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NightOut Coffeehouse is a venue for adults to get together, socialize, listen to great live musicians perform, all the while raising some money for a good local purpose. Well, thanks to the efforts of some great musicians, NightOut Coffeehouse was created. Held once a month, (check out the Announcements and Calendar pages for date confirmation) in the Chambers Center, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Each month the talent may change, and the cause may change, but the fun and friendship with a purpose remains the same.
See who's been at the NightOut Coffeehouse...
Michael Kropp is a singer/acoustic-guitarist from Limerick, PA. Michael grew up in a musical household and took piano lessons as a child. Drums soon followed and eventually he started to teach himself to play guitar. All the while, Michael amassed a record collection that helped shape the repertoire that he plays live. Michael is known for his upbeat shows and personal interaction with the crowd. He has been performing at local pubs and restaurants for over 10 years, playing a wide variety of classic pop and rock (with a specialty in British Invasion acts).
Pianist, cellist, composer, and arranger Jim Holton has performed extensively in the Delaware Valley, New York, and New Jersey as a soloist and with several groups, including the critically-acclaimed Rhythm and Brass and Joe Sudler's Swing Machine, which backed artists such as Jon Faddis, Clark Terry, Slide Hampton, and Al Grey.
Sarah Janeen graduated with a double bachelors degree in Music Education and Bible, and after two years of teaching, she embarked on an adventure with God that she never expected. Today, Sarah Janeen is continuing the persuit of God's design for her life. Her passion to encourage mothers and daughters in their relationships with one another and to be a voice of truth into the hearts of women of all ages, is the driving message behind her album ALIAS. Having personally experienced the meaning of healing and grace, Sarah desires to share what she has learned with women and girls. Praying all the while, that they will hear God's truth in a world of lies. God's truth that says "You are beautiful, wonderful and perfect, just the way God made you". Sarah currently sings at conferences, churches, youth groups, coffee houses and mother /daughter events. www.sarahjaneen.com
The Tabernacle Interdenominational Choir, which strives to knock down denominational barriers using the gift of song, celebrated the release of their first live CD recording, "Lord You Are Holy", along with guest recording artist, Maurette Brown-Clark on Saturday, July 25, 2009. Maurette Brown-Clark is well known for hits such as "One God, One Name," "I Just Want to Praise You," and the current hit single, "It Ain't Over." The Tabernacle Interdenominational Choir also known as TIC is a multi-generational, community-based 40-person choir is lead by founder and directress, Ms.Yolanda F. Foreman. The choir is comprised of singers from various Philadelphia churches of diverse denominations. www.tichoir.com
Comedian, Ventriloquist, Magician Al Moessinger grew up labeled with "A.D.D." and other so-called ailments that he was told would stunt his learning and success capabilities. Against all odds, Al rose above the labels and has created a wildly successful entertainment business. "Getting people to laugh is a gift. Laughter is healing. Entertaining is therapy and everyone benefits from laughter".
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Singer song writer Carmin Blinn has been singing and playing the piano since she was 5 years old. Growing up as a Pastors daughter she started singing and playing piano in church and was soon leading worship by the time she was 13 years old....now at the ripe old age of 27 she has matured into a very accomplished performer and gifted songwriter. Born and raised in Canada Carmin moved to Pennsylvania for a few years after having met her husband Dan at College. She is now living in NYC and is concentrating on recording some of her many compositions. Her extremely versatile style can go from gritty and soulful to sweet and pretty in a heart beat. Carmin also has a charming and unique ability to connect with an audience that comes very natural.
Pianist David Bryant started his piano studies at the age of four, and began playing for weekly church services at the age of twelve. He received his undergraduate degree in Piano Performance from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, and earned his Masters degree in Piano Performance, Piano Pedagogy and Musicology from Temple University, where he graduated with honors. David graduated Magna Cum Laude from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama in Glasgow Scotland, which he attended while on a Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarship. David served as the Associate Pastor of Worship Arts at Fairview Village Church for the past three years. He has been very involved with Rotary International and was named a Paul Harris Fellow for his charitable work with the foundation. He is currently a lecturer in Music History and Piano at Eastern University in St. David's PA, and teaches music at Penn Christian Academy in Norristown. In addition to teaching, David has recorded the world premier of Harold Boatrite's formidable Piano Sonata for Albany Records, given hundreds of concerts and recitals throughout the US and Britain, and has choral pieces published by Warner Brothers, Alfred, Lorenz, Monarch Music, Birdsong and Shawnee Press. He has also served as the accompanist for John Rutter's master classes in the United States.
Lengendary guitarist & vocalist Frankie Snowden performs with such energy and passion....it's truly amazing! Frankie started entertaining as a tap dancer at 5 years of age but soon after fell in love with the idea of writing and performing his own music. Frankie has written for The Jacksons, Phyllis Hyman, McFadden and Whitehead, and Frankie Beverly just to name a few. Over his career Frankie has played with The Trammps, Sound of Philadelphia, Spiritual Concept, USO Tours, and many of the Philadelphia area's best know bands.
