Listen Inc is bringing their 3rd Annual Listen Inc Music Festival on May 10th from 1 pm till 11 pm in Columbia, S. C. to raise money for PETS, INC. PETS, Inc. is a local animal shelter/adoption center who is struggling to keep their doors open. During this event we will also host a silent auction. The event will be held at the event venue, Leaside located at 100 E. Exchange Blvd, Columbia, SC near Garner’s Ferry Road.

1. The 3rd
Annual Listen Inc Music Festival
The Listen Inc Musical Festival is sponsored each year by Listen, Inc. a non-profit
501©3 group which raises money to assist local organizations. With past fundraisers,
we have supported several local organizations including SisterCare; Pets, INC.; and
Meals on Wheels.
Listen Inc is bringing their 3rd
Annual Listen Inc Music Festival on May 10th
from 1 pm
till 11 pm in Columbia, S. C. to raise money for PETS, INC. PETS, Inc. is a local animal
shelter/adoption center who is struggling to keep their doors open. During this event we
will also host a silent auction. The event will be held at the event venue, Leaside
located at 100 E. Exchange Blvd, Columbia, SC near Garner’s Ferry Road.
Our Line-up features eleven different musicians or groups including: Danielle Howle
and Firework Show; Rene Russell; Pamela Dale; THE Dubber; Ewing, Adell &
Company; Christy Snow; Susanne Kappler; John Scollon; PJ Brunson; Cara
Costigan; and Candace Chellew-Hodge.
Danielle Howle and her band, Firework Show will be on the stage at 3 pm.
Considered by many to be South Carolina's best kept musical secret, Danielle Howle is
a punk rock girl with the voice of a honky-tonk angel. Opening for such diverse acts as
Bob Dylan, Ani Difranco, Fugazi, and Indigo Girls, she has garnered worldwide acclaim
while somehow remaining under the radar of mainstream America. It is the time for
South Carolina to share its secret with the rest of America.
Danielle Howle + Firework Show is a mix of world rhythms to honky-tonk swamp
(John Picard on drums) swinging melodic bass (Casey Atwater) with percussive and
lead guitar (Zach Bodtorf) all sizzling together to create an authentic roots/Americana
sound in full service of Howle's skilled songwriting. Recently returning from an amazing
reception at SXSW in Austin, TX, Danielle Howle + Firework Show will stop into
Columbia on Saturday, May 10th to play with other notable musical guests for Listen Inc
SC’s fundraiser event. Their tour will continue throughout the region with a destination
at Southeastern Folk Alliance conference.
Danielle Howle was quoted, “I love my hometown of Columbia mostly because of the
amazingly smart, caring people living there who find ways to work together and help
others. Listen Inc SC is a diverse organization with passion, drive and focus that is
making a difference in many SC lives. This is something I wish to celebrate and be a
part of.” Danielle Howle goes on to say: “Personally, the May 10 music festival will
allow me to meet Listen Inc.'s growing network of supporters and connect with many
great musical artists from our region. This festival is a gift to Listen Inc supporters and a
chance for people to get to know what they do best, which is connect and help.

