Khadijah recreates the vibe of a classic southern juke joint with all the grease and grit found in the music and atmosphere of the real thing....

This powerhouse performer does not so much sing, as hold your eyeballs hostage while she commands the stage with her singular presence. She is more a storyteller than anything, and a bit of a painter of visceral mental landscapes. Her gruff contralto voice and spontaneous patter are NSFW but wholly entertaining. Her melodic musings are very capably supported by a very tight backing band. You are guaranteed a uniquely enjoyable evening with Khadijah in charge.

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This great night of blues is a genius pairing of one of the nation's most revered old masters of the craft, with one of the most electrifying young lions of the blues.... Guitarist/songwriter Brad Vickers learned on the job playing, recording, and touring with America’s blues and roots masters: Pinetop Perkins, Jimmy Rogers, Hubert Sumlin, Bo Diddley, Chuck Berry, Odetta, Sleepy LaBeef, and Rosco Gordon—to name only a few. Brad cut his teeth backing up these elder statesmen. He had the good fortune to play on Pinetop Perkins’ Grammy-nominated discs, “Born in the Delta” (Telarc), and “Ladies’ Man” (MC Records), and on ‘Pinetop Perkins and Jimmy Rogers, Genuine Blues Legends’ (Elrob), up for a 2017 Blues Music Award. Brad recently backed Mud Morganfield, Diunna Greenleaf, with Bob Margolin and Bob Corretore at the M.E.N.D. Maplewood Festival.

Now his own group, The Vestapolitans, offers a good-time, crowd-pleasing mix of blues and great American roots 'n' roll. Back out touring they were warmly received at the 2021 Blues Bash at the Ranch Festival and at the 2023 Bucks County Blues Fest. Past performances include headlining the 2017 Thouars, France Blues Festival, Bucks County Blues Picnic, and Pennsylvania Blues Festival. Their 7 CDs have met with terrific reviews (Downbeat gives them ****½ stars), “Best Of” lists, and great radio play. Most important, audiences love them!

Brad comes from the Pine Barrens of Long Island’s rural East End. He is the scion of a musical family from the Pine Barrens of Chintoteague, Virginia, where his grandfather played lap steel and drums.

Philadelphia Slim is a bluesman and harmonica player who has spent the better part of a decade honing his craft in the spirit of Chicago, Southern, and West Coast blues masters like Little Walter, Sonny Boy Williamson, Junior Wells, Big Walter, Carey Bell, Slim Harpo, George “Harmonica” Smith, and many more.

After years fronting Slim and the Perkolators and a year touring with Billy the Kid & The Regulators, Slim is now leading his own band: The South Street Hustle! He has honed his craft and is taking the blues to the next level.

Slim was a 2020 International Blues Challenge semifinalist and a 2020 Blues Blast Music Awards Debut Album of the Year nominee. He is now backed by the South Street Hustle, featuring some of the best young professional blues musicians in the Mid-Atlantic region. Their house rockin’ style of harmonica-driven blues will light stages on fire as this band takes the country by storm!

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We are thrilled to welcome three terrific artists from the Musical Artists Cooperative, a program of the Philadelphia Folksong Society for a lively in-th-round eveng!... Ann Ramsey is a Delaware-based singer-songwriter who specializes in acoustic/folk music in the Americana and Anglo-Celtic genres. She has a background in history, often setting her story-songs in unusual times and places. Ann is an accomplished fingerstyle guitar player, and is often credited for her uniquely atmospheric “raw folk” sound, and her musically adventurous approach to songwriting. She’s active in the Philadelphia Area Songwriters Alliance (PASAmusic.org), the Philadelphia Folksong Society (PFS.org), and the PFS Musical Artists Cooperative (MAC). Ann performs live at musical events, house concerts, and song circles in the mid-Atlantic, notably including a solo set at the 2025 Philadelphia Folk Festival. She played numerous private showcases at the 2025 Northeast Regional Folk Alliance conference (NERFA). She was awarded Artist Opportunity grants for FY 2023 and 2025 by the Delaware Division of the Arts,. Her teachers and coaches include Guy Van Duser, Teddy Thompson, Eliza Gilkyson, John Gorka, Sloan Wainwright, and Korby Lenker. She’s been named a finalist to receive a Homey Award (Delaware Public Radio) for Best Folk Song (Gallowglass) and for Best New (Recording) Artist of 2025, following the release of her first LP, Gallowglass. Produced by Kyle Swartzwelder, Gallowglass came out 10-1-25, and made the top 40 that month on folk radio charts. A reviewer said, “A distinct sound…Gallowglass is traditional, but it also manages to be completely original in its sound, making it a perfect fit for a contemporary audience.”

