Schuylkill Musicians: October 2014
It is sad to hear that school districts around the country
are losing funds to have music programs in schools. Some schools are even
losing their marching bands. People don’t realize the benefits of being a
musician.
Studies have shown that people who play music have happier
lives and even increasing their years. Playing many instruments also better
your respiratory system. On top of the medical benefits, playing music helps
with brain functions (including mathematics, and reading comprehension skills),
memory (something many of us need some days). There have also been signs of
improved coordination.
Professionally playing music in front of people reduces the
fear of talking in front of a group, which is one of the #1 fears in the world.
Playing music also improves social skills. These are be a huge benefit for
everyone. Dedication to an instrument builds discipline in your life and
responsibility not to mention perseverance. Musicians have better time
management skills, organization (in some cases).
One of the best benefits is that it relieves stress,
something everyone could use more of.
It’s not to late though. Even if your school district has
done away with music programs there are musicians out there. Reach out to other
district bands for private lessons or even ask a neighbor. Schuylkill County
has no shortage of musicians. If we ignore this short fall we could one day see
a world where great music is only in history books.
Don't forget to follow Schuylkill Musicians at
and also on their site at
OCTOBER SHOWS! (add shows to comments,
Shows posted to our wall that is in posts will be Deleted. Shows start between
9-10pm unless noted)
2nd
* Sterling Koch Acoustic at Bob Weaver GM Chrysler, Pottsville 5-7pm
* Doug Drost at Wooden Keg, Pottsville
* Boys Upstairs at Wooden Keg, Saint Clair
* Open Mic at Rumor's, Pottsville (Every Week)
* Open Mic at Hegins Inn (Every Week)
* Sterling Koch Acoustic at Bob Weaver GM Chrysler, Pottsville 5-7pm
* Doug Drost at Wooden Keg, Pottsville
* Boys Upstairs at Wooden Keg, Saint Clair
* Open Mic at Rumor's, Pottsville (Every Week)
* Open Mic at Hegins Inn (Every Week)
3rd
* No shows sent to us as of 10/1
* No shows sent to us as of 10/1
4th
* Sterling Koch Band at Bedford Fall Foliage Festival, noon-2pm
* Party for Paulie Cancer Benefit at William Penn Fire Co., Frankville w/One Inch Gap
* The Local Boys at Kaska Fire Co. car show 3-7pm
* Zack Hess Memorial Ride and Show at Freddy's pub, Tamaqua (ride at 12:30) live entertainment after. (unsure who will be playing)
* Dave Derbes at the Brookside Pub, Mahanoy City 7-10
* JCJ Band at Denny's hotrod, Cressona
* Donna Nye Band at the Mineshaft, Ashland
* American Evil, Ghost County, This is a Lifetime, Geniverse
* Back Home at Theodoras Restaurant, Drums 6-10pm
* Madd Roots at Berwick Brewing Co. 7-11pm
* Unstable Ground at Vera Cruz Tavern, Emmaus (not associated with Vera Cruz Records)
* Andrew Merkle Birthday Bash at the Factory: Underground, WB w/Rafael Pimentel, Eye on Attraction and Divot
* Ricky Smith & the Crush at Stahley's Bar, Allentown
* Disorderly Conduct at the Glad Crab, Dallastown
* Dirty Hand at the Brick Lounge, Blakeslee
* The Tourist Inn, Hallam presents: Country Rocktover w/Local Corn, and Hustler Band
* Hazleton Art League features Juggernaut String Band, Eat Your Cigarettes, Condition Oakland, Eric Funn, Tedd Hazard, and Inner Temple 5:30-10:30
* Battle of the Bands featuring Eugene Beauty, the Family Ties w/Michael Caschera, Eric Val, Grey Mourning, All Else Fails, and Threatpoint hosted by the Cell Block (assuming in Williamsport) 5-9pm (free cover with college I.D.)
