Meadowood Music

05/22/2026

May 22
7:15 - 7:45, Front Room: Steven Simpson
https://www.facebook.com/pastorstevensimpson
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Steven Simpson is a banjo-guitar-mando-picking bass player and singer. Steven and his wife of many years dance and teach salsa. He is a Pastor with the UCC Church. He performs mostly on banjo and vocals in the Bluegrass band Crow Hill, on bass in the band Three Tall Guys, and on all of the instruments he can when he plays solo.
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Steven is a songwriter and quite the raconteur. Start your Clay on Main evening with Steven, and stay for Whiskey Kreek. You'll be glad you did.​​​​​​​​
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8:00 - 10:00, Half Moon: Whiskey Kreek.
https://www.facebook.com/p/Whiskey-Kreek-Acoustic-100063678895540/
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Doug Babczak - lead guitar, slide guitar, vocals
Bob Hogan - harmonica, guitar, slide, vocals
Tom Malafarina - rhythm guitar, vocals

Whiskey Kreek Acoustic is a three piece acoustic blues and
Americana band which performs at wineries, microbreweries,
festivals, and restaurants throughout Berks and surrounding PA
counties.

It's not just the music. Audiences also get to experience the warmth
of their friendship. They play like they're buddies, and you can feel
it in every performance. They play all-acoustic Blues from
Robert Johnson to the Allman Brothers and beyond.

04/29/2026

Friday at Clay on Main: Tim Radway opens for CE Longenecker and Friends

04/17/2026

TONIGHT - TONIGHT - TONIGHT: 1st concert of the season at Clay on Main! 7:15-7:45 - Bryan Betts - solo guitar. 8:00-10:00 - Sons of Phelan. What a great night!

04/04/2026

Don't miss the 1st open mic of the season at Clay on Main - Mon, Apr 6, 7-9 PM

04/04/2026

The second article in our Musician Pathway Series is now available on our blog:

Article 2 of an 8-part series: Meadowood's Musician PathwayChoosing an instrument is one of the most personal decisions a musician makes. It's not only a purchase. It's the beginning of a relationship.Meadowood’s focus is on stringed instruments, but these ideas apply just as much to other familie...

03/25/2026

We are so excited to have these guys kick off the season - opening for them in the front room: Bryan Betts! It's going to be an awesome night.

Get your tickets for Sons of Phelan in the Half Moon Cafe on April 17th, you dont want to miss it!

It started when homeroom/English teacher John Phelan showed up to school with a Fender amp.Jeremy & John (two members of Sons of Phelan) were students who were watching the band'snamesake as he carried his equipment to the front of his room. The boys were hooked.

Later that year, when they heard an underclassmen Orin strum a Danelectro 12-string in front of the entire student body, Jeremy, John approached him. The three devised a plan with Mr. Phelan to create five-piece band: Jeremy on drums, Orin on bass, John on lead vocals, Jimmy on keys and vocals. Phelan, on lead guitar (while he coached the boys on performance).

Though the boys went separate ways after high school, they cherished their memories of performing together. Each continued to perform and learned to play new instruments, but nothing felt the same as playing with the fellow Sons.

Though the boys went separate ways after high school, they cherished their memories of performing together. Each continued to perform and learned to play new instruments, but nothing felt the same as playing with the fellow Sons.

The stars aligned in 2023, when Jeremy's brother was looking for an opening act for a concert he was putting on, and Jeremy, Orin, and John were in the area, able to do it. That performance reignited the fire, and they concluded their journey would last a lifetime.

Keeping true to John Phelan's coaching, the "boys" continue to encapsulate their life experiences in quality content for new songs that they share with anyone who will listen.

03/25/2026

For more details about these excellent musicians, visit https://www.meadowoodmusic.com/spring-concerts-clay-on-main-half-moon

We are excited to announce the spring season of the Half Moon Cafe has been scheduled. This season is an exceptional line up of musicians, and you do not want to miss them! Half Moon Cafe is an intimate listening room perfect for unwinding, meeting friends, reconnecting, and relaxing. Doors open at 7:15pm, Main act begins at 8pm. Tickets are $15, available on Eventbrite or at the door.

April 17: Bryan Betts and Sons of Phelan
May 1: Blue Moon Duo and C.E. Longenecker and Friends
May 22: Steven Simpson and Whiskey Kreek Trio
May 29: Scott Carl and Spirit Wing
June 5: Jason Nye and Mike, Paula & Rich
June 19: Mike Holliday's Annual Song Swap (ten acts)

03/25/2026

We're adding a new series of articles to our blog. Read the first article at

Article 1 of an 8-part series: Meadowood's Musician PathwayMany music students spend months—or years—practicing alone. They work on scales, pieces, exercises, and technique. Practice is essential and, for many musicians, deeply satisfying in those private moments: playing for personal joy, refle...

03/23/2026

Lowden's rep, Steve, is delayed at the Nashville airport, working to get to us tonight. We've modified the schedule to give him some extra time. Lucky for you, Russ Rentler, also a Lowden owner, will be joining Rich Dodson and Jason Nye in performing for you. We think Steve can join us by 7. See you at Meadowood 4-8.

03/19/2026

Tonight you can get a preview of what to expect on Monday night at our Lowden open house. Listen to an interview with Lowden's International representative on WDIY's Celtic Faire with Rick Weaver (https://www.facebook.com/rick.weaver.77) The interview will probably be near the beginning of the program which runs 7 to 9 pm. Listen at 88.1 FM or stream live at

Music which originated from Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Brittany, Galacia, Cornwall, and the Isle of Man that's been kicked around, traveled across the Atlantic Ocean, and settled in the Lehigh Valley. Featuring well-known Celtic artists as well as music happening in the Lehigh Valley.