WARETOWN – If the annual Ocean County Saint Patrick’s Day Parade wasn’t enough of a celebration of all things Irish that day you could have also enjoyed your evening at Albert Music Hall’s “Irish Night.”
Many did just that as the music hall was packed and most of those who attended were wearing some shade of green attire.
The night kicked off with members of the D’Arcy School of Irish Dance which has a location in Brick Township performing a set of soft shoe and hard shoe dances. They were followed by the O’talians who sang several tunes.
Tommy B & the Deep Blue Sea came up to the stage next followed by the Coal Fired Ramblers, Andy Koontz, and Six Mile Cross concluded the night.
Plenty of Irish songs were enjoyed and you could get a corned beef and Swiss cheese sandwich, along with “Blarney Balls” (Italian meatballs) with Birch beer, ice tea or soda to drink and plenty of cakes and pies to choose from during the entertaining evening.
Another show was held on March 14. Food specials included hot corned beef with Swiss on rye sandwiches, kielbasa & ‘kraut, cheeseburgers, and hot dogs. Vegan Chik’n patties on request.
The band line-up included Josh Werner & Jeff Propert, Amanda Penecale, Bad Dogz, Elaine and The Cimarron Sky Band, and concluding with Billy Penn and The Inside Drivers.
If you want to learn more about the attractions held at the Albert Music Hall or support the Pinelands Cultural & Historical Preservation Society/Albert Music Hall visit alberthall.org/events If you are a musician and want to perform at one of their shows visit alberthall.org/musicians-info.
Albert Music Hall seats up to 350 people and their audience has been affectionately called the “audience of gold” as they are attentive, respectful, and love discovering new talent.
During every show, musicians gather in the Hall’s Pickin’ Shed or on the porch for casual jamming. It’s open to all players, all levels – just bring your instrument and join in. Those seeking to perform can
send your performer/band name, a brief bio, and links or video samples to booking@alberthall.org.
Society membership is $10 a year and donations are appreciated and they are tax deductible. You can donate online at zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/donate-to-the-pinelands-cultural-society-albert-music-hall, or mail a check to Pinelands Cultural Society, P.O. Box 657, Waretown, NJ 08758.