ROCHESTER – Fans of Martin Sexton might remember the acoustic dynamo that opened for Sexton at The Rochester Opera House – Dan Walker. He’s opened for other names like Livingston Taylor and Jeffrey Gaines, but on Friday July 1 Dan Walker opens for none other than you! Right on Wakefield Street – where The Governor’s Inn Acoustic Fridays on the Front Lawn series takes place from 7 to 10pm.
Known as one of the finest singer / songwriters on the Seacoast, Dan Walker sings and plays his own songs from the heart. Fans of familiar artists Jack Johnson and Dave Matthews will find musical kinship with Walker and his style. He has also been described to be “one badass mo-fo on the guitar!” A furious picker and relentless strummer with a knack of turning the body of his acoustic guitar into a glorified hand-drum, Walker is the real deal. The music he puts out is fun, impressive, sharp, poignant, and often ”foot-stompin' and head-shakin'”.
Originally from Indiana, Walker’s songs evoke a strong sense of home while simultaneously conveying the compulsion to ramble. He has performed in at least 15 different states, and his style seems appropriate in just about any geographic context, from New England to the Midwest to the Deep South. In his song “Hit the Road,” the fourth track on his CD “Airplane,” Walker rattles off a number of cities and states where he has played, including Indiana; New Orleans; Fort Collins, Col.; Nashville, Tenn.; Boise, Id.; and California.
The Acoustic Fridays on the Front Lawn series at The Governor’s Inn is a shine or rain event (under the big top out back), offers the full menu from Spaulding Steak & Ale and is primarily sponsored by Federal Savings Bank and Associates in Family Dentistry. For more information and a complete list and links of the entire Summer Music Series at The Governor’s Inn, visit http://www.governorsinn.com/
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Adam Ezra Group to headline weekend of music in Rochester
The second weekend of The Summer Music Series from the garden stages of The Governor's Inn brings a lively combination of acoustic, alternative jam, and a big name roots and rock band, The Adam Ezra Group. All shows are free, with varying times as stated below.
On Thursday, June 23, Matt Gelinas and his band 'Hopeless Folk' will stage their weekly big beat favorites gig in front of the Spaulding Steak & Ale Restaurant from 6-9 p.m. On Friday, June 24, Ken Veno performs his happy hour style of music from 7-10 p.m., also on the front lawn, or in the case of inclement weather, on the courtyard under the Inn's big tent. All events are rain or shine.
On Saturday night, June 25, 'Vessel,' an up and coming alternative jam band, will kick it up from the garden stage of The Cafe at the Governor's Inn from 7-10 p.m., with a full menu available from Spaulding Steak & Ale.
Then on Sunday, June 26, the Adam Ezra Group will showcase their new styled acoustic rock that has taken Boston by storm and then moved on to the national level. Known for his muscular, Bruce Springsteen style of voice, Adam Ezra was dubbed by VH1 to be "one of the most promising songwriters to come along in years... with the craftsmanship and insight to become a major voice in American music." Ezra has in fact been said to be the confluence of Bruce Springsteen, Dave Matthews, James Taylor, and Jack Johnson. And his energy combines all four. "Adam Ezra writes with the heart of a troubadour and sings like a rock star," wrote reviewer Catie Curtis. According to Jack Casey, General Manager of 88.9 WERS "After two hours of almost nonstop playing, Adam Ezra still gave everything he had to the audience. Not since Springsteen and Bono have I seen a lead singer with his talent and Charisma."
Ezra is also known for his lyrics. Alternate Root Magazine wrote "You immediately get two things out of Adam Ezra's music. One, he's a damn good songwriter surrounded by a formidable cast of players. Two, he's thinking about things on a different level... he is one brilliant singer/songwriter."
Ezra's songs often revolve around the common thread of finding the courage to follow one's own unique path through life. This thread is pulled from Adam's life of traveling the world and helping others find their path and driving force through music and activism. This theme is brought to the forefront with his songs "Miss Hallelujah" and "Takin' Off Today," the latter describing a young couple bravely breaking ties with the small town they grew up in. Adam then admits to pushing his own boundaries of perspective with "Soldier," a song from the point of view of an American serving in the Middle East.
