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Mason Porter: Spring Tour, New Album
Mason Porter on tour in support of new album

West Chester, Pennsylvania (March 8, 2010) – Roots group Mason Porter hits the road March 26 through April 10 for a spring tour in support of their new album, Thunder in the Valley. After a snowy Pennsylvania winter that forced the band to cancel their CD Release Party—twice—the band is anxious to finally bring their show on the road. The tour heads south (and hopefully to warmer weather), winding through the Appalachian states of Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee, and West Virginia, before eventually wrapping up with a homecoming show at the World Café Live in Philadelphia on April 10.

Thunder In The Valley was released December 10 via Philadelphia upstart Uncle Nicky Records. Produced by Tom Hamilton (American Babies, Brothers Past) and mixed by producer Bill Moriarty (Dr. Dog, Hoots and Hellmouth), the album showcases the songwriting of band members Joe D’Amico, Tim Celfo and Paul Wilkinson. Preserving the core instrumentation of acoustic guitar, mandolin and upright bass—as well as Mason Porter’s signature three-part harmonies—Thunder in the Valley displays the band’s ability to expand beyond its original folk and bluegrass roots with more intricate songwriting and arrangements.

For more information, promo materials, or to schedule an interview please contact:
Joe D’Amico
masonporter@gmail.com
http://www.masonporter.com

Mar 19 Burlap and Bean, Newtown Square, Pennsylvania
Mar 26 Cafe Nola, Frederick, Maryland
Mar 27 The Boot, Norfolk, Virginia
Mar 28 Legend Brewery, Richmond, Virginia
Mar 28 Cary Street Café, Richmond, Virginia
Mar 29 The Evening Muse, Charlotte, North Carolina
Mar 31 Preservations Pub, Knoxville, Tennessee
Apr 1 The Green Lantern, Lexington, Kentucky
Apr 2 The Purple Fiddle, Thomas, West Virginia
Apr 3 Moondogs, Blawnox, Pennsylvania
Apr 10 World Cafe Live Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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This Friday we’re heading back to Steel City Coffee in Phoenixville. It’s one of our favorite places to play in the area. Joining us will be our friends from Philly The Great Unknown. Tickets are available at the Steel City website.

This Sunday the 28th we’ll be joining a great bill for a Concert for a Cure at The Note in West Chester. The concert will raise money for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

Along with Mason Porter, Missing Palmer West, John Grecia Band, The New Bolsheviks and Victoria Shea & Company will also be performing.

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OK VT and NY folks we’re coming this weekend! Not without a stop in Philly first though.

Here is what our week looks like:
2/11 Philly, The Fire w/Chirs Kasper, Andrew Lipke, Cowmuddy, Spirit and Dust and more!
2/12 Upstate to Westfield, PA (Paul’s home town) for a gig at the Bear Track Tavern.
2/13 VT bound, Snowshoe Lodge in Montgomery, VT
2/14 Burlington, VT at Radio Bean
2/15 New York City at the Rockwood Music Hall

Links to all of these venues are available on our Tour page.

Some more local gigs coming up include The Note on Feb. 28th and Steel City on March 5th

Here it is, we’re starting at 9.

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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.

This Saturday, February 6th at the World Cafe Live, 10pm!

Tickets Available Here

“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.

BUY TICKETS HERE

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

In the mean time you can pick up a copy of Thunder In The Valley at the Uncle Nicky Records website