In the Still of the Night – Cole Porter and Friends
When: Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 7:30pm
Tickets: Available at Walton Theatre Box Office, from this website or by calling (607) 865-6829. You can also email.
Ticket Prices: Adult $14.00, Seniors $12.00, Families $30.00.
Description: Featuring the beautiful voice of Colby Thomas and the piano accompaniment of Jeremy Wall, this will be an evening of beautiful music from Cole Porter, George Gershwin, Irving Berlin and more. Colby is a college professor, has directed numerous classical, jazz and other music productions as well as major roles in musicals here and abroad (she was Christine in Andrew Lloyd Webber's German production of Phantom of the Opera).
Jeremy was one of the founding members of the 1970's jazz fusion band Spyro Gyra. He has been nominated for several Grammys as a producer, pianist and composer, including his Grammy nomination for his composition "Shakedown", nominated for "Best Pop Instrumental". Jeremy also teaches at SUNY Oneonta.
An evening not to be missed.
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Red, White, and Bluegrass
When: Sunday, February 19, 2012 at 6:00pm
Tickets: Admission free, donations gratefully accepted.
Description: Area musicians Larry Jamieson (guitar), Tim Bartz (bass), jeanne Bennet-O’Dea (fiddle, mandolin, banjolin), and Bill Seneschal (banjo, 12 string guitar) form an old timey bluegrass group that delights audiences with a blend of old standard mountain tunes, Americana, pop tunes, folk and southern gospel. All members also do vocals.
Come enjoy the music and desserts and beverages.
The Gawler Family
When: Saturday, March 10, 2012 at 7:30pm
Tickets: Available at Walton Theatre Box Office, from this website or by calling (607) 865-6829. You can also email.
Ticket Prices: Adult $14.00, Seniors $12.00, Families $30.00.
Description: John and Ellen Gawler and their daughters Molly, Edith, and Elsie Gawler, bring an assortment of old and new sounds from many folk traditions. They accompany their warm interweaving family harmonies with fiddles, banjo, wooden banjo, cello, guitar, ukulele and piano – as well as a few surprises.
The Gawlers have earned a place in the hearts of audiences all over for their infectious spirit and sparkling musicianship to the merriment of folks of all ages.
Visit The Gawlers at: sites.google.com/site/gawlerfamily2/home
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Carolann Solebello & Pat Wictor
When: Sunday, March 18, 2012 at 6:00pm
Tickets: Admission free, donations gratefully accepted.
Description: Most familiar to audiences as a founding member of Red Molly. Carolann returned to solo performance in 2010 with the clarity and conviction of her velvety alto vocals. Her solo CD release, Just Across the Water showcases her clean voice and smart lyrics with a compilation of songs that are fun and whimsical, sassy, and interestingly refreshing. Her most recent solo release (2011) is Threshold.
Come enjoy the music and desserts and beverages.
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Banshee
When: Sunday, April 15, 2012 at 6:00pm
Tickets: Admission free, donations gratefully accepted.
Description: The group, composed of John Potocnik on fiddle, Carol Mandigo on guitar, and Dave Raphaelson on guitar and banjo play a mix of Celtic, French Canadian, and old time fiddle tunes with some old time country harmony and ferocious flatpicking.
Come enjoy the music and desserts and beverages.
Susquehanna String Band
When: Saturday, April 21, 2012 at 7:30pm
Tickets: Available at Walton Theatre Box Office, from this website or by calling (607) 865-6829. You can also email.
Ticket Prices: Adult $14.00, Seniors $12.00, Families $30.00.
Description: 32 years performing together, Dan Duggan, John Kirk, and Rick Bunting bring an unbelievable mix of talent on a great range of instruments – Rick with his vocals along with banjo, lap dulcimer, concertina, and flute; Dan a National Hammered Dulcimer Champion; and John, known for his great voice as well as fiddle, mandolin, banjo, and guitar.
A fantastic mix of traditional and original music.
Visit their website: www.susquehannastringband.com
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Driftwood
When: Sunday, May 20, 2012 at 6:00pm
Tickets: Admission free, donations gratefully accepted.
Description: Multi talented blend of musicians who bring traditional roots music to a whole new level, creating a truly unique sound by blending old time folk with modern and world music. A fast-rising force to be reckoned with!
Come enjoy the music and desserts and beverages.