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A great big Thank You goes out to each and everyone who sent in a donation both big and small to recover from New Year's Rockport Eve 2008!!
We reached our goal and thanks to your generous support we also have funds towards 2009 as well. Hope to see you all this year and just a reminder, no matter what the weather condition - The celebration must go on. One couple drove up six hours from Connecticut last year and said they wouldn't miss it for anything! So all you tough New Englanders come on down even if it snows a little!!
See you all December 31st - Claire
Donations to help NYRE may be made at any time.
• Plenty of on street parking downtown Rockport, no meters! •
Click to download Adobe Acrobat .pdf file of 2009 events list with map.
Amy Seabrook – Puppeteer - Adventures with Amy Puppets - When the Drum Sang
Amy has been performing and delighting audiences of all ages for New Year's Rockport Eve for all thirteen years since we began. This year Amy performs "When the Drum Sang." This is not a very scary show, and it turns out okay in the end, but, wow, sometimes these puppets really need to learn their lessons. They will need some stick drumming help from the audience, and the sticks will be provided.
Amy Seabrook is a local puppeteer who enjoys the company of children. In her spare time, she also dances and makes cut-paper artwork.
Maple Sugar Jazz Band - Dixieland - Jazz - Big Band & Featuring "Tony's Spoons"
Tony Torrisi (leader) a Rockport native son - started his drumming career with the Rockport High School Band, - and has not stopped playing for 58 years. His career encompasses all facets of music from Military to Rock and venues include parade, nightclub combos, Dixieland Jazz and Big Band. Tony will include a special treat as he performs his spoon solo. Bob Landoni (clarinet and tenor sax) is a retired senior mechanical design engineer, who started lessons when he was 13. He's played with many concert and marching bands including the Second Infantry Band. He currently plays with many swing, and Dixie Land Jazz Bands in the North Shore area. Dr. John Kendrick (cornet/leader) a retired college administrator and Methodist minister. He served as Dean of Essex Agricultural & Technical Institute, and was Dean and President of Urban College of Boston. A band leader in his own right - his "Maple Sugar Jazz Band" was featured at the 2004 Boston Marathon. Al Robinson (trombone) lives in Gloucester and plays regularly with the Golden Echoes Swing Band at the weekly Peabody Council on Aging dance, the Clambake Five, The Silver Leaf Jazz Band, as well as with the Maple Sugar Jazz Band. Bob Kendall (piano) lives in Salem, MA and plays piano weekly with the Maple Sugar Jazz Band at the Danvers Senior Center. A retired Sales and Marketing Executive with 3M Company, Bob enjoys tennis and skiing. Recently, as Chairman of Music, he recently managed the recruiting of the musicians for the very popular "2009 Christmas in Salem House Tours". Jim Dillon (bass fiddle) a very talented and versatile bass player who bridges the gap between classical music and jazz. His career includes the Cape Ann Symphony, North Shore Philharmonic orchestras and, as Jim puts it, "decades of society and barroom gigs." Tom Ruggles (banjo) A retired display specialist is now a full time musician from Concord, MA. Tom is also performing tonight at the Unitarian Universalist Church from 6-6:45 & 7-7:45 with "Senior Class" a barbershop quartet that has entertained for New Year's Rockport Eve for many years.
DAISY NELL & CAPT STAN with the CRABGRASS BAND
Although we try to take our listeners to far away places with our music, we often find universal themes right in our own lives, our own roots. The sea around us often dominates our music, but family life and ties to the shore are very strong for both of us. "Daisy Nell", native of Essex, MA, mainstay of the shipbuilding industry for over 300 years, brings New England’s maritime history alive through traditional and contemporary songs of the sea. A familiar voice on the North Shore music scene, she is known for her broad repertoire of traditional folk, chanteys, and contemporary songs. Her husband, "Capt. Stan", adds his guitar to Daisy's banjo and guitar. Together they cover a lot of territory, from the foc’s’le to the farm! Daisy has been associated with school programming for many years as a free-lance in-school artist, nursery school music teacher, and museum educator. She also has written and implemented on board interpretative programs on various vessels, including the Mimi and the schooner Adventure. She has written the signature song for Adventure, among others, and even takes a crack at advertising jingles on local cable TV. Stan Collinson started out in high school folk groups and moved on to a performing duo in college with mandolin titan Taylor Armerding of Northern Lights fame. When not tuning his guitar, he might be found tuning up an engine at his business, Gaybrook Garage in Essex. Stan was also at the helm of his free-range turkey farm for many years, back when he was “Farmer Stan”. Sadly, Boundary Farm is no longer raising birds, but the occasional off course sea gull roosts on the roof. Their music is a shared love, and they hope to share it with you. Their band Crabgrass consists adds the talents of Pat Conlon on mandolin and Jack Schwartz on bass. Pat is a veteran of the Cape Ann music scene, and plays with the band Pick Three, and sometimes the Backwoods Ramblers, as does Jack Schwartz. Should you see a blur resembling a human with an instrument case anytime during this evening, it’s probably either Jack or Pat trying to get from one site to another on time! www.daisynell.com
Sparkle Motion Swing Trio – 20s, 30s & 40s Music
Music of the 20s, 30s, and 40s including both standards and playful novelty songs you've never heard. Enjoy the close vocal harmonies of John Hicks and Diane and Janet Young combined with Hicks's masterful guitar and ukulele. Bring your parents and grandparents!
John Hicks is a multi-instrumentalist, arranger, and composer who has worked on and off Broadway and in regional theaters in New England and the Southwest. He has studied ukulele in Hawaiiand performed at the New York Uke Fest, with Ukulele Noir, and on the New York City cable show Midnight Ukulele Disco. Besides his work with the swing trio Sparkle Motion, John currently plays banjo with the Old Salty Jazz Band and sings and plays guitar, dobro, and mandolin with James Good-Eye and the Lost Wilderness Campground. He most recently produced and recorded a CD for the jazz/world-beat singer Greta Bro.
