Pub Can Records

Join us on Saturday the 25th of July at 8pm to celebrate Mark Rice’s long-awaited full-length release, TOPOGRAPHY OF A BIRD. This CD Release Party will be the second of two, the first being for all of his close friends, family, and fans in Pittsburgh, and this being for all of us here in the Philadelphia area.

Mark will be performing the album in its entirety, accompanied by vocalist and violinist, Sissy Clemens; pianist and keyboardist, Chris LaRosa; bassist, Tom Swope; percussionist, Verien Brotzman; and of course Mark’s producer and loyal sidekick, Dave Young.

Also taking the stage will be performer and good friend, DAN COLLINS, to start us off. And we may also be delightfully treated to a few songs by the stunning SISSY CLEMENS.

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Burlap and Bean Coffee Shop
204 South Newtown Street Rd
Newtown Square, PA 19073
484-427-4547
Saturday July 25, 2009
8:00pm
$5

www.BurlapandBean.com

On April 11th, just 2 weeks away, we will be throwing a party at the Union Project in Pittsburgh, PA, to celebrate one of our proudest moments in Pub Can’s humble existence. Mark Rice, our first signed artist, after about 3 years of hard work and patience, has just completed his first full length album, along with the guidance of producer, Dave Young. Mark and a number of friends will be sharing the stage to provide a great atmosphere of music and entertainment, while the new CDs and other special hand made items will be available for purchase. Come prepared to support Mark and show your love for his music, as we celebrate such a wonderful achievement.

“TOPOGRAPHY OF A BIRD” CD Release Party
Saturday, April 11th, 2009
7:00pm-10:00pm

The Union Project
801 North Negley Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 1520

Check out the Union Project online.

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Mark, who recently moved to the ‘Burgh (Pittsburgh, that is) to pursue work opportunities, is coming back to Philly for one night at the Burlap and Bean! The ‘Burgh is a place he knows well and he even references it and the whole region in an autobiographical song called Ohio. Come out to support Mark as this is one of his only shows in Philly for some time. He’ll be playing with his trusty side-kick and producer Dave Young. You can’t beat a free show and great fair trade coffee.

Burlap and Bean
Shops at Springton Pointe
204 South Newtown Street Rd
Newtown Square, PA 19073
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Liz Dieleman will be playing a show this Saturday evening at the Hideout Brewing Company in Grand Rapids, MI. Those of you from Pennsylvania wishing to see her play may decide to make the trip to show your support… But then again, the price of gas… Nonetheless, it is great to see her doing well and continuing to play out.

I have no information other than what is listed here, but I just wanted to keep everyone updated as to her happenings. For more info, check out her myspace: http://www.myspace.com/lizdieleman

The Project for Nuclear Awareness presents Peace Jam 2008, a youth-focused concert featuring local Philadelphia acoustic musicians. All concert proceeds will support our Youth Leadership Network, which aims to educate and empower college students and young adults, aged 18-30, to support public awareness of, and action on, nuclear weapons policy.

Come on out on April 3rd to show your support of a worthy cause and check out Mark Rice along with other great local philly artists. This will actually be the first time Mark has played out formally since taking his hiatus to work on his upcoming full-length 2008 release. Singing with him at the show will be newly found band member, Sissy Clemens, and of course his trusty sidekick and producer, Dave Young.

World Cafe Live (upstairs)
3025 Walnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Also Performing:

Oud Blues

Katie Barbato and the SleepWells

Dan Collins

The Parsnip Revolt

Liz Dieleman, who a little while ago left the east coast for a short time to pursue academic and other interests in Michigan, has returned to rock The Big Apple. She will be playing at 169 Bar on Thursday, October 25th at 10:00pm. This is her first time to play New York City and as rumors have it, it sounds as though she may be taking up residency there.

169 Bar
Rutgers St and East Broadway,
New York City, NY 10002

Come on out to the Tritone on South St. this Thursday night June 21st at 10pm for some great music. Mark Rice will have Verien Brotzman and Dave Young along to accompany him. This is one you won’t want to miss.

The Tritone
1508 South St
Philadelphia, PA 19146

It has been about a month since we last saw Verien on the scene. Reports are that he’s been in the studio working on tracks for a new full length, but he confirms that the work has been slow. Apparently, circumstances have been a little rough for the poor guy.

This friday night, May 25th, he will be gracing the town of Roxborough with his presence. And what a presence it is! This guy really knows how to have a good time. Come on out to the Crossroads and start your Memorial Day weekend off right.