Instrumental fingerstyle guitarist Bunny Barnes has been studying with celebrated guitarist Tommy Emmanuel since 2010. She placed 5th at the International Home of the Legends Thumbpicking Championship in 2017 and performed at the CAAS (Chet Atkins Appreciation Society) Convention from 2021-present. Barnes opened many times for National Thumbpicking Award Winner, Muriel Anderson as well as Pierre Bensusan and has played at venues including the Sellersville Theater and the 2022 Philadelphia Folk Festival and Woodstock Fingerstyle Guitar Festival.. Her first instrumental album, "It Goes Like It Goes," was inducted into the National Thumbpickers' Hall of Fame as 2022 "Album of the Year!”

Bunny Barnes first played guitar at age 16. By age 17, she was teaching folk and ragtime picking at Music Masters Studio in Southampton, PA. She was performing by the age of 18 with various bands. For 37 years, she was a middle school German teacher in surrounding counties. In 2004, she started her solo career in wineries, clubs and restaurants in the Bucks and Montgomery County area. But in 2007, a bout with vocal cord cancer cut her singing career short. In 2008, with the encouragement of her teacher and mentor, world famous guitarist Tommy Emmanuel, she decided to let the guitar be her voice. She began focusing on fingerstyle instrumental guitar music. Bunny performed at the CAAS (Chet Atkins Appreciation Society) Convention on the Main Stage and Stage II from 2021 through present. She has been booked to play in August 2026 at the Woodstock Fingerstyle Guitar Festival! Bunny has studied with Tommy Emmanuel since 2010 and took 5th place at the International Home of the Legends Thumbpicking Championship in the Traditional Category in 2017. She performed at the 60th Annual Philadelphia Folk Festival in 2022. She has opened many times for National Thumbpicking Award Winner, Muriel Anderson. She has opened for the California Guitar Trio and Pierre Bensusan at Sellersville Theater and in 2025 and 2026 headlined at the theater! She’ll be performing at the Woodstock Fingerstyle Guitar Festival in 2026! She released her first instrumental album in July 2022 called "It Goes Like It Goes". In September 2022, her CD was inducted into the National Thumbpickers' Hall of Fame as "Album of the Year"!! Her 2nd album of all originals is in the works!

Night Ride Home was inspired by a mutual love for Joni Mitchell, and they cover “Chelsea Morning”, “Free Man In Paris”, “River”, and of course “Night Ride Home”. NRH’s most recent originals include “Star of Bethlehem”, and “The Angels Came to Texas” both written in response to current events. These songs served as the catalyst for their new album “Aurora Borealis” recorded and produced at Black Forest Sound Studio. NRH has been featured at Freight and Salvage in Berkeley California, Steel City Coffeehouse in Phoenixville, Open Mic America, Hudson Valley Folk Guild, Central Wayne Arts Gathering, and the Keswick Annex in Glenside, and has shared the stage with Cindy Kallet, Muriel Anderson, Bunny Barnes, and Ann Ramsey. In addition to songwriting and performing, NRH hosts the Philadelphia Area Songwriters Alliance SongFest, the long-running Phoenixville Area Acoustic Jam Group.

Brian Huff and Mary DeAngelis are the songwriting duo Night Ride Home, specializing in distinctive folk, pop, bluegrass and jazz-influenced originals featuring tight vocal harmonies and lush, intricate fingerstyle guitar work. Influences include Woody Guthrie, Tom Waits, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Tom Lehrer, Rosanne Cash/John Leventhal, I’m With Her, Gillian Welch, and the Great American Songbook.

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Jamey's is one of the longest running blues jams in the region, as well as the #1 original Sunday Blues Brunch and Jam... Blues lovers and players know that this is THE place to come for some really indescribably delicious all-day breakfast cooked to order by Chef Suyun, a dozen thirst-quenching ice-cold beers on tap from Conshohocken Brewing Company as well as wines and mixed drinks, fresh ground coffee and espressos, superb live blues music, great service and friendly people. The vibe is home-like and cool, and the sound is second to none.

