This past Saturday morning I feared I might not make it to work. The snow kept coming down, which kept the coffee shop quiet for the afternoon. So when I returned later that evening to see JD Eicher and the Goodnights, I was shocked to see the place packed. “What a good night!” fellow barista [...]
Recently, we celebrated the advent season at Standing Stone with two Christmas parties, one publicized, one not. The Christmas party we hosted at the shop Saturday the 10th featured Dreams & Bones–a local band. We hoped to give a little back and celebrate as a community this charming and spiritual time of year. The following [...]
This holiday season Standing Stone will be providing a variety of SERRV International crafts. The nonprofit fair trade organization shares our commitments to equal wages and community development. We welcome the beautiful craftsmanship of our fellow laborers abroad and hope that our guests take time to admire the work. In the organization’s own words, SERRV, [...]
…These are some of Stewart Snyder’s beloved photographic subjects. Whether he’s admiring the symmetry and gloss of a 1957 Chevrolet Townsman 210 Wagon or the erratic and colorful Valley Green path in Wissahickon Creek near Philadelphia, Stew points his lens and lets the shutter fly open, able to find frame-worthy shots in his collection of juxtaposed gems. [...]
Like most musicians that find their way to our coffee shop, I often have never heard of them, let alone heard them. And most of the time getting to know them is a pleasant surprise. These wayfaring singer/songwriters must witness much along our backroads and small towns. And it shows in their passionate music. Josh [...]
Sometimes it is difficult to find a seat. You squeeze through one of the side doors, or sneak in through the front door in between songs, look around, notice the instruments tuning, notice the busy baristas, notice the attentive audience, and hope to find a vacant nook to nestle in for the evening. There’s one, [...]
Annual Standing Stone Coffee Company Christmas Party! Featuring musical guest The Beggar Folk Friday, December 10 7:30-9:30PM Free! About The Beggar Folk The Beggar Folk are Josh and Trista Lamb, a band of folk singer-songwriters from Lancaster, Pa. Their music is mellow and intimate—finger-picking, warm harmonies, and thoughtful lyrics. Their distinct blend of modern folk+old [...]
Ameranouche : Live In Concert Another sneak peak at our guests performing live in concert Sat. Nov. 20th from 8:00-10:30PM. About Ameranouche: This award winning trio features the melodic virtuosity of guitarist Richard Sheppard, the vehement rhythm chops of guitarist Ryan Flaherty and the dulcet low end of upright bassist Xar Adelberg. Together, this rip-roaring [...]
Ameranouche : Live In Concert A sneak peak at our guests performing live in concert Sat. Nov. 20th from 8:00-10:30PM. About Ameranouche: This award winning trio features the melodic virtuosity of guitarist Richard Sheppard, the vehement rhythm chops of guitarist Ryan Flaherty and the dulcet low end of upright bassist Xar Adelberg. Together, this rip-roaring [...]
Donegal Ridge Celtic Trio : Live In Concert Standing Stone Coffee Company Sat. Nov. 6 8:00-10:30 About the Trio: Out of the Lancaster area, Donegal Ridge, a unique group of flute/pennywistle, guitar/vocal & cello, performs traditional Irish, celtic, folk & originals. Their repertoire includes a variety of music from Turlough O’Carolan (the “Bach” of Irish [...]