Inlet Concert Series
Rain location Fern Park Pavilion
July 4, 2013 - Jamie Notarthomas 7:30-10 pm
Musician Jamie Notarthomas is a veteran of the independent music scene, and has dazzled audiences for more than 20 years with his inspired performances and ability to blend folk music with nearly any other style. As a songwriter, he has honed his skill to create a potent and eloquent tool for expression. Critics compare the style to Bob Dylan, Woody Guthrie and Neil Young. His website: JamieNotarthomas.com
** Friday ** July 5, 2013 - Bill Staines 7-9 pm
“Any new song that can live comfortably beside the well-worn songs of folk tradition has a good chance of surviving the test of time. Such, we believe, are the songs of Bill Staines” — Charles “Sandy” Paton, Folk Legacy Records. His website: Bill Staines
July 13, 2013 - Johnson & Company 7-9 pm
The Johnson & Company band was formed in October of 2010. Terry and Pat had been playing in a previous band and they decided to start a new band with a different style of music. John had filled in one time with the old band and we asked him to try out. Within 2 minutes of the tryout we all knew we had something special, the “JOHNSON & COMPANY” band was born. The next day a club called and they had a band cancel on them the following weekend and asked if we could do the job, I said yes. So 10 days after our 1st time together we played a gig and haven’t stopped playing clubs all over Central New York. Their website: JohnsonandCompanyBand.com
July 20, 2013 - Dan Duggan & Peggy Lynn 7-9 pm
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Peggy Lynn, better known as “The First Lady of Adirondack Music”, is recognized nationwide for her soulful songwriting and extraordinary vocal versatility. Dan Duggan is known nationally for his wizardry on Hammered Dulcimer and Flat Picking Guitar, and is the recipient of the National Hammered Dulcimer Championship. Dan’s website: Meet Dan Duggan Peggy’s website: Meet Peggy Lynn
July 27, 2013 - Shrinking Violets 7-9 pm
Julia Murdock plays viola and her husband plays guitar. Together, they provide the vocals and write a lot of their own music. The couple has release two CDs since 1993. The Murdocks and their two sons, Benjamin, 5, and Charles, 2, recently moved to Penfield from Vermont, and they are starting to play regularly in coffee shops such as Zamar Café and Earthtones in Webster, as well as various Borders locations. Their website: ShrinkingViolets.org
August 3, 2013 - The Buskers 6-8 pm
The Buskers have been digging among the roots of pop music since they have met at an open mic in a basement dive in New Hampshire in 1993. With more of less old school instruments they tap the street music tradition for which they are named, then go much further, with serious musicianship, a sense of humor, and energy to burn. Their kitchen sink repertoire ignores boundaries between jazz, folk and rock. Their sound is defined only by deep respect for the craft songwriting and arranging and a shared love for the incentive possibilities of improvisation. Their website: TheBuskers.com
August 10, 2013 - Jonny Hirsch Band 6-8 pm
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Jonny Hirsch is one of New York City’s most intriguing solo artists. The singer/saxophonist is often compared to the likes of Steely Dan and Karl Denson. Fusing elements of rock, funk, jazz, and skat singing with a powerful voice and a dynamic saxophone, Jonny’s music has an original sound of its own, while staying true to its roots in new age blues and funk. This versatile composer and lyricist pays tribute to the great traditions of American rock and blues in his song writing, while the live show incorporates more improvisation. His website: JonnyHirsch.com
August 17, 2013 - Dan Berggren 6-8 pm
Dan Berggren has been collecting, writing and singing folk music of the Adirondacks for the past 30 years. Growing up in the mountains on the land farmed by his mother’s family, he’s worked in the woods on a forest ranger’s crew and a survey crew. Hearing stories and songs from local friends and neighbors, Dan has developed a style that captures the spirit of the mountains. His website: BerggrenFolk.com
August 24, 2013 - Karen Savoca & Pete Heitzman 6-8 pm
Years of leading their all-original, dance-driven group imbued this duo with the power to sound like a full band, whether it’s pulsing funk or haunting ballad. Electrifying, unique, and always uplifting, these improvisational performers possess “the fearlessness of a high wire act working without a net.” Karen’s website: KarenSavoca.com
August 31, 2013 - Cosby Gibson 6-8 pm
Cosby Gibson lives in upstate New York near the Adirondack Mounatins. She write and sings original acoustic and contemporary folk songs. Her monodies and traditional sound find inspiration from the forest, the countryside, and human relationships. Her website: CosbyGibson.com
These concerts are funded by the Town of Inlet.
Additional funding for the 2013 series being provided by:
The Wine Shop, Dennis & Eileen Michael, Eugene Melnyczuk, the Wittlins, the CAA
These concerts are also made possible in part with funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, a State agency.
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