Central Wayne Arts Gathering

12/21/2024

Join Us January 18th Fo our monthly Coffeehouse open stage and concert with feature Artist Ginger Coyle. A set from New Jersey artist Ginger Coyle is like a hangout session with your best friend, one you haven’t seen in ages, yet as soon as you get together, you continue the last conversation like the chasm of time and distance never existed. Join us Saturday night Jan 18th as we welcome Ginger to Wayne. She will share songs from her latest album, “Higher Frequency” Come hangout!
Doors open at 6:30 for open stage sign-up and show starts at 6:55. Always a good Time!
https://www.soulmusicforconscioussouls.com/

12/17/2024

See You In 2025!
Central Wayne Arts Gathering Shows coming up.
January 18th Feature Performer Ginger Coyle
https://www.soulmusicforconscioussouls.com/?fbclid=IwY2xjawHOjp9leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHZdpu8rCgeLzbL0PwEfJLWoEYvUY307yCNlRA-TvDihs99h8Zfyv905fWg_aem_T7TDB489aCnUOeoD3uRvxQ
February 15th Feature Performers Wi******er Perry
http://www.winchesterperry.com/folkpop.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawHOjzJleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHYHSfjRCHDGLeUlt1hMjixqCMmiU4hojc7fAIASPKji_uBTrwFfVJcBu2A_aem_ee7fNtMIVM6bOc83Ssy8FQ
March 15th Feature Performer Tracy Colletto https://tracycollettomusic.com/
April 19th TBA
May 17th TBA

Home page of Tracy Colletto, a songwriter artist from Philadelphia

11/14/2024

Join us This Saturday November 16th, for an evening of music and entertainment featuring Mike Holliday, a singer-songwriter-storyteller from Pottstown, PA. Mike's songs and stories are sure to make you laugh, smile, shed a tear, and think. This is a great opportunity to enjoy a night out with friends and family, and experience the talents of a local artist.
Open stage starts at 7:00 - Sign up to play at 6:30 -2 songs under 10Min. Feature act starts around 8:15
Come out! Always a Good Time!

10/25/2024

Join us Saturday November 16th For our Open Stage and Concert, featuring Mike Holliday.
Mike Holliday is a Singer-Songwriter-Storyteller from Pottstown PA. When asked “What kind of songs do you write?” He replies: Songs that make you laugh, smile, shed a tear and think. He sings his songs and tells his stories in coffeehouses, cafés, listening rooms, parks, libraries and churches from here to Nebraska including: Godfrey Daniels, Musikfest and Steel City Coffee House.
Come out for a great night of music, always a good time!

10/19/2024

Join Us tomorrow night, October 19th for our Monthly Open stage and Feature Act. This Month Chris Adams and Lauren Adams. Chris Adams has performed on our stage many times and at least once with daughter Lauren. They are both accomplished songwriters and have recorded CD’s.
Chris’s voice is eloquent, expressive of both powerful feeling and subtle nuance. His voice intertwines around and through his guitar work, weaving a tapestry that rivets the listener. His lyrics draw on the rich depth of an expansive mind and a life lived with intensity and intention. Chris studied classical guitar at the Philadelphia Musical Academy, teaches guitar, and is a seasoned performer.
Lauren has traveled the country playing her songs for anyone who listened. She has a marvelous voice and adds great depth when singing with her dad.
Doors open at 6:30 Open Stage starts at 6:55 Followed by Concert at 8:10. Always a good time!

10/04/2024

Join Us October 19th for our Monthly Open stage and Feature Act. This Month Chris Adams and Lauren Adams. Chris Adams has performed on our stage many times and at least once with daughter Lauren. They are both accomplished songwriters and have recorded CD’s.
Chris’s voice is eloquent, expressive of both powerful feeling and subtle nuance. His voice intertwines around and through his guitar work, weaving a tapestry that rivets the listener. His lyrics draw on the rich depth of an expansive mind and a life lived with intensity and intention. Chris studied classical guitar at the Philadelphia Musical Academy, teaches guitar, and is a seasoned performer.
Lauren has traveled the country playing her songs for anyone who listened. She has a marvelous voice and adds great depth when singing with her dad.
Doors open at 6:30 Open Stage starts at 6:55 Followed by Concert at 8:10. Always a good time!

