A Night With Miraglia

The ArtMusic Coffeehouse in East Stroudsburg, PA presented Singer/Song writer Danielle Miraglia Saturday December 17th. A gentle and calming mood touched those who arrived early to the concert. It was enhanced by the welcoming greetings presented by the home’s owners, Don Slepian and Jan Julia, and their musical guest along with those who arrived even earlier. The lights were dimmed to a reddened glow bringing forth the energies associated with the color and the conversations were instinctively kept to a whisper as not to interfere with the natural flow of the aurae traveling from one internal vibration to the next.

Slowly, the home began to fill with excited conversations brightening the lights within the house and each other with anticipation. Ms. Miraglia discreetly spirited herself away from the presence of those who were entering the abode to prepare for her performance and, perhaps, to create an atmosphere in which her “Official” entrance would have a more mystical effect. The sharings among friends who have met during previous concerts and those who arrived for the very first time until the 8 o’clock hour arrived and Don Slepian (or as Ms. Miraglia later affectionately referred to as “Don Slepiano”) gently quieted the gathering to experience the mood enhancing sounds his improvised performance on the keyboards are well known and well appreciated.

Singer/Song writer Danielle Miraglia is considered by many to be a blues artists. But, if her performance is what it means to have the blues, I’m throwing away my Prozac. There is a joy and humor which stitches their way throughout each song and story connected to it sewing a smile to each face and heart who are penetrated by her needling insights and wit. While the influence many great blues singers has on Ms. Miraglia’s compositions and performance styles can be speculated on, there is little doubt, if any of those legendary performer were the experienced her talents, they would be inspired by her.

The uncanny quality of  Ms. Miraglia’s songs have a way of leading the listener into many directions within each piece. Sometimes, the audience are led into several emotional avenues at once. This deft weaving allows one to instantaneously develop a desire to go deeper into a song to discover the enormity of its depth. An example of this would be one particular song in with a great deal of sorrow is shared. There was a line which served as comic relief for many until it is realized the words also denotes an underlining sadness related to the song. However, the chuckle the line inspired allowed the audience to experience the enormity of the song’s theme without shying away from it. This is how a song writer becomes master song writer.

Ms. Miraglia’s effect was pleasantly demonstrated throughout the evening as her presence on and off the stage continued creating music within all who encountered her. It was a delight to meet such an enchanting woman whose exuberant demeanor and understandings of the profundity of every day life brings forth a person quite uncommon in the familiar discourses of everyday life. You’ll be able to see more Photographs taken during the concert in The ArtMusic Coffeehouse 2011 Gallery Part 2 at www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150297458280421.386056.636000420&type=1&l=0f79879505.

Danielle Miraglia was raised just outside of Boston in Revere, MA and on a variety of popular music ranging from Motown to classic rock influences. Listening to The Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin encouraged her to learn to play guitar at the age of thirteen. She also developed a passion for the arts and discovered an outstanding gift for writing and theater in addition to music. Ms. Miraglia released her debut EP titled, “Bad Poetry” in 2001. This was followed by “Just Wrong Enough” in 2002 and her recent CD titled, “Nothing Romantic.” You can learn more about Danielle Miraglia, her music, her creative influences, and how to obtain her work for your collection at www.daniellem.com.

The ArtMusic Coffeehouse is held in the home of Don Slepian and Jan Julia who reside in the borough of East Stroudsburg, PA as part of the Concerts In Your Home Series. A variety of musical forms are presented including folk, jazz, classical, and electronic music. Although the concerts welcomes all who wish to attend, seating is limited as they take place in a private home. The Danielle Miraglia was the final concert to be held at The ArtMusic Coffeehouse for 2011. It was a very befitting gift for the holidays. The ArtMusic Coffeehouse Concerts will resume in 2012 beginning with Ian Ethan on Saturday January 14th and continuing with Jacob Johnson on Friday January 27th. Both concerts start at 8pm. Please Explore The ArtMusic Coffeehouse Website at www.ArtMusicCoffeehouse.com or Call 570-476-6307 for more information and to reserve your seats.