The night before, it’s the Preview Concert at Steel City Coffeehouse, March 14th. Two great events in Phoenixville, PA to celebrate songs and the people who write them, featuring acclaimed writers from all over the country.

Fri., March 14, 8 p.m., $15Preview Concert at Steel City Coffeehousefeaturing Red Molly and Jud CaswellBridge St., Phoenixville, PA
www.steelcitycoffeehouse.com

Sat., March 15, Doors open 7:00p.m, Showtime 7:30pm., $15Finals showcase for the Plowshares Songwriting Competition Rt. 23 and Whitehorse Rd., Phoenixville, PA
www.plowsharesmusic.org
www.myspace.com/plowsharesmusic

Featuring Showcase Finalists:
Jenny Goodspeed (Massachusetts)
Tim LaBorie (Pennsylvania)
Denise Jordan Finley (New York)
Patrick Fitzsimmons (New Jersey)
Angela Sheik (Delaware)
Dan Gonzalez (Massachusetts)
Kierstin Gray (New York)
Robby Hecht (Tennessee)

Each contestant will perform solo in front of a small audience and panel of judges for the chance at the Grand Prize. The room is intimate and quiet, with no mechanical noise sources (that’s right, no cappuccinos!). It’s always an amazing evening for performers and audience alike! The features this year are Red Molly and last year’s winner, Jud Caswell. Tickets available only at the door.

Directions: Plowshares Coffee House is located in Schuylkill Friends Meeting House, onWhitehorse Road at Route 23 (Valley Forge Road) in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. The meeting house sits up behind a CITGO station on Route 23.

>From Delaware and points south:Take I – 95 to 476 North (aka “Blue Route”)Take 476 for 16 miles to exit 16A for 76 West (aka “Schuylkill Expwy.”)Take 76 West for approx. 4 miles to exit at Mall Blvd. (exit 327)Follow exit ramp around to the right until you hit Rt. 23 (N. Gulph Rd.)Turn right for Rt. 23 west, for approx. 7 miles into PhoenixvilleTurn right at light (Citgo gas station) onto Whitehorse Road.

>From Philadelphia:Take 76 West (Schuylkill Expwy.)Exit at Mall Blvd. (exit 327)Follow exit ramp around to the right until you hit Rt. 23 (N. Gulph Rd.)Turn right for Rt. 23 West, for approx. 7 miles into PhoenixvilleTurn right at light (Citgo gas station) onto Whitehorse Road.

>From NJ (points east) and Central PA (points west):Take PA Turnpike (east or west) to exit 326 for Valley ForgeAfter toll booth, immediately merge right onto Gulph Road (exit 327)Gulph Rd. becomes Route 23 West.Take 23 West for approx. 7 miles into PhoenixvilleTurn right at light (Citgo gas station) onto Whitehorse Road.

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