Moe Jammin’ in May

As the unseasonably chilled temperatures engulfed a gathering eager to share their musical talents, “Moe'st Everything Muse” in Stroudsburg, PA opened its doors on Saturday May 25th to hold the fourth of their monthly series of Open Jam Nites. It was 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.

The warmth found in the words of Moe’s welcome to the sizable gathering was echoed in the loving décor of the venue. It’s intimacy and home like environment has a calming effect upon those whose hectic week often creates a overwhelming sensation of incompleteness. The interconnection shared throughout the evening between friendships newly formed or established over the years filled the holes of many lives.

The event contained a mixture of original compositions along with a number of songs created by established artists as musicians came to bless the mic with their talents. These musicians included the band named “Blind Men Driving” whose solid instrumentals complimented the lyrics they phrased and a young woman named Emily who nervously played “Carry On Wayward Son” upon her trombone. The song originated from the progressive rock group who is currently known as Kansas and was presented on their 1976 album titled, “Leftoverture.” The encouragement of the gathering enabled her to play a good portion of the song until the shyness of youth overwhelmed her endeavors. She was welcomed back to her place in the audience in the spirit of love the embodied the crowd.

Although there was a variety in the music presented, the overall flavor of the evening was related to the Christian faith. This was reinforced by Moe who has clearly dedicated his life and all his endeavors (including the Open Jam Nites) to the teachings found within the Judeo/Christian Scriptures known commonly as the Bible. Those members of the gathering who subscribe to another faith might have felt a bit out of place at first by what was shared so fervently but the love that transcends all faiths was very much prevalent in the event and by those who share in its opportunity to be enlivened by some very good music. You’ll be able to find more photographs taken during the Saturday May 25th Open Jam 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. Their Open Jam Nite is held the last Saturday of the month with the next event taking place on Saturday June 29th 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 Jam Nites, 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.