AcoustiCafe LIVE at RMU

AcoustiCafe has partnered with Robert Morris University to present "AcoustiCafe LIVE from RoMo's Cafe." The weekly show, hosted by singer-songwriter J. Shields, is slated for Fridays from 5pm to 7pm in the RoMo Cafe, located in RMU's Nicholson Building, and will feature behind-the-music interviews and performances by select AcoustiCafe artists.

Kicking off Friday, Feb. 15th will be Joel Lindsey and Lauren DeMichiei. The show will be broadcast live on RMU's new Internet radio station, which can be streamed from www.RMUradio.com.

Lauren "Shay" DeMichiei is the former frontwoman for the popular band Lushwell, and now has a new project called Dawn Canon. London native Joel Lindsey is often compared to Stevie Wonder (?). He is one of the hosts of the AcoustiCafe Open Stage.

Local singer-songwriters interested in being considered for a future AcoustiCafe LIVE are encouraged to sign-up to perform at the AcoustiCafe Open Stage held every Monday at Club Cafe on the South Side. AcoustiCafe LIVE from RoMo's Cafe is for all ages, admission is free and the public is welcome.

AcoustiCafé Brings Back Pittsburgh's #1 Open Stage

by: Maree Gallagher
TR Creative Services

Pittsburgh, PA - Club Café, widely regarded as the best listening room in the city, is pleased to host the return of AcoustiCafé's Open Stage starting Monday, January 7th at 7pm. This kickoff event will feature all three of AcoustiCafé's regular rotating hosts – Paul Tabachneck, Heather Kropf and Joel Lindsey. Fashioned after some of the high profile and wildly successful open stages in Nashville and New York City, AcoustiCafé's open stage intends to create a supportive environment for artists to network with their peers, test new music or haul out old favorites, and most importantly, extend their reach in the local scene. The open stage will also welcome talented touring artists.

AcoustiCafé is a volunteer promotional organization founded in the late nineties by Pittsburgh songwriters Mark Willson, Jerry Baum and Cherylann Hawk. During its heyday, it sponsored as many as five ongoing open stages, numerous concerts and other special events and served as a hub of information and support for local and touring musicians. For the last several years, AcoustiCafé has been on hiatus, but January's open stage marks the first phase of the organization's re-emergence. "We hope to create and foster a real scene for live music in Pittsburgh." remarked Willson. "There is a wealth of talent in the region, and we want to do all we can to support it." AcoustiCafé's plans include sponsoring music showcases to highlight the most popular open stage artists.

With free admission, drink specials, an early time slot, and the state-of-the-art sound and ambiance of Club Café, AcoustiCafé organizers expect this to become the most popular open stage in the region, both for the artists and music lovers. For more information on AcoustiCafé, or the open stage, please visit our Myspace or Club Cafe for more information