Community Contra Dance – Saturday July 13th
Author: Vickie & Peter
Vickie grew up in Iowa. Lived in Silicon Valley & NYC. Peter has lived all over (NJ, NY, CH, IN, CA, MA, etc.) We chose to live and raise our family in Gloucester. Owners of gimmesound.com & Van Ness Group. Producers of gimmeLIVE concerts.
Mr. Nick & the Dirty Tricks Coming to Gloucester Blues Fest
Due to a scheduling conflict, the Blues Festival has replaced Biscuit Miller with Mr. Nick and the Dirty Tricks. These guys know how to rock. Check them out here:
Now don’t let the hot summer weather and amazing amount of local entertainment (see schedule here) distract you too long. You can only get $28 tickets to the Blues Fest until Aug 4. After that they’re $40. So get them NOW.
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No, you can’t see every live show on Cape Ann this weekend
We’re here to help you choose. And we just added a couple more shows. You can always get the latest live music listings here.
Aren’t you glad you live in such a culturally rich area that you have to make choices?
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Critics say Gloucester Stage’s “Spring Awakening” is Better than Broadway
The thing about risk is that when it pays off, you end up with something far better than what you would have gotten had you gone the safe route and avoided the risk altogether. But risk is scary and losing really sucks, so most people avoid it.
Last week, in this post, I congratulated Eric Engel and the Gloucester Stage Board for taking the risk to open their season with the controversial Broadway musical, Spring Awakening (the original play was banned), by saying that Eric had brought Broadway to Gloucester.
Well, as it turns out, Eric’s direction and the cast’s performances are so good that reviewers are proclaiming Gloucester Stage’s production BETTER THAN BROADWAY! Check these out:
Now you can reap the reward of Eric’s risk without having to take any risk yourself! That’s the good news. The bad news is that you only have another week to see this groundbreaking show. So don’t delay. Get tickets NOW, before anybody else reads these reviews and the rest of the shows sell out out and all you can do is kick yourself.
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Quick answers to questions we’ve been getting about tonight’s parade, fireworks, concert & laser light show
Over the past couple of days, Vickie and I have answered a number of questions from people calling about tonight’s festivities. I figure that for everyone who calls there are several others who have the same question but don’t call, so here are some answers:
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO GO TO THE CONCERT?
NOTHING. It’s Free.
CAN WE PARK AT THE HIGH SCHOOL?
NO. At least not according to this article in the Gloucester Daily Times. “Because construction crews have blocked off part of the school’s parking lot due to Newell Stadium construction …”
WHAT TIME IS THE CONCERT, PARADE, FIREWORKS, LASER LIGHT SHOW — AND WHO’S PERFORMING?
5:00 Roots 66 Kicks off the Music
6:00 Horribles Parade
7:00 Cape Ann Big Band & Runaround
9:30 Fireworks
10:00 Laser Light Show
Then dance and party under the stars and lasers ’till 11pm. Horribles Parade Winners will be announced from the Concert Stage at some time after the fireworks. All times (except fireworks) are approximate and may change based on the parade. (See more details here.)
WHAT IS THE PARADE ROUTE?
Here’s an excerpt from today’s Glocuester Daily Times:
“beginning at Gloucester High School. Parade runs from GHS down Centennial Avenue, up Western Avenue to Tally’s Corner, then down Rogers Street before turning left on Manuel Lewis Street. Parade then runs up Main Street to Pleasant, up Pleasant to Prospect, and then turns left on Prospect, right onto Railroad Avenue, right onto Washington Street, and left on Centennial back to GHS.”
See the full Glocuester Daily Times article, here.
WILL THERE BE FOOD?
YES. Vendors will be on the Boulevard and Gloucester boasts some of the best restaurants north of Boston. See a list of Gloucester restaurants here.
WHERE IS THE BEST PLACE TO SEE THE FIREWORKS?
