Thursday, DEC 29, 2011 - LARRY MCKENNA (saxophone)
Larry McKenna is a master tenor saxophone player. He has resided in Philadelphia all his life, and so is best known in that city, although he has been on the road a number of times, in particular with the Woody Herman band, and musical insiders everywhere know his work. His CDs as a leader include My Shining Hour (EPE, 1996), It Might As Well Be Spring (Dreambox Media, 2001), and 4 Brothers 7 (Jazzed, 2007), the latter with Frank Tiberi and two other sax alumni from the Herman Band.

Thursday, JAN 5, 2012 - BOB FANELLI (saxophone)
Bob Fanelli has toured with a group call THE TEACHERS to major venues in the US Canada and the Caribbean Islands, working with many big name celebrities and appeared on many TV shows including The Tonight Show and the Mike Douglas Show. The early 90's found Bob concentrating on straight ahead Jazz, playing with his group and many others in the greater Philly area. In 1995 Bob released a CD," JAZZ SAXOPHONE CLASSICS" and in 2001, he released "MOOD SWINGS". "BOB FANELLI Plays and Sings Great Standards" has recently been released. Bob Fanelli brings an exciting blend of tradition and innovation to jazz.

Thursday, JAN 12, 2012 - KELLY MEASHEY (vocalist)
Kelly has sung extensively throughout Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey for the past 29 years. In Kelly's style one can hear her move easily from empowered soul, to sweet vulnerability, to technical acrobatics, to raw emotion, to straight-ahead swing. She holds a bachelors and masters degree in music therapy and has taught jazz/pop voice to performance majors at The University of the Arts, Temple University, and Community College of Philadelphia.

Thursday, JAN 19, 2012 - BOYS NIGHT OUT
In a rare appearance, Boys Night Out brings exciting and versatile jazz to Firecreek. Featuring a great mix of traditional and original music, this group features local music legends Rob Kerber (sax), Rob Cochran (bass), Pat Byrne (Guitar) and Sal Centola (drums).

Thursday, JAN 26, 2012 - SARA MICHAELS (vocalist)
Sara has performed in the Bucks County Play House, The State Theater of Pennsylvania and has sung with the Saint Cornelius Praise Band for over eleven years. Sara has fallen in love with Jazz and Blues – a perfect venue for her rich, sultry voice. Sara is a favorite at the Firecreek Restaurant and appears regularly on Thursday evenings.