This Saturday at the Little Flea Cultural Corner: Istvan Medgyesi

1 pm - Istvan Medgyesi

Istvan is a Do-It-Yourself multi-instrumentalist /singer /songwriter/performer who loves to play music for the sake of playing music. When not playing, he's involved with environmental sustainability and various social justice and outreach programs.
His act incorporates a wide variety of musical styles on various instruments. You’ll hear traces of American roots music, Caribbean, Eastern European, and Indian influences, as well as different folk styles played on guitar, banjo, auto-harp, and sitar.

UPCOMING SHOWS
Aug 28 2010 7:00pm. Beck Cafe, Lakewood, Ohio
Sep 10 2010 5:00pm. American Folk Art Museum, NYC

More info:
MySpace

This Saturday at the Little Flea Cultural Corner: Uncle Eddie and Robin

1 p.m. -- Uncle Eddie and Robin

We are proud to welcome to the market Uncle Eddie and Robin, a dynamic musical duo from West Virgina with a taste of the old and a flair for the new. Rooted in the folk music traditions of the Appalachian region, this husband and wife team delivers their stunning vocals and tight harmonies on songs that pack a punch. Their musical chemistry is undeniable and their sound is unmistakable.

Ed “Uncle Eddie” Mahonen -- “banjo player, raconteur, and all around Old Dude” -- is an icon in the Appalachian music scene. His wildly imaginative banjo playing, silky vocals, and intelligent, witty songwriting make him a joy to listen to. His style incorporates elements of bluegrass and folk, which he has shaped into a unique and original blend which he terms, “plunk rock”. Robin brings her born and bred talent as a jazz musician and her deep understanding of pathos and the human condition to her every note she sings

Come see them perform traditional songs, originals, and a variety of music taken from select genres, including jazz, punk rock, classic rock, country, and others.

UPCOMING SHOWS

Aug 14 2010 9:00P Mountain State Brewing, Thomas, WV
Aug 21 2010 6:00P First Annual Sunshine Festival-Camp Copperhead-Middlebourne, West Virginia
Aug 28 2010 6:30P The Wheeling Jamboree - Brush Run Park St. Clairsville, OHIO

More Info

Website | MySpace

This Saturday at the Little Flea Cultural Corner: Action Camp

Can't tell you how excited we are to have Action Camp at Little Flea this Saturday! They'll play at our little Cultural Corner for a full hour starting at 12 p.m. They are generally described as sounding "like the soundtrack of a David Lynch movie, only catchier," or better yet as "Post-Pop with roots in Surf, Electro, and Classical composition. It can be quiet then loud, slow then fast, live then electronic, but it's always drenched in reverb." By any definition, this duo is simply awesome. Don't miss this show!


Live @ the New Hazlett Theater from Action Camp on Vimeo.


Action Camp was originally formed in 2006 after a chance meeting of an unlikely pair. A classically trained, folk-rooted girl met an electro-minded punk boy while both toiling in the food-industry and a relationship akin to a well-weathered marriage began. A shared love of 50's doo-wop, dark pop music, and David Lynch movies is the glue that binds them and also the basis for their eclectic sound.


After playing in the Boston scene for 3 years and going through a few line-up changes, founding members Bengt Alexsander and Maura Jacob decided to relocate to Jacob's hometown of Pittsburgh, PA. Action Camp has since become an ever-evolving entity, incorporating both live and electronic instruments, a flare for the dramatic, and an intimate live show that welcomes audience participation. They invite you to escape from the everyday mundane into the surreal, where “female vocals waft like ground fog above an ancient forest floor [and] a bizarre sense of darker monster surf music slithers in the eardrums” (The Noise Boston).


They hope you’re along for the ride.

This Saturday at the Little Flea Cultural Corner

Little Flea is back at it again! Here's the Cultural Corner line-up for Saturday, July 10. You're all invited to come enjoy and support some great local talent.

12 p.m. - April Louise Childers

April Louise Childers is a violinist, born and raised in Wheeling, WV. She has played with several orchestras and is currently a member of the Washington Symphony Orchestra in Washington, PA.

