UU Coffeehouse
of Columbia, South Carolina
of Columbia, South Carolina
Our 15th Season
The UU Coffeehouse opens its 15th season on September 13, 2008. The UU presents a range of acoustic music with connections to folk, blues, Celtic, bluegrass, jazz, and international music. Featuring musicians who tour nationally and internationally, the UU is a favorite performing and listening room for musicians who bring unique original music to the Columbia area.
Doors open at 7:30, and the music begins at 8:00 unless otherwise noted.
Upcoming Events
| September 13 | Andy Friedman and the Other Failures It's hard, fairly near impossible, and probably not fair, to pin this musician down - folk/rockabilly/art country - no one term quite sums up Andy, and the band that accompanies him. Andy Friedman is not exactly one of those musicians you play while you're paying bills or cleaning house. His songs demand that you sit down and listen to them, which is why he is such a hot live act. - FAITH SALLIE, PRI's FAIR GAME Andy Friedman sings country songs about highways, love, and booze with a growl that is unexpectedly tender... 'Taken Man' is proof that beauty doesn't have to be pretty. -- THE NEW YORKER And yes, art country is a term used by this multiply talented performer. Among other experiences, Andy's art training and talent landed him at the New Yorker as an editorial cartoonist. All I can say is that we should be glad he also found time to expand into music. |
| October 3 | A special Friday evening show in collaboration with the Columbia Museum of Art Shannon Whitworth Roots music, mountain, blue grass, and country singer Shannon Whitworth currently lives in the mountains of western North Carolina, where she has spent the last ten years refining her unique talents. Her mastery as a singer and song writer enable her to spend 4 years touring the United States with a band she co-founded, The Biscuit Burners. On clawhammer banjo and guitar, Shannon's compositions contributed depth to the bands material and have helped her gain respect as a truly talented singer and songwriter. No Expectations features ten of Shannon's most recent compositions accompanied by an all-star cast of musicians. No Expectations is one of the finest and freshest americana/country roots records you will hear today. Great singing, great writing, and great picking makes Shannon Whitworth's first solo project unforgettable. For this special show held at the Columbia Museum of Art, Shannon will be accompanied by a band full of talented players. |
| October 25 | Mary Hocks With Free Planet Radio, Danielle Howle, Elaine Townsend, and others. CD release show Singer, songwriter, guitarist, and keyboardist Mary Hocks releases her first CD, Spinning the Sky, at this talent filled show. Mary's music is folk pop infused with blues, rock, Indian, middle eastern, and traditional jazz flavors. As a songwriter, Mary's lyrics tumble forth with poetic grace, revealing insights that invite the listener to read along as she sings. The show will feature Mary accompanied by the singing and eclectic contributions of some of the best players from the Carolinas: Free Planet Radio, Danielle Howle, and Elaine Townsend. Spinning the Sky has a seamless, soulful groove that I find very intoxicating. Jazzy at times, folkie at others, even when dipping into Indian or Island flavors, it remains consistent to an overall laidback vibe... Mary's songs tumble forth with poetic grace, revealing insights that invite the listener to read along as she sings. She is a marvelous singer and songwriter. -- Michael Miller, music critic, singer songwriter |
| November 22 | Michael Hearne With Susan Tayler, Cary Taylor, and Danny Harlow Over the past several years, Michael Hearne has created a new and unique kind of music. Southwestern Americana as Michael calls it -- Songs about the southwest with an acoustic feel. |
| December 6 | Sarah Lee Guthrie and Johnny Irion |
| December 31 | New Year's Eve Celebration Jack Williams and Ronny Cox with Susan Taylor, Cary Taylor, and Danny Harlow |
| January 30 | Small Potatoes |
| February 13 | A special Friday evening show in collaboration with the Columbia Museum of Art |
| February 28 | Terri Hendrix and Lloyd Maines |
| March 28 | Ellis Ellis is a rising star on the folk music circuit, creating a buzz after being voted Most Wanted to Return and performing on the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival preview tour. This talented singer, songwriter and guitarist has since been invited back to several premier listening rooms including Club Passim, Outpost in the Burbs, Caffe Lena, and P.A.C.E. She has also been asked to open for several established artists such as Patty Larkin, Richard Shindell, Cheryl Wheeler, and Todd Snider. |
| April 18 | TBD |
| May 2 | Barrett Smith |
March 28, 2009
Ellis
Ellis is a rising star on the folk music circuit, creating a buzz after being voted Most Wanted to Return and performing on the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival preview tour.
This talented singer, songwriter and guitarist has since been invited back to several premier listening rooms including Club Passim, Outpost in the Burbs, Caffe Lena, and P.A.C.E.
She has also been asked to open for several established artists such as Patty Larkin, Richard Shindell, Cheryl Wheeler, and Todd Snider.
Columbia, South Carolina USA