Jamey's provides a full professional grade backline, so players only need to bring their instrument to jump up on stage and jam.

The open mic jam runs from 1 pm to 3 pm, and the host band lays down a set from noon to 1 pm to get things rolling and then supports guest jammers as needed. The always rocking SUNDAY BLUES BRUNCH rocks a HAPPY HOUR from noon to 1pm. Featuring two bucks off draft beers and hard ciders, and a dollar off wines and mixed drinks, and a 10% discount on all menu items!

Admission is 100% free! Plus, it is wheelchair accessible, and has plenty of free local parking. Being right in the center of downtown Lansdowne, next to the train station, there is abundant public transportation as well.

Blues lovers new and old can come to play, eat, drink, chat and enjoy a day soaked in the blues. Guests also like to host gatherings or parties during the brunch, as there are tables and chairs for dining in our stage side Little Art Gallery, and comfortable seats to listen to the music - and it does not cost them a thing to meet up there! No reservations are needed. Just load up some friends and head on down!

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Admittedly, we at Jamey's have a soft spot for Kate and Ben. Ever since their maiden voyage on our stage they have been ascending the lofty heights of folk-duo super stardom with the kind of partner magnetisim of giants like George Burns and Gracie Allen, or Ralph and Alice Cramden (sorry gen z - look it up).... Kate Gaffney and Ben Chandler share an unprecedented musical connection that sounds as if they’ve been playing together for decades. Their collaboration began in late 2025 when Kate asked Ben to accompany her for a Philadelphia Folksong Society performance. The chemistry was undeniable. They fuse acclaimed songwriting, soaring vocals, nuanced harmonies, and dynamic guitar work to craft original music that is deeply personal and authentic. It’s folk-chic, cosmic-tinged Americana that captures the intimacy of a front porch jam and the vibrant energy of a rock club. This compelling duo showcases Gaffney’s powerful voice and Chandler’s instrumental strength while featuring their engaging lyrics and poignant melodies. Drawing inspiration from classic rock, alt-country jambands, Greenwich Village and Laurel Canyon-era folk, Lilith Fair songstresses and even 1980s power ballads, they deliver timeless performances that resonate with audiences as storied as their influences.

Nico Padden is an NYC-based, one-woman folk-rock riot. Ben Folds said she has “a big voice, gorgeous voice,” and that her song Pirate Queen is “original and classic at the same time.” Shanna in a Dress called her “hot pink King Midas.” She was selected for the Presenters' Showcase at NERFA 2025 and is the 2025 winner of Best of Long Island in the category of Singer/Guitarist.

Her 2022 album, “Pirate Queen," received positive reviews from Americana Highways, Glide Magazine, Guitar Girl magazine, and the album frequently made the NACC top 30. The work is a mix of Americana, pop/rock, and folk that celebrates the strength of the fierce, brave women in her life. Pirate Queen is the nickname given to Padden by her friends and fans, and it represents who she is—musical leader, woman who defies gender norms, outspoken feminist, and lover/protector of those around her. Her music is both tender and fierce, laden with harmonies, powerful choruses, and catchy hooks.

Padden musical roots run deep- she comes from a music teacher family and earned a degree in opera performance before focusing on her career as a singer/songwriter. Her musical activities vary widely: her choral arrangement of her original song “White Flag” went viral in 2018 and as a result, has been performed by choirs across the United States and Canada. She is the author of Ukulele Rockstars, a method book for teaching ukulele, and has recently earned a certificate from SUNY Nassau in sound engineering. Her recording studio, Femmepire Records, is located in Oceanside, New York. Padden hosts a monthly open mic on Long Island and occasional house concerts. She is a dog lover and an outspoken advocate for people with Celiac disease.

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Two popular Philadelphia base bands are looking forward to a night of great music at the legendary Jamey's and hope you'll come out to support original indie music!...

