The Deer Head Inn, the home of jazz in the Poconos, will be featuring some great talents this weekend.
On Saturday, May 2, Marco Marcinko and his latin jazz quintet will be gracing the small stage with their presence. Marcinko remains one of the region's best drummers, and plays in bands with genres like latin jazz to rock to pop to afro funk. And he looks cool while he's doing it. (His eyes are always protected by a faded orange set of glasses, making him ready for "cool jazz drummer mode" anytime. That show will start at 7:30 pm and the cost is $12 at the beginning/$6 after 9:30 p.m.
On Sunday, The Bobettes will be joining the cast of Deer Head musicians. The Bobettes are mainly known for their work with legendary Schoolhouse Rock composer Bob Dorough. You might recognize them on such songs as "Conjunction Junction." The group is comprised of three beautiful women --- Nancy Reed, Vicki Doney, and Val Hawk. That show will be running from 5 to 8 p.m. and the cost is $5.
Might I add, the Deer Head Inn is a real neat place to go see live music. It's small, so the setting between the crowd and the entertainers is very intimate. Also, the stage is set up so that you can see from every table in the restaurant. The Deer Head is rustic, and has been the Poconos only jazz club since the 1950s.
Afro-latin-schoolhouse-rockin'-funk-a-jazz-a-licious!
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Ain't No Time to Hate, Barely Time to Wait...for Dark Star Orchestra
Casey jones, you better watch your speed...when you head down to the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg to see DARK STAR ORCHESTRA! I'm so excited to see this band in June. They are one of my favorite bands that come around the ESU area because they cover Grateful Dead songs, which are some of the best songs ever created (if I have anything to say about it).
But, like many fans of the Grateful Dead, I've decided to do some experimentation as of late. Instead of writing to you about the band, I'd rather speak directly to you. Let's get to know each other. Come listen to my plugged in podcast about the event here.
Keep on keepin' on.
But, like many fans of the Grateful Dead, I've decided to do some experimentation as of late. Instead of writing to you about the band, I'd rather speak directly to you. Let's get to know each other. Come listen to my plugged in podcast about the event here.
Keep on keepin' on.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
It's Knapp Time, Kids
Ok, so this preview is going to be a little biased. Well, very biased actually. The performer I want you to check out this week happens to be a good friend of mine. (There's your disclaimer, right off the bat).
Siamsa Irish Pub's very own John Knapp will be playing an acoustic session on the second floor of the restaurant this Saturday night. John has spent many years reflecting on his sound and always remains in a state of experimentation. To sound utterly cliche for one second, if I had a penny for every kind of sound John experimented with, I'd be rich.
Also, John has also just recently purchased his very own synthesizer, which has been leading him in many different directions. I hope he brings it with him on Saturday. That could get interesting...
I'm glad John is finally getting the chance to spread his music around a little. He's got a lot of talent, but hasn't played many places yet. This is a chance for him to bust out!
On a side note, not only is John Knapp a talented musician, but he is also a very gifted writer. His poetry is a bit abstract, and makes you use your mind when you read it. Check it out here.
Siamsa Irish Pub's very own John Knapp will be playing an acoustic session on the second floor of the restaurant this Saturday night. John has spent many years reflecting on his sound and always remains in a state of experimentation. To sound utterly cliche for one second, if I had a penny for every kind of sound John experimented with, I'd be rich.
Also, John has also just recently purchased his very own synthesizer, which has been leading him in many different directions. I hope he brings it with him on Saturday. That could get interesting...
I'm glad John is finally getting the chance to spread his music around a little. He's got a lot of talent, but hasn't played many places yet. This is a chance for him to bust out!
On a side note, not only is John Knapp a talented musician, but he is also a very gifted writer. His poetry is a bit abstract, and makes you use your mind when you read it. Check it out here.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
A Pet Festivas for the Rest of Us
Well, today's post is geared towards the local music and animal lover in each and every one of us. I know, kind of a weird combination, huh? But if you put these two things together, you get Pet Festivas, a fundraiser for Camp Papillon, which will take place at Sarah Street Grill on April 14 (starting at 11:30 am).
A little background info --- The Monroe County SPCA recently closed down, leaving countless local animals homeless. Enter Camp Papillon. They took in a large amount of those animals, giving them a chance for survival. Now, the organization has an overabundance of animals and is desperately in need of foster homes, permanent homes, and are also trying to raise money to build their own shelter facility in Stroudsburg.
Here comes Sarah Street Grill --- Every year they have a fundraiser to celebrate their anniversary. This year, they have chosen Camp Papillon. Since this year marks their 14th year in business, they will be donating 14% of all their profits from April 14 to the organization. But they're not just serving food...
Enter local music. Sarah Street Grill will be hosting ten...count 'em...ten bands next Tuesday. Here's the rundown: Regina Sayles and Spencer Reed, Christian Porter, Chris Cuzme, the Pocono Duo, Bill Ruth, Tom Graham, Ansel Matthews, Johnny Rydell, Brian and Nadine from Swampadelica, and Bobby Syvarth. The music will start at 5 pm and continue until 2 am. And best of all...it's FREE!
Besides all that great music, the restaurant will also have a benefit pool tournament, raffles, and 50/50. They are also urging patrons to pick up a Pet Festivas t-shirt or donate pet supplies and money directly to Camp Papillon through the ESU Community Service Student Outreach booth.
If you were wondering, yes, there will be adoptable dogs there starting at 3pm.
You can listen to some great music, adopt a pooch, play some pool, and eat a good meal all in one day. Not bad for a Tuesday afternoon.
A little background info --- The Monroe County SPCA recently closed down, leaving countless local animals homeless. Enter Camp Papillon. They took in a large amount of those animals, giving them a chance for survival. Now, the organization has an overabundance of animals and is desperately in need of foster homes, permanent homes, and are also trying to raise money to build their own shelter facility in Stroudsburg.
Here comes Sarah Street Grill --- Every year they have a fundraiser to celebrate their anniversary. This year, they have chosen Camp Papillon. Since this year marks their 14th year in business, they will be donating 14% of all their profits from April 14 to the organization. But they're not just serving food...
Enter local music. Sarah Street Grill will be hosting ten...count 'em...ten bands next Tuesday. Here's the rundown: Regina Sayles and Spencer Reed, Christian Porter, Chris Cuzme, the Pocono Duo, Bill Ruth, Tom Graham, Ansel Matthews, Johnny Rydell, Brian and Nadine from Swampadelica, and Bobby Syvarth. The music will start at 5 pm and continue until 2 am. And best of all...it's FREE!
Besides all that great music, the restaurant will also have a benefit pool tournament, raffles, and 50/50. They are also urging patrons to pick up a Pet Festivas t-shirt or donate pet supplies and money directly to Camp Papillon through the ESU Community Service Student Outreach booth.
If you were wondering, yes, there will be adoptable dogs there starting at 3pm.
You can listen to some great music, adopt a pooch, play some pool, and eat a good meal all in one day. Not bad for a Tuesday afternoon.
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