09/10/2024

The Central Wayne Arts Gathering Presents it 2024/25 Season Opener 3:00PM to 9:30PM Saturday September 21 Local Musicians and Artists Playing and Displaying all afternoon! Art activities for all...

09/06/2024

Join Us September 21st for our season opener and our expanded art festival and music extravaganza! Starting at 3PM we will have art activities, original local art on display and for sale. Also live local music all afternoon into the evening. This will be capped off with our open stage and then our feature act Al Bien and Friends. For a complete schedule of the even visit https://www.jeffkimsey-carroll.com/wayne-arts-gathering
Come out for an amazing art experience, please bring friends!
Grab some of the great-take food in Wayne and come out for a dinner concert.
"Central Wayne Arts Gathering, Always a Good Time"

08/05/2024

Join us September 21st for our open stage and Feature act Al Bien And Friends. The September show will Be Special with extended hours Starting at 3pm with events and entertainment right up to the feature act at 8Pm. Stay Tuned fo a complete schedule as the afternoon and evening evolves. https://www.jeffkimsey-carroll.com/wayne-arts-gathering

05/18/2024

Join us tonight Saturday May 18th for our open stage and Concert featuring Emmet Robinson, Singer, Guitarist, Coffeehouse Entertainer Songs and Stories
Old, New, Borrowed and Blue
Emmet Robinson presents an engaging variety of familiar and original tunes, new songs by writers not yet widely known and a variety of humorous material.
Emmet has entertained more than 3,000 club, concert and TV audiences from coast to coast. He’s also appeared with other folk artists such as Eric Andersen, Jamie Brockett, The Country Gentlemen, John Denver, The Greenbriar Boys, Patrick Sky, Michael Peter Smith, Townes Van Zant and Dave Van Ronk,
Emmet Has been a part of the Central Wayne Arts Gathering for many years and we are thrilled to have him on our stage once again!
Doors Open at 6:30 for open stage sign-up. Show starts at 6:55
Set up Begins at 5:00 if you like to set-up stages and sound -Help is always welcome.

05/15/2024

Join us this Saturday May 18th for our open stage and Concert featuring Emmet Robinson, Singer, Guitarist, Coffeehouse Entertainer Songs and Stories
Old, New, Borrowed and Blue
Emmet Robinson presents an engaging variety of familiar and original tunes, new songs by writers not yet widely known and a variety of humorous material.
Emmet has entertained more than 3,000 club, concert and TV audiences from coast to coast. He’s also appeared with other folk artists such as Eric Andersen, Jamie Brockett, The Country Gentlemen, John Denver, The Greenbriar Boys, Patrick Sky, Michael Peter Smith, Townes Van Zant and Dave Van Ronk,
Emmet Has been a part of the Central Wayne Arts Gathering for many years and we are thrilled to have him on our stage once again!
Doors Open at 6:30 for open stage sign-up. Show starts at 6:55
Set up Begins at 5:00 if you like to set-up stages and sound -Help is always welcome.

04/30/2024

Join us Saturday May 18th for our open stage and Concert featuring Emmet Robinson
Singer, Guitarist, Coffeehouse Entertainer Songs and Stories
Old, New, Borrowed and Blue
Emmet Robinson presents an engaging variety of familiar and original tunes, new songs by writers not yet widely known and a variety of humorous material.
Emmet has entertained more than 3,000 club, concert and TV audiences from coast to coast. He’s also appeared with other folk artists such as Eric Andersen, Jamie Brockett, The Country Gentlemen, John Denver, The Greenbriar Boys, Patrick Sky, Michael Peter Smith, Townes Van Zant and Dave Van Ronk,

Emmet Has been a part of the Central Wayne Arts Gathering for many years and we are thrilled to have him on our stage once again!

Doors Open at 6:30 for open stage sign-up. Show starts at 6:55

Set up Begins at 5:00 if you like to set-up stages and sound -Help is always welcome.

