Joe Conklin and the City Rhythm Orchestra Are A Must See Live
The vacation stories continue! If you can’t tell, I had a ton of fun during my week off from the WMGK studios last week, so I figured I would continue to share some of them!
While down the shore for the entirety of last week, I had the chance to get away from work and home for a while, and just relax for a bit. It was a great time, and I have no complaints, but even when I am away from home, I am never really too far.
And no, I don’t mean literally because we all know the Jersey Shore is just over an hour away from the city of Philadelphia!
I am talking more figuratively because while away, I had the chance to see my next-door neighbor back at home, Joe Conklin, perform with the City Rhythm Orchestra at the Ocean City Music Pier.
Joe Conklin and the City Rhythm Orchestra Outside Ocean City Music Pier.
Man, what a show! Joe does his comedy impersonations – probably the best ones in the world if I am being honest – and mixes them in perfectly with the City Rhythm Orchestra.
The show keeps you entertained throughout and I would definitely recommend catching the show if you get the chance at some point.
While there, I also got to hang out with Philadelphia Flyers legend, Bernie Parent, and former Phillies pitcher, Tommy Greene. Plus, Pete and Lisa Ciarrocchi from Chickie’s and Pete’s, the home of the world’s best crab fries.
Bernie Parent and Tommy Greene Outside Ocean City Music Pier to see Joe Conklin and the City Rhythm Orchestra.
With a crew like that, how could you not have a great night?
Also, I want to send a huge thank you to my dear friend Cindy Webster, who put the whole show together! She always does an amazing job and this night was no different! She is easily one of the best people at her job in the world.
Matt Cord, Pattyann, and Cindy Webster outside the Ocean City Music Pier.
As I said earlier, if you ever get the chance to see Joe with the City Rhythm Orchestra, do not hesitate!
Check out some of the videos below if you don’t believe me! The first video is of Conklin doing his Dallas parody song, and the second is of his daughter doing a fantastic queen cover!
More from Matt Cord…
My 25-Mile Bike Ride With Casey Boy Preparing For Ben To The Shore
Casey Boy, Pattyann, and Myself
Here’s a selfie Casey Boy took on our ride. It is of Casey, Pattyann, and myself. What a great crew.
Selfie on the Bridge
I took this during our ride. I’m not sure how I kept my balance! Just ahead of my leading the way are Casey and Pattyann.
Casey and Pattyann on the Bridge
Like I mentioned in the photo above, there they are leading the way. It’s a tight bridge like many down the shore. Luckily, we all managed to make it across.
Welcome to Town Bank
The first sign you see in Town Bank. Apparently, it is the birthplace of the South Jersey. I wonder what it was like in 1635?
Willow Creek Winery
Outside the beautiful Willow Creek Winery. What a cool sign. We definitely needed to check this place out on the ride.
The Whole Winery From the Outside
The land the winery was on was beautiful. Look at those flowers! The property was huge.
Inside the Winery
You know we had to make our way into the winery! Riding on the bricks was not as hard as you would think. It was even cooler on the inside.
The Crew in the Winery
You know I had to grab a group picture inside the winery! I am actually wearing a jersey from a previous Ben To The Shore ride! I wonder what this year’s will look like?
The Group
Just a group of people that love a good bike ride. I know we all can’t wait for Sunday’s ride. Hopefully, the weather is as nice as it was on this day!
The Map of Our Ride
The map of our 25-mile ride. We covered so much ground. It is nuts looking at it in map form!
