The Phyrst

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The famous fire hydrant of The Phyrst.
The famous fire hydrant of The Phyrst.

The Phyrst is an Irish establishment[1] at 111 1/2 E. Beaver Avenue in State College, PA. It was founded by physicists working for HRB Systems, now Raytheon.

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[edit] Acts

The Phyrst is known by at least one person among Penn State University alumni[2] and the State College area for its Irish theme and patron involvement. The bar has been in existence for over forty years. [3]

The bar holds an open mic night[4], has a band every other night of the week[5], and is home to the decades old Phyrst Phamily band. The Dixie Lion Jazz Band has also appeared regularly at The Phyrst.[6] Patty Scoboria got her start at The Phyrst[7].

[edit] Table Wars

A table marking at The Phyrst.
A table marking at The Phyrst.

All the tables at The Phyrst are stamped with a unique large brass number. This has led to a tradition known as the Table Wars[8].

[edit] The Hanging Mugs

A personal mug[9] can be kept on reserve above the main bar.

[edit] The Phyrst Phamily Band

A long withstanding band and staple of the Penn State music scene, the Phyrst Phamily band has been together since 1969[10]. Membership of the band changes over the years but the spirit still remains the same. The band is known for their Irish tunes as well as involvement of the crowd on many songs such as the 'The Unicorn Song.'

[edit] The Phyrst Family

Present Members

  • Connie Fisher
  • Jen "Dixon" (Hesketh)
  • Steve
  • Mo Stroemel
  • Bob Becker
  • "Uncle Jed" (Dan Walters) - a patron of the Phyrst for 25 years

Past Members

  • Ernie Oelbermann - founder
  • Amy Lewis[11] - bass
  • Kathy DiMuccio[12] - guitarist

Special Guests

[edit] Songs

[edit] Trivia

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  • Often at the beginning of a semester, the president of the Penn State University, Dr. Graham Spanier[15], will join The Phyrst Family Band playing washboard.
  • The Phyrst serves green beer[16] on St. Patrick's Day.
  • Florida State University had a bar called The Phyrst which appeared in the game, FSUopoly.
  • Contrary to popular belief, the exit sign was not broken by a group of Fraternity Brothers, and in fact was broken by Shu, but Rich covered for him.

[edit] External Links

[1]: The Phyrst - pubcrawler.com

[2]: Photos of The Nightcrawlers at the Phyrst

[3]: Phyrst on board for St. Patty's - www.collegian.psu.edu

[4]: aPhamly aPhair - www.collegian.psu.edu [5] The Phyrst - AOL City Guide

[edit] References

  1. ^ http://www.irishabroad.com/Culture/pubs/directory/List.asp?Ara=77
  2. ^ http://www.collegian.psu.edu/archive/2005/04/04-18-05tdc/04-18-05dnews-05.asp
  3. ^ http://cdbaby.com/cd/mostroemel2
  4. ^ http://www.thephyrst.com/
  5. ^ http://www.statecollege.com/bartour/
  6. ^ http://ripsaw.cac.psu.edu/dixie.html
  7. ^ http://www.northeasttimes.com/2000/1122/voice.html
  8. ^ http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2003/sioncampus/09/04/road_trip0909/index.html
  9. ^ http://search.cityguide.aol.com/altoonaarea/bars/the-phyrst/v-107810224
  10. ^ http://www.collegian.psu.edu/archive/2002/02/02-01-02tdc/02-01-02darts-10.asp
  11. ^ http://www.musicworks4kids.com/about/?PHPSESSID=113aeec46dfcb27247e954b831ffdcf1
  12. ^ http://www.musictogetherofsc.com/teachers.htm
  13. ^ http://president.psu.edu/bio/
  14. ^ http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/07/12/AR2006071201624.html
  15. ^ http://www.collegian.psu.edu/archive/2005/01/01-26-05tdc/01-26-05dops-column-01.asp
  16. ^ http://www.collegian.psu.edu/archive/2005/03/03-18-05tdc/03-18-05dnews-03.asp
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