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21aug9:00 pmFeaturedStory Telling Bonfire - J Oscar plays for Riverside Raconteurs

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Musical guest – Singer/songwriter J Oscar Bittinger Storytelling around a fire – based on the authentic oral tradition, an engaging evening of entertainment.
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Musical guest – Singer/songwriter J Oscar Bittinger
Storytelling around a fire – based on the authentic oral tradition, an engaging evening of entertainment.
Bring a lawn chair or blanket, set up under the summer stars and listen to or share a story, poem or song. There will be room a-plenty for safe, social distancing, and sound reinforcement so you won’t miss a word. When have we ever needed something like this more?
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Time
(Friday) 9:00 pm
Location
Blandford Nature Center
1715 Hillburn Ave NW
september
27sep6:00 pmCancelledCANCELLED -Salt of the Earth - J Oscar & OctoberDay




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ALL MUSIC at Salt of the Earth on hold. We look forward to booking more shows there when the time is right. SALT OF THE EARTH – OPEN – visit and
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ALL MUSIC at Salt of the Earth on hold. We look forward to booking more shows there when the time is right.
SALT OF THE EARTH – OPEN – visit and enjoy OUTDOOR and limited indoor seating
(269) 561-7258
or visit www.saltoftheearthfennville.com
An evening of folk-rock and Americana, with an eye to Autumn…
TWO BANDS with related moods and grooves:
• THE FAR SHORE (Rebecca Pfeiffer Wierks, Brant Satala)
• J OSCAR & OCTOBERDAY (Mark Hugger, Chris Ranney, Brian Morrill, J Oscar)
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Time
(Sunday) 6:00 pm
october
10oct7:30 pmVirtual EventPlay ⏯ Rewind ⏮ Forward ⏭Episode 01 - "Begin, Review, Continue"
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EPISODE 01 – Begin, Review, Continue PLAY ⏯ RWD ⏮ FWD ⏭ is a 3-4 song show with extras and interactions
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EPISODE 01 – Begin, Review, Continue
PLAY ⏯ RWD ⏮ FWD ⏭ is a 3-4 song show with extras and interactions presented on Facebook. J Oscar will ⏯ a song or two currently performed live, ⏮ to a past song played solo or in a previous band (Pillar of Fire, Oxter/Mahone, The Folk Bros, The Ruby Skies or other), then ⏭ to “workshop” a NEW song. The short show will include a mix of live performances, blarney, vintage recordings and new videos, and interaction with the Facebook audience. Songs may be augmented with additional performers or machines of loving groove.
PLAY ⏯ RWD ⏮ FWD ⏭ is a series of TEN themed episodes presented over 10 months on the 10th of each month, begun in the 10th month of 2020.
EPISODE 01 SONGS
1. Gravity [instrumental] (J Oscar Bittinger)
2. Hand in Hand (J Oscar Bittinger) & Lauran Hardin)
3. Big Blue Sky (J Oscar Bittinger)
4. Walkin’ Down a Country Lane (J Oscar Bittinger)
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(Saturday) 7:30 pm EDT
november
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EPISODE 02 – November, Pause PLAY ⏯ RWD ⏮ FWD ⏭ is a 3-4 song show with extras and interactions
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EPISODE 02 – November, Pause
PLAY ⏯ RWD ⏮ FWD ⏭ is a 3-4 song show with extras and interactions presented on Facebook. J Oscar will ⏯ a song or two currently performed live, ⏮ to a past song played solo or in a previous band (Pillar of Fire, Oxter/Mahone, The Folk Bros, The Ruby Skies or other), then ⏭ to “workshop” a NEW song. The short show will include a mix of live performances, blarney, vintage recordings and new videos, and interaction with the Facebook audience. Songs may be augmented with additional performers or machines of loving groove.
PLAY ⏯ RWD ⏮ FWD ⏭ is a series of TEN themed episodes presented over 10 months on the 10th of each month, begun in the 10th month of 2020.
EPISODE 02 SONGS
1. Fiction of a Real Life (J Oscar Bittinger)
2. The Waiting Garden (J Oscar Bittinger) & Lauran Hardin)
3. If Trust Breaks Down (J Oscar Bittinger)
4. Something Wild Inside (J Oscar Bittinger)
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(Tuesday) 7:00 pm EDT
december
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EPISODE 03 – The Day Before the Snow Fell PLAY ⏯ RWD ⏮ FWD ⏭ is a 3-5 song show
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EPISODE 03 – The Day Before the Snow Fell
PLAY ⏯ RWD ⏮ FWD ⏭ is a 3-5 song show with extras and interactions presented on Facebook. J Oscar will ⏯ a song or two currently performed live, ⏮ to a past song played solo or in a previous band incarnation (Pillar of Fire, Oxter/Mahone, The Folk Bros, The Ruby Skies or other), then ⏭ to “workshop” a NEW song. The short show will include a mix of live performances, blarney, vintage recordings and new videos, and interaction with the Facebook audience. Songs may be augmented with additional performers or machines of loving groove.
PLAY ⏯ RWD ⏮ FWD ⏭ is a series of TEN themed episodes presented over 10 months on the 10th of each month, begun in the 10th month of 2020.
EPISODE 03 SONGS
• The Day Before the Snow Fell (J Oscar Bittinger)
• Bright Winter Blue (J Oscar Bittinger)
• Holly Jolly Holiday (J Oscar Bittinger) & Lauran Hardin)
• A Winter’s Tune (J Oscar Bittinger)
• TBA (J Oscar Bittinger)
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(Thursday) 7:00 pm EDT
january

