Some Background on PWP

A little about the venue: Since beginning in December 2001, Piney Woods Performances has continued to bring fantastic artists to the rug (as opposed to the stage) in an intimate, completely acoustic setting. The artists that perform here have one thing in common: they're good. While there's a slight leaning toward folk artists, don't make the mistake of pigeonholing the venue into any particular category.

100% acoustic performances occur roughly every month, 6 weeks or 2 months -- there is no set schedule. PWP will only bring in artists who they are already admirers of. And it's small. With a maximum capacity of 26, these shows always sell out.

This is not a venue in the traditional sense. PWP exists only because they believe there is no better environment to hear great music than completely acoustic, up close and personal, with a group of friends to enjoy it. PWP does not make one red cent from the shows; rather, it costs them a little bit to put on the shows. They think it's worth it. If you want a reservation to one of the shows, you must send in a check made payable to the artist, and the artist gets all donations. After all, the music is what you're coming for, and the artist deserves the compensation.

Shows regularly occur on Friday or Saturday nights. There's a potluck dinner before the show, and then two sets of great original music with an intermission. There's a steady stream of regulars at the shows, but they're always willing to make new friends.

Piney Woods Performances began in December 2001 with a dual first; their first house show and Susan Gibson's first house show performance. Since then PWP has hosted high-caliber artists such as: Christopher Williams, Don Conoscenti, Jeffrey Foucault, Susan Werner, Ruthie Foster & Cyd Cassone, Susan Gibson (again), Adam Carroll, the Dead End Angels, Hayes Carll (twice), Don Conoscenti (again), Abra Moore, Darryl Purpose, a Texas Song Swap featuring Gordy Quist & Adam Carroll (again), Cindy Kalmenson, Adam Hood, Stephen Simmons, The Band of Heathens, Rod Picott, Sam Baker and more...