Diane and Janet Young, sisters, have sung together all their lives. They performed as a folk duo at Salem State College in their undergraduate years, studied voice in the continuing education program at New England Conservatory, and have frequently written and performed the production numbers at the annual awards ceremony of the Chlotrudis Society for Independent Film, a Boston Oscars-alternative group. Currently, in addition to their work with Sparkle Motion, Diane sings occasionally with Old Salty Jazz Band at the Rose Baker Senior Center in Gloucester, and Janet sings backup for Tony Hilliard, formerly the Singing Sergeant of the Rockport Police Department, including a weekly music program in the Alzheimer's unit at Seacoast Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Tony & Nick Hilliard with Janet Ruth Young – Irish, Folk, Songs of the Sea
Formerly known as the Singing Sergeant of the Rockport Police Department (as profiled on WCVB TV's Chronicle), Tony currently works as a certified emergency dispatcher and EMT for Beauport Ambulance. A member of Three Sheets to the Wind, Tony frequently performs on Tuesday nights at Cameron's in Gloucester and at Celtic nights at The Landing in Manchester and Elliott's in Gloucester. Tony's song "Hammers on Stone," about the Rockport granite industry, appears on the CD North Shore Music Project. He has performed at several benefit concerts including Music in the Meadow, to support art programs in public schools, and Rockport Sunday at Windhover Center for the Performing Arts, at which he opened for Tom Rush and Jonathan Edwards and which supported the North Shore Health Project. As a solo performer or with Three Sheets he has appeared in the Portsmouth Maritime Music Festival, the Gloucester Schooner Festival, the Seaport Festival, and the Rockport Acoustic Festival. He has also given solo concerts of maritime music at Halibut Point State Park and the Peabody Essex Museum and appeared on The Morning Show with Kendall Buell on WBOQ radio. Tony's father, George T. Hilliard, was an artist and framer, and Tony worked in the family business, Hilliard Frame Shop in Rockport, for 30 years, the last five as owner. His mother, Nancy Hilliard, was a native of Tonragee, County Mayo, in the Republic of Ireland and met her husband in Belfast in 1944 when he was serving in the U.S. Army during World War II. Tony inherited an artist's eye from his father and a love of Celtic music from his mother. This is Tony's thirteenth year with New Year's Rockport Eve.
Nick Hilliard
The son of Tony Hilliard and Kathleen Hilliard, Nick is a graduate of Rockport High School and is pursuing his studies in animal sciences and animal grooming. He frequently performs as a duo with his father and is a summertime busker on Bearskin Neck. Nick is also at work on several movie screenplays.
Janet Ruth Young
Janet Ruth Young, a Gloucester resident, sings backup for Tony Hilliard and is a member of the swing trio Sparkle Motion with Diane Young and John Hicks. She is the only female member of the Marblehead Men's Singing Club. A novelist and memoirist, Janet's first book, The Opposite of Music, was published by Simon and Schuster in paperback in 2008.
Three Sheets to the Wind - A chantey/sea music group
Three Sheets to the Wind is associated with the Schooner Adventure out of Gloucester, MA. The group has performed in venues such as The Gloucester's Mayor's Cup schooner races, Essex Music Festival, Mystic Sea Music Festival 2006, Essex Shipbuilding Museum Basin Fest, Essex Clamfest, Portsmouth Maritime Folk Festivals, Lowell's Boat Shop events, Salem Antique and Wooden Boat Show, Press Room Shanty sings, American Schooner Association annual meetings, Rocky Neck Nights on the Neck, Gloucester Reads Literacy events, Gloucester Block Parties and Middle Street Walks, shipboard events, museum events and weekly chantey sings at Cameron's in Gloucester at 8:30 pm on Tuesday evenings. The singers and players that make it all possible include the following: Peter and Joanne Souza from Schooner Adventure, Tim Perkins, George Thompson, Alex Thompson, Liz Duff, Gardi Winchester, Rose Sheehan, Colin De La Barre, Barry O' Brien, Martha Bowen, Carol Karlson, Roger Hussey, Leslie Wind, Barry Finn, Gerry Ryan, Tony Hilliard, Janet Young, Graham and Jan Walker, Gary Foreman, Jim Milone, Kevin Quinn, Steve Willard, Ray Spiecker, Judy Keith and many other voices who often join in with the crew. Many who participate have years of established song and sea history to offer as we roar up a storm of song and good cheer for our audiences. Good power vocals and terrific harmonies arise wherever we go....we also have a good time and enjoy what we do....as will be seen. Good cheer abounds.
Senior Class - Barbershop QuartetSenior Class is a vocal quartet performing for the most part in the Barbershop style. Its members have many years of experience singing Barbershop harmony, as well as novelty numbers, and songs from the folk idiom. Audience participation is a keynote of the quartet's presentation and it is especially appreciated. Although their singing blends together as one, the quartet boast a variety of backgrounds. Jacque Smith (lead melody singer) is a retired businessman having owned and operated four Photo Shops in the NH / VT area and is now heavily into Cycling, doing long trips all over the world. Phil Johnson (Bass) is the comptroller for the MNH Engineering Company of Danvers and resides in Salem. Bill Harrington (Baritone) is an account executive with the Davis Design Associates; a trade show exhibit design and production firm, in Fitchburg. He lives in Southborough. Tom Ruggles (Tenor) is a retired display specialist and is now a full time musician from Concord, MA. The quartet’s most recent engagements were singing in Concord’s 365th birthday celebration and Christmas-On-The- Milldam festivities as well as numerous private parties and at the Quincy "First Night" and "New Year's Rockport Eve." Sit back and enjoy their presentation. They have fun and they hope you will have the same.
Michael O'Leary and Friends - traditional Celtic music
The 'January Man' is coming and we're so glad to be back for another New Year's in Rockport! Please join us as we send out the old year and bring in the new with a selection of traditional songs and tunes from the Celtic countries. Michael is joined this year by David de la Barre, Linda Shields Swicker and NYRE newcomer Steve Levy. Michael is a traditional singer of Irish, Scottish and English songs and ballads. A native of South Dakota who has soaked up the sea air of Cape Ann for the past twenty years, he has performed at the Boston Celtic Music Festival, the Irish Connections Festival and the New England Folk Festival and is a chantey singer on the Gloucester schooner Thomas E. Lannon, for which he organizes Celtic music cruises during sailing season (come sail with us next summer!). David de la Barre is a musician who has been performing Celtic music since 1985. Formerly with the quartet "Cáirde" in the Pioneer Valley area of western Massachusetts, he now resides in Gloucester. Until moving away from western Massachusetts he performed in the annual production of “Welcome Yule: a Mid-Winter Celebration” for over 10 years. Besides harmony vocals, his main instruments are tin whistles, Scottish smallpipe, Anglo concertina and bodhrán. Steve Levy has been a musician since age 11 and fell in love with Irish music in the 1970's. A multi-instrumentalist, he plays tenor banjo, mandolin, bouzouki and guitar and has been a student of Peter Maguire, Matt Heaton and the late Tony Cuffe. He's performed in clubs and concerts throughout the Eastern US and Canada and has played for The Orion Longsword dance team here and in Britain. Recently he's been the guitarist for singer/songwriter Abbie Barrett. Linda Shields Swicker, the one Cape Ann native in the group, plays a lively mix of traditional Irish/Celtic jigs, reels, hornpipes, polkas, airs and songs on guitar and tenor banjo. Formerly a member of the Corner House Band, she has run sessions in Beverly, Salem, Essex, Newburyport and Gloucester and has performed at local festivals, venues and school performances.
