Glenna Bell: Calendar

Sunday, February 5th, 2012

Pizzitola's Bar-B-Cue

Saturday, February 11th, 2012

Pizzitola's Bar-B-Cue

Saturday, February 18th, 2012

Pizzitola's Bar-B-Cue

Saturday, February 25th, 2012

Pizzitola's Bar-B-Cue

March 2012

Opa! Wine and Coffee Bar

Saturday, March 3rd, 2012

Pizzitola's Bar-B-Cue

Thursday, April 5th, 2012

Houston Community College - Pinemont Campus

Saturday, January 21st, 2012

Heights Ashbury Cafe

Saturday, January 21st, 2012

Pizzitola's Bar-B-Cue

Saturday, January 14th, 2012

Pizzitola's Bar-B-Cue

Saturday, January 7th, 2012

Pizzitola's Bar-B-Cue

Saturday, December 24th, 2011

Saturday, December 10th, 2011

Pizzitola's Bar-B-Cue

Sunday, December 4th, 2011

The Continental Club

'HITS FROM THE HILL' SUGARHILL CD IS AN AUDIO JOURNEY ACCOMPANYING LEGACY BOOK

Release party scheduled for Sunday, 12/4/11 at the Continental Club SugarHill Recording Studios releases its dual disc set entitled, "Hits from the Hill, Volume 1 & 2". The audio disc is the accompaniment of the book entitled House of Hits:The Story of Houston's Gold Star/SugarHill Recording Studios. "Hits from the Hill" is currently available for pre-order from iTunes.  

A CD release party and concert are planned in Houston on Sunday, December 4, 2011 at The Continental Club 2 - 6 p.m., 3700 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002 and will feature live performances by the Allen Oldies' Band w/Roy Head, Don Sanders, Champion Sisters, Chet Daniels, Kenny Cordray's Love Street, John Evans, Glenna Bell and Row Zero. The concert is free and and CD sales will benefit the Musicians' Benevolent Society.   

The commemorative compilation features 41 hit songs recorded at the legendary facility. When available, the original artists were asked to re-cut new versions, including "Treat Her Right" featuring Roy Head, as well as new classics. 

Co-producer and engineer Andy Bradley says, "The process of forty one songs and eight years of recording has been a magnificent labor of love by everyone involved. These two discs are a testament to the superb singers and musicians from Houston and Austin who donated their time and talent to this worthy project. The CD rocks!"    

WHAT: "Hits from The Hill" CD release party and concert

WHEN: Sunday, December 4, 2011, 2 - 6p.m., at The Continental Club, 3700 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002

MORE: For more information about SugarHill Recording Studios please contact Gina Miller at 713.926.4431

Saturday, November 26th, 2011

WLVR Radio

Saturday, November 26th, 2011

Godfrey Daniels Theater

Friday, November 25th, 2011

Hill Country Barbecue

The NYC based production company, There Goes The Trolley, will stage Glenna Bell's performance at Hill Country BBQ Friday night.  Glenna will be accompanied by NYC music veterans Jeff Eyrich on upright bass and Steve Kirkman on guitar.  Hill Country BBQ aims to bring an authentic Texas experience to the heart of the Big Apple.  Y'all come!

Saturday, November 19th, 2011

Pizzitola's Bar-B-Cue

Saturday, November 12th, 2011

Pizzitola's Bar-B-Cue

Saturday, November 5th, 2011

Pizzitola's Bar-B-Cue

Saturday, October 29th, 2011

Pizzitola's Bar-B-Cue

Saturday, October 22nd, 2011

Pizzitola's Bar-B-Cue

Friday, October 7th, 2011

KPIR 1420 AM

Tune in to this popular a.m. drive time news/sports talk show in the Dallas metropolitan area for a live update with Glenna Bell!

Saturday, October 1st, 2011

The White Swan

Hey, Everybody.  Well, I just got some bad news--The White Swan show tonight (Saturday, October 1) is cancelled because when we showed up at the club, there were already five heavy metal bands set up to play!  The venue double booked it.  I apologize if any of you don't get this email in time and make a trip to the East End for nothing.  At least Brian Molnar's  time here in Houston has been productive.  We enjoyed being on Laurapalooza Thursday on KPFT and had a good showing at Cactus music yesterday and Pizzitola's BBQ this afternoon.  Thanks to all of you who came out!

