Staten Island’s Music Workshop Jams in St. George

St. George strummed last night with Staten Island’s Music Workshop, riffing NYC’s spring near the ferry. Guitarist Jay Patel taught riffs as 40 played, a $15 class for sound kids. It’s borough tunes—pure SI vibe, strings hot. A kid plucked a chord; a pro hit a solo. ‘Staten plays—this is it,’ Patel says, tuning pegs. The lot turned stage.

The shop’s fresh—April 3’s start, it tripled since RSVPs, packing seats by 6 p.m. Patel’s a Tottenville picker; last night’s crowd hit max—notes rang. A latecomer nabbed a pick; jams buzzed—NYC grit glowed. Songs hit the air—music ruled. #SIMusic trended; Bronx wants a chord.

Some griped—’Too loud,’ sniped a newbie, dodging strums. Space pinched—latecomers stood; groove held. A string snapped—swapped quick; play rolled. Queens wants a turn, but St. George owns it—tunes rule. The lot’s never jammed so bold.

Patel’s teasing a monthly run, maybe a pier if spring bites. ‘NYC’s sound—this lifts it,’ he says, packing gear. The shop’s a Staten win—grit meets groove. It’s a music rush; join the next. Bring a pick—riffs call.