“Authentic.” “Timeless.” “Harmonious.” “Exhilarating.” Any or all of these adjectives could describe the folk-rock sound created by Sarah Lee Guthrie and Johnny Irion (eye-ree-un). The musical richness and psychological depth of their initial collaboration, the fittingly titled Exploration, is irrefutable proof that the disarming granddaughter of Woody/daughter of Arlo and the prodigious South Carolinian quite naturally bring out the best in each other.
"Few folksingers, even those from the original folk revival, have been able to combine social
consciousness with musicality as well as Eliza Gilkyson. She merges strong songwriting talent with
commanding vocals to create music that has immediate appeal as well as lasting intellectual impact."
After 17 years and six albums, including the W.C. Handy award-winning Moving to the Country, Paul Rishell and Annie Raines have become the blues’ most dynamic duo. Their masterful performances have won them fans around the globe. Now for the first time, they beam their live show into your living room in the new DVD, A Night In Woodstock. Other musicians joining this talented twosome include brilliant keyboardist Bruce Katz and Lovin’ Spoonful founder/harmonica legend John Sebastian.
Press Quotes & Reviews
"There must be some physical explanation for the sheer joy they bring to the blues…lots of heat but also plenty of subtle variation under the theme." -Chuck Young, ATLANTIC MONTHLY
“I have an album called Moving to the Country by Paul Rishell & Annie Raines. Lyle Lovett recommended it to me and it‘s just sensational.”
– Comedian/Director DAVID STEINBERG (quoted in the National Post, Canada)
Roy Hurd is a dynamic performer and a world-class singer/songwriter.
In the years he has been performing, Roy has played his brand of
mountain music nationally, and has developed a following
unparalleled in the Adirondack Mountains.
Mark has written for many of Nashville's top publishers including, "Cherry Lane Music", "Bluewater Music ", Maypop Music Group & Sony-ATV Music Publishing.
Mark has had over three dozen major and independent cuts, including songs by Chris LeDoux & Neal McCoy as well as TV spots like the soap opera "Sunset Beach". Mark's cuts extend internationally to artists in Canada and across Europe.
Born and raised in a musical family in Toronto, Chvostek made her professional debut with the Canadian Opera Company at the age of 7, and appeared in La Boheme at 8. She has been performing ever since. In the mid 90s, Chvostek moved to Montreal to, as she puts it, "live like a bohemian." There, she earned a degree in interdisciplinary fine arts at Concordia, composed for dance and film, played in bands that ranged from old-time to electronica, and served as a percussionist for dance classes. She also traveled in India and Japan and did work as a journalist, camera girl and multimedia tech – all the while writing songs and performing them on the Montreal-Ontario-New York circuit.
Event: Concert: The Whompers: Chris Turner & Rachel Maloney & Friends
August 6, Friday 2010
7:30pm -9:30pm
Admission: 8.00 / 6.00 members /students
Grab your instruments and/or dancing shoes and head over to BluSeed Studios on Friday August 6th where once again BluSeed will present the “Whompers” outside on deck! The Whompers is a Rhode Island based band consisting of Chris Turner, Rachel Maloney, and a special group of friends from the Tri-Lakes Region, which include musicians Joey Burnah, Sue Grimm, Kary Johnson, Mike Martin, and Curt Stager.
BluSeed Studios announces 2- one-week art programs for young artists in 3rd -8th grades, BluSeedlings (grades 3-5) and the BluSeedlings “Sprouts” (grades 6-8). The program is designed and developed to inspire children to explore and discover art through creative projects in clay, drawing and painting. The program seeks to develop and strengthen creative skills, build self-esteem and confidence, develop a sense of individuality, encourage self-expression, and stimulate imagination in children.
Children’s Art Classes:
BluSeedlings Adventures in Clay & Color:
Class Times: 10am – 12pm
Instructors: Mary Lou Reid & Carol Vossler & Nancy Brossard
Cost: $100.00 per week (scholarships available)
Age: 8-14 (3rd-8th grade)
Description:
July 19-23: Adventures in Clay (pottery projects to be picked up July 28) Explores both hand building and wheel throwing through a string of specific projects such as bowl, mug, treasure box, favorite pet and/or wind chime!
July 26-30: Adventures in Color The session will consist of two projects: a 2-day workshop in acrylic painting, and a 3-day creating your own 3-D totem or chair, which the students will then paint!
Animation Fascination:
Class Times: 10am – 12pm
Dates: Wednesday July 14, 21, and 28
Instructor: Rivka Maher
Cost: $65.00
Age: 8-14 (3rd- 8th grade)
Description: Experiment with animation in this introductory class through hands on experiences using traditional stop-motion techniques including drawn and cut out animation. Explore timing, balance, weight, and dialogue in basic character creation. The final project will be done the old fashioned way with a flipbook. Improve basic drawing skills and prepare yourself for something cool.