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EPISODE 2021.01 – Back to the Beginning PLAY ⏯ REW ⏮ FWD ⏭ is a 3-5 song show with extras
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EPISODE 2021.01 – Back to the Beginning
PLAY ⏯ REW ⏮ FWD ⏭ is a 3-5 song show with extras and interactions presented as a public event on Facebook. J Oscar will do a song or two currently performed live, REW to a past song – played solo or in a previous band incarnation (Pillar of Fire, Oxter/Mahone, The Folk Bros, The Ruby Skies or other), then FWD to “workshop” a NEW song.
The short show will include a mix of live performances, blarney, vintage recordings and new videos, and interaction with the Facebook audience. Songs may be augmented with additional performers or machines of loving groove.
As some form of “COVID conditions” are likely to continue over the next year PLAY ⏯ REW ⏮ FWD ⏭ will run for “12 shows, on the 12th, for all of 21”.
Shows will be archived if you miss them and songs from the show will available on Bandcamp for purchase.
EPISODE 2021.01 SONGS
• A REQUESTED REPRISE Bright Winter Blue -(J Oscar Bittinger)
• Carry On For Two (J Oscar Bittinger )
• Your Confidant (J Oscar Bittinger)
• Watcha Wanna Do Tonight (J Oscar Bittinger)
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(Tuesday) 7:00 pm EDT
february

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EPISODE 2021.02 – Hearts – Assorted Flavors As February contains Valentine’s day, this episode will feature songs of love and romance.
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EPISODE 2021.02 – Hearts – Assorted Flavors
As February contains Valentine’s day, this episode will feature songs of love and romance.
PLAY ⏯ REW ⏮ FWD ⏭ is a 3-5 song show with extras and interactions presented as a public event on Facebook. J Oscar will do a song or two currently performed live, REW to a past song – played solo or in a previous band incarnation (Pillar of Fire, Oxter/Mahone, The Folk Bros, The Ruby Skies or other), then FWD to “workshop” a NEW song.
The short show will include a mix of live performances, blarney, vintage recordings and new videos, and interaction with the Facebook audience. Songs may be augmented with additional performers or machines of loving groove.
As some form of “COVID conditions” are likely to continue over the next year PLAY ⏯ REW ⏮ FWD ⏭ will run for “12 shows, on the 12th, for all of 21”.
Shows will be archived if you miss them and songs from the show will available on Bandcamp for purchase.
https://www.facebook.com/joscarbittinger/videos/4071430902889945
Performed/recorded Feb12, 2021 @ 7:00 pm EDT
EPISODE 2021.02 SONGS
• Love Calling (J Oscar Bittinger )
• Take a Step with Me (J Oscar Bittinger)
• This Dance Will Have To Do (J Oscar Bittinger)
• The Lark Has Flown (J Oscar Bittinger)
• River of Delight (J Oscar Bittinger)
• Girl from Eastmanville (J Oscar Bittinger)
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(Friday) 7:00 pm EDT