Wonder House is a Philly-based original band formed in 2021. The group started as a collaboration between songwriters John Luther, who fronted the successful band Hot House Orchids in Phoenix, AZ and moved to Philadelphia in 2020, and Topher Horner, a longtime veteran of the Philadelphia area music scene (April Mae and the June Bugs, The Knife and Fork Band, The Low Road, and Go To Blazes among others). Wonder House music is built on a solid foundation of Jon Kelsey’s drums (as heard in the Manayunk Homeboys The Knife and Fork Band, and The Rolling Hayseeds) and Topher’s upright bass. A three-prong guitar approach from Mark Tucker (John Train, The Donuts, The Rolling Hayseeds), Matt Voelker, and Chris Hoxie provide depth and intricacy, intertwining with John’s integral keyboards. Mark also brings his excellent steel guitar and keyboard playing into the mix. John is an engaging front man with a powerful voice and a lot of energy. Chris, Topher, and Julie Whitaker add strong vocal harmonies. Wonder House plays original music with a wide range of influences, including Rock, Folk, Funk, Blues, Americana, Jazz, and Pop. Wonder House songs explore memories of good times and hard times, hopefulness of the way things could be and acceptance of things as they are, and celebrations of being in the moment, enjoying uplifting music with good friends.

Red Means Run is a rock n roll band from Philadelphia, PA. Formed in 2012 and lifting their name from Neil Young’s “Powderfinger”, the band was propelled by the songwriting of singer/guitarist, Ryan Wells, and recorded their first EP, “All Things Said And Done” the following year. Those early songs walked the crooked line between country and rock and painted vivid snapshots of people struggling through the enduring themes of love, loss, heartache and redemption. Red Means Run’s guitar-fueled live shows earned them comparisons in sound to early-Wilco, Whiskeytown and The Bottlerockets. The band went back into the studio in 2015 to record the follow up EP, “Love of Blindness”. A collection of 5 songs that barnstorm their way across the country rock spectrum and lyrically mine the intersection between the things people hang on to and what they choose to let go. Red Means Run spent the next few years playing shows up and down the east coast of the US booking themselves on stages large and small in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia. In late 2022, Wells began working with producer Derek Chafin (BarnSound and a|i|r records) fleshing out arrangements around a group of songs that became the band's first full length LP, “Things You Hold True”. With melodic hooks and poignant lyrics, these songs explore enduring beliefs, relationships and the ties that bind us all. A departure in sound from the first two EPs, the new record veers more towards the rock n roll side of the band's persona and draws a straight line from Wells' alt-country roots to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and The Replacements. “Things You Hold True” is out now wherever you get your music.

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Modern rock band Die Tired is making waves with their electrifying sound and passionate live performances. Blending raw emotion with modern edge, the band has landed on multiple Top 10 FM and internet radio playlists and is being spun in over 15 countries worldwide.... In 2024, Die Tired earned the title of Best New Artist from LDM Radio (New York), cementing their status as one of the most exciting rising acts in rock. Their road show has taken them across the U.S., where their energetic sets and powerful connection with fans continue to win over new audiences at every stop.

With each release, Die Tired challenges listeners to think, feel, and wake up to their own potential proving that modern rock is alive, evolving, and more relevant than ever.

It's a Good Day to Die Tired Listen + Feel = Enjoy

Mumzer is a dynamic rock band that emerged from the ashes of personal struggles, forged in the fires of recovery and resilience. The Reading, PA-based ensemble consists of four talented musicians: lead singer/guitarist Caleb Schrom-Kuc, drummer Brandon Geiger, guitarist and lead songwriter Chris Murray, and bassist Chris Hawk, who collectively bring their unique experiences and profound emotional depth to their music.

The story of Mumzer began they each crossed paths during their respective journeys through recovery. Each member was navigating their own challenges and the quest for redemption. It was during this pivotal time that they discovered a shared passion for music, creating a strong bond that transcended their individual struggles. Together, they found solace in each other's music, forming a bond built on trust and mutual support.

Together, the four musicians crafted a sonic landscape that captures the essence of their collective experiences, weaving through the complexities of life, love, and pain. Their collaborative spirit flourished, leading to the creation of music that resonated deeply with their lived experiences. The band’s sound is a blend of raw emotion and melodic storytelling, characterized by powerful lyrics that explore themes of struggle, resilience, and hope. Their music serves as both a reflection of their personal journeys and a beacon of hope for others facing similar challenges. Fans have described their sound as a blend of modern American Indie Rock with akin influences of such artists as the Lumineers, Mumford and Sons, Hozier and Noah Kahan.