New Year's Eve Peace Service
The Rockport Unitarian Universalist Church will hold its' thirteenth New Year's Eve Peace Service. There will be music, readings and meditation. Then everyone is invited to stay and hear Jennifer Ober, pianist perform the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber immediately following the service.
Jennifer Ober - Pianist performing the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber
Jennifer Ober became a student of piano at the age of 7. She continued taking lessons during her years at Sleepy Hollow High School, during which time she received the prestigious Lincoln Center Award for excellence in music. Upon graduation, Ober received an award for being the most accomplished musician in her class. She went on to be accepted as a piano major in the School of Music at Ithaca College, in Ithaca, New York. Ober graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Radio-TV, with a minor in music. Having previously performed in Florida, New York, and Maine, she is currently the Music Director at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Rockport. Ober will be performing the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber, including pieces from his musicals "Phantom of the Opera," "Cats," "Joseph," "Jesus Christ Superstar," and "Evita."
Cape Ann Jazz Band - Don Thrasher
The Cape Ann Jazz Band under the direction of local resident, Don Thrasher is making its thirteenth appearance this year. Since 1980 when Thrasher formed the band, they have been entertaining groups for special occasions and public events all over New England.
The group is composed of six men from the greater Boston area: Thrasher on clarinet, Dan Murphy on keyboard, Bob Landoni on saxaphone, Frank Higgins on trumpet, Mark French on guitar and Al Robinson on trombone.
The group plays jazz and Dixieland, and is well known in the local area for performing at weddings and functions. The group thoroughly enjoys playing, and loves it when the audience dances to its music.
Alek Razdan and Willie "Loco" Alexander - Jazz & Punk
ALEK RAZDAN AND WILLIE “LOCO” ALEXANDER: BRINGING THE “ROCK” TO NEW YEAR'S ROCKPORT EVE! Ring in 2010 with the audacious double bill of Rockport’s own sax and clarinet teen phenom Alek Razdan and Gloucester’s Willie “Loco” Alexander, the renowned godfather of punk rock. Joined by Rik Razdan on sax and Dave “Doc” Vincent on drums, they’ll produce three sets of toe-tapping, hair-raising, hip-shaking music, guaranteed to get you up on your feet and dancing right on into the New Year!
Drum Jam & Parade - Jon Holland & Dragon Company
This year’s Drum Jam & Parade is for Kids of ALLLL ages. Children AND Adults are welcomed. No experience required. Our group will bring a colorful array of drums and percussion instruments as well as a large green dancing dragon. Join us for the New Years Celebration as we parade down Broadway with you and Dragon Company. You are welcome but not required to bring your own instruments and costumes.
Backwoods Ramblers - Folk - Rock - Country - Bluegrass
The Backwoods Ramblers are a group of multi-talented musicians featuring lead and harmony vocals with guitar, mandolin, banjo, and harmonica in a memorable blend of folk-rock, country, and bluegrass. You may have seen them in summer at the Millbrook Meadow or the Essex Musicfest concerts, in winter playing at the New Year’s Rockport Eve Celebration, and in local clubs. You'll be sure to sing along and tap your feet listening to this very enjoyable band.
Barry Michaud, vocalist/guitarist, moved from Maine to the Boston area music scene in the 1970's to play with Orphan, Jonathan Edwards, and longtime friend, Allen Estes. Barry has a relaxed stage presence that serves him well. He now performs solo and with the Backwoods Ramblers at coffeehouses and festivals around northern New England. Jack Schwartz, banjo, vocals, and electric bass, has been singing, playing, and recording bluegrass, folk, jazz, and old timey from New England to Alaska. His skill on the banjo and acoustic bass has been heard with Mike Seeger, John McCutcheon, and Jethro Burns. Locally, Jack has been heard with his own bluegrass groups, the Piranhas and Blue Horizon, and on WGBH Radio's "Says You" playing with Pick Three, and live with Old Cold Tater, Pick Three, Daisy Nell & Captain Stan, Fozzie Hill, and Ryan "Captain Fiddle" Thompson. Jack has recorded with singer/songwriter Chuck Hall, and Daisy Nell & Captain Stan. Pat Conlon, mandolin, harmonica, & vocals, has been a performer on the local Cape Ann music scene for over thirty years. He has performed a wide variety of musical genres and styles including blues and rock with the local favorites, The Gumby Bros. and Megawatt Blues Crushers, swing music with Backyard Swing as well as bluegrass with Blue Horizon, Pick Three, and Old Cold Tater, of which he was a founding member. He has been featured as a guest performer with local luminaries Chick Marston and Ellen Ford, Daisy Nell and Capt. Stan, Fozzie Hill, Fly Amero, and many others.
Terrestrials - Contemporary Folk, Pop, Rock Gems, Rhythm & Blues & Originals
The Terrestrials repertoire is wide-ranging, from contemporary folk/pop songs by Richard Thompson, Lucinda Williams, Catie Curtis and Waterboys; to rock gems from Steely Dan, Petula Clark, the Hollies, and the Beatles; and their own original tunes. A rich and evocative vocal blend from brother and sister singers Will and Kitty Hunt, together with harmony ace Janice Fullman (who writes some of the original songs), will send you into the New Year singing. Underpinning is provided by Fud Marro on his Gibson EB3 bass. Will Hunt brings his flute, sax, electric guitar, original songs and rock sensibility to the show. Extra Terrestrials may appear as well. They'll be singing, playing, and hopping around! Be there and see!
KAREN RISTUBEN on guitar, vocals: Raised in Rockport and now a Rocky Neck denizen, Karen Ristuben brings her smoky, sultry stylings to the American Songbook and much more. Accompanying herself on her classic Gibson, and joined by a variety of duo, trio, and quartet-mates, Karen has brightened up a host of New England venues in the past few years with a fresh take on some of the best of the jazz age. She can handle the complex intervals of Monk as easily as crooning the ballads of Mercer and Strayhorn, and she frequently introduces choice new interpretations of other genres. Also an acclaimed sculptor and art educator, Karen released "Too Much", her first CD, in early 2008.
PETER FEDELE on guitar: Peter has extensive teaching and performance experience, spanning over two decades. One of the finest jazz guitarists in the New England area, his individual style combines bebop, rock and funk, creating unique harmonic improvisations and compositions. Peter teaches reading, music theory, ear training, improvisation and composition. Peter's performance work ranges from solo to big band and he is a highly sought after talent for functions and events. He has performed with jazz greats Bob Gullotti, Rob Sheps and Herb Pomeroy. Peter is also affiliated with the New England Conservatory of Music, Berklee College of Music, Waring School and Landmark School as an accompanist and instructor.