In addition to performing classical music with the WSO and as a solo artist, she recently began experimenting with an electric violin and is now performing a variety of other genres including soft rock, pop, jazz, gospel, and Christian contemporary. This has proved to be an exciting venture and has broadened her musical repertoire immensely. Audiences become instant fans of the haunting sound of this relatively obscure instrument. While the delicate sound of the violin has endured as a favorite in classical music for centuries, the combination of the electric violin and modern songs add a sense of freshness and innovation which allows present-day audiences to thoroughly enjoy songs they know and fall in love with the sound of the violin anew.
More info:
MySpace | Facebook | april_louise_childers@yahoo.com

1 p.m. - Uke and Tuba

Uke & Tuba are Pittsburgh's finest ukulele/tuba duo (with dancers). And they openly welcome all challengers to this title. Uke & Tuba have performed their trademark blend of cabaret, performance art and punk rock everywhere from rock shows to a library, from house parties to Andy Warhol's grave, and from a wedding to a Girl Scouts day camp. They look forward to adding "flea market" to their long list of venues played (their last two attempts were rained out).

UPCOMING SHOW
July 10 @ 3 pm: Flea Market Spectacular at Future Tenant
July 16 @ 10 pm: Beaver Valley Bowl w/The Cellar Dwellers (Rochester, PA.)

More info:
Website | Facebook | MySpace | info@ukeandtuba.com

This Saturday at the Little Flea Cultural Corner

Awesome line-up this Saturday!

12 p.m. - The New Tourists
Rather than hang back and observe from a distance, The New Tourists approach their forays into the musical universe with enthusiasm, respect, humility and gratitude. With Brian on guitar and banjo, Jeanne on mandolin, Jenny on ukulele and Gary on guitar, The New Tourists mix traditional string band and folk sounds with updated arrangements and social and ecological conscience. Their music is the travelogue of their journey, always changing, full of wonder, and played with fully engaged minds, hands, voices and hearts.

UPCOMING SHOWS
Aug 22 2010 4:00P
Schenley Plaza (under the tent) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvan, US
Sep 12 2010 2:00P
Carnegie Library (Quiet Reading Room, Main Branch, 1st floor) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvan, US

More Info
Website

1 p.m. - Duo Capriccio
Classical ensemble consisting of violin and keyboard. Repertoire includes music from Vivaldi,
Mozart, Beethoven, and other great composers.

2 p.m. - Mo Nelson
Mo Nelson is an Americana, Alt-country, Acoustic Rock original that is second to none.  With powerful original songs, spirited covers and an upbeat style, it´s easy to see why crowds keep begging for Mo.

UPCOMING SHOW
Jul 9 2010 8:00P
Patrick’s Pub Moon Township, US

More Info
Website

What Community Looks Like: FleaScene May 1

It seems like an eternity has passed by whenever we're away, even just for a week. Well, I thought we all need some reminding of what we've missed. May 1 was a great time. Vendors, never to disappoint, had incredible stuff on hand, and the Cultural Corner awesome guests: 2 Cakes in the Rain, followed by Bill Dorfner and Friends (pictured above). Take a look at the May 1 photo album.

It's worth announcing that Little Flea returns this Saturday, May 15. Awesome weather + awesome flea market = exponential awesomeness!

This Saturday at the Little Flea Cultural Corner

Little Flea is back at it again! Here's the Cultural Corner line-up for Saturday, April 24. You're all invited to come enjoy and support some great local talent.

11 a.m. - Caleb Pogyor

Caleb Pogyor (ex-Signal to the Ocean Estate) is a local Pittsburgh singer/songwriter taking influences from Sufjan Stevens, Elliott Smith and The Beatles. His debut album, I'm Talking to You, is near completion and set to be released this summer.

UPCOMING SHOWS
Saturday, May 22 -- Lawrenceville Moose Lodge
Tuesday, May 25th -- 222 Ormsby

More info:

calebpogyor@hotmail.com | Website

12 p.m. - Dan Deely

Dan Deely, a singer songwriter in the Pittsburgh area, has been performing in festivals and coffeehouse settings for 20 years. Dan plays fingerstyle guitar and banjo, combining melodic styles and rhythms to relay funny stories, love songs and good times.

