May 4 – Garnet Rogers
with Chris Pahud and Seth Connelly
Tickets $16; at door $18, 65 or over: $10, under 18: $5.  Advance tickets can be gotten at http://www.rockportucc.org/May04-2013.htm, Toad Hall Bookstore, or Gloucester Music.

Garnet Rogers

In a darkened bedroom, lit only be the amber glow from an old floor model radio, two young brothers aged 6 and 12 lay in their beds, listening to the country music broadcasts from the Grand Ol’ Opry, and practiced their harmonies.  Two years later, the youngest one was playing the definitive 8-year-old’s version of “Desolation Row” on his ukulele.  He soon abandoned that instrument to teach himself the flute, violin and guitar.

Within ten years, and barely out of high school, Garnet Rogers was on the road as a full- time working musician with his older brother Stan.  Together they formed what has come to be accepted as one of the most influential acts in North American folk music.

Since then, Garnet Rogers has established himself as “One of the major talents of our time”.  Hailed by the Boston Globe as a “charismatic performer and singer”, Garnet is a man with a powerful physical presence – close to six and a half feet tall – with a voice to match.  With his “smooth, dark baritone” (Washington Post), his incredible range, and his thoughtful, dramatic phrasing, Garnet is widely considered by fans and critics alike to be one of the finest singers anywhere.  His music, like the man himself, is literate, passionate, highly sensitive, and deeply purposeful.  Cinematic in detail, his songs “give expression to the unspoken vocabulary of the heart” (Kitchener Waterloo Record).  An optimist at heart, Garnet sings extraordinary songs about people who are not obvious heroes and of the small victories of the everyday.  As memorable as his songs, his over-the-top humor and lightning-quick wit moves his audience from tears to laughter and back again.

“He mixes the powerful and the gentle and demonstrates his mastery of both…One of the major talents of our time.” – The Boston Globe

Chris Pahud and Seth Connelly

Chris Pahud grew up in Needham Massachusetts and currently resides in Quincy. Chris started playing guitar and singing in the local Boston area around a decade ago.  Chris’s latest CD “Red Sky in Morning” was released in the summer of 2009.  Produced and mastered by Seth Connelly (who will perform with Chris at Old Sloop Coffeehouse), it also includes Seth on bass, piano, mandolin and guitars, Garnet Rogers on guitars and vocals, Youngbloods co-founder Jerry Corbitt on guitars and fretless bass, former Del Fuego percussionist Joe Donnelly, Jr. on drums, Hatrack Gallager on harmonicas, and Steafan Hannigan on whistles, Uilleann pipes, bouzouki and bodhran.

“Chris Pahud sings with all his heart, and his heart is huge. His voice and songs come from such a beautiful place, I smile every time I hear him sing… and witness him doing what comes so natural to him… ” – Mary Gauthier – Lost Highway recording artist

Seth Connelly is highly appreciated and recognized by listeners and musicians alike as a talented singer/songwriter, guitarist, instrumentalist, producer, arranger, teacher and accompanist.  A talented singer and song writer, Seth’s songs move listeners.  He “…realizes that music is the one thing that reaches out to all of us… no matter what language we speak.”

Hi Paul,

Since I now have new digs and a new work space on Rocky Neck, I figured I’d let you see, and share if you want on GMG.  I now am living on Rocky Neck full time at 1 Wonson Street, 2nd floor, right behind Sailor Stan’s.  Deb Clarke and her boyfriend used to live in this same space.  I just adore it, as you can imagine.  If you are in the area, stop by.  I usually have my door open whenever I am home, and the front door to the house is always unlocked.  I’m on the 2nd floor.  I’m going to have a pre-season Cinco de Mayo Mug Up on May 5th, which just happens to be a Sunday.  I hope you can come.  I miss seeing you.  Love, EJ

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"Our Year of Torah" Celebration on Sunday, May 5th at 12 pm at the Temple Ahavat Achim (86 Middle St., Gloucester)!

All are welcome!

Schooner Adventure’s History Sharing Program – May 10, 2013 (10am) Come see images of old Gloucester and share your own memories during these free monthly presentations at the Rose Baker Senior Center. This month – Working Waterfront 1880’s-1930’s Part 1 See images and hear about the various businesses that once lined our waterfront. (Program supported by New England Biolabs Foundation and Applied Materials). For more information – call Schooner Adventure @978-281-8079.

The Cape Ann Shakespeare Troupe 2013 Scholarship has been awarded to Mia Formicella of Magnolia. Mia is the daughter of Laurie and James Formicella and currently s studies at Simon’s Rock in Great Barrington. She has performed extensively with The Rebel Shakespeare Company and with the Cape Ann Shakespeare Troupe. In the fall, she will attend Bard College where she will continue to study theatre performance and playwrighting.

Photograph by Father Matthew Green;

Ray Jenness, president of the Cape Ann Shakespeare Troupe presents the company’s  2013 scholarship to Mia Formicella

To celebrate 20 years at the the library’s present location, the Friends of the Rockport Library are hosting a party to be held at the Community Center on May 15^th at 6 p.m. Wine, cheese, and appetizers will be served. The admission fee will be $15. Proceeds will benefit library programs.

At 7 p.m. Kenneth Gloss of Brattle Book Shop in Boston, will donate his time to give a talk entitled, “Is there Value in Your Old and Rare Books?” Following the talk, he will give free verbal appraisals of all books and documents that attendees have brought with them.

As space is limited, to reserve your tickets you may send a check to the Friends of the Library Celebration at P.O. Box 31, Rockport, MA 01966. Tickets may also be purchased at Toad Hall Book Store.

Glosta Strong Supporting Boston Strong!
On May 7th, The Cape Ann Brewing Company (CABC) will be hosting Glosta Strong Supporting Boston Strong, a fundraising event for victims of the Boston Marathon Bombing. Featuring entertainment by local artist and rising star Chelsea Berry and friends, CABC will be donating 50% of the proceeds as well as holding several raffles and a silent auction with all money raised going to The One Fund. “When tragedy hits anywhere it’s important for people and businesses alike to do their part to make a difference. With this attack hitting so close to home, it’s even more important that Gloucester stands up and supports our Boston brothers and sisters. This event is our small way of doing what we can”, CABC owner Jeremy Goldberg said. The event will be held at The Pub at Cape Ann Brewing, located at 11 Rogers St Gloucester, MA. There will be a suggested donation at the door of $5.00.

TREE PLANTING IN ESSEX ON MAY 11 TO HONOR MIKE COSTELLO 

The Essex Division of the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce will recognize Mike Costello, former Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, for his 30 years of service to Essex and Cape Ann by planting a tree in his honor on Saturday, May 11. 
 
Costello is being saluted by the merchants and citizens of Essex in recognition of his constant dedication and hard work, along with countless volunteers under his direction, to help Essex reach its potential as a tourist destination.

Chamber Board member and event coordinator Sue Lufkin noted: “Mike always encouraged our pride in our community, over many years. We are pleased to plant this living symbol of his dedicated service to Essex.”

All are invited to attend the tree planting ceremony, which will take place at the town baseball field at Shepard Memorial Park, 24 Martin Street, Essex, at 9:30 am on May 11. For more information, please contact Sue Lufkin at essexmar2@verizon.net or call 978-729-2521.