God Square Mile

God Square Mile: the “Jangle-Funk” musical outfit which you can hear on Spotify, iTunes, CDBaby, YouTube and beyond, has a myriad of influences and tasty musical ingredients to take you on an inspired listening journey.

With George Scholes Robson 4 (aka: Pop Sentry) at the helm, God Square Mile supplied no less than 40 weeks of worship music a year, for over 15 years. Beyond those 600+ performances, a fertile ground of creativity and original compositions bore subtle fruits of spiritual insight and honest testimony.

“Cross Tomb Resurrection” (the album which started it all back in 2013) was recorded and engineered by Joe DeMaio at ShoreFire Studios.

The latest singles including: “Alleluia!”, “Give Us Clean Hands” “Utter Praise Mantra” and “We Are On the Way” were recorded and engineered by George (Randy-Randall) Martin c/o Studio 151 and released in 2023. PopSentry hopes to continue to produce and present even more new material with this musical collective before the end of the year!

Michael Paul Boniello (Mello)

Acoustic Guitar, Vocals: Michael first became obsessed with the atmosphere of rosewood fretboards and arabica roasting at the University of Delaware.   While acoustic tunes and java scents wafted through the air, Bill Haymes inspired him most to pick up a pick and a pickup of his own.   Joni Mitchell and Tom Prasada Rao reflect a portion of his folk-laden preferences.   He was a bedrock of stability with his Martin axe fingerpicking or strumming through "Cannonball Red",  "the FrontPorch Philharmonic", a guitar mentor for untold masses of aspiring younglings, then the founder of CrossTown Acoustic Cafe. Mello’s relationship in Christ over the past decade and a half   has brought a peacefulness and balance; in understanding what is important vs. what is trivial in life's journey. All this from accepting His invitation and living in away that reflects the love of the Master.

Favorite Slice of Scripture..."Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you."   - Ephesians 4:29-32

Deanna Marie Robson: Vocals & Acoustic Guitar

Whitney Elyse Kelly: Vocals & Acoustic Guitar

Elaina Marie Cooper: Saxophone, Keys, Guitars & Vocals

Meredith Grace Kuster: Vocals & Trumpet

Christopher George Kuster: Trumpet, Percussion & Vocals

Meredith, Christopher and… Brendan Patrick Gillespie: Trombone, Percussion, Drums, Guitars, Bagpipes & Vocals

Meredith, Christopher and… Andrew Joseph Heim: Trombone, Keys & Vocals

David Scholes Robson (D-Rob)

Bass, Drums, Percussion, Pennywhistles, Glockenspiel, Guitars, Keys, & Vocals: PopSentry often says,  "it's so hard to find and keep a decent rythym section,  I had to raise my own". And so it is….Thanks to 22:21 bassist: Andrew Rasmussen, in taking time to share some of his knowledge on all things Mingus, Jaco, and Macca. It wasn't long before D-Rob became the "go to" bassist for worship.   Although already an accomplished leader on stage, in the pulpit or on a variety of instruments; D-Rob thrives on being free to play "utility man".... setting up equipment, running sound, stage manager, switching instruments as the need arises and when absolutely needed:  singing solo or preaching from the Word

He is founder, producer and lead vocalist for Juvenile Adolescents, Fletcher Lake, and a member of Herd of Butterfly D-Rob plays all the right basslines for PopS in God Square Mile. Commenting on Ocean Grove as the geographic extension of God'SquareMile: "It's equal on all four sides:  1) Beauty  2) Friendship  3) Beaches  4) Jesus   And it's where I grew up."

Favorite Slice of Scripture..."In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven."        -Matthew 5:16

Alan Herman Brown (Bambino)

Electric Rhythm Guitar, Bass, Vocals: Alan "the Bambino" Brown,  shared peanut butter and jelly with PopSentry above Pathway Market in the early 70's.    "Chopped Meat Charlie" was cantankarous as always that day, grinding out the best burger-makers this side of the Mississippi.  While Harry Lewis stocked shelves, Tom Davis (Al's grand-dad) rang the register and "Coach" Herman (his father) managed the affairs of produce for the day....  the 2 aspiring musicians upstairs finished their milk, and then didn't meet up for another 8 years. 

After a few years' stint as demi-pro soft, soft, softball players who weathered "bad news bears' years" and finally saw a championship which reigned over a 6 mile vicinity of eastern Monmouth County for approximately a day and a half, they began writing some music together and formed "the Library" with Robert John Davis and Glenn Robert Swindell, which also provided Worship fare for the Monmouth County church circuit for about 3 years.    Bambino has performed solo at Crosstown Acoustic Cafe over the years and remained a staple on electric rhythm guitar, bass and vocals at St.Paul's the Ocean Grove Church.

