June News

May 31st, 2013

Greetings Beautiful People,

Summertime !!! “In the summertime,when the weather is fine,we got nothin’ on our mind…but a good time !”

We are going to have a good time !!!

Fri.May 31 The George Wesley Band will be at Gin’s,Factoryville,PA from 8pm to Midnite. NO COVER !!!

Sat.June 1 GWB will take the stage at The Groovelink Family Funktion,Pulaski,NY at 6pm.

Sun.2 George Wesley’s Small Axe Orchestra is at Valley Forge Casino and Resort,King of Prussia,PA  from 4-8pm for “Reggae Sundays”

Fri.7 The George Wesley Band will be at Sarah Street Grill,Stroudsburg,PA.

Sun.9 GW’s SAO returns to Valley Forge Casino and Resort,King of Prussia ,PA.

Sun.16 George Wesley’s Small Axe Orchestra will be at The Rusty Nail,Cape May,NJ at 5pm.

Fri.21 SUMMER SOLTICE. MY BIRTHDAY. George Wesley’s Small Axe Orchestra will be at Courthouse Square,Scranton,PA for Summer Luchtime Concert series from Noon till 1pm. Then The George Wesley Band will be at River Street Jazz Cafe,Wilkes Barre,PA for a very special night of music with lots of guests and musical surprises!!!

Sat.22 The George Wesley Band will be at The Geat Tastes of PA Wine and Food Fest,Split Rock Resort,Lake Harmony,PA from Noon till 6pm. Sharing the stage with “Smokin’ Gunnz”.( more info www.splitrockresort.com ) Then The GWB will be at the Northeast Fair,Pittston Twp.,PA at 8pm. ( more info www.northeastfair.com )

Sun.23 The George Wesley Band  w/Smokin’ Gunnz at The Great Tastes of PA Wine and Food Festval,Split Rock Resort,Lake Harmony,PA .(more info www.splitrockresort.com )

Thurs.27 I’ll be preforming at a Cigar Club Function,Westmoreland Club,Wilkes Barre,PA

Fr.28  George Wesley’s Small Axe Orchestra will be at Bogey’s @ Shadowbrook Resort,Tunkhannock,PA from 7-11pm.

Sun.30 GW’s SAO will be at The Rusty Nail,Cape May NJ. at 5pm.

I give thanks to THE MOST HIGH for my health and abilities and for allowing me to carry the message of love and compassion.

I give thanks to the band for being a part of  the upliftment of our brothers and sisters in this time of tribulation.

I give thanks to everyone for the support and inspiration that you continue to provide. Blessings to all !!!

Spring Update

April 17th, 2013

Greetings Beautiful People,
We come to make a joyful noise in this time of tribulations.
Reggae music is for the upliftment of the people and we continue to bring the message of love and light to our Idren and Sistren, Itinually.

Please join us
Fri.April 19 The George Wesley Band will be at Montage Music Hall,50 Chestnut St.,Rochestrster,NY for Groove Fest.

Sat.April 20 I will be at Gallery of Sound, Mundy St.,Wilkes Barre,PA at 2pm for an appearance at Record Store Day.
Then at 10pm The George Wesley Band will be “smokin’”at Sarah Street Grill,Stroudsburg,PA.

Sun.April 21 The George Wesley Band will be at”The Spring Pick’nic” at Mountain Sky,63 Stillmeadow Road,Jermyn,PA at 6pm with Old Friends and The Mountain Sky Orchestra.

Fri.April 26 George Wesley’s Small Axe Orchestra(S.A.O.) will be at Bogey’s @ Shadowbrook Resort,Tunkhannock,PA at 7pm.

Sun.May 5 George Wesley’s Small Axe Orchestra will be at The One Ten Tavern,Palmerton,PA from 1-5pm for a benifit for The Special Olympics.

Fri. May 17 S.A.O. will be back at Bogey’s @ Shadowbrook Resort,Tunkhannock,PA.at 7pm.

