Monday, September 26, 2011
A serious injury turned Suzanne Gorman to music, now she gives back and uses music to inspire others.
NEWTOWN SQUARE—As a child, Suzanne Gorman's first passion was riding horses, until around the age of 7 she was diagnosed with a spinal infection. Dreams of going to equestrian championships quickly faded, but during her recovery she discovered music was medicine. Not only did she begin to use music to heal emotionally, but also guitar was good therapy for her hand. Since then, she has used music as a way to heal and inspire others. On Friday, Sept. 23, Gorman graced the stage of Newtown Square's Burlap and Bean with her pop-country melodies and motivational lyrics. "I consider myself a writer to which I have the freedom to write what I wish. That is the beauty of being a 'songwriter'–to create a song that speaks the honesty of it all," …
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Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Burlap and Bean's "listening venue" reputation was verified once again as these two singers gave the audience something to hear and think about on Friday, Sept. 16.
NEWTOWN SQAURE—On Friday, Sept. 16, Burlap and Bean welcomed back one of their favorite performers, Jeffrey Foucault (pronounced "folk-alt"). He was paired with Dean Fields, who was a first timer at Burlap and Bean. The pair both fit the folk rock genre, but what tied them together in this ideal bill was the lyrical strength each man possessed. For both, songs aren't just about the emotion but the moment that inspires each emotion. Both Foucault and Fields combine a quick turn of phrases with poetic narratives that capture a time and captivated Friday night's audience. Fields was living in Miami when he got a wake-up call, which is actually hard for him. Apparently he has been known to wake up and a perform household task without realizing…
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Monday, September 12, 2011
Saturday night's canceled show brings out the community of local musicians and coffee fans to Burlap and Bean.
NEWTOWN SQUARE—Since opening in 2006, there have only been a handful of music nights that didn't quite work out. After five years of bringing Newtown Square live music, Burlap and Bean's Cultural Arts Director Tara Endicott and Sound Technician Kyle Swartzwelder could only think of several instances of which none of them were last minute decisions. Early this past week, Endicott received notice that the scheduled headliners, Corinne West and Kelly Joe Phelps for Saturday were canceling their tour, which included the Burlap and Bean show. For a venue with the reliability of the United Postal Service, a quiet Saturday night for this coffeehouse was not an option. Their weekly open mic nights are typically held on Thursday evenings, but last …
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Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Despite Irene making its way through the area on Saturday night, Newtown Square's local coffeehouse kept doors open and the music going.
NEWTOWN SQUARE—US Rails band member Ben Arnold posted on Facebook Friday morning, “Really hoping the Burlap and Bean show happens tomorrow.” The first concern for the team at Burlap and Bean, along with the band, was the safety of their fans. “Although we definitely don't want to put anyone in harms way, we're holding out–hope that we're just facing a wicked rain storm and we just survived that at folk fest,” he continued to post. As the afternoon progressed on Saturday, it appeared the show would still go on. They quickly moved show time to 6 p.m. and the storm did not stop the dedicated audience. Just a few hours before the opener Reverend TJ McGlinchey hit the stage, there were only a handful of tickets left. Everyone involved held his…
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Monday, August 22, 2011
Led by renowned Philly Rapper, Kuf Knotz, MH the Verb and Blaqmel gave Burlap and Bean a reason to break the listening room silence on Aug. 20.
NEWTOWN SQUARE—Burlap and Bean has always strived to bring music from the city to the 'burbs. Back in May, renowned Philly rapper Kuf Knotz headlined an amazing show at the Newtown Square coffeehouse to a less than packed house. But on Saturday, Aug. 20, he was back with Blaqmel and MH the Verb and this time people got the message. Blaqmel, who performed on Knotz's pervious show, returned to the stage with his signature soul and strong vocal range. His sound is a combination of influences such as Stevie Wonder, Sam Cook, Miles Davis, Living Colour, Steve Perry, Prince, and recent Burlap and Bean performer Jeffery Gaines. "I want to show people that I respect where I came from while at the same time giving them something new to think about…
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Monday, August 15, 2011
Patch chats with local singer and recent Marple Newtown High School grad Maria Maslin and national folk performers Anthony Da Costa and Carrie Elkin.