Peter has studied music and guitar for twenty five years and is an alumnus of Berklee College of Music. Peter continues to study with world renowned pianist and music educator Charlie Banacos.
DAVE TROOPER on saxophone: A fixture on the North Shore music scene for nearly twenty years, saxophonist, singer and songwriter, David Trooper has performed in a variety of styles including R&B, Blues and Jazz. Besides playing with Karen Ristuben, Trooper has lent his talents to many musical organizations such as The Vince Damaino Orchestra, The Cruise Brothers, Jazz One, The Gordon College Big Band and Crosstown Express. Trooper has also seen success as a frontman and band leader. These projects, past and present have included The Swinging Blue Lobsters, The Dirty Girl Band and The Dave Trooper Quartet.
NICK APARO on upright bass: Nick earned his early chops as an undergrad & grad at BU, then like Trooper, studied with jazz giant Charlie Banacos. Nick has performed with the Rhode Island and Boston Philharmonic Orchestras, travelled with the Greater Boston Youth Symphony, and played in many jazz combos in the Boston area.
NYRE EXPRESS – Train Ride Through the Streets of Rockport
TAKE A FREE TRAIN RIDE, JUST FOR FUN - COLORFUL & CUTE - RUNS ON PAVEMENT - SEATS 12 TO 18 KIDS OR ADULTS - GOES WHEREVER - YOUR IMAGINATION CAN TAKE YOU!
"HEADQUARTERS" - BUY YOUR BUTTONS HERE ON NEW YEAR'S EVE (ALL DAY & NIGHT 12/31/2009 from noon ‘til midnight) Adults: $15.00, Children 3 - 12: $6.00 under 3: FREE (no button needed) PICK UP A PROGRAM TO HELP FIND YOUR WAY AROUND OUR CELEBRATION
Buy your button ahead of time – Great Christmas presents!
IN ROCKPORT: Smith hardware & Lumber at the Lumber Desk, 3 Station Square; John Tarr Store, Main St.; Toad Hall Bookstore, Main St.
IN GLOUCESTER: Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce, Commercial St.; House of Raven, Main St.; Gloucester Music, Main St.
GIFT SHOP - Souvenirs, Noise Makers, Raffles, Novelties & Admission Buttons
COFFEE HOUSE - Hot Dogs, Chowder, Chili, Snacks, Popcorn, Soda, Coffee, Tea & Hot Chocolate for sale
Just For Fun Clowns
More fun than anyone has a right to!!! For children of all ages. Mr. Giggles and Buttons Anne have brought a friend with them to paint your face while you wait for your animal balloon to be created.
Psychic, Tarot, & Past Life and Medium Readings - For Amusement Only
A psychic reading with either Debby Coulter, Louisa Poole, or Jeffrey Justice is not a "fortune-telling experience", but rather an ethical, professional reading done with integrity, sensitivity and sincerity.
Tarot Readings: Debby Coulter is a nationally known psychic reader. She is on the staff of , Omen, opening on April 2nd in Salem,Massachusetts. Omen is expected to become the premiere psychic destination in Salem very quickly, and will offer psychic readings, classes and workshops of all kinds. Debby will be teaching classes on Tarot and conducting seances. She is an astrologer, a medium, a tarot counselor,a numerologist,a life-path worker and an animal communicator. She is available for private and group readings, phone consultations, house parties and corporate events. Phone: 978-546-7169
Palmistry, Numerology, and the Tarot: Louisa Poole is an artist and writer with an involvement in the Psychic Field that spans over fifty years. She uses primarily Palmistry, Numerology, and the Tarot, coupled with clarity and common sense to highlight your gifts and abilities. Her readings offer insight and practical advice while fostering self-examination, hope, and inspiration. Louisa is the creator and inspiration for Merryday Tarot, which has been called “the definitive tarot for the new age.”
Psychic & Medium: Jeffrey Justice is a well-known psychic and medium from Salem, MA. He is licensed to work as such by the city of Salem and has been a visible presence as a reader on the psychic fair circuit, at shops offering psychic readings, and at many psychic parties for over a decade. Due to his accuracy and inimitable style and approach to his work, public interest in this psychic has rapidly increased. He has performed readings for professional athletes and recording artists. Based only on word-of-mouth advertising he has attracted several high profile clients. Justice was born in Newburyport. He is a native New Englander whose ancestors first arrived at Plymouth Plantation after crossing the Atlantic aboard the Mayflower in 1620. Other Justice ancestors were the first settlers of several communities in MA including Newbury in 1635 and the City of Salem in 1626. Jeffrey is also a direct descendant of Roger Conant, the founder of Salem and its first “Royal Governor.” Conant was born in Devonshire, England in 1592 and died in Beverly, MA. Jeffrey’s family has had a long association and relationship with the paranormal which began over a century ago, when some of its members began attending Spiritualist meetings and séances in the 1890’s. Since that time, the family maintained an affiliation with Spiritualism. Few, however, discussed their powers with people outside the family. Jeffrey is a fourth generation psychic and spirit medium. His own psychic abilities were recognized by a grandmother while he was quite young. She encouraged him to pursue studying Mediumship as well as various forms of divination. His study of the Tarot began before he was a teenager. He is skilled at reading palms and Tarot cards, and with many other methods for predicting future events. Justice was frequently ill as a child, a trait which he shares with some of the best known psychics. Though already regarded as a child with psychic ability by family, his talent increased after recovering from encephalitis at age nine. Subsequent to his recovery, he was able to see, or sense, people’s true motives and to know many details of their lives which were kept secret. He also became aware of his Spirit Guide, and following that his ability to communicate with the dead developed quickly. www.jeffreyjustice.com Stop by the Coffee House and have some fun with these wonderful readers!!
Irish Step Dancers
Sheila Bremer is the founder and director of the Bremer School of Irish Dance, a T.C.R.G. (registered teacher of Irish Dance with An Coimisiun, Dublin, Ireland). Ms Bremer has been involved in Irish dancing since the age of five, winning numerous regional awards and competitions and attending world championships in Ireland throughout the years under the Griffith Academy.
Her students compete all over the U.S., in Canada, and in the All-Irelands. Her dance groups include many winners in the New England Regional Championships. They also perform at various local establishments and various civic events, i.e. Peabody International Festival.