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EPISODE 2021.02 – Hearts – Assorted Flavors As February contains Valentine’s day, this episode will feature songs of love and romance.
Event Details
EPISODE 2021.02 – Hearts – Assorted Flavors
As February contains Valentine’s day, this episode will feature songs of love and romance.
PLAY ⏯ REW ⏮ FWD ⏭ is a 3-5 song show with extras and interactions presented as a public event on Facebook. J Oscar will do a song or two currently performed live, REW to a past song – played solo or in a previous band incarnation (Pillar of Fire, Oxter/Mahone, The Folk Bros, The Ruby Skies or other), then FWD to “workshop” a NEW song.
The short show will include a mix of live performances, blarney, vintage recordings and new videos, and interaction with the Facebook audience. Songs may be augmented with additional performers or machines of loving groove.
As some form of “COVID conditions” are likely to continue over the next year PLAY ⏯ REW ⏮ FWD ⏭ will run for “12 shows, on the 12th, for all of 21”.
Shows will be archived if you miss them and songs from the show will available on Bandcamp for purchase.
https://www.facebook.com/joscarbittinger/videos/4071430902889945
Performed/recorded Feb12, 2021 @ 7:00 pm EDT
EPISODE 2021.02 SONGS
• Love Calling (J Oscar Bittinger )
• Take a Step with Me (J Oscar Bittinger)
• This Dance Will Have To Do (J Oscar Bittinger)
• The Lark Has Flown (J Oscar Bittinger)
• River of Delight (J Oscar Bittinger)
• Girl from Eastmanville (J Oscar Bittinger)
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(Friday) 4:00 pm EDT
PAST TRY 1
09nov7:00 pmGRFAS Heritage Concert - The SongwritersFeaturing J Oscar Bittinger & Ralston Bowles
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Friends and musical compatriots for over 30 years – Ralston & J Oscar will represent the tradition of original songs that go deep, yet bring uplift.
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Friends and musical compatriots for over 30 years – Ralston & J Oscar will represent the tradition of original songs that go deep, yet bring uplift.
“In addition, as these two continue to push the envelope with their music, they are also tireless proponents of musical community building – which is at the core of why the Grand River Folk Arts Society was created and founded in 1975.”
J Oscar & Ralston will play tunes to set moods while singing stories of today, yesterday and tomorrow – a few you can sing along to. They will likely tell a few winding tales – expect a bit of verbal mischief and other good craic.
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(Saturday) 7:00 pm
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The Concert of “NEW and Traditional Songs for the Winter Holiday Season” returns in a new location – Studio Park’s LISTENING ROOM!
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The Concert of “NEW and Traditional Songs for the Winter Holiday Season” returns in a new location – Studio Park’s LISTENING ROOM!
Time
(Sunday) 2:00 pm
21jun4:00 pmJOB on Sunday GoodTime Hour

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Your live-streamed variety show for the new Roaring 20’s.With comedic co-host Stu McCallister, Comedian Dwayne Gill, Musician J. Oscar Bittenger, A message of “Love &
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Your live-streamed variety show for the new Roaring 20’s.
With comedic co-host Stu McCallister, Comedian Dwayne Gill, Musician J. Oscar Bittenger, A message of “Love & Light” with Tina Derusha of Luna Zen, A new “Homeschool w/ Gene Heartfield, A New “Funky Trunk”, Billy Jack Pt.4 and a 2nd promo for “Party Time!”
Time
(Sunday) 4:00 pm
06junAll DayVirtual Festival 2020 - J Oscar & Octoberday
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Watch live performance video of “Hot Night“ sometime between
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Watch live performance video of “Hot Night“ sometime between 4:30 and 5:30 – Click for schedule
As with “physical” Festival of the Arts – stick around, there’s always something to see!
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All Day (Saturday)
05junAll DayVirtual Festival 2020 - J Oscar & Octoberday
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Watch live performance video of “Hot Night“ sometime between
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Watch live performance video of “Hot Night“ sometime between 4:30 and 5:30 – Click for schedule
As with “physical” Festival of the Arts – stick around, there’s always something to see!
more
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All Day (Friday)
21aug9:00 pmFeaturedStory Telling Bonfire - J Oscar plays for Riverside Raconteurs

Event Details
Musical guest – Singer/songwriter J Oscar Bittinger Storytelling around a fire – based on the authentic oral tradition, an engaging evening of entertainment.
Event Details
Musical guest – Singer/songwriter J Oscar Bittinger
Storytelling around a fire – based on the authentic oral tradition, an engaging evening of entertainment.
Bring a lawn chair or blanket, set up under the summer stars and listen to or share a story, poem or song. There will be room a-plenty for safe, social distancing, and sound reinforcement so you won’t miss a word. When have we ever needed something like this more?
more
Time
(Friday) 9:00 pm
Location
Blandford Nature Center
1715 Hillburn Ave NW
27sep6:00 pmCancelledCANCELLED -Salt of the Earth - J Oscar & OctoberDay




