WTIM: Music Around Town
What’s going on musically in the Berks-Mont Newspapers coverage area? A lot, and we want to help keep everyone in the know.
Local Bands and Venues
28 Dec - Kim & Paul at Mackey’s, Douglassville (8 p.m. start)
28 Dec – Steve Walker at Kelsey O’Shays, Douglassville (6 p.m. start)
29 Dec – The Boyertown Directors Big Band at The Other Farm Brewing Co, Boyertown (7:30 p.m. start)
29 Dec – Open Mic w/ Chip at Pappy T’s, Hamburg (8 p.m. start)
30 Dec – Makin’ Music Gilbertsville w/ Michael Kropp at Boyertown Community Library, Boyertown (10:30 & 11:15 starts)
30 Dec – Michael Kropp at All-Star Sports Bar & Restaurant, Gilbertsville (8 p.m. start)
30 Dec – The Chatter Band Pre New Year’s Eve Party at Creekside Sports Bar & Grill, Limerick (9 p.m. start)
30 Dec – Sector 7 at DaVinci’s Pub, Collegeville (9:30 p.m. start)
30 Dec – Magoo Band at The Greshville Inn, Boyertown (9 p.m. start)
30 Dec – BC Combo at Cigars International, Hamburg (9 p.m. start)
30 Dec – Silver Dress Pants, Kristina D’Amico & Alex LeBlanc at Chaplins the Music Café, Spring City (8 p.m. start)
30 Dec – Brooke DiCaro at Gatsby’s in Sunnybrook, Pottstown (6:30 p.m. start)
30 Dec – Midnight Social at Molly Maguires, Phoenixville
31 Dec – New Years Party w/ STORM at Reinholds VFW, Reinholds (9 p.m. start)
31 Dec – New Years Party w/ 6 X 9 at Pappy T’s, Hamburg (9:30 p.m. start, advance tix required)
31 Dec – New Year Party w/ Starlite DJs at Creekside Sports Bar & Grill, Limerick (8 p.m. start, Reservations Recommended)
31 Dec - New Years Party w/ The Ken Battista Band at DaVinci’s Pub, Collegeville (9:30 p.m. , Reservations recommended)
31 Dec – New Years Eve w/ Just For Kicks at The Greshville Inn, Boyertown (9 p.m. start, Reservations Recommended)
31 Dec – New Years Eve w/ The Sofa Kings at The Water Tower, Oaks (9 p.m. start, Advance Tickets Required)
31 Dec – New Years Eve w/ Hannah Violet at The Bridge Inn, Pleasantville (8 p.m. start, Reservation Required)
31 Dec – Slave Dog, Pharaohs at Chaplins the Music Café, Spring City (8 p.m. start, Reservations Recommended)
31 Dec – IV Stone at Molly Maguires, Phoenixville (10 p.m. start, Reservations Recommended)
31 Dec – New Years Eve w/ The Gatsby Quintet at The Other Farm Brewing Co, Boyertown (8 p.m. start, Reservations Recommended)
31 Dec – New Years Eve Bash w/ Branded at The Shoey Fire Co, Shoemakersville (10 p.m. start, Reservations Recommended)
4 Jan – Michael Kropp at The Osteria Restaurant, Collegeville (5 p.m. start)
5 Jan – Open Bluegrass Jam at Chaplins the Music Café, Spring City (7 p.m. start)
6 Jan – Michael Kropp at All-Star Sports Bar & Restaurant, Gilbertsville (8 p.m. start)
6 Jan – Joe Miealles Trio at Chaplins the Music Café, Spring City (8 p.m. start)
7 Jan – Michael Kropp at The Brickside Grill, Exton (8 p.m. start)
7 Jan – Alex O’Brien at Chaplins the Music Café , Spring City (8 p.m. start)
7 Jan – Philly Rock & Soul at Da Vincis Pub. Collegeville (9:30 p.m. start)
7 Jan – Titanium Stardust Machine at The Other Farm Brewing Co, Boyertown (8 p.m. start)
8 Jan – Open Mic at Chaplins the Music Café, Spring City (sign ups at 6:30 p.m.)
So here it is the WTIM of 2016 – We have to thank all of our friends for making our year a great one. A lot of notes have drifted over the staves and out into the atmosphere … Unfortunately the final days of 2015 seemed to be an omen, with the passing of Lemmy Kilmister, for what was to lie ahead for the Rock Community in 2016. This year we said good-bye to David Bowie, Glenn Frey, Keith Emerson, Prince, Leonard Cohen, Leon Russell and George Martin. While their physical bodies may be gone, the profound impact all of these musicians made in the music industry will live forever in the vinyl grooves of their recordings and the hearts of millions of fans. No one knows exactly what 2017 will bring. We can hope, but never know. With that in mind try to do things the way you want, the first time. Give the folks around you the benefit of the doubt. Think about what you say, before you say it and temper, if possible the negative or hurtful outbursts. Practice hard and play like you mean it. Music is a personal journey and your personality is reflected in the notes you play, whether it’s your music or someone else’s, enjoy the journey. You don’t have to share with everyone or anyone the feeling is the same when you feel the music move you. It’s a gift enjoy it. Wishes for health and happiness go out for everyone in the New Year and may it be filled with music.
Do you want to see your band or venue listed here at WTIM send an email to tdietterick@21stcenturymedia.com with the particulars (at least 2 weeks in advance) and we’ll get it out there.