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:: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: I am very excited to tell you that I was one of the winners of the Philadelphia Songwriters Project Contest! The prize is the opportunity to play at Musikfest in Bethlehem, PA, in August; this is a huge festival that takes over the entire town for ten days, with musical acts ranging from Avril Lavigne to Jethro Tull, from Janis Ian to Live, from Phil Vassar to Christian McBride. Once I know our date and time slot, Irsquo;ll be sure to include it on the web site and our next mailer, in case you feel like filling up for the drive to Bethlehem, PA. So here are our upcoming shows, and I want you to know that it simply makes my day to see your beautiful faces when we play. I hope you can fit us into your busy summer schedule! Saturday, June 28...Ashland Coffee & Tea, 8-11 p.m., 798-1702, $8, duo, non-smoking. Please join us for an evening of music in this fantastic listening room! This came up suddenly; Elizabeth Cook was scheduled to perform but had to cancel due to a death in her family. We send our thoughts and prayers to Elizabeth and her family, and I encourage you to come see her when she’s able to return to Ashland. If you’ve never been here, and even if you have, you’ll marvel at the amazing sound quality that George Garrett creates; your tummy will enjoy the delicious, homemade sandwiches, soups and quiche. And don’t forget the milkshakes in a wide range of flavors. Fri., July 4...Happy Independence Day! As Tim Russert used to say, what a country! Private party. Sat., July 5...private party in Deltaville. See? We’ll even travel for a private party. If you’re interested in having live music for your special event, send me an email and we’ll work it out! Sat., July 12...another private party. Tues., July 15...Library Park, 2nd and Main Sts., 12-1, duo, free. How we love this tradition, and we hope you will embrace it with us. Bring your lunch and relax with some music in this absolute gem of a park, right in the heart of the city. The beautiful canopy of trees will keep you cool, the fountain will accompany us as we play, and you can check the hour on the helpful clock that reminds us ÒIt’s Time to Read.Ó We just love the Friends of Library Park, who make this concert possible, and we hope you’ll join us! If the weather looks iffy, check my web site for more info. http://www.susangreenbaum.com Fri., Aug. 1...private party. Tues., Aug. 5...Dumbarton Library, 7:00, 6800 Staples Mill Road, 262-6507, solo, non-smoking, free. It’s another Tuesday, and it’s another performance at a libraryÑhow lucky am I?! Very lucky! Bring the kids, the parents, the grandparents, the neighbors! This will be a lovely way to spend your Tuesday evening, with a little music, surrounded by books! Enjoy those long days while we can! Thurs., Aug. 7...Bethlehem Musikfest, http://www.musikfest.org. This is the big event I mentioned earlier, and our prize for winning the Philadelphia Songwriters Project contest is a chance to perform as part of this huge, impressive festival. I’ll update the web site as soon as I find out when and where we’ll play. That way, if you’re inclined to head north for Musikfest, or if you have friends in the area, you’ll know where to find us. Fri., Aug. 8...The Farmhouse at Manakin Road, 8:30-10:00, 784-2224, 1840 Manakin Road, Manakin-Sabot, duo. You deserve a treat. I know you do. Dining at the Farmhouse is certainly quite a treat, not only because the food is amazing and affordable, but also because the outdoor setting is simply like paradise. Inside, it’s beautiful, too! We had such a perfect evening there in May, and I hope you’ll join us here for a fresh and sumptuous summer meal and fresh, sumptuous summer music! You can find the menu, directions and other pretty pictures at http://www.thefarmhouseatmanakinrd.com. You may have known this location by its former name, the Foxhead Inn. The Farmhouse has all new owners and management. Sat., Aug. 9...The Homestead, Hot Springs, VA, 1-866-354-4653 toll-free. Yes, THAT Homestead! We’re really excited to be part of this concert series in August, and I will add more info as I get it. For now, if you’re thinking of taking an in-state vacation, come luxuriate at the Homestead and enjoy our concert as part of your stay. Visit http://www.thehomestead.com for more information. Fri., Aug. 22...Obrigado, 8-11, 109 W. Main St., downtown Louisa, 23093, 540-967-9447, $10, duo, non-smoking. As I learn my Virginia geography and visit a wide range of counties, I’m excited to discover that Obrigado in Louisa is near Lake Anna. If you’re at Lake Anna and want to enjoy a simply fabulous meal, come to Obrigado! Would you like music with that? Come see us on Friday night, August 22! We always have a blast, and you can verify this with the wonderful folks who run the place! Sat., Aug. 23...private party. Thurs., Aug. 28...Edgar Allan Poe Museum, 6-9 p.m., 1914-16 E. Main St., 648-5523, or 888-21E-APOE (!), duo. How cool is this?! The Poe Museum has “Unhappy Hour in the Enchanted Garden,” unhappy in name only, in homage to the museum namesake’s deliciously bleak and chilling stories. Come for free admission to the museum, tours, light refreshments, cash bar, and us playing music for you! All ages are welcome, and this is a beautiful little stone building with stories you just have to explore. http://poemuseum.org Fri., Aug. 29...Grandpa Eddie’s BBQ, 8:30, 270-RIBS, 11129 Three Chopt Rd. (at Three Chopt and Cox), duo, non-smoking in the dining room. Let me tell you, I’m already starting to plan what I’ll eat here, because I have so many great choices, and even vegetarians have great options! At a BBQ place! This wonderful, welcoming room is fantastic, and the folks who work here will make you feel right at home. So will we! Sat., Aug. 30...private party. And peeking into September, we’ll return to the James Center on September 4, to welcome you back from Labor Day Weekend and help you gently glide into the it’s-not-summer-anymore mindset. We’ll do our best to make the transition as painless as possible! We’ll also be back at the White Hawk Café on September 12.
Please call all venues before venturing out, just to make sure. Things can change quickly, and sometimes I’m not able to update the web site as quickly as things can change. |