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May 5, 2008Hello to All!
I am writing one week after returning from Anni & Dani's Caribbean Adventure. As you might guess, my mind is still partly out to sea... & chock full of happy memories that still feel fresh. As I ponder the upcoming busy days on the road with my music, I wonder if this "island time" attitude will dissipate... schedules & logistics seem a bit remote & undesirable to me right now... but I'm sure the rhythm of the road will set me straight. My school job is challenging as usual; but more so now that my students have caught a whiff of summer in the air. The weeks ahead will fly by, I'm sure... & so, with this in mind, I'm going to update you on what to expect for Anni shows throughout New England. 'TIS THE SEASON TO BE SINGING! Alas, the long winter fades...
1. TARGET GIGS (Fave Picks, coming right up)
2. CARIBBEAN MEMORIES (Some, not all!)
3. CURRENT SCHEDULE
1. Target Gigs:
SATURDAY / MAY 10th (& FRIDAY / JUNE 6th) / BEACHFIRE BAR & GRILLE'S MUSICLOFT / OGUNQUIT ME / 8:30PM / 207-646-8998... I got a real good feeling about this... I can tell that the folks at The BeachFire have a great sense of humor & a passion for good food, good music, & fun times. This place features an outdoor grill in the warmer months... I remember driving by & thinking that the flames & the group of people surrounding the front yard fire pit looked inviting, different... especially on Rt. 1 on the southern coast of Maine. THEN I found out they have a "MusicLoft" upstairs from the street level restaurant & I figured this sounds too good to be true. NOT... it's happening... I am there twice this spring, maybe more... check 'em out [here]. I'd love to see a lot of you Maine-ahs at this show before the summah crowd heats up the lines of traffic... your support at my debut in this cool room would be most appreciated!
FRIDAY / MAY 16th / FREEPORT CABARET / FREEPORT ME / 8PM / 207-865-1780... This is a brand spankin' new venue just down the street from LL Bean @ 5 Depot Street. The grand opening is on May 9th... I play one week later, on May 16th... & once a month through the summer and beyond... I am really excited about this space... it's like going back in time, as my very first gig (in 1979!) was just around the corner at The (then) School St. Pub. I was working in the camping department at LL Bean at the time, & had no idea that within a year I'd quit my day job to tour full time for the next 23 years! Since that time, there has not been a music venue in this town... not that I remember. I am hearing that the stage, the atmosphere, the sound, the lightfare menu, beer, wine, & beverage lists are all top notch. I think the room holds about 80 people... intimate and friendly. Thus, you may want to call ahead and reserve tables for this, 'cos word of mouth is flying fast. The list of upcoming performers is impressive... lots of original music... Rob Robbins & Kevin Roper, Tom Dean, & Don Campbell to name only a few... and Tony Boffa & friends will be playing jazz there regularly as well. On July 31st, I will perform there with Robby Coffin on guitar and Scott Elliot on bass! Plan ahead for that one... again, your support at my debut in this room would be most appreciated! Check them out [here].
SATURDAY / MAY 17th / THE TANNERY @ THE MAGIC LANTERN / BRIDGTON ME / 7PM / 207-647-9536... This venue is part of the newly rebuilt Magic Lantern Theatre in the quaint village area of Bridgton. In addition to showing movies, the folks here have plans to book some concerts in one of the theatres... I hope to work with them in that respect in the near future. More immediately, I will be performing in the Tannery Pub, a venue with about 50 seats & the best of Maine's microbrews, a full bar, & festive, affordable munchies, lunches & dinners. I played here in March, & can tell you that it's a sure bet for a fun time in another new room. It sounded great in there & the audience was really into the music. You can dine & enjoy tunes before and/or after a night out at the movies, or... come in for the tunes only! You can learn more by checking them out [here].
