Colorscape announces festival lineup
NORWICH – You don’t have to travel far for some great, free musical entertainment, especially if you make plans to attend this year’s 14th Annual Colorscape Chenango Arts Festival on Saturday, Sept. 6 and Sunday, Sept. 7.
The musical lineup is complete and includes a stunning mix of folk, jazz, bluegrass, a cappella, rock n’ roll, blues, and acoustical singer-songwriters in a free outdoor festival located in East and West Parks in downtown Norwich. The lineup of performers gracing the NBT Main Stage includes:
SATURDAY
10 a.m. Ron Palmer & Mark Sherwood
11 a.m. Maura Kennedy (solo)
11:30 a.m.Pete Kennedy (solo)
Noon The Kennedys
1 p.m. Ellis Paul
2 p.m. Leni Stern & “The African Project”
3:30 p.m. Dennis Gruenling & Steve Guyger with “The Little Walter Tribute”
5 p.m. Gandalf Murphy & the Slambovian Circus of Dreams
SUNDAY
11 a.m. Gospel Show with various performers
Noon Brooks Williams
1 p.m. The Kennedys
2 p.m. Vance Gilbert
3 p.m. The Angel Band
4 p.m. Gandalf Murphy & the Slambovian Circus of Dreams
The lineup of musicians is arranged by Ken Millet, owner of the well-renown Night Eagle Café located at 200 State Street in Binghamton. The caliber of performers at this year’s Colorscape is truly impressive, and you get to see them all for free.
Returning to Colorscape for the fifth year, Gandalf Murphy & The Slambovian Circus of Dreams brings music that can “heal what ails ya.” They fumble onto stage, talk freely to the audience as if they knew you forever, tell you their names (“just so you know who’s playin’ for ya”) and then proceed to take you away. The music is simple and relatively straight forward, very familiar yet strangely unique and transporting. These good thieves steal freely from the music they love, all kinds of music.
Angel Band makes big noise. Loud noise. Boisterous, sad, sweet, goofy, glorious and angelic. Any which way you look at it this stuff gets your attention. Whether it’s the crazy tight three part harmony, the killer backup playing, the stories, the passion or the compassion, it gets your attention. The core of the band is held by the three singers: Nancy Josephson, Jen Schonwald and Kathleen Weber. All are experienced on lead and backup vocals. The love of the sound that three female voices make together is at the center of this group. The chord rules the day. Both mystical and elemental when the three hit “it” the hair on the back of your neck’s gonna stand up.
Vance Gilbert burst onto the singer/songwriter scene in the early 90’s when the buzz started spreading in the folk clubs of Boston about an ex-jazz singer who was knocking ‘em dead at open mikes. The word spread of this Philadelphia-area born and raised performer to New York, and then soon after Gilbert took audiences across the country by storm. At the heart of everything Vance Gilbert does there are the twin towers of his compelling artistry – his voice and his guitar.
The story of Pete and Maura Kennedy’s personal and professional relationship, now in its second decade, is somewhere between fate and a fairytale. How else can you explain a chance meeting in Austin between two East Coast-born musicians that immediately sparked a song writing collaboration, a first date at Buddy Holly’s grave, an enduring romance, and a creative partnership that radiates warmth, positive energy, and captivating music?
“Stop. Look,” says The Village Voice, “and above all listen as Brooks Williams whomps his way through percussive, string-bending blues. Then wait for him to switch from slide to quieter explorations of longing and night fears, indecision and stormy weather.” Guitar pyrotechnics may not be what you’d expect from a singer/songwriter in the contemporary folk music community whose influences include the blues, but that’s what you get. Music critic Shawn Linderman observed,”It took Brooks about seven seconds to blow my mind with his guitar skills. His very first song showcased his mastery of slides, hammer-ons, fingerpicking, and chords in a fiesta of sound. I’ve never seen anyone move so fluidly on the instrument. Personality-wise, Williams is very bright, up-tone, funny and friendly...”
