Coffeehouse

Welcome to the Coffeehouse!

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October’s coffeehouse features a trio of local musicians who are joining forces for an evening of acoustic music.  It will feature music selections that have influenced all performers and is sure to entertain as well as inspire.

 

LJ Da Corsi is a retired Director of Public Works for the City of Prosser.  A proud veteran of the United States Coast Guard, he and his wife, Kimberly Starr, share a blended family of four grown children (one deceased) and are blessed with five grandchildren, four girls and one boy.  LJ picked up the guitar at age 14, with Ride Captain, Ride by Blues Image as his very first song.  A self-taught musician who is still learning and growing, he explores a wide range of genres including rock, soft rock, folk, country, Christian gospel, old-time gospel, bluegrass, old-time fiddle backup, Broadway, jazz, swing, and western swing.

 

In addition to performing as an occasional pit musician at the Princess Theatre in Prosser, LJ has been part of successful groups such as Travelin’ Shoes (old-time gospel) and Private Reserve Jazz (Broadway and popular jazz), a five-piece combo that included his wife, Kimberly, as lead vocalist.  These days, he can often be found in spirited jam sessions with fellow musicians Alan Page, and Prosser pickers Mike Means, and Paul Nicodemus.

 

Kimberly A. Starr’s first performance was as a tightrope walker in her kindergarten class circus, sparking a lifelong passion for theatre and music.

 

She holds a BA in Theatre from Whitman College and an MA in Theatre Production from CWU, has taught theatre at the high school and college levels, worked both on and off stage for numerous theatre productions, performed as lead singer for Private Reserve, a local jazz combo, as well as singing at private and public functions.  She’s thrilled to perform tonight with her husband, LJ, and other talented musicians.

 

Alan Page (perhaps a “talented musician”) is a freelance whisky drinker and is looking to pad his retirement income from tonight’s coffeehouse (so give generously).  He also drums with a local band and once tried out for Drum Major in high school.  Not being chosen led him to years of playing the saxophone through high school and college.  He eventually gave the saxophone away to the neighbor kids and picked up the guitar and percussion instruments. He continues to learn and explore music and is looking forward to tonight.

Coffeehouse admission is $8 for 3RFS members/$10 for non-members and the show starts at 7 pm.

3RFS Coffeehouses traditionally begin each evening with an open mic session, inviting community members to share their musical gifts.  Come early if you would like to sign up for an open mic performance slot.  The coffeehouse is hosted at the All Saints’ Episcopal Church at 1322 Kimball Avenue in Richland.