Lively Lunches
at Johnson Hall Mini-Park
Great Entertainment in the Great Outdoors
August Wednesdays at noon, 2010
Sponsor: Key Bank
Lively Lunches at Johnson Hall Mini-Park, 280 Water Street, Gardiner, present music and entertainment in the park. The Lively Lunches series is produced by Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center. Bring a lunch, or buy one from a downtown Gardiner restaurant. Johnson Hall sells snacks and soft drinks. There is no charge for admission, but donations are accepted. This is made possible by business sponsors. In case of rain, performances will be inside Johnson Hall.
Jim Gallant August 4
Beautiful acoustic guitar, vocals. Folk, classical, traditional songs and some surprises.
Jim has never failed to capture the hearts and feet of his audience. His uptempo guitar style, mix of catchy originals and masterful interpretations of contemporary music leaves his audience feeling fully satisfied. Whether he's fingerpicking a Celtic jig, a Bach fugue or a New Age instrumental, his distinctive style has won him both applause and accolades. An accomplished songwriter, his original compositions have brought him awards and high honors throughout the country. A few years ago he was commissioned along with five other Maine artists to record a Christmas album for LL. Bean.
His versatility and skill as a performer has made him a natural opening act for such nationally-recognized artists as Doc Watson, Taj Mahal, Livingston Taylor, Jessie Colin Young, Dave Von Ronk, Mark Collie, The New Grass Revival, The Shaw Brothers and Bill Staines. His down-to-earth sense of humor permeates his shows and along with his mastery of fingerstyle guitar and warm rich vocals, makes for a day you won't soon forget.
Jim, who lives in Maine with his wife, Doreen, and their two children, has just recently finished recording "Riverwatch," his third CD. His second album, entitled "Point of My View," was released a few years ago. FACE magazine says of his first recording "Midnight Dance of the Morning Things" "....though mostly instrumental, Gallant handles himself with style and versatility to spare." All recordings can be found in the Outer Green Label catalogue.
"Jim is an incredible guitarist, playing from classical guitar to blues, jazz and country." -- Allyn Fenn, Alliance of Musicians
www.jimgallant.com
Show Supporter: Gardiner Federal Credit Union
Lisa Redfern August 11
Singer/songwriter with extraordinarily pure voice and warm stage presence.
Lisa Redfern is a singer-songwriter who grew up in Maine, relocated to Northern California in 1996, and is now back in Maine. Lisa's father, Bob, was a folksinger, multi-instrumentalist, and builder of dulcimers and guitars who had his own beginnings at the hootenannies sponsored by the Seeger Family in the late 50's. Lisa's mother, Sandy, knew the lion's share of songs from musicals and all the children's songs you'd ever want to know. Bob taught Lisa a few chords when she was 16 and from there she was on her own to pick up what she could.
In November 2005, Lisa released her 7th recording titled "All is Bright" an acoustic Christmas CD with 14 sacred songs that reflect the humanity, joy, and hope of the first Christmas. Also highlights the talents of two Sonoma County musicians, Craig Anderson and Kevin Russell. In October 2002, Lisa released her 6th recording titled "Soundtracks" with 10 new originals and 2 covers. It also highlights the talents of several local musicians and is available for purchase.
"Lisa delivered in such mesmerizing fashion...honest, unadorned songwriting...the sweetest voice going." -The Capitol Sun Rays of 50 Oak Acoustic, SF
www.lisaredfern.com
Show Supporter: Gardiner Federal Credit Union
Brent McCoy August 18
Since 2003, Brent has been performing world-class comedy, circus, and physical theater. He lives in Vermont, but he works all over the world. Besides his solo shows, he also works with Vermont Vaudeville. A Bates College grad!
Brent says, "I grew up in Vermont on a small dairy farm. I started juggling at the age of 15, and I haven't stopped yet. Since graduating from Bates College in 2003, I have performed and taught all over the world. Highlights include numerous Canadian and American Street Festivals, Clown Festivals in China, and special events all over the US. I've studied theater at The Celebration Barn, taught for a number of years for Circus Smirkus and I continue to work on New Projects. When I'm not playing... ahem, I mean, working... I spend time gardening, cooking, farming, and enjoying my time in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont."
"...a sheer joy for everyone in the audience... physical comedy that is both funny and amazing." - Laura McPhee, NUVO Indianapolis- 9/2006
www.brentmccoy.com
Show Supporters: The Therapy Zone and Janet Slade State Farm Insurance
Open Book Players Reading Rumpus Show
Saturday, May 22 at 7 pm and Sunday May 23 at 2 pm
Featuring a readers' theatre performance of Maine children's books.