2. THE Dubber: THE Dubber is also stopping by for the 3rd
Annual Listen Inc Music
Festival. He will be on the stage at 5 pm. In the tradition of the Mississippi Delta
Bluesmen, THE Dubber confronts the world with only his words and a guitar. The self-
taught singer/songwriter reinvents himself by infusing the styles of a 30 year musical
journey. America's Rock, Jazz and Funk, flavored by the International sounds of
Reggae, Middle Eastern and Afro Beat, is the complex stew that helps him express his
blues and completes such a distinctive sound.
Since 2005, the Washington DC born/Columbia SC based artist has been trailblazing
the U.S. with an honest and intimate stage show. His sophisticated one man band guitar
style and universal message of Oneness, keeps THE Dubber booked year round.
Always a crowd favorite, he has played prestigious events such as South by Southwest
Music Conference (Austin TX) and Mid-Atlantic Music Conference (Charlotte NC).
With radio airplay here and abroad, three U.S. tours and two albums "In the Temple
of..." 2005, "Global Warning" 2010 under his belt. THE Dubber recently embarked on
his first European tour in the fall of 2011, which went over with rave reviews throughout
London and Paris. Give Thanks... THE Dubber has gone GLOBAL.
Rene Russell will take the Listen Inc stage at 2 pm. Rene takes her musical ideas in
directions that few performers have been able to in recent times. Armed with a 12-string
Taylor guitar, an indomitable voice, this sophisticated siren can burn up a stage or a
stereo with the best of seasoned veterans and well-known acts. Dazzling audiences
for the past 20 years from Nashville to San Diego, Atlanta to Austin, Texas, Rene
Russell not only writes her own material, but performs it with the passion and precision
only a dedicated solo artist is capable of. Now residing in Charleston, SC, Rene has
made her mark on the music industry, sharing the stage with performers such as the
Indigo Girls, Tom Chapin, Jennifer Nettles (Sugarland), and the Doug Jones (Cravin’
Melon). The power of her voice and her incredible presence in front of an audience
could easily fit her onto any stage, and keep her level with any other artist.
PJ Brunson is also bringing her talent to the Listen Inc stage. PJ Brunson, a Carolina
singer-songwriter whose eclectic roots originated in a hybrid upbringing of country-folk
and easy-listening orchestral music. While her parents were fighting over the radio dial,
PJ had her own sound track running in her head at an early age. Growing up on the
edge of the coffeehouse era, she discovered Simon and Garfunkel and Jim Croce while
her friends were rocking out to Iron Butterfly and Steppenwolf. It was the best of times
for the singer-songwriter generation. PJ’s original songs blur the lines between country,
folk, and easy listening. She performs as a solo acoustic act, blending her own award-
winning songs with unique covers by her favorite artists such as Alison Krauss, Edwin
McCain, Joni Mitchell, and Dolly Parton. Her voice has been compared to Ann Murray,

3. Karen Carpenter, and Joan Baez and is complemented by her unique finger-picking
guitar style. She has a friendly and engaging stage presence that invites audiences to
sit back and take a listen, and often to sing along.
PJ has toured the Southeast and opened for the likes of Lyle Lovett, Nanci Griffith, and
the Charlotte Pops. She has appeared at numerous festivals, listening rooms, house
concerts, restaurants, bars, and coffee houses.
Christy Snow is a Singer/Songwriter from Charlotte, NC that will share her talent with
the Listen Inc supporters for the first time. She is also well known as a Speaker,
Teacher, Minister, Native American Flautist and Instructor, Recording Artist and
Author. Her discography consists of 10 recordings including the folk recordings: No
Doubts No Fears, Solid Ground, Awake & Alive and Change Is Good, the CD of
Spiritual Chants, I Sing My Love, and 5 meditative Native American Flute CDs. She is
also the author of the book Living In Solution; a reminder to the world that we are the
answers to the questions we seek, a practical guide to living an awakened life.
Snow is an engaging performer and speaker considered "One of Charlotte's Best
Female Vocalists" by Creative Loafing and Co-Pastor of a dynamic Spiritual
Community, the Spiritual Living Center of Charlotte. With 23 years of experience as a
performer she has honed her craft as a songwriter, performer and storyteller. Her
shows are a unique and unforgettable experience.
Pamela Dale is taking the Carolinas by storm, capturing audience’s hearts with her
music and tremendous talent. She will also capture the hearts of the audience for the
Listen Inc Music Festival. Her unique blend of musical styles is evident in her CD "I’m
Still Here" recorded live in concert. As a solo artist Pamela Dale is able to capture her
audiences with her wide variety of styles, originals and her ability to cover so many
different areas of music.
John Scollon will bring his musical talent to the Listen Inc audience and he also plans
to share the talent of a couple of his puppet friends as well! John has been performing
professionally around the midlands of South Carolina for over 30 years. By day, he is
the Executive Director for The Columbia Marionette Theatre, one of the country’s
premier puppetry centers. By night, he can be found in your favorite restaurant or bar,
doing what he loves most, playing his guitar and singing his heart out. John’s solo show
mixes lost classics in with his own poignant songs… John and his wife Karri are also
members of STILLHOUSE… a six piece Rock/Americana band that performs regularly
around South Carolina.
Ewing, Adell & Co.: Robin Adell, Linda Ewing, Mark Fuqua, and Bob Olds are all
extremely seasoned musicians who in the fall of 2011 got together quite by accident

