The Old
Firehouse
8241 FM 279 - Downtown Edom, TX 75754 - (903)
852-ART1(2781)
Original Singer/Songwriter Folk Music
Concert Calendar 15th Season
Our small, intimate, smoke-free and alcohol-free
"Coffeehouse" music room is host to
singer/songwriters from all over the country
who stop in Edom to entertain with their original
music. With concerts approximately once each
month, most of the money collected for ticket
sales will go to the artist. Coffee, Soft Drinks,
and Desserts are available before and during
the concerts.
ADMISSION POLICY:
Since our room is relatively small (around 50-70
seats), we strongly recommend purchasing
your tickets in advance to insure seating.
If you purchase in advance, you will be on the
"Early Entry List" and be the first
to enter the music room! Admission prices are
indicated for each concert. Advance ticket purchases
can be made up to the day before the concert
using the BUY NOW button or by calling 903-852-2781
to arrange payment by check or by credit card.
Checks must be received no later than 2 days
prior to the concert (along with contact info
in the event the concert is already sold out).
Credit Card payments will incur a service fee
(amount indicated in each concert description)
to cover the cost of processing and any other
fees (so that performers will still get the
full admission). PLEASE NOTE that we are NOT
a non-profit organization so any donations are
NOT tax-deductible. In order to maintain a quiet
listening environment, we ask that members of
our audience please be over 13 years of age
unless otherwise indicated.
The Old Firehouse is a "labor
of love" brought to you by Jeff & the
late Judy Gottesman. While we are not a "not
for profit" organization, we still need
to make a small profit in order to cover our
expenses. Please consider making a donation
to enable us to continue bringing the music
we all love to Edom. Donations are NOT tax-deductible,
but sure help us make ends meet. Thanks.....Jeff
Once Again we are
offering a 3 concert punch ticket at the discount
price of $61.50
Don't worry about purchasing tickets
in advance, just let us know you are coming.
To Purchase this punch ticket, click below:
Saturday,
October 25, 2025 Schmooze Hour Begins at
5:30pm, Concert Begins at 6:30 pm
Admission: $25 at the door
(plus $1.50 if paid by credit card)
Advance Admission: $20 until Noon Friday
by cash or check made out to The Old Firehouse,
by Credit Card $21.50 (includes $1.50 service fee)
(please call us at 903-852-2781 to arrange)
or
online below $21.50 (includes $1.50 service fee) click
button below:
RETURNING
FOR HIS 3rd APPEARANCE ON OUR STAGE (previous
were sellouts), DO NOT MISS JEFF BLACK'S OPENING
CONCERT KICKING OFF OUR 15th SEASON
Jeff Black is a respected American
singer-songwriter known for his blend of Americana,
bluegrass, and folk music. Originally from
Kansas City, Missouri, and now based in Nashville,
Tennessee, he's recognized for his impressionistic
and emotionally resonant songwriting, often
described as crafting "fine portraits
of American life". Black's songs have
been covered by a diverse array of artists,
including Alison Krauss, Waylon Jennings,
Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas, and BlackHawk.
Beyond his songwriting prowess,
Black is also a performer with a career spanning
over three decades. He's released multiple
self-produced albums and tours widely. His
album "Birmingham Road" was notably
recorded with members of the band Wilco. In
2007, listeners of Boston's WUMB radio voted
him among the top 100 most important Folk
artists of the previous 25 years. Black has
also been recognized by NPR as a digital music
pioneer for his podcast "Black Tuesdays"
He's a master storyteller whose
live performances are lauded for their passion
and soulfulness. Black has also lent his talents
to film and television, composing music for
various indie films and the acclaimed PBS
documentary "The Appalachians"
Saturday,
November 15, 2025 Schmooze Hour Begins at
5:30pm, Concert Begins at 6:30 pm
Admission: $25 at the door
(plus $1.50 if paid by credit card)
Advance Admission: $20 until Noon Friday
by cash or check made out to The Old Firehouse,
by Credit Card $21.50 (includes $1.50 service fee)
(please call us at 903-852-2781 to arrange)
or
online below $21.50 (includes $1.50 service fee) click
button below:
RETURNING
FOR HIS UMPTEENTH APPEARANCE ON OUR STAGE
(previous were sellouts)
Pierce Pettis is an American
singer-songwriter who began his career at
Muscle Shoals Sound Studios in Alabama. His
music incorporates elements of rock, folk,
country, and R&B, according to the Pierce
Pettis website. He is praised by critics and
audiences alike as a master songwriter, capturing
universal human experiences through the lens
of everyday life's humor and struggles. He
has had songs recorded by artists such as
Joan Baez, Garth Brooks, Art Garfunkel, and
Dar Williams.
Highlights of his career include:
"Song at the End of the Movie" was
covered by Joan Baez for her 1979 album "Honest
Lullaby".
Several albums were released with High Street
Records and Compass Records, including "While
the Serpent Lies Sleeping" and "Father's
Son".
He won the New Folk songwriting competition
at the Kerrville Folk Festival in Texas.
He received a 1999 ASCAP Country Music Award
for "You Move Me", recorded by Garth
Brooks.
He was a staff songwriter for PolyGram/Universal
Music in Nashville for a decade.
Pierce continues to perform and offer songwriting
workshops around the country.
Sunday,
December 7, 2025 Schmooze Hour Begins at
1:30pm, Concert Begins at 2:30 pm
Admission: $25 at the door
(plus $1.50 if paid by credit card)
Advance Admission: $20 until Noon Friday
by cash or check made out to The Old Firehouse,
by Credit Card $21.50 (includes $1.50 service fee)
(please call us at 903-852-2781 to arrange)
or
online below $21.50 (includes $1.50 service fee) click
button below:
This
is John's Third Appearance on our stage bringing
his 70s style music that we all love.
John Batdorf is an American singer-songwriter,
solo artist, and one half of the folk-rock duo
Batdorf & Rodney. Born in Springfield, Ohio,
on March 26, 1952, Batdorf was initially inspired
to pursue music after witnessing The Beatles
on television in the 1960s.
Batdorf's early career saw him performing with
his father and later with his own band, The
Luv'd Ones, opening for The Young Rascals in
Los Angeles. He met his eventual musical partner,
Mark Rodney, in Las Vegas in 1970, forming the
folk-rock duo Batdorf & Rodney. The duo
quickly gained attention, securing a record
deal with Atlantic Records after a live audition.
Batdorf & Rodney released three albums between
1971 and 1975, toured extensively, and performed
at Carnegie Hall, sharing stages with notable
artists like America, Seals and Crofts, Fleetwood
Mac, and The Doobie Brothers.
In the 2000s, Batdorf experienced
a resurgence in his artistic career, driven
by the growing popularity of his catalog on
broadband and satellite radio. He began releasing
solo albums on his own imprint, BATMAC MUSIC,
starting with "Side One" in 2004.
He released numerous solo efforts, including
"Home Again," "Old Man Dreamin',"
and "Beep Beep".
He continues to write, record,
and release music, with recent projects including
"Me and My Guitar" and "I'm Not
Givin' Up".
