The
Newberry's Yard of Ale in Stroudsburg, PA held another of their
weekly installment of Jazz Jams on Wednesday October
21st.
It was my second visit to the establishment and, like my first, I
arrived early and ordered a meal that was even more delicious than
that I consumed the previous time.
After a while, the house band consisting of Jon Ballantyne
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on Keyboard, Tom Kozic
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on Guitar, Joe Michaels www.facebook.com/joe.michaels.54584
on Bass, and Tyler Dempsey
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on Drums arrived in order to set up their instruments.
An anticipatory mood
filled the crowd as they awaited the music of the Quartet to touch
the room. The first notes the musicians played place enchantments
upon the gathering which allowed many to quietly listen to the
blessings their talents would bestow. This continued for a while
until a break ensued of which musicians and singers were invited to
take the stage to add their talents to the evening's festivities.
The first of these
to do so was a guitarist known as COG who performed a solo set while
the break was going on. He was joined by Mike Kuehn who shared his
talents on the drums for a number of songs. The selections of songs
were a mixture of folk and rock songs from the 1950s and 60s. The
voice of the guitarist added a depth to each composition as his life
experiences enhanced the flavor of the song with the truths emanating
from his heart.
One particularly
poignant moment during the performance came about when one of the
many television sets that adorned the bars showed a commercial
featuring the US military while COG was singing the song titled, “Eve
of Destruction” which is a protest song written by P. F. Sloan
(born Philip Gary Schlein) in 1965. It was first recorded by The
Turtles and appeared on their 1965 debut album titled “It Ain't Me
Babe.” It was later recorded by Barry McGuire as a single that was
released in 1965. Although the song proved to be very popular, it was
banned from some US Radio Stations as its controversial lyrics
were seen as giving aid to the enemy in Vietnam. So, the
juxtaposition of the song and the recruitment images of the military
on television provided a deeper meaning of the song.
As
COG
completed his set, the house band retook the stage and played a
number of compositions that filled each listener with their
magnificent essence. The quartet was joined by
percussionist Ed Hudak for a number of tunes. After a while, another
break ensued and I took this opportunity to step outside the
establishment to chat with the musicians who were seated among the
Cafe tables that adorned the sidewalk. It was after my conversations
did I leave to journey home. You'll find more photographs taken
during the October 21st
Jazz Jam in The Jamming The Yale Out Of A Wednesday Night Gallery at
www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10154295250468761.1073741912.91146283760&type=3.
The
Newberry's Yard of Ale in Stroudsburg, PA holds their weekly Jazz Jam
every Wednesday evening beginning with their house band at 8pm and
continues with musicians being invited to join the band at 9pm. All
musicians (Instrumentalists and Vocalists) are welcomed to join in
the party. In addition to their Wednesday Jazz Jams, the
establishment offers live music from other musicians and genres every
Friday and Saturday night. They also feature a number of beers
originating from many parts of the world along with other beverages
to enjoy alone or while partaking of a meal from their yummy menu.
The Newberry's Yard of Ale also houses a game room in their cellar
where their patrons can come and play. A Craft Beer Club is available
to anyone desiring to be kept updated on all things related to the
establishment. You'll
find more information about The
Newberry's Yard of Ale and all they have to offer (including how to
join their Craft Beer Club) at their Facebook Page at
www.facebook.com/newberrysYOA
or their Website at www.newberrysyardofale.com
Photography
by Paparazzi Paul.
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