Now
for some stuff on the Band. The Long Hill String Band was brought
together by fiddler Karl Varnai about 7 years ago. Longer
serving members include Glenn Gundersen (Mountain Dulcimer,
Banjomer), Alan Rennie (Banjo, Ukulele), George Skic (Bass, Bohdran)
and Kit Webbe (guitar, Penny Whistle). More recently arrived is Rev.
Dave Geschwindner (Mandolin, Fiddle, Guitar,Vocals). The Band does
some 10 to 15 not for profit gigs a year. The "house band" for the
Meyersville Grange in Long Hill Township, New Jersey, they also put
in regular appearances at Border's Books, The Somerset County
Environmental Center and Millbrook
Village.
We are the "House Band" for
the Meyersville Grange #188 (NJ)
The Grange is a rural community and fraternal organization with
about 4,000 chapters nationwide. Founded in 1867, its special
interest is agriculture, but it also supports local community social
functions and donates to charities.
Meyersville Grange #188 was formed in 1925. It is the last Grange
left in Morris County and one of only a few in New Jersey.
The Soup and Pasta Contest is held the second Friday of each
month at 6:30 PM. Admission is $7.00 for adults and $2.00 for
children 12 and under. Admission is free to any entrant who brings a
favorite soup or pasta dish. It is a"Contest" because each person
who attends gets to vote for his or her favorite soups and the top
five soup makers receive prizes.
There is a Square Dance at 8:00 PM after every Soup Contest. The
dance is for beginners as instruction is provided. Home made
desserts and coffee and refreshments are available.
Most months, live music is provided by The Long Hill String Band
(pending band members' availability) . Contact the Band
to confirm. Recorded music by the Band at other times!
For more information on the Grange, go to their new page:
www.meyersvillegrange.org
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