Rambling in the Park

The Downtown Stroudsburg, PA Business Association in partnership with the Sherman Theater presented The Lost Ramblers on Saturday August 24th as part of their 2013 Music in the Park Series. The group is well known for its simple and enjoyable presentation of bluegrass music which they often share while strolling around through numerous festivals like Stroudfest and The Celebration of the Arts jazz and Arts Festival, and The PA Crafts Festival along with other homegrown events. Members of The Lost Ramblers varies from time to time but this presentation included those simply known as Jim, Jackie, Johnny, and Neil.

The concert began with a small gathering but soon grew into a sizable one as those who came to town specifically to hear the performance mingled with those who passed by while walking around the town who became curious enough of the sounds coming from the musicians to sit and listen for a spell. A great deal of toe tapping and dancing to the homegrown melodies which included an arrangement of the theme song to the television show called, “Petticoat Junction” which aired on the CBS network from 1963 to 1970 was shared among the concert goers as a variation was applied to the song in order to honor two of Monroe County’s jazz icons namely the Deer Head Inn located in Delaware Water Gap, PA and the Jazz Pianist, Singer, and Composer Bob Dorough. It was a great time. You’ll find more photographs taken during the Saturday August 24th performance of The Lost Ramblers in The Music in the Park 2013 Gallery at www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151718928905421.1073741839.636000420&type=1.

The Downtown Stroudsburg, PA Business Association and the Sherman Theater Music in the Park Series takes place in the vacant lot located between Josephine's Fleur-de-lis and The 14KT Outlet’s Fine Jewelry Design in Stroudsburg, PA every Saturday evening from the months of June through August presenting as variety musicians and bands reflecting various musical genres. The final installment of the series will take place on Saturday August 31st and will be a part of the 7th Annual Stroudfest which takes place throughout the town of Stroudsburg featuring a number of musicians and bands along with artists and crafters sharing their talents throughout the day. You can learn more about Stroudfest by exploring the invitation issued on Facebook at www.facebook.com/events/632783790067559.

The Downtown Stroudsburg, PA Business Association (aka The Jacob Stroud Corporation) is an organization dedicated to a vibrant Downtown Stroudsburg by improving the municipality’s image by enhancing its physical appearance, building consensus among organizations and the community, promoting downtown's unique characteristics, and restructuring and diversifying our economic base. According to their Facebook Page, Stroudsburg, PA has been a well-established center for Monroe County commerce. You can learn more about The Stroudsburg, PA Downtown Stroudsburg Business Association long with it’s perceptions and vision for the town at their Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/pages/Downtown-Stroudsburg-Business-Association/242126962482288?ref=ts&rf=168378193176439.

The Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg, PA was built in the 1920s and has been renovated during the 2000s to become a venue presenting a variety of related events such as those associated with the arts of theater, dance, and music. In addition to the performances presented within the theater itself, the Sherman Theater also hosts a number of festivals throughout the town along with events presented at their extended non-profit venues known as The Living Room which featuring art exhibitions and a weekly Open Mic Nite Series which are free of charge and invites the public to participate. You can learn more about The Sherman Theater at www.facebook.com/ShermanTheater?fref=ts.