Wayward Bypass
Laingsburg, Michigan, United States | SELF
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The Old Post Office Antiques will feature artist Carla Milam (paintings and oils) and music by Wayward Bypass. Owner Cassandra Sharp is also pleased to introduce the new Piano Café.
"We now have two eating establishments," Sharp said. "Sweet Peas, a casual dining area, and The Piano Café, a white tablecloth dining experience complete with a baby grand piano. We offer a full menu on Friday and Saturday nights and from noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays."
Other business and participating artists include:
• Greg Evers' office featuring Jeanie Vaughan (jewelry), Jim Berry (graphic art) and Jan Dempsey (gourds.)
n Panther Computers featuring the Panhandle Writers Group.
n Santa Rosa Jewelers featuring Melinda Giron (oils/acrylics)
n The Milton Woman's Club featuring Melinda Bedgood (jewelry), Maggie Mims (jewelry), Janet Rothbart (felt works) and Elaine Tyree (paintings).
• Liberty Café under new ownership (Tracy and George Wilson) featuring Sal and Irmie Presutto (oils and acrylics).
• Southern Ladies featuring a selection of artists be determined.
• Other businesses include Camelot Junction and Shabby Schex. Other artists include Jean Norris (oils), Mark Schmitt (tile), and Cindy Lynn (photography).
The original gallery night was created in 2003 by founding Santa Rosa Arts and Culture Foundation president Cecile Stephens. After two successful "Meet the Artists" events earlier that fall, she created the first Christmas Gallery Night.
"We called it 'Light Up Downtown,' " Stephens said. "Downtown was perfect and the response was tremendous. We had 17 different venues and 22 artists, the Milton High School Jazz Band, carolers, a five-piece combo playing outside an attorney's office and the reading of children's stories by a local actress." - www.pnj.com
30. Self Salon: 528 W. Garden St., Suite 1. 437-0007. Featuring music by Jeff and Andree and Wayward Bypass, original artwork by Austin Ruiz Garcia and the photography of Bill Strength. - www.pnj.com
Mainstreet Cafe: 6820 Caroline St. 626-3376. Thursday: 5 p.m. Lawrence Jernigan, Friday: 5 p.m. Cliff and Cassandra of Blackwater Pearl. Saturday: 5 p.m. Wayward Bypass. - www.pnj.com
Discography
Wayward Bypass: First Album, Self-titled, Released September 2009
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Bio
The band Wayward Bypass was founded by Adam and Joanna in their hometown of Milton, Florida. Their success in the Florida panhandle led them to create their first album, entitled simply “Wayward Bypass”. It was released in September 2009. Wayward Bypass is currently working on their second album, hoping to release it in August, 2011.
Adam and Joanna share a deep appreciation for real music. Their belief is that meaningful lyrics combined with unique melodies make a real song. They both feel that the mainstream music industry has moved away from real music and embraced superficiality. Their longing is to bring real music back into mainstream…true poetry within unforgettable songs. Their signature sound when performing is their harmony. Their influences are many, but most prominent are Simon & Garfunkel, The Beatles, Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, Enya, The Cranberries, U2, Collective Soul and Keane, among others. Adam and Joanna believe music is truly the language of the heart and meant to spark feelings, thoughts, dreams and ideas in the heart of the listener.
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