Created back in January of 1996, a small group of members of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Susquehanna Valley gathered at the Priestley Chapel in Northumberland, Pa. They had found that the Central Susquehanna Valley, local musicians and music lovers in the area had a need. This small group comprised of music lovers, musicians and … Read more
This article was originally published on DAMES of PA on March 31, 2012 Today is the last official day for DAMES of PA as we prepare to re-emerge as a new entity with a slightly altered mission called Keystone Rock Review. We thought having this open debate about local music and the nature of … Read more
This article was originally published on DAMES of PA on March 31, 2012 I just read something that really pissed me off. This artist Linda Chorney, who was recently nominated for a Grammy Award in the folk category, wrote about her recent dealing with some so-called music business representatives. First, I congratulate her on her … Read more
NOTE: This article was originally published on the DAMES of Pa website on August 16, 2011. There is something quite admirable about musicians who produce albums entirely by themselves. It takes a plethora of skills to play several instruments adequately, provide all the vocals, and do all the mundane engineering tasks independently, not to mention … Read more
by Chyvonne M. Rhoads NOTE: This article was originally published on the DAMES of Pa website on August 8, 2011. A few short weeks ago, I had the privilege of seeing one of the most poetically soulful artists I’ve experienced in all of my twenty-one years. Jordan Hull, a singer/songwriter, took the stage with Ron … Read more
Article originally published by DAMES of PA on July 30, 2011 Hot Wing Jones has been described as a garage band for adults. While this may accurately describe this band’s public persona, it doesn’t aptly describe this band’s dedication to their musical pursuits. If one listens to their latest album Tanker A & Other … Read more
NOTE: This article was originally published on the DAMES of Pa website on July 5, 2011. Sunday afternoon was a beautiful day to be outside. So, my family and I went to the Harrisburg riverfront to see our friend Chris Nelson perform. Chris is the organizer of Sound Off for Vets, which raises money for … Read more
NOTE: This article was originally published on the DAMES of Pa website on April 20, 2011. Influenced by Delta blues man Rice Miller, Nate Myers started playing blues harp in the early nineties. Since then he has played blues, country, funk, and everything in between, always aiming to give the best performance possible. In 2002, … Read more
NOTE: This article was originally published on the DAMES of Pa website on February 2, 2011. With roots that date back to the early nineties, Underground Saints are in no way newcomers to the music scene. That being said, the band has just recently released their debut album Broken Machines and to much critical acclaim. … Read more