Jon Pogorelskin is a Maryland born Blues/Americana singer songwriter. Jon has been entertaining audiences, large and small, here and in Europe for the better part of 50 years. His songs have been referred to as musical novelas, short movies due to their visual lyrics. Playing acoustic guitar as well as steel-bodied resonator guitar Jon can conjure up a tasteful array of musical moods to accompany his unique musical stories. If you get a chance to see Jon live, don't pass it up. He's guaranteed to please.
Songwriter E.G. Phillips comes from a country called the Midwest. He creates lyric driven songs with his own special blend of whimsy and cinematic imagery which he uses to give a wry take on dealing with the longings of the heart and the madness of existence. You could call his music jazz-infused alternative Americana — "Bob Dylan with flatted fifths" or "lounge music that falls somewhere between Tom Waits and They Might Be Giants." E.G. is the sole proprietor and sole member of the fake band "Ducks With Pants."

Stephen Forte started out as a drummer at the young age of 7 learning drum patterns from his brother in a Dayton Ohio basement. Later, he picked up the guitar and mandolin playing out with bands the Beer Pagans, Anachronauts, and the May Darts in the mid-90s Dayton Ohio indie scene. After some interference from life, he found himself playing garage rock and blues with a San Francisco combo called The Panties. After another stint of interference from life, Stephen is back with a series of clues/folk/rock tunes heavy on 8th notes, Travis picking and melody.
Rick Mixter writes, “I am an adult child of the 60s who plays and writes in several genres: solo fingerstyle guitar instrumentals, acoustic-based songs, and rock & roll. I have often played my smartass original rockers at the Chit-Chat with my band, The TFabs. I welcome this chance to present a selection of my acoustic songs again at the Chit-Chat.

CHIT CHAT CAFE SEPTEMBER 14

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