An Owl Outing

~ The Owl works on Monday, but Saturday we got a chance to go out and play.

This past Saturday the Owl entities (T. and D.E.) swooped in above Keuka Lake.  We settle in for a couple hours at on a bluff overlooking the lake to spend some time sampling local craft beer and listening to tunes at the Steuben Brewing Company, a farm brewery.  It was snowy and mostly brown outside. Inside it was warm, welcoming and green all around.

On stage was a local duo ~ Aaron Lipp and Ben Haravitch.  Aaron Lipp is a multi-instrumentalist, singer and songwriter from Naples, NY.  We had heard his name mentioned numerous times, but this was the first chance we had to hear him play.  After years of touring and many musical adventures across the world, Aaron has landed in the Upstate New York region while continuing his pursuit of Old Time, Bluegrass, Rockabilly and Roots Americana Music. He plays regionally with several different musical projects.

Ben Haravitch is a Warsaw, NY singer, songwriter who plays Banjo and guitar with a number of roots-based bands.  Ben is a big fan of Americana music and the powerful role it has played in bringing together the lives of those who have come before us. On the banjo he strives for a sound that represents the musically fertile Finger Lakes region. When off stage, he can be found teaching banjo and recording music made by his many musical friends.

As the music and merriment continued inside, outside the sun, yes the sun, was shining and people were lining up at Coco’s Cafes food truck for their traditional offerings and some Irish favorites put together for the occasion. A good time was had by all!