Coffee, Community & Cocktails

This week Ang along with special guest co-host and bestie Michael Apple sit down with the Band MONTY - Norristown's answer to the Jacksons & The Partridges with a full on Italian flair. Russ, Joe, Mikayla and Charles discuss the highs and lows of being in a band together and navigating being a family. We talk music, inspiration, friendship and loyalty. Please  give them a like and  follow on all social media platforms @TheBandMonty on IG, FB, TikTok, X (formally twitter) & here on YouTube. See for yourself what the tri state area is buzzing about and check out one of their many upcoming shows - including The Water Tower in Oaks on Saturday 4/16/24 8pm-12am

In this weeks episode, Ang speaks with Betty Clarke, Becky Loney and Krista Dean - 3 amazing warriors who have all had a deeply profound experience as Breast Cancer SURVIVORS!!! They each share their Similar but very distinctly different stories from first symptoms to diagnosis, treatment and recovery / current status and what that looks for each of them.  We felt this was an important topic to have a frank unfiltered discussion about ahead of our 4th annual SHE Festival - a Womans Empowerment event that this year us raising money and awareness / support for UNITE FOR HER as well as Laurel House. Unite for HER is a 501(c)3 national nonprofit organization that supports breast cancer and ovarian cancer patients by providing integrative therapies, services, education, resources, and support at no personal cost.For more info about them please visit https://uniteforher.org/  What is SHE 4??For the 4th year in a row, Vinyl Closet Records and Coffee Closet with Barista Jake are excited to host the SHE Music Festival - a celebration of Woman's Empowerment & Music!As in years past we will be featuring some of the areas most talented vocalists - but this year we have a record 15 performers! Providing the backup to these amazing women is Vinyl Closet Records house band - THE VCB consisting of some of the most respected musicians on the local scene! ALL of this is in support of sharing the mission of UNITE FOR HER and THE LAUREL HOUSE through WISH LIST SUPPLIES, GIFT CARDS and Financial donations! 

In this weeks episode Ang sits down with one of the areas premiere drummers Mr. Bobby Pirylis of Sidearm, Octane and Fosterchild.We discuss being a full time musician, his dedication to doing good in his community and his love of all things Disney. Sit back and get to know the man behind the beard.Check out SideArm LIVE at our second annual SUNDAY FUNDAY Awards ceremony, Cornhole Tournament and BBQ at The SunnyBroook Ballroom https://buytickets.at/jakesbaristasFor more info on Sidearm go to www.sidearmband.com

Time flies when your life is in shambles.....Good thing I have a sense of humor! So, we are back with SEASON 2 after a way too long break of 6 months. In this premiere episode Ang sits down with Board member of Jakes Baristas for a very fun chat about all things ambulance, cocktails, how we need the community to help us to move forward in our mission and how he is literally the backbone of this organization. To stay on top of all we have going on this month...and always, be sure to follow us on all social media! Vinyl Closet Records, & Coffee Closet with Barista Jake

This week Ang sits down with her favorite human - Dr. Russ (Russ Money) and talks Music, Religion, Chiropractic Care and Wrestling. This is a long one because when they get together it is like a contest as to who can talk more.  Seriously, Dr. Russ gets real about his profession, his family and his faith. Jason guest appears to chat up Russ about music as well. For more info on His Chiro practice go to Chiropractic Mobile Examiners (chiromobileexams.com)For more info on DYNAH The Band go to Home | Dynahtheband Com

On this weeks episode Ang speaks with dear friend Trisha Gallagher, the founder of the Happy Flower Day Project and the winner of the first ever Kay M. Hollinger Memorial Humanitarian Award from Jakes Baristas.Trish walked into our record store/cafe 2 years ago and the bond we formed was instant. She is one of the most selfless and charismatic women I have ever had the blessing to know. Patricia in her own words:“I get much more than I give out.”I can feel the loving energy exchanged between the giver and receiver. The bouquets exude warmth, comfort and enrichment. And how do people receive them? Brightly, enthusiastically and delightfully. You will meet big talkers, big listeners and some new friends. Patricia C. Gallagher, Founder of the Happy Flower Day ProjectFor more info on Patricia and her mission and how YOU can help, please go to:Happy Flower Day Project

In this episode Ang chats with the owner and operator of LaVista Mobile Bar Nina Stabile and her Brand Marketing Director/owner of Lush Marketing LLCMikayla Montalbano about our "Cocktails for a Cause" fundraising event on June 10th 6:30-9:30pm as well as all the amazing things happening at LaVista! For more info on LaVista Mobile Bar, go to Home - La Vista mobile bar and to register for the upcoming "Cocktails for a Cause" event please visit:Cocktails for a Cause: with LaVista Mobile Bar at the Coffee Closet with Barista Jake (google.com)

In this episode Ang speaks with the Program Manager for Best Buddies International about their mission, the Best Buddies Friendship Walk on 4/29 and how you can help support their mission. For more info please visit http://BestBuddies.org

This week, Ang is solo and just sharing her POV on Life in a family that lives with Autism.