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ALL MUSIC at Salt of the Earth on hold. We look forward to booking more shows there when the time is right. SALT OF THE EARTH – OPEN – visit and
Event Details
ALL MUSIC at Salt of the Earth on hold. We look forward to booking more shows there when the time is right.
SALT OF THE EARTH – OPEN – visit and enjoy OUTDOOR and limited indoor seating
(269) 561-7258
or visit www.saltoftheearthfennville.com
An evening of folk-rock and Americana, with an eye to Autumn…
TWO BANDS with related moods and grooves:
• THE FAR SHORE (Rebecca Pfeiffer Wierks, Brant Satala)
• J OSCAR & OCTOBERDAY (Mark Hugger, Chris Ranney, Brian Morrill, J Oscar)
more
Time
(Sunday) 6:00 pm
10oct7:30 pmVirtual EventPlay ⏯ Rewind ⏮ Forward ⏭Episode 01 - "Begin, Review, Continue"
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EPISODE 01 – Begin, Review, Continue PLAY ⏯ RWD ⏮ FWD ⏭ is a 3-4 song show with extras and interactions
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EPISODE 01 – Begin, Review, Continue
PLAY ⏯ RWD ⏮ FWD ⏭ is a 3-4 song show with extras and interactions presented on Facebook. J Oscar will ⏯ a song or two currently performed live, ⏮ to a past song played solo or in a previous band (Pillar of Fire, Oxter/Mahone, The Folk Bros, The Ruby Skies or other), then ⏭ to “workshop” a NEW song. The short show will include a mix of live performances, blarney, vintage recordings and new videos, and interaction with the Facebook audience. Songs may be augmented with additional performers or machines of loving groove.
PLAY ⏯ RWD ⏮ FWD ⏭ is a series of TEN themed episodes presented over 10 months on the 10th of each month, begun in the 10th month of 2020.
EPISODE 01 SONGS
1. Gravity [instrumental] (J Oscar Bittinger)
2. Hand in Hand (J Oscar Bittinger) & Lauran Hardin)
3. Big Blue Sky (J Oscar Bittinger)
4. Walkin’ Down a Country Lane (J Oscar Bittinger)
more
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Time
(Saturday) 7:30 pm EDT
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EPISODE 02 – November, Pause PLAY ⏯ RWD ⏮ FWD ⏭ is a 3-4 song show with extras and interactions
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EPISODE 02 – November, Pause
PLAY ⏯ RWD ⏮ FWD ⏭ is a 3-4 song show with extras and interactions presented on Facebook. J Oscar will ⏯ a song or two currently performed live, ⏮ to a past song played solo or in a previous band (Pillar of Fire, Oxter/Mahone, The Folk Bros, The Ruby Skies or other), then ⏭ to “workshop” a NEW song. The short show will include a mix of live performances, blarney, vintage recordings and new videos, and interaction with the Facebook audience. Songs may be augmented with additional performers or machines of loving groove.
PLAY ⏯ RWD ⏮ FWD ⏭ is a series of TEN themed episodes presented over 10 months on the 10th of each month, begun in the 10th month of 2020.
EPISODE 02 SONGS
1. Fiction of a Real Life (J Oscar Bittinger)
2. The Waiting Garden (J Oscar Bittinger) & Lauran Hardin)
3. If Trust Breaks Down (J Oscar Bittinger)
4. Something Wild Inside (J Oscar Bittinger)
more
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Event has already taken place!
Time
(Tuesday) 7:00 pm EDT
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EPISODE 03 – The Day Before the Snow Fell PLAY ⏯ RWD ⏮ FWD ⏭ is a 3-5 song show
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EPISODE 03 – The Day Before the Snow Fell
PLAY ⏯ RWD ⏮ FWD ⏭ is a 3-5 song show with extras and interactions presented on Facebook. J Oscar will ⏯ a song or two currently performed live, ⏮ to a past song played solo or in a previous band incarnation (Pillar of Fire, Oxter/Mahone, The Folk Bros, The Ruby Skies or other), then ⏭ to “workshop” a NEW song. The short show will include a mix of live performances, blarney, vintage recordings and new videos, and interaction with the Facebook audience. Songs may be augmented with additional performers or machines of loving groove.
PLAY ⏯ RWD ⏮ FWD ⏭ is a series of TEN themed episodes presented over 10 months on the 10th of each month, begun in the 10th month of 2020.
EPISODE 03 SONGS
• The Day Before the Snow Fell (J Oscar Bittinger)
• Bright Winter Blue (J Oscar Bittinger)
• Holly Jolly Holiday (J Oscar Bittinger) & Lauran Hardin)
• A Winter’s Tune (J Oscar Bittinger)
• TBA (J Oscar Bittinger)
more
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(Thursday) 7:00 pm EDT

