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Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Adams concert series offers music for all tastes
Jun. 13—ADAMS — The Adams Community Concert Series presents its 10th season this summer. Attendance has been consistent over the years on Wednesday evenings in July and August as the series has featured a variety of quality music free of charge to the public. This season is no exception, organizers say. On the bill are Big Band tunes, Broadway songs, rock 'n roll, country-western guitar picking, barbershop chorus music and the stirring sounds of the 10th Mountain Division Army Band. The concerts are on six consecutive Wednesday evenings from July 9 to Aug. 13 at the Adams Fire Department pavilion behind the fire hall on Main Street. All concerts start at 6:30 p.m. and end at 8 with no intermission. Concert-goers should bring a lawn chair except for one show, scheduled for the Sixtown Meeting House, 27 East Church St., across from Mirabito convenience store in Adams. The meeting house is also the rain venue in the event of inclement weather. The concerts are sponsored by South Jefferson area businesses and individuals, and donations from passing the hat at each show. The series features local talent which the north country has in abundance. Arrhythmias bring a special brand of Big Band music. Formed by a group of Watertown doctors, the Arrhythmias has entertained audiences since 1977. The ensemble brings a repertoire of swing music that transports audiences to earlier eras but which is also timeless and vibrant. The dance floor will be open on July 9. Back by popular demand, on July 16, is tenor Jordan Davidson, accompanied on piano by Toni Grieco Zygadlo, his former music teacher at Indian River High School. This show will be at the Sixtown Meeting Hall where the duo performed a brilliant concert last year. The performance will feature numbers from the American Songbook, Broadway musicals and opera. A high-school music teacher himself, Davidson performs in operas, musical theater, concerts and recitals throughout the country. Popular local musician Ben Wisner and the Full Circle band will share their style of rock and roll with the Adams audience on July 23. Wisner has played at many venues locally through the years and will be joined by Jay Barrett and Tim Robinson, for what promises to be a lively, entertaining show. Next are Loren and L.J. Barrigar. The father-son guitar duo from Central New York play a variety of country, blues, rock and popular music. Loren has performed throughout the world with other virtuoso guitarists such as Tommy Emmanuel and Mark Mazengarb. L.J. has become a fabulous guitarist in his own right. The July 30 show will feature intricate acoustic guitar work from both players and some fine singing. The Adams Concert Series will welcome the Northern Blend Chorus on Aug. 6. This a capella female barbershop group based in Watertown is affiliated with Harmony, Inc. Northern Blend won the International Chorus Competition in 2024 and is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. This is the first time the chorus has performed on the Adams stage. Rounding out the summer in Adams will be the 10th Mountain Division Army Band. The band performs a range of music including marches, Broadway tunes, jazz standards, classical pieces and popular music. The schedule: July 9: Arrhythmias. July 16: Jordan Davidson and Toni Grieco Zygadlo. July 23: Ben Wisner and Full Circle. July 30: Loren and L.J. Barrigar. Aug. 6: Northern Blend Chorus. Aug. 13: 10th Mountain Division Band
Irish Independent
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Sharon Shannon, Steve Earle and Mundy among first acts for twentieth Sligo Live
Much loved folk and traditional artist, Sharon Shannon, brings her 'Big Band' show to Sligo Live Festival 2025, with a host of outstanding guests, Steve Earle, Mundy, Camile O'Sullivan and Liam Ó Maonlaí, joining band members including Gerry O'Connor, Richie Buckley and Alan Connor. in a very special Knocknarea Arena ATU show on Saturday, October 25 at 8.30 pm. Plus, Sligo Live will feature two Hawk's Well shows on Sunday, October 26th. A special afternoon concert sees the return of the amazing Norwegian Daniel Herskedal Trio at 3 pm, followed by an 8pm concert by Americana star, Mary Gauthier and her special guest Jaimee Harris. Tickets for all three shows are available now on-line from and in person or by phone (071) 916 1518 from the Hawk's Well box office. Following the overwhelming success of her Shane MacGowan tribute, The Sharon Shannon Big Band returns with another powerful and heartfelt production. This October, Sharon and her extraordinary ensemble of musicians and singers—including the legendary Steve Earle, Liam Ó Maonlaí, Mundy and Camille O'Sullivan—celebrate Ireland's world-famous musical tradition. Drawing from the rich anthology of Irish music and the traditions it has inspired, this show is a vibrant journey through the songs that define us: songs of love and heartache, emigration and longing, resilience and rebellion, and the timeless beauty of Ireland's landscapes. The ensemble breathes new life into cherished old ballads while giving fresh treatments to beloved classics. A special highlight of the evening will see Sharon, Mundy, and Steve Earle come together on stage to perform the world-famous 'Galway Girl'—a rare moment uniting the artists who each helped make the song a global sensation. Joining Sharon on stage will be an exceptional line-up of musicians, including Alan Connor, Richie Buckley, and Gerry O'Connor, who each bring their own artistry to create a