Donna Ulisse

Singer, Songwriter, Bluegrass Poet

Donna's latest CD "Holy Waters"

Available on April 20, 2010

Donna Ulisse and
The Poor Mountain Boys Schedule

Thursday, September 9th, 2010

/ 7:30 p.m.

Kimbro's Pickin' Parlor CANCELLED /RESCHEDULED FOR SEPT. 23!

214 S Margin St, Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 599-2946
http://www.kimbroscafe.com/

Spend the evening in an intimate setting with Donna and The Poor Mountain Boys in this local pickin' parlor. Plan to have dinner because the food is delicious!

Friday, September 17th, 2010

/ 8:00 p.m.

The Murphysboro Apple Festival

203 South 13th Street, Murphysboro, IL 62966-2512
(618) 684-3200
http://www.murphysboro.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&layout=item&id=2&Itemid=187

The Murphysboro Apple Festival is the oldest and largest alcohol free festival in southern Illinois. Over 45,000 people attend the festival each year. During the five days of the Apple Festival there are numerous activities drawing large crowds, such as evening stage shows, carnival/concessions, Queen Contest, Prince and Princess Contest, contests from Apple Pie Eating to Apple Core Throwing, Firefighters' Water Fights, marching band competition, car shows, Appletime 5K Walk/Run and much more.

Donna and The Poor Mountain Boys will be doing a 90 minute show on Friday, Sept. 17 beginning at 8:00 p.m. on the Appletime Stage.

Thursday, September 23rd, 2010

/ 7:30 p.m.

Kimbro's Pickin' Parlor

214 South Margin, Franklin, TN 37064
615-599-2946
http://www.kimbroscafe.com/

Join Donna and The Poor Mountain Boys in this laid back cafe that serves up some great home cookin'!

Sunday, September 26th, 2010

/ 7-9 p.m.

Layla's Bluegrass Inn

418 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203
615-726-2799
http://www.laylasbluegrassinn.com/home.html

Donna and The Poor Mountain Boys will be playing a couple of sets at this popular music venue on historic lower Broad in downtown Nashville as they get all wound up for a big week at IBMA World of Bluegrass Conference. If you are coming in town for the IBMA conference, Layla's is an easy walk from the convention center so come on down!

Wednesday, September 29th, 2010

/ 6-7 p.m.

IBMA World of Bluegrass Conference Showcase

Nashville Convention Center, 601 Commerce St. Nashville, TN 37203
http://www.ibma.org/events.programs/wob/index.asp

Donna Ulisse and The Poor Mountain Boys will be playing a one hour showcase for promoters, DJs and other bluegrass music professionals attending the International Bluegrass Music Association's annual World of Bluegrass Conference. Only registrants of the conference are admitted. They will be performing in Room 102 of the Nashville Convention Center.

Friday, October 1st, 2010

/ 11:30 a.m.

IBMA FanFest Songwriter Workshop

601 Commerce St. Nashville, TN 37203
http://www.ibma.org/events.programs/wob/fanfest.asp

Donna has been invited to be part of a songwriter's workshop on the Master Workshop Stage. She will be performing and talking about a few of the songs she has written. (full band will not be appearing with her)

Sunday, October 3rd, 2010

/ 10:10 a.m.

IBMA FanFest

601 Commerce St. Nashville, TN 37203
http://www.ibma.org/events.programs/wob/fanfest.asp

Donna Ulisse and The Poor Mountain Boys will be part of the FanFest lineup. If you are a bluegrass music lover, this is an event you don't want to miss! Donna will be doing a gospel set on the main stage on Sunday morning October 3rd. The Sunday morning gospel pickin' starts at 9:00 a.m. and Donna and the PMBs go on at 10:10 a.m.