That depends on how close you like to be. For an intense fireworks-emersion experience, my favorite spot is the path that runs along the harbor at Stage Fort Park. If you’re on the Boulevard facing west, just walk toward Stage Fort Park (see map) on the sidewalk that is as close to the water as possible and stay close to the water. You’ll end up on a fairly dark path right under where the fireworks are shot off. It’s loud, brilliant and awesome!
Now, if you want a more communal experience, the best place is on the Boulevard near the concert stage (see map here). The view is perfect and you get to oohh and aahhh and cheer with lots of other fireworks fans. Plus you’ll be in a perfect spot to catch the laser light show that immediately follows the fireworks.
Let’s have some fun tonight!
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St. Peter’s Fiesta on Cape Ann TV TONIGHT Starting at 5
This just in from lisa Smith along with a little video she shot on Sunday featuring Sefatia!
Fiesta tonight on Cape Ann TV Channel 12 — with commentary by Phil Nicastro
5:00pm – Friday Greasy Pole
9:00pm – Saturday Greasy Pole & Seine Boat Races
TOMORROW (WED):
8:00pm – Procession and Blessing of the Fleet
8:30pm – Sunday Greasy Pole and Seine Boat Races
Check their website for more details.
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Great Music Happening at Shalin Liu – Get your Tickets before they are all gone!
HOT CLUB OF COWTOWN
At Shalin Liu Performance Center
July 26, 2013
Get Ticket
Since their first recording in 1998, Austin-based Hot Club of Cowtown has grown to be the most globe-trotting, hardest-swinging Western swing trio on the planet. But for guitarist Whit Smith, fiddler Elana James, and bassist Jake Erwin, it has always been about staying true to their roots.
“Unfussy and unpretentious, their blend of down-home melodies and exuberant improvisation harks back to a lost era…”
The Times (London)
“This Austin-based western swing/jazz trio….will bring even the
tamest audience to its feet.”
Chicago Tribune
Great music happening at Shalin Liu Performance Center but don’t wait till the last minute to get tickets because these shows SELL OUT!
| Friday, July 5, 2013 | ||||
| 8:00 pm JUDY COLLINS
Folk music icon Judy Collins blew Rockport audience members away last year
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| Saturday, July 6, 2013 | ||||
| 8:00 pm JUDY COLLINS
With Grammy Award-winning hits like “Both Sides Now” and “Send in the Clowns”
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| Sunday, July 7, 2013 | ||||
| 5:00 pm CALMUS VOCAL ENSEMBLE, LEIPZIG
“The group held the audience…nearly spellbound with its artistry.” – The Washington Post, 2013
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| Thursday, July 11, 2013 | ||||
| 8:00 pm GILLES VONSATTEL
Vonsattel champions the expansion of the conventional classical concert experience
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| Friday, July 12, 2013 | ||||
| 8:00 pm EVIYAN
An ensemble of composers/performers, genre-crossing EVIYAN–
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| Saturday, July 13, 2013 | ||||
| 8:00 pm RUSSELL SHERMAN
Known as an eloquent communicator, pianist Russell Sherman performs with poetic grace
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| Sunday, July 14, 2013 | ||||
| 5:00 pm CANADIAN BRASS
“These are the men who put brass music on the map…” The Washington Post
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| Tuesday, July 16, 2013 | ||||
| 7:00 pm METROPOLITAN OPERA LIVE
Richard Eyre’s hit production stars Elina Garanca as the seductive gypsy of the title
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| Sunday, July 21, 2013 | ||||
| 5:00 pm SUZANNE VEGA
Vega is a masterful storyteller known for her hit songs “Luka” and “Tom’s Diner.”
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| Tuesday, July 23, 2013 | ||||
| 7:00 pm METROPOLITAN OPERA LIVE
VERDI: IL TROVATORE, David McVicar’s stirring production of Verdi’s intense drama
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| Friday, July 26, 2013 | ||||
| 8:00 pm HOT CLUB OF COWTOWN
Hardest-swinging Western swing trio on the planet!
