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Deanna Fay Would Like To Buy A Used Sail

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

HI Joey,

I’m in the market for a used boat sail, jib preferably.  This is to use for a shade canopy not boat so condition does not have to be great. If you know where I might find one or extend an ask on your blog, I’d appreciate it.

Deanna Fay

781-910-1345

Deanna.fay@comcast.net

Burnham House and Motif # 1 Questions from Claire Higgins

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Hi, Joey. Do you happen to know what year the Rockport Fishing Shack (aka Motif No. 1) was built? Also, do you know when the Burnham house

(aka Motif #2), on Route 133, was built? Also, I’ve seen it referred to as both the Mary Burnham House and the Mabel Burnham House. Do you know which is correct?

 Please let me know. Thank you very much.

 Sincerely,

 Clare Higgins

Tomorrow’s Seafood Throwdown Postponed

Posted on by Vickie & Peter

This just in from Seafood Throwdown organizer Sandy Farrell:

We are disappointed to have to postpone this week’s SeaFood ThrowDown at the Farmer’s Market. The National Weather Service is predicting a rough day tomorrow with rain, thunder, and strong wind gusts possibly in store for us. With all of the planning and effort around the tents, electricity, and audio- not to speak of the chefs, judges, set-up crew and audience, it seems prudent to not make a last minute decision.

We have a second event scheduled for Thursday, August 23rd; I am hopeful that this match will occur then but need to reconfirm with everyone involved. Our thanks to the many people who had graciously agreed to donate their time to making this event possible, Classic Cooks, Sugar Magnolia’s, Cape Ann Fresh Catch, The “Fillet King”, Beacon Street Farm, our Youth Judge Team, and not least of all, Peter Van Ness of gimme sound.com We hope to see you in August.

And, Niki Bogin, Market Manager wants to remind you that, regardless of the weather, the Market itself will be open from 3pm-6:30pm, and the parking is always free on Market days.

Larry Hoppen, one of the founding members of the band Orleans, passed away last night.

Posted on by Vickie & Peter

July shows are cancelled, but Lance Hoppen intends to finish the rest of this year’s tour in his brother’s honor with the first East Coast show at North Shore Music Theatre on August 31.   Our thoughts and prayers are with Fly and all of the band during this dark time.

Official press release from the desks of Lance Hoppen and George T. Gilbert, Esq

Larry Hoppen, one of the founding members of the band Orleans, passed away on July 24th, 2012. Born on Long Island, New York, Hoppen was 61 years old.

Larry Hoppen

Between 1969 and 1971, his Ithaca, NY- based band, Boffalongo, made two LPs for United Artists. The second included the original recording of “Dancin’ in the Moonlight”, later a hit by friends King Harvest. Soon after Boffalongo disbanded in late 1971, Larry got a call from (former US Congressman, D-NY, 19) John Hall, inviting him to come to Woodstock, NY to join with the late Wells Kelly and John to form Orleans which he did in early 1972. Larry’s younger brother, Lance, joined the band the following fall. Tens of millions know Larry’s uplifting tenor from the Orleans hits “Still the One”, “Dance With Me” and “Love Takes Time”.

Larry also performed and/or recorded with Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt, Livingston Taylor, Lulu, Graham Parker, Blues Traveler, Ricky Skaggs, Steve Wariner, Michael Franks, Levon Helm, the late great Michael Brecker, the late great Chet Atkins, the late great Artie Traum, John Sebastian, Bela Fleck, Felix Cavaliere, Edgar Winter, Robbie Dupree, Spencer Davis, Rick Derringer, Mark Farner, John Ford Coley, Jimi Jamison, John Cafferty and many more notable artists.

Larry released 2 solo albums: “HandMade” and “Looking for the Light”, the latter being a flagship fundraising vehicle for his 501(c)3 nonprofit Sunshine for HIV Kids.

Larry was still touring with Orleans, including brother Lance and youngest brother Lane, and was scheduled to appear on Fox TV’s nationwide “Fox & Friends’ All-American Concert Series” show this coming Friday, July 27th.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia Smith Hoppen and his daughters, Claire and Maeve, as well as his bothers, Lance and Lane and his sister, Lynda.

The Family asks that since Larry’s passion was feeding hungry people, his friends and fans can honor his memory by making a contribution to their local food bank in his name.

Patricia Smith Hoppen and her daughters ask the media to please respect their privacy at this difficult time.