The Bremer School of Irish Dance is an Irish Dance Academy with main studio located at 87 Canal Street in Salem, MA. For information regarding the school and/or classes, please visit www.bremerschool.com
No performance - set up time for BeatleTracks
BeatleTracks - Beatle Tribute Band
BeatleTracks is a Beatles tribute band which is committed to performing the authentic sounding music of the Beatles live in concert. Formed in 2002 the band was drawn together by their love of the Beatles and the desire to keep alive the sounds that have brought them so much joy. The band members are real Beatle artists, having played and sang these songs most of their lives. BeatleTracks also brings uniqueness to its shows with its Beatle's Trivia interaction with the audience. Ken Sandler - Rhythm Guitar and Vocals picked up his first guitar at age five and has been playing one ever since. The Beatles have had a huge influence on him as a guitarist and singer. He's been playing and singing these songs most of his life. Playing in a Beatles band and re-creating this great music continues to be a life-long passion for him. Bill Betz - Drums/Percussion expertly brings Ringo's drumming style to BeatleTracks. Bill has been playing drums since grade school. He has been a Beatles fan since the early days. Bill studied percussion at Ithaca College. He loves Ringo's minimalist approach and strives to present the same level of intelligent backbeat and fills to the BeatleTracks song list. "Ringo's playing is so natural and unforced. He makes an essential contribution to each song's structure and feel." John Haberstroh - Bass Guitar, Vocals, Beatles Trivia and MC is a walking Beatles encyclopedia. Audiences love his interaction with heavy duty Beatles Trivia! His first exposure to the Beatles was in 1964 during the Invasion, but then life intruded and he didn't make it back to the Beatles until 1969. His buddy played "Eleanor Rigby" and his brother played “Sgt. Pepper” and that was it, he turned into a Beatlemaniac on the spot. In 1989 he moved to Boston and eventually made his way into BeatleTracks together with his guitars, amps and the still exciting thrill and magic of listening to and playing Beatles music. Brian Pike - Lead Guitar, Harmonica and Vocals brings an unmatched excellence to Beatles lead guitar performing George Harrison's riffs to a tee. Audiences delight at the live harmonica in Love Me Do. He first heard The Beatles was when he was five. His older sister played the “Rubber Soul album.” But it wasn't until he was 14 when his older brother played the "White Album" for him that he became a Beatlemaniac. He bought a Beatles songbook to teach himself how to play guitar. He's been playing their music for over thirty (!) years now, and continues to find it just as exciting as when he first started playing. Brian lives locally in Rockport and works for C.B. Fisk by day. Vince Cavaseno - Guitar, Percussion, Harmonica and Vocals. He hails from New York originally. He sang Doo-Wop with his buddies on the streets of Queens, NY growing up. Vince sings back up, some lead vocals and fills the percussion gap. He also got the Beatles Bug while watching “The Ed Sullivan Show” in 1964. Vince figures out all the harmonies in the songs and keeps the band in line with the original music. He strives for perfection along with all the other band members. “I’m thrilled to have found a group of like-minded individuals who cherish and preserve the sound of the Fab Four.” Caroline Killoh – Keyboard and Vocals. If there are keyboard parts in a song, rest assured that Caroline will perform it with the precision of a skilled surgeon. She is amazing on the keys and if you listen closely you know she is channeling Billy Preston on some songs. “What amazes me about the Beatles is their broad range of style, which makes playing keyboards really interesting. My favorite material is that which includes Billy Preston on the keys because I feel he added so much to the Beatles’ recordings.”
The Fabulous Bullock Brothers - Gospel
The Fabulous Bullock Brothers is a gospel group of brothers, fathers and sons, led by the Rev. George Bullock. They formed in 1950 and continue a Gospel singing tradition passed on to them from their father, known as "Singing Walter", as he traveled the Revival Circle in their home state of North Carolina. The group combines traditional and contemporary gospel music, which celebrates Christianity. Their harmonies and vocal styles preserve Southern Black church traditions, such as leader response and congregation. The group's stage presentation is very joyful, and reminiscent of revival music. They perform such old time favorites as "Swing Low Sweet Chariot", and "Go Down Moses." They combine their traditional Gospel style with contemporary accompaniment, which includes guitars keyboard and percussion. The Fabulous Bullock Brothers have performed at Boston Museum of Fine Arts, Cambridge Multicultural Arts and at festivals and First Night celebrations throughout New England. The group has recently toured Spain to very enthusiastic audiences and was awarded "Living Legends Award" by the House of Blues.
The Jolly Rogues - Seafaring Songs
This talented band of musicians and singers has a varied, intriguing repertoire of 18th and 19th Century material from period commemorative, tavern/drinking, romantic ballads, sea shanties, children's ditties, songs of revolt. Included among the songs are those which invite listening (instrumentals), clapping and foot tapping or singing along with a solo or harmonic melody. Others may invoke a melancholy mood. Among the titles will be found "Rosin the Bow", "Lizzie Lindsay", "Captain Kidd", "All for Me Grog", "Yankee Doodle", "Star of the County Down", "The Parting Glass", "Rattlin Bog", "Boston Harbor Shanty" plus "Harvest Home", "Mermaid", "Boys of Blue Hill", "Johnny has Gone for A Soldier", "Three Jolly Coachmen", "Maid of Amsterdam", "Greenland Whale Fishery". Depending on the programs purpose and musical selection, The Rogues appear attired in either 18th or 19th Century clothing or a combination of the two periods, adding to the color and charm of the performance. Each musical selection has a prelude explanation of the songs history, folklore and meaning. A myriad of emotions is expected to be experienced by the audience. You can tell that these gentlemen are into history, and you don't need to look too far for an affirmation of that fact--they are members of The Guild of Historic Interpreters. They stay pretty true to olde times as well, and if you see them perform you'll probably find them dressing in three-cornered hats and knickers and using traditional instruments. We play on the Schooner Fame out of Salem MA sunset cruises and at George's Island as part of Boston's 4th of July Celebration. We have played in Germany,England and were special guests of Beijing China in 2006. We have a 4th CD coming out soon Hick's the Pirate that we hope to have available for your event. The Rogues are carving out a unique niche in local musical entertainment. Why not make them a part of your experience? www.jollyrogues.com
Stämbandet - The Scandinavian Vocal Ensemble
Founded in 1978, Stämbandet is thirteen singers from Scandinavia with a reputation for excellence both as an a cappella ensemble and a World Music vocal group. Presenting songs rarely heard outside of Iceland, Norway, and Sweden, this captivating vocal band often breaks into six- and seven- part harmonies sung in six languages. Led by Allen LeVines, musical director since 1985, Stämbandet performs a wide range of a cappella folk traditions unique to Scandinavia, including "trall" - singers imitating fiddlers playing dance music - a practice that has been compared to scat singing.
Stämbandet's cultural contributions have rarely been placed in perspective, for even within Scandinavia there are few vocal ensembles solely dedicated to the preservation and performance of traditional Nordic song. American-influenced "pop" styles have taken over and continue to dominate not just Scandinavia, but virtually the world. So it is especially significant that in the United States Stämbandet exists at all, where it is the only group of its kind -- not only striving for performances of high artistic merit, but carefully researching the music's origin and history, thereby introducing to the public many other facets of Scandinavian culture.
