Voodoo Conjures Up Impressive Summer Songwriter Series
Organized by musician Zack Orr, this series features a well-curated array of both local and out-of-town talent on the brewery's outdoor patio.
Friday, May 24
Erie's much-loved singer-songwriter Tyler Smilo kicks off the official Voodoo Songwriter Series. Organized by musician Zack Orr — voted Best Local Singer for the 2019 Best of Erie Awards — this series features a well-curated array of both local and out-of-town talent on the brewery's outdoor patio. Smilo, an impressive talent and leader of groups such as Smilo and the Ghost and Daybreak Radio, has had his share of ups and downs this year but has persevered, releasing full-length records that are some of his best work to date. He blends surprisingly frenetic guitar work with emotionally resonant vocals that never fail to impress. Orr will perform during the course of each evening, usually starting off the night, though he will be trading sets over the course of the evening with Smilo. The following week (May 31) will showcase Maryland singer-songwriter Stefan Edward. The singer's well-articulated gravelly voice provides the perfect vehicle for his evocative and relatable lyricism. With dozens of performances scheduled (primarily in the northwest regions of Maryland), the songwriter is also producing a web series title "2wo Scoops." — Nick Warren
June 7 - Eric Brewer
June 14 - Justin Moyar
June 21 - Johnny Major
June 28 - Gem City Duo
July 5 - The Honest Mistakes
July 19 - Paolello & Gone
July 26 - Fred Oakman
Aug. 2 - McKenzie Lee Sprague
Aug. 9 - Brown Eyes (NYC)
Aug. 16 - Gem City Duo
Aug. 23 - Matthew J. Thompson the Romantic Insomniac
Aug. 30 - Jane West (Pittsburgh)
Sept. 6 - Myke Gunter
Sept. 13 - Brooke Surgener
Fridays until Sept. 13 (no performance July 12), 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. // // The Patio At Voodoo Erie, 101 Boston Store Pl. // Free // facebook.com/thePatioatVBErie