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| Sunday, July 28, 2013 | ||||
| 3:00 pm THE MANHATTAN TRANSFER
Ten-time Grammy® Award-winning vocal super group
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| 7:00 pm THE MANHATTAN TRANSFER
Ten-time Grammy Award® winning vocal super group,
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| Tuesday, July 30, 2013 | ||||
| 7:00 pm METROPOLITAN OPERA LIVE
ROSSINI: ARMIDA, the mythical story of a sorceress who enthralls men in her island prison
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| Thursday, August 1, 2013 | ||||
| 8:00 pm CHERISH THE LADIES
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the world-renowned Celtic ensemble Cherish the Ladies
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| Friday, August 2, 2013 | ||||
| 8:00 pm KAKI KING
known for her percussive, virtuosic take on string instruments
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| Tuesday, August 6, 2013 | ||||
| 7:00 pm METROPOLITAN OPERA LIVE
VERDI: LA TRAVIATA, Natalie Dessay stars as Verdi’s most beloved heroine
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| Friday, August 9, 2013 | ||||
| 8:00 pm ANN HAMPTON CALLAWAY
Ann Hampton Callaway returns for an encore show with characteristic passion and sponteneity
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| Saturday, August 10, 2013 | ||||
| 8:00 pm ANN HAMPTON CALLAWAY
Considered an icon of the American songbook and a Tony-nominated performer
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| Tuesday, August 13, 2013 | ||||
| 7:00 pm METROPOLITAN OPERA LIVE
PUCCINI: TURANDOT, Director Franco Zeffirelli’s breathtaking production of Puccini’s last opera
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| Wednesday, August 14, 2013 | ||||
| 8:00 pm ROBERTA GAMBARINI
“Gambarini is a true successor to Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, and Carmen McRae.” -The BG
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| Thursday, August 15, 2013 | ||||
| 8:00 pm THE FOUR FRESHMEN
Dominating the airwaves in the 1950s The Four Freshmen are America’s most enduring vocal group
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| Friday, August 16, 2013 | ||||
| 8:00 pm KURT ELLING
With a perfected four octave range, astonishing technical mastery, and a knack for storytelling
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| Saturday, August 17, 2013 | ||||
| 8:00 pm REGINA CARTER
Preeminent jazz violinist Regina Carter returns to Rockport to perform her album Reverse Thread
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| Sunday, August 18, 2013 | ||||
| 5:00 pm BRANFORD MARSALIS
Renowned Grammy® Award-winning saxophonist Branford Marsalis and his Quartet’s longtime pianist
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| Tuesday, August 20, 2013 | ||||
| 7:00 pm METROPOLITAN OPERA LIVE
ROSSINI: IL BARBIERE DI SIVIGLIA, One of the most beloved operatic comedies of all time
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| Thursday, August 22, 2013 | ||||
| 8:00 pm PAULA COLE
“An extraordinary songwriter with a gorgeous voice” Rolling Stone
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| Friday, August 23, 2013 | ||||
| 8:00 pm PAULA COLE
Paula Cole returns to Rockport to showcase her latest album Raven, along with hits
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| Saturday, August 24, 2013 | ||||
| 8:00 pm ENSEMBLE GALILEI
a regular on NPR’s Performance Today and much loved by audiences around the country.
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| Sunday, August 25, 2013 | ||||
| 5:00 pm FAITH PRINCE
“a smorgasbord, a goulash, a bouillabaisse of Faith Prince: past, present, future”
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| Friday, August 30, 2013 | ||||
| 8:00 pm TOM RUSH
Tom Rush is known to audiences for his distinctive guitar style, wry humor and warm voice
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| Saturday, August 31, 2013 | ||||
| 8:00 pm TOM RUSH
Tom Rush is known to audiences for his distinctive guitar style, wry humor and warm voice
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Roots 66 to open Free Boulevard Concert July 3 ~ Dance & Party from 5-11PM
Ev Harlow and his band Roots 66 have agreed to open the free concert on the Boulevard beginning at 5pm on Wednesday 7/3. Their bluesy blend of roots, classic rock and Americana fits perfectly with the spirit of the day and will help us all get ready to celebrate our independence with music, dancing, parade, fireworks & a spectacular laser light show.
