Date Night Concert Series: Andy Roberts & Bob Meashey

Event Details:

• Duration: 2 Hours
  
• Food: Light Fare included
  
• Drink: BYOB Friendly

Pianist Andy Roberts has been active in the Central PA music scene for many years. Currently, Roberts maintains a busy schedule of performing, writing, and music directing. As a freelance jazz pianist, he has had the opportunity to perform with many great musicians from the tri-state area. Also known for his keyboard work, Andy is a seasoned rock and blues keyboardist as well.

In theater, Roberts has 30+ years of experience writing original musical revues. Since 2009, he has been music director/pianist for The American Music Theatre in Lancaster, PA where he arranges, plays piano, and conducts the vocalists and band in their original productions. www.amtshows.com / website: antigravmusic.net

Trumpeter Bob Meashey has been performing in Philadelphia and central Pennsylvania since he was seventeen. A graduate of Lebanon Valley College, Bob has been an active performer and teacher since his graduation, showcasing his unique approach to improvisation for numerous local ensembles.

Jazz artists that Bob has played with include Stanley Clarke, Eddie Daniels, Urbie Green, Walt Levinsky, Bob Mintzer, Joe Morello, Marvin Stamm, and Sir Roland Hanna. He continues to perform and record with several area jazz groups including renowned Philadelphia guitarist Steve Giordano, Peter Paulsen’s Quintet, 53 Stations, Andy Roberts’ Four Piece Quartet, and celebrated pianist and composer Ron Thomas.

Bob has taught master classes at the University of the Arts and Temple University. His show credits include the national touring companies, “Annie” and “Grand Hotel”, and performances in the 1997, 1999, and 2001 Mellon Jazz Festivals in Philadelphia. He recently appeared as a guest soloist at the Resorts Casino in Atlantic City. Bob is also a private tutor to students of the Upper Merion, Lower Merion, and Colonial School Districts. website bobmeashey.com