Friars Point is a Pennsylvania based Rockin' Blues Band exploring the blues genre from classic to contemporary artists as well as their root influences of Blues, Southern Rock, Classic Rock, Soul and R&B in their own Original Blues Music.  Friars Point was established in October of 2008,  by a highly talented group of musicians with a wealth of live performance experience, focused on the Summer Festival Scene throughout the United States as well as the local club scene.

Friars Point has consistently been nominated in several categories for  Lehigh Valley Music Awards (Best Blues Band, Best Original Band and Most Entertaining Band) over the past several years... Since 2009 this award winning blues band has represented Eastern Pennsylvania and the Lehigh Valley Blues Network at the 25th, 26th & 27th International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee.  Friar's Point played 4 nights at the New Daisy Theater on Beale Street in downtown Memphis, as semi-finalists in the competitions.

Friar’s Point released their debut CD “To The Point”  in September of 2009, which was selected by the Lehigh Valley Blues Network as the “Best Self-Produced” CD of 2009 and was entered in the 26th International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee in January of 2010.  The CD also finished in the semi-finals of the competition with very positive reviews.

In June of 2011 the band released their second CD, "Friar's Point LIVE From Sun Studios with Bev Conklin", commemorating their trip and performances at the 27th International Blues Challenge in Memphis.  All tracks on the CD were recorded live at historic Sun Studios in Memphis Tennessee... All tracks on the finished product were 1st takes out of 2 total...

Friar's Point Band has performed major gigs at Godfrey Daniels in Bethlehem, Pa. (2009, 2010, 2011), Musikfest in Bethlehem, Pa. (2009, 2010, 2011), The Unicity Festival in Salisbury, Md. (2009), Harvest Festival in Bethlehem, Pa. (2008, 2009, 2010), Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts in State College, Pa. (2009 & 2010), Penn's Peak Music Hall in Jim Thorpe, Pa. (2009, 2010, 2011) and Arts Quest's Blast Furnace Inaugural Blues Festival in Bethlehem, Pa. (2011).

The band takes its name from a town in Mississippi that is home to Hirsberg's Drugstore, where many classic blues artists would play to passers-by from its porch.  It is said that it was here, Muddy Waters heard Robert Johnson playing and was so intimidated by his talent, that he left town.  It is this lore which has inspired the band to adopt the name of this legendary town.  Friars Point is gaining momentum and their performances perpetuate a strong following of loyal fans.

Friars Point band members have live performance experience which is unparalleled… Their individual resumes include performing on the Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Delaware and Maryland circuits dating back to the mid 1970's.  Friars Point features their rock solid musicianship featuring Pat Powers (harmonica, guitar & vocals), Chris London (lead guitar & vocals), Dwight Spencer (Keyboards), Karl Frick (Bass Guitar & Vocals) and Brian Berlanda (drums, percussion & vocals).  Friar's Point Band also hosts special guest appearances by some of the Regions best blues vocalists... Check on their current schedule by joining the band's mailing list to see who will be joining them next...


Friars Point currently has available dates for booking with their calendar filling fast.  Visit our websites often at www.friarspointband.com  or www.myspace.com/friarspointband to see the latest schedule, master song list, news & links... (continuous updates).