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Her self-titled CD can be found at Tower Records in King of Prussia and at Borders Books in Rosemont.

The Landsdowne Folk Club, which celebrated its fourth anniversary on The Kennedys' return, meets on the fourth Thursday of each month, except during the summer.

Light refreshments are offered and smoking and alcohol is prohibited. Cover charge: $9 in advance, $12 at the door and $7 under subscription.

Open mies are held if musicians call in advance. Upcoming acts include Beth Williams on April 2 and Robin Greenstein on May 22.

For more information, contact Lee Jones at (610) 622-7250. The Lansdowne Folk Club is located on 304 Congress Ave. in Lansdowne.

For those of you who would like to experiment with venues geared toward more socialization and trendy scenery, the Fennario is that unique kick-back place just for you.

Curt Weindel, one of the five owners of the coffeehouse, said age range varies: everything from working professionals to college students during the day to mainly college students and high school kids at night.

"People come here as a place to chill out. It is like a bar scene without the alcohol," Weindel said.

A tobacco shop is located at the rear of the coffeehouse which includes glass pipes and cigars for sale. The organic tobacco goes hand in hand with the organic coffees sold at the refreshment counter that resembles a bar.

Hungry? No fear. Food ranges from crackers to soup to bagels to cheesecake, and the specialty drinks selection may soon catch up to the mile-long "syrup shots" choices.

But the most unique aspect of the Fennario is the scenery. Murals painted by local artists, a doorway to the rest room marked by '60s "love beads" and a picture of Jerry Garcia on the wall all carry a certain undertone, but Weindel says that the stress-free environment is nothing more than just that.

Nevertheless, you cannot help but be struck by the laid-back and visually impacting atmosphere. Phil Scargill, a student at West Chester University, said that the coffeehouse has "the friendliest people in the world."

The Fennario has open mic nights on Mondays and Tuesdays at 8 p.m., drum circles on Wednesday nights at 8 p.m. and local bands Thursday through Saturday nights.

Hours are 8 a.m. to midnight on Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to midnight on Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays.

The Fennario is located on 11 West Gay St. in West Chester. For more information, call (610) 436-8105. ( A little suggestion: be prepared to sit on the floor if it is crowded, meaning all 10 chairs are being used.)

Tin Angel

An acoustic cafe with live music Wednesdays through Saturdays, with shows at 8 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and two shows on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Open mies are held on Wednesday nights.

The menu includes gourmet desserts, but if you really want a good meal, the Serrano Restaurant is located downstairs. Alcohol is available. No smoking allowed.

The Tin Angel is located on 20 S. Second St. in Philadelphia. Contact: (215) 928-0978. Open mies are free; cover charge depends on the act.

Eagles Wing Coffeehouse

A coffeehouse part of the Central Baptist Church's outreach program, open on the second Saturday of each month beginning at 8 p.m. It seats about 50-70 people.

Artists sign up for these open mies at 7:30 p.m. with preference given to those who have not played there previously.

The light menu includes refreshments and desserts. No alcohol or smoking. A $2 donation is suggested upon arrival.

The Eagles Wing Coffeehouse is located in Central Baptist Church, 106 W. Lancaster Ave. in Wayne. Contact (610) 272-4931.

Poorhouse Cafe

This cafe is open to all types of music, with open mies the second Saturday of each month.

Although the cafe is open whenever its sister business, the Apage Art Gallery, is open, booked acts only perform on Friday and Saturday nights from 9 p.m. to midnight.

The cover charge is $2.

The light menu includes sandwiches, beverages and gourmet desserts.

No smoking or alcohol. Seats about 70 people.

The Pourhouse Cafe is located on 13 East King St. in Malvern. Contact: (610) 993-061 I.