Seeing a Concert? What?

Monday, December 6, 2010
It's May in December

Dan May

Couldn't he have gone one tiny step further and entitled the post "It's May in Dancember"? That would have been even more funny.

doesn’t mind working on his birthday. So there he was Saturday night at the sold-out PSALM Salon on his 52nd birthday doing what he loves best — singing and performing.

Ah, it's been at least a month since Morsch blogged about attending a local concert! Today is the gift that keeps on giving. [Editor's note: It's been even longer! He hasn't seen one since October 28.]

The non-profit Philadelphia Society for Art, Literature and Music is the brainchild of Jamey Reilly, PSALM chairman. Essentially, he and wife Suyun have turned their living room into a 60-seat entertainment venue for music, dance, comedy, performance art and literary readings, reminiscent of the old-world salons of Europe. (www.psalmsalon.com)

Shamless Promotion Alert? Anyone? No? Okay then.

The Blonde Accountant and I have been there a few times — to see our favorite Philly singer-songwriter Dan May — and it’s truly a unique experience. In fact, if it was my house, I’d take the concept a step further. I’d get a big recliner and call it “Mike’s Chair” in which I could sit and watch all the wonderful performers who grace the stage.

So in this amazing fantasy, Morsch hosts Dan May concerts in his home and sits in his own chair. He truly has a vivid imagination.

We have been Dan Fans (www.myspace.com/danmaycd) for a while now.

Shameless Promotion Alert, surely! No? Alright.

And we’re PSALM Salon fans as well. For us to be able to see talented artists in a comfortable and intimate setting makes for an ideal date night, although I’d still opt for the recliner option if Jamey offered it, and I would encourage him to do so, but only for me, of course.

Explain to me again how this man has found not one but TWO women who will say "I do." If you have time, you can explain how he can jam so many commas into a single sentence.

There was even a birthday cake for Dan, which he shared with all those in attendance during the intermission and after the show. That’s another unique aspect of the PSALM — getting to spend time with the artists one-on-one.

Since we've reached the last paragraph of this "post," I think it's fair to assume that he isn't going to review the show or relate an entertaining tale. No, he's just advertising for concerts that this guy holds in his living room.

I would encourage you to explore Dan’s music and the PSALM Salon. It’s certainly a place where you can have your cake . . . and eat it, too.

Unless it doesn't happen to be Dan May's birthday. Then you don't get any cake.

Labels: Dan May, Mike Morsch, Montomgery Newspapers, Outta Leftfield, PSALM Salon