KeimMusic Fest coming up Oct, 1

There’s a fun-filled day of music, food, and history at the second annual Keim Music Fest from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 1 at the Jacob Keim Farmstead in Oley. This event is a one-day music event held outdoors to raise awareness and restoration funds for the Keim Farmstead, a property owned by the Historic Preservation Trust of Berks County.

TheMusic Fest will consist of two music stages including a kid’s stage. On the Main Stage, there will be Rick Sky, Caroline Reese, Practical Saints, Rhythm Road, Michael Clipman and Tom Singer. The Oley Valley Public Library, Mr. Mike (Michael Kropp) Makin’ Music, Jen Schorr “Marcaroni Kids Talent Show,” Nancy Riggins (Valley Music Together), and Silly Joe Sings! will join us on the Kid’s Stage. The schedule also includes a Drum Circle with Earth Rhythms and Singer Songwriter, Mike Holliday with a “Jammin’ Circle.’ Clay on Main and Macaroni Kid will provide activities for children. The Keim Farmstead will be open for tours and visitors can enjoy a rare look inside this beautiful, historic home boasting excellent examples of eighteenth century German-influenced architecture. Built in 1753, the home is a two and a half story limestone structure with several walk-in fireplaces, large chimneys, and segmented arches over the exterior openings.

Admission is a $10 per person suggested donation. Trust members and children under 10 are free. Food will be available for purchase. Bring you instruments, lawn chairs, and blankets! Additional information can be found at www.keimfest.com. Rain or shine. The Jacob Keim Farmstead is located at 101 Boyer Road, Oley, PA 19547.

Local Bands and Venues

21 Sept – Michael Kropp at The Osteria Restaurant, Collegeville (5 p.m. start)

22 Sept – Steve Walker Acoustic at The Reading Penn Street Market, Reading (12 noon start)

22 Sept – Kim& Paul at The Captains Cove, Reading (5 p.m. start)

22 Sept – Open Mic w/ Chip at Pappy T’s, Hamburg (8 p.m. start)

23 Sept – Black Horse at The Peanut Bar & Grill, Royersford (9:30 p.m. start)

23 Sept – Monkey Bizzness at Ron’s Crooked Hill Tavern, Sanatoga (9 p.m. start)

23 Sept – Mo7s at Island Pizza, Douglassville (7 p.m. start)

23 Sept – Michael Kropp at All-Star Sports Bar & Restaurant, Gilbertsville (8 p.m. start)

23 Sept – Dan O’Brien at The Craft Ale House, Limerick (8:45 p.m. start)

23 Sept – Reaction at The Water Tower, Oaks (8 p.m. start)

23 Sept – MysticWarrior at The Greshville Inn, Boyertown (9 p.m. start)

23 Sept – Tossed Salad at Pappy T’s, Hamburg (9:30 p.m. start)

23 Sept – Dean House at The Bridge Inn, Pleasentville (8 p.m. start)

23 Sept – Crossroads Duo at Cigars International, Hamburg (9 p.m. start)

23 Sept – DaleMcCauley at Gatsby’s in Sunnybrook, Pottstown (6:30 p.m. start)

24 Sept – The Fogg at The Peanut Bar & Grill, Royersford (9:30 p.m. start)

24 Sept – Flight Risk in the tent at Ridgewood Winery, Birdsboro (5 p.m. start)

24 Sept – Monkey Bizzness at The Parkesburg VFW, Parkesburg (8 p.m. start)

24 Sept – Mo7s at The Reading M.C., Oley (8 p.m. start)

24 Sept – Stephanie Grace at Johnny & Hons Smokehaus, Robesonia (7 p.m. start)

24 & 25 Sept – Music Swap Meet at Jakes Flea Market, Barto (7 a.m. start)

24 Sept – Born Cross Eyed Acoustic at Fries Rebellion, Quakertown (8:30 p.m. start)

24 Sept – Michael Kropp (on the patio at 5) at Creekside Sports Bar & Grill, Limerick Dean House is traveling to The Bridge Inn this weekend