Sat May 18 The George Wesley Band will be at The Fine Arts Fiesta,Public Square,Wilkes Barre,PA from 6-7:30 pm.
Then at 10pm George Wesley’s Exodus,our Bob Marley tribute will be at River Street Jazz Cafe,Plains,PA. (It’s also our keyboardist’s Angelo Miraglia’s birthday !!!)

Fri.May 24 The George Wesley Band headlines at Sterling Stage Folkfest,274 Kent Road,Sterling,NY. for tickets and more info www.sterlingstage.com.

Sat.May 25 George Wesley’s Small Axe Orchestra play TWO SHOWS at Old City Hall,Oswego,NY.

Thank you for your continued support and inspiration. Love one another.
Peace,
George Wesley

Springing into Spring

March 16th, 2013


Greetings Beautiful People,

Annette and I would like to thank our Florida Keys Family for the warm hearts and love and support that fueled or winter musical retreat.

We’re home and can’t wait to make a joyful noise !!!

Sat.March 16 The George Wesley Band will be at Sarah Street Grill,Stroudsburg,PA from 10pm -2am. FIRST SHOW BACK !!!

Thurs.21 George Wesley’s Small Axe Orchestra will be joining Clarence Spady, Matt Benner and more in A Benefit for The Harris Family at River Street Jazz Cafe,Plains,PA. Doors open at 6pm .Donation is $10. Lots of surprises.

Fri.22 Small Axe Orchestra will be at Downtown Arts,47 N.Franklin,Wilkes Barre,PA for “Celebrating Community”.Donations welcome at the door.Benefits Verve Vertu Art Studio and Fine Arts Fiesta. Come and enjoy music,artwork and more. More info call 570-206-5305.

Sat.23 Annette and I will be at Moon Dancer Winery,Wrightsville,PA from 2-6pm for a special Spring Reggae Show.

Fri.April 5 The George Wesley Band returns to River Street Jazz Cafe,Plains,PA for a night of original reggae. Hear the “Old Lion” roar !!!

Sat.6 George Wesley’s Small Axe Orchestra will be at Turkey Hill Brewing Company,Bloomsburg,PA from8-10pm for a special rockin’ reggae party.

Thanks to everyone for their continued support and inspiration.

Blessings to all,

George Wesley

Winter in the Keys

January 20th, 2013

Greetings From The Florida Keys,

Annette and I are having an “IRIE” time being “snow birds” and spreading a joyful noise throughout “The Keys”.

We will be at Sparky’s Landing , Sadowski Causeway,Key Colony,Fl every Sat. till March 9th from 6 till 9 pm. Fun for the whole family !!!

Small Axe Orchestra will be hosting a reggae party at Salty’s Waterfront Grill, 1090 Overseas Highway,Marathon,Fl every Sunday starting Jan 27th from 6 till 9 pm.

We’re adding new events daily so check back for updates …

Lots of exciting things happening for the George Wesley Band when we return . NICENESS !!!

Thank you all for your continued support and inspiration .

Blessings,

George Wesley and Annette

Winter

December 14th, 2012

SEASONS GREETINGS TO ALL ,

As winter approaches and we gather to reflect and celebrate we count our blessings and remember those that are no longer with us and we pray for comfort and compassion for all the sufferers in the world.

We want to thank everyone for their support and inspiration and look forward to a new year with new energy and ……new music.

Fri.Dec.14 George Wesley’s Small Axe Orchestra ,my live looping reggae/dub project will be at Bogey’s,Shadobrook Resort,Tunkhannock,PA at 9pm.

Sat. Dec.15 Small Axe Orchestra will be at Boulder View Tavern,Lake Harmony,PA at 7pm.

Fri. Dec. 21 Small Axe Orchestra will be back at Bogey’s ,Shadowbrook Resort,Tunkhannock,PA at 7pm for a special “Mayan Jam Down” !

Sat. Dec 22 The George Wesley Band will be playing a private party.

Tues Dec 25. MERRY CHRISTMAS !!!

Mon.Dec 31 NEW YEARS EVE !!! The George Wesley Band joins in The Scranton,PA First Night Celebration to welcome 2013 with a positive reggae vibration !!! More info : www.firstnightscranton.com

Tues.Jan.1,2013 George Wesley’s Small Axe Orchestra will be at The Valley Forge Casino,1160 First Ave.,King of Prussia,PA 19406 from 8pm till Midnight.

