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PocoNotes LLC is a dream-turned-reality for us (Pat and Dolores),
two denizens of corporate America who, due to a life-changing
experience on September 11, 2001, decided to make the second half
of their lives count - in a big way.


Here are some articles, interviews and newsletters about who we are, what we're doing and...why we're doing it.
PocoNotes in the Press Read our newsletters Go to our Events page to
purchase tickets to our next event!
We got
an award !

PocoNotes is proud to have presented:

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Date

Event

Musical Artist

Venue

09/19/2015 "The Faces and Voices 4 " Bill Kirchen The Tripp House,
Scranton, PA.
01/25/2015 "Mardi Gras Stompin' II " The Storyville Stompers The Stanhope House,
Stanhope, NJ.
10/04/2014 "The Faces and Voices of The Blues III " Patrick Sweany The Tripp House,
Scranton, PA.
2/23/2014 "Mardi Gras Stompin' " The Storyville Stompers The Stanhope House,
Stanhope, NJ.
6/22/2013 "The Faces and Voices of the Blues, Too" Roy Book Binder with
Ed Randazzo and Bret Alexander
The Tripp House,
Scranton, PA.
9/15/2012 "Nawlins To NEPA" Spencer Bohren with
Ed Randazzo and Bret Alexander
The Tripp House,
Scranton, PA.
6/9/2012 "The Faces and Voices of the Blues" Jim Gavenus and Toby Walker The Tripp House,
Scranton, PA.
7/9/2011 "Rockabilly at The Hideout" Billy Rafalko's
Rockabilly and the 45s
The Hideout,
Lake Ariel, PA.
4/16/2011 "Darkling and the Bluebird Jubilee" Joe Crookston and Peter Glenville
with Billy Rogan
St. Mary's Center,
Scranton, PA.
2/19/2011 "Oh, Boy! Buddy Holly Tribute" Oh, Boy! Band The Hideout,
Lake Ariel, PA.
10/9/2010 "Going 'All In' with the Jack of Hearts" Jack Woodbridge St. Luke’s Episcopal Church,
Scranton, PA.
6/26/2010 "Jack Of Hearts" Jack Woodbridge St. Luke’s Episcopal Church,
Scranton, PA.
3/20/2010 "Trippin' at the Tripp House" Joe Crookston and Peter Glenville
with Pat Flynn and John Smith
The Tripp House,
Scranton, PA.
11/9/2008 The "Hear 'Em..." series Roy Book Binder and
The Young Geezers
The Comm,
Waverly, PA.
9/13/2008 The "Hear 'Em..." series Spencer Bohren and
Pat Flynn with John Smith
The Comm,
Waverly, PA.
6/28/2008 The "Hear 'Em..." series Patrick Sweany and Billy Rogan The Comm,
Waverly, PA.
4/12/2008 The "Hear 'Em..." series Toby Walker and Charles Havira The Comm,
Waverly, PA.
8/17/2007 The "Hear 'Em..." series Roy Book Binder and Robert Bobby The Hideout,
Lake Ariel, PA.
7/24/2007 "Hot Tuna Electric... In the Electric City" Hot Tuna Electric with
Oteil and The Peacemakers
Mellow Theater,
Scranton, PA.
2/17/2007 "Mardi Gras in The Hideout" Funk 'N Gumbo with
Indigo Moon Brass Band
The Hideout,
Lake Ariel, PA.
7/15/2006 "From NOLA To NEPA" the subdudes with
The Storyville Stompers
Mellow Theater,
Scranton, PA.

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PocoNotes in the Press
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Interview - WVIA - April 19, 2015
Erica Funke speaks with Bill Kirchen about the upcoming Faces And Voices 4 event which will take place in September, 2015 in Scranton, PA. Erica also speaks with the four photographers who will provide the Faces, Dave Whetsell whose cigar-box guitars will be on display and The Folks At PocoNotes: Dolores Hippler and Pat Harper. We're proud to count Erica as a friend. Erica doesn't just conduct an interview, she tells the story. (mp3)
 