Dan Deely performs a patchwork of contemporary and traditional songs and stories about commonplace events, places and people in the American experience. Drawing upon a repertoire of songs from modern artists, Irish folk songs and Appalachian traditions - often with a lighthearted twist - his music speaks to audience with characters, tunes, and experiences found in the landscape of everyday life.His new CD, Shades of Grey, from SkyLoft Music Studios, features performances with Dan life-long partner - Casey Deely, and Blake Ragghianti, whose mastery on a variety of instruments enhances the enriching experiences on the each song.


More info
KCDR Entertainment, 412.298.8782


1 p.m. - Uke and Tuba

Uke & Tuba are Pittsburgh's finest ukulele/tuba duo (with dancers). And they openly welcome all challengers to this title. Uke & Tuba have performed their trademark blend of cabaret, performance art and punk rock everywhere from rock shows to a library, from house parties to Andy Warhol's grave, and from a wedding to a Girl Scouts day camp. They look forward to adding "flea market" to their long list of venues played.

UPCOMING SHOWS
April 30: Modernformations with The New Yinzer
May 2: Howler's for the Sunday Joy Ride
May 8: Excuses with Fast Breeder Reactor

More info
Email: e-mail: info@ukeandtuba.com | Website | Facebook | MySpace


2 p.m. - Jim Hart

With over 30 years of song writing and performance experience, Jim Hart draws from gospel, country, rock, and blues influences. His favorite song is the one he just heard this morning.

Jim performs as a solo artist, and/or with a band. Jim also can be found every Sunday morning leading a modern worship service at Kiski Valley Assembly of God in Leechburg, PA.


Here’s what others say about Jim:

"He does it all with commitment, enthusiasm and a light-hearted touch. Ask him if he is a songwriter, and he replies, 'Unfortunately.' He just as quickly can turn serious in his original repertoire with musings on dealing with regret and hard times, and summoning the strength to just hold on."

- Valley News Dispatch

“As a promoter of the arts, I provide an intimate atmosphere with no background noise or distraction. Solo performers under these circumstances must be skilled, professional, and comfortable with their audience. Each time Jim Hart performed for us we were rewarded with an evening of strong melodies and thought-provoking lyrics covering a variety of images and emotions. With an expansive repertoire to pull from, his relaxed and friendly demeanor, Jim easily connected with our mixed audience of fellow musicians, acoustic aficionados and those who were completely new to the songwriters’ venue.“

- Annette Dietz, Promoter/Artist


More info:
jimhartmusic@yahoo.com | Website



ABOUT THE CULTURAL CORNER @ Little Flea

Every Saturday, the new Cultural Space at Little Flea presents local Western Pennsylvania artists who come out to share their talents with the community. From live music, dance, and spoken word to art exhibits, performance, and educational/wellness workshops, now at Little Flea you are sure to get your recommended daily dose of arts and culture.

The Cultural Space is a great opportunity for artists to promote and share their art, products and services with our diverse audience. Artists are invited to perform and/or give workshops for half-hour or hour sets. Participation is always free, and you are welcome to pass out flyers, sell products (CDs, books, art) and collect tips/donations.

Apply today at lawrencevillelittleflea@gmail.com. FYI: May dates available.

This Saturday at the Little Flea Cultural Corner

This week's Cultural Corner line-up features American pop, Celtic, and modern folk music. We also have the great pleasure to have poet Sarah Williams-Devereux inaugurate poetry readings at Little Flea.

Yes, we know what you're thinking, this ain't your typical flea market. You're right. So, don't give it another thought - come on down and spend the day with neighbors. You'll be taking home a lot more than what you bargained for.

11 a.m. - Sarah Williams-Devereux
Sarah Williams-Devereux is a transformative language artist, mixed media artist, and educator. She lives in Pittsburgh and has read her work at local venues including the Choice Cuts Reading Series, The New Yinzer Reading Series, Incredibly Thin, She Said, and The Hungry Sphinx Reading Series.

UPCOMING READINGS
Sunday Poetry and Reading Series
Romella Kitchens, with Sarah Williams-Devereux
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - Main
First Floor Quiet Reading Room
Sunday, April 18, 2-3 p.m.

Crafting poetry as a boat sailing out to explore the spiritual Odyssey nature of man, Romella Kitchens interfaces with her art with song, joy, performance and heart. Sarah Williams-Devereux explores the nature of family, the body, identity and race in her poetry. For more information, call 412.622.3151 or visit www.carnegielibrary.org.