SUNDAY / JUNE 1st / UNION CHURCH / BIDDEFORD POOL ME / 9:30AM / 207-934-2395... I performed four songs in this intimate island-like church during the Sunday service a couple years back. I remember it being a morning of reflection on Earth Day themes. Jan Hryniewicz, resident minister & lover of life & music, takes great care in inviting a group of special performers to enhance the spiritual gatherings of both visiting & regular members of the congregation. Performers invited to play select songs & music in keeping with the theme of that Sunday's service. The folks I met here were very passionate about giving back to the earth & the people around them... the church itself is an intimate, soulful venue... one in which I felt great inspiration while singing & connecting with those who attended the service that day. My June 1st return kicks off their summer season of music. Check them out [here]. Consider starting your Sunday with some peace & inspiration... & Biddeford Pool is beautiful during this time of year!
2. CARIBBEAN MEMORIES (Some, not all!)...
OMG... it's appropriate that I type up a few memories of my time in the islands in the wee hours of Cinco de Mayo. More than one time during "The Anni & Dani Adventure" we found our way from the beach to a seaside watering hole that served some of the best Ritas I've ever had... and some of you know that I've been dubbed "AnniRita" 'cos I make my own fresh squeezed concoctions & I'm VERY fussy 'bout my Ritas. We met several folks from other parts of the world over these Ritas, most notably two fiery women from Seattle & a lovely, sparkling couple from NYC... Marilyn, Megan, Ayo, & Mary have already been in touch & there are rumors of future group adventures.
Have you noted that I have not really said aloud where we were in the Caribbean? There's a reason for this... resident islanders made us promise to be quiet about this gentle small haven in the sea. So I will stay true to my promise unless force fed Ritas & found in a weak moment.
Other BIG memories include many adventures with our new found pal Greg... Greg took us under his wing from the git-go & we remain ever thankful for this... the 2nd night we were there, Greg had us out on his sailboat, way out past the mouth of the harbor, rocking quietly on the endless reach of BIG WATER watching the full moon rise on the edge of the world... unbelievable! Trust me, I was in that boat more than one time... can't wait to view the pics... I've been crazy busy & had to wait to play with my camera... ouch! Greg also brought us a big ole spiney lobster one night (different than Maine fare... no claws, long spooky tentacles... but YUMMY!) & some grouper fish... we steamed up the lobby & threw the grouper on the dockside grill & ate out under the brightening stars as a red thread of sun drew long lines across the tops of the hills on the west side of the island... I can still see this in my mind's eye. Greg was also most helpful in watching over us at the local hangs at night... and he drove us to the ferry when we left, picked flowers for us as a send off... Greg, if you read this... you're the BEST! Maybe you'll sail that boat to Maine for a visit?
YES... we did the beaches... I have sun on my freckled skin still... maybe too much on my back. It was my 1st time snorkeling ever!... & I didn't know enough to put on a shirt while I lay face down in the water wide-eyed at all those fish & all that coral. OMG... who knew they made fishies in all those translucent colors? One day while snorkeling, we met a couple from VT... the gal was originally from Fort Kent ME & she knew all about the Maine Winter Sports Center there... & therefore she knew about members of my family who are deeply connected to the Center. (Right now, Fort Kent is under water from recent heavy rains... our hearts are with you in your recovery!) Big small world stories everywhere...
I'll share one more BIG memory before I sign off... this one, of course, is music-related, as you might guess. I met a gal named Amy Jo, a singer-songwriter & recent transplant from CA. She let me do a short set of tunes one night at the dockside bar where she plays regularly & I also added some harmonies while she did her own tunes. I befriended the owner of the establishment, who nodded yes when I inquired about maybe doing a couple gigs there next April when I return... (YES! We will be going back!) And so, I think I have a gig in the Caribbean next year! Not at all a bad idea, right? I guess if this comes to be, I may have to let you know where it is I'll be singing... hmmm... I'll cross that bridge if I come to it.
So, OK... back to reality, which ain't all bad considering it's springtime in New England. Presently, it's a tad too chilly for my liking... I got spoiled by all the sun on my vacation & I'm craving more of it as I write. But, my tomato sprouts are growing & the bike is ready for the road... I have new strings on the guitars & I am ready to find y'all at gigs near YOU! As always, I am thankful for your continued support & wish you all safe travels, good health, & time to enjoy the ones you love. See you at the show... the current schedule will follow.