Crossroads Coffee House
6156 Ridge Avenue
Roxborough, PA

Mark will be at the Bubble Tea House in University City (Philadelphia) tonight to play for all of the guests of this wonderful establishment. Check out the Bubble Tea House on myspace. They have all types of beverage available as well as wonderful food. The best part of the show is that it is entirely FREE to attend. Most of the time we pay 5 or 6 bucks to see Mark play in places where there is standing room only. This time you pay nothing, and you can enjoy a table or booth to relax and socialize at while you listen to the sweet sounds of marks soothing voice pumped through the house pa system.

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The Tritone
1508 South Street
Philadelphia, PA

Come see Mark Rice with band at the Raven Lounge this Monday night. Show begins at 9pm. Click below for directions.

The Raven Lounge
1718 Sansom St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103

The Verien show at the Crossroads Coffeehouse in Roxborough scheduled for this Friday, March 30th has been cancelled.

For those of you planning to hit the Raven Lounge this evening, March 19th, there has been a scheduling error and there will no longer be an appearance made by Rice and band. However, it looks as though there may be another date to replace it for Monday night, April 2nd. We will post more when we recieve confirmation.

We’ve just booked some new shows. Click on the “shows” tab above and find out when you can see Mark and Verien hit the stage.

VERIEN steps onto the stage for a night of sweet love and romance. Bring your significant other to the luxurious Mansion at Rittenhouse on Valentine’s Day night to see VERIEN at 11pm. Doors open at 9pm and cover is 5 dollars.

The Mansion at Rittenhouse
121 S. 19th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103

This Sunday night will be an opportunity that no one will want to miss out on. Mark Rice and Band will be headlining an evening of great local talent in a bar that is just as much in the heart of old city as it is in the heart of the Philly music scene. The Khyber, on Second and Market, has hosted just about every band whether local or not, and on Sunday night Mark Rice has a chance to make his debut on that very stage.

Doors will be opening up at 8pm, and Mark is expected to go on sometime after 11:30pm. Joining him will be percussionist Verien Brotzman and guitarist Dave Young, and they will be playing for somewhere around 45 minutes to an hour.

Come on down Sunday night and show your support!

Two internet based radio broadcasts featuring independent music have approached Mark Rice about airing his tunes and even hosting him for an interview.

Radio Volta

This Sunday evening December 17th from 8pm-9pm Radio Volta, a local online broadcast, will be hosting Mark Rice in the studio along with a couple other Acoustic Philly supported artists. We expect to hear some dialog and possibly as many as 4 songs performed live by Mark in the studio.

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Pod Bean – Indie Music Sampler Podcast

Indie Music Sampler is a weekly podcast based out of Oregon playing genres from acoustic to rock. Mark was recently approached by “Paul the Music Lover” from IMS asking permission to feature one of Mark’s songs on one of the next podcasts.

I’ve listened to a couple of these podcasts and it sounds like they are reaching out very far into the depths of american subculture to find the varied list of artists they play. It really is a great way for artists to get their music heard. Check them out at ims.podbean.com

You can listen to the podcasts straight from their website or you can subscribe to them using just about any RSS feed reader out there.

Come on out to the Tritone on South St. this Wednesday night December 13th at 10pm for a drink and some good music. Mark Rice will have Verien Brotzman and Dave Young along to accompany him. This is one you won’t want to miss.

The Tritone
1508 South St
Philadelphia, PA 19146

This Friday night will be a show you don’t want to miss! Mark Rice will be perfoming on stage with band in full force in the Grape Room at the Great Street Pub in Mayunk. They are the first to go on around 7pm and tickets sold at the door will be $10. Come on out this Friday night for what is sure to be an excellent show.

The Grape Street Pub
4100 Main St.
Philadelphia, PA

This Tuesday night from 7-8 WQHS DJ Sam McDermott will be hosting our very own and beloved Mark Rice live in the studio to talk a little and sing a tune or two. Show your support by tuning in and listen. Click the link below.

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The Treehouse Coffee House
690 Haddon Ave
Collingswood, NJ

On Saturday night Mark will be stepping up to the mic around 6:00pm with no one to accompany him but his trusty acoustic guitar and smooth voice, although there is always the chance of one Verien Brotzman showing up with a box or something to bang on. It is expected that he will be on for at least a solid 45 minute set, after which he will yield the mic to popular local act, Juniper Jazz Trio.

In the past, fans of Rice’s music have recieved a poor reputation for being a bit stingy with their New Jersey show support. When asked, one fan responded quite frankly, ” …Free show my ass! It costs 3 bucks to get home from it.” Rice has commented only to say that he does not appreciate these fans’ attitudes but understands where they are coming from, however all are equally welcome to attend any show that he is playing, either in Pennsylvania or New Jersey.

Come one, come all to the Treehouse this Saturday night!