Then after the parade, and for the 6th year in a row, Carlos Menezes, Jr. will bring us music from Cape Ann Big Band and The Runaround Sound to Ringo Tarr’s Boulevard stage for a city-wide dance party by the Cut Bridge at the corner of the Boulevard and Centennial Ave (see map here). This free concert, presented by The Gloucester Fund and gimmesound.com, is only possible because of lots of hard work and generosity on the part of Ringo, his stage/event team and the musicians — all of whom donate their time and talent. Come down on Wednesday and show them some love!
Here’s the updated schedule:
5:00 Roots 66 kicks off the music
6:00 Music breaks for Horribles Parade
7:00 Cape Ann Big Band & The Runaround Sound after the parade
9:30 Fireworks over Gloucester Harbor
10:00 Spectacular LASER LIGHT SHOW by RK Lighting Design
Then dance with Runaround under the stars & the lasers until 11 P.M!
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St. Peter’s Fiesta Climax is full of music
Fiesta Sunday is the big day (see the schedule here). This year one our local favorites, Cape Ann Big Band, kicks off the official Fiesta Sunday music from the St. Peter’s Park Stage at 3pm — and they have a terrific lineup of guest vocalists: Kate Barry, Mari Martin, Carolyn Seavey, and Steve Russo! You just don’t want to miss this. Here’s a taste of their talent from their first year of performing — and they get better every year!
Of course there’s music all day and into the night on Sunday all over Cape Ann — 16 live shows as of this posting. Always check the complete live music listings for latest updates.
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Live Blogging Friday 2013 St Peters Fiesta From Peter and Vickie Van Ness
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Is Rockport trying to steal you away from Fiesta?
Generally speaking, I’m not a conspiracy theorist. But now that we know the N.S.A. is reading our emails and listening to our phone calls, I’ve begun to look at things with a slightly more suspicious eye.
So when I go to the gimmesound live music listings for Cape Ann tomorrow and notice that the first 2 shows are both in Rockport — and both Free, it’s got me wondering, “Just what’s going on here?” They’ve got David Coffin at Shalin Liu at 1o am. And they’re not really pushing that show either. It’s buried on a page featuring a number of community concerts and events. To look at it you’d think Rockport Music was giving back to the community — being a good citizen.
But then I see the Rockport Farmer’s Market has local rock star Brad Byrd performing at 11:30. Now what’s that all about? What’s an award-winning indie rock star like Brad Byrd doing at a farmer’s market? You’re probably gonna say it’s because he’s from Rockport and he likes to give back to the community. But wait. Don’t you see a pattern here? Do see what I’m seeing?
Under the guise of appearing like good citizens, the “good people” of Rockport are really up to no good. They’re trying to steal the crowds away from Fiesta. They want you in Rockport early and think they’re gonna keep you all day so you can see Bob Allison on the Grand Piano at the Emerson at 6pm — also free . Don’t be fooled. It’s Fiesta. You live in Gloucester. Know what I mean?
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World’s best chamber music, Broadway & homegrown musicals, top singer/songwriters, rock, jazz, soul TONIGHT
Where else on Earth can you get this much musical variety on one small island? Plus it’s Fiesta. If you can’t have fun on Cape Ann this weekend, it’s time to move to New York City and start cheering for the Yankees!
