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The Royal Music & Arts Center, Inc.

General Admission

Philly Songwriters in the Round &mdash; October 1, 2026 Join us for the second installment of the 2026 Philly Songwriters in the Round Fall Series, an intimate evening featuring four exceptional songwriters sharing the stage: Charlotte Morris, Rod MacDonald, Dan May, and Aaron Nathans. Unlike a traditional concert, an &ldquo;in the round&rdquo; performance brings the artists together onstage, taking turns performing their original songs and sharing the stories and inspiration behind them. It&rsquo;s an opportunity to experience great songwriting the way it was meant to be heard &mdash; up close, personal, and in conversation with the artists who created it. ABOUT THE SONGWRITERSCHARLOTTE MORRIS Philadelphia-based singer-songwriter Charlotte Morris blends folk and Americana with roots in classical music, musical theatre, and the folk revival movement of the 1960s and &rsquo;70s. Known for emotionally rich storytelling and soaring vocals, Charlotte explores identity, relationships, memory, and all the complicated spaces in between. Her performances are intimate, authentic, and conversational &mdash; often leaving audiences laughing one moment and wiping away tears the next.<a fr-original-style="" href="http://www.charlottemorrismusic.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Charlotte Morris Website</a> | <a fr-original-style="" href="http://facebook.com/charlottemorrismusic/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a fr-original-style="" href="http://instagram.com/charlottemorrismusic?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a fr-original-style="" href="https://youtu.be/XP8Ay6Wxqgs?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Watch on YouTube</a> ROD MACDONALD Rod MacDonald began his professional career in New York City&rsquo;s Greenwich Village, where he recorded 21 songs now included in the Smithsonian Folkways collection, released the first of 14 solo albums, and co-founded the Greenwich Village Folk Festival. His songs &mdash; including &ldquo;American Jerusalem,&rdquo; &ldquo;White Buffalo,&rdquo; &ldquo;A Sailor&rsquo;s Prayer,&rdquo; and &ldquo;Every Living Thing&rdquo; &mdash; have been recorded by artists including Shawn Colvin, Garnet Rogers, Four Bitchin&rsquo; Babes, Happy Traum, Joe Jencks, Jonathan Edwards, and Dave Van Ronk. Now based in South Florida, Rod continues to pair memorable songwriting with sharp observations about the world around him.<a fr-original-style="" href="http://www.rodmacdonald.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Rod MacDonald Website</a> | <a fr-original-style="" rel="noopener" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a fr-original-style="" rel="noopener" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aFtdBXyY9g&utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Watch on YouTube</a> DAN MAY Dan May is one of a rare breed of singer-songwriters who has successfully made the transition from classical to popular music. Across seven critically acclaimed albums, he has developed a distinctive sound built around his warm baritone, intelligent songwriting, memorable hooks, and rootsy folk-pop arrangements. The Philadelphia Inquirer has called him &ldquo;a consummate storyteller,&rdquo; praising songs that brim with &ldquo;hooks and heart as well as intelligence and grace.&rdquo;<a fr-original-style="" href="http://danmaycd.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Dan May Website</a> | <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.facebook.com/dan.may.3576?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Abk8pVsVKEE&utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Watch on YouTube</a> AARON NATHANS When Philadelphia-based songwriter Aaron Nathans steps up to the mic, people quiet down, lean in, and listen. A former newspaper man with a wide-ranging baritone, Aaron brings a journalist&rsquo;s eye to his songwriting, finding wider truths about the human condition in the smallest details. His songs can be beautiful, funny, unexpected, and deeply affecting. A leader in Philadelphia&rsquo;s songwriting community, Aaron is a three-time Kerrville New Folk Finalist, a 2026 Falcon Ridge Folk Festival Emerging Artist, and a winner of the South Florida Folk Festival songwriting contest.<a fr-original-style="" href="http://aaronnathans.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Aaron Nathans Website</a> | <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.facebook.com/AaronNathansMusic?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.instagram.com/aaron_nathans/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a fr-original-style="" href="https://youtu.be/D7yzd4RYw8E?si=37MEbIs5jmyWyryS&utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Watch on YouTube</a> Thursday, October 1, 2026 The Royal Music &amp; Arts Center &mdash; Glenside, PATickets: $25 per show 2026 Fall Series Pass: $80 for all four concertsThe Fall Series continues November 5 and December 3. ABOUT THE VENUETickets are $25 for one show. Season Ticket holders must present ticket at every show. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. &nbsp;Advanced tickets are recommended! Visit theroyalglenside.com/faq for more information. Doors Open at 6:30pm | Show begins at 7pm Please make sure you are following our NEW social media pages:<a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.instagram.com/royalglenside/" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">INSTAGRAM</a> - <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573253514194" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">FACEBOOK&nbsp;</a>- <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.youtube.com/@royalglenside" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">YouTube</a> DRINK: Our neighbors at The Ways Restaurant and Brewery have a bar set-up in the back of the venue and will be selling their delicious beer. BYO-Wine is allowed with a $5 corkage fee per person. No Hard Liquor or outside beer permitted. FOOD: We sell small snacks at each event, but we are not a restaurant and do not have table service. If you show your pre-sale ticket at The Ways Restaurant and Brewery (located next door), you will receive 5% off your meal!&nbsp; PARKING: Guests of The Royal are permitted to park in the parking lot of St. Paul&#39;s Lutheran Church. Enter the lot on Mt. Carmel Avenue, on the other side of Easton Road. Parking is available at the Glenside Train Station, but at your own risk as we are not associated or contracted with SEPTA. Street parking is also available.

