Janie Meneely and Paul DeBlasi (AKA “Calico Jack”) received a standing ovation at the opening concert of the 2010 “Summer Sundays Concert Series” on Sunday night at the Reedville Fishermen’s Museum! Reason? They performed Song for the Stack, an original song written by Janie just the night before about our community’s effort to SAVE THE STACK! She tweaked it as they traveled from Annapolis to Reedville, Paul practiced the new lines as he drove, and that was the extent of their rehearsal! No one would ever have known, so good they are at their musical repartee.
Paul’s booming tenor is a strong compliment to Janie’s sweet voice, and their dozens of songs (mostly written by Janie) tell vivid stories of life on and around the Chesapeake Bay. Also performed at Sunday’s concert was Janie’s original Claude Somers song …
a treat to sing, they said, with the Claude Somers herself forming the backdrop for the stage. Janie does her homework; whether the songs are silly, saucy, or serious, they convincingly evoke precious times gone by. In Song for the Stack, we see this, too: she captured the historical significance of the tall stack to the region and the essence of the local sentiment.
Janie is a supporter of all things maritime, lover of the bay, avid sailor, and a talented and prolific singer/song-writer. She has embraced our cause. She has given us its anthem. Maybe one day, Song for the Stack, born only 2 days ago, will be one of her releases. In the meantime, we have this wonderful gift of a song!
Note: You may purchase any of “Calico Jack’s” delightful CD’s at the Reedville Fishermen’s Museum Gift Shop: “Give Me a River,” “The Oyster Wife,” and “You Don’t Know Jack.” Google them to see what fun and interesting things they do, or go to www.calicojackmusic.com.
For more information about upcoming performances in the 2010 “Summer Sundays Concert Series,” please visit rfmuseum.org.
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