04/13/2024

Join us one week from today, Saturday April 20th for our monthly open stage and Feature performer Diana Neri.
Diana Neri is a singer, songwriter who draws upon her own personal experiences as themes for her songs. She offers a variety of folk, blues, standards, pop, and original styles presented with an open, warm, and playful connection with the audience. Diana has performed numerous times at the Central Wayne Arts Gathering and Unity Coffeehouse in West Chester. In addition, Diana has been a Musician on Call thru WXPN in Philadelphia at Children’s and St. Christopher’s Hospital. She also performs for Church groups, Senior Citizens, and for People with Disabilities.
Diana has provided music enrichment classes for special needs children over three summers for Tredyffrin/Easttown school district where she taught Special Education. She has also written the music to a children’s play - Dance Night - written by her late friend and collaborator, Phyllis Lane. It is always a treat to have Diana on our stage!
The Show this month will be in the upstairs hall.
Doors open at 6:30 and is when open stage sign up begins
Show starts at 6:55

03/22/2024

Join us Saturday April 20th for our monthly open stage and
Feature performer Diana Neri
Diana Neri is a singer, songwriter who draws upon her own personal experiences as themes for her songs. She offers a variety of folk, blues, standards, pop, and original styles presented with an open, warm, and playful connection with the audience. Diana has performed numerous times at the Central Wayne Arts Gathering and Unity Coffeehouse in West Chester. In addition, Diana has been a Musician on Call thru WXPN in Philadelphia at Children’s and St. Christopher’s Hospital. She also performs for Church groups, Senior Citizens, and for People with Disabilities.

Diana has provided music enrichment classes for special needs children over three summers for Tredyffrin/Easttown school district where she taught Special Education. She has also written the music to a children’s play - Dance Night - written by her late friend and collaborator, Phyllis Lane. It is always a treat to have Diana on our stage!
The Show this month will be in the upstairs hall.
Doors open at 6:30 and is when open stage sign up begins
Sho starts at 6:55

03/16/2024

Join us Tonight March 16th for our Open Stage and feature performer Denise Moser!
Denise has been a performer on our stage for almost 40 years. She is a singer/songwriter and a writer of custom songs and flash fiction. She touches hearts by revealing her own. Denise’s writing is insightful, clever, and brave. Denise has been thrilled to open shows for David Wilcox, John Gorka, Lucy Kaplansky and many more. Songs from her albums, Bright Side Up and Here Right Now, have been played on various traditional and internet radio stations including WXPN in Philadelphia.
"Denise's songs shine a mindful light on the everyday things of our lives, reflecting on their deeper meanings. Her voice is direct, honest, lovely and she leaves you feeling like you've found a new friend." (Anne Hills, singer/songwriter)

02/22/2024

Join us March 16th for our Open Stage and feature performer Denise Moser!
Denise has been a performer on our stage for almost 40 years. She is a singer/songwriter and a writer of custom songs and flash fiction. She touches hearts by revealing her own. Denise’s writing is insightful, clever, and brave. Denise has been thrilled to open shows for David Wilcox, John Gorka, Lucy Kaplansky and many more. Songs from her albums, Bright Side Up and Here Right Now, have been played on various traditional and internet radio stations including WXPN in Philadelphia.

"Denise's songs shine a mindful light on the everyday things of our lives, reflecting on their deeper meanings. Her voice is direct, honest, lovely and she leaves you feeling like you've found a new friend." (Anne Hills, singer/songwriter)

02/17/2024

DO NOT let this little bit of snow stop you from coming out tonight! Tonight, Saturday February 17th is our open stage and our feature performer Jack Greenwald. Jack has performed on our stage as a feature artist and we are very excited to welcome him back. Jack is a left-handed guitarist originally from Scotland. He has an interest in a wide variety of music, including folk from both sides of the Atlantic, often traditional, as well as popular music from the sixties onwards.
He is joined by his good friend Millard, guitarist extraordinaire, songwriter and producer, who will accompany him. Join us for a great night of song.
Doors open at 6:30 to sign up for the open stage. Show begins at 7:00 Bring a snack to share if you want!
I will start setting up at 5:00 if you like to help setup stages!
Jeff

02/13/2024

Be sure to be there this coming Saturday February 17th for open stage and our feature performer Jack Greenwald. Jack has performed on our stage as a feature artist and we are very excited to welcome him back. Jack is a left-handed guitarist originally from Scotland. He has an interest in a wide variety of music, including folk from both sides of the Atlantic, often traditional, as well as popular music from the sixties onwards.
He is joined by his good friend Millard, guitarist extraordinaire, songwriter and producer, who will accompany him. Join us for a great night of song.
Doors open at 6:30 to sign up for open stage. Show begins at 7:00