Philly Songwriters in the Round — October 1, 2026 Join us for the second installment of the 2026 Philly Songwriters in the Round Fall Series, an intimate evening featuring four exceptional songwriters sharing the stage: Charlotte Morris, Rod MacDonald, Dan May, and Aaron Nathans. Unlike a traditional concert, an “in the round” performance brings the artists together onstage, taking turns performing their original songs and sharing the stories and inspiration behind them. It’s an opportunity to experience great songwriting the way it was meant to be heard — up close, personal, and in conversation with the artists who created it. ABOUT THE SONGWRITERSCHARLOTTE MORRIS Philadelphia-based singer-songwriter Charlotte Morris blends folk and Americana with roots in classical music, musical theatre, and the folk revival movement of the 1960s and ’70s. Known for emotionally rich storytelling and soaring vocals, Charlotte explores identity, relationships, memory, and all the complicated spaces in between. Her performances are intimate, authentic, and conversational — often leaving audiences laughing one moment and wiping away tears the next.<a href="http://www.charlottemorrismusic.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank">Charlotte Morris Website</a> | <a href="http://facebook.com/charlottemorrismusic/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="http://instagram.com/charlottemorrismusic?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://youtu.be/XP8Ay6Wxqgs?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank">Watch on YouTube</a> ROD MACDONALD Rod MacDonald began his professional career in New York City’s Greenwich Village, where he recorded 21 songs now included in the Smithsonian Folkways collection, released the first of 14 solo albums, and co-founded the Greenwich Village Folk Festival. His songs — including “American Jerusalem,” “White Buffalo,” “A Sailor’s Prayer,” and “Every Living Thing” — have been recorded by artists including Shawn Colvin, Garnet Rogers, Four Bitchin’ Babes, Happy Traum, Joe Jencks, Jonathan Edwards, and Dave Van Ronk. Now based in South Florida, Rod continues to pair memorable songwriting with sharp observations about the world around him.<a href="http://www.rodmacdonald.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank">Rod MacDonald Website</a> | <a target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aFtdBXyY9g&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank">Watch on YouTube</a> DAN MAY Dan May is one of a rare breed of singer-songwriters who has successfully made the transition from classical to popular music. Across seven critically acclaimed albums, he has developed a distinctive sound built around his warm baritone, intelligent songwriting, memorable hooks, and rootsy folk-pop arrangements. The Philadelphia Inquirer has called him “a consummate storyteller,” praising songs that brim with “hooks and heart as well as intelligence and grace.”<a href="http://danmaycd.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank">Dan May Website</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dan.may.3576?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Abk8pVsVKEE&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank">Watch on YouTube</a> AARON NATHANS When Philadelphia-based songwriter Aaron Nathans steps up to the mic, people quiet down, lean in, and listen. A former newspaper man with a wide-ranging baritone, Aaron brings a journalist’s eye to his songwriting, finding wider truths about the human condition in the smallest details. His songs can be beautiful, funny, unexpected, and deeply affecting. A leader in Philadelphia’s songwriting community, Aaron is a three-time Kerrville New Folk Finalist, a 2026 Falcon Ridge Folk Festival Emerging Artist, and a winner of the South Florida Folk Festival songwriting contest.<a href="http://aaronnathans.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank">Aaron Nathans Website</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AaronNathansMusic?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aaron_nathans/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://youtu.be/D7yzd4RYw8E?si=37MEbIs5jmyWyryS&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank">Watch on YouTube</a> Thursday, October 1, 2026 The Royal Music &amp; Arts Center — Glenside, PATickets: $25 per show 2026 Fall Series Pass: $80 for all four concertsThe Fall Series continues November 5 and December 3. ABOUT THE VENUETickets are $25 for one show. Season Ticket holders must present ticket at every show. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  Advanced tickets are recommended! Visit theroyalglenside.com/faq for more information. Doors Open at 6:30pm | Show begins at 7pm Please make sure you are following our NEW social media pages:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/royalglenside/" target="_blank">INSTAGRAM</a> - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573253514194" target="_blank">FACEBOOK </a>- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@royalglenside" target="_blank">YouTube</a> DRINK: Our neighbors at The Ways Restaurant and Brewery have a bar set-up in the back of the venue and will be selling their delicious beer. BYO-Wine is allowed with a $5 corkage fee per person. No Hard Liquor or outside beer permitted. FOOD: We sell small snacks at each event, but we are not a restaurant and do not have table service. If you show your pre-sale ticket at The Ways Restaurant and Brewery (located next door), you will receive 5% off your meal!  PARKING: Guests of The Royal are permitted to park in the parking lot of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Enter the lot on Mt. Carmel Avenue, on the other side of Easton Road. Parking is available at the Glenside Train Station, but at your own risk as we are not associated or contracted with SEPTA. Street parking is also available.

The Royal Music & Arts Center, Inc.

Philly Songwriters In The Round | Aaron Nathans, Charlotte Morris, Rod MacDonald & Dan May

1 S Easton Rd

General Admission

$25

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