Saturday, October 1st, 2011

Pizzitola's Bar-B-Cue

with Brian Molnar from NY!

Friday, September 30th, 2011

Cactus Music

instore with Brian Molnar from NY!

Thursday, September 29th, 2011

90.1 KPFT

live radio appearance with Brian Molnar from NY!

Tuesday, September 27th, 2011

The White Swan

Saturday, September 24th, 2011

Pizzitola's Bar-B-Cue

Tuesday, September 20th, 2011

The White Swan

Saturday, September 17th, 2011

Pizzitola's Bar-B-Cue

Tuesday, September 13th, 2011

The White Swan

Saturday, September 10th, 2011

Pizzitola's Bar-B-Cue

Tuesday, September 6th, 2011

The White Swan

Tuesday, August 30th, 2011

The White Swan

Saturday, August 27th, 2011

Pizzitola's Bar-B-Cue

Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011

The White Swan

Saturday, August 20th, 2011

Pizzitola's Bar-B-Cue

Wednesday, August 17th, 2011

The Wildman Steve Radio Network

with host, Big Kev Ploghoft!

Tuesday, August 16th, 2011

The White Swan

Saturday, August 13th, 2011

Pizzitola's Bar-B-Cue

Friday, August 5th, 2011

Hill Country Barbecue

Monday, August 1st, 2011

Gizzi's Coffee

Friday, July 29th, 2011

Banjo Jim's

Wednesday, July 27th, 2011

PATH Cafe

Saturday, July 23rd, 2011

WLVR Radio

I'll be a guest deejay on Big Kev's show, spinning songs by some of my favorite artists and talking about why I like them so much!

Wednesday, July 20th, 2011

PATH Cafe

Monday, July 18th, 2011

Gizzy's

Friday, July 15th, 2011

Godfrey Daniels Theater

Check out Jack Williams at http://www.jackwilliamsmusic.com/

Y'all come!

Thursday, July 14th, 2011

Cafe Vivaldi

Sunday, July 10th, 2011

Starving Artist Cafe

Friday, June 24th, 2011

Gizzy's

http://www.gizzisnyc.com/gizzisdev/2011/06/legends-radio-event-2/

Y'all come!

Saturday, June 18th, 2011

Pizzitola's Bar-B-Cue

Saturday, June 18th, 2011

Heights Ashbury Cafe

Wednesday, June 15th, 2011

The Hideaway

Saturday, June 11th, 2011

Pizzitola's Bar-B-Cue

Wednesday, June 8th, 2011

The Hideaway

Saturday, May 28th, 2011

The Towne Crier

http://www.lipbone.com/

Friday, May 27th, 2011

WHDD 91.9 FM Robin Hood Radio

Friday, May 27th, 2011

Peekskill Coffeehouse

with Fred Gillen, Jr

http://www.fredgillenjr.com/

Thursday, May 26th, 2011

Music on 4 House Concerts

Dear Friends,

These are exciting days…our next show, May 26th… will be one that should be a must on your calendar.  

We are thrilled to introduce into your musical portfolio and bring to your attention an artist who brings the heart and soul of Texas to New York.

This is not your spit polished studio performer, this is a true grit singer who grew up in the east Texas lumber towns of Pineland and Lumberton. Glenna is known as the “real deal” in Austin. Her music is Texas.

On May 15, 2007, Glenna was honored in a ceremony at the Capitol on the Floor by the Texas House of Representatives with a House Resolution for her musical contributions to the Lone Star State. This is a show not to be missed!

Now, as if this were not enough… joining Ms. Bell will be two most amazing musicians: Steve Kirkman on guitar, and our very own favorite, Jeff Eyrich, on upright bass.

So, if you’re not planning to head southwest anytime soon to hear what moves the earth in that part of the country, then you surely must attend this show. We can fit Texas in our living room!

