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Essex River Day 2012

Essex River Day is an idea that has been evolving for many years. Often when boaters are out on the River you hear the same question over and over again, "Wouldn't it be great if everyo…

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Every week on Wednesday night, 7-9:30PM at “The Annie“, there is a singing session, open to anyone who wants to come.  We sit in a circle in the art parlor and take turns singing and/or playing (on acoustic instruments) whatever … Co…

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Sung by Caro Cicala on May 2 during our weekly Wednesday night “sing” at The Annie:

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Last Wednesday evening, we had a great group at The Annie for our weekly singing event (7-9:30PM).  The last time I posted about this, someone asked for video of a song – so I brought my iPhone tripod setup, and filmed! Henry … Continue …

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One of the nice things about Gloucester is that we have the conveniences of living near Boston, but the benefits of a relatively small community.  Just a few days ago, I went to a concert at Symphony Hall. It’s great … Continue reading &#8…

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… while you’re listening to some of the best musicians our country has to offer. Jazz is known as a one of America’s most enduring musical legacies.  And Berklee College of  Music is the top Jazz school in the world. … Continu…

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Last night we had our weekly Wednesday night singing session at the Annie. It’s very informal and spontaneous; anyone who wants to show up takes a seat in our circle of chairs in the art parlor, and we go around … Continue reading →

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Summer Camp at Glen Urquhart School

The Glen Urquhart Summer Program integrates explorations of educational, hands-on workshops with the easy-going feeling of summertime fun for children ages 4-14. 
With 23 acres of wood…

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Levon Helm, drummer and singer for The Band died today in NYC (see NYTimes story here).  You can count on one hand great drummers who are also great singers.  These two videos give you an idea of why he’s one … Continue reading →

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Vanessa Trien and the Jumping Monkeys Band!

Boston-based singer-songwriter and children’s performer, Vanessa Trien and the Jumping Monkeys, has become a local rock star among the young and young at heart. The “Nessa Groupies&r…

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Musician, singer and storyteller David Coffin and his daughter Linnea Coffin perform songs from the maritime tradition in this family program for all ages. Following the performance, children an…

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How many times have you gone to see a musician that has a library of 20-40 incredible classic songs, pay huge money for the tickets and then endure over half the songs off the new album they just put out … Continue reading →

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Kids 12 and under are FREE as Cape Ann Symphony presents 'The Glory of Beethoven' with pianist Charles Floyd! The centerpiece of the program is Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4, wi…

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Here’s a great version of For You by Chelsea Berry filmed at the House Concert last Sunday.

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Yesterday, Chorus North Shore performed a concert at St. Ann’s Church of Holy Family Parish.  The concert celebrates “80 years of choral performances”, including a selection of works performed throughout their history. Here are some …

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