* Sterling Koch Band at Bedford Fall Foliage Festival, noon-2pm
* Party for Paulie Cancer Benefit at William Penn Fire Co., Frankville w/One Inch Gap
* The Local Boys at Kaska Fire Co. car show 3-7pm
* Zack Hess Memorial Ride and Show at Freddy's pub, Tamaqua (ride at 12:30) live entertainment after. (unsure who will be playing)
* Dave Derbes at the Brookside Pub, Mahanoy City 7-10
* JCJ Band at Denny's hotrod, Cressona
* Donna Nye Band at the Mineshaft, Ashland
* American Evil, Ghost County, This is a Lifetime, Geniverse
* Back Home at Theodoras Restaurant, Drums 6-10pm
* Madd Roots at Berwick Brewing Co. 7-11pm
* Unstable Ground at Vera Cruz Tavern, Emmaus (not associated with Vera Cruz Records)
* Andrew Merkle Birthday Bash at the Factory: Underground, WB w/Rafael Pimentel, Eye on Attraction and Divot
* Ricky Smith & the Crush at Stahley's Bar, Allentown
* Disorderly Conduct at the Glad Crab, Dallastown
* Dirty Hand at the Brick Lounge, Blakeslee
* The Tourist Inn, Hallam presents: Country Rocktover w/Local Corn, and Hustler Band
* Hazleton Art League features Juggernaut String Band, Eat Your Cigarettes, Condition Oakland, Eric Funn, Tedd Hazard, and Inner Temple 5:30-10:30
* Battle of the Bands featuring Eugene Beauty, the Family Ties w/Michael Caschera, Eric Val, Grey Mourning, All Else Fails, and Threatpoint hosted by the Cell Block (assuming in Williamsport) 5-9pm (free cover with college I.D.)
5th
* Graces Downfall at Thirst T's, Olyphant w/Eye on Attraction (CD Release)
* Graces Downfall at Thirst T's, Olyphant w/Eye on Attraction (CD Release)
8th
* Open Mic Night w/Jon Stefon at Hall's Nowhere Saloon, Girardville (Every Week)
* Open Mic Night w/Jon Stefon at Hall's Nowhere Saloon, Girardville (Every Week)
9th
* Open Mic at Rumor's, Pottsville (Every Week)
* Open Mic at Hegins Inn (Every Week)
* Open Mic at Rumor's, Pottsville (Every Week)
* Open Mic at Hegins Inn (Every Week)
10th
* Sterling Koch Band at Cigars International, Hamburg 9-12
* Willie Jack and the Northern Light Halloween Masquerade Ball at Sunsational Family Campground, Millmont w/other bands performing (contact us for event info)
* Same Thul at Slapjacks, Minersville
* Unstable Ground at Jabber Jaws, Allentown 7pm w/Krosis, wrath of the typhon and Dick Vomit
* Sterling Koch Band at Cigars International, Hamburg 9-12
* Willie Jack and the Northern Light Halloween Masquerade Ball at Sunsational Family Campground, Millmont w/other bands performing (contact us for event info)
* Same Thul at Slapjacks, Minersville
* Unstable Ground at Jabber Jaws, Allentown 7pm w/Krosis, wrath of the typhon and Dick Vomit
11th
* Sterling Koch Band at Pinnacle Ridge Winery, Kutztown 2-5pm
* U.N.Leashed at McGuires Pub, Mahanoy City
* The Kraven Moorehed Band at Towers, Fern Glen
* Junior's Farm Hosting Battle of the Bands at First Energy Stadium, Reading 2:30-8pm
* Local corn at Burning Bridge Tavern, Wrightsville 8-11pm
* Sterling Koch Band at Pinnacle Ridge Winery, Kutztown 2-5pm
* U.N.Leashed at McGuires Pub, Mahanoy City
* The Kraven Moorehed Band at Towers, Fern Glen
* Junior's Farm Hosting Battle of the Bands at First Energy Stadium, Reading 2:30-8pm
* Local corn at Burning Bridge Tavern, Wrightsville 8-11pm
12th
* Open Jam Session at the Tamaqua Community Arts Center 6:30-9pm (2nd Sunday of every month)
* Open Jam Session at the Tamaqua Community Arts Center 6:30-9pm (2nd Sunday of every month)