The Gary Backstrom Band~Rhumb Line ~This Friday night 7-27-2012

Posted on by Joanne

If you were at the Harbor Loop Concert last Thursday you got to hear the Gary Backstom Band. The remind me of Santana, The Grateful Dead and Frank Zappa all rolled up in one. The music issurreal.   I am looking forward to seeing them again.
Joanne
 About Gary Backstrom
Hometown: Gloucester, MA
Genres: Rock / Soul / Jam Band
Members: Gary Backstrom, Dave Osoff, Brian O’Connell, Mike Doyle

The Gary Backstrom Band is a high energy, innovative original act featuring the infectious licks and songwriting of nationally recognized guitarist Gary Backstrom, the mesmerizing grooves of award winning keyboardist Dave Osoff and the dynamic and soulful rhythm section of bassist Brian O’Connell and drummer Mike Doyle.

The band’s music features clever, hook filled songwriting and arrangements with intense interaction among the musicians. Their unique sound is interwoven with exciting, unpredictable improvisation that can only be heard in the best live acts on the scene today.

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Check out more  music > http://www.garybackstrom.com/

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Come to Stage Fort for your free Dog Massage

Posted on by Alicia Pensarosa

Back by popular demand on Thursday, July 26th, David Feldman of Skillful Hands, a certified dog massage therapist will be giving free dog massages and talking to pet guardians from 3pm-4:30pm!!

gloucester dog park, dog massageNina, a newly adopted Pitbull/American Bull Dog enjoying David’s services!

The Friends of Gloucester Dog Park will be staffing an information table in front of the  Visitor’s Center at Stage Fort Park on the following Thursdays from 3pm-5:30 pm: July 26, August 2, 16, 30 and September 13 and 27.  There will be lots of activities and dog park merchandise for sale including t-shirts, bumper stickers and our red signature bandanas for the dogs.

You are also encouraged to walk around the dog park site and let your best friend ‘sniff’ it out for themselves. It’s a great opportunity to get an up close and personal glimpse into the entire process behind the makings of Cape Ann’s first dog park. Come see for yourself what the excitement is all about.

The dog park is being built entirely by private donations.  Please consider making a donation by mailing a check to The Gloucester Fund (in memo line write dog park),
45 Middle St., Gloucester, MA 01930.  Also visit www.gloucesterdogpark.org for information, updates and to join the mailing list.

See Gloucester Legend, Fly Amero, on TV Friday Morning

Posted on by Vickie & Peter

Tune in to Fox & Friends All-American Concert Series Live from Manhattan at about 7:30am this Friday (7/27) to see Fly’s band, Orleans, perform and be interviewed.  

The show starts at 6am.  Orleans will be interviewed at about 7:30am.  Then you’ll hear  portions of 4 to 5 tunes for lead-ins and lead-outs of the show.

At around 8:50, Orleans will perform and entire song for live broadcast.  The show ends at 9am, but immediately following there’s an on-line segment called After the Show Show, where Orleans will perform another 2 or 3 songs and be interviewed again.  Not sure if that will stream live or be posted later.  Here’s a link to it (Craig Morgan, featured guest on Friday 7/13, is at that link now).

If you’re not up that early, just tape it and watch at your leisure.  It’s always fun to see local talent on the National stage.  Way to go, Fly!

CONSCIOUS REGGAE BAND @ Masconomo Park Rescheduled to Tomorrow

Posted on by Vickie & Peter

This just in via text alert from the Gloucester Daily Times.  The free concert at Masconomo Park in Manchester has been rescheduled to tomorrow on account of rain.

See revised local live music schedule here.

THACHER ISLAND ART & PHOTO DAYS

Posted on by God's Morning

Artists are invited to create on Thacher Island!  This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy Thacher Island with its twin lighthouses and restored structures, visit the museum, and wander the trails, to draw, paint, and photograph as you wish.

The annual Art & Photo Days are happening soon!  Reserve your spot as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!

WHEN:
Wednesday August 1 (rain date Aug. 8)  and
Saturday August 4  (rain date Aug. 11)

Boats leave T-Wharf near the Sandy Bay Yacht Club
at 4 am, 8 am, 9 am, and 10 am each day.

The 4 am sunrise groups will be back on the mainland by 8 am.  The later trips will leave the island at 1 pm, 2 pm, and 3 pm respectively.

Bring your art supplies, lunch, and whatever you need (sunscreen, bug spray, etc) to be comfortable outdoors.  Transportation and beverages will be provided by the Thacher Island Town Committee and the Thacher Island Association.

A $25 donation is requested.  This is a fundraiser by the Thacher Island Association for the restoration and maintenance of Thacher Island and its facilities. 

To make reservations call 978-546-2250.

Personally, I missed this last year and don’t intend to miss it again this year.  Hope to see you on the boat or on Thacher Island.  EJ

E.J. Lefavour

www.khanstudiointernational.com