The Bullfrog Brewery
229 West Fourth St.
Williamsport, PA
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Welcome to the Bullfrog calendar. Here you can keep up to date with what's going
on at the Bullfrog Brewery, from Holidays and closings to specials and featured
performers. If there is a town related or public event you would like us
to post, please contact
us.
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» Doug McMinn Jazz Quartet |
09-01-2010 |
 Local Jazz Free Show! (7 PM -10 PM) The Doug McMinn Jazz Quartet was formed many years ago by multi-instrumentalist Doug McMinn, who called upon three close friends to join him in the simple pleasure of playing great music. Great friends, playing jazz ... and enjoying every moment of it. The quartet features some of the most respected musicians in the Williamsport (PA) area, and their song selections range from classic standards like "Stella By Starlight" to more funky, contemporary tunes like Herbie Hancock's "Watermelon Man."
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» Now You See Them |
09-02-2010 |
 Indie/Folk/Pop www.nowyouseethem.net www.myspace.com/nowyouseethem 9pm-12am / Free Area Debut! Now You See Them is exactly like you…and that’s what makes them special! Their sound can be described as super fun acoustic folk/pop, but their music is much more than a pigeonholed genre. It’s a reflection of three kind people who work hard and expect incredible things in return. Often described as a breath-of-fresh-air, Now You See Them conveys an upbeat and beautiful sound. Live, they supply an endless amount of fun and energy that transfers to everyone around; diving further into their music reveals slow burning lyrics that take shape, evolve, and become more personal with every listen. Sporting unique instrumentation while delivering beautiful harmonies, they’ve quickly turned their fan base from a few errant bar stragglers and by passers to perpetually packed houses. Constantly writing new songs while arranging creative covers, Now You See Them is trying desperately to be part of the wave of coming change in culture and music. Most likely due to their blue-collar backgrounds, the band members have a firm grasp on the struggles and victories of the middle class, and much like traditional American folk and oldies, the root of their music is in spiritual growth through life experience while appealing to the everyman’s constant search for quality of life.
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» Royal Benson |
09-03-2010 |
 Rock/Progressive/Funk www.royalbensonmusic.com www.myspace.com/royalbenson 10pm-1am / Five Dollars The members of Royal Benson want you to know they are a band, not a person. There's no one named "Royal" or "Benson" in the group. And, they also want you to know that they will release their debut CD at a CD Release Party Saturday night (4/24) at Bar Bleu in Downtown State College. Royal Benson is a 5-piece band with members from State College, Lewisburg and Harrisburg. Together since 2007, the band has been described as Jazz Pop or Jazz Rock. But, as keyboardist Adam Tarin says, "I think our goal is just to write really good music without conforming to certain modern music trends, or cliches for that matter." Tarin goes on to say that they're not a jam band, but more of a progressive rock band with jazz overtones along the lines of Steely Dan or Dave Matthews Band.
"This past Saturday night, Royal Benson brought their infectious groove rock to Ye Olde Meeting Place in Milton, and we're here to tell you ... this is a band not to be missed! Featuring the noticeable musical talents of Matt Fern, Adam Tarin, Mike Fortunato, Jordan Thompson and Tim Myers, Royal Benson is fast becoming a local fav, and for great reason. Infusing funk, jam and rock influences with modern power pop sensibilities, Royal Benson crafts interesting, dance-inducing, feel-great original music ... as well as performing a few, well-chosen covers. Royal Benson regally rocks!!!"
By DK Higgins • Assc. Editor State College Magazine "Coming from a road-tested musical past, I cautiously attended a Royal Benson show in January at the behest of guitarist Matt Fern. Pleasantly surprised would be an understatement. In a time of cookie-cutter bands rushing to turn a buck with whatever the current trend is, Royal Benson plays mostly originals with a few covers that are appropriately stylized to emphasize their strength, which is musicianship. These guys can play!" |
» Sunday Brunch -Jazz Workshop |
09-05-2010 |
 Free Show! 12pm-4pm Enjoy the great sounds and collective musical experience of Burgess, Mitchell & Seal. This World class trio always features additional guest musicians and plays a very diverse set of standards and originals. Enjoy a delightful brunch while you listen! Truly a magical event not to be missed - make it your ritual! |
» Quizzo |
09-07-2010 |
 Test your brain on beer! Like team trivial pursuit. Free admission with prize giveaways and always lots of fun. No more than six per team.9pm every Tuesday!
