The First Open May Night at Starbucks

Starbucks in Stroudsburg, PA held their weekly Open Mic Night on Sunday May 3rd featuring a variety of musicians and singers throughout the area performing original material along with some cover tunes enchanting all who experienced them. The incredibly warm temperatures of the previous week gave way to some cooler ones due to the recent sting of rainy days but this did not dampen the spirits of those who come to share their love for the music as well as for one another. The event was hosted by Eric Becker* www.myspace.com/ericjbecker who began the evening by performing much of his work on guitar.

Among those who also shared their talents were a duo entitled, “Blue Jean” www.myspace.com/bluejeanrocks who performed some cover tunes but made them their own. Michael Kessler* of The Michael Show whose music who is one of the publishers of The North East Music Organization’s (NEMO) magazine performed next to the delight of many, He was followed by a Starbucks favorite Rick Delgado* www.myspace.com/rickblue77 who played some original work. He was followed by another Starbuck Favorite Keith Haynes* of The Business Fairy www.myspace.com/thebusinessfairy whose musical styling were as entertaining as they were energetic. The music continued Emmit Henry* whose Harmonica were enhanced by his unique lyrics. Barbara VanBuskirk* performance reminded all why she is another of Starbucks favorite musician as her renditions of the songs she plays never fail to touch the soul of all who hears them. Mike Dayton added his voice to the evening as did Jeremiah Williams of www.poconowebsitesolutions.com. Prior to Eric* taking the stage for an entrancing finale, the evening concluded with Walter Lee* who sounds encouraged those in attendance to return to Starbucks for another evening of wonderful music.

In addition to the music, there was an exhibition of visual works created by freelance artist Melissa Gordon. Her images aligned the walls leading to the Starbucks’ rest areas. They are worthwhile experiencing when you’re upon your journey.

The chilled weather seemed to encourage a large crowd to attend the evening’s festivities. Perhaps this is due to The Starbucks Open Mic Night has become known as an opportunity to hear some great music while enjoying the warm atmosphere this and the company who gather creates. Among those who came to partake of this experience included Christopher and Erica McCabe* along with their family, David Larabee*, Arline M. Smeltz*, and Brian Foley*. I’m sure there were many of you there who I have not mentioned. I apologize for the oversight, but please feel free to remedy this by sharing your comments and making them know to everyone of whom I’m sure would delight in learning them.

The next weekly Open Mic Night is scheduled to take place Sunday May 10th beginning at 6:30pm enhancing any Mothers’ Day Plans you may have. Please contact Eric Becker* at 570-872-7896 for more information. You’ll find more pictures in the Starbucks Open Mic Night 2009 Gallery at myspace.com/forwardian_arts.