"As a political writer my thoughts are always with our brothers and sisters serving over seas. I spent some time volunteering for the relief effort in Kosovo where I was working side-by-side with Marines and UN peacekeepers. Also throughout the past decade of touring I have had the honor of connecting and talking to many of our service men and women. I am fascinated by the intensity they face everyday, knowing that the worst could happen at any moment, even while performing the most routine tasks.
The Adam Ezra Group will perform from 4-7 p.m., rain or shine, with a full menu available, and donations for the band are encouraged. The Sunday Garden Concerts are brought forth by Center Stage Sponsor MetroCast. Other sponsors for the Music Series are Associates in Family Dentistry, Federal Savings Bank, Spence & Mathews Insurance, Bourque's Flooring, Animal Health Center, Burke's Tree Service, Artstream and Studley Flower Gardens.
For more information, band links, and a full schedule of the Summer Music Series, visit http://www.governorsinn.com/ or call (603) 332-0107.
On Thursday, June 23, Matt Gelinas and his band 'Hopeless Folk' will stage their weekly big beat favorites gig in front of the Spaulding Steak & Ale Restaurant from 6-9 p.m. On Friday, June 24, Ken Veno performs his happy hour style of music from 7-10 p.m., also on the front lawn, or in the case of inclement weather, on the courtyard under the Inn's big tent. All events are rain or shine.
On Saturday night, June 25, 'Vessel,' an up and coming alternative jam band, will kick it up from the garden stage of The Cafe at the Governor's Inn from 7-10 p.m., with a full menu available from Spaulding Steak & Ale.
Then on Sunday, June 26, the Adam Ezra Group will showcase their new styled acoustic rock that has taken Boston by storm and then moved on to the national level. Known for his muscular, Bruce Springsteen style of voice, Adam Ezra was dubbed by VH1 to be "one of the most promising songwriters to come along in years... with the craftsmanship and insight to become a major voice in American music." Ezra has in fact been said to be the confluence of Bruce Springsteen, Dave Matthews, James Taylor, and Jack Johnson. And his energy combines all four. "Adam Ezra writes with the heart of a troubadour and sings like a rock star," wrote reviewer Catie Curtis. According to Jack Casey, General Manager of 88.9 WERS "After two hours of almost nonstop playing, Adam Ezra still gave everything he had to the audience. Not since Springsteen and Bono have I seen a lead singer with his talent and Charisma."
Ezra is also known for his lyrics. Alternate Root Magazine wrote "You immediately get two things out of Adam Ezra's music. One, he's a damn good songwriter surrounded by a formidable cast of players. Two, he's thinking about things on a different level... he is one brilliant singer/songwriter."
Ezra's songs often revolve around the common thread of finding the courage to follow one's own unique path through life. This thread is pulled from Adam's life of traveling the world and helping others find their path and driving force through music and activism. This theme is brought to the forefront with his songs "Miss Hallelujah" and "Takin' Off Today," the latter describing a young couple bravely breaking ties with the small town they grew up in. Adam then admits to pushing his own boundaries of perspective with "Soldier," a song from the point of view of an American serving in the Middle East.
"As a political writer my thoughts are always with our brothers and sisters serving over seas. I spent some time volunteering for the relief effort in Kosovo where I was working side-by-side with Marines and UN peacekeepers. Also throughout the past decade of touring I have had the honor of connecting and talking to many of our service men and women. I am fascinated by the intensity they face everyday, knowing that the worst could happen at any moment, even while performing the most routine tasks.
The Adam Ezra Group will perform from 4-7 p.m., rain or shine, with a full menu available, and donations for the band are encouraged. The Sunday Garden Concerts are brought forth by Center Stage Sponsor MetroCast. Other sponsors for the Music Series are Associates in Family Dentistry, Federal Savings Bank, Spence & Mathews Insurance, Bourque's Flooring, Animal Health Center, Burke's Tree Service, Artstream and Studley Flower Gardens.
For more information, band links, and a full schedule of the Summer Music Series, visit http://www.governorsinn.com/ or call (603) 332-0107.
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
For Immediate Release
ROCHESTER — The Summer Music Series at The Governor's Inn and Café begins this weekend! The action begins Thursday, June 16th with the Matt Gelinas and Hopeless Folk performing their popular sing a long act out on the front lawn in front of the Spaulding Steak and Ale restaurant at The Governor's Inn from 6 to 9pm. On Friday, Paul Harkins and his accoustic duo will play from the stage stage. In the event of adverse weather, those performance will take place under the courtyard tend behind the restaurant.