Contact Sarah Williams-Devereux
sejw@yahoo.com
412.720.3193
Twitter: sejw
Facebook: sarah.williams.devereux
PittsburghArtistRegistry.org/SarahWilliams


12 p.m. - Jess Sides
Jess is an extraordinary singer/songwriter. Uplifting, inspired, and from the heart. This is what life and music is all about for Jess.

"My original music is about staying up and finding love (especially self-love) while coping with the paradox of living a meaningful life. It is a mixture of a lot of influences: R&B, Soul, Rock, Folk, and Pop, and Classical. Every song is new, fresh, and exciting."

UPCOMING SHOWS
Apr 16 2010 6:00P Happy Hour @ BeerNutz (O’Hara), Pittsburgh, PA
Apr 17 2010 7:30P Keynote Cafe--with Milquetoast (Boston) and JWP (local) Jeannette, PA

More info:
Website

1 p.m. - Jack Puskar
One of Pittsburgh's favorite Irish solo artists, tenor Jack Puskar sings and plays Celtic and American folk music. He performs regularly throughout the area, in many pubs and also plays private functions. Jack has been referred to as the "Kilted Irish Folk Singer." Bring your dancing shoes!

Contact & info:
jkpush@yahoo.com
MySpace


2 p.m. - Sean O'Donnell
Seán O’Donnell, a Pittsburgh-area native, started playing the bagpipes at age 7, and his obsession with music spread from there. After learning his first guitar chords from his father, he began spending unhealthy amounts of time making layered, two-track recordings on his parents’ multi-deck cassette player.

Today, his original recordings combine a DIY ethic and influences spanning decades and genres, but can be vaguely pinned down in the psych-folk vein. In his live performances, Seán trades in whistles and bells for passionate vocals and a distortion pedal. Imagine the Clancy Brothers covering the Violent Femmes, and you’ll start to get the picture.

UPCOMING SHOWS
Wednesday, April 21, 9 p.m., Howler's
Wednesday, May 12 5 p.m., Backstage Bar and Grill

Contact & info:
sean@monkeycorner.net, 412.298.8782
Website | MySpace


ABOUT THE CULTURAL CORNER @ Little Flea

Every Saturday, the new Cultural Space at Little Flea presents local Western Pennsylvania artists who come out to share their talents with the community. From live music, dance, and spoken word to art exhibits, performance, and educational/wellness workshops, now at Little Flea you are sure to get your recommended daily dose of arts and culture.

The Cultural Space is a great opportunity for artists to promote and share their art, products and services with our diverse audience. Artists are invited to perform and/or give workshops for half-hour or hour sets. Participation is always free, and you are welcome to pass out flyers, sell products (CDs, books, art) and collect tips/donations.

Apply today at lawrencevillelittleflea@gmail.com. FYI: April is booked.

Little Flea Cultural Corner Line-up

Here's the Cultural Corner line-up for opening day, Saturday, April 3. We've assembled a group of top local talent that is simply awesome! There's something for everyone. And this is just for week 1.

11 a.m. - Seán O'Donnell
Seán O’Donnell, a Pittsburgh-area native, started playing the bagpipes at age 7, and his obsession with music spread from there. After learning his first guitar chords from his father, he began spending unhealthy amounts of time making layered, two-track recordings on his parents’ multi-deck cassette player.

Today, his original recordings combine a DIY ethic and influences spanning decades and genres, but can be vaguely pinned down in the psych-folk vein. In his live performances, Seán trades in whistles and bells for passionate vocals and a distortion pedal. Imagine the Clancy Brothers covering the Violent Femmes, and you’ll start to get the picture.

UPCOMING SHOWS
Saturday, April 10, 2 p.m., Lawrenceville Little Flea
Wednesday, April 21, 9 p.m., Howler's
Wednesday, May 12 5 p.m., Backstage Bar and Grill

More info
sean@monkeycorner.net, 412.298.8782
Website | MySpace


12pm - Istvan Medgyesi
Istvan is a Do-It-Yourself multi-instrumentalist /singer /songwriter/performer who loves to play music for the sake of playing music. When not playing, he's involved with environmental sustainability and various social justice and outreach programs.