Mumzer's debut EP, "The Only Thing I Know," will be released on the 2026 Spring Equinox and will showcase their journey through heartache and healing, with each track telling a story of hope.

As Mumzer continues to grow a fan base, their commitment to supporting each other—and those who listen to their music—remains at the core of their mission. They are not just a band; they are a community of survivors, using their art to shine a light on the darkness and inspire others to find strength in their own journeys. With their unwavering determination and passion for music, Mumzer is poised to leave an indelible mark on the music scene, reminding the world that even in the depths of despair, there is always a path to redemption and rebirth.

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Jamey's is one of the longest running blues jams in the region, as well as the #1 original Sunday Blues Brunch and Jam.... Blues lovers and players know that this is THE place to come for some really indescribably delicious all-day breakfast cooked to order by Chef Suyun, a dozen thirst-quenching ice-cold beers on tap from Conshohocken Brewing Company as well as wines and mixed drinks, fresh ground coffee and espressos, superb live blues music, great service and friendly people. The vibe is home-like and cool, and the sound is second to none.

This day we put the focus on the wives and mothers of the world and pay tribute to them in the best way we know how!

Jamey's provides a full professional grade backline, so players only need to bring their instrument to jump up on stage and jam.

The open mic jam runs from 1 pm to 3 pm, and the host band lays down a set from noon to 1 pm to get things rolling and then supports guest jammers as needed. The always rocking SUNDAY BLUES BRUNCH rocks a HAPPY HOUR from noon to 1pm. Featuring two bucks off draft beers and hard ciders, and a dollar off wines and mixed drinks, and a 10% discount on all menu items!

Admission is 100% free! Plus, it is wheelchair accessible, and has plenty of free local parking. Being right in the center of downtown Lansdowne, next to the train station, there is abundant public transportation as well.

Blues lovers new and old can come to play, eat, drink, chat and enjoy a day soaked in the blues. Guests also like to host gatherings or parties during the brunch, as there are tables and chairs for dining in our stage side Little Art Gallery, and comfortable seats to listen to the music - and it does not cost them a thing to meet up there! No reservations are needed. Just load up some friends and head on down!

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Jamey's not only presents incredible live music, but also supports education and enlightenment and just plain entertainment - and thus was born the coolest Thursday night for lovers of modern music....

America's only guitar geek's podcast celebrates America's iconic musical instrument, the guitar - and all it's many stringed variations! This event is the best insiders look at the most ubiquitous instrument in the world of modern music and is a great night of entertainment for the whole family. A partnership between MelodyVision, Films 4 Good, Jamey’s House of Music, and Superior Guitar Works The podcast provides an in-depth exploration of guitars, guitar players, and the music for which each guitar is renowned. Guitar and guitar gear Manufacturers We will take questions and comments from the audience. Your hosts are Rodney Whittenberg, Emmy award-winning composer, songwriter, producer, guitarist, and filmmaker, and Tim Huenke, a guitar luthier and TEDx presenter. Most nights also feature a popular artist associated with the featured guitar.

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The Cobalt Blues Band one of Philly’s Legendary Blues Organizations. Over our 40 year history We have influenced Philadelphia’s Spirit and awareness....

Our impact has been echoed by the groups who adopted the name many of whom have come and gone: in Toranto, Kenturky, New Haven and France Just to mention a few. This group began in 1984 34th and Samson st. At the 3rd story Studios.

Scott Herzog and John Wicks operated the studio. Rashid Reynolds, Lenny Gordon and Rodney Burton were the West Philly contingent., Scott Herzog and Khan Arick attended University of Penn. A truly international and diverse group. They were famous for there Spring Concert on the Quad, Clark Park, and WDAS Unity Day on B.F. Parkway. In the late 80.s Rashidi moved to Germany We released a Cobalt Blues Cassette “Have Blues Will Travel”. I joined as Vocalist and Harmonica, Scott, Lenny, and Rodney all Sang. In1988 we recorded “Blow Boys” on RE-Up Records Philadelphia.

Scott stopped playing ,Khan moved to Alaska then Chicago Rodney and Malike moved to Arizona.