The long term committment of the singers has helped ensure Stämbandet's cohesiveness of sound and cultural identity. Almost all of the vocalists were born in Scandinavia.
“...the singer's voices are pure and clear, and the songs are of a folk tradition that sounds fresh and new to American ears.”
- Guy Van Duser, Rounder Records
“Stämbandet moved in sparkling harmonies from soft to loud, brightly busy to darkly elegiac.”
- Scott Alarik, The Boston Globe
Bumbly & Jass Phinn – Medieval, Renaissance Story TellersTraditional Stories and songs for both young and old. An old friend once said to me, "A good story takes away the troubles for awhile and leaves a smile in their place". So please come and listen to a story or two and maybe you'll find a smile to chase away your troubles for a time. Bumbly Phinn and his Wife, Jass Phinn are colorful Medieval, Renaissance style characters who tell stories in word and song. They are the Directors and Coordinators of the Winslowshire Renaissance Festival in Norton, Ma. A benefit for the animals of Winslow Farm Animal Sanctuary. Richard Saulnier aka Bumbly Phinn Director/Coordinator www.winslowshire.com
Eddie Gardner - Magician
Eddie is the president of Diamond's Magic Supply Company and is a member of the society of American Magicians and the International Brotherhood of Magicians. For 31 years he has been performing for audiences of all ages. In addition to an immense inventory of magic tricks, he also guarantees laughter. Appropriate for Adults as well as children. Eddie has been performing for New Year's Rockport Eve for all thirteen years!
Henri Smith New Orleans Friends & Flavours – New Orleans Jazz, Blues & Cajun flavored music
Henri Smith was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, the birthplace of Jazz. His career started in his hometown where he polished his sophisticated and dramatic vocal delivery. Then he took it on the road and thrilled audiences with his New Orleans Jazz, Blues and Cajun flavored music while touring the United States and Europe. For over 14 years Henri was a FM Radio personality on the New Orleans Jazz station WWOZ 90.7 FM. He frequently performed and served as the emcee at “The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival”, which is the LARGEST Jazz Fest in the world. Come out and see him live because every show is a New Orleans Mardi Gras Party!
Henri released his debut CD totled “New Orleans Friends and Flavours”.
Hurricane Katrina wiped out his home in New Orleans and he ended up moving north to the Sea Coast of Cape Ann where ho now lives and shares his heritage with the kind people of New England.
Henri’s backup band includes Tucker Lindquist on harmonica and guitar, Ben on piano, Danny Heath on trombone, Nick White on bass, and John Loud on drums.
No performance - set up time for ‘60s Invasion
‘60s Invasion – 60s Rock ‘N Roll Band
'60s Invasion will again be back to help celebrate the New Year. The first set will be a concert set. This year’s program has some new ideas including a little touch of the Three Stooges and a unique approach to the song, Outer Limits. Set two will be Invasion’s all time best dance songs so bring your dancing shoes. Set three the band takes a consensus and will play either a concert program or more dance songs. '60s Invasion performs throughout New England including, Woodstock, NH, the Hampton Beach Shell, at the Lowell Spinners (minor league team of the Red Sox) baseball games and the Yarmouth, Maine Clam Festival. Their CD entitled, Mr. Wilson' Elementary School Band Concert, was used on the Dawson’s Creek television show for two seasons. The band is led by international touring artist Dave Vose on percussion along with Jack Little on bass, Dave Dunham on lead vocals and keyboard and Bob Cleary on guitar. We hope to see you there. It should prove to be a truly memorable evening. www.sixtiesinvasion.com
Lorelei Ruben - Cream No Sugar Theater – Marionettes
Cream No Sugar Puppetry is a quality theater with years of experience. We offer imaginative diverse shows that are exciting and presented with kindness and charm.
We present first an old folk tale of the middle ages that my father told me long ago - deep in the meaning. Performed for a child to understand the lesson. We will use hand puppets and present authentic music and scenes.
Secondly, we offer an adventure story with marionettes, filled with action, scary stuff, and of course, surprises! It has a poignant yet happy ending…… Plus a tiny vignette for the little ones.
Lorelei Ruben as been performing for all thirteen years at New Year’s Rockport Eve entertaining adults and children. THESE SHOWS ARE FOR ALL AGES!
Come and experience a rich treat!!
Scott Hitchcock & Friends, Fish Out of Water - Jimmy Buffet Style Music
Scott Hitchcock - vocals and guitars. Scott has been a long time soloist and also a member of several North Shore bands such as Alter Ego and Lobster pie.
Mike Mac Iver - singer lead guitarist. Mike has worked all over the North Shore with many successful Bands including Dirty Water Dogs
Dana Finnermore - bass player. Dana is also in the Dirty Water Dogs and has years experience in other North Shore Bands.
Frank Germano - drums, guitar and vocals. Frank is also in Dirty Water Dogs and has worked all over the North Shore with various bands.
Sweet Loretta's Snake Oil Jug Band – Blues, Country, Ragtime, Folk, Magic & Humor
Got the blues? We’ve got the cure!
Sweet Loretta’s Snake Oil Jug Band will have you feeling fine in no time. The band features veteran acoustic musicians: Sweet Loretta on jug, washtub bass, upright bass & tambourine, Dr. Earl on guitar, mandolin, concertina, Irish bouzouki & kazoo and Herb Smooth on fiddle, banjo, guitar & cacophone.
The music is a raucous mix of jug band standards, ragtime, old-time country, and pop tunes from the roaring 20’s to the soaring 60’s and beyond. It’s a grand tour of American roots music with some side trips to Ireland, Australia and the Caribbean. The Snake Oil Jug Band is dedicated to preserving the old songs by infusing them with joy. And it’s a joy that is highly contagious, compelling audiences to sing, shout and kazoo along with the band. They are also famous for their award winning, off-the-wall original songs, one of which was recently featured on “The North Shore Music Project” CD, a compilation of North Shore, Massachusetts songwriters.
Sweet Loretta’s Snake Oil Jug Band appears at festivals and outdoor events throughout Massachusetts and has been a regular feature at the South Florida Folk Festival and of course New Year’s Rockport Eve. For the past 15 years the band hosted, the Essex Music Festival, showcasing acoustic musicians from the North Shore.
This traveling medicine show brings you that old-time, good-time sound guaranteed to make you feel fantastic fast!
Call Sweet Loretta – (978) 468 6581 snakeoil@comcast.net www.snakeoilz.com
Dora Tevan – World Puppetry
Dora (the International Explorer!) Tevan of the Ethnic Arts Center presents World Puppetry. Step into an enchanted world as delightful characters come to life through folktales and legends.
"Dora was the recipient of the esteemed Dr. Martin Luther King Community Service Award
this year for her work on behalf of brotherhood programs to children the past 30 years."