Friday, October 15th, 2010

/ TBA

Albino Skunk Bluegrass Festival

4063 Jordan Road, Greer, South Carolina 29651
http://www.albinoskunk.com/

Donna Ulisse & The Poor Mountain Boys will make their first appearance at Skunkfest! They are scheduled to do two shows on Friday October 15, 2010. Check back for times and details as the date draws near. This festival always has an incredible lineup of Americana, Roots Music and bluegrass artists.

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.

Saturday, November 13th, 2010

/ 8:00 p.m.

Kentucky Coffeetree Cafe

235 West Broadway Street, Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-3009
www.kentuckycoffeetree.com

Join Donna and the Poor Mountain Boys as they return to this cafe that is fast developing a reputation for bringing in some of the top national touring bluegrass and Americana acts that pass through their area. The show is also streamed live so if you can't be there in the audience, tune in online. Go the venue's website listed here and scroll down on the home page to where it allows you to stream the show.

Tickets are $12.00 for advance reservations and $15.00 at the door.

Saturday, November 13th, 2010

/ 2:00 p.m.

North Dearborn Public Library

Lawrenceburg, IN

Donna Ulisse and The Poor Mountain Boys will be performing a free concert for the community of Lawrenceburg; IN in this library. Show begins at 2:00p.m. with a short intermission between sets and a reception to visit with Donna and band after the show.Seating is limited so reservations are recommended. Check back for phone number for reservations.

Wednesday, December 1st, 2010

/ 7:00 p.m.

Music City Roots/Loveless Barn

8400 Highway 100 Nashville, TN 37221
615.646.0067 or 800.889.2432
http://www.musiccityroots.com/

Once again Donna and The Poor Mountain Boys will be guests on this show that is gaining an international reputation as it is broadcast all over the world on WSMonline. As soon as we know who will be on the show with her, we will post it here as it is always a great lineup. Get your tickets early as shows have been selling out.

Music City Roots, Live From The Loveless Cafe is a weekly, two-hour radio show that revives the historic legacy of live musical production on the legendary WSM-AM. Broadcast on Wednesday nights from 7pm to 9pm,CST, Music City Roots, Live From The Loveless Cafe showcases Nashville's astonishing music scene, from country and Americana to more progressive interpreters of tradition -- a "roots and branches" format that brings together fans of different tastes and generations. Presented live from the stage of the Loveless Barn, this show will showcase purveyors of authenticity across many genres.

Music fans worldwide know WSM-AM as the greatest broadcaster in the history

Thursday, June 2nd, 2011

/ 2:00 p.m. and 6:10 p.m.

Graves Mountain Festival of Music

Route 670, Syria, Virginia 22743
540-923-4231
http://www.gravesmountain.com/bluegrass.htm

Join Donna and The Poor Mountain Boys at this beautiful festival site nestled deep in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains near the end of the road in Syria, Virginia.

Saturday, June 11th, 2011

/ Showtimes to be announced

Bluegrass In the Hills Festival

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

Calvin Mickey puts on a first class festival in the hills of Ohio. Covered seating is available to protect the audience from rain or sun and Donna and The Poor Mountain Boys are thrilled to be returning to his festival for the second year in a row after making so many friends there in 2010. They will play two shows on the 11th. Check back for show times which we will know closer to the date.

Friday, July 1st, 2011

/ TBA

26th Annual Starvy Creek Bluegrass Festival

2229 Bluegrass Road, Conway, Missouri 65632
417-589-2013
http://www.starvycreek.com/

Another first for Donna and The Poor Mountain Boys! They will be spending two days at this long running festival in Missouri! Two show daily with times to be announced closer to the date!

Saturday, July 2nd, 2011

/ TBA

26th Annual Starvy Creek Bluegrass Festival

2229 Bluegrass Road, Conway, Missouri 65632
417-589-2013
http://www.starvycreek.com/

Join Donna and The Poor Mountain Days for their second day at this long running festival. Check out the website for camping and hotel details. They will do two shows and we will post times as soon as they are available!

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.

Friday, August 19th, 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.