In addition to the nights of live reggae, jazz, folk, rock and open mics that the Black Moon Lounge regularly serves up, the venue also hosts Name That Tune Music Trivia Challenge. Hosted by Tom Mahnken (pictured) of Trailer Park and Unit7 fame, the game has taken place at the venue only a handful of times thus far.
The game involves 10 players who take turns rolling dice and guessing the tune provided from the house iPod or sometimes from an individual's iPod for certain challenge rounds. Whoever reaches 21 points is the winner, and the games often last a round or two, depending on circumstances.
Mahnken says surprises are often in store. "Sometimes you'll get a 65-year-old guy," Mahnken said. "And he's the first one to call out 'Motorhead!'"
The stakes aren't necessarily high—prizes generally include things like shirts, pints glasses and CDs. But for those who'd just like to have a fun night out, according to Mahnken: "It's a friendly place to sit around and play a lighthearted game."
Get trivial at The Black Moon Lounge, 37 State St./Route 202 in Belchertown. Call (413) 323-0013 or visit www.myspace.com/blackmoonjazz.
