The Sherman Theatre* in Stroudsburg, PA hosted “A Christmas Jam in the Poconos” on Saturday December 27th featuring numerous Jam Bands emanating from the Monroe County, PA Area. Those performing included “The Hot John Travoltas,” The Roamin’ Gabriels,* (www.myspace.com/roamingabriels1)” “Cabinet (www.myspace.com/cabinetwax),” “Liquid Sunshine* (www.myspace.com/liquidsunshinepa),” “Juggling Suns (www.myspace.com/jugglingsuns),” and several unscheduled appearances which enhanced the event. The audience was unusually small for this holiday concert but it proved to be a wonderful night for those who recuperated enough from the family gatherings common this time of year to venture to The Sherman Theatre* that night.
The evening included a variety of musical styles ranging from Jazz and Bluegrass to Folk and tunes reminiscent of “The Grateful Dead.” People were seated during the beginning of the Jam Concert but they were soon on their feet dancing and swaying to the music which delighted their senses. The event also served to benefit The Monroe County Children and Youth Services whose Special Holiday CD comprising of a songs local musicians and singers contributed their talents toward was on sale to help fund their “Wishmakers” project. A video from the CD was shown during the show featuring those who participated in the song.
Among those attending were Richard Berkowitz*, Theresa Woehrel*, Sean Montross*, Bill Kelly*, and Cheryl Yost* of The Sherman Theatre* along with Arline M. Smeltz*, Gary Lambert* and Philbert Robertson. Please feel free to share your reflections of the event as I’m sure others will be eager to learn of them. The next shows at The Sherman Theatre* will be The COTA* Christmas Special on Monday December 29th at 7:30pm, The Bands for Bren Benefit Concert on Friday January 9th at 6pm, and Winterfest on Saturday January 31st from 11am until 11pm. Please Explore The Sherman Theatre* Website for more information. You’ll find numerous photographs at The Forwardian Arts Society Pocono Jams The Sherman Gallery at myspace.com/forwardian_arts.
(*) denotes members of The Forwardian Arts Society in good standing and are considered Our Good Friends.
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