Play at Moe’s

In an area in what many consider to be the outskirts of Stroudsburg, PA, a music store named, “Moe'st Everything Muse” held an Open Mic Jam on Saturday April 27th. It was the third of a monthly series which began earlier this year and has thrived since then. The shop is owned by musician Moe Altamuro who served as host to the several musicians who have come to share their talents for the evening.

As one enters the shop and ascends the stairs leading the room where the event is held, one can’t help but take note how much like home it feels. The welcoming environment reminded me of times in my childhood when my mother, Grand Mother, sister, and I would travel to Philadelphia to visit my Great Grand Mother in her home. She had a huge staircase of which I was fascinated by. The stairs at Moe'st Everything Muse, although they were not as long as my Great Grand Mother’s (or perhaps the fact I’m a bit taller than I was at the age of 3 had something to do with my perspective regarding their size has changed) and their welcoming destination reminded me of them.

Anyways, the event began with Moe sharing a joyously cordial greeting with the gathering who filled the intimately sized room. He then introduced the first group of musicians to perform who were later named, “The Band with No Name.” It consisted of Tony and Robert on Guitar, and Sam on Keyboard. Moe served the group as its drummer until their regular drummer Dave arrived. The majority of the songs the group performed were written by Robert and Sam and were sewn together with a Christian theme. A number of pieces reflected the musical stylings found in rock music while others had the very profound sounds the genre known as soul music contains. I guess one could consider the gathering of musicians as a Rock and Soul Christian Band.

During the course of the evening, a camaraderie among music lovers was demonstrated as musicians supported other musicians as well as singers who came to bless the mic with their talents. These included vocalist Juan Marable who shared some songs relating to the Christian faith and a drummer known as Domenic. Moe returned to the mic several times to perform on guitar and lend his voice to the event. It all made for an enjoyable evening as meaningful words relating to the Christian faith were shared throughout the event by Moe and others who have dedicated their lives and all their endeavors to their beliefs. You’ll be able to find more photographs taken during the Saturday April 27th Open Mic Nite in the Moe'st Everything Muse 2013 Gallery at www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151621584515421.1073741830.636000420&type=1.

Moe'st Everything Muse is located on Ann Street in Stroudsburg, PA near the Ribbon Factory outlet. The Open Mic Jam is held the last Saturday of the month with the next event taking place on Saturday May 25th beginning at 8pm. All are welcomed to come and share their musical talents or to partake of the event as a member of the audience .

In addition to the Open Mic Jams, Moe'st Everything Muse offers a variety of musical instruments to be purchased or traded. They also buy musical instruments from those who wish to sell them. Moe'st Everything Muse also offers the music lovers in the community lessons, a rehearsal space, and repairs to broken instruments. You’ll be able to learn more about Moe'st Everything Muse and every thing they offer by exploring their Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/moesteverything?ref=ts&fref=ts.