MUSIC ON 4

Is distinctly privileged to present

The Daughter of Texas

Glenna Bell

Please join us for an evening of acoustic music in an intimate setting.
Wine and cheese will be served. All contributions ($20 pp) go to the Musician
This evening is made possible through the generous funding of I-Link Mechanical

Reservations required.  RSVP at musicon4@earthlink.net or 212-662-2320

Saturday, May 21st, 2011

Pizzitola's Bar-B-Cue

Wednesday, May 18th, 2011

The Hideaway

Saturday, May 14th, 2011

Pizzitola's Bar-B-Cue

Wednesday, May 11th, 2011

The Hideaway

Saturday, May 7th, 2011

Pizzitola's Bar-B-Cue

Saturday, May 7th, 2011

University of Houston Art School Music Fest

Directions:

From I-45. Exit Cullen.
Go south on Cullen towards UH.
Turn left on Wheeler.
Turn right on Calhoun. The building will be on your right (in the curve). It's the
building that has "building" written on it.

Wednesday, May 4th, 2011

The Hideaway

Saturday, April 30th, 2011

American Consumer Consortium Headquarters

Come one, come all . . . 

Abierto the little shrimp is a big disappointment for his father who was dreaming small for his son. Where will his ambition lead him? One should not underestimate the repercussions that a little shrimp's decisions can have on the world. Action filled!

Y'all come see . . .  Naked Shrimps! Madness!  AND Glenna Bell with the Texas Hotdogs AND Jimmy Pizzitola!

Where?

American Consumer Consortium Headquarters

341 North Hutcheson (corner of North York and Navigation - entrance on the side street (North Hutcheson)).

From I-10: Exit Waco. Go South on Waco/Hirst/York. Turn left on Navigation (there is a light). Turn right on North Hutcheson (first street on your right - no stop sign). You have arrived! Park on the street. Walk through the gate. Sit back. Enjoy!

From I-45: Exit Scott. Turn left on Scott. Keep going. Scott will turn into York. Turn right on Navigation. Turn right on North Hutcheson (first street on your right - no stop sign). You have arrived! Park on the street. Walk through the gate. Sit back. Enjoy!

You can also use your own favorite route!

Questions? Call 713-227-7031

Saturday, April 30th, 2011

Pizzitola's Bar-B-Cue

Saturday, April 23rd, 2011

Pizzitola's Bar-B-Cue

Thursday, April 21st, 2011

The Hideaway

Saturday, April 16th, 2011

The Hideaway

http://www.myspace.com/bigcircletx

Saturday, April 16th, 2011

Pizzitola's Bar-B-Cue

Wednesday, April 13th, 2011

The Hideaway

http://www.poetontherun.net

Saturday, April 9th, 2011

Pizzitola's Bar-B-Cue

Thursday, April 7th, 2011

Private Party

Saturday, April 2nd, 2011

Pizzitola's Bar-B-Cue

Saturday, March 26th, 2011

Houston Community College, Northwest Faculty Event--PRIVATE

Thursday, March 17th, 2011

Opa! Wine and Coffee Bar

Saturday, March 12th, 2011

Pizzitola's Bar-B-Cue

Saturday, March 5th, 2011

Pizzitola's Bar-B-Cue

Thursday, March 3rd, 2011

Rudyard's Pub

Saturday, February 26th, 2011

Pizzitola's Bar-B-Cue

Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011

Houston Community College, Northwest -- Katy Campus Cyber Lounge

Saturday, February 19th, 2011

Pizzitola's Bar-B-Cue

Thursday, February 10th, 2011

Googies Lounge

NEW YORK, NY – Singer/songwriter Glenna Bell, whose new CD, Perfectly Legal: Songs of Sex, Love and Murder, was released late last year to much critical acclaim, will return to play Googie's Lounge above The Living Room on Thursday, February 10^th. Her 9:30PM set will be upstairs in Googie's Lounge, a more intimate room just perfect for Glenna’s music. The Living Room is located at 154 Ludlow Street, New York, NY 10012. For more information on the club visit www.livingroomny.com.

Reviews of Glenna’s new CD have been nothing less than stellar. Noted UK magazine, Maverick, said in its 4 ½ star review of the new CD: “Glenna Bell's acoustic folk-country canon is oddly different, almost addictive.” The Houston Chronicle said of her songs: “Efficiency is the key to Bell’s music, both in her writing and in her vocals. Once you hear just a few of her songs, it’s impossible to shake the feelings they evoke.” In a review of her last Living Room show, The Bluegrass Special stated: “…between-songs patter and her lyrics bespeak a writer’s focus on narrative integrity: all the pieces fit and make sense…Onstage she evinces the charming, unself-conscious seductive quality of a woman whose down-home manner isn’t a pose she’s affected as a show-biz gimmick but rather is simply who she is.” And perhaps Country Music People said it best when it declared, “Anyone who cares about the past and future of country music should buy this incredible disc.”