Both Bambi and PopS consider Brad Delp, Daryl Hall, and PaulMcCartney as some of the greatest voices in popular music. "Downtown Alan Brown" considers Ocean Grove "an enduring sanctuary of spiritual and natural grace," but admits "it's hard to find a parking spot." He remains blessed "that the Lord is so very patient with  my many shortcomings, and grateful that by His grace we are all washed clean of our stains."

Favorite Slice of Scripture..."By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone" - Proverbs 25:15 

George Scholes Robson 5 (Tua-V)

Drums, Violin, Guitar, Percussion, Vocals:

Dubbed "Tua" by his younger sister,  George V,   has been performing since he was about 5. Though he and his brother prefer trading instruments and recording on any thing that makes musical sound,  when he settles on the "skins" in tandem with David on bass, a guaranteed groove is in the making.

A graduate of Pace University (home of James Lipton's Actors' Studio),  he records all instruments and vocals himself under the name GSRVMusic and his latest incarnation: Herd of Butterfly. . 

His original compositions take rural instrumentation like violin, mandolin, and guitar and marries them with theatre, punk rock, and R&B to produce something best described as Urban Folk.

 It is music for the living.  

 Check out more at....https://www.george.am

Robert John Davis: Guitars, Bass & Vocals

Benjamin Ryan Davis: Lead Guitar

Tasha Anne Asay (Cannonball Red)

Vocals: Moving from dairy farm heritage in Central Pennsylvania to the jettys of the Atlantic, this pier-less "Cannonball Red" sang songs that sirens can only dream of. Instead of luring sailors onto rocks,  her voice launches ships of salvation. Former Lead Singer of "Cannonball Red" and the "FrontPorch Philharmonic", Tasha has also been a Teacher, Director of Christian Education, Director of Choral Dramatics, wife of one and mother of two, she now gracefully graces the worship needs of North Shore CMA church, when she’s not “sitting in” with her old Square Mile cohorts.

Bethany Dawn Benfer (RedHouse of Song)

Vocals: PopSentry sat just 10 rows from where President Grant once granted oratory. Here he was struck by the honeyed melifluous tones of some angel in white, singing from the northeast balcony.     It turned out to be a costume, a play and a staged direction.   Still...a trace of heaven seemed to be drifting in the air, as it Dawned on him, that a once silent shy wisp of a lass was now emitting wonderful echoes of poetry and rhyme.    Turns out, General Grant left more of himself in Ocean Grove than just some Civil War reflections.     Through his Union lineage, the Lord granted God Square Mile a vocalist who sweetens each tent on Bethany block with a song of the Spirit.  Bethany specializes in child care, singing, and avoiding the wrong note. 

Kevin Christopher Foley (kevinfoley)

Lead Guitar, Banjo, Vocals: While LauraFoley was hitching rides in Tua's old chevy truck, and singing with the "Praise Band" at 80 Embury or up on the boardwalk;   her "baby brother" Kevin was teaching himself some six-string. He has starred as lead guitarist for some Brighton Bar gigs, and a variety of coffeehouse venues; sung at the old Crosstown Acoustic Cafe, and when available... shined in glowing humility when offering his gifts before the throne of grace on a Sunday morning in Ocean Grove. He looked authentic strumming his banjo next to Mike Huckabee in the Great Auditorium.

He liked Mumford & Sons before anybody.       ANYbody.

Throwing any partisan politics to the wind, Aaron Burr would be proud.

Holly Horn Lamis : Violin

Violin: Holly grew up in Indiana but "summered" in God's Square Mile (the town). Singing through Thornley Chapel, Youth Choir, in Choral Dramatic's shows directed by Dexter Davison, she (along with PopSentry)  took in the full Ocean Grove summer "treatment". Music shaped her life from there, with Violin her main vehicle. With her Masters from the Indiana University School of Music she "fiddled" in the New York City Opera National Company playing 6 shows a week for 3 Tours! She played "Off Broadway" for the show "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change" for 10 years, during which she was also a Violin Adjunct Faculty Teacher for Jersey City University. She was Concertmaster of the Spoleto Festival in Italy 3 years.   (No we're not kidding) Chautauqua and Aspen Music Festivals too!

She played over 100 concerts in Carnegie Hall, including acting as concertmaster with the New England Symphonic Ensemble.    Add to that, the Chautauqua and Aspen Music Festivals, and touring as concerto soloist with the New England Symphonic Ensemble in Australia, Canada, and the British Virgin Islands

In 2000, she established the Ocean Grove Violin Academy which has developed and harvested a well-spring of next-generation talent for God's Square Mile and the surrounding communities. (Tua, Chick & Chris were all blessed by her mentoring) She and her world-class architect husband raised 3 beautiful children in the meantime. One of which took over for Holly’s absence in every way (when she was playing other gigs)…

Amelia Rose Lamis : Violin