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Friar’s Point
Blues / Southern Rock / Rock

Friar's Point



KUTZTOWN, Pennsylvania
United States

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Last Login:  7/2/2009
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Member Since12/11/2007
Band Websitewww.friarspointband.com
Band Members ..........

Vocals - Mary Dunbar
Lead Guitar/Vocals - Chris London
Harmonica/Guitar/Vocals - Pat Powers
Hammond Organ/Keyboards - Karl Frick
Bass Guitar - Jim Baldwin
Drums/Percussion/Vocals - Brian Berlanda
InfluencesAllman Brothers Band
Susan Tedeschi
Tommy Castro
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Muddy Waters
John Mayall
Robert Johnson
Albert Collins
BB King

...and many more.
Sounds LikeThe Friar's Point Band

If you like good, dancable, party music with the classic sounds of slide guitar, rippin' leads, solid blues harp, the Hammond/Leslie combo and a driving rock solid rhythm section, topped off with powerful male and female vocals... We are the band for you!!!











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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 4 2009 8:00P
American Freedom Festival - Dansbury Park East Stroudsburg, Pa.
Jul 11 2009 5:30P
Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts State College, Pa.
Jul 12 2009 6:00P
Salisbury Fire House LVBN IBC Challenge Allentown, Pa.
Jul 16 2009 6:30P
Penn’s Peak Jim Thorpe, Pa.
Jul 17 2009 8:00P
Godfrey Daniels Bethlehem, Pa.
Jul 26 2009 6:00P
Fleetwood Blues Festival Fleetwood, Pa.
Aug 6 2009 5:30P
Musikfest 2009 - Americaplatz Bethlehem, Pa.
Aug 14 2009 9:30P
Rascal’s Allentown, Pa.
Aug 29 2009 8:00P
TC’s Grille Kutztown, Pa.
Sep 12 2009 9:30P
Rascal’s Allentown, Pa.
Oct 4 2009 7:00P
Harvest Festival Bethlehem, Pa.
Dec 5 2009 9:30P
Rascal’s Allentown, Pa.

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FRIARS POINT

"Pennsylvania's Hottest Contemporary Blues Band"

Introducing Friars Point... a rising force on the tri-state music scene. This Pennsylvania based band explores the blues genre from classic to contemporary artists as well as their root influences of Blues, Southern Rock, Classic Rock, Soul and R&B in their own Original Blues Music. Friars Point formed in July of 2006 originally as the Long Rider Blues Band. In only a few short months after forming, the Long Riders had "National Act" exposure opening for "Trent Tomlinson", "Jackyl", and closing for "Robin Trower." Since their inception, the band had also been selected as a performing act for the Lehigh River Blues Jam in Catasauqua, Pa. 2007 & 2008, the Mahoning River Blues Festival in Youngstown, Ohio 2007, the Endless Mountains Blues Festival in Elmhurst, Pa. 2008, Main Street Summer Concert Series in Phoenixville, Pa. 2008, Harvest Festival in Bethlehem, Pa. 2008, and in late 2008 Friars Point was nominated for several Lehigh Valley Music Awards (Best Blues Band, Best Original Band, Most Entertaining Band and Mary Dunbar nominated for Best Female Singer)... and finished as a finalist for Most Entertaining Band in 2008 amongst a field of over 30 nominees. In 2009 the band made it to the semi-finals of the 25th International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee, representing Eastern Pennsylvania and has been booked to major gigs at Godfrey Daniels in Bethlehem, Pa. and Musikfest 2009 in Bethlehem, Pa.

The band takes its name from a town in Mississippi that is home to Hirsberg's Drugstore, where many classic blues artists would play to passers-by from its porch. It is said that it was here, Muddy Waters heard Robert Johnson playing and was so intimidated by his talent, that he left town. It is this lore which has inspired the band to adopt the name of this legendary town. Friars Point is gaining momentum and their performances perpetuate a strong following of loyal fans.

Friars Point band members have live performance experience which is unparalleled… Their individual resumes include performing on the Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Delaware, Maryland and Nashville Tennessee circuits and dates back as far as 1975. Friars Point features Mary Dunbar on lead vocals and their rock solid rhythm section featuring Pat Powers (harmonica, guitar & vocals), Chris London (lead guitar & vocals), Jim Baldwin (bass guitar), Karl Frick (Hammond organ & piano) and Brian Berlanda (drums, percussion & vocals).

Friars Point currently has available dates for booking with their calendar filling fast. Visit our websites often at www.friarspointband.com or www.myspace.com/friarspointband to see the latest schedule, master song list, news & links... (continuous updates).

