This looks like a lot of fun, for anyone wanting something really fun to do friday 10/23/09 you should check this out. What a great way to see some of the great places in South Jersey!

(SALEM, NJ)—New Jersey Network has posted a new podcast featuring organist Joanne Owen discussing the Salem County Cultural & Heritage Commission’s upcoming concert, “Tunes from the Crypt,” Friday evening, October 23, 2009, 6 PM. The concert takes place in historic St. John’s Episcopal Church, 76 Market St., Salem, NJ, and is a free event.

“Having New Jersey Network feature Tunes from the Crypt is very exciting,” said Deputy Freeholder Director Beth Timberman. “It is wonderful to have Salem County’s cultural events recognized and publicized this way.”

NJN producer Eric Schultz visited Salem at the beginning of October to interview Owen at the console of the organ at St. John’s. The resulting program offers a taste of the “spooky music” that will be performed that evening, including Bach’s famous “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” and Gounod’s “Funeral March for a Marionette.” The podcast is available for listening and downloading here.

“When I came down for the interview I was really struck by the evocative beauty of the church and the surrounding graveyard,” said Schultz. “Hearing the organ live reverberating around me in that gothic setting was so powerful – a totally different experience from listening to a recording.”

“Tunes from the Crypt” is the perfect prelude for Salem City’s Annual Walking Ghost Tour, which begins nearby at 7 pm. There is no admission charge for the concert. For information, visit the Events Calendar or call (856)-935-7510 ext. 8532.

For a uniquely spooky start for your Halloween celebration, this is a program not to be missed.