On this weeks episode Ang  speaks with the Executive Director of the Laurel House, Beth Sturman. We discussed the mission of Laurel House, ways you can help and get involved and talk about upcoming fundraisers to keep them going. Ang and family also presented the Laurel House team with the bounty of donations that were collected during March on their behalf at Closet After Dark Events, Kindness Wednesdays with Barista Jake and of course The 3rd Annual SHE Music Festival held at Vinyl Closet Records.For more information on The Laurel House please go to www.Laurel-House.org 

In this weeks episode Ang chats with the Ladies of The She Festival. We talk to each performer about what this event means to them and why they agreed to participate. Some of the performers have been with us each year for this event and several are new this year. It is always a great time!  We are thrilled to be hosting 11 beautiful female performers from local bands, who will be performing throughout the day with the help of the Vinyl Closet Band.  Our Female Performers for the day include:   Natalie Meola - Lobster Tot Martini  Kathleen Hoult - Hot Sauce Junkies Kristen Conrad - Basic Cable  Maureen Stanko - You, Me & Reenie Lynn Amelio - Former Strangers  Colette Dietsch - Atomic Blonde & The Sneaks  Pam Tees - Stella & the voodoo Fish  Ava DiFiore Mikayla Montalbano, Kathryn Zacckey & Gia Pisano - Dynah the Band Please Join us at Vinyl Closet Records on March 26, 2023 from 12:00PM-5:00PM for our third annual SHE! Fest for a celebration of Women's Empowerment and Music. 

What happens when you combine some of the best musicians in your area and ask them to form a house band for a local record shop? You get the VCB -THE VINYL CLOSET House Band. Easily one of the coolest newly formed bands since Daisy Jones and the Six. :)In this episode Ang talks to the HE's Behind the SHE's of our Annual SHE FEST fundraiser to benefit the Laurel House. We discuss the hard work they have all put into this event as well as WHY they agreed to join this project. The VCB Features:Michael Natalini - Drummer/Band LeaderRon Chinappi - Bass Tracey Ingram - GuitarMichael Duva - GuitarMichael Yasich - KeyboardFreddie Gellar - Lead singer and MC for the EventFor more info on Laurel House and their mission please go to www.laurel-house.orgPlease join us on 3/26/23 12pm-5pm for SHE 3 ONLY at Vinyl Closet Records2117 West Main StreetNorristown, PA 19403

This week, Ang talks to her long time friends of over 35 years and the guys she can trace her love of Metal back to. She also honed her groupie skills in the shed behind Mick's house back in his days of SEEKER with James on Bass. They talk the local original Metal scene, traveling overseas where they are a huge success and what it is like playing on some of the coolest stages in the world. COS is headlining our Closet After Dark on 3/18 with special guests BAD KARMA. This is a fundraiser for the Laurel House and a $10 donation will be collected at the door. As always our events are BYOB for adult beverages and our cart will be open to keep you hydrated with Coffee, Tea, Lemonade and more. For more info on Corners of Sanctuary and to see their upcoming performance schedule go to www.CornersofSanctuary.com and follow them on all their social platforms. 

He's Funny, Brilliant, Adorable and changed the comedy game in a pandemic and beyond.  He is Joel Richardson, Businessman, Philanthropist and friend to many a Norristown Italian. Joel is the founder of Soul Joel Productions, the largest independent comedy production company on the East Coast. In 2019, he founded SoulJoel's Comedy Club & Lounge in Royersford, PA, the first official home Joel made himself for stand-up comedy 13-years after he began producing comedy shows at various locations throughout the tri-state area. In this episode my co-host for this week (and husband for the foreseeable future) Jason and I chat with Joel about his career, family and trade stories about our favorite comics. There is even a few of my signature snort laughs which is how you know he is funny. For more info on SOUL JOELS and to check out their event schedule go to https://www.souljoels.com/

In this episode Ang talks to our good friend and long time Vinyl Closet Records Musician Ava DiFiore. We chat about her music career and what we can look for from her in the future. You will find it hard to believe that she is only 19 years old.  Her impressive maturity, focus and grace are  inspiring.To Learn more about Ava D and to catch her live performances go to:www.AvaDifioremusic.com and like/follow her on social media. 

In this episode Angela chats up Pamela Martin, the Founder and Executive Director of Expressive Path a local Non Profit that she founded to  combine her love of arts, and interest in helping teens together to form Expressive Path to make a difference in her community.We talk Music, Ribstock and all the upcoming events that Expressive Path have scheduled for 2023.For more info on them and how to support their cause please go to:https://expressivepath.org/

This one is special.  The little spot on the hill in Bridgeport PA has allowed for some of the most important relationships in our lives to be formed. If you are a music lover in the greater Philly area you have heard of the famous Bridgeport RIBHOUSE.  If you are a musician, you have played or WANT to play there. If you want to walk into a bar/restaurant and be made to feel like a member of the family then you GO TO THE RIBBY. In this Episode we speak with Philanthropist, Music Lover, Hostess with the Mostess and easily one of my personal heroes Melissa Navitsky the owner of our favorite place. We talk all things Music, Community, RIBSTOCK and more. Pour yourself a cup of coffee, make a cocktail or grab a cold beer and have a listen to her story. For more info on RIBSTOCK and The Bridgeport Ribhouse go to www.ribhouse.net

 This episode will make you cry and want to run through a brick wall with empowerment! Shane is a 14 year old Disability advocate, business owner and engaging speaker who tells us all about his mission. He is one of the most passionate young men we have ever met. Mom Marie is a dynamo that keeps the wheels on the bus moving forward as only a Special Needs Mom can! For more info on them, their mission and how you can support them go to www.Shaneandpeppercandleco.com 

On this episode Barista Jake co-hosts and we talk to our good pal and coffee roaster Frank Orman of Reading Coffee Company about how he came to take over the established business, what their plans are and why philanthropy and supporting small businesses matters. Of course we also discuss what goes into a great cuppa coffee. Reading Coffee Company is the official roaster of our 4 blends - JAKEZILLA, JAYS ADDICTION, SMELLS LIKE BEAN SPIRIT and AC/DECAF. 

In this debut episode, host Angela McFarland sits down with her husband, business partner and bff for a casual discussion about the circus they call their lives together as small business owners, special needs parents and music fans.