FROM THE WALL OF FAME

Above: Ruthie Foster & Cyd Cassone

Below: Jeffrey Foucault 12/13/02

Below: Sam Baker 9/9/06

Below: Stephen Simmons 5/6/06

Below: Rod Picott with Amanda Shires

Below: Hayes Carll

Below: Scott Melott & The Dead End Angels

Below: Song Swap featuring Adam Carroll & Gordy Quist 12/18/04

Below: Susan Werner 11/13/02

Below: Adam Carroll

Below: Darryl Purpose 1/12/04

Below: Abra Moore 12/06/03

Below: Susan Gibson with Michael O'Conner

Below: Don Conoscenti

Below: Cindy Kalmenson

Below: Adam Hood

Below: Stacey Earl & Mark Stuart

SAM BAKER performance photos

Stacey Earle & Mark Stuart performance photos - 11/18/06

Stephen Simmons performance photos - 5/6/06

Gordy Quist & Adam Carroll Song Swap - Performance Photos - 12/18/04

Rod Picott & Amanda Shires performance photos - 8/6/06

Cindy Kalmenson performance photos - 3/18/05

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...

Susan Gibson at Piney Woods Performances
Average Joe Crane opened
July 8, 2006

What a show! If you missed it, (and I know several of you did since you were on the waiting list...) here are a few photos for your enjoyment.

Average Joe Crane began the evening with some fine tunes covering ground from several of his cds. Joe noted how songwriters always hope for a captive audience, adding PWP is exactly what they're all looking for. As Joe let the music flow, he ended up busting a string. Not missing a beat, he played the song through.

Then Susan offered up her guitar. But first she had to change her open-tuning back to a traditional tuning...





Soon Susan was on, accompanied by Gabe Rhodes. As usual, Susan had the audience completely in her hands with every lyric, line and note. Gabe complemented the songs adroitly, as if he had helped craft the tunes himself.



Olivia's request for "My Best Feature", or, as Olivia put it "The Big Ole Butt Song" had everyone enjoying themselves even more!



What a great show! If you missed it, don't fret, because soon you should be able to hear it streaming live on the world wide web. Check back to this web site for updates.