Change or Die

In the early 90’s Don Butler became the Guitar player, Dereck Vinson Drums and Nature Bass All of these men sing. we had a number of sideman Jeffre Washington, Lance Walker, Mike Pita, Malike Alkabir,Foster Childs, Pierre Vendant,Rob Carrol, Micheal (Spider) Sanders, Steve Goodman, Thomas Jefferson, In this Confirguration we spread across South Central PA The group played New York City, Pennsport PA, Reamstown PA Cape May, Alantic City.NJ Delaware City Delaware. We have opened for Joan Osborne Johnny Copeland Otis Honey Boy and others.

Today, for these special shows The group will include: Don Butler on Guitar and vocals he is presently leader of “Brown Sugar” Rolling Stones tribute band, Nature on Bass and Vocals He Just debuted his new group (Funk Haze) Andre Adams Drums long time friend and Player His projects include Black Smoke. Joe Becton Harmonica Acoustic Guitar Vocals His Evolution of the Blues school program and America 250 presentations. are very popular now. We inviting Founding Members to come Home on June 19th reunion.

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Billy Price is one of the best known and loved artists in the music business, with 50 plus years on many of the biggest stages in the nation Billy Price first attracted national attention during his three-year association with guitarist Roy Buchanan.... Chris Duarte is a road warrior playing more than 150 dates a year. As well, Chris has headlined major festivals and clubs throughout the US, Canada and Europe.

Price is the vocalist on two of Buchanan's LPs, That's What I'm Here For and Live Stock. Since then, with the Keystone Rhythm Band, the Billy Price Band, and solo projects, Billy Price has recorded and released a total of 20 albums, CDs, and DVDs.

Price’s album This Time for Real, with the late Chicago soul singer Otis Clay, received a 2016 Blues Music Award in the category of best soul blues album. He was nominated 11 times for BMAs between 2019 and 2025 and won the 2024 Bluebird Reviews Lifetime Career Award in the U.K.

His latest recording, Person of Interest on the Little Village label, has been nominated for 2025 BMAs for Soul Blues Album and Album of the Year.

The Billy Price Band, based in Billy’s hometown of Pittsburgh, Pa., consists of Dave Dodd (drums), Tom Valentine (bass), Ian Arthurs (guitar), Fred Delu (keyboards), Eric Spaulding (sax), and Joe Herndon (trumpet).

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Jamey's is one of the longest running blues jams in the region, as well as the #1 original Sunday Blues Brunch and Jam.... Blues lovers and players know that this is THE place to come for some really indescribably delicious all-day breakfast cooked to order by Chef Suyun, a dozen thirst-quenching ice-cold beers on tap from Conshohocken Brewing Company as well as wines and mixed drinks, fresh ground coffee and espressos, superb live blues music, great service and friendly people. The vibe is home-like and cool, and the sound is second to none.

This day we put the focus on the wives and mothers of the world and pay tribute to them in the best way we know how!

Jamey's provides a full professional grade backline, so players only need to bring their instrument to jump up on stage and jam.

The open mic jam runs from 1 pm to 3 pm, and the host band lays down a set from noon to 1 pm to get things rolling and then supports guest jammers as needed. The always rocking SUNDAY BLUES BRUNCH rocks a HAPPY HOUR from noon to 1pm. Featuring two bucks off draft beers and hard ciders, and a dollar off wines and mixed drinks, and a 10% discount on all menu items!

Admission is 100% free! Plus, it is wheelchair accessible, and has plenty of free local parking. Being right in the center of downtown Lansdowne, next to the train station, there is abundant public transportation as well.

Blues lovers new and old can come to play, eat, drink, chat and enjoy a day soaked in the blues. Guests also like to host gatherings or parties during the brunch, as there are tables and chairs for dining in our stage side Little Art Gallery, and comfortable seats to listen to the music - and it does not cost them a thing to meet up there! No reservations are needed. Just load up some friends and head on down!

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Five veteran bluesmen with long and storied careers playing America's original musical artform as handed down through the years by the black men and women whose lives were shaped by tribulation and hardship in the American south, largely at the hands of slavery, and refined and electrified in the big citys up north after emancipation....

Long is the list of greats who formed and influenced these gentlemen today, and fortuitous circumstance brought them together while performing at Jamey's House of Music in Lansdowne PA, where they played with other well known blues acts.

