Homegrown Music Café - Upcoming Shows

Homegrown Music Café - @ St. Gerard Majella Church

Now in its third year,

Homegrown has raised thousands of dollars to help feed hungry Long Islanders!

All Shows start at 8:00 p.m.

There is a $5.00 suggested donation at the door.

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Coming June 9th

Kerry Kearney and Maria Fairchild

Performing Appalachian Diaries

Kerry Kearney, a slide guitar master, plays and works his instrument to limits that amaze even the most seasoned musician or cultured music fan. The sounds that Kerry creates from his vintage, stock and custom made guitars are as unique as his song writing and original melodies. Kerry Kearney’s style, which is referred to as “Psychedelta,” is his own brand of music containing an upbeat mix of American Roots, Blues and Rock. He has continued to experience an overwhelming and positive response over the radio and especially when he performs live. Kerry was voted "Best Guitarist of 1999!" by the LI Voice and “Bluesman of the Year 2004” by the Long Island Blues Society. He is also the recipient of the prestigious Long Island Sound Award(L.I.S.A.) from the Long Island Music Hall of Fame. www.KerryKearneyOfficial.com Maria Fairchild is known as one of the top “clawhammer” banjo players in the Northeast. Always expanding musical boundaries, she has successfully added the banjo’s rhythmic drive to a variety of genres, playing with jazz guitar, African djembe and Celtic fiddle to name a few. Blending traditional folk and southern Appalachian music with a contemporary backbeat, Maria’s unique style has dazzled audiences in the Pacific Northwest, Canada and England as well as her native Long Island, where she’s a familiar face on the acoustic and bluegrass circuits. Her solo CD “Celebration” features both original tunes and classic rock covers and has been featured on many radio shows. www.MariaFairchild.com In Maria and Kerry’s innovative CD “Appalachian Diaries” the banjo meets the blues -- a long overdue stylistic collaboration that’s winning over folkies, bluegrassers and blues lovers alike.

Also Appearing

We're All Just Passing Through

In the short 8 1/2 months since We're All Just Passing Through released their debut EP, "Bedroom Recordings, Vol. 1", the album which The Unsigned Find states to include "three brilliantly done tracks", over 1,000 ...downloads of the album had already been accounted for. Performances at CMJ Music Marathon, radio airplay, a music video for the single "Nobody Picks A Fist Fight In New York City", coverage on television and in The New York Times and Long Island Pulse, and being included on Paraddidle Records "Best of Long Island: 2010" CD have definitely helped achieve all of this. However, after seeing the band live, you realize the true reason why success has quickly found this band from Long Island, New York.

Having started off as a solo project by Travis Johnides, former guitarist for Long Island punk band The Goodwill, We're All Just Passing Through eventually became a duo which includes sister, Alexa Johnides. Travis took his experiences with The Goodwill, which consisted of releasing albums nationwide and touring with and opening for bands such as My Chemical Romance, Fallout Boy, AFI, The All-American Rejects, fellow Long Islanders Taking Back Sunday, Brand New, and more, and applied it to his songwriting and overall enthusiasm towards his new project. "I've always been blown away by the thought of writing a song in my bedroom and having someone else eventually listen to it miles and miles away. I've always dreamt of writing, recording, and releasing my own songs, so this band has been a dream come true."

We're All Just Passing Through released "Bedroom Recordings, Vol. 2", another 3 song EP, on June 21, 2011. On December 21, 2011 they released the acclaimed video for "Everybody Needs A Friend", the first single off the album. Travis states that this recording is "less moody than Vol. 1." "It's an extremely upbeat, positive album and we are very excited for everyone to hear it." And as Snobs Music stated in their "Bedroom Recordings, Vol.1" review, "Adding the "Volume 1" qualifier to the title indicates that there should be more volumes to come. That would be a very good thing."

And

Sarah Dow

Just stepping out from high school, Sarah Dow is an aspiring singer and songwriter. Throughout her years of school, she has developed a distinct taste for music. Her experiences at All State Women's Choir, Music Ministry Alive, and All Country Jazz, has allowed her to immerse herself in a wide variety of music. Using her delicate piano skills and dynamic voice, her music truly speaks her heart. You are in for a special treat as this is her first solo debut of her unique musical collection.

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Mark your calendars! July 28th at 6:30, pm

Our Third Annual Outdoor Summer Concert

FREE FREE FREE FREE

On the back lawn of St. Gerard Majella Church

300 Terryville Rd. Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776

Featuring

Andrew Gabriel, Hazel Moon

Last Charge of the Light Horse and Sunrise Skyline

Bring a cooler, Picnic Basket. Blanket and Lawn Chair

FREE FREE FREE FREE

Come enjoy an evening of original music under the stars.