Accompanying Glenna at The Living Room will be all-star musicians Steve Kirkman, on dobro and slide guitar, along with Jeff Eyrich on upright bass. Kirkman, whose talent is well known in the area, is a member of the Hudson Valley group, Hope Machine, as well as playing with Pete Seeger, Red Molly, Kelly Flint and Anthony DaCosta. His sound recalls guitarists such as Ry Cooder and Marc Ribot. Acclaimed producer/musician Jeff Eyrich has recorded and toured with Tim Buckley, John Cale, Bette Midler, Dave’s True Story, and currently with Lipbone Redding. His production credits include work with T Bone Burnett, The Blasters and The Plimsouls.

Saturday, February 5th, 2011

Pizzitola's Bar-B-Cue

Saturday, January 29th, 2011

Pizzitola's Bar-B-Cue

Saturday, January 22nd, 2011

Pizzitola's Bar-B-Cue

Saturday, January 15th, 2011

FM 90.3 WXLV Radio

It will be a pleasure to perform for a studio audience at WXLV Radio Studios during the live broadcast of Big Kev Ploghoft's popular radio show, The Big Country Revue.  Tickets are available through the station, and everybody can tune in online at the XLV Web site.  Let the good times roll on . . .  Y'all come!

Saturday, January 15th, 2011

FM 91.3 WLVR Radio

I'm looking forward to joining Big Kev Ploghoft as the first musical guest on his brand new radio program, Roots, Rock and Rebellion, on WLVR 91.3 FM in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, one of the most scenic locations in America on the quaint Lehigh Valley college campus--picture scenes from The Dead Poet's Society or perhaps a Norman Rockwell Christmas card . . . I'll regale you with a few songs from my new album, Perfectly Legal: Songs of Sex, Love and Murder, maybe even do a cover or two, we'll talk about music, art, life (and sports!), and we'll give away some signed copies of my new music.  Y'all come! 

Saturday, January 8th, 2011

FM 89.1 WFDU Radio

I just got word that I'll be a guest on Jerry Treacy's great Americana radio show, Crash on the Levee, broadcasting live from the edge of NYC!  This is something I've wanted to do for a long time--I'm really looking forward to it, and I hope that you'll tune in online or on the dial at FM 89.1 if you're in the New Jersey/NYC area.  Y'all come!

Saturday, December 18th, 2010

Pizzitola's Bar-B-Cue

Pizzitola's Bar-B-Cue joint over on Shepherd near I-10 is the kind of place that goes way back in Houston, just like the family who owns it.  The neighborhood's certainly changed in the many decades since Pizzitola's opened, but its 70 year old smoker is still spreading the attractive smells of meats cooked over East Texas hickory.  With the rampage take over of townhome complexes, chain restaurants and bars on the "new" Washington strip nearby, Pizzitola's is a welcomed reminder of "THE REAL HOUSTON"--the kind of spot to take folks from out of town, one of the last places in Houston that actually feels like Texas.  I find myself making my way to Pizzitola's just about every week when I'm in town to sit in with my friend and fellow songwriter, Jimmy Pizzitola.  In fact, a variety of good players from the Houston music scene often show up and accompany Jimmy, and local songwriters like Matt Harlan who was recently on the Billboard chart also perform when they're not on the road.  I'm really enjoying doing these family shows, and I hope that you will join us for lunch on a Saturday.  There is plenty of parking, and the bar-b-cue is THE BEST.  In May 2010, the New York Times said that Pizzitola's is THE place to go for the real deal in Houston.  See for yourself at http://travel.nytimes.com/2010/05/09/travel/09hours.html?hpw

Now, you can't beat THAT.   Y'all come!

Saturday, December 11th, 2010

Wake the Dead Coffee House

Tuesday, December 7th, 2010

Bohemeos

When I get back to Houston, I'm looking forward to making a special appearance at one of my favorite neighborhood venues, Bohemeos, to commemorate the opening reception of friend and colleague, the artist, Rudy Villarreal.  The art opening is from 7-11 p.m., and I'll perform a few songs between 8-8:45.  It will be a good seasonal event with a family friendly feel.  A highly recommended cultural evening.  Y'all come!      

