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First ARDELLE Sunset Music Cruise of the Season

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The first sunset music cruise of the season by the pinky schooner ARDELLE was perfect. A warm evening on the breezy harbor (and a little beyond) with music by The Everly Sisters (Sheila Shrank and Elaine Persons) along with Ron Shrank on guitar and Barry O’Brien on mandolin made for a memorable cruise. Locals as well as visitors from Texas.  Ireland and elsewhere enjoyed the warm hospitality offered by the ARDELLE’s builder  and captain Harold Burnham and his crew.

All on board offered a lusty version of Happy Birthday to the schooner THOMAS E. LANNON, also built by Harold Burnham, as she passed close abeam on ARDELLE’s port side on the LANNON’s fifteenth birthday. The Lannon acknowledged the good wishes with a full throated canon salute.

Meet Chelsea Berry’s New Band

Posted on by Vickie & Peter
L-R: Mike Moschetto, Renee Dupuis, Chelsea Berry, Michael Thomas Doyle, Ann Marie, Pete Iannitto

Monday you got a sneak peek at Chelsea Berry’s new band rehearsing — and Yesterday you heard the acoustic vs electric versions of one of Chelsea’s new songs, so we figured today would be a good day to introduce the band, whose debut will be next Thursday 6/28 at North Shore Music Theatre opening for Chris Isaak.  Here are brief profiles of Chelsea’s band members (Chelsea, of course, needs no introduction):

Michael Thomas Doyle – Lead Guitar
Michael is currently a senior at Berklee College of Music, and multi-instrumentalist. He is known for his high-energy performances and ecclectic style of playing. He is currently working on a jazz/post-rock instrumental album called “Kind King” with fellow bandmate Mike Moschetto. He continues to perform with various acts such as The Gary Backstrom Band, The Runaround, and many others across the area while being being a full-time student at Berklee.

Mike Moschetto – Drums
Mike Moschetto is a graduate of Emerson College from North Andover, MA. Aside from being a drummer, Mike is the owner and engineer of the Office Recording in North Andover, MA. and has worked with many local acts in the New England area. Mike is also the bassist of the experimental-rock band Aviator, as performing a variety of different instruments for singer/songwriter Amory Sivertson. 

Pete Iannitto  – Bass
Recent graduate at Berklee College of Music, Pete is a studio teacher in the North Shore Area, as well as being a freelance musician in support of many local acts in the Cape Ann and Boston Area. Pete is currently working on a solo album expected to be out by the end of the year. (see newspaper story on Pete here)

Ann Marie Shimanoski – Backing Vocals
Ann Marie Shimanoski performs and writes with two Gloucester based bands: SAFETY and The Bandit Kings. She’s studied performance arts at both The University Of London at Goldsmiths and Salem State College. Recently, her passion has led her to mentor young teens at The Cape Ann Theater.

Renee Dupuis – Backing Vocals
Renee Dupuis is a A graduate of the Hartt School (voice performance) Renee Dupuis is a vocalist/pianist for the Bandit Kings, Renee & Joe, Bling Cherry, and the Gaudy Baubles. Recently she sang lead vocals in “A Merry Funny New England Christmas” featuring Comedy Central Comedian Juston McKinney (New Hampshire Music Hall) and completed her second series of west coast performances (Los Angeles) as a member of the Bandit Kings. Renee is honored to be a part of Chelsea Berry’s band! For more information visit www.reneedupuismusic.com.
It’s summer.  It’s hot.  And so is Cape Ann’s music scene (see full live music lineup here).  You have 30 performers to choose from on Cape Ann just tonight and tomorrow!  If you’ve never seen What Time Is It Mr. Fox?, here’s your chance — don’t pass it up.  They’re at the Dog Bar tonight.  Here’s a video of one of my favorite Brian King songs, Cold Rain (starts about 1 minute into the video and it gets louder too).

In case you didn’t know, Cold Rain was covered brilliantly by New Orleans Soul Queen, Irma Thomas (listen here).

UPDATE COOLING SHELTER TO REMAIN OPEN AT ROSE BAKER SENIOR CENTER

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

In response to the extended heat advisory and continued high temperatures expected today, Friday, June 22nd, the City of Gloucester will continue to provide a cooling shelter for Gloucester Residents. The cooling shelter is the Rose Baker Senior Center, located on the corner of Rogers and Manuel F. Lewis streets. The hours of operation are from 8 AM to 7 PM.