15th
* Open Mic Night w/Jon Stefon at Hall's Nowhere Saloon, Girardville (Every Week)
* Tedd Hazard in Dubois
* Open Mic Night w/Jon Stefon at Hall's Nowhere Saloon, Girardville (Every Week)
* Tedd Hazard in Dubois
16th
* Open Mic at Rumor's, Pottsville (Every Week)
* Open Mic at Hegins Inn (Every Week)
* Send Request at the Sherman Living Room (next to the Sherman Theatre, East Stroudsburg (preshow for Jimmy Eat World) 5:30pm
* Tedd Hazard in State College
* Open Mic at Rumor's, Pottsville (Every Week)
* Open Mic at Hegins Inn (Every Week)
* Send Request at the Sherman Living Room (next to the Sherman Theatre, East Stroudsburg (preshow for Jimmy Eat World) 5:30pm
* Tedd Hazard in State College
17th
* Sterling Koch Acoustic at Berwick Brewing Co. 7-11pm
* Sterling Koch Acoustic at Berwick Brewing Co. 7-11pm
18th
* Toolshed Jack at Hall's Nowhere Saloon, Girardville
* Daniel "Danny" Dietrich Benefit at Evans Roadhouse, Drums w/Better with Beer, Traffik Jam, Just Say Yes, North of 40, Ostrich Hat, Acoustic Andy and GUILTY BY CHOICE (starting at 5pm) Event starts at 9am for Car cruise registration.
* Sterling Koch at Lake Wynonah Lodge, Auburn 7-10pm
* Blackwater (Irish Music with a twist) w/Lizard Creek at the Tamaqua Community Acts Center 7pm (tickets range from $20-$30 and include Dinner)
* Peggy Acoustic at Ashland Grill
* Fallen Pride at Susan Coleman Cancer Benefit at Country Squire, Schuylkill Haven 7-10pm
* One Inch Gap at Ashland Grill
* the Local Boys at McNiffs, Mahanoy City
* One Last Rider at Second Mountain Rod and Gun, Schuylkill Haven 7:30-10:30
* Tedd Hazard in Philly
* Toolshed Jack at Hall's Nowhere Saloon, Girardville
* Daniel "Danny" Dietrich Benefit at Evans Roadhouse, Drums w/Better with Beer, Traffik Jam, Just Say Yes, North of 40, Ostrich Hat, Acoustic Andy and GUILTY BY CHOICE (starting at 5pm) Event starts at 9am for Car cruise registration.
* Sterling Koch at Lake Wynonah Lodge, Auburn 7-10pm
* Blackwater (Irish Music with a twist) w/Lizard Creek at the Tamaqua Community Acts Center 7pm (tickets range from $20-$30 and include Dinner)
* Peggy Acoustic at Ashland Grill
* Fallen Pride at Susan Coleman Cancer Benefit at Country Squire, Schuylkill Haven 7-10pm
* One Inch Gap at Ashland Grill
* the Local Boys at McNiffs, Mahanoy City
* One Last Rider at Second Mountain Rod and Gun, Schuylkill Haven 7:30-10:30
* Tedd Hazard in Philly
22nd
* Open Mic Night w/Jon Stefon at Hall's Nowhere Saloon,Girardville (Every Week)
* Open Mic Night w/Jon Stefon at Hall's Nowhere Saloon,Girardville (Every Week)
23rd
* Open Mic at Rumor's, Pottsville (Every Week)
* Open Mic at Hegins Inn (Every Week)
* Open Mic at Rumor's, Pottsville (Every Week)
* Open Mic at Hegins Inn (Every Week)
24th
* Sterling Koch Acoustic at St. Thomas Roasters Coffee House, Linglestown 8-10pm
* Peace metal presents: Fest of the Dead at Hookies Grove, Northumberland (24th and 25th) (Friday: the Busch Pounders, Victoria Sherman, Pam Jaeger, Warren Dane, Chris Rattie and the Brush Valley rumblers, Paku, UZO)-(Saturday: Flem, Burial in the Sky, Madd Roots, Erin Margaret & The Hometown Crystals, Chillz and Prospects, Geniverse, All Day Audio, Gloominous Doom, Knitebitch, Mime Tribes, Techno Zelda, Time Relapse, Rogue Chimp, Sped, Sunday Afternoon, Condition Oakland, Home Movies, Sour Milk, Hate to Say It and MORE!)
