Donna Ulisse

Singer, Songwriter, Bluegrass Poet

Donna's latest CD "Walk This Mountain Down"

Available on January 20th, 2009

Donna Ulisse and
The Poor Mountain Boys Schedule

Friday, March 26th, 2010

/ 8:00 p.m.

Kentucky Coffeetree Cafe

235 W Broadway Street Frankfort, KY 40601
502-875-3009
http://www.kentuckycoffeetree.com/

Donna and The Poor Mountain Boys are looking forward to playing this locally owned coffeehouse, cafe, and listening room. They book some of the best names in bluegrass and acoustic music. Donna will do two shows with a short intermission in between.

They believe in serving only the best coffee and food while supporting the growth of their community. They offer a large selection of Fair Trade and USDA-certified organic coffees, in addition to homemade soups, sandwiches, delectable sweet desserts, wholesome breakfast treats, and a delicious selection of microbrews and wines.

Tickets are $12.00 in advance/$15.00 at the door. Seating is limited so we suggest you buy in advance.

Saturday, March 27th, 2010

/ Times to be announced

Naperville, IL Bluegrass Music Festival

Holiday Inn Select, 1801 Naper Blvd. Naperville, IL
217-243-3159
http://www.bluegrassmidwest.com/festivals.php

Donna Ulisse and The Poor Mountain Boys will be playing two shows on March 27, 2010 at this annual festival. There will be a set of approximately 45 minutes in the afternoon and another one in the evening. As soon as we have definite times we will post them on this site. Also, Donna may be doing a songwriter workshop at the festival so stay tuned for details on this if confirmed.

Friday, April 2nd, 2010

/ 6:00 p.m.

Christ Cathedral Church/First Friday Sacred Soul Space

900 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 255-7729
http://www.christcathedral.org/SacredSpace/FirstFriday

Donna and The Poor Mountain Boys will perform some of her spiritual/gospel tunes at this spectacular cathedral in downtown Nashville. The event is free and open to the public.

Friday, April 9th, 2010

/ 7:30 p.m.

Kentucky Opry

88 Chilton Lane, Benton, KY 42025
1-888-459-8704
http://www.kentuckyopry.com

Donna Ulisse and The Poor Mountain Boys will perform two shows with an intermission at this well known family entertainment attraction on Kentucky Lake. The show is a fundraiser for WAAJ Radio in Benton, KY which plays all bluegrass all the time! Tickets are $10.00 each.

Friday, May 14th, 2010

/ 9:00 p.m.

The Station Inn

402 12th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37203
615-255-3307
http://www.stationinn.com

Once again Donna and The Poor Mountain Boys will take the stage of this world famous bluegrass venue. When they played it in January of this year, they packed the place and it was hard to find a seat so make sure you get there early! Admission: $10.00 per person

Saturday, May 15th, 2010

/ 7:00 p.m. (approximate time)

Tennessee Acoustic Music Festival 'String Fling IV

Rock Creek Park in Lewisburg, TN
http://www.tnacoustic.com

This is a free festival from 1:00-9:00 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy some great acoustic music with Donna and The Poor Mountain Boys taking the stage at approximately 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, June 5th, 2010

/ 7:00 p.m.

Lincoln Theatre/Song of the Mountains PBS concert series

117 E. Main Street, Marion, VA 24354
276.783.6093 box office
http://www.songofthemountains.org/

Donna will be taping this nationally syndicated PBS concert series for the second time but this will be the first time she will be doing it with her own band, The Poor Mountain Boys. The show is taped before a live audience in a beautifully restored historical theater. When we find out who the other guests on the show will be, we will post it here. Bluegrass DJ Tim White is the host and producer of the show.

Friday, June 18th, 2010

/ Show times TBA

Turkey Track Bluegrass Festival

Turkey Track Bluegrass Park, 9423 Hwy 250 Waldron, AR 72958, Waldron, AR
479) 637-3717
http://www.turkeytrackbluegrass.com/

This will be Donna's first time playing the June Turkey Track Festival. She and The Poor Mountain Boys will play two shows on the 18th of June. We will post show times here as soon as we have them.

Saturday, June 19th, 2010

/ Show times TBA

Turkey Track Bluegrass Festival

Turkey Track Bluegrass Park, 9423 Hwy 250, Waldron, AR 72958
(479) 637-3717
http://www.turkeytrackbluegrass.com

Donna and The Poor Mountain Boys will be doing two shows on the 19th of June at this popular Arkansas festival. We will check exact show times when we receive them.

Saturday, June 26th, 2010

/ 8:00 p.m.