Please help us help others by informing those who may be in need of this opportunity, especially elderly residents or those with medical conditions.

For more information on how to be prepared for heat emergencies, please visit the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency’s website at:

http://www.mass.gov/eopss/agencies/mema

Update: You can’t drink out of anything better

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Here’s my plan to stay hydrated today.

Sista Felicia and The Mrs made these drinking receptacles from mason jars, a rubber grommet and a straw.  Load up the mason jar with ice, add water, repeat.  All Day Long Baby!

Round Two- just brewed up a pot of coffee.  filled up my jar with ice and #Boom! Iced Coffee

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Waiting for Lunch From Susan LaRosa

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Neighborhood cat waiting for lunch at the birdfeeder.
Susan LaRosa     

Rockport Police: WARM WEATHER ALERT FOR ELDER RESIDENTS

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

The Rockport Police Department and the Rockport Council On Aging are asking residents to check in on their elderly family members, friends, and neighbors throughout the warm summer months.

Residents should pay extra attention to homes that are exceptionally hot and to warning signs of dehydration, heat stroke and exhaustion, which includes lack of energy, nausea and high body temperature.

The Rockport Council On Aging will also be welcoming seniors to the town’s air-conditioned Senior Center in the Community House at 58 Broadway.

Any resident concerned about an elder may contact the police at 978-546-1212 or the Council on Aging at 978-546-2573.

Thursday night sunset sail on the Schooner Ardelle ~ music 6/21/12

Posted on by Joanne
Hi friends, artists, gardeners and Honky Tonk Women fans…..
If you enjoy sailing out on the water…..
A new music, sunset cruise is being offered by Harold Burnham of the Schooner Ardelle
beginning Thursday, June 21st from 5:30 to 8:30. The Everly Sisters (Sheila Schrank & Elaine Persons)along
with Mr. Ron Schrank on guitar and Mr. Barry O’Brien on mandolin will be joining us.
It promises to be a very, very hot night so the water will be a beautiful place especially
at sunset.   Beer and wine, snacks, are available. Bring your own flask !
If you are interested, join us at the dock at 5:45 pm behind the Maritime
Gloucester / Heritage Center (next dock over from the Gloucester harbormaster) off Harbor Loop.
to purchase a ticket (trunnel) and come sail with us.
I believe if you are a museum member there is a substantial discount, as well as students, seniors,
children, etc.   More information is available at:
www.travelzoo.com (special for the Schooner Ardelle)
You can even call Ron & I if you want to reserve a space last minute 281-3451(before 5pm).
Looking forward to a nice sail tomorrow.
Sheila & Ron Schrank
Capt. Harold Burnham will be onboard, now an internationally known shipbuilder from Essex.
He built the Schooners Thomas E. Lannon, and several others gracing the Gloucester waterfront.
Just sayin’……
More news from The Everly Sisters,
More news,
The Everly Sisters are also playing at the Old Sloop Coffeehouse this Saturday, June 23 at 7:30 pm.    Doors open at 7 
The Everly Brothers harmonies are our specialty, but we play many popular styles and only the # 1,
classic hits, so you will know just about every melody.  SHOW starts at 7:30 as we are opening for KBMG,
Dan King and his notorious boys are on next – and they are awesome.  THey all have played with many
 famous artists too numerous to mention.   Donations are taken at the door & reservations can be made
 via phone .    It’s a Coffeehouse, so save room for dessert for $1.00.    www.rockportucc.org
LOOK at this   !!!
We’ll be singing aboard this Schooner Ardelle this Thursday night (the 21st) for their new sunset cruise series!
Mr. Ron Schrank and Mr. Barry O’Brien will be joining us on guitar and mandolin.
 I’m very surprised at this new special price too.  We should let your friends know that with the warm weather
coming, Thursday night will be perfect for sailing.   See you Thursday at Maritime Gloucester dock.
Bye for now,   Sheila
Check out this deal from TravelZoo too!

