In John's words ...
The Academy Corners Blues Committee was born on May 26th,
1953, in a calf pen on the Doan farm. We all like to blame our
parents for who we are, and this is no different. Reed & Winnie
Doan loved listening & dancing to old standards. They also
liked having folks over & entertaining. The 'good times' were
about music, friends and food! By the time she was 13, my
oldest sister Sherry was playing organ in a dance band at the
Perma Stone Bar in Galeton PA. Like they say, "The nut doesn't
fall far from the tree.” It was bred right in me ... I can't
help it. I loved Funk and Rhythm &
Blues … and my very first
album back in grade school was James Brown's "Cold Sweat."
Fast forward to 1995 ...... I was minding my own business,
just having a beer and hoping to get lucky in the very romantic
Side Street Saloon in Elkland, Pennsylvania. As fate would
have it, I met my future wife Amy that night. She’s
another person who loves to party, entertain and can cook like there's no tomorrow. I did get lucky that night, just not
in the way I expected! After checking her teeth, we
decided to hook up for life. 'The Barn' was born with our
wedding reception. A good time was had by all, and we
thought “Heck, we oughta do this more often!” Not get
married that is … but have people get together for great music,
good food and a good time. And that thought inspired the
first, and now famous, "Blooze at The Barn" in 1997. The
rest is history, as they say. Seventy-plus bands & shows
later we’re still lovin' it, Amy’s still got her teeth and we’re
still married. Life is good!! |
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