Thurs.Jan 3 I’ll be at River Street Jazz Cafe,Wilkes Barre,PA at 8pm fo a special evening of acoustic music with Mike “Miz” on guitar and vocals and Dylan Skursky(Cabinet) on bass. Don’t miss this !!! “The Old Lion” with some “young lions”.

Fri.Jan.4 The Small Axe Orchestra will be at Bogey’s,Shadowbrook Resort,Tunkhannock,PA at7pm for our “Winter Farewell”. Last show in PA till March !!!

Fri.Jan.11 The Small Axe Orchestra will be at Roco’s Dockside Lounge,35 Sombrero Blvd.,Marathon,FL  33050 at 6pm to begin our winter residence. We will here every Friday thru March 8.

Sat.Jan 12  The Small Axe Orchestra will be at Sparky’s Landing ,400 Sawdowsky Causeway,Key Colony Beach,Fl 33051 at 6pm. We’ll be here every Sat. tru March 9.

Once again,thank you for your support and remember to give love and help this holiday season and please,continue through out the year.

Peace,

George Wesley and The George Wesley Band

November

November 2nd, 2012

Greetings Beautiful People,

The harvest is in and we give thanks for the blessings.

We start off Nov. with a special tribute to Bob Marley, “George Wesley’s Exodus”

Fri Nov.9 we’ll be at Island Delights,Winchester,VA

Sat.Nov.10 we’ll be at River Street Jazz Cafe,Plains,PA

Fri. Nov.16 George Wesley’s Small Axe Orchestra performs at Bogey’s @ Shadowbrook Resort,Tunkhannock,PA at 7pm.

Sat.Nov 17 The George Wesley Band appears at The Classic Beer Fest @ Split Rock Resort,Lake Harmony,PA from Noon till 4pm. More info at http://www.splitrockresort.com/beers.asp

Sat. Nov.17 at 10pm George Wesley’s Small Axe Orchestra will be rockin’ reggae at Rumrunners Pub,Williamsport,PA.

Sun.Nov.18 The George Wesley Band returns to The Classic Beer Fest at Split Rock Resort,Lake Harmony,PA.from Noon till 4pm. More info http://www.splitrockresort.com/beers.asp

Mon.Nov. 19  George Wesley’s Small Axe Orchestra will be at Hopefest 5 Kings Italian Restaurant RT 309 Mountain Top. PA 4pm-1am come help the victims of hurricane sandy . Live entertainment and raffle admission / donation $15.00 at door sponsored by Shon & Tammy Jo Keiderling of Hopefest Benefits INC. Bands times 4pm-5:00pm Traffic Jam 5:00pm-6:00pm Sidetrax Band 6:00pm-7:00pm Strawberry Jam 7:00pm-8:00pm George Wesley 8:00pm-10:00pm OZ band 10:00pm-11:00pm DJ rick and a raffle 11:00pm-12:00am to be posted at event 12:00am-1:00am to be posted as well at event.

Wed.Nov.21 Thanksgiving eve….The George Wesley Band brings positive vibrations to give thanks at Sarah Street Grill,Stroudsburg,PA. 10pm.

Sat Nov.24. G.W.’s S.A.O. plays a private party.

I want to thank everyone for their continued support and inspiration. We could not do this with out you.

JAH bless,

George Wesley

October

October 4th, 2012

Greetings Beautiful People,

Autumn is here with the leaves turning red,gold and green and a time to celebrate the harvest.

We start our celebration of this month

Sat.Oct.6th The George Wesley Band brings rockin’ reggae to The Sarah Street Grill, 550 Quaker Alley,Stroudsburg,PA 18360 with special guest Grammy Award winning Larry Mitchell opening the show at 10pm.

Sun.Oct.7th George Wesley’s Small Axe Orchestra w/Annette will be at The Rusty Nail,205 Beach Ave.,Cape May,NJ 08204 at 9pm to celebrate the end of summer.

