WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19 - 7:00 PM - FREE

Bread N Jam SONG SWAP

Bring an instrument and join us for a laid-back, easygoing chance to swap and share tunes with fellow singers, songwriters and instrumentalists. Beginning, wanna-be, and advanced musicians are equally welcome. Free PB&J sandwiches provided by the Foundry.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21 - 7:30 PM - $5.00     GET TICKETS

WHO HIT JOHN?

Kalamazoo, MI - Who Hit John? have been performing, jamming and busking around southwest Michigan since 2006. They've brought their energetic and original old time sound to bars, basements, street corners, barns, concert halls - Anywhere they can get folks stompin', singin' and clappin'.  Whether kicking out rawkus, old time fiddle tunes, dirty, greasy southern blues, or high, lonesome bluegrass serenades, Who Hit John? keep the home fires burning, carrying on the tradition of American roots music. All five members write and sing, providing a wealth of material and influences. Who Hit John? always bring audiences something exciting and new.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22 - 8:00 PM - $5.00

JEFF'S B'DAY BAR MITZVAH EXTRAVAGANZA!

The Implodes, The Domestics, Jet Black New Year

It's a celebration of all things Jeff! Come say Happy Birthday and dance! Featuring The Implodes, The Domestics, and Jet Black New Year.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26 - 7:00 PM - FREE

Bread N Jam OPEN MIC

Foundry Hall welcomes area musicians and poets of all skill levels to share their talents for a warm, appreciative audience at the monthly Bread 'N Jam Open Mic. Non-performers will also have plenty to enjoy, including free PB&J sandwiches.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28 - 7:30 PM - $5.00     GET TICKETS

MARTHA BASSETT

Jessi Phillips

Winston-Salem, NC - North Carolina singer-songwriter, Martha Bassett, is a newcomer to the Midwest, having toured the East Coast for several years. Her distinctive vocals, energetic performances, and magnetic stage presence are hallmarks of her music, which runs the gamut of honky-tonk to slinky standards to Appalachian roots. Martha is frequently heard on live radio shows, has regular festival appearances, and even lent her talents to the Sony Classics film, "Junebug." She is joined on this tour by bassist/vocalist Pat Lawrence, a formidable talent himself, whose harmony vocals and funky upright bass style bring their original tunes into a dimension unique to listeners of Americana and country music.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29 - 7:00 PM - $5.00     GET TICKETS

TOO TALL AMERICANOS

Pittsburgh, PA - The Too Tall Americanos is a duo founded by Pittsburgh singer/songwriters Heather Kropf and Keith Hershberger. With a sound that blends Hershberger's no depression folk roots and Kropf's keyboard pop sensibility. Too Tall Americanos sounds a bit like The Weepies meets Jayhawks. The Too Tall Americanos is a side-project of Kropf's and Hershberger's respective solo careers and grew from over a decade of performing together as a duo or in each other's bands. As stripped back versions of what their full bands can do, the Americanos reflects the intimacy and thoughtfulness at the core of their writing while maintaining Hershberger's sense of motion and Kropf's delicate piano style.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 06 - 8:00 PM - $8.00 ($10.00 door)     GET TICKETS

SOCIAL DANCE w/ guest instructor, Jerry Kent ....

WALTZ INTO WINTER!

The Waltz into Winter is sure to be a fabulously extravagant affair with beautiful decorations, courtesy of designers Sue Frazier and Susan Morton-Reid, and delicious hot hors d'eourves - all set in the midst of a winter wonderland of terrific music and seasonal cheer! It is a great time to get together with friends, family and make new friends while enjoying the upbeat tempos of Swing, Foxtrot, Salsa, Merenge, Waltz, Tango, Rhumba and Cha Cha!  As always, we will have a "mixer", which is two lines - one ladies and one men - where we all meet up to dance Merenge and assorted tunes - so it is a great time for Singles as well as Couples!  All ages are welcome as it is never too early to expose our youth to the wholesome and fun atmosphere of dance! We will also have a "Snowball" dance! It is fun for everyone! Don't know what a "Snowball" is? Then you will have a nice surprise when you join us on Saturday, December 6th and find out!

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12 - 7:30 PM - $5.00

NERVOUS BUT EXCITED

LVNMUZIQ

Grand Rapids, MI - Grand Rapids based urban folk singer-songwriter, Liz Snavely (aka LVNMUZIQ), plays acoustic guitar, harmonica, and sings. Anyone fortunate enough to have caught a LVNMUZIQ show already knows the energetic stage presence full of fierce heart projects with intense and soulful lyrics about everything from relationships and loss to world events and personal growth. Determined to never put on the same show twice, Liz is constantly honing her performance skills and writing new songs to ensure every gig is a new experience for everyone. The only constant is Liz's bare feet stomping fiercely to the rhythm of her funky, urban folk vibe. LVNMUZIQ has played over 100 gigs in more than 20 states in the last year, including The National Women's Music Festival, The Women's Red Rock Music Festival, and numerous colleges. Though Liz travels solo quite often, she also enjoys playing with guest musicians.She will be accompanied by Gabrial James on guitar and background vocals. (REVUE)

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13 - 7:30 PM - $8.00

ROCK DA HALL!! featuring ....

MY DEAR DISCO

Me3Mind

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17 - 7:00 PM - $5.00     GET TICKETS

FRANK HOIER & THE WEBER BROTHERS

Jessi Phillips & the Dusty Ribbons

New York, NY - Frank Hoier is poised at the front of a new wave of modern Americana roots music. Well practiced in the ragtime and slide guitar blues of Blind Willie McTell, the vocal enthusiasm of Little Richard, and Bob Dylan's skillful lyrics, Frank Hoier brings a fresh perspective and a rock'n'roll energy to Folk music.  His Guthrie-esque anthem "Jesus Don't Give Tax Breaks To The Rich" has been hailed as "the most perfect protest song written yet this millennium" (PopHeadWound). The song made the Top 50 on Neil Young's anti-war website, Living With War Today. Backed by rock'n'roll prodigy siblings, The Weber Brothers, Frank's self released album, "Lovers & Dollars," was released nationally on November 11, 2008. Three years ago, Frank Hoier packed up his life in SoCal and moved towards SoHo. After just three months on the New York music scene, Frank made the cover of the city's Urban Folk Magazine. In New York, he's a regular fixture at Jalopy Theatre's weekly Folk/Blues show Roots n'Ruckus, but can also be found performing at The Cake Shop, Union Pool, and Pete's Candy Store. Frank Hoier has shared the stage with such notable acts as Jaymay, The Bowmans, Sam Shepard, Pat Conte, Calvin Johnson, and of course, The Weber Brothers.  Ryan & Sam Weber have been making music together since they were 8 and 10 years old.  Fresh out of high school, they sent a demo to Ronnie Hawkins who took the Brothers under his wing for a 90 day "Rock and Roll Boot Camp," which led to them joining Ronnie's legendary band, The Hawks, which led to performances with Garth Hudson, Levon Helm, Jeff Healy, and now, Frank Hoier.