PASA House Concert Series

One of the longest running house concert series in the Philadelphia Area, for more than 20 years, PASA has presented its members in a true house concert setting. Since its creation by Rob Lincoln in 2000, more than 150 different performers have performed as a co-headliner.

Each concert features three PASA members as co-headliners, plus 8 to 12 "Open Chair" performers. Anyone who wants to play an original song can be an Open Chair performer. These shows are in round robin format, one song at a time and the Open Chair slots not only begin the show but also occur at the end of every round. There are usually seven rounds with an intermission in the middle.

Event Details:

WHENSaturday, June 9, 2018, 7:30 PM
WHEREAt the home of Tony DeSantis, Collingswood, NJ
RSVP INFOPlease RSVP by emailing Tony at tony.desantis@icloud.com.
Special notes:
Please bring a folding chair and a snack or beverage to share.

Performers:

Rob Bruckner

After watching The Beatles on Ed Sullivan in 1964 Rob Bruckner, apparently, was the only boy in America not to immediately pick up a guitar. It wasn't until 1967 when his friend showed him the intro to Secret Agent that his checkered musical career began. After a series of fits and starts he began to make progress. He decided he was going to be a Rock Star, but fell in with a bad crowd and became a biochemist. Now he has seen the error of his ways and has left science in an effort to redeem his misspent youth and middle-age. During those lost years Rob kept plugging away at his guitar. It has been only the last ten years that Rob has developed a passion for songwriting, authoring over 100 songs. Using the "I just write what the voices in my head tell me" method, he has produced songs that cover a wide range of topics and styles. With Rob you never know what will be coming next because he doesn't either.

Ingrid Heldt

Ingrid Heldt began performing long before she could read. Her father, a sound engineer, took her along to sporting, political, and social events, where she'd always end up in front of the mike, singing. She wrote her first song in 1974, and she has written and translated songs for other singers and commercials for companies such as Volkswagen. Ingrid's voice has a soothing, healing quality and has been described as "somewhere between Enya, Sarah McLachlan, Charlotte Church, and Joan Baez."

Website: iheldt.net

Nathan Spears

Nathan Spears is a laid back, easy going, relaxed musician. His songwriting career began the first time he picked up a guitar and learned a few chords back on November 6, 1971, actually writing a song before he learned how to play any cover song. His writing evolved with the help of a BA in Communications from Penn State in 1980. Originally born in Georgia and raised in Erie, PA, he has been in the Philadelphia area since 1991. He is a founding member of The Pour Rabbits, a six-piece folk band, that has been active in the Philadelphia music scene for over a decade. His recorded works include a solo CD, "River of Rocks", and a band CD, "The Pour Rabbits Live at the Sellersville Theater". He would like to thank all members of PASA for their help and inspiration over the last few years.

Website: on.soundcloud.com/cKyGsJhUEBopJTas9
You: The fourth performer can be YOU! The first eight (or so) performers to sign up at the show will sing one original song as part of the concert. This is an extra special OPEN STAGE SHOWCASE OPPORTUNITY, so bring along any instruments you'll want to play. The first people to arrive get to sign up first. The open stage slots often fill up, so come early to get a slot.