Dora leads children of all ages in celebrating the seventh in the 12 days of Christmas with a special Christmas Traditions celebration.
Shows: SHOEMAKER AND THE ELVES-Puppet Show of generosity and hope
DANCE OF THE SUGARPLUM FAIRIES from the Nutcracker Suite-
Children's Participatory Pantomime
T'WAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS- Puppet Show
PARTICIPATORY CHRISTMAS SONG-DANCES: Christmas is Coming!,
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Santa Claus is Coming to Town,
Jingle Bells, and Silent Night.
A FAMILY SHOW including children with 30 minute attention span.
Puppeteer Dora Tevan, Founder and Director of the Ethnic Arts Center has brought cultures alive since 1978 with thousands of programs including Workshops, Birthday Parties, Puppet Shows, Teacher Trainings, and International Festivals. She lives here in Rockport in a 1740 Saltbox with her husband Corey, Owner/Artist of the Corey Tevan Gallery at 17 Mt. Pleasant St. and their daughter Angelraven.
Brian King & Friends - Brian King from “What Time Is It, Mr. Fox?” offers an eclectic sound, blending pop, folk, blues, cabaret, Celtic and Middle Eastern flavors.
Singer-songwriter, Brian King has been a staple at New Years Rockport Eve for more than a decade, whether solo or with his band, What Time Is It, Mr. Fox?
His gender defying voice has been compared to Jeff Buckley, Bessie Smith and Annie Lennox. In 2008 King's song "Cold Rain" was recorded by “Soul Queen of New Orleans,” Irma Thomas, on her Grammy nominated CD "Simply Grand." Rolling Stone and The Village Voice highlighted "Cold Rain" in their album reviews and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette declared the song "a little musical masterpiece. If its gentle passion doesn't move you, get a heart transplant.” Edge Miami praises King's music as "an unforgettable musical, theatrical and emotional experience."
King will perform solo and with special guests, delivering his original songs and new spins on classics by Leonard Cohen, Billie Holiday, Laura Nyro, and others.
http://www.myspace.com/whattimeisitmrfox
Wildest Dreams - Afro Pop - Reggae - Calypso - Funky Soul
Wildest Dreams members hail from Caribbean, South America, Japan & the US, melding their diverse music and cultural experiences into a dynamically fresh sound. The group has created an exciting, world beat style featuring powerful vocals, contagious rhythms and a message of harmony that blends elements of Afro-pop, reggae, calypso and funky soul. Fronted by the spirited vocals of Alice Johnson, (described by the late maestro Leonard Bernstein as "Superb"), Boston-based Wildest Dreams has performed at festivals, theatres, clubs, colleges and special events throughout the Northeastern U. S. since 1989. The band's first CD, "One Voice!” garnered excellent reviews, airplay throughout New England and a concert tour of Aruba. Their latest CD is a musical journey entitled "Peace Planet". Featuring soaring harmonies, compelling rhythms and imaginative arrangements, it continues their passion for blending together music from different cultures. After 19 years and 900 shows, Wildest Dreams has earned their reputation for extremely dynamic performances and an undeniable spirit; easily cutting across generational and cultural divides.
No performance - set up time for Jah Spirit
Jah Spirit – Reggae Band
Since 1984, Jah Spirit' music has sent a message of peace and freedom while celebrating social consciousness and universality among all peoples. Under the dynamic leadership of writer, composer, singer Ras Michael I, the group blends an African-Reggae beat with elements of calypso jazz, blues and rock. Ras Michael, a native of Trinidad, captivates his audiences with spellbinding lyrics and a stage presence that has been described as charismatic, highly energetic and spirited. Interaction between the audience and the musicians is a recognized trademark of Jah Spirit. This band presents an unforgettable stage show - not just a concert. The band's accomplishments include nomination for the prestigious Boston Music Awards outstanding reggae band, repeat performances at Boston's celebrated "First Night" extravaganza and several opening shows for Jimmy Cliff and Toots and the Maytals. Jah Spirit was the first reggae band to be placed on the New England Foundation for the Arts Roster of recommended and endorsed performers. Jah Spirit's appeal reaches across the many boundaries of music appreciation as exhibited by the wide variety of venues where they have been invited to perform. These include nightclubs, schools, weddings, celebrations, hotels, museums and parties.
Coro Stella Maris – Medieval, Renaissance and Early Baroque Choir
Coro Stella Maris – Medieval, Renaissance and Early Baroque Choir Founded in the fall of 1997, Coro Stella Maris was formed to explore music of the Medieval, Renaissance and early Baroque eras with performances distinguished by creativity and artistry. The choir aims to capture the spirit of the music with a blend of discipline and verve, bringing to life a range of choral composition that is too rarely performed. Coro Stella Maris has performed choral repertoire from the early Renaissance – Dufay, Josquin - through the mid-Baroque - Byrd, Praetorius, Sweelinck - with excursions into the 20th century through works that take as their inspiration the works of these earlier periods such as those of Pärt and Tavener. We have also included plainchant and relevant instrumental works on many of our programs, which have even included some late Baroque and Romantic works. The group lets down its collective hair in the summer for the annual Pops! program which features American masters such as Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, and Harold Arlen. New Year's Eve singers: Sue Lupo, Christine Draper, Anne Hyde, Deb Boling, Barbara Boles, Patricia Dillon, Jes Perry, Matt Dorman, Robert Cornell, Ben Skerritt, Neal Currie, Mike Pallazola, Shawn Torrisi-Hennessy.
Coro Stella Maris is composed of a select group of singers from Boston's North Shore and directed by Amelia LeClair, who was appointed in May 2005. Amelia received her Bachelor's in Music Theory and Composition from UMass Boston in 1975 and her masters degree from New England Conservatory in 2003, studying with Simon Carrington in choral conducting. She made her conducting debut in Jordan Hall in March of 2002. She is now director of choirs at Church of St. Andrew in Marblehead, Director of Schola Nocturna, a compline choir at the Episcopal Parish of the Messiah in Newton, and is the founder and director of Capella Clausura, an ensemble of women's voices and period instruments specializing in music written by women from the 8th century to the present day.
Patti Pike is Assistant Director for Special Programs. Patti teaches middle school chorus and high school madrigals in Rockport MA. She teaches music for the Art Harbor Fine Arts Camp also in Rockport. Patti founded the women’s a cappella chorus, Sorellanza, singing music from all repertories and countries. She is the choral director for the Annisquam Village Players in Annisquam, MA. Patti studied voice with Laurie Monahan at Longy School of Music. She is a former soprano for Coro Stella Maris. Patti worked as an organ builder at C. B. Fisk of Gloucester for 18 years. She also has designed and built Gothic harps and Hurdy-Gurdys. Patti teaches private voice lessons to children and adults. www.corostellamaris.org
'leven - A Cappella Woman's Ensemble
'Leven is an a cappella ensemble of Cape Ann women who perform dynamic songs of various times and cultural traditions.
