Concert Calendar
SATURDAY, February 9, 2019, 8:00 PM
Music for the New Revolution Showcase Concert
Music For the New Revolution is podcast produced by David Heitler-Klevans and Rodney
Whittenberg about music and progressive social issues - contemporary political, topical, and
protest music on a wide variety of subjects and from an eclectic selection of genres. This concert,
a showcase of 4 local acts in this spirit, will be broadcast on Facebook Live and recorded for future
podcasts, and each act will be interviewed before their set. David is a graduate of the Oberlin
Conservatory, a composer, and a teacher of music appreciation classes, and performs in Two of a
Kind and Acoustic Blender, and Rodney is a music producer and singer/songwriter.
Rodney Whittenberg is an Emmy award-winning composer and an Emmy nominated
filmmaker. He is the founder of Melodyvision, an audio music and video production company.
His professional work, no matter the client, seems to center around social issues, community
service, and political action. From the children’s CD “We Stood Up,” a celebration and
reflection on the civil rights, to his latest film, a look at the impact of secondary trauma of
teachers/first responders/firefighters/police, Rodney’s passion for music and film is followed
closely by his love of civics, history, and politics. As a lifelong creator of political music he
always wished there was an outlet for contemporary political art. He and David Heitler-Klevans
are the perfect team to bring political music to the public.
Singer/songwriter Paulina Earthsong (Pauline Houston McCall) is a consummate activist.
"Music is another beautiful way of speaking to the world." Pauline is 1/2 of the duo Spiritual
Thunder, a powerhouse freak/folk/blues duo that connects us to the soul, through their
thunderous vibrations. From the wailing raw vocals of Pauline Houston McCall reminiscent of
Janis Joplin and Mahaliah Jackson to the fiery guitar work of Robb McCall, Spiritual Thunder is
a soul-shaking redemption. Pauline is the founder of highly interactive children's music and
movement program "Puddle Jumpers", and is also co-founder of Raising Music.
MC/Poet/Songwriter Kuf Knotz and classically trained Harpist/Guitarist/Pianist/Vocalist Christine
Elise have combined forces to create positive,forward-thinking music driven by a strong message.
Both foster community growth through musical expression and offer motivational creative arts
workshops and performances at hospitals, schools and community centers. Their mission is to use
the power of music, personal experience and empathetic relation to help individuals grow to meet
their fullest potential. Christine has a passion for community music therapy, and has facilitated
group sessions in the USA, South Africa, Peru and Jamaica. Kuf is one of today’s fastest emerging
alternative artists who has opened for The Roots, Common, Arrested Development, Josh Ritter,
and Bruce Springsteen. In addition to his musical talent, Kuf has a passion for supporting the
community by participating in food and clothing drives, cancer benefits, and disaster reliefs.
Voices Rising Philly (VRP) is a group founded and led by Jane Hulting, Music Director at the
Unitarian Universalist Church of the Restoration in Mt. Airy and former director of Anna Crusis
Women's Choir. VRP was formed in reaction against the results of the 2016 election, to sing at
rallies, marches, vigils, protests and other political events. VRP is a chorus with members from a
wide range of singing experience who share a belief in the power of music to affect social
change. VRP continues the musical traditions of the Labor and Civil Rights movements,
combining music from the past with contemporary songs of struggle and resistance. The group
has an overall membership of around 400 singers, with flexible participation at various events in
the Philadelphia area.
DOORS OPEN AT 7:30
CONCERT STARTS AT 8:00
DONATION: (Sliding Scale) $11-40*
FOR CHILDCARE, PLEASE PHONE (215) 848-6246; RESERVE BY FEBRUARY 4
*HALF PRICE FOR NO-WAGE OR LOW-WAGE FOLKS
Visit https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=folk or “The Folk Factory” facebook page
(Like it if you do to receive notifications!) or www.folkfactory.org, or email polson@igc.org, or
call 215-848-6246 for information about advance tickets.
The concert is wheelchair accessible, as are all Folk Factory events!
Music for the New Revolution Showcase Concert
Music For the New Revolution is podcast produced by David Heitler-Klevans and Rodney
Whittenberg about music and progressive social issues - contemporary political, topical, and
protest music on a wide variety of subjects and from an eclectic selection of genres. This concert,
a showcase of 4 local acts in this spirit, will be broadcast on Facebook Live and recorded for future
podcasts, and each act will be interviewed before their set. David is a graduate of the Oberlin
Conservatory, a composer, and a teacher of music appreciation classes, and performs in Two of a
Kind and Acoustic Blender, and Rodney is a music producer and singer/songwriter.
Rodney Whittenberg is an Emmy award-winning composer and an Emmy nominated
filmmaker. He is the founder of Melodyvision, an audio music and video production company.
His professional work, no matter the client, seems to center around social issues, community
service, and political action. From the children’s CD “We Stood Up,” a celebration and
reflection on the civil rights, to his latest film, a look at the impact of secondary trauma of
teachers/first responders/firefighters/police, Rodney’s passion for music and film is followed
closely by his love of civics, history, and politics. As a lifelong creator of political music he
always wished there was an outlet for contemporary political art. He and David Heitler-Klevans
are the perfect team to bring political music to the public.
Singer/songwriter Paulina Earthsong (Pauline Houston McCall) is a consummate activist.