His act incorporates a wide variety of musical styles on various instruments. You’ll hear traces of American roots music, Caribbean, Eastern European, and Indian influences, as well as different folk styles played on guitar, banjo, auto-harp, and sitar.

UPCOMING SHOWS
Apr 8 2010 5:00pm. Ligonier Tavern Ligonier, Pennsylvania
Apr 9 2010 8:00pm. Cebars 185th w/ Oldboy Euclid, Ohio

More info:
MySpace

1 p.m. - Brewer's Row
Brewer’s Row takes their name from an attic practice space just steps from a neighboring Pittsburgh brewery. The Steel Town natives’ roots are recognizable in a repertoire of bittersweet melodies bound by layered choruses. Taking influence from the likes of Bruce Springsteen and Patty Griffin, the resulting sound has been described as “Rustbelt Americana”.

UPCOMING SHOWS
4.17.2010, 9PM - The Thunderbird Cafe. 4023 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA (Lawrenceville)
4.24.2010, 9PM - The Park House. 403 East Ohio Street, Pittsburgh, PA(North Side)
5.2.2010, 7:30AM (!) - The Pittsburgh Marathon

More info
Website | MySpace | Facebook


2 p.m. - Jess Sides
Jess is an extraordinary singer/songwriter. Uplifting, inspired, and from the heart. This is what life and music is all about for Jess.

"My original music is about staying up and finding love (especially self-love) while coping with the paradox of living a meaningful life. It is a mixture of alot of influences. R&B, Soul, Rock, Folk, and Pop, and Classical influences. Every song is new, fresh, and exciting."

UPCOMING SHOWS
Apr 3 2010 10:00p Fodi’s Bar, Shaler, PA
Apr 10 2010 12:00P LittleFlea, Lawrenceville Pittsburgh, PA
Apr 16 2010 6:00P Happy Hour @ BeerNutz (O’Hara), Pittsburgh, PA
Apr 17 2010 7:30P Keynote Cafe--with Milquetoast (Boston) and JWP (local) Jeannette, PA

More info
Website

So, it's settled: you've got a rendezvous with Lawrenceville this Saturday. Support local vendors, artists, and the Lawrenceville business district. Act Locally!

ABOUT THE CULTURAL CORNER @ Little Flea

Every Saturday, the new Cultural Space at Little Flea presents local Western Pennsylvania artists who come out to share their talents with the community. From live music, dance, and spoken word to art exhibits, performance, and educational/wellness workshops, now at Little Flea you are sure to get your recommended daily dose of arts and culture.

The Cultural Space is a great opportunity for artists to promote and share their art, products and services with our diverse audience. Artists are invited to perform and/or give workshops for half-hour or hour sets. Participation is always free, and you are welcome to pass out flyers, sell products (CDs, books, art) and collect tips/donations.

Apply today at lawrencevillelittleflea@gmail.com. FYI: April is booked.

New This Season: Cultural Corner at Little Flea

On opening day -- Saturday, April 3 -- Little Flea will introduce new and exciting additions to the market. For example, this season we are expanding the scope and breadth of cultural activities to fit the overall sustainability mission of our quirky neighborhood flea market.

Every Saturday, the new Cultural Corner at Little Flea presents local Western Pennsylvania artists who come out to share their talents with the community. From live music, dance, and spoken word to art exhibits, performance, and educational/wellness workshops, now at Little Flea you are sure to get your recommended daily dose of arts and culture. You'll be moving -- we'll all be moving -- as together we turn Little Flea into one living, breathing organism.

We've got an awesome line-up so far, with new folks joining every day -- from well-known professionals to the up-and-coming and the recreational talent. Sneak-peak coming next week.

Come to Little Flea and experience community!

Perform at Little Flea

The Cultural Corner is a great opportunity for artists to promote and share their art, products and services with our diverse audience. Artists are invited to perform and/or give workshops for half-hour or hour sets. Participation is always free, and you are welcome to pass out flyers, sell products (CDs, books, art) and collect tips/donations.

Request an application for the Cultural Corner at lawrencevillelittleflea@gmail.com

Photo: Stephanie and Bob Miller sing "Here Comes The Sun" after the welcome passing of a rainstorm one fine Saturday afternoon at Little Flea, September 2009.