Thurs. Oct. 11th  The Small Axe Orchestra(S.A.O.) will be at River Street Jazz Cafe,665 N.River St.,Plains,PA 18704 at 7pm for a night of live looping reggae.

Fri.Oct.12th S.A.O. plays at Bogey’s @ Shadowbrook Resort,201 Resort Lane,Tunkhannock,PA18657 at 7pm.

Sat.Oct.13th S.A.O. returns to Seeber’s Tavern,5250 St.Rt.41,Smithville Flats,NY13841 at 9pm for a rockin’reggae party.

Fri Oct.19th S.A.O. brings a rockin’ reggae party to Old City Hall,Water St.,Oswego,NY 13126 at 10pm.

Sat. Oct.20th S.A.O. plays at Old City Hall,Water Street,Oswego,NY 13126 from 6-10pm.

Sun.Oct.21 S.A.O. plays at a private wedding.

Fri.Oct.26th S.A.O. plays at Mountain Sky Project,Exit 202 Rt. 81,Tompkinsville,PA at 8pm for “The Night Of The Living Dread’ with a “Ghost Band’ jammin’ into the night !!! Costumes suggested !!!

Sat. Oct.27th The George Wesley Band celebrates Halloween at River Street Jazz Cafe,665 N.River St.Plains,PA 18704 with “The Night Of The Living Dread” a special night of music with Jeffery Gaines opening the night and a costume contest with prizes and more !!!

We want to thank everyone for their continued support and inspiration.

Love and RASpect,

George Wesley

 

 

September News

September 4th, 2012


Greetings Beautiful People,

We want to thank everyone for the love and support of the new CD “Old Lion” during the blessed Summer and for being there to inspire new music!

Summer is leaving and Autumn is coming….changes.As the seasons change,so do we.

The George Wesley Band welcomes Anthony “Tony Blue” Bielut on bass bringing a whole new positive energy to the music.

Peter Fritz,our old bassie, was involved in a car accident and has been unable to keep up due to injuries.We wish him a speedy recovery and good luck in his future musical projects.

Wed.Sept.5 The George Wesley Band will be performing in the lobby of The F.M.Kirby Center,71 Public Square,Wilkes Barre,PA 18701 at 6:30pm just before the 7:30pm showing of “Marley”,the documentary of Reggae prophet,Bob Marley.We’ll be showing Bob’s influence thru our music.

Fri.Sept.7 my “Small Axe Orchestra”…live looping one man reggae band w/Annette will be at Bogey’s @ Shadowbrook Resort,Rt.6,Tunkhannock,PA at 7pm for a special acoustic show featuring “Martina”, my Martin ALternative X MIDI guitar.

Sat. Sept.8 Small Axe Orchestra continues the acoustic vibes at The Blind Pig Pub @ Eagles Mere Inn,1 Mary Avenue,Eagles Mere,PA at 7pm.

Thurs.Sept.13 Small Axe Orchestra brings the Key West vibe with a reggae party at Keeley’s Alehouse and Pub,199 Divsion St. Pringle,PA 18704 from 6-9pm. Let’s get tropical !!!

Sat.Sept.15 Small Axe Orchestra brings reggae vibrations to Rumrunners Pub,341 Market St.,Williamsport,PA at 9pm. Always an IRIE time !!!

Fri Sept.21 Small Axe Orchestra w/Annette brings reggae to Far Out Fall Harvest Fest, Black Bear Campground,17 Bridge St,Phoenicia,NY 12464 at 7pm.

Sat Sept.22 The George Wesley Band brings a rockin’ reggae party to Island Delights,821 N.Loudon St.,Winchester,VA at 10pm.

Sun.Sept.23 Small Axe Orchestra plays at”Benefit for Marie”River Street Jazz Cafe,665 N.River St. Wilkes Barre,PA 18704 w/Sting Ray,West Side Blues Band and Still Hand String Band.

Once again,thank you for your support and inspiration.
One Love,
George Wesley

August News

August 10th, 2012


Greetings Beautiful People.
Thank you for giving us so much support and inspiration !!!