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» Alfonse Ciaccio |
09-08-2010 |
 Regional/Jazz/Classical Guitar Free Show while you dine! (7pm - 9pm)
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» J-san & the Analogue Sons |
09-10-2010 |
 Soul/Roots/Reggae www.jsanmusic.net www.myspace.com/jsanandtheanaloguesons 10pm-1am / Five Dollars Front man rebel charm and forthright Dub-Rock-Sound make J-san & the Analogue Sons a life-force that evokes the integrity of Bob Marley and the earthy soul of Fat Freddies Drop or Toots & the Maytals but with a whiff of something from the dub locker at King Tubby's. With the JATAS sound, one is able to quite literally “feel” the song, harkening us back to the timeless soul of the seventies...when music was still made one stone at a time. With 3 full length albums on I-Town Records, and ENTAK Records: "Self Titled," "Sound Resistance," and their extraordinary third record "One Sound," these dub-rock-warriors are sharing their music with the world as they push forward into the ever-changing 21st century by continuing their relentless tour regiment supported by their consistent growing fan base; enjoying touring in Japan and Europe as well as here in the US. J-san's incredibly earthy vocals are reminiscent of the great soul singers of any era, deftly moving from love songs dripping with emotion and punky reggae party anthems, to fiery protest songs that make even the hardest man send a fist up to the air in love. JATAS live show's consist of a full 6 piece ensemble version as well as a sound system (live dub) version that includes innovative modern sounds and a decidedly urban flavor that make the dance floor tremble and sway every night. The typical live show is a genre bending blend of high-grade reggae-dub, rock, electronic and roots soul. Innovative modern sounds with a decidedly retro flavor plus rootical vocal harmony. JATAS is coming to town...ring the alarm this is ultra.
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» City Dwelling Nature Seekers |
09-11-2010 |
 Americana/Indie/Folk Rock www.myspace.com/citydwellingnatureseekers 10pm-1am / Three Dollars Area Debut! City Dwelling Nature Seekers was spawned from the creative songwriting of Michael McCormick. McCormick assembled the rest of the band in early 2008 from friends and colleagues while attending Duquesne University. The band learned songs from McCormick’s huge catalog of original material, which ranges from up-tempo bluegrassy numbers to beautiful ballads, always with an emphasis on memorable melodies. City Dwelling Natures Seekers honed in on their distinct sound while performing weekly at downtown Pittsburgh’s Milano’s bar.
Recently, the band has expanded their repertoire and is currently playing in various local venues in the Pittsburgh area. In late 2009, they released a six-song EP, which is available on CDBaby and iTunes. The lead single from the EP, “Will and a Way” has been featured on WYEP’s Local News showcase, as well as Pittsburgh City Paper’s online MP3 Monday feature. Other songs from the EP have been receiving airplay from Pittsburgh’s WYEP, as well as Philadelphia’s WXPN. A full-length LP of new original material was released in August 2010, which has garnered rave reviews in print and online publications.
“[City Dwelling Nature Seekers] holds down the alt-country end of indie rock, citing (and revealing) The Band as a key influence.” Andy Mulkerin, Pittsburgh City Paper “These guys are recent Duquesne grads who have probably listened to tons of Whiskeytown, Gillian Welch and Son Volt. Easy, breezy sounding debut.” -Cindy Howes, WYEP 91.3 FM
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» Sunday Brunch -Jazz Workshop |
09-12-2010 |
 Free Show! 12pm-4pm Enjoy the great sounds and collective musical experience of Burgess, Mitchell & Seal. This World class trio always features additional guest musicians and plays a very diverse set of standards and originals. Enjoy a delightful brunch while you listen! Truly a magical event not to be missed - make it your ritual! |
» Little Red Tempo (Chad Harter & Rosie Short) |
09-13-2010 |
 Local Acoustic Duo/Electronica/ Experimental/Dance www.myspace.com/chadharter Free Show! (9 PM -12 PM) Bullfrog Debut! Acoustic duo with a twist. Combining looping software with use of software instrumentation to get a deeply layered, rich soundscape. Great care is taken in crafting lyrics that accentuate the music. Combine their approach with wonderful harmonies, and Little Red Tempo is an act you won't want to miss! www.facebook.com/l/3282560eLa0Zbxhft68g6motdhg; www.archive.org/search.php?query=chad%20harter (all one link - no spaces)
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» Quizzo |
09-14-2010 |
 Test your brain on beer! Like team trivial pursuit. Free admission with prize giveaways and always lots of fun. No more than six per team.9pm every Tuesday!
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» Terry Rogers Duo |
09-15-2010 |
 Local Jazz Featuring the Vibraphone! Free Show! (7pm-10pm)
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» Charlie Moore & the Fantastic Four |
09-17-2010 |
 Jazz/Blues 8pm-11am / Free Show!