This ever-evolving ensemble originated in 1992 as a group of eleven enlightened ladies under the inspiration of performer and teacher, Dawn Pratson.
Presently, two founding members of 'Leven, Pat Maloney-Brown and Caroline Haines, join with Anne Hyde, Alison Landoni, Kristina Martin and Sheryl Reed in the original group's refreshing spirit of light, life and oo-la-la!
Bagpipes & Drums - Members of the Stuart Highlanders Pipe Band A Proud Tradition
Matthew Phelps began piping at the age of eight under the instruction of Pipe Major Thomas Shearer, a graduate of the pipe major's course at Edinburgh Castle taught by the legendary Willie Ross. He later attended the Gaelic College of Celtic Arts and Crafts in Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. There he studied under Ed Neigh, Bob Worrall, Bruce Gandy, John Walsh, Fred Morrison, and R. S. Macdonald among other influential pipers of our time. Matthew also attended Saint Andrews Presbyterian College on scholarship for piping and graduated in 2005 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree. Matthew has competed throughout the Eastern United States as well as in Canada and Scotland. In 1998 he placed first in the Eastern United States Pipe Band Association rankings for grade 1 and was promoted to open or professional competitive status in 1999. Phelps has played with the Trumbull and District Pipe Band of Connecticut, The Gaelic College Pipe Band of Nova Scotia, the Saint Andrews College Pipe Band of North Carolina, the Tulach Ard Pipe Band of Massachusetts, and the Halifax Regional Police Pipes & Drums of Nova Scotia. He also was a member of the Pipes & Drums of the 78^th Highlanders when he worked as a re-enactor at the Citadel National Historic Site in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Phelps is currently the Pipe Major of the Stuart Highlanders(grade IV) of Wilmington, Massachusetts. Phelps has played at hundreds of events including weddings, funerals, birthday parties, trade shows, Burns Suppers, bachelor parties, summer camp festivities, clam bakes, graduations, grand openings, and political campaign marches. He has opened concerts for Niamh Parsons, John Whelan, J. P. Cormier, and the Norwalk Youth Symphony. He has played in New Orleans during Mardi Gras and at Brunnenburg Castle in Italy. Phelps has taught students to play the pipes in New England, North Carolina, Alaska, and in Canada. John Whittaker began drumming in Rockport in 1978, where High School Band director Jim Davidson was kind enough to let him bash away on the school set. Schoolmate and Elvis impersonator Paige Poole gave him his first drum lesson there as well. Two years later, he took formal snare lessons in Oakland, ME from Harold Breen, a rudimental expert and percussionist. In 1982 he studied with the late renowned drum set player, author and teacher Alan Dawson. John was the house drummer at Green Street Station in the mid-eighties and played in various groups including Just Visiting, Milo Jones, The Geoff Pango Band, sharing billing with Ritchie Havens, Don McLean and Bilbo the Singing Dog. He also played with The Drywall Screw, a band described by his father as, "The worst crap I have ever heard in my life! It's not even music!". Shifting gears, he studied North Indian Classical Drumming for 4 years with the late Pandit Shashi Nayak. In 1992 John settled into the art of Highland snare drumming, joining the Stuart Highlanders for 5 years and studying under champion drummer Donald MacLeod. Since then he has competed solos success- fully in Grade 3, and has played with several bands, notably the Rhode Island Highlanders. From 2002 he has been with the Stuarts as they've grown successful outfits in Grades 5 (beginning grade), 4 and 3. Currently, John plays under Matt Phelps in the Grade 4 band. For more information visit: www.stuarthighlandpipeband.com
Mary Douyard - Acoustic Mix
Mary Douyard has been entertaining with New Year’s Rockport Eve since 1998. Mary is performing solo this year on her guitar with her wonderful voice. Arrangements include, but are not limited to rock, blues and folk and maybe even a little country from the 60's to the present. She is also a talented artist and you can find her work at the Michael Stoffa Gallery, Main Street, Rockport.
REVISED BIO & DESCRIPTION OF PERFORMANCE COMING SOON!
Tom Eaton & Pick 3 - Bluegrass, Country, Blues, Country Music
PICK 3 is a group of acoustic "pickers" and singers, all with a passion for American roots music. They play a lively mix of Bluegrass, Country, Blues and Celtic music. Delivering fine picking combined with strong vocals, they weave through a diverse and entertaining program sharing a genuine warmth, enthusiasm, and sensitivity. Tom Eaton (guitar & vocals) has brought his music to more than fifteen foreign countries, traveling through Europe, the Caribbean and the Americas. He toured extensively with bands from the Rocky Mountain region; performed with Tim O’Brian, Country Gazette, Newgrass Revival among many others. Prior to moving east while living in Colorado, Tom was a founding member of "Everybody & His Brother", and then went on to form "Generic Bluegrass". Tom's prowess on the fretboard has brought him into a wide variety of performance venues including television, radio, festivals, concerts, and recording projects, most recently called in to provide music on over 12 shows for the syndicated National Public Radio program “Says You”.
Pat Conlon (mandolin, harmonica, & vocals) has been a performer on the local Cape Ann music scene for over thirty years. He has performed a wide variety of musical genres and styles including blues and rock with the local favorites, The Gumby Bros. and Megawatt Blues Crushers, swing music with Backyard Swing as well as bluegrass with Blue Horizon and Old Cold Tater, of which he was a founding member. He has been featured as a guest performer with local luminaries Chick Marston and Ellen Ford, Daisy Nell and Capt. Stan, Fozzie Hill, Fly Amero, and many others.
Nick Aparo (bass) did his undergraduate and graduate classical studies at Boston University with a major in performance on bass. Nick performs these days playing classical, jazz, blues, and other styles with both big and small groups. This energetic musician brings a fresh creative force to PICK 3 and drives us all by boldly venturing in new directions. www.pick3.org
Livin' on Luck - Classic Rock
Tom O'Donnell - guitar, keyboards, vocals - Tom has played classic rock since the days of the Everly Brothers and James Brown. With his brother, John, he did the grand tour of the Surf Nantasket and other New England classic gig spots. Ann O'Donnell - vocals - Ann previously sang with Canvas Sky, a classic rock dance band. Sean Callahan – electric guitar & vocals – Sean’s been playing Rock “N Roll in the New England area for more than 20 years.
The trio has performed regularly at the MelDiva Coffehouse in Franklin, MA; the Rockport Acoustic Festival; the Halibut State Park Summer Sounds Series; to name a few venues.
Don't Go Home Yet!
Happy New Year - See You Next Year!!!
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