Peace
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2008 May 10 - BeachFire Bar & Grille’s MusicLoft - Ogunquit ME - 8:30PM - 207-646-8998 16 - Freeport Cabaret - Freeport ME - 8PM - 207-865-1780 17 - The Tannery* @ The Magic Lantern - Bridgton ME - 7PM - 207-647-9536 *very cool new venue! 29 - North Star Cafe - Portland ME - 7PM - 207-699-2994 Featuring at Maine Songwriters' Night June 1 - Union Church - Biddeford Pool ME - 9:30AM - 207-934-2395 5 - Featured on TV 207 Show - WCSH Channel 6 TV - Portland ME - 7PM 6 - BeachFire Bar & Grille’s MusicLoft - Ogunquit ME - 8:30PM - 207-646-8998 7 - Freedom Cafe - Naples ME - 7PM - 207-693-3700 13 - The Tannery @ The Magic Lantern - Bridgton ME - 7PM - 207-647-9536 19 - Bebe's Burritos - Biddeford ME - 6:30PM - 207-283-4222 23 - All Souls Chapel - Poland Springs Resort ME - 7PM (Summer Concert Series to Benefit The Preservation Hall Society) 26 - Freeport Cabaret - Freeport ME - 8PM - 207-865-1780 27 - North Star Cafe - Portland ME - 7PM - 207-699-2994 28 - Alfredo's - Wells ME - 8:30PM - 207-646-1718 29 - The Dream Away Lodge - Becket MA - 8PM - 413-623-8725 30 - Red Lion Inn - Stockbridge MA - 8PM - 413-298-5545 July 3 - (day) - Music on Main - Biddeford ME - Noon (An outdoor concert series to raise funds for local charities) 3 - The Tannery @ The Magic Lantern - Bridgton ME - 7PM - 207-647-9536 5 - School Around Us Crafts Fair - Kennebunkport ME - 10AM - 207-967-3143 (fundraiser for The School Around Us) 10 - Bebe's Burritos - Biddeford ME - 6:30PM - 207-283-4222 11-12 - The Balsams Resort - Dixville Notch NH - 603-255-3400 13 - Ludlow VT Bandstand - Veteran's Memorial Park - 6:30PM - 802-228-2849 Rain Site: Ludlow Town Hall 16 - Rotary Park - Kennebunk ME (@ the gazebo) - 6:30PM - 207-985-6890 19 - Vanilla Bean Cafe - Pomfret CT - 8PM - 860-928-1562 20 - Red Lion Inn - Stockbridge MA - 8PM - 413-298-5545 24-25 - The Balsams Resort - Dixville Notch NH - 603-255-3400 31 - Freeport Cabaret - Freeport ME - 8PM - 207-865-1780 w/Robby Coffin on guitars & Scott Elliot on bass! August 1 - The Tannery @ The Magic Lantern - Bridgton ME - 7PM - 207-647-9536 3 - Mahoosuc Arts' Bandstand Series - Bethel ME - 4PM - 207-824-3575 Rain Site: Gould Academy 7 - Bebe's Burritos - Biddeford ME - 6:30PM - 207-283-4222 18 - Lake Pemaquid Campground - Damariscotta ME - 7:30PM - 207-563-5202 21-22 - The Balsams Resort - Dixville Notch NH - 603-255-3400 September 5 - Bebe's Burritos - Biddeford ME - 6:30PM - 207-283-4222 12 - The Tannery @ The Magic Lantern - Bridgton ME - 7PM - 207-647-9536 13 - The Smilin' Moose - S Paris ME - 7PM - 207-739-6006 25 - Cumberland Fair - Cumberland ME - 5PM - 207-829-5531 with Dan Merrill & Lynn Deeves in "Under the Song Tree" |
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