Jamey's is one of the premiere blues rooms in the northeast with regular appearances by major national and international blues artists as well as regional and local players. AC Steel and the Perpetrators is one of the featured groups that calls Jamey's home. They are all highly accomplished players, and the band is tight and well oiled. AC Steel provides crisp guitar work and handles the vocals along with Glenn Bickel, and the combination of Hammond organ and Frank McKitty's tenor sax gives a distinct Chicago feel to the sound. Bassist Jamey Reilly and drummer Joe Biase drive a deep pocket for the band to swing in.

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Hailing from Durham, NC, Jon Shain is a veteran singer-songwriter who’s been turning heads for years with his words, his fiery acoustic guitar work, and his evolved musical style – combining improvised piedmont blues with bluegrass, swing, and ragtime. Jon has released nine solo albums to date, along with two albums with duo partner FJ Ventre, a Jon Shain Trio live album, and one album of co-writes with Joe Newberry.... Shain’s newest album, Restless Soul Syndrome, recorded at Good Luck Studio this past year, was released April 9, 2024. Shain is also the author of the music books Gettin’ Handy With the Blues – a Tribute to the Legacy of W.C. Handy and Jon Shain’s Fingerstyle Guitar Method, both published by Mel Bay Publications. In 2019, Shain won the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN in the solo/duo category.

Jon relishes musical partnerships with many accomplished players, and will share the stage with Bob Beach, one of the technically finest and most inventive harmonica virtuosi in today's musical world. Bob has for many decades provided a profoundly soulful counterpoint to some of the most well known artists in the world.

Jon grew up in Haverhill, Massachusetts, a Merrimack River mill-town that had already seen its better days by the time he was a child in the 1970s. His family’s business was a small textile dyeing company, and he worked in the factory during the summers throughout his teens. At the same time, Shain began to discover his love of American roots music and songwriting, specifically drawn to the narratives about regular people and themes of social justice.

Shain headed south to North Carolina in 1986, to study American History at Duke University and to continue his musical journey, as well. In addition to studying with jazz professor Paul Jeffrey, he also had the good fortune to learn the piedmont blues tradition firsthand by playing in Big Boy Henry’s backing band. It was at this time that Shain also got to meet and play with John Dee Holeman and a number of the great older NC blues players. Shain's classes in school were heavily concentrated in southern history, English, and world religions. That mixture of the academic environment and the real-world blues music is what has most informed his musical direction.

Shain cut his touring teeth from 1989-1998 founding the Chapel Hill, NC folk-rock group, Flyin' Mice and their spin-off group, WAKE. The band performed with acts such as David Grisman, Tony Rice Unit, Hot Tuna, and the Dixie Dregs, released four CDs, and played clubs, schools, and festivals up and down the East Coast, building a legion of fans.

After the band’s breakup, Shain went solo, returning to his roots by touring in the folk and blues circuit. Shain has also become a sought after guitar teacher and studio producer. In 2021, he produced Donna Herula’s blues radio chart-topping album, Bang at the Door.

Over the last several years, Shain has headlined listening rooms both as a solo and with duo partner FJ Ventre throughout the US and he's done two solo tours in Europe. He has opened shows for John Hiatt, Keb’ Mo’, Little Feat, and many other roots legends. When Shain is not recording, producing other artists, or performing, he stays busy giving private instruction in guitar, and teaching group workshops in songwriting and blues guitar.

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A consummate multi-talented entertainer and performer, Ty Stephens has performed around the world, gaining an international audience with a cool, urban-tinged adult-contemporary sound, based on jazz, funk and RandB. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Ty Stephens is an award-winning singer/songwriter, entertainer and recording artist (Grand Prize Winner Jazzmobile/Anheuser-Busch Solo Jazz Vocalist Competition, NYC, 2006, and First Place Winner RandB/Blues Category of the International Songwriting Competition 2002 for "Somethin' Strange"), co-writer and original cast of "From My Hometown," co-writer/production, choreographer and star of the long-running "Shades Of Harlem" revue show, and co-writer/production, choreographer and currently starring in the new off-Broadway hit "On Kentucky Avenue" (Songbirds Unlimited Productions/StepForward Entertainment).... He has appeared on Broadway in the original productions of "Sophisticated Ladies" and "Marilyn, An American Fable". He has recorded with industry legends Harry Belafonte, Peggi Lee, dance music icon Dan Hartmann, disco pioneer Nile Rogers ("Beevis and Butthead"), master drummer Baba Olatunji, renowned trumpeter Chuck Mangione, singer Gwen McCrae, Def Jam premier artist Alyson Williams, among others.