Donk's Theater

intersection of Route 198 and 223, Mathews, VA
(804) 725-7760
http://www.donkstheater.com/main.html

Donna returns to the stage where she first sang in front of an audience in public. (read her story about it in her online journal of this website) Donk's Theater is referred to as Home of Virginia's L'il Ole Opry and features some of the finest local and regional Virginian talent as well as touring acts. This should be a real special night for Donna playing this venue again!

Thursday, July 1st, 2010

/ 2:15 p.m.(subject to change)

Red White and Bluegrass Festival

701 Sanford Drive, Catawba Meadows Park (River Stage) , Morganton, NC 28655
800-939-7469 for tickets
http://www.redwhiteandbluegrassfestival.com

Join Donna and The Poor Mountain Boys for their first time playing this major festival in the southeast. This will be the 7th annual Red White and Bluegrass Festival that runs for 4 days each year from July to July 4. On the day of Donna's appearance the lineup will be: Pickin' On The Greenway, Sweet Potato Pie, Jeanette Williams, Dale Ann Bradley, Larry Sparks, Balsam Range and Mountain Heart with Tony Rice. Each day is an incredible list of acts. Donna's show will be sometime in the afternoon so check back before you go in case the posted time has changed.

Friday, July 2nd, 2010

/ 7:00 p.m.

Uptown Coffee Cafe

1812 Main Street, Victoria, VA 23974
434-696-3600
http://www.myspace.com/uptowncoffeecafe

Donna and The Poor Mountain Boys will be doing two 40 minutes shows at this charming family owned cafe starting at 7:00 p.m. Advance tickets will be sold through the cafe during business hours which are: Mon-Thursday 7:30am-3:30pm, Friday 7:30am-9pm, Saturday 8am-3pm, Closed Sunday. Tickets are $10.00 each. Call the cafe for more information at the number listed here. Advance tickets are recommended as seating is limited.

Friday, August 6th, 2010

/ 8:30 p.m.

The Purple Fiddle

21 East Avenue, Thomas, WV 26292
Phone: 304-463-4040
http://purplefiddle.com/

The Purple Fiddle Cafe, Brews and Stage is a family-friendly and non-smoking music venue and deli-style restaurant. They are located in the old DePollo General Store in historic Thomas, WV, in the beautiful Allegheny mountains. Donna & The Poor Mountain Boys will be doing two 50 minute shows beginning at 8:30 p.m.

Advance tickets are $12.00 and $15.00 at the door. Easily accessible from northern Virginia and a great place for a weekend getaway!

Saturday, August 7th, 2010

/ TBA

Bluegrass In The Hills Festival

Ford Road, Hopedale, Ohio 43976
http://www.mickeysmtn.com/Default.aspx

Donna and The Poor Mountain Boys will be doing two shows at this well known Ohio bluegrass festival. We will post exact times as the date drawn closer. Visit the festival website for details and prices as we get closer to the date in 2010.

Saturday, August 28th, 2010

/ 3:00 Matinee and 6:30 p.m. evening show

Colonial Harbor Independent Retirement Community

2405 Fort Eustis Blvd., Yorktown, VA 23692
757-369-8305
http://www.holidaytouch.com/colonial-harbor/colonial-harbor-home/

Me and The Poor Mountain Boys are looking forward to returning to this beautiful retirement community to perform again. This time we will be doing two shows; a matinee beginning at 3:00 p.m. and an evening show at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $10.00 for each show. Call (757)369-8305 for advance tickets. Overflow will be parking available at Food Lion parking lot with shuttle running continuously.

Friday, November 12th, 2010

/ Show times to be announced

24th Annual Greater Downstate Indoor Bluegrass Festival

Crowne Plaza, 3000 So. Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, Illinois
217-243-3159
http://www.bluegrassmidwest.com/

Donna Ulisse & The Poor Mountain Boys will be doing two shows at this long running festival put on by Midwest Bluegrass Festivals. Exact show times will be posted as we receive the information.

Friday, June 24th, 2011

/ TBA

Free State Bluegrass and Classic Country Music Festival

Canton, Texas
http://bluegrasscanton.com/index.php/index

Donna and The Poor Mountain Boys will be performing at this well known Texas Festival in 2011. More details to come as the date draws near.

Sunday, August 7th, 2011

/ Show times to be announced

Podunk Bluegrass Festival

Martin Park, 307 Burnside Ave., East Hartford, CT 06108
(860) 528-1458
http://www.podunkbluegrass.net/

This annual bluegrass festival is held the first full weekend of August in East Hartford, Connecticut. It features local, regional and national bluegrass, bringing together the finest in bluegrass music each year. They bring you "The music of the mountains in the heart of the city." Donna and the band will be doing two shows; a gospel show and then a show of secular material. Donna will also be doing a songwriter workshop during the day between her shows.Check back for exact show times as the date draws near.