen but we sure had a great time last night. Thanks to everyone who came to the show and watched the SnowCast. If you missed it, or want to see it again, the SnowCast is saved and is viewable anytime here.
So two record breaking snow storms in one season. Both falling on the night of our CD Release Party. Bad luck? Or maybe just an opportunity to do something different?
Tonight we are going to web cast our CD Release Party from Tim’s house at 9pm. Just go to http://www.masonporter.com and you’ll find it. We’re calling it the SnowCast! Tell your friends, should be fun.
Here is a little preview of a song I just wrote in honor of our good luck.
The World Cafe Live is not going to open today. So the show is officially canceled or postponed. We’re getting together in West Chester tonight for a house show. If you’re interested in attending send an email to masonporter@gmail.com and we’ll give you details. We won’t have specifics for a few hours though. So hold tight and be patient. Check back here for more info.
So your wondering if we are going to cancel the World Cafe Live due show due to the snow storm. At this point (Fri. 1:38pm) it is still on. If we have to cancel it will be posted here asap. But let’s hope we don’t have to do that. Please check back for updates before traveling.
Here is video of us performing at the Sherman Theater last Saturday. It was a great time. Much thanks to Ken and everyone at the Pocono Folk and Bluegrass Society for having us.
“Winterfest - the best bluegrass festival in the Poconos - is back once again to help warm things up after the holidays with the hum of strings and the sound of American bluegrass music! Presented in association with the Pocono Bluegrass & Folk Society, this year’s festival is full of brilliant national and local bluegrass acts and includes eight bands and more than nine hours of music – topping it all off with a special headlining appearance by The Peter Rowan Bluegrass Band.
Grammy award winner and legendary bluegrass artist Peter Rowan has developed into one of the major bluegrass artists of the last 50 years while accumulating a devoted, international fan base through his continuous stream of original recordings, collaborative projects, and constant touring. Joining Rowan (guitar) in The Peter Rowan Bluegrass Band are Jody Stecher (mandolin), Keith Little (banjo), and Paul Knight (bass). The ensemble has been entertaining audiences with original songs executed in vibrant harmony.
Other artists scheduled to appear include Wilkes-Barre natives Cabinet as well as acoustic-bluegrass performers the Hickory Project. Additional artists performing on stage include Folk Spirits, Hillbilly Water, Mason Porter, Aimless Pursuit, and The Lost Ramblers.
Even more Winterfest events take place on January 29th and 31st throughout the Stroudsburg area! Please visit www.poconobluegrass.org for more information.
Come celebrate ten years of bluegrass in the ‘Burgs this January at the Sherman!”
Date: 1/30/10
SEATING: Reserved seating & General admission
Ticket prices: $35 reserved / $25 GA
Doors open at 12 noon.
By now you all know that last weeks snow storm forced us to cancel our CD Release Party. We did our best to reschedule it as soon as we could and the new date is Saturday, Feb. 6th at the World Café Live Upstairs. It will be a 10:30 start. Doors open at 10pm. Tickets will be available soon at http://worldcafelive.com