24 Sept – Ryan Conroy at The Craft Ale House, Limerick (8:45 start)

24 Sept – Dog Bite Money at TheWater Tower, Oaks (8 p.m. start)

24 Sept – Brick at The Bridge Inn, Pleasentville (8 p.m. start)

24 Sept – JP Bailey Trio at Cigars International, Hamburg (9 p.m. start)

24 Sept – Scott Gurney at Gatsby’s in Sunnybrook (6:30 p.m. start)

27 Sept – Michael Kropp at The Osteria Restaurant, Collegeville (5 p.m. start)

29 Sept – DeanHouse at Emily’s, Mohnton (6 p.m. start)

29 Sept – Michael Kropp at Cutillos Restaurant, Pottstown (7 p.m. start)

29 Sept – Open Mic w/ Chip at Pappy T’s, Hamburg (8 p.m. start)

29 Sept – Big Band Night at The Other Farm Brewing Co, Boyertown (8 p.m. start)

30 Sept – DJ Starlite at The Peanut Bar & Grill, Royersford (9:30 p.m. start)

30 Sept – Stephanie Grace at Kelsey O’Shays Pub & Grill, Douglassville (6 p.m. start)

30 Sept – Monkey Bizzness at Meadowbrook Country Club, Reading (8 p.m. start)

30 Sept – Makin Music Gilbertsville w/ Michael Kropp at The Boyertown Community Library, Boyertown (10:30 & 11:15 a.m. starts)

30 Sept – Kim & Paul at The Spunktown Tavern, Boyertown (9 p.m. start)

30 Sept – Tim Williams at The Craft Ale House, Limerick (8:45 p.m. start)

30 Sept - Magoo Band at The Greshville Inn, Boyertown (9 p.m. start)

30 Sept – Sloth Love Chunk at Pappy T’s, Hamburg (9:30 p.m. start)

30 Sept – Dennis Graboski at The Bridge Inn, Pleasentville (8 p.m. start)

30 Sept – TimHarakal at Cigars International, Hamburg (9 p.m. start)

30 Sept – CJ Steinway at Gatsby’s in Sunnybrook, Pottstown (6:30 p.m. start)

30 Sept – 2 Oct – “Meeting of the Minds 9” a music and camping festival indoor and outdoor stages featuring Max Creek, New Orleans Suspects, The Mantras, Naughty Professor, Lespecial, Scott Pemberton, Marbin, Blind Owl Band, Viral Sound, Sassafraz, EGI, Dr Slothclaw, The Groove Orient, Jessy Carolina & The Hot Mess, Titanium Stardust Machine, City Hotel, Mountain Ride, Plank Stompers, Julie Rhoads, Tar Iguana, Hub City Stompers, The Honey Smugglers, Muscle Tough, The Space Cats, Puzzlebox, Gumbo Junk, Smokehouse 4, Hoppin Boxcars, Nina Scarcia, Christopher Brooks, Janelle Vibes at The Schuylkill County Fairgrounds. More info and TIX go to www. Jibberjazz.com

1 Oct – Hoppin’ Boxcars at The Peanut Sports Bar & Grill, Royersford (9:30 p.m. start)

1 Oct– Monkey Bizzness at Staint Gabes Lodge, Stowe (8 p.m. start)

1 Oct – Mo7s at The Birdsboro VFW, Birdsboro (8 p.m. start)

1 Oct – Pistol Whip’d at Via Roma Italian Restaurant & Sports Bar, Eagleville (9 p.m. start)

1 Oct – JDMalone at The Craft Ale House, Limerick (8:45 p.m. start)

1 Oct – DJ GaryWiley at The Greenfield Social Club, Reading (7:30 p.m. start)

1 Oct – Misbehavin at The water Tower, Oaks (8 p.m. start)

1 Oct – Just For Kicks at The Greshville Inn, Boyertown (9 p.m. start)

1 Oct – Bev Conklin at The Bridge Inn, Pleasentville (8 p.m. start)

1 Oct – Mystic Warrior at The Shoey Fire Co, Shoemakersville (10 p.m. start)

1 Oct – Shot of Southern at The Creekside Sports Bar & Grill, Limerick (9 p.m. start)

2 Oct – Amy & Josh at The Boyertown/Oley Bark for Life, Oley Fairgrounds (2 p.m. start)

So here comes October! WTIM friends Michael Kropp, Steve Walker, Kim & Paul, Monkey Bizzness, Mo7s, Dean House, Stephanie Grace and DJ Gary Wiley are all welcoming the cooler Fall weather after many 90+ degree shows outdoors this Summer. WTIM will be providing some of the sound equipment for the Boyertown/Oley Bark for Life (and maybe a few songs as Krusty & The Timebomb too!) come on out and help with the fight against cancer!

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.