A Tiny Moving OMN

The Living Room in Stroudsburg, PA presented another installment of their weekly Open Mic Nite Series on Sunday July 15th. I’m sure many of you are getting as tired of me saying when I arrived at the event as I am of saying it. So, let’s just say I got there as soon as I arrived. Smiles.

When I did arrive, I discovered it was a special night for the gathering. A band from Fargo, ND named, “Tiny Moving Parts” had scheduled a performance as part of their tour of the area. However, there are times when things in the music world just don’t work out the way they are planned. A bit like life really. Anyways, Billy Mack met up with them and offered The Living Room as a venue for them to play. And, viola (that’s French for “viola.”), those who frequent the Living Room on their Open Mic Nites were treated to their performance. Cool.

The band consisted of Dylan Mattheisen on guitar and vocals, Matthew Chevalier on bass and vocals and Billy Chevalier on drums. Their punk/hardcore style of music blasted through the Living Room and into the inward mechanisms of its denizens setting each internal alarm clock to “WTF.” The velocity of the sound along with the energies provided by the musicians still lingers among those who experienced it like the ringing in my ears. Tiny Moving Parts proved to be a welcomed addition to the Open Mic Nite Series and it’s almost hoped that other bands will have mishaps in their touring schedules and wind up at The Living Room on Sunday Nights. You’ll be able to learn more about Tiny Moving Parts from their Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/tinymovingparts.

While those who came out to The Living Room continued to experienced the echo chamber/musical wind tunnel effects of Tiny Moving Parts’ performance, Poet Zack Warner took the stage to share his work. The power of his words which has become a meaningful part of the soul’s lexicon remained prevalent throughout his readings. Yet, there was something new and intangible in his poetry that night touching a new sensibility in those who have become familiar with his work. I have no words to describe it but I hope the next time I hear his words will give my keyboard utterance.

Zack Warner was followed by Guitarist Jon Weber whose quiet renderings served as a gentle contrast to the musical offerings earlier that night. He was followed by a poetic reading by Amy Knopf who shared her soul touching words allowing those who have experienced her words during previous Open Mic Nights to delve deeper into her insights. She was followed by poet Willem D. Khay whose words brought a fitting end to the gatherings. The next Open Mic nite will occur Sunday July 22nd. You’ll be able to find more photograph taken during the Sunday July 15th Open Mic Nite in The Living Room 2012 Gallery at www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150907955845421.475868.636000420&type=1.

The Living Room’s weekly Open Mic Nites occurs every Sunday Evening beginning at 6pm. Musicians, Poets, Writers, and anyone who would like to share their talents with an eagerly accepting audience are welcomed to participate. In addition to the Open Mic Nites, The Living Room Gallery is currently presents an exhibition titled, “One Man’s Trash in Another Man’s Treasure” which will run until July 31st. The Living Room also presents a concert series whose schedule can be obtained through their facebook Page.

The Living Room opened in April of 2012 and is located on Main Street in Stroudsburg, PA next to The Sherman Theater who owns the building. The Art Gallery is organized by members of The Living Room Art  community who include Shane Izykowski, Martelle Jones, Elisa Byrne, Tom LeFevre, Darlene Farris Labar, Sarah Bouma, Toby Sabatine, and Billy Mack. Please Explore The Living Room Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/pages/The-Living-Room/123978921059378 for more information on The Living Room, all they have to offer, and how to be a part of it all.