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My passion has always been music, though I don't play any instruments. People always ask me why that is. Just trust me on this - I have no musical talent whatsoever - just good ears.My vocation has always been proofreading and editing, which I'm not only good at but which I truly enjoy. My specialty is medical editing, but I have experience in a wide variety of topics.Because of my love for music I often try to help my musician friends by writing and sending out press releases for their upcoming shows, selling merchandise at their shows, and in any other ways that are needed. I even helped finance the production of a few CDs, despite my meager income. None of this was ever in an official capacity... just a music aficionado doing what I can to help.In December of 2006 I decided quite spontaneously that I'd like to write a music column to feature musicians performing in the Phoenixville, PA area. The local paper The Phoenix responded to my proposal and allowed me to write 3 weekly columns, after which they would detrmine if they wanted the column to continue. I am happy to say that they chose to keep me and my January 11, 2007 column was my first as a hired columnist.The immediate success of my start as a professional writer has inspired me to broaden my horizons and seek other opportunities for publication. I have no intention to make this a full-time pursuit; it will continue to be something that I do primarily for fun.

My Blog

FERN'S ROCK 'N ROLL FANTASY VACATION RECAP, PART ONE

            I called it Ferns Rock n Roll Fantasy Vacation, but I shouldve called it Ferns Going For Broke Tour because now Im broke.              It was seven shows in seven nights.  Plus a visi...
Posted by on Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:31:00 GMT

Carsie Blanton begins monthly residency at Steel City

Carsie Blanton begins monthly residency at Steel CityBy Fern Brodkin                          Steel City Coffee House is presenting a residency with singer-songwriter Carsie Blanton. It begins Wednesd...
Posted by on Wed, 28 Jan 2009 10:16:00 GMT

Callahans Grace & Grit lands national airplay; see her band at Chaplins

Callahans Grace & Grit lands national airplay; see her band at Chaplins  By Fern Brodkin            Deb Callahan returns to Chaplins the Music Café Saturday night. This bluesy Christmas show will a...
Posted by on Sat, 20 Dec 2008 10:27:00 GMT

TIM MOTZER, JEF LEE JOHNSON CONCERT AND WEBCAST TONIGHT AND MORE!!!

Tonight:Wednesday, January 21: Oscillations Quartet (Ari Hoenig, Tim Motzer, Anthony Tidd, John Swana), Jef Lee Johnson Trio (Jef Lee Johnson, Chico Huff, John Patierno) and Doomstone (members of Grim...
Posted by on Thu, 11 Dec 2008 01:24:00 GMT

HILLARY WALLACE ARTICLE FROM THE PHOENIX

This article was printed in The Phoenix on October 15.  I apologize for the delay in posting it.   Vocal phenom Wallace performs at Steel City   By Fern Brodkin    &nb...
Posted by on Sat, 06 Dec 2008 14:56:00 GMT

ROBERT HAZARD TRIBUTE AT STEEL CITY COFFEE HOUSE

Tribute to a troubadour Musicians to honor Robert Hazard tonight By Fern Brodkin           Back in August it was a stunning blow to the musical community...
Posted by on Sat, 06 Dec 2008 14:54:00 GMT

Chris Adams: a builder in wood and song

Chris Adams: a builder in wood and song   Show info: Chris Adams with Sherry Somach and Steve Kolter. Sunday, December 7. 6 PM. Steel City Coffee House. 203 Bridge Street, Phoenixville. Tickets $...
Posted by on Sat, 06 Dec 2008 14:43:00 GMT

CHRIS SCHUTZ AT STEEL CITY TOMORROW NIGHT - ARTICLE FROM TODAYS PHOENIX

Road warrior Chris Schutz returns to Steel CityBy Fern BrodkinChris Schutz, leader of The Tourists, returns to Steel City Saturday night. He will have advance copies of the band's debut CD Gemini, whi...
Posted by on Fri, 05 Dec 2008 17:53:00 GMT

CLIFF HILLIS FEATURE, PARTS 1 AND 2

Cliff Hillis finally records new album CD release at Steel City Saturday night Part 1 of a 2-part story   Printed in The Phoenix October 11, 2008 By Fern Brodkin      ...
Posted by on Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:09:00 GMT

Drummer/percussionist Prashker featured at Steel City

By FERN BRODKINThe Phoenix CorrespondentFor Cheryl Prashker, It's All About The Drums. That is not only her philosophy of life, but the title of her independently released CD and the name of the show ...
Posted by on Fri, 12 Sep 2008 17:09:00 GMT