What a deal.      http://www.travelzoo.com/local-deals/Boston/Other/18692?utm_source=localdeal_us&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=1259096_html_gloucester

KBMG is The Boston Globe North Shore Best Bet…

Posted on by Joanne

Globe North Best Bets

http://www.boston.com

Rockport: KBMG is a thought-provoking folk rock band whose members have performed with big names in rock, folk, and country music, including Paul McCartney, Simon and Garfunkel, George Harrison, Roseanne Cash, Billy Joel, Elton John, and Jethro Tull. Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Old Sloop Coffeehouse, First Congregational Church. $12, $10 advance, $7 seniors, $5 under 18, $24 family. 978-546-3551, www.oldsloopcoffeehouse.org

 

This is my all time favorite done by KBMG

Community Stuff June 21, 2012

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro
Jon Goodhue @ CAB, Gloucester gets love in San Diego!

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Hey Joey, so I’ll be performing with my band at the Cape Ann Brewery along with The Runaround on Saturday June 30th, Fiesta weekend. Also, Gloucester got some love in an article in the San Diego Weekly Reader about my work. Check it out.  http://www.sandiegoreader.com/weblogs/jam-session/2012/jun/19/pod-bassist-traa-produces-plays-on-jon-goodhue-ep-/

www.jongoodhue.com

LYME DISEASE

A lot of people are sick of the warnings about Lyme disease, but I want to share an experience that I hope will make you all take them seriously.  Sunday night we admitted a patient to cardiac intensive care who was on life support because of a tick bite he received on Memorial Day weekend. He didn’t recognize the bulls-eye rash that appeared last week. The disease attacked the electric conduction system in his heart and he may well need a permanent pacemaker for the rest of his life, if he survives.  We called a med-evac team to take him to a Boston hospital where he is now in serious but stable condition.  The saddest part is that Monday was his 16th birthday.  His Mom sat outside his room crying while we did compressions, cardioverted him 3 times, administered multiple drugs and inserted the pacemaker.  PLEASE dress appropriately when going outside anywhere, not just in the woods, and examine yourself, your kids and pets carefully to look for ticks.  If you see the red, circular rash, call a doctor immediately.  If this boy had gotten antibiotic therapy a week ago he could have celebrated his birthday at home with his family and friends instead of fighting for his life in ICU. 

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Press Release Heat Advisory-Rose Baker Senior Center Cooling Shelter Opened

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

With the extremely hot weather forecast for the Commonwealth and the heat advisory issued for all counties including Essex, the Mayors Office in conjunction with the Emergency Management Director are opening a cooling shelter at the Rose Baker Senior Center. Please see attached.
We appreciate your assistance in getting the word out those most at risk during extremely hot weather including the elderly, the very young and people with respiratory ailments.
For further questions please contact the Gloucester Public Health Director, Noreen Burke, or Manager of Environmental Health Services, Max Schenk.
Thank You, 
Noreen M. Burke, MPP
Public Health Director
City of Gloucester Health Department
978-282-8016 (phone)
978-281-9729 (fax)
nburke@gloucester-ma.gov
www.gloucester-ma.gov

Local Music Seen ~ first ever show on location!

Posted on by Vickie & Peter

On Mardi Gras, Local Music Seen with Allen Estes went to Minglewood to shoot the sold out Mardi Gras on Rogers Street benefit for Y Teens Rebuild New Orleans.  It took some time to edit all the footage and create a good show, but with the help of Cape Ann TV’s master director and editor, Lisa Smith, we finally got it done and the show airs TONIGHT at 6:30pm on Cable Channel 12.

In this video, you’ll see the complete (un-cut) version of Henri’s studio interview with Allen and a very unusual performance of Henri singing Route 66 accompanied by Allen on Guitar and harmonica.  If you want to see the Mardi Gras footage, you’ll have to watch the show (we’ll put this show in the archives soon for those of you who don’t live on Cape Ann or don’t have cable.  You’ll be able to find it here.)

After a nice hot day, you’ll want to cool off tonight at any of the six air-conditioned venues with great live music.  See the cool live music lineup here.

SOLD OUT IN LESS THAN 12 HOURS GMG Cigar and Rum cruise Featuring Ryan and Wood Folly Cove Rum and Old Cuban Cigar Company Cigars Aboard The Most Beautiful Ship In Gloucester Harbor- The Thomas E. Lannon #BOOM!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

I begged you all to buy your tickets.  Hopefully we have the coolest of the cool going. 

Only 10 Now! This thing is selling out by the end of the day! tix left for THE GMG cigar rum cruise

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Don’t be the dope that misses out. Gonna be crazy fun. Call the Lannon ticket office now.
Only fun people please. Thanks!

Who’s in for a group mooning shot?