Fri. Aug.10 George Wesley’s Small Axe Orchestra,live looping reggae, will be at Bogey’s at Shadow Brook Resort,Tunkhannock,PA at 7pm.

Sat.Aug.11 The George Wesley Band plays at a wedding in Laflin,PA.

Thurs.Aug.16 Small Axe Orchestra will be at River Street Jazz Cafe,Plains,PA at 7pm.

Fri.Aug 17 Small Axe Orchestra returns to the Fridays on the Square Concert Series at 7pm in Harrisonburg,VA. FREE ALL AGES !!!

Sat.Aug.18 S.A.O. plays a private party in Pittston,PA.

Thurs.Aug 23 The George Wesley Band plays Penn’s Peak Patio Concert Series at 7pm at Penn’s Peak,Jim Thorpe,PA.

Sat.Aug.25 The George Wesley Band plays at The Sand Bar @ Split Rock Resort,Lake Harmony,PA from 4-8 pm. ALL AGES !!!

Thurs Aug 30 at 5pm at Mohegan Sun Casino,Plains,PA I’ll be joining WNEP’s Ryan Lecky,98.5 KRZ’s Lissa and Jimmy Buffet tribute band “Parrot Beach” for “Ryan’s Run III” a benifit for Allied Services. Join the fun !!!

Fri.Aug.31 The George Wesley Band will be at Mountain Sky Productions,Jermyn,PA for “Once In A Blue Moon” Reggae Party !!!
Celebrate summer’s farewell with us !!!

Don’t forget you can pick up “Old Lion” locally at all the Gallery of Sound stores, Wayne’s World,Dallas,PA.

Love and respect each other and love Mother Earth.
Blessings,
George Wesley

Mid Summer Update

July 13th, 2012


Greetings Beautiful People,
“In the summertime when the weather is fine and we got nothin’ on our minds but a good time !” We’re comin’ in hot !

The new CD, “Old Lion” is selling fast and is available at all Gallery Of Sound Stores, CD Baby.com, Itunes, Waynes World, in this website store and at shows.

Sun.July 15th Alan K. Stout will feature my music and an interview on “Music On The Menu” at 8pm on 102.3 FM The Mountain.

Mon.July 16th We’ll be on WBRE-TV’s “PA Live” at 4pm for an in studio performance of two tunes from “Old Lion”.

Wed.July 18th The George Wesley Band will be featured on the Weekender/Mountaingrown Origanal Music Series at 10pm. LIVE ON THE MOUNTAIN 102.3 FM (to our friends around the world,you can listen on www102.3 FM.themountain.com. tune in ! ) We’ll be at The Woodlands, Rt. 315, Plains,PA… OUTSIDE….ON THE PATIO !!! IT’S FREE !!! DON’T MISS IT !!!

Fri.July 20th Annette and I will be at “Bogey’s” at Shadow Brook Resort, Tunkhannock, PA with my “Small Axe Orchestra” at 7pm.

Sat.July 21st The George Wesley Band will be at The Sand Bar @ Split Rock Resort, Lake Harmony, PA from 4-8pm. ALL AGES SHOW.

Thurs.July 26th I’ll be “goin’ home” to Gin’s Tavern, Factoryville,PA for a special night of eclectic music from 7-10pm.

Sat.July 28th at 6:30pm The George Wesley Band will be playing at “Celebrate Our River Day” Festival, Tunkhannock, PA. FREE ALL AGE SHOW.

Sat Aug.4th it is our great honor and privilege for The George Wesley Band to participate in “Oliver Samuels Jamaican 50th Anniversary of Independence Festival @ Roberto Clemente State Park, 301 W. Tremont Ave., Bronx, NY 10453. For more info:

http://www.jamaica50anniversary.com/Venue_Jamaica_Independence_Celebration.html

https://www.facebook.com/jamaica.anniversary

Sun,Aug.5th The George Wesley Band will be at The Moon Dancer Winery’s Reggae Festival,Wrightsville,PA making a strong vibration ! More info at www.moondancerwinery.com.

Thank you all for your continued support and inspiration.
Love each other and take care of Mother Earth,
Blessings,
George Wesley