Posts Tagged: concert

Seems like I just dusted off the rosin on my violin from the Acoustic Christmas series and here it is almost May!  In February we welcomed a new addition to our family- a baby girl- and so the home front is buzzing with two little ones, a retired racing greyhound and one solitary remaining houseplant.  (The houseplant really doesn’t buzz, I just thought I’d mention that to include the flora as well as the fauna.)

This weekend you’ll find me in Eastern Oregon—playing two sacred concerts with guitarist Nate Macy. Every winter we look forward to the Acoustic Christmas concert series not only because of the fun of creating the music but also because we’ve seen how the events help foster community and sacred space.  We’re excited to begin offering music with this purpose not just during the holiday season. 

The music will feature selections from two recent albums:  Nate’s newest release Making Space and my first solo record: Place of Refuge. 

Saturday, April 27th, 2013
First United Methodist Church
Hermiston, OR
7:00 p.m.

Sunday, April 28th, 2013
The Dalles First United Methodist Church
The Dalles, OR
5:00 p.m.

Both concerts are free and families are welcome.  Oh, and if you are interested in hosting a sacred concert at your church or other gathering space, please be in touch.  We’re excited about taking this music outside of our normal venues.  For more information, you can visit the website we’ve setup:  www.sacredacoustic.wordpress.com

Looking for a family outing the week of Christmas that is affordable, relaxing and fun for children and grown ups alike?  Look no further than the 2011 Acoustic Christmas series with Wendy Goodwin & Friends!

The concerts are free admission and feature a 9-piece acoustic band of professional musicians including violins, fiddle, mandolin, guitar, bass, percussion, piano and vocals.  The material is a collection of beloved holiday songs known to elicit toe tapping and the occasional boogie move from the toddler set (which is of course more than welcomed by the band.)  In it’s 8th consecutive season, Acoustic Christmas with Wendy Goodwin and Friends has become a cherished holiday tradition for many families since 2004!

Two concerts take place in Portland cafes offering a relaxing atmosphere for sipping a warm beverage and enjoying the season in community.  For a full listing of Acoustic Christmas concerts as well as Wendy’s complete holiday performance calendar, visit Wendy’s production company website: effesenden music.

CLOUD SEVEN CAFE CONCERT
WHEN:  Wednesday, December 21st at 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: NW 10th & Johnson—on Jamison Square park in the Pearl
Street parking free after 7 p.m. or hop on the streetcar with a stop just steps away from the cafe!
DETAILS:  Doors open at 7 p.m.  The concert lasts about 1 hour and 15 minutes.  Beverages, local wines and pastries will be available for purchase.
www.cloudsevencafe.com

TABORSPACE COMMUNITY COFFEE HOUSE CONCERT
WHEN:  Thursday, December 22nd, at 7:30 p.m.
WHERE:  SE 55th & Belmont—SE Portland
DETAILS:  Doors open at 7 p.m.  The concert lasts about 1 hour and 15 minutes.  Coffee drinks and pastries will be available for purchase.  Free, easy parking in the adjacent parking lot.
www.taborspace.org

I’m looking forward to Wednesday, July 13th when I’ll be playing and singing with Ron Steen at the Jazz Club Wilfs at Union Station!  Last time I played at Wilfs was for Tasha Miller’s CD release party and it will be good to be back enshrouded in the vintage, red velvet look and feel of this classic Portland club.   It always makes me think of… yup, you guessed it, White Christmas with Rosemary Clooney and Vera Ellen…. which is a good thing!!!  Here’s a short video from last summer when I so enjoyed playing with Ron Steen, Kevin Deitz and George Mitchell.