3 Answers: Where will the Zip Line Kid be tonight? Where can you get Fiesta Coupons? & Why is Chelsea Berry in the news in LYNN?

Today’s Daily Item of Lynn story about Chris Isaak’s concert tomorrow at North Shore Music Theatre includes an interview with Chelsea Berry (see Lynn Item Story Here).  Now, for some reason she told the reporter how old she is (I thought women never did that — she never told me).  More importantly, read the story and find out how she’s taking her  music in a new direction, which you can experience for yourself tomorrow night when Chelsea and her new band open for Chris Isaak (whose birthday is today).  VIP is sold out, but seats are still left — and all seats at the Music Theatre are good seats.  Get tickets here.

OK, where do you think the Zip Line Kid will be tonight?  It’s wrist band night at Fiesta.  That means your kids (and you too if you can handle it) get unlimited rides for one price.   So our family will be at Fiesta — rain or shine.  And we will save $5 with a coupon.  You can get one too here.

Just in case you’d rather be inside tonight (see full live music lineup here), check out Fly Amero with guitar virtuoso Jake Pardee at Rhumb Line.  Here’s part of Jake’s appearance on Local Music Seen with Allen Estes, where he talks about guitar playing, lessons, listening, neighbors, Berklee and says, “Jimi Hendrix and John Coltrane to me are very similar.”  Then he proves my point about his virtuosity!

Two new 16×20 canvas prints just came in. Let me know if you are interested.

$125 each.  no watermark on the canvas.  Ready to hang with mounts on the back makes the need for costly framing a non-issue.  If you need a present here you go.

email me at goodmorninggloucester@yahoo.com if you want one or both.  image

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Aaron Neville says he’ll play songs from his new album (produced by Keith Richards) on Saturday

Aaron Neville – Don Was – Keith Richards

Check out this Aaron Neville interview with Aurelia Nelson on Northshore 104.9.  Aaron says he will perform many of his Grammy nominated hits in multiple genres, including standards, pop, soul, R&B, jazz and even some doo-wop from his new album (due out this fall) produced by Keith Richards (who also plays guitar on the album) and legendary producer Don Was, president of Blue Note Records, on which the album will be released.

Aaron also talks about his love of music, 50 years of writing and performing and how technology is changing the process of mixing and producing his new album.

When asked how he decides what songs to perform he says, “The voice is a connection between hearts … I just want to connect with the people there listening … ”  VIP tickets for Saturday’s concert are sold out, but good seats are still available.  Get tickets here.

Fiesta and Rockport Chamber Music Festival ought to be enough excitement for one week, but in addition to that, we’ve got 42 more artists in 18 venues, including a schooner!  See the full live music lineup here.

Alanna Magovern and Nicholas Regester from Colorado

This nice couple from Colorado, who love Gloucester and Good Morning Gloucester, were part of the crew who sailed the Schooner Westward here to be hauled out at the Marine Railways.  She is presently downrigged at the Heritage Center until this week when she will move over to the Railways.

E.J. Lefavour

5th Annual Runaround Fireworks Extravaganza CORRECTION

The Runaround Sound on Gloucester’s Boulevard ~ July 3, 2011

We just corrected the Chamber’s listing for July 3, which had incorrectly listed Henri Smith as a performer.  (He’s opening for Aaron Neville at North Shore Music Theatre this Saturday.)

This year is the Runaround’s 5th anniversary performing FOR FREE on the Boulevard July 3.  Every year it gets better.  This year, we’ll be treated to the Cape Ann Big Band as well.  Check out this video of them at Shalin Liu:

John Goodhue will open the show at 5pm.  Don’t miss this year’s extravaganza.  The Horribles Parade goes right by the Boulevard.  It’s the ONLY place to be on July 3!

Tonight, Nelson Bragg (of the Brian Wilson Band) is hosting a listening party for his 2nd CD, We Get What We Want at Rhumbline tonight at 7pm.  Another chance to see a real rock star for free in Gloucester.  See him on tambourine & percussion with KMBG at Celebrate Gloucester in the video below:

(A Very Special) Wednesday at the Rhumb Line with Fly Amero ~ Special Guest Jake Pardee

Prime Rib Specials!
Wednesdays Only!