* Sterling Koch Acoustic at St. Thomas Roasters Coffee House, Linglestown 8-10pm
* Peace metal presents: Fest of the Dead at Hookies Grove, Northumberland (24th and 25th) (Friday: the Busch Pounders, Victoria Sherman, Pam Jaeger, Warren Dane, Chris Rattie and the Brush Valley rumblers, Paku, UZO)-(Saturday: Flem, Burial in the Sky, Madd Roots, Erin Margaret & The Hometown Crystals, Chillz and Prospects, Geniverse, All Day Audio, Gloominous Doom, Knitebitch, Mime Tribes, Techno Zelda, Time Relapse, Rogue Chimp, Sped, Sunday Afternoon, Condition Oakland, Home Movies, Sour Milk, Hate to Say It and MORE!)
25th
* Sterling Koch Band at Pine Grove Wesleyan 4-8pm (BBQ and Blues Event)
* Sam Thul at the Wooden Keg, Saint Clair
* Kill the Red Queen at the Strand, McAdoo w/Governing Murphy and Threatpoint (Halloween show)
* the Local Boys at Coaldale Rod and Gun, Halloween Bash 8-12
* Schuylkill County Veteran's Trip Association Benefit show at Trippin Billie, Pottsville w/Ghost County, XsluggernautX, and Within the Outbreak
* Better Than Monday at Jonathan's Nest, Hazleton
* Sterling Koch Band at Pine Grove Wesleyan 4-8pm (BBQ and Blues Event)
* Sam Thul at the Wooden Keg, Saint Clair
* Kill the Red Queen at the Strand, McAdoo w/Governing Murphy and Threatpoint (Halloween show)
* the Local Boys at Coaldale Rod and Gun, Halloween Bash 8-12
* Schuylkill County Veteran's Trip Association Benefit show at Trippin Billie, Pottsville w/Ghost County, XsluggernautX, and Within the Outbreak
* Better Than Monday at Jonathan's Nest, Hazleton
29th
* Open Mic Night w/Jon Stefon at Hall's Nowhere Saloon,Girardville (Every Week)
* Open Mic Night w/Jon Stefon at Hall's Nowhere Saloon,Girardville (Every Week)
30th
* Open Mic at Rumor's, Pottsville (Every Week)
* Open Mic at Hegins Inn (Every Week)
* Open Mic at Rumor's, Pottsville (Every Week)
* Open Mic at Hegins Inn (Every Week)
31st
* Halloween Party at Bottoms Up Hideaway, Pine Grove w/Hooligan. Cash prizes for best costumes
* Halloween Party at Strikers Pub, Pottsville w/DJ Guardian
* A.D.D. acoustic at the Wooden Keg, Saint Clair 9-12
* Halloween Party at Bottoms Up Hideaway, Pine Grove w/Hooligan. Cash prizes for best costumes
* Halloween Party at Strikers Pub, Pottsville w/DJ Guardian
* A.D.D. acoustic at the Wooden Keg, Saint Clair 9-12
November
1st
* Sterling Koch Band at Strikers Pub, Pottsville 9-12
* Better than Monday at Evan's Roadhouse, Drums (Halloween show)
1st
* Sterling Koch Band at Strikers Pub, Pottsville 9-12
* Better than Monday at Evan's Roadhouse, Drums (Halloween show)