4. while playing a benefit where they had the opportunity to jam together. They had such a
great time and a great sound, that they decided to make it a regular occurrence and
formed the group Ewing, Adell and Co. Since then they have been playing regularly in
venues large and small throughout South Carolina. A young band in high demand, they
have already opened for John Wesley Satterfield, and Drivin n Cryin. Their playlist is
eclectic, performing music from artists including Fleetwood Mac, the Doors, Duffy,
Johnny Cash, Adele, Radiohead, Alabama Shakes, as well as some well received
originals. They are rocking high energy and fabulously entertaining!
Robin Adell’s main influences have been Melissa Etheridge, Bonnie Raitt, Beth Hart, Billie
Holiday, and Janis Joplin. She has traveled as a solo artist in the Southeast, independently
releasing two CDs titled Someday and Do You Feel Like I Do. In the late nineties, she was the
first acoustic artist to ever be sponsored by Jagermeister. She has also written original music for
and co-produced music videos, which were used for nationally televised programming. Robin
has opened for such great talents as The Pointer Sisters, Jennifer Holliday, Abigail, Linda
Clifford and Martha Wash. She also owns and operates a recording studio in Columbia S.C.
Robin passionately interacts with her audience, and her voice is as strong as her presence is
commanding.
Linda Ewing’s first professional gig was with the acoustic rock band Creel Taylor Brown. Four
years later, she signed on to play with Gwen and Boyfriend, and discovered that she had a
knack for, and enjoyed singing as well as playing drums. In 1997 she became an original
member of the group Red Sky and played and sang with them for eleven years while they
became known as one of the favorite bands of the region opening for acts including Mother’s
Finest and Peter Frampton. Over the past four years she has played drums and sung lead in the
acoustic trio Third Wheel, and an alternative rock band The Dirty Martinis until late 2011. Linda
has fabulously precise timing on the drums, and an unbelievably smooth voice for both lead and
backup vocals. Put them both together, and you have an incredibly hypnotic experience.
Mark Fuqua has been playing guitar, pedal steel and performing for over three decades in the
United States and in Europe. He played with Sourmash, and the Zassoff Boys, and toured
internationally with the USO. He has been a sought after studio and theatre musician, and
opened for such greats as Merle Haggard, Tammy Wynette, Charlie Daniels, George Jones,
Rob Crosby and Delbert McClinton. Mark has a unique history proven sound on lead guitar that
can stir the emotions and drive a song, his masterful solos and fills always leaving the crowd
wanting more.
Bob Olds is a seasoned bassist with several decades of experience. He also plays keyboards
and sings back up. He has played with Circus, Spoon and the House Rockers, Howlin Wolf,
Ricky Lee Jones, and Jessie Ed Davis. Bob has also opened for John Lee Hooker, James
Brown, Bob Seger, James Taylor and Jerry Puckett & the Union Gap. Bob is an amazing and
flexible musician who is always coming up with creative ways to make the songs being played
sound great. Whether it’s shaking an egg, playing keyboards and bass at the same time, or
throwing great backing vocals into a song, his energy is boundless. His smooth bass lines are
both rich and full, and keep the music pumping.

5. Susanne Kappler is a singer/songwriter based in Columbia, SC. She is known for her
dynamic and powerful live performances. Susanne's latest release, nue, is an intimate
'live in the studio' performance featuring eight originals. Susanne’s songwriting, vocal
and guitar skills are influenced by a variety of artists, including Joni Mitchell, Joan Baez,
Karen Carpenter, Janis Joplin, Michelle Shocked and Bruce Springsteen. She is
currently working on an album with songs inspired by the life, work and times of 1930s
actress Jean Harlow.
Candace Chellew-Hodge is not a professional musician, but she plays one every
Sunday as the spiritual leader of Jubilee! Circle, a progressive, inclusive community
here in Columbia that features secular songs for spiritual people. She’s played guitar
since her teen years but took a 20-year break to become a journalist and later a
theologian and published author. Now, she longs for those lost teen years (including
her 18 year old metabolism) and has rededicated herself to playing, singing, and writing
songs. She will be joined at the Listen Inc Music Festival by several members of the
Jubilee! Rag Tag Band!
Advance tickets are available now by contacting a member of Listen Inc, visiting
www.listenincsc.com , or on the Facebook page, Listen Inc of SC. Tickets are $30.00
each for two or more tickets and $35.00 each for a single ticket purchase. The tickets
include admission to the music festival, food, and entrance to the silent auction.
Please no coolers or pets except service animals.