Hello everyone!
Wednesday, June 27th
Special Guest:
JAKE PARDEE!

Words cannot possibly express how excited I am to have this
young talent as my invited musical guest. Jake Pardee turned
21 just last Wednesday (I tried to get him on his actual b-day,
but he said, “No chance, my friend. I have OTHER plans for
THAT night!” 🙂 Still, this Wednesday will mark Jake’s first
legal nightclub/bar performance! For that, I’m truly honored.
Plus… he’s planning on showcasing some brand new material
for the first time ever! A “very special” Wednesday at the
Rhumb Line INDEED! ~ Fly
Dinner with Fly Amero: 8 – 11pm
*Each week features a special, invited musical guest
Dave Trooper’s Kitchen…
Prime Rib Dinner –
$10.95
(while they last)
Prepared fresh weekly by “Troop”… always good!
Upcoming:Upcoming:
July 4: (CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAY)

July 11: J.B. Amero & David Brown

Looking forward…
…to seeing you there! 🙂 ~ Fly

Playing Hooky

Well I guess I wasn’t the only one playing hooky from mug up on Sunday morning. Look who I ran into at Todd Farm…

Sarah Kelly, The Roving Home at Todd Farm

Our very own Sarah Kelly!  (and her very cool Elton John shades)

Sarah Kelly, The Roving Home, Todd Farm

She had her beautiful Roving Home booth set up with her newest addition; Francie.  Francie was quietly sleeping in the shade and enjoying the fresh air.

Francie, The Roving Home, Sarah Kelly, Todd Farm

I have to say sorry to my fellow GMG peeps. I miss mug up a lot because I have this vintage addiction and feel lost without my Sunday Todd Farm adventures! It’s kinda like crack. 🙂

~Alicia

Brunonia Barry At The Writers Center 5 seats left

Five Seats Left

Just 5 seats left for the small circle presentation by Brunonia Barry, bestselling author of "the Lace Reader" and "the Map of True Places".  She will be discussing her start in self publishing and her transition to traditional publishing, and how she ended up on the NY Times bestseller list!  The event will be held at the Gloucester Writers Center, Tuesday June 26 at 7 PM. You must reserve a seat in advance by emailing Terry Weber at bartlett103@yahoo.com. A great event for new writers, those interested in the pros & cons of self publishing, and fans of Brunonia Barry!

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Nearly Every Day

Nearly Every Day

 

Nearly every day I wander about

with camera in hand (attached like some odd

prosthetic device) trying to capture

the seconds that constitute my life.

 

It’s as if by snapping the shutter I

assure myself that nothing will change;

the people and places I see and freeze

in time will always be here and I will always

 

be unseen, but still be part of the whole

of this marvelous place discovered so late.

And those who tend their shops or perfect their art;

who play with their kids and fix and serve our meals,

 

or prepare their boats for long hauls at sea;

and those who repair our roads, connect our phones,

keep the peace and douse our errant fires and

those who find joy on the water; all those who don’t see me

 

as I observe them from the docks and corners

and the doorways as I walk  the town

make their lives part of my own and allow

their moments to mingle and merge with mine.

 

I put my camera to my eye and for one

fraction of a second a silhouette and I are one,

sharing that brief instant, caught forever

in a world that will never change.

 

© Marty Luster 2012

Great Mug Up Kim!

It was such a great Mug Up this morning at Kim Smith’s.  Thanks so much.  It was really nice to have a break from hosting Mug Up at the gallery and to just be able to visit and enjoy.  There was a lovely spread of food, as usual, including Kim’s deviled eggs (as well as mine which I brought), two beautiful salads, blueberry bread, cheese and crackers, iced coffee, tea and lemonade, and MONKEY BREAD! that Paul Morrison brought.  Diet went straight out the window! and Rosie never got a crumb.

E.J. Lefavour