An Indoor Gazebo

The Presbyterian Church on the Mountain (PCOM)* in Delaware Water Gap, PA presented another installment of their Summer Gazebo Concert Series on Sunday June 21st featuring the smooth jazzy sounds of Kate and Richie Roche* with Kate* on Drums and Vocals and Richie* on Piano and Vocals. They were joined by Allan Baldwin on Trumpet and percussion. This particular concert was held indoors due to the potential rain that was predicted but never materialized. However, the quaint and friendly atmosphere of The PCOM* provided the modest crowd attending the concert a wonderful place to enhance their Fathers’ Day Celebrations with the excellent music and the culinary treats lovingly prepared by members of the congregation and presented by those working the concessions area.

The Concert began with an introduction by the PCOM* Committee Chairperson Bonnie Childs* and the music began soon afterwards. Those who have had the good fortune of hearing Kate and Richie Roche* perform in the past were delighted that their wonderful memories did not fail them. The soothing sounds they expressed throughout their set allowed their long time fans to re experience the calm joy they have come to know through their previous encounters.

However, those who have never experienced their performances, found themselves enchanted by not only by the smoothness of their music by my the smoothness of their manner. This relaxed manner is often found in numerous jazz ensembles, but Kate and Richie Roche* seem to have it down to a science. Trumpeter Allan Baldwin added his own relaxed style into the mix making the entire performance a perfect one to help those who have had a stressful week, weekend, and/or day to unwind their obligated lives and to experience something wonderful. Those who attended the concert included Arline M. Smeltz*, Jazz Vocalist Vicki Doney*, and Pastor Karen Nickles* of The PCOM*.

The Next performance in The Presbyterian Church on the Mountain (PCOM)* Gazebo Concert Series will be on Sunday June 28th beginning at 6pm featuring the intoxicating sounds of Jazz Juice featuring Jesse Green*, Daniel Gonzalez, Viunny Bianchi, and special guest Kristine Green*. Please Contact Bonnie Childs* at 570-992-3934 for more information.

You’ll find more photographs in The Forwardian Arts Society The POCM Gazebo Concerts 2009 Gallery at www.myspace.com/forwardian_arts.

(*) denotes members of The Forwardian Arts Society in good standing and are considered Our Good Friends.