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EPISODE 2021.01 – Back to the Beginning PLAY ⏯ REW ⏮ FWD ⏭ is a 3-5 song show with extras
Event Details
EPISODE 2021.01 – Back to the Beginning
PLAY ⏯ REW ⏮ FWD ⏭ is a 3-5 song show with extras and interactions presented as a public event on Facebook. J Oscar will do a song or two currently performed live, REW to a past song – played solo or in a previous band incarnation (Pillar of Fire, Oxter/Mahone, The Folk Bros, The Ruby Skies or other), then FWD to “workshop” a NEW song.
The short show will include a mix of live performances, blarney, vintage recordings and new videos, and interaction with the Facebook audience. Songs may be augmented with additional performers or machines of loving groove.
As some form of “COVID conditions” are likely to continue over the next year PLAY ⏯ REW ⏮ FWD ⏭ will run for “12 shows, on the 12th, for all of 21”.
Shows will be archived if you miss them and songs from the show will available on Bandcamp for purchase.
EPISODE 2021.01 SONGS
• A REQUESTED REPRISE Bright Winter Blue -(J Oscar Bittinger)
• Carry On For Two (J Oscar Bittinger )
• Your Confidant (J Oscar Bittinger)
• Watcha Wanna Do Tonight (J Oscar Bittinger)
more
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Event has already taken place!
Time
(Tuesday) 7:00 pm EDT

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EPISODE 2021.02 – Hearts – Assorted Flavors As February contains Valentine’s day, this episode will feature songs of love and romance.
Event Details
EPISODE 2021.02 – Hearts – Assorted Flavors
As February contains Valentine’s day, this episode will feature songs of love and romance.
PLAY ⏯ REW ⏮ FWD ⏭ is a 3-5 song show with extras and interactions presented as a public event on Facebook. J Oscar will do a song or two currently performed live, REW to a past song – played solo or in a previous band incarnation (Pillar of Fire, Oxter/Mahone, The Folk Bros, The Ruby Skies or other), then FWD to “workshop” a NEW song.
The short show will include a mix of live performances, blarney, vintage recordings and new videos, and interaction with the Facebook audience. Songs may be augmented with additional performers or machines of loving groove.
As some form of “COVID conditions” are likely to continue over the next year PLAY ⏯ REW ⏮ FWD ⏭ will run for “12 shows, on the 12th, for all of 21”.
Shows will be archived if you miss them and songs from the show will available on Bandcamp for purchase.
https://www.facebook.com/joscarbittinger/videos/4071430902889945
Performed/recorded Feb12, 2021 @ 7:00 pm EDT
EPISODE 2021.02 SONGS
• Love Calling (J Oscar Bittinger )
• Take a Step with Me (J Oscar Bittinger)
• This Dance Will Have To Do (J Oscar Bittinger)
• The Lark Has Flown (J Oscar Bittinger)
• River of Delight (J Oscar Bittinger)
• Girl from Eastmanville (J Oscar Bittinger)
more
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Event has already taken place!
Time
(Friday) 7:00 pm EDT

Event Details
EPISODE 2021.02 – Hearts – Assorted Flavors As February contains Valentine’s day, this episode will feature songs of love and romance.
Event Details
EPISODE 2021.02 – Hearts – Assorted Flavors
As February contains Valentine’s day, this episode will feature songs of love and romance.
PLAY ⏯ REW ⏮ FWD ⏭ is a 3-5 song show with extras and interactions presented as a public event on Facebook. J Oscar will do a song or two currently performed live, REW to a past song – played solo or in a previous band incarnation (Pillar of Fire, Oxter/Mahone, The Folk Bros, The Ruby Skies or other), then FWD to “workshop” a NEW song.
The short show will include a mix of live performances, blarney, vintage recordings and new videos, and interaction with the Facebook audience. Songs may be augmented with additional performers or machines of loving groove.
As some form of “COVID conditions” are likely to continue over the next year PLAY ⏯ REW ⏮ FWD ⏭ will run for “12 shows, on the 12th, for all of 21”.
Shows will be archived if you miss them and songs from the show will available on Bandcamp for purchase.
https://www.facebook.com/joscarbittinger/videos/4071430902889945
Performed/recorded Feb12, 2021 @ 7:00 pm EDT
EPISODE 2021.02 SONGS
• Love Calling (J Oscar Bittinger )
• Take a Step with Me (J Oscar Bittinger)
• This Dance Will Have To Do (J Oscar Bittinger)
• The Lark Has Flown (J Oscar Bittinger)
• River of Delight (J Oscar Bittinger)
• Girl from Eastmanville (J Oscar Bittinger)
more
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Event has already taken place!
Time
(Friday) 4:00 pm EDT