A Bluesy Sunday Afternoon

The Presbyterian Church of the Mountain (PCOM) in Delaware Water Gap, PA presented Tony Dellaria and Friends Blues Quartet featuring The Blues Dude on Sunday August 4th as part of their 2013 Summer Gazebo Concert Series. It was an unseasonably chilled early evening that greeted those who ventured to the Gazebo’s hillside on that August day but the music which would fill the air with its circulatory properties soon filled the gathering with the sensations of warmth as one song was played after another. The Quarter consisted of Jeremiah Williams (aka The Blues Dude www.facebook.com/therealbluesdude?ref=br_tf) on vocals and guitar, Dwight Spencer on Keyboards, Dennis Grove on Bass Guitar and Vocals, and Tony Dellaria on Drums.

A great deal of energy emanated from the Gazebo as those who listened to the group could be seen closing their eyes in order to allow the music’s bluesy rhythms and beats to flow into their being. This motivated many to snap their fingers and tap their toes while embracing each note gently in their waking dreams. Some who enjoyed the concert were moved to partake of the flavor of the music by sharing a dance with another music loving soul. All in all, it was a very cool performance filled with a sound so energetic it allows those who heard it an opportunity to relax into it. You’ll be able to find more photographs taken during the Tony Dellaria and Friends featuring The Blues Dude concert in The PCOM 2013 Gallery at www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151682942230421.1073741834.636000420&type=1.

In addition to the music performed by Tony Dellaria and Friends Blues Quartet featuring The Blues Dude, The Presbyterian Church of the Mountain offered a variety of food to those who came to enjoy the show. There were also a number of jewelry and clothing items reflecting the culture found on the African Continent available for sale. Proceeds gained through the sale of food benefited the church while those gained through the sale of clothes and jewelry benefit’s the Alice Visionary Foundation Project (AVFP) which is an International Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) founded in March 2005 with a mission of caring and supporting the vulnerable group who are infected and affected by HIV/AIDS epidemic and to improve quality of life through education, food security, and poverty alleviation throughout the African nation of Kenya. You can learn more about the Alice Visionary Foundation Project (AVFP) and how to become involved with its work by exploring their Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/AliceVisionaryFoundationProject.

According to their website, The Presbyterian Church of the Mountain is “… a community of disciples illuminated by God’s love who care for others spiritually, emotionally, physically, and financially as we explore new avenues of grace and grow in faith through worship and service.” In an endeavor to manifest the goals of this statement, they hold weekly services every Sunday beginning at 10am, providing a hostel for those hikers who travel along the Appalachian Trail as well as holding a Hikers’ Dinner every Thursday evening throughout the Summer Months to replenish their energies, supporting the Kenyan village of Amilo by providing a school feeding program for 15 orphans, a well, housing, and simple medical care and information to the villagers, and by sharing a partnership with the Reformed Church located in Cardenaz, Cuba. They also support the local Fire Company and Women’s Resources Center as well as provide community aid funds for residents who are suffering economic burdens. The size of the congregation is approximately 200 people.

The Summer Gazebo Concert Series began in 1990 and is presented every Sunday evening throughout the Summer months until the end of August in order to support the local musicians and provide a venue where all ages could learn to appreciate Jazz and acoustic music. In reflection of Delaware Water Gap, PA being considered a Mecca for Jazz, the concerts has a great number of Jazz performances in their schedule. However, all musical styles are showcased during the summer which includes Blue Grass and Classical Music. The next installment in The Presbyterian Church of the Mountain Summer Gazebo Concert Series for 2013 is scheduled for Sunday August 11th and will feature Skip Detrick and Matt Abell. The concert is free to the public and begins at 6pm. Please Explore The Presbyterian Church of the Mountain Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/pages/Presbyterian-Church-of-the-Mountain/234593743269661 for more information.