"Music is another beautiful way of speaking to the world." Pauline is 1/2 of the duo Spiritual
Thunder, a powerhouse freak/folk/blues duo that connects us to the soul, through their
thunderous vibrations. From the wailing raw vocals of Pauline Houston McCall reminiscent of
Janis Joplin and Mahaliah Jackson to the fiery guitar work of Robb McCall, Spiritual Thunder is
a soul-shaking redemption. Pauline is the founder of highly interactive children's music and
movement program "Puddle Jumpers", and is also co-founder of Raising Music.
MC/Poet/Songwriter Kuf Knotz and classically trained Harpist/Guitarist/Pianist/Vocalist Christine
Elise have combined forces to create positive,forward-thinking music driven by a strong message.
Both foster community growth through musical expression and offer motivational creative arts
workshops and performances at hospitals, schools and community centers. Their mission is to use
the power of music, personal experience and empathetic relation to help individuals grow to meet
their fullest potential. Christine has a passion for community music therapy, and has facilitated
group sessions in the USA, South Africa, Peru and Jamaica. Kuf is one of today’s fastest emerging
alternative artists who has opened for The Roots, Common, Arrested Development, Josh Ritter,
and Bruce Springsteen. In addition to his musical talent, Kuf has a passion for supporting the
community by participating in food and clothing drives, cancer benefits, and disaster reliefs.
Voices Rising Philly (VRP) is a group founded and led by Jane Hulting, Music Director at the
Unitarian Universalist Church of the Restoration in Mt. Airy and former director of Anna Crusis
Women's Choir. VRP was formed in reaction against the results of the 2016 election, to sing at
rallies, marches, vigils, protests and other political events. VRP is a chorus with members from a
wide range of singing experience who share a belief in the power of music to affect social
change. VRP continues the musical traditions of the Labor and Civil Rights movements,
combining music from the past with contemporary songs of struggle and resistance. The group
has an overall membership of around 400 singers, with flexible participation at various events in
the Philadelphia area.
DOORS OPEN AT 7:30
CONCERT STARTS AT 8:00
DONATION: (Sliding Scale) $11-40*
FOR CHILDCARE, PLEASE PHONE (215) 848-6246; RESERVE BY FEBRUARY 4
*HALF PRICE FOR NO-WAGE OR LOW-WAGE FOLKS
Visit https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=folk or “The Folk Factory” facebook page
(Like it if you do to receive notifications!) or www.folkfactory.org, or email polson@igc.org, or
call 215-848-6246 for information about advance tickets.
The concert is wheelchair accessible, as are all Folk Factory events!
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Open Stage/Open Circle
7:30 pm, 4th Thursday of most months $2-$5*
Doors open at 6:45pm. Come at least 15 minutes early to sign up for the Open Stage. Feel free to bring food and non-alcoholic beverages with you to eat before showtime. The Open Stage (maximums: 10 minutes/2 songs or pieces) normally lasts from 7:30 to 9:15, followed by a break, and then the Open Circle runs from 9:30-10:30. In the Open Circle, everyone present is invited to sing a song, read a poem, tell a story, request a song, or pass; songs are usually participatory. It's a great place to perform for the first time, or try out new material. Normal Open Stage/Open Circle.
*People's Choice Voting Dates* The Open Stage part of the evening involves People's Choice audience voting; a great way to earn a gig at the Folk Factory! People's Choice acts get a bonus for multiple performances (different months), but many acts have won a slot just from one appearance. Tell and bring your friends!
Doors open at 6:45pm. Come at least 15 minutes early to sign up for the Open Stage. Feel free to bring food and non-alcoholic beverages with you to eat before showtime. The Open Stage (maximums: 10 minutes/2 songs or pieces) normally lasts from 7:30 to 9:15, followed by a break, and then the Open Circle runs from 9:30-10:30. In the Open Circle, everyone present is invited to sing a song, read a poem, tell a story, request a song, or pass; songs are usually participatory. It's a great place to perform for the first time, or try out new material. Normal Open Stage/Open Circle.
*People's Choice Voting Dates* The Open Stage part of the evening involves People's Choice audience voting; a great way to earn a gig at the Folk Factory! People's Choice acts get a bonus for multiple performances (different months), but many acts have won a slot just from one appearance. Tell and bring your friends!
About the Folk Factory
The Folk Factory, based at the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Restoration in Mount Airy, is a forum for people interested in music of all kinds and progressive social change. Facilitated announcements of progressive events (marches, boycotts, etc.) can be made before the start of each event. The Folk Factory is an organizational affiliate of the People's Music Network for Songs of Freedom and Struggle, co-founded by Charlie King and Pete Seeger. Regular concerts are normally on the first or second Friday or Sunday of most months during the academic year, and an Open Stage/Open Circle is held on the fourth Thursday of most months. To volunteer or for more information, call (215) 848-6246.
If you have snail mail and/or email address changes, deletions, or additions, you can call us at 215-848-6246 or email us through this Web site. You can send any financial contributions (we suggest $5/yr or $15 for 5 yrs to help cover our copying and postage costs for snail mail, and other donations are gratefully appreciated!) to The Folk Factory, 6900 Stenton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19150. You can subscribe to receive email notices of upcoming events (no more than a couple a month). |
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More information about the Folk Factory: pollackjohnson@verizon.net