On Saturday, June 18th the popular local rock and funk band Seconds to September will perform from the soundstage at The Cafe at The Governor's Inn, where bands will perform every Saturday from 7 to 10pm and Sunday afternoons from 4 to 7pm. This first Sunday act will feature Wooden Eye, a collaboration of veteran musicians from the New England area who put their all into playing blues, beautiful traditional ballads, and crash-and-burn roots rock. This band is pure "Americana." Wooden Eye is comprised of Bob Halperin on guitar, Diddley Bo on mandolin and vocals, Mike "Bullfrog" Rogers, formerly of Roundhouse Blues, on harmonica and vocals, Joe Rogers, drums and percussion, and Dan MacLellan on bass and vocals. http://www.woodeneyemusic.com/
A hearty and diverse menu is at all shows. All events are free (donations appreciated) and shows are schedule shine or rain (under the tent). For more information and a schedule of the full 3 month summer lineup, visit http://www.governorsinn.com/
On Saturday, June 18th the popular local rock and funk band Seconds to September will perform from the soundstage at The Cafe at The Governor's Inn, where bands will perform every Saturday from 7 to 10pm and Sunday afternoons from 4 to 7pm. This first Sunday act will feature Wooden Eye, a collaboration of veteran musicians from the New England area who put their all into playing blues, beautiful traditional ballads, and crash-and-burn roots rock. This band is pure "Americana." Wooden Eye is comprised of Bob Halperin on guitar, Diddley Bo on mandolin and vocals, Mike "Bullfrog" Rogers, formerly of Roundhouse Blues, on harmonica and vocals, Joe Rogers, drums and percussion, and Dan MacLellan on bass and vocals. http://www.woodeneyemusic.com/
A hearty and diverse menu is at all shows. All events are free (donations appreciated) and shows are schedule shine or rain (under the tent). For more information and a schedule of the full 3 month summer lineup, visit http://www.governorsinn.com/
Friday, June 10, 2011
ROCHESTER — Three months and nearly 40 performances of free, live music are planned for the Summer Music Series at The Governor's Inn. Now in its eighth year, the series has expanded to run four evenings a week, Thursday through Sunday. A mix of acoustic, americana, folk, blues, bluegrass, and roots is scheduled, some bands local but others coming from across New England.
The series begins on Thursday, June 16 on the front lawn of The Governor's Inn, in front of the Spaulding Steak & Ale restaurant deck. Thursday and Friday evenings will feature acoustic acts at what is billed as Rochester's only streetside garden venue. In the event of rain, the musicians will perform under the tent in the courtyard behind the restaurant.
Saturday and Sundays will bring bigger bands of a wider musical range — many with percussion, horns, or other instruments— performing from the soundstage in the garden behind The Café at the Governor's Inn. There guests may be served at the garden tables or bring their own lawn blankets or chairs and play horseshoes, croquet or bocce ball and enjoy the expansive, lush olde-world estate.
All performances are free thanks to sponsors, which are still being sought after. Please call Herman at 603.332.0107 to learn about the available sponsorship opportunities.
A full schedule of bands and links is posted at http://www.governorsinn.com/
For more information call The Governor's Inn at (603) 332-0107.
The series begins on Thursday, June 16 on the front lawn of The Governor's Inn, in front of the Spaulding Steak & Ale restaurant deck. Thursday and Friday evenings will feature acoustic acts at what is billed as Rochester's only streetside garden venue. In the event of rain, the musicians will perform under the tent in the courtyard behind the restaurant.
Saturday and Sundays will bring bigger bands of a wider musical range — many with percussion, horns, or other instruments— performing from the soundstage in the garden behind The Café at the Governor's Inn. There guests may be served at the garden tables or bring their own lawn blankets or chairs and play horseshoes, croquet or bocce ball and enjoy the expansive, lush olde-world estate.
All performances are free thanks to sponsors, which are still being sought after. Please call Herman at 603.332.0107 to learn about the available sponsorship opportunities.
A full schedule of bands and links is posted at http://www.governorsinn.com/
For more information call The Governor's Inn at (603) 332-0107.
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