The original purpose of these gatherings was to evangalise music I grew up with that was synonymous with Bruce Springsteen, i.e. Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes, Gary US Bonds, Little Steven, etc. (on this occasion the playlist was dominated by live songs from Springsteen's current 'The River' tour). Like any preacher I wanted as large a flock as possible to gather and listen and spread the gospel of the range of bands that played the Stone Pony in Asbury Park back when it was the center of a bluesy, horns-based musical sound when disco dominated US airwaves.
But a funny thing's happened over the course of four Sunday at the Stone Pony's ... I no longer care about the size of our crowd. Only the quality.
And on this latest Sunday we had spectacular quality.
All told the group of people featured in these photographs raised $865, with the Local Taphouse generously contributing an additional $50.
Thanks to everyone who attended. If there's an SP5 I'm thinking it'll be by invitation only.
Highlight of the day was the appearance of Dave and Effie Wright's twin daughters Sophia and Memphis. Here, Mary prepares Memphis for a lifetime of wise choices. |
Dave holds Sophia while Mary & Piera fuss over Mem. |
Sophia shoots a look that says "I may be a toddler but I know a photo of me sitting on a bar is NOT dignified" while Stewart shows off the day's most appropriate hooded garment. |
Sunday was Dave's actual birthday but Stewart and Michael had recently celebrated theirs so a group cake was arranged and devoured. |
Legends. All. |
'Til next time.
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Hey, I have been a long time reader. Do you have any posts for September/ October?
Please post more, I am running out of stuffy to read.
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