Author: Joey Ciaramitaro

From Birdland to Fishtown!

A Grammy-nominated musician, powerhouse vocalist, New York-based bandleader and winner of the 2021 American Traditions Vocal Competition Gold Medal, Nicole Zuraitis continues to establish herself as an undeniable force in the modern jazz landscape of both NYC and beyond. Nicole’s bold, versatile voice possesses a special combination of soothing warmth, familiar authenticity, and raw grit that is reinventing the world’s conception of what it means to be a jazz artist. She infuses elements of multiple genres and approaches into her artistry, refusing to limit herself to any one corner of the music business. With a “heart as big as her remarkable voice,” (Jazz Police) Nicole’s effervescent personality and boundless enthusiasm for sharing the joy of music keep her audiences thrilled

In 2019, Nicole was nominated for a Grammy alongside her husband, renowned drummer and bandleader Dan Pugach, for their arrangement and performance of Dolly Parton’s “Jolene.” In recognition of her talents, Nicole has won a litany of other awards, including the New York City Songwriting Competition Coffee Music Project (2016), the Herb Alpert ASCAP Young Composer Award (2014), and the Gold Medal, Ben Tucker Jazz Award, People’s Choice, and Johnny Mercer Award in the National American Traditions Vocal Competition. In 2015, Nicole was the second runner-up in the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. In 2020, Forbes Magazine featured Nicole’s pandemic pivot project, “Virtual Piano Lounge Plus One.”

Most recently Nicole has returned to the recording studio, her latest album is produced by legendary jazz performer Christian McBride and scheduled for release later this year. She’s back to the skies with a recent tour of Lithuania, performing with their national orchestra. And she is on the road from performing with the Savannah Philharmonic to NYC ‘s famous jazz mecca, Birdland. This is her only local performance- that’s right..from Birdland to Fishtown! Don’t miss this concert!

(and you don’t have to be a Mom-  lover of great music!)

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Let’s put the FUN in Fundraiser

JOIN US FOR THE BLUEIN BASH

JULY 13, 2022

Join us for the Bluefin Bash FUNdraiser, benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association

Wednesday, July 13th

6:00PM – 10:00PM

Under the tent at the Cape Ann’s Marina Resort

75 Essex Ave. Gloucester, MA 01930

Dinner | Dancing | Unique Live Auction Experiences

And did we mention FUN

$750 per ticket – $7,500 per table – Limited Tickets Available

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CAPE ANN MARCH FOR UKRAINE

March with us to support Ukraine this Saturday, April 23 from 3:00 to 4:30pm! Our family wanted to do more for Ukraine and find a way for members of our community to have their voices heard. We will meet at the First Baptist Church in Rockport, proceed through Dock Square, up Main Street, then to Five Corners, left onto Broadway, and return to the First Baptist Church (about a mile walk). We will have a table set up outside the Church for donations. We will give all donations to the World Central Kitchen (which was bombed in Kharkiv last Saturday). We hope to see you on Saturday in support of Ukraine! Feel free to bring your own flags and banners. Kids of all ages are welcome! For questions (or to let us know you will be there!) please contact Tom at tflaher7@aol.com.

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I’ll let you know how part 2 goes. And then the final application of Ipe Oil.

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