The Times Herald (Norristown, PA)
Stella and the Voodoo Fish to play at Expressive Path
NORRISTOWN » You know their music from places like the Trappe Tavern and Screwballs, and now you can experience the evocative post-punk charisma of Stella and the Voodoo Fish from the legendary stage of the Fire Chief’s Memorial Band
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The band will headline Expressive Path’s Sixth Annual Arts and Music Festival concert on Saturday, Sept. 8th from 2 to 6 p.m. Also on the bill are Carlos Danger, The ReD AngeL Band, Rich Flow, Roi Lush, and Mitch HNF supported by sound engineer, Eric Nethery.
In addition to live music, the free family event will feature local artists, vendors, food trucks, raffles, and Expressive Path student performances. There will be half a dozen food trucks to keep the crowd well nourished, along with grills located at various points in the park.
Guests are encouraged to bring coolers, chairs and blankets and be mindful of disposing of trash in the appropriate receptacles.
All proceeds from the event will benefit Expressive from Jimi Hendrix to Elvis Path, a nonprofit organization Costello to Blondie. whose primary goal “We do love our name,” is described as “helping adolescents admitted guitarist/vocalist who may not otherwise JP Te. “We play Collegeville have the opportunity (the Trappe to participate in the creative Tavern) Phoenixville arts.” Expressive Path (Molly Maguire’s) and instructors provide lessons, King of Prussia (Screwballs). workshops, art lectures and We are trying to career guidance at local recreation get our name out there. centers, schools, alternative This is the first time we programs and are playing (Elmwood youth shelters. Park) and are so excited
“Community support and honored to be playing means so much to the students the Annual Arts and that we serve,” said Music Festival. We love Pamela Martin, Expressive to donate our time and Path’s executive director. give back to the communities “Expressive Path is proud and charities such to provide creative art workshops as this.” to teens that may not The musical lineup have otherwise had the opportunity. also includes Pam ‘Not We are thankful Stella’ Te; Lead Vocals & to our sponsors and volunteers. Percussions; Chris SaintPol, With your support, we bass; Angelo Firrincieli, can help keep Montgomery lead guitar; Chris County teens on the right Matalavage, drums, vocals; track.” Kyle Flood, sax and
Despite its memorable keyboards; Stefan Oline, moniker that evokes the trumpet; James Richerts, surreal energy of early trombone. ‘80s American punk rock The band’s bio further , Stella and the Voodoo noted, “equipped with Fish are a self-described an extensive song list, a “husband and wife fronted three-piece horn section party rock ‘I love this and keyboardist, SVF can song!’ cover band, performing cover any Genre of music popular songs from the and can adapt their play ‘80’s, ‘90’s, 2000’s and today.” list on the fly depending on the crowd, which
A video clip on the makes every Stella and band’s website, stellaandthevoodoofish. The Voodoo Fish show a different experience every com, shows a clear reverence time you see them.” for rock’s past, as a Elmwood Park is located hard driving, horn-laced at 1661 Harding Blvd., medley segues seamlessly Norristown. in 2010.
“Harriet Wetherill Park is just beautiful,” Sharapan says. “There are paths and trails to walk or bike. Lots of wooded and field area, a stream, a playground … and so much more to explore. This [family campout] should be a lot of fun, and with Kim and me there to help anyone who needs help, it’s the perfect way to try something that might end up being a favorite family activity. You never know.”
Prospective HWP campers must provide their own tents (and undertent tarps), chairs, sleeping materials, flashlights, head lamps or lanterns and batteries. Neophytes might want to check out REI’s “Beginner’s Guide to Your First Campout” at rei. com, a detailed how-to that covers everything from basic packing recommendations to sleeping tips.
“Camping is like staying in a primitive cabin, minus the cabin itself,” REI’s tutorial notes. “So, in addition to your tent, pack as though you’re going to stay someplace where there’s little or no furniture, no electricity, no stove or refrigerator, and the cupboards are bare.”
REI’s experts also suggest camping newbies consider borrowing or renting “the priciest items — the tent and your sleeping bags and pads.”
“That’s a better strategy than paying bottom dollar for something that might not even last for a single camping trip,” they reason.
Additional information about Sept. 14-15’s Family Camp Out at Harriet Wetherill Park is available from Sharapan or Mooney at 610-277-4312, plymouthcommunitycenter.org or the GPCC, 2910 Jolly Road, Plymouth Meeting.