LIVE MUSIC Thursday, June 27, 2013
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6:00 pm HONKY TONK WOMEN OF GLOUCESTER
Get Tickets @ schoonerardelle.com
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| 7:00 pm CLAY VENTRE
Singer Songwriter Shuffle w/ Peter Mercier
FREE SHOW
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7:00 pm  T MAX
Singer Songwriter Shuffle w/ Toni Ann Enes, Rick Gadbois, Kathy Comeau & Anthony Beaulieu
FREE SHOW
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| 8:00 pm GREASY POLE THE MUSICAL
8 Washington Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
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8:00 pm JON GOODHUE
with special guest
14 Rogers Street, Gloucester, MA
FREE SHOW
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| 8:00 pm BOSTON SYMPHONY CHAMBER PLAYERS
Consisting of the BSO’s principal players, BSChP is one of the world’s best chamber ensembles
37 Main Street, Rockport, MA 01966
Phone: 978-546-7391 |
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8:00 pm SPRING AWAKENING show tunes rock
267 East Main Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone: 978-281-4433 |
| 8:00 pm JACK LO PICCOLO
Youth Block Party ~ till 11:30pm
St. Peter Park, Gloucester, MA 01930
FREE SHOW
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| 8:30 pm BRIAN FINES
open mic
FREE SHOW
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| 8:30 pm DAVE SAG’S BLUES PARTY
w/ A-Train Orchestra
FREE SHOW
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| 9:00 pm EAST COAST SOUL
Cover $5 – proceeds benefiting the JJ Nicastro Foundation
FREE SHOW
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9:00 pm GROOVE THERAPY
FREE SHOW
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9:00 pm DJ VITO
“SHAKE IT THURSDAYS” 3rd Annual Fiesta Launch Party
FREE SHOW
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| 9:30 pm FIVE POINT BRASS GANG
FREE SHOW
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David Gauvin of Addison Gilbert and Tim Casey of Beverly Hospital Win Boston’s seafood thowdown
-pvn, sent from my phone
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Lookie here, Cape Ann TV has a new Boss Man
This just in from Lisa Smith at Cape Ann TV:
Cape Ann TV
Cape Ann TV announces the selection of new Executive Director, Erich Archer.
“Over the past nine months, the Personnel Committee of the CATV Board of Directors invested considerable time and effort to find the best candidate for the Executive Director position,” stated Paul Jermain, Board President. “After interviewing a number of highly qualified candidates, we felt that Erich’s unique blend of commercial and public access TV experience would enable him to provide strong leadership as the Station focuses on delivering a progressively stronger selection of programs through both traditional broadcast channels and emerging Internet-based outlets. We look forward to working with Erich to build on the rich history of CATV.”
Cape Ann Television is a non-profit membership-based organization dedicated to producing community and institutional programming and to providing public access for the free exchange of information and ideas which reflect the talents, skills, interests, concerns and diversity of the Cape Ann community. The Station serves the City of Gloucester, and the Towns of Essex, Rockport and Manchester-by-the-Sea on Comcast Cable channels 12, 20, and 67. CATV also provides a limited selection of programming on www.capeanntv.org.
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It’s time for Joe Wilkins
OK, if you haven’t heard Joe Wilkins, it’s time. Don’t let his pleasant, unassuming personality fool you. This guy is a powerhouse talent, whose songs paint vivid pictures in your head, so you might not notice just how good he is on guitar. You can see him on Local Music Seen with Allen Estes tomorrow (WED) at 6:30pm on Cape Ann TV Channel 12. Then bop over to Giuseppe’s and catch him live with Chris Langathianos.
If you miss tomorrow, you can see him with Joe Cardoza on bass and Leo Ciamitaro on drums at Dog Bar for a Fiesta Friday party. And if you’re in the mood for something more quiet, catch solo him at The Landing on Saturday. See full live music schedule here.
Listen to this from Local Music Seen:
Watch what happens at 1:16 in this video and you’ll get why he’s a pro. See more Joe Wilkins videos here.
Come Monday morning, there’s simply no excuse for not knowing who this rising star is. Before you know it Joe Wilkins will be on tour in Europe or Asia and you’ll have missed your chance to see him in an intimate venue serving good food in your own back yard FOR FREE!
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Broadway really has come to Gloucester — Spring Awakening is a Must See for Every Parent!
Even if the music wasn’t moving; even if the performances, directing & choreography weren’t Broadway quality; even if the play hadn’t won 8 Tony Awards, you should still see Spring Awakening at Gloucester Stage before the run is up July 14 — and the good news is that you will enjoy it immensely!