Saturday, December 4th, 2010

Pizzitola's Bar-B-Cue

Pizzitola's Bar-B-Cue joint over on Shepherd near I-10 is the kind of place that goes way back in Houston, just like the family who owns it.  The neighborhood's certainly changed in the many decades since Pizzitola's opened, but its 70 year old smoker is still spreading the attractive smells of meats cooked over East Texas hickory.  With the rampage take over of townhome complexes, chain restaurants and bars on the "new" Washington strip nearby, Pizzitola's is a welcomed reminder of "THE REAL HOUSTON"--the kind of spot to take folks from out of town, one of the last places in Houston that actually feels like Texas.  I find myself making my way to Pizzitola's just about every week when I'm in town to sit in with my friend and fellow songwriter, Jimmy Pizzitola.  In fact, a variety of good players from the Houston music scene often show up and accompany Jimmy, and local songwriters like Matt Harlan who was recently on the Billboard chart also perform when they're not on the road.  I'm really enjoying doing these family shows, and I hope that you will join us for lunch on a Saturday.  There is plenty of parking, and the bar-b-cue is THE BEST.  In May 2010, the New York Times said that Pizzitola's is THE place to go for the real deal in Houston.  See for yourself at http://travel.nytimes.com/2010/05/09/travel/09hours.html?hpw

Now, you can't beat THAT.   Y'all come!

Saturday, November 27th, 2010

Pizzitola's Bar-B-Cue

Pizzitola's Bar-B-Cue joint over on Shepherd near I-10 is the kind of place that goes way back in Houston, just like the family who owns it.  The neighborhood's certainly changed in the many decades since Pizzitola's opened, but its 70 year old smoker is still spreading the attractive smells of meats cooked over East Texas hickory.  With the rampage take over of townhome complexes, chain restaurants and bars on the "new" Washington strip nearby, Pizzitola's is a welcomed reminder of "THE REAL HOUSTON"--the kind of spot to take folks from out of town, one of the last places in Houston that actually feels like Texas.  I find myself making my way to Pizzitola's just about every week when I'm in town to sit in with my friend and fellow songwriter, Jimmy Pizzitola.  In fact, a variety of good players from the Houston music scene often show up and accompany Jimmy, and local songwriters like Matt Harlan who was recently on the Billboard chart also perform when they're not on the road.  I'm really enjoying doing these family shows, and I hope that you will join us for lunch on a Saturday.  There is plenty of parking, and the bar-b-cue is THE BEST.  In May 2010, the New York Times said that Pizzitola's is THE place to go for the real deal in Houston.  See for yourself at http://travel.nytimes.com/2010/05/09/travel/09hours.html?hpw

Now, you can't beat THAT.   Y'all come!

Sunday, November 21st, 2010

The Living Room

Saturday, November 13th, 2010

Pizzitola's Bar-B-Cue

Pizzitola's Bar-B-Cue joint over on Shepherd near I-10 is the kind of place that goes way back in Houston, just like the family who owns it.  The neighborhood's certainly changed in the many decades since Pizzitola's opened, but its 70 year old smoker is still spreading the attractive smells of meats cooked over East Texas hickory.  With the rampage take over of townhome complexes, chain restaurants and bars on the "new" Washington strip nearby, Pizzitola's is a welcomed reminder of "THE REAL HOUSTON"--the kind of spot to take folks from out of town, one of the last places in Houston that actually feels like Texas.  I find myself making my way to Pizzitola's just about every week when I'm in town to sit in with my friend and fellow songwriter, Jimmy Pizzitola.  In fact, a variety of good players from the Houston music scene often show up and accompany Jimmy, and local songwriters like Matt Harlan who was recently on the Billboard chart also perform when they're not on the road.  I'm really enjoying doing these family shows, and I hope that you will join us for lunch on a Saturday.  There is plenty of parking, and the bar-b-cue is THE BEST.  In May 2010, the New York Times said that Pizzitola's is THE place to go for the real deal in Houston.  See for yourself at http://travel.nytimes.com/2010/05/09/travel/09hours.html?hpw

Now, you can't beat THAT.   Y'all come!