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» Sunday Brunch -Jazz Workshop |
09-19-2010 |
 Free Show! 12pm-4pm Enjoy the great sounds and collective musical experience of Burgess, Mitchell & Seal. This World class trio always features additional guest musicians and plays a very diverse set of standards and originals. Enjoy a delightful brunch while you listen! Truly a magical event not to be missed - make it your ritual! |
» Fronteir Ruckus |
09-20-2010 |
 Lyrical/Folk Rock www.frontierruckus.com www.myspace.com/frontierruckus 8pm-11am / Free Area Debut! “They may hail from up north — Michigan, to be specific — but Frontier Ruckus sing the sound of the South: delicate, finger-picked banjos, aching, oaky violin and the haunting voice of frontman Matthew Milia, who conjures what might happen had Neutral Milk Hotel’s Jeff Mangum been raised in a log cabin. Their songs are full of rich, rural details: frozen lakes, swaying trees, highway lights glowing in the deep night. Add to the mix baleful brass and trembling percussion, and you’ve got the perfect recipe for Gothic Americana.” – Rolling Stone “The literate angst and spare, elegant sound of 2010’s Deadmalls & Nightfalls, powered by a handful of acoustic instruments… and some tactfully applied horns… suggests a middle ground between the Palace Brothers and Sufjan Stevens, but the effect feels more like the shared experiences of Midwestern brethren than any conscious borrowing, and Milia and his bandmates give this album a full and satisfying sound without sacrificing the open spaces that add so much to the power of this music.”– All Music Guide
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» Quizzo |
09-21-2010 |
 Test your brain on beer! Like team trivial pursuit. Free admission with prize giveaways and always lots of fun. No more than six per team.9pm every Tuesday!
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» Keystone Cats |
09-22-2010 |
 Regional Jazz/Blues Free Show! 7pm-10pm
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» Shortwave Society |
09-24-2010 |
 Electronic/Pop/Post-Modern Jazz www.shortwavesociety.com www.myspace.com/shortwavesociety 10pm-1am / Five Dollars Shortwave Society fuses elements from orchestral and electronic soundscapes to create a unique accompaniment to their off-kilter pop songs. Violin, cello, and a sea of vocals weave intricate tapestries while guitar and pianos pulse, and electronic bleeps and blips fill every nook and cranny of your subconscious. These ladies and gents host a post-modern sojourn through jazz, pop, and chamber music traditions; equally at home in the dance club or the concert hall alike. The band is a musical collaboration of five Knoxville, Tennessee-based musicians. It began as a series of experiments in the laboratory of a local musical commune, intent on bridging gaps between musical genres. The project was spearheaded by brothers Grant and Curtis Geren and Jason Day, but took its final form with the addition of string divas Alexia Pantanizopoulos and Sarah Hurd. With Shortwave Society, the musical Mission Statement is simple, “to unearth and perform the common thread between all that is musical.” Execution of this goal is another matter, at times virtuosic, at times technological, but always heartfelt and human at its core. At the heart of Shortwave Society’s musical landscape lies songwriter, guitarist, and lead vocalist, Grant Geren. His willingness to delve into unconventional song structures, coupled with his knack for surreal lyricism, gives the band’s music its unique emotional identity. Pianist and arranger Jason Day augments these contributions. Day’s extensive jazz background floats subliminally behind his arrangements, drawing equally from classical, pop, and music from around the world. The project is advanced by Curtis Geren; a perpetual student of percussion instruments and electronic music. Cellist Alexia Pantanizopoulos and violinist Sarah Hurd complete the circle, adding the essential chamber music element.
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» Octavia & the Earthblood Blues Band |
09-25-2010 |
 Regional Blues/Roots/Jazz www.myspace.com/octaviabluesandjazz www.OctaviaBlues.com Five Dollars 10pm-1am Octavia plays a wicked harmonica and old-style finger pickin guitar, along with sultry & powerful vocals. She performs originals, blues classics, and selected Bessie Smith and Koko Taylor gems. Not only has she been known to play two blues harps at once, in one of her songs she holds a single note throughout an entire verse - audiences go wild waiting for her to turn blue and drop. You need to witness this show stopping stunt to believe it!
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» Sunday Brunch -Jazz Workshop |
09-26-2010 |
 Free Show! 12pm-4pm Enjoy the great sounds and collective musical experience of Burgess, Mitchell & Seal. This World class trio always features additional guest musicians and plays a very diverse set of standards and originals. Enjoy a delightful brunch while you listen! Truly a magical event not to be missed - make it your ritual! |
» Quizzo |
09-28-2010 |
 Test your brain on beer! Like team trivial pursuit. Free admission with prize giveaways and always lots of fun. No more than six per team.9pm every Tuesday!
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» Little Paris Jazz Trio |
09-29-2010 |
 Regional/Parisian Gypsy/Jazz Free Show! (7pm-9pm)
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