For some reason, it seems that by the time your kids are ten, you’ve forgotten what it’s like to be a teen. Spring Awakening reminds you in a visceral way — and seeing it will help you help your kids through adolescence. Believe me, every parent needs help with that! Check out some photos, by Gary Ng, of the production :
Bravo to Eric Engel and the Gloucester Stage Board for taking the risk to open their 2013 season with Spring Awakening. Good reviews are starting to pop up (here’s one), so you’d better get your tickets today if you want to be sure to get in. Click here – don’t delay!
Check out this video for a taste of what you can expect musically:
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Perfect day: weather, super moon & lots of music to celebrate Summer’s arrival
Sunday, June 23, 2013
| 11:00 am FLYNN COHEN & FRIENDS
FREE SHOW
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| 3:00 pm ERIN AND DOMENIC
FREE SHOW
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| 3:30 pm JOHN JEROME
Enjoy John + Friends on the deck until 6pm
FREE SHOW
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4:00 pm SPRING AWAKENING show tunes rock
267 East Main Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
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| 5:00 pm JAZZPORT
FREE SHOW
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| 5:00 pm TONI ANN ENES AND FRANK HAWKS
till 8pm
FREE SHOW
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| 5:00 pm LOOSE ENDS
Bridge Deck
FREE SHOW
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| 5:00 pm CONCERT ARTISTS GUILD
Recent winners of the Concert Artists Guild competition perform a Russo-American program
37 Main Street, Rockport, MA 01966
Phone: 978-546-7391 |
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5:30 pm MICHAEL O’LEARY
Celtic Session, to 8:30pm. Trad songs ‘n tunes w/ Steve Levy, Lin Swicker & David de la Barre.
FREE SHOW
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| 6:30 pm WHOSE MUDDY SHOES
FREE SHOW
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7:00 pm THE EVERLY SISTERS acoustic blues americana
FREE SHOW
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7:00 pm WILL HUNT
Open Mic with Janice
FREE SHOW
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7:30 pm TONY HILLIARD
with Janet Young ~ Music & Meditation in the Meetinghouse – Free Will Offering
10 Church Street, Gloucester, MA
FREE SHOW
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7:30 pm THE WILKINS NOISE
Rhummy Sunday – Special guest Ryan Goodhue on Accordion
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9:00 pm CHARLIE IMES acoustic easy listening folk-rock
FREE SHOW
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| 9:00 pm JACK LEE AND DIVERSITY
Reggae Night – $5 cover
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FREE Boulevard Concert JULY 3 featuring Cape Ann Big Band, Runaround Sound
Once again, the Gloucester Fund and gimmesound.com present a FREE CONCERT ON GLOUCESTER HARBOR featuring Cape Ann Big Band and Gloucester’s #1 Party band Runaround Sound, plus we have some surprise featured vocalists TBA.
Ringo Tarr, Gloucester’s hardest working behind-the-scenes organizer, has done it again. He’s bringing his stage to the Boulevard for a rousing celebration of our independence through music, parade, fireworks and one of the most powerful laser light shows in New England– Best of all, it’s all FREE thanks to Ringo’s hard work and the musicians’ generous spirit.
Here’s the schedule:
5:00 Music Begins (band TBA)
6:00 Music breaks for Horribles Parade
7:00 Cape Ann Big Band & Runaround after parade
9:30 Fireworks over Gloucester Harbor
10:00 Spectacular LASER LIGHT SHOW by RK Lighting Design
Then dance with Runaround under the stars & the lasers.
There’s nothing like dancing on the Boulevard to the Runaround Sound with RK’s lasers overhead. DON’T MISS IT! Here’s a video of Runaround at Capt. Carlos.
You can get into the party spirit with Runaround tonight at 9 at Minglewood Tavern. See Cape Ann’s complete weekend live music schedule here.