performance that is intimate and unforgettable. Together, they blend the spirit of traditional Irish music with contemporary creativity, honouring the legacy of our song tradition with power and grace. This is more than a concert -it's a celebration of who we are as a people, and an invitation to experience the deep emotional resonance of Ireland's music. From the poignant strains of our ballads to the raucous joy of our reels and jigs, this show will stir your soul and lift your spirits. Join The Sharon Shannon Big Band and Guests for an unforgettable evening that bridges past and present, capturing the very heart of Irish life and culture. In a co-promotion with Music Network and Sligo Jazz Project on the afternoon of Sunday 26th October, prepare to be transported into the extraordinary soundworld of Norwegian composer and brass virtuoso Daniel Herskedal. A true innovator of the tuba and bass trumpet, Herskedal's music is cinematic, deeply expressive, and unlike anything you've heard before. Joined by the incredibly talented Helge Lien on piano and master percussionist Andreas Norbakken, this world-class trio returns to Sligo following a 2022 Sligo Jazz Project performance described by Nils Kavanagh, Young Jazz Musician of that year, as 'truly inspiring and uplifting. A scintillating performance'. Herskedal has beguiled audiences across Europe with his groundbreaking compositions, pushing the boundaries of his instruments to the limit. His genre-spanning work includes award-winning jazz recordings, major film scores, and creative collaborations that boldly navigate uncharted waters. Later on Bank Holiday Sunday, October 26th at 8.00pm in Hawk's Well, Sligo Live present an intimate evening with Americana and Alt-Country singer-songwriter, Mary Gauthier, with very special guest, Jamiee Harris. What lesbian moves to Nashville at 40 to start a troubadour career? Who goes from playing open mics to playing the Newport Folk Festival within a year? It's been 25 years since Mary Gauthier, now revered songwriter, released her groundbreaking debut album 'Drag Queens in Limousines'. Eighteen months later, the response was so incredible that she hung up her chef's coat, moved to Nashville, and started to make her mark as an exciting new voice in the songwriting world. 'Drag Queens in Limousines' is an anthem for anyone who has ever felt like an outsider. It turns out, that's all of us at one time or another. By writing about what matters most to her, having the courage to sing what's often too hard for us to say, and delivering the work authentically, Mary Gauthier opened the gate and widened the path that many who came after her have travelled. Recently, Mary's classic song 'Mercy Now' featured on the major Netflix series 'Yellowstone'. Join us in celebrating twenty-five years of the unique, courageous songs of Mary Gauthier. Mary's very special guest, Jaimee Harris, is poised to become the next queen of Americana-Folk, a slightly edgier Emmylou Harris for the younger generation. Her new album draws comparisons to Patty Griffin, Ryan Adams, and Kathleen Edwards – all writers who know how to craft a heartbreakingly beautiful song with just enough grit to keep you enthralled. Harris writes about the basic human experience, in a way that is simple, poetic, and often painfully relatable. General admission standing tickets for Sharon Shannon Big Band are €49.00 plus €3.00 fees and €4.00 plus €3.00 fees for limited reserved seating. Daniel Herskedal are €18.00 plus €2.00 fees. Mary Gauthier Tickets are €29.50 plus €2 fees and all are available on-line now at and in person or by phone (071) 916 1518.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘America's Got Talent' winner Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. gives talk at South Middle School
MORGANTOWN, (WBOY) — Singer Landau Eugene Murphy Jr., a West Virginia native and the winner of season six of 'America's Got Talent,' talked to the students of South Middle School on Wednesday. Known for his Big Band style music inspired by the likes of Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole, Murphy grew up in West Virginia and Detroit and was working at a car wash before his eventual shot to perform on the show. At the assembly, Murphy encouraged students to be present in school. As a high school dropout himself who eventually earned his high school equivalency diploma during the pandemic, he emphasized the importance of students making the most of their opportunities. 'A lot of kids feel like coming to school, especially elementary and middle school, that you're just going to a babysitter. It's not,' Murphy told 12 News. 'It's getting prepared for high school, it's getting you prepared from there to college and then into the real world and being an adult, a productive citizen in the world.' Jersey Mike's donates all Wednesday sales to WVU Medicine Children's When asked about the hardest part of chasing his dreams, he said overcoming lack of belief – whether it be from other people or himself. 'You don't want to be embarrassed,' he said of going back to school. 'You're going to be the oldest person sitting in the classroom. But I had to get over that, I had to block all that out. Then, going on America's Got Talent, you're fighting your biggest fears. One of my biggest fears is being on stage in front of people.' Murphy went on to say that what keeps him going is that he feels he's been given opportunities and a gift in music, and he wants to see where it leads. Murphy capped the assembly off with a performance of his 2016 song 'Come Home to West Virginia.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