Dennis Gruenling is “a leading light among the new generation of harp players” (Blues Revue Magazine). After spending some time in New Orleans in the early 90’s, he’s been laying down some of the best blues & roots harmonica on the East Coast for 15 years now. Along the way, Gruenling has shared the stage with many top names in the blues world. On board for the Little Walter tribute is alumni of the legendary Jimmy Rogers Band - Steve Guyger.
The simple beauty of Leni Stern’s music is what you notice first. Then one becomes quickly aware that she is not interested in rarefied music, cloaked in mystery and obscure references either musical or literary. Instead, Leni uses the jazz vernacular and song lyric to be emotionally clear. The honesty is unexpected; the music, compelling. The three-time winner of the coveted Gibson Award for Best Female Jazz Guitarist (1996-97-98) is “tracking territory virtually unknown to women in jazz” (Jazziz). Guitar Player adds that “Leni has an inner strength and confidence that is communicated on her instrument with quiet power.”
Ellis Paul is one of the leading voices in America’s thriving singer-songwriter/folk circuit. He was a principle leader in what has become known as the Boston school of songwriting, an urbane, literate folk-pop style that helped ignite the folk revival of the 1990s. Though he remains among the most pop-friendly of today’s singer-songwriters, his songs regularly appear in hit movie and TV soundtracks.
Local favorites, Ron Palmer and Mark Sherwood, have been wowing everyone with their incredible instrumentals. Back by popular demand, they return to Colorscape again this year. The two Chenango County guitarists, each with his own unique style, have been collaborating since 2004 and have found that together each tune they play is better than the one before.
Times are approximate and subject to change without notice. NBT Bank, The Follett Foundation, Inc., and The Greater Norwich Foundation, Inc. sponsor the NBT Main Stage, along with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, administered by the Chenango County Council of the Arts.
There is also a Children’s Stage sponsored by Target Stores in the East Park that will feature Elizabeth Orleski, djembe instructor and performer presents “African Drum Jam for Children.”
Located on the greens of East and West Parks in the city of Norwich, Colorscape features over 90 juried artists and crafters selling their wares in an interactive atmosphere that includes artist demonstrations, literary and arts activities for all ages, student art exhibits, a competitive poetry slam and the finest in creative food.
For more information, see www.colorscape.org.
The musical lineup is complete and includes a stunning mix of folk, jazz, bluegrass, a cappella, rock n’ roll, blues, and acoustical singer-songwriters in a free outdoor festival located in East and West Parks in downtown Norwich. The lineup of performers gracing the NBT Main Stage includes:
SATURDAY
10 a.m. Ron Palmer & Mark Sherwood
11 a.m. Maura Kennedy (solo)
11:30 a.m.Pete Kennedy (solo)
Noon The Kennedys
1 p.m. Ellis Paul
2 p.m. Leni Stern & “The African Project”
3:30 p.m. Dennis Gruenling & Steve Guyger with “The Little Walter Tribute”
5 p.m. Gandalf Murphy & the Slambovian Circus of Dreams
SUNDAY
11 a.m. Gospel Show with various performers
Noon Brooks Williams
1 p.m. The Kennedys
2 p.m. Vance Gilbert
3 p.m. The Angel Band
4 p.m. Gandalf Murphy & the Slambovian Circus of Dreams
The lineup of musicians is arranged by Ken Millet, owner of the well-renown Night Eagle Café located at 200 State Street in Binghamton. The caliber of performers at this year’s Colorscape is truly impressive, and you get to see them all for free.
Returning to Colorscape for the fifth year, Gandalf Murphy & The Slambovian Circus of Dreams brings music that can “heal what ails ya.” They fumble onto stage, talk freely to the audience as if they knew you forever, tell you their names (“just so you know who’s playin’ for ya”) and then proceed to take you away. The music is simple and relatively straight forward, very familiar yet strangely unique and transporting. These good thieves steal freely from the music they love, all kinds of music.