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Music for Thursday
Thursday, June 20, 2013
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6:00 pm FULL CIRCLE
North of Boston CVB ~ Sail into Summer – All Welcome $25
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7:00 pm DJ SCOTTIE MAC
till 10pm
FREE SHOW
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| 7:00 pm BRYAN LAURIER
Singer Songwriter Shuffle w/ Dave Simmons
FREE SHOW
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| 7:00 pm NED NUGENT
Singer Songwriter Shuffle w/ Ken Gordon, Clay Ventre, Sarah Hoonah Smith, & Amory Sivertson
FREE SHOW
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| 7:00 pm PHARAOH’S DAUGHTER BAND
fascinating blend of music from the US through Arab lands to India, China, and beyond
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| 8:00 pm CALDER QUARTET
Hailed by The New York Times as “outstanding…superb,” the Calder Quartet defies boundaries
37 Main Street, Rockport, MA 01966
Phone: 978-546-7391 |
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8:00 pm SPRING AWAKENING show tunes rock
267 East Main Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone: 978-281-4433 |
| 8:30 pm BRIAN FINES
open mic
FREE SHOW
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| 8:30 pm DAVE SAG’S BLUES PARTY
w/ Dennis Brennan, Matt Stubbs & Dave Mattacks
FREE SHOW
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8:30 pm DENNIS BRENNAN
With Dave Saginario, Dave Mattacks & Matt Stubbs
FREE SHOW
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9:00 pm BRAD BYRD
with special guest Lynne Taylor
FREE SHOW
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| 9:00 pm DJ VITO
“SHAKE IT THURSDAYS”
FREE SHOW
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| 9:30 pm BARRENCE WHITFIELD
FREE SHOW
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Music at Eden’s Edge, the North Shore’s resident chamber music ensemble concert June 22nd
Music at Eden’s Edge (MEE), the North Shore’s resident chamber music ensemble, will present its June concert, A World at Our Fingertips, on Saturday June 22 at 8 pm the First Universalist Church of Essex as part of its 2013 Concert Series – MEE’s 32nd season of beautiful music. The program features the world premiere of Martin Boykan’s Viola Sonata, MEE’s New Music at the Edge for 2013, written for MEE’s violist Mark Berger, who will premiere this exciting piece with pianist Naoko Sugiyama. This performance is framed on one side by music of Mozart and Debussy, each work highlighting MEE performers, and on the other side by the passionate and exuberant Brahms G Minor Piano Quartet.
The program:
Martin Boykan Sonata for Viola and Piano (2012) (written for Mark Berger, World Premiere) – New Music at the Edge 2013
Claude Debussy Sonata for Cello and Piano
Johannes Brahms Piano Quartet in G Minor, Op. 25
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Duo in G Major, K. 423, for Violin and Viola
The artists:
Mark Berger, Viola; Maria Benotti, Violin; Lynn Nowels, Cello; Naoko Sugiyama, Piano
Saturday, June 22, 8:00 pm
First Universalist Church of Essex, 57 Main Street , Essex
General Admission $20, Seniors $18, Students $15, Family $55
Call (978) 270-4463 or order tickets online at www.edensedge.org
About Martin Boykan and MEE’s New Music at the Edge
Since 1992, MEE has frequently commissioned and premiered new works as part of its mission, making official its commitment to support and encourage the performance and creation of new music. MEE’s New Music at the Edge for 2013 will be presented in June, with the world premiere of Martin Boykan’s Sonata for Viola and Piano, written for Mark Berger, MEE violist and composer, who will perform this work.
Widely regarded as one of America ’s important classical composers, Martin Boykan is well known for his chamber music as well as compositions for larger ensembles, song cycles for voice and piano, and choral music, and has written for a wide variety of instrumental combinations. He studied composition with Aaron Copland, Paul Hindemith, Walter Piston, and piano with Eduard Steuermann. A Professor Emeritus of Music at Brandeis University , he was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Letters, New York City , in 2011.
About Music at Eden’s Edge
Founded in 1982, MEE (www.edensedge.org) has come to represent the highest standards of musical performance artistry as well as a strong dedication to community outreach. Its annual Concert Series, which runs from June through September, features extraordinary musical artists performing in some of the area’s most beautiful and distinctive settings. MEE is known for creative programming that ranges from the Baroque period to innovative 21st century compositions, and for concerts that combine rarely performed works with more familiar and traditional pieces in the chamber music repertoire. For more information, contact MEE at (978) 270-4463 or visit www.edensedge.org.
Good Morning Gloucester 