NEWTOWN SQUARE—Burlap and Bean is known for their weekend nights packed with talented local and national acts, but every so often the local Newtown Square coffeehouse has a great weekday show that you don't want to miss. A few weeks ago they featured the infectious Rachel Platten and this past week the coffeehouse showcased former American Idol Contestant Kenny James and local songstress Maria Maslin. This hot ticket was on a Wednesday night. Maslin's set kicked off four nights of great Burlap and Bean music. Marple Newtown Patch spoke with Maslin and Friday, Aug. 12, headliners Carrie Elkin and Anthony da Costa. Maslin recently graduated Marple Newtown High School in June. While a lot of her performances are in the Broadway vein, she does…
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Monday, August 8, 2011
The night was filled with songs, stories, sorrows, and celebrations with Gaines and Ike at the mic on Aug. 6 at Burlap and Bean.
NEWTWON SQUARE—The audiences at Burlap and Bean are generally smart and in tune with their music–they are always looking for something more in the music, something meaningful and personal. On Saturday, a sold-out crowd listened intently to both performers as they reflected on the stories behind the songs and meaning behind the music. Joy Ike and Jeffrey Gaines are singer/songwriters that are honest, raw, and in tune. Opener Joy Ike is fairly new to the music scene, but has been playing almost all of her life. In the past three years she has been able to pursue her musical career full time, and in that short time she has been named Pittsburgh City Paper’s “Best Solo Artist” for three years in a row and landed a spot on the Lilith Fair Tour …
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Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Two local rock bands The Nodd and Aquaport party like it's still 1996 on July 29 at Newtown Square's local coffeehouse.
NEWTOWN SQAURE—Every generation has their music. While we all cling to lyrics and riffs throughout history, we all have few a songs that remind us of single moments in time and usually that time is somewhere in our teenage years. While most of us have pushed the flannels to the back of the closet, some of us still remember when rock stopped being about excess and eyeliner and began being about, well, the music again. On Friday, July 29, Burlap and Bean plugged in and rocked out with Aquaport and The Nodd. Both of these bands feature local guys who capture the artistic integrity and the lasting sound of 90's rock. Opener Aquaport showed listeners at the local coffeehouse that they simply just really love music. Dave Calamaro and Scott Tyson…
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Monday, July 25, 2011
Costa and opener Alan Hampton gave local coffeehouse Burlap and Bean only a sip of what they do, and audiences were thirsty for more on July 23.
NEWTOWN SQUARE—Saturday night brought together two very versatile and talented musicians from up north to Burlap and Bean. Opener and Brooklyn resident Alan Hampton has made a career as a bass playing side musician, having performed with the likes of Terence Blanchard, Herbie Hancock, and Wayne Shorter at the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz in Southern California, but for Saturday's show he put down the bass and picked up the guitar. Headliner Chuck E. Costa, who normally performs solo, brought a full band with him to embrace his sentimental songs. The evening had a very personal intimate vibe with a lot of new material from both artists. Although Hampton has made a living playing the bass, he believes he has a special connection with …
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Monday, July 18, 2011
Ryan Cohen and Bernie Sweeney performed nice and mellow tunes at Burlap and Bean on July 16.
NEWTOWN SQUARE—On Saturday, July 16, Burlap and Bean featured two musicians who embodied the idea of coffeehouse music. They weren't really folk, Americana, jazz-influenced, bluegrass, or any of the other beautiful hybrids that have previously graced the Newtown Square coffeehouse stage. Headliner Ryan Cohen and opener Bernie Sweeney made music that was mellow and simple. The idea of summer is for relaxing, but the heat sometimes can get to you, and Saturday's show was just the cool down we needed. Opener Bernie Sweeney has returned to the area after working as a TV editor in Los Angeles. His day job as an editor may be in a different medium, but there are many similarities such as having to work with an eye for detail and being able to …
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