This year's featured books include a selection from "Claudette Colvin: Twice
Toward Justice" by Phillip Hoose of Portland which won the 2009 National
Book Award for Young People's Literature and a 2010 Newbery Honor Medal.
Hoose's best-selling picture book "Hey, Little Ant" co-authored with his
daughter, Hannah Hoose, will also be performed. Phillip Hoose will be
attending the Saturday performance and will also be available to autograph
his featured books.
Two picture books filled with word play, humor, and authored by Toni
Buzzeo of Buxton will also be performed: "No T. Rex in the Library" and
"Adventure Annie Goes to Work." Buzzeo worked for many years as a media
specialist in libraries and currently travels the country presenting in
schools and at conferences.
Chris Van Dusen of Camden is both an author and an illustrator. His
book "Circus Ship," winner of the 2009 Lupine Award for best picture book by
the Maine Library Association, will be performed; as well the book "Mercy
Watson Thinks Like a Pig" by Kate DiCamillo which Van Dusen illustrated.
Also performed by the multi-age cast will be "Book Fair Day" and
"Field Trip Day," Winthrop author Lynn Plourde's newest books in her Mrs.
Shepherd series. After the Sunday performance, authors Toni Buzzeo, Chris
Van Dusen, and Lynn Plourde will be on hand to autograph their featured
books for sale by Apple Valley Books.
For reservations or questions, call Open Book Players artistic
director Lucy Rioux at 582-5717 or Johnson Hall at 582-7144.
Sounds Good! Music Live at Johnson Hall 2010
March and April Friday Nights, 7:30 pm
More music from outta-state this year, for a change!
Two sets, with great desserts for sale at intermission.
Tickets:$14; Member: $12; Student w/ID: $5
Member Special: Buy one $12 ticket, bring a non-member FREE
Reservations recommended-207-582-7144
March 5, 7:30 pm
Primo Cubano
Hot Latin sounds to warm your cold winter night. Cuban "Son" style, with guitar, bass, trumpet, congas, bongos, maracas and claves. Call-and-response songs, rhythm and energy.
Show Supporter: Gardiner Family Chiropractic
March 12, 7:30 pm
Big Moose Band
Contradance band from Down East; Celtic and fiddle tunes. Lively stepdancing. Some of New England's best fiddlers-including an 80-year-old and a 14-year-old!
Show Supporter: Sheila Hanley, Vallee Real Estate
March 19, 7:30 pm
Inanna, Sisters in Rhythm
World beat. Exciting percussion and vocal ensemble that explores the heritage and rhythms of West Africa. Just try to sit still when these women pound the drums. Always sells out!
www.inanna.ws
Show Supporter: Chiropractic Family Health
March 26, 7:30 pm
Susie Burke & David Surette
A unique blend of contemporary, traditional, and original folk and acoustic music. Burke’s vocal style is stunning and heartfelt, and is matched by Surette’s fluid fretwork. Sweet, intense folk music.
www.burkesurette.com
Show Supporter: Kannon Communications
April 2, 7:30 pm
The Hot Seats
Comic, old-timey band from Virginia. They do bluegrass, ragtime, oldtime, jugband, and Klezmer with ease, injecting humor and sharp-witted commentary, too. Almost unclassifiable.
www.thehotseats.net
Show Supporter: Joel D. Davis &Assoc., a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services
April 9, 7:30 pm
Revision
Funk, rock, jazz fusion band from Ithaca, NY. Their music grooves, rocks, and has a sincere live energy.
www.revisionmusic.com
Show Supporter: A-Copi
April 16, 7:30 pm
Mark "Guitar" Miller & His Boomer Blues Band
The enthralling and emotional bluesman is one of Maine's most well- known, award-winning blues guitarists. With keyboards, drums, and bass, it's always a great blues show.
www.markguitarmiller.com
Show Co-Supporters: Development Finance Training & Consulting and Family Dental Practice
April 23, 7:30 pm
Valencia Robinson, with Josh McClain
"Powerful…dynamic…soulful" singer from Tennessee. Valencia's vocals are incredibly rich and pure from the first note. Soul/ folk/ r&b, jazz. Vibe Mag says: "One of the most important vocalists of our era." Her poignant lyrics, a soulful spirit, and jazz cellist Josh McClain's special brilliance make this a night to remember.
www.valenciarobinson.net
Show Supporter: Gardiner Family Chiropractic
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