Below you will find a list of the latest WoodSongs Coffeehouses springing up across the country and around the world. Hosting your own music coffeehouse is easy. Some folks use existing cafes, converted garages, school auditoriums ... many happen in someone’s living room with 15-30 music friends gathered as an audience to enjoy an evening of community and music.

ARTISTS: Please mail your submission to the address listed, do not call the TICKET phone number.

All new WoodSongs Coffeehouses get a FREE copy of the “WoodSongs Coffeehouse Startup Manual” that shows how to begin, establish, book, and promote your own chapter. For information email: radio@woodsongs.com

Last updated: Feb 2008 ... check back often as more are being added!

2008 HOMETOWN CHAPTERS 

WoodSongs Coffee Chapter Lexington, Kentucky Venue Name: Natasha's Bistro           Address: 112 Esplanade Lexington, KY 40507 Website: http://www.beetnik.com Email: events@natashacafe.com Phone: 859.259.2754

Located downtown Lexington across the street from the historic Kentucky Theatre, Natasha's has quickly become a dynamic spot for live music, theatre, dance and just about any entertainment we can book. An urban and eclectic space provides for great acoustics and intimacy with the audience. We are a full service bistro serving a broad menu of everything from bison burgers, gourmet pizzas, stir frys and pastas to Asian salads. We also have a full service bar, homemade desserts and coffees from around the world.


All interested bands may call for details on booking. We do not have sound equipment, so the artist must have their own.

Natasha's has dedicated it's venue to the nurturing and promotion of great talent and has turned the bistro into an arts and entertainment destination. "We are defiantly too funky to franchise".

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The Delta Woodsongs show is located in downtown
Paragould , Arkansas at Brittney’s Steakhouse and
Lounge. The performances are once monthly on Saturday
night from 7:30 PM till 10:00 PM. Local acoustic
artists and talent from the Midsouth will be
performing. Paragould ’s unique location offers the
best of Delta Blues and Bluegrass music. Bring your
entire family for good food and rich entertainment!
Donations are accepted.

Anyone interested in performing can contact: Chester
Jetton, chesterjetton@yahoo.com or call (870)
335-8647.

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WoodSongs Coffee Chapter Salem, Indiana Venue Name: Guitars, Strings and Things           Address: 409 S High St Salem, IN 47167 Website: http://www.guitarsstringsandthings.com Email: danny_squarepants@hotmail.com Phone: 812.883.4955

Located in the senic hills of Southern Indiana 'Guitars, Strings and Things' at 409 S High St,Salem IN. directly behind K.F.C. has been providing high quality musical equipment and musical instruction for the last 5 years. Although we had our own version of the coffee house setting for several months it has really taken off since becoming the Salem Indiana chapter of the WoodSongs Coffee House.

With a totally family friendly enviroment with a 1,400 watt sound system, a light system to set the mood, snack bar and the best artists in the area, friday nights just don't get here fast enough. At this time admission is free, but we do appreciate tips for the preformers.

Show times are fridays from 7:30-9:00 pm. Artist roster and show dates can be found on our website.

We would like to thank WSLM 97.9 fm or 1220 am radio for their support and encourgement as well as our friday night regulars and visitors.  Most of all thank you to everyone who helps to put the shows together. Thank you Kayla, Kendra, Ronnie, Tim.

If interested in performing please send a CD and press kit to : 

Guitars, Strings and Things
409 S.High St
Salem, IN 47167

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Description: Tim Noah Thumbnail Theater is located in a wonderful historic building, formerly a church, which has been converted into a non-profit theater for the performing arts. Music and theater lessons for children as well as family friendly concerts, puppet shows and open mic nights are the mainstay of the theater's program.  On the second Saturday of each month at 6 PM the doors open for the Thumbnail Theater Open Mic Night in association with WoodSongs Coffeehouse. Admission to this event is free, although donations are greatly appreciated. Performers of all ages share songs, stories and poetry before a very supportive audience.

If artists are interesting in performing in concert at the theater they are welcome to submit a CD and press kit to:

Tim Noah Thumbnail Theater
1211 4th St.
Snohomish, WA. 98290

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Description: We convene monthly in the winter with the fireplaces roaring to celebrate singer songwriters. In the summer we take to the great outdoors and offer a variety of music from the porch with our always-enthusiastic audience on the lawn of the Postmaster’s House, Aberdeen’s oldest residence. Meet friends, new and old, for great music and a wonderful evening.

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WoodSongs Coffee Chapter Carrollton, Kentucky Venue Name: UAW Union Hall Address: 312 Main Street Carrollton, KY 41008

Website: www.ducktracy.com
Email: cmc-info@ducktracy.com  or MDDavis@iglou.com
Operators: Clayton: Dermon, Gary Dermon & Mark Davis
Mark Davis 502.727.1050 cell
Clayton Dermon 502.347.9307 home
Toll Free Hotline & Voice Mail 888.831.3280

Description: The Carrollton Music Company's Woodsongs
Coffeehouse is intended as a gathering of friends,
neighbors, musicians and music lovers featuring
talented musicians from across the country. A modest
admission is charged to ensure that all artists are
properly compensated. [Typically $5]. Also, all CD and
Artist Merchandise sales go to the performers. CMC's
coffeehouse is an Event Driven endeavor. Concert times
and locations may vary so please check our schedule at
www.ducktracy.com for dates and times.

