Music With The Masons

It’s an exciting week at the Masonic Temple in Sag Harbor with three music shows on the schedule.

On Saturday, March 19 at 8 p.m. Bingo Bango!, a fun, retro pop-inspired cover band from Sag Harbor, will bring classic tunes and harmonies to the Masonic Temple. From the Beatles, Mamas and Papas, Carl Perkins, B52’s and even the Monkees, along with many other modern groove tunes and rarely performed hits, their repertoire is fun, lively and widely entertaining.

Then on Sunday, March 20, from 3 to 5 p.m., the Sag Harbor Masonic Club will present Robert Secrist a virtuoso guitarist. Secrist studied under the tutelage of Spanish master Andres Segovia and Oscar Ghiglia and his professional debut was at the famed Carnegie Hall. This day is auspicious due to the fact it is the vernal equinox and the eve of J.S. Bach’s 337 birthday. In honor of the special day, Secrist will perform masterworks from his all Bach album “Bach to the Country” plus selections from the classical guitar literature, as well as gems from the Great American Songbook. Secrist will be available to meet and to purchase signed CDs. To sweeten the deal Erica’s Rugelach & Baking Company will offer free tastings of rugelach and Eastern European specialty cookies.

Finally, on Tuesday, March 22, The Jam Session will present live jazz with guest musicians. The Jam Session is offered every Tuesday evening and runs from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Wamponamon Masonic Temple above the Whaling Museum. Inspired by the late-night jam sessions and loft rehearsals in New York City, the organizers of The Jam Session believe that the evolution and survival of improvisational music take place in front of a live audience, being inclusive and accessible to all who want to engage.

The Masonic Music Series $20 admission supports gifts to local charities and is produced by the Freemason Brothers of the Sag Harbor Masonic Club and Wamponamon Lodge. The Masonic Temple is located at 200 Main Street, Sag Harbor above the Sag Harbor Whaling Museum with plenty of parking in the rear of the building. For more information and tickets visit masonicmusicseries.com.