For further information regarding booking and open dates, contact: info@friarspointband.com

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Friar’s Point's Friends Comments
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Rob Valine





May 21 2009 4:07 AM

I see you guys are on the list to play Musikfest. I'll be one of the official photographers there. I'll try to make to your stage for a few shots of the performance.
Keep Rockin' guys, you sound great !
Harmonium Overlords





May 17 2009 1:49 PM

Thank you very much for the add. If you get a chance please stop by, take a listen, and comment on Harmonium Overlords. I'd be really interested in your opinion!
Peace,
Griff Kinsey
~Crazy Redhead~ ™





May 18 2009 1:45 PM

The ZOO (80's Attitude)





Apr 23 2009 11:56 PM

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eileen





Apr 21 2009 10:38 PM

we saw you guys at the cinder inn (poconos)you guys rocked..... love to see you all again soon
APRIL CHIMES





Apr 13 2009 3:14 PM

amy





Apr 6 2009 3:20 PM

had a blast yesterday...glad we had such a great turnout!
CULTIVATOR





Mar 30 2009 4:13 PM

Welcome to our circle of friends.



carrie





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Feb 28 2009 5:10 PM

Thanks coming over and visiting JAZZ BLUES FLORIDA! We need all the good friends we can find to support your good music! Be sure to come back again after we have a chance to tidy this place up a bit….Please stop by and check us out at www. JazzBluesFlorida. com too! Our March edition will be posted later today.
John Krier





Feb 25 2009 2:47 PM

hey Brian and band, nice job in Memphis! way to bring it!
Fla$hlight Annie





Feb 15 2009 3:05 AM

Ring Bologana once!
Ring Bologana twice!
Kutztown, Kutztown...
Jeez that's nice!

Thanks for the add!!! :)
The Roger Girke Band





Feb 13 2009 2:22 AM

Great to meet you and hang out in Memphis.
Thanks for the kind regards and definitely keep the blues torch burning in the LV!
Angelwingss7





Feb 11 2009 2:27 PM

Friar's Point, I see you were at the 25th Int'l Blues Challenge, Awesome. I love the BLUES and have over 450 Blues Links on my site in the Blues Category. Thank you for being My Friend on My Space site filled with amazing links to Music, Spirit, Love and Peace. Joy and Happiness to you Now and Always. Love and Light to All, This is Anita aka Angelwingss7 in Ontario, Canada.

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The Delta Generators





Jan 31 2009 10:48 PM

Good luck in Memphis!
Jan Sander





Jan 31 2009 6:42 PM

HI THERE....!

GREETINGS FROM DENMARK.

JAN SANDER
Jim Weider's ProJECT PERCoLAToR





Jan 24 2009 12:50 AM

Hey guys, come on out and see us!

Jim Weider's ProJECT PERCoLAToR

01-29-2009 7:00 at Gerald Veasleys Jazzbase at Sheraton Reading
1741 Papermill Road, Wyomissing, 19610
Hot House Florida





Jan 24 2009 8:43 PM

Hello from Hot House Florida! We have your video posted in our IBC Competitor Video Showcase right now. We are running them in rotation up until show time in Memphis! We have also placed you in out TOP FRIEND slot and posted your song on our player. If you ever head down this way make sure we know about your tour for feature consideration and posting in our listings! Good luck and enjoy the trip!

Best!
Charlie.
stoli at www.barkingdogblues.com





Jan 2 2009 7:30 PM

Thanks for the add. We will see you all at the IBC in Memphis. Good Luck!

SToLi, Allen & Jan at www. barkingdogblues. com
eileen





Jan 1 2009 6:50 PM

thanks for adding me, i have not seen your band yet, but looking forward to it!! i am a big fan of Chris London, and i would love to see one of Friar Points gigs!!! I am wishing everyone the best in Memphis!!! i know you will all do great.....have a fantastic 2009
GINA





Dec 31 2008 5:53 PM

Hey! Nice sound - love those blues! Thanks for the add. Supporting local musicians and original music. Share the love ~ check out another one of my favorites and their new single "JUST YOUR FRIEND" at http://www. myspace. com/hotwingjones

Happy New Year!

Peace,
Gina
MERMIE :)





Jan 1 2009 4:57 PM

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

I look forward for this to be a happy, loving, healthy, prosperous, abundant and peaceful year ahead for ALL! May all of your dreams become opportunities! ~m :)

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Dec 30 2008 5:29 PM

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Dec 30 2008 2:48 AM

Happy New Year!
MERMIE :)





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