Artists are welcome to submit press kits to:
Mark Davis
204 Deatherage Dr .
Carrollton , KY 41008-9603
EPKs are preferred but NOT necessary.

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WoodSongs Coffeehouse Chapter
Elizabethtown, Kentucky
Venue Name: Backstage Cafe
Address: 109 N. Mulberry, Elizabethtown, Kentucky 42701

Website: www.bscky.com
Email: CarlaRiggsHal@yahoo.com
Operator: Bruce & Carla Caldera
Phone: 270-234-1686

Description: Nestled in historic downtown Elizabethtown since 2000, Backstage Cafe has become
one of the area's premier listening rooms. Lunch is served daily Tuesday-Saturday.
Friday and Saturday evening, enjoy live entertainment - original acoustic music, comedy, improv and dinner theater - along with our dinner menu. Local and international touring artists find their way to our stage.

Artists interested in performing, send press kit (including CD) to: Carla Riggs Hall, Preservation Hill, 423 Franklin Ave., Elizabethtown, KY 42701

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WoodSongs Coffeehouse Chapter Franklin, Tennessee Venue Name: Prusso House Address: Country Road Franklin, TN 37069 SCHEDULE: http://www.nashville-hardware .com/woodsongs Email: calebprusso@yahoo.com Phone: (615) 261.3634 Operator: Caleb Prusso

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WoodSongs Coffeehouse Chapter Homestead, Florida Venue: City Church Address: 1700 North Krome Avenue Homestead, FL 33030 DESCRIPTION: TBA Email: redlandfarm@bellsouth.net Operator: Don Coppolo Phone: 3005.246.5825

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WoodSongs Coffeehouse Chapter
Las Vegas, Nevada
Venue Name: Garage-Ma-Hall
Address: 6300 W. Tropical Parkway
Las Vegas, Nevada 89130
Website: www.garagemahall.com
Email: Richard@moonandeye.com or Betty@moonandeye.com
Operators: Richard and Betty Stewart
Phone: 702.456.7925 or 702.278.1582

Description:
It’s not your living room, but the Garage-Ma-Hall is just as cozy. This private venue hosts house concerts, seasonal parties, and open mics. Featuring a fully equipped stage complete with lighting and special effects you can pick a sofa, find a table, or just kick back, relax and enjoy grassroots music featuring talented musicians from across the country. One Hundred Percent of all donations and sales go to the performers. Concert times vary so please check our schedule at www.moonandeye.com for dates and times. Suggested donation: $10 per person.

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WoodSongs Coffeehouse Chapter
Walksfelde, Germany
Venue Name: Alte Schmiede
Website: www.myspace.com/alteschmiede
Email: alteschmiede@planet.ms
Operator: Sancho Panzer

Description:
The "Alte Schmiede" is a 112 year old building that used to be the village's blacksmith shop. For the last 50 years it has served as the home for the Grothkopp family. Since 2006, though "Die Alte Schmiede" has become a place to house handmade music. Over the last year we have had the honour of several wonderful artists play our little stage: Rachel Loshak, Eric Taylor, Eugene Ruffolo, Deb Pasternak have played memorable gigs her in front of a small but dedicated crowd. This year continues with Spencer Bohren, Christina Lux and Eric Taylor revisited.

"Die Alte Schmiede" lies in midst of Walksfelde, a 117 soul village 7 mi west of the old town of Mölln, about 22 mi south of the even older city of Luebeck and about 30 mi from downtown Hamburg. We are out in the country here. Quiet and peaceful. The building features "The music room" that seats about 30 and holds up to 50 people, a tiny but great sounding Dynacord PA (not for volume - just for presence) with HK Speakers and variety of fine microphones to choose from.

Food and drinks are supplied. Artists are being payed by the audience's generous donations. Housing is offered as well: The Artist is invited to stay in the attached apartment. Small but cozy, cabin like, with a beautiful view. Contact: alteschmiede@planet.ms

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WoodSongs Coffeehouse Chapter Talkeetna, Alaska Venue Name: Whole Wheat Radio House Concerts H Street East Talkeetna, Alaska 99676 Website: www.wholewheatradio.org Email: jm2@wholewheatradio.org Operator: Jim & Esther Phone: (907)733-2452

Description:
Whole Wheat Radio House Concerts are an informal gathering of friends and neighbors. Concerts are held in a great cabin in the rustic setting of Alaska. Anyone may be asked to fill the woodstove or even split the wood. IT'S BEAUTIFUL HERE!!! Plus, the concerts are usually streamed live. At 7-8 PM we have a potluck dinner. Bringing your own beer/wine is okay. If possible bring your own dish, cup, utensils. Concert begins at 8PM sharp. Suggested donation of $10 per attendee. Concerts are
about 1 1/2 hours. Webcast listeners will also be able to order signed CDs via the webcast. 100% of all door donations and money from CD sales go to the performer(s). Artists are welcome to submit a CD and press kit to the above address. Please be patient!!!

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The WOODSONGS COFFEEHOUSE is supported nationwide by FIRST COLONY COFFEE AND TEA COMPANY in Norfolk, Virginia. They have a full variety of natural, organic and flavored free trade coffee and teas. Visit their website for more information. www.firstcolonycoffee.com