Interview - WVIA - April 12, 2013, rebroadcast June 14, 2013
The ever-elegant Erica Funke speaks with Roy Book Binder, Jim Gavenus and Pat Harper about our upcoming event in June, The Faces And The Voices Of The Blues...Too. A true radio pro weaves together the people behind the stories. (mp3)
Interview - WVIA - April 04, 2014
We were honored, yet again, when Erica Funke invited The Folks from PocoNotes, Jim Gavenus and Dave Whetsell to come to teh WVIA-FM studios to talk about, The Faces And The Voices Of The Blues III. (mp3)
The Weekender - June 6, 2012
Blues to be Seen and Heard!!
The TimesTribune - June 10, 2012
Blues event brings rhythm to the Tripp House...
The Times-Tribune - June 4, 2012
Views of the Blues!
The Times-Tribune - June 4, 2012
Views of the Blues!
Happenings Magazine - June 1, 2012
Faces and Voices of the Blues!...Toby Walker and Jim Gavenus...
Go Lackawanna- June 3, 2012
Infused with Blues!...Toby Walker and Jim Gavenus.
WVIA Arts- May 31, 2012 (mp3)
ArtScene with Erika Funke!
Times-Leader June 1, 2012
These blues are born of imagination!
The Abington Journal - May 23, 2012
Infused with Blues!...Toby Walker and Jim Gavenus...
Electric City-The 570 - May 31, 2012
Toby and Jim..Ear Full: The Faces and Voices of the Blues!
The Abington Journal - February 9, 2011
A Nod to the Past...
The Abington Journal - April 13, 2011
Joe Crookston returns!
The Weekender- June 23, 2010
Karah Jennings gets Jack Woodbridge to open up about overcoming barriers and coming through.
The Abington Journal - June 23, 2010
Gerard Hetmann writes about Jack Woodbrige and his return to performance in Scranton.
The Times-Leader- June 21, 2010
Stephanie Longo speaks with Jack Woodbridge and they discuss his story and his "Special Homecoming" to Scranton.
The Abington Journal - March 17, 2010
Gerard Hetmann, from the Abington Journal writes about how and why we're bringing Joe Crookston to perform in Scranton.
The Weekender- March 17, 2010
Top writer Michael Lello spoke with Joe Crookston and cuts to the heart of the matter about folk music, and why that's important.
The Abington Journal - September 10, 2008
Don McGlynn, in his new role at the Abington Journal (congratulations Don!) writes about how Spencer Bohren's musical odyssey led him to PocoNotes, NEPA and Pat Flynn.
The Weekender- September 10, 2008
Nikki Mascali writes about Pat Flynn's forthcoming September 13 appearance with Spencer Bohen in Poconotes' the Hear 'Em At The Comm series. Story appears both in the Times-Tribune and The Weekender!
Concerts In Your Home - June 8, 2008
The prestigious house concert folks talking about what we're doing.
NEPA Business Journal - September 3, 2008
Ralph Nardone writes about PocoNotes and its effect on the audience, the musicians and the local music scene.
The Abington Journal - June 25, 2008
Chris Hughes writes about Toby Walker and Charles Havira before their June 28 appearance at the Waverly Community House.
Interview - WVIA - June 26, 2008
The incomparable Erica Funke speaks with Charles Havira, Billy Rogan and with us. One of the nicest people in radio makes us feel at home (mp3)
The Times-Tribune - April 11, 2008
Josh McAuliffe writes about the Hear 'Em At The Comm series and Patrick Sweeny and Billy Rogan before their April 12 appearance at the Waverly Community House.
The Weekender - April 9, 2008
Don McGlynn writes about Patrick Sweeny and Billy Rogan before their April 12 appearance in the Hear 'Em At The Comm series.
The Abington Journal - February 27, 2008
Chris Hughes writes about Billy Rogan and his upcoming April 12 appearance at the Waverly Community House.
The Antennal - September, 2007
The new Scranton arts scene publication profiled PocoNotes in its September 2007 issue.
WVIA - March 30, 2007
The first WVIA radio interview we ever did, with the incomparable Erica Funke. (mp3)
The Hideabout - June, 2006
A good look at who we are, what we're doing and... most importantly... why we're doing it.
The Times-Tribune - July 10, 2006
Nola to Nepa is coming!

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2015
PocoNotes Newsletter 2015-1  
PocoNotes Newsletter 2015-2  
2012
2013
2014
PocoNotes Newsletter 2012-3 PocoNotes Newsletter 2013-3
PocoNotes Newsletter 2012-2
PocoNotes Newsletter 2012-1  
2009
2010
2011
  PocoNotes Newsletter 2010-4
  PocoNotes Newsletter 2010-3
  PocoNotes Newsletter 2010-2
  PocoNotes Newsletter 2010-1  
2006
2007
2008

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 We got an award!
PocoNotes LLC was honored by The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce as the Small Business Spotlight Recipient For July 2008
Northeast Pennsylvania Business Journal - Small Business Spotlight Award

Thanks for our previous seasons!

PocoNotes has promised...
To bring quality musical artists to Northeastern Pennsylvania,
To provide a comfortable environment in which to see and hear them
and...
To treat you and the artists with respect.
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