Sonya G. MacPhail likes live music, lives in Belchertown and was frustrated at having to drive 30 minutes or more to hear bands play at a club. So she is opening the Black Moon, a music lounge at 37 State St., and planning on live music seven nights a week.
“I decided I would open my own place in town and be able to listen to what I want, when I want,” MacPhail said.
Running a music lounge is a new venture for MacPhail, who has worked in sales, real estate, restaurants and bars. She also worked in a wine store in California.
“I have done just about everything, I think,” she said.
Until now she has not run a lounge with music seven nights a week, but the newness doesn’t phase her. MacPhail said she has several bands lined up for the first few months and is looking to book more. The initial schedule for the lounge will be open microphone nights on Mondays, jazz on Tuesdays, and blues, folk and other aspects of Americana music on Wednesdays.
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August 25, 2008 by Nicholas | 2 Comments
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Cath Lawson on August 26th, 2008 at 2:57 am
Hi Nicholas - Good for her. It’s a brave move - but I’m guessing that if she was tired of driving 30 minutes, there’ll be many others in the same boat who’ll visit the club.
cassy on August 26th, 2008 at 5:51 pm
Music brings a big part of our life. It can relieve any negative feelings we might feel.
Music expresses our feelings, depend on what we listen.
When im working, im listening mellow music so that i will not be bored.
She have a very nice idea in selecting a business. Lots of people like to hear music. What ever mood you have you can choice what day you want to hear it!
Goddluck!