Angel Band makes big noise. Loud noise. Boisterous, sad, sweet, goofy, glorious and angelic. Any which way you look at it this stuff gets your attention. Whether it’s the crazy tight three part harmony, the killer backup playing, the stories, the passion or the compassion, it gets your attention. The core of the band is held by the three singers: Nancy Josephson, Jen Schonwald and Kathleen Weber. All are experienced on lead and backup vocals. The love of the sound that three female voices make together is at the center of this group. The chord rules the day. Both mystical and elemental when the three hit “it” the hair on the back of your neck’s gonna stand up.
Vance Gilbert burst onto the singer/songwriter scene in the early 90’s when the buzz started spreading in the folk clubs of Boston about an ex-jazz singer who was knocking ‘em dead at open mikes. The word spread of this Philadelphia-area born and raised performer to New York, and then soon after Gilbert took audiences across the country by storm. At the heart of everything Vance Gilbert does there are the twin towers of his compelling artistry – his voice and his guitar.
The story of Pete and Maura Kennedy’s personal and professional relationship, now in its second decade, is somewhere between fate and a fairytale. How else can you explain a chance meeting in Austin between two East Coast-born musicians that immediately sparked a song writing collaboration, a first date at Buddy Holly’s grave, an enduring romance, and a creative partnership that radiates warmth, positive energy, and captivating music?
“Stop. Look,” says The Village Voice, “and above all listen as Brooks Williams whomps his way through percussive, string-bending blues. Then wait for him to switch from slide to quieter explorations of longing and night fears, indecision and stormy weather.” Guitar pyrotechnics may not be what you’d expect from a singer/songwriter in the contemporary folk music community whose influences include the blues, but that’s what you get. Music critic Shawn Linderman observed,”It took Brooks about seven seconds to blow my mind with his guitar skills. His very first song showcased his mastery of slides, hammer-ons, fingerpicking, and chords in a fiesta of sound. I’ve never seen anyone move so fluidly on the instrument. Personality-wise, Williams is very bright, up-tone, funny and friendly...”
Dennis Gruenling is “a leading light among the new generation of harp players” (Blues Revue Magazine). After spending some time in New Orleans in the early 90’s, he’s been laying down some of the best blues & roots harmonica on the East Coast for 15 years now. Along the way, Gruenling has shared the stage with many top names in the blues world. On board for the Little Walter tribute is alumni of the legendary Jimmy Rogers Band - Steve Guyger.
The simple beauty of Leni Stern’s music is what you notice first. Then one becomes quickly aware that she is not interested in rarefied music, cloaked in mystery and obscure references either musical or literary. Instead, Leni uses the jazz vernacular and song lyric to be emotionally clear. The honesty is unexpected; the music, compelling. The three-time winner of the coveted Gibson Award for Best Female Jazz Guitarist (1996-97-98) is “tracking territory virtually unknown to women in jazz” (Jazziz). Guitar Player adds that “Leni has an inner strength and confidence that is communicated on her instrument with quiet power.”
Ellis Paul is one of the leading voices in America’s thriving singer-songwriter/folk circuit. He was a principle leader in what has become known as the Boston school of songwriting, an urbane, literate folk-pop style that helped ignite the folk revival of the 1990s. Though he remains among the most pop-friendly of today’s singer-songwriters, his songs regularly appear in hit movie and TV soundtracks.
Local favorites, Ron Palmer and Mark Sherwood, have been wowing everyone with their incredible instrumentals. Back by popular demand, they return to Colorscape again this year. The two Chenango County guitarists, each with his own unique style, have been collaborating since 2004 and have found that together each tune they play is better than the one before.
Times are approximate and subject to change without notice. NBT Bank, The Follett Foundation, Inc., and The Greater Norwich Foundation, Inc. sponsor the NBT Main Stage, along with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, administered by the Chenango County Council of the Arts.
There is also a Children’s Stage sponsored by Target Stores in the East Park that will feature Elizabeth Orleski, djembe instructor and performer presents “African Drum Jam for Children.”
Located on the greens of East and West Parks in the city of Norwich, Colorscape features over 90 juried artists and crafters selling their wares in an interactive atmosphere that includes artist demonstrations, literary and arts activities for all ages, student art exhibits, a competitive poetry slam and the finest in creative food.
For more information, see www.colorscape.org.
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