"Deeper In Fantasy: "The whole album seems to be a sort of musical aphrodisiac..." - The St Croix Avis (U.S. Virgin Islands)

"Jazz-influenced baritone, with its haunting gospel overtones..." - The Sunday Mail Magazine (Zimbabwe)

"Deeper In Fantasy: It's the best album by a male artist I've come across this year..." - Soul Express Magazine (Finland)

Ty studied dance and performed with John Hines Dance Theatre (Philadelphia), in New York at the Alvin Ailey School, The Rod Rodgers Dance Co., Fred Benjamin Dance Co., Chamber Dance Ensemble, and has also appeared in "The Wiz" (summer stock) and "The Genius of Ray Charles" (Spirit Productions - London, (UK), Lyon (France), Mumbai (India), Niagara Falls (Canada)), to name a few.

He has also starred in numerous TV and radio commercials, including KMart, ATandT, Burger King, McDonald's, Yugo cars, Colt 45 Malt Liquor (with Billy Dee Williams), Mars Bars (with Luke Perry), Crystal Light, SOS Soap Pads, and many more.

Ty appears regularly in Russia as a guest artist with Russian drummer Oleg Butman's jazz trio and sax great Igor Butman's Big Band. He celebrated his fifth tour of Japan with superstar Toshi Kubota's 25 Anniversary "Gold Skool" tour 2011-2012, a sixth tour, "L.O.K.," in 2015, and a seventh in the summer of 2017!

"Aquarian Mind: Smooth and extraordinary vocalist backed by great soulful music... very true to the art of music." - GHP Radio (Oklahoma)

"Aquarian Mind: ...worth the waiting... above bar... magnificent!" - Soul Express.Net (U.K)

With his band (the) SoulJaazz, Ty has spent six seasons at the world famous Sporting Club in Monte Carlo as the Sporting Orchestra and enjoyed four tours of eastern Russia through the U.S. State Department and The Vladivostok Philharmonic, and most recently, a second tour of Busan, Korea, also with the U.S. State Department.

Ty's original recordings include "Aquarian Mind," "Deeper In Fantasy" and "Musichameleon", plus the brand-new "Good Medicine". The band is currently completing two new releases: a spiritual LP and a standard jazz CD.

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Jamey's is one of the longest running blues jams in the region, as well as the #1 original Sunday Blues Brunch and Jam...

Jamey's Blues Union is the cream of the amazing players that call Jamey's home. It is the distillation, the essence, the A list if you will. Focussing on classic blues, mostly the less famous B side gems from great artists past and present - including many originals, frontmen Philadelphia Slim and Roger Girke soar on the deep pocket provided by Joe Biase and Jamey Reilly. Take it from the fans - these cats bring the heat.

Blues lovers and players know that this is THE place to come for some really indescribably delicious all-day breakfast cooked to order by Chef Suyun, a dozen thirst-quenching ice-cold beers on tap from Conshohocken Brewing Company as well as wines and mixed drinks, fresh ground coffee and espressos, superb live blues music, great service and friendly people. The vibe is home-like and cool, and the sound is second to none.

Jamey's provides a full professional grade backline, so players only need to bring their instrument to jump up on stage and jam.

The open mic jam runs from 1 pm to 3 pm, and the host band lays down a set from noon to 1 pm to get things rolling and then supports guest jammers as needed. The always rocking SUNDAY BLUES BRUNCH rocks a HAPPY HOUR from noon to 1pm. Featuring two bucks off draft beers and hard ciders, and a dollar off wines and mixed drinks, and a 10% discount on all menu items!

Admission is 100% free! Plus, it is wheelchair accessible, and has plenty of free local parking. Being right in the center of downtown Lansdowne, next to the train station, there is abundant public transportation as well.

Blues lovers new and old can come to play, eat, drink, chat and enjoy a day soaked in the blues. Guests also like to host gatherings or parties during the brunch, as there are tables and chairs for dining in our stage side Little Art Gallery, and comfortable seats to listen to the music - and it does not cost them a thing to meet up there! No reservations are needed. Just load up some friends and head on down!

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