JANUARY 2010

Saturday, 1/2:  ~ recording session in Boston ~

Tuesday, 1/12:  ~ artist-in-residency morning program ~

FEBRUARY 

Sunday, 2/7:  Women's Day Out - An afternoon of complimentary pampering (massage, music and other treats), reservations or walk-ins are first come/first served.  Located in the lower mill building, Salmon Falls Village, Rollinsford, 3rd flr., Rollinsford, NH, 1-6pm.

Monday, 2/8:  UNH performance featuring poet Ayanna Gallant, and my band mates (Larry Simon Ensemble/Groove Bacteria), 7pm.

Sunday, 2/14:  Yoga by Flute, I will be playing a variety of flutes for a special Valentine's Day yoga session with Janis Sheldon, yogini at Blue Moon Yoga Center, Exeter, NH, 2-4pm.

Thursday, 2/18:  Beat Night at the Press Room w/readers and poets accompanied by Larry Simon's Ensemble at 7pm. Open mic hour at 8pm. Downtown Portsmouth. 

 

MARCH

PAST YEAR'S SHOW SCHEDULE 2009

Saturday, December 12th

Wassail! Wassail! ~ Con Tutti Celtic Christmas Concert

Celtic Solstice/Christmas Concert with beautiful and fun music, including music from Wales, Ireland, Scotland and England. I look forward to sharing a half hour opening set with my friend and yours, Craig Werth, then joining the chorus in song and cheer. Fabulous concert line-up! 7:30pm at South Church, 292 State Street in Portsmouth, NH. Tickets on sale at Paradiza. For more info, please call (207) 451-9346.

Friday, December 11th

The Prana Studio for Yoga and Health

Thursday, November 19th

Youth Beat Night at the Press Room

Poetry and Jazz featuring NH area students. Hosted by Larry Simon and the band Groove Bacteria. 7-9pm and open mic.

Saturday, October 17th

Kate Chadbourne, singer/songwriter, poet featured at Elysium Arts Folk Club!

I can hardly wait! To have Kate perform locally or anywhere is a special treat--a performance not to be missed! Please visit elysiumarts.com for tickets/details.

Thursday, October 15th

Beat Night at the Press Room

Local, and oftentimes, traveling poets share their hearts in verse, accompanied by Groove Bacteria. As the spirit moves, I sing, play flutes, shruti box and various instruments. 7pm-9pm.

Saturday, October 3rd

Sargent Press Presents...Book Release party! Loaf and Ladle on Penhallow St. Portsmouth

He's back for a visit from Scotland! Young Dawkins will read his newly released collection of works with band Groovebacteria (I'm one of the "boys" in this group). The reading will be followed by a book signing. Books are $10. No Cover. sargentpress@gmail.com.

Thursday, September 17th

Beat Night at the Press Room

Poets accompanied by Larry Simon's Ensemble (Larry is away for July and August). I play flutes, shruti box, sing and play various percussive instruments at the request of readers & poets. We also offer live music for your reading or poem during an additional open mic hour at 8pm. Downtown Portsmouth, 7pm.

Friday, August 21st to Sunday, August 23rd

The Player's Ring

Well, here's a first for me...at least since I was a wee one acting in camp theatre productions! For three consecutive late nights, I will be performing flute and doing a bit of acting for the debut of "The Hat"--a beautiful, inspired musical written by playrights 'Jen & Janice'. Link

Thursday, August 20th

Exeter Farmer's Market

We're working on a name for ourselves...meanwhile, please enjoy fabulous tunes performed by Carol Coronis, Ramona Connelly, Gail McCarthy and myself, playing a combination of Celtic, Aegean and Worldly sounds from 3-5pm, in Exeter, NH at Swazey Park.

Beat Night at the Press Room

Poets accompanied by Larry Simon's Ensemble (Larry is away for July and August). I play flutes, shruti box, sing and play various percussive instruments at the request of readers & poets. We also offer live music for your reading or poem during an additional open mic hour at 8pm. Downtown Portsmouth, 7pm.

Thursday, July 23rd

Exeter Farmer's Market –

We're baack! Farmer's Market has not only produce and flowers, but all sorts of hand-made and local treats. Bring a basket and fill 'er up! Exeter, NH in Swazy Park, 3-5pm.

Thursday, July 16th

Exeter Farmer's Market

I can hardly wait to play with this group o' fine musicians, high on music, like me! We'll be bringing a combination of Celtic, Aegean and Worldly spices to this market feast of fabulous products and services! Exeter, NH in Swazey Park, 3-5pm.

Beat Night at the Press Room

Poets accompanied by Larry Simon's Ensemble (Larry is away for July and August). I play flutes, shruti box, sing and play various percussive instruments at the request of readers/poets. We also offer live music for your reading or poem during an additional open mic hour at 8pm. Downtown Portsmouth, 7-9pm.

Thursday, June 25th

Salmon Falls Nursery

This enchanting garden center, located on Rte. 236 in South Berwick, Maine, showcases a wide variety of plants, including trees, shrubs, a charming gift shop equipped with tools for both casual and serious gardener, all set in a magical location. I am delighted to share that I have been invited to bring live music under the grape arbor--flute and vocal offerings. (207) 384-0120, South Berwick, Maine, 6-8pm.

Friday, June 19th

Pocket Garden Tour

Portsmouth's private pocket garden settings sing and sparkle on this Friday eve and Saturday with live music whimsy, bowing bouquets and treats for your palette. I am happy to be returning as one of many musicians, performing this year, and I have invited several musician friends to join me from 5pm-8pm!

Thursday, June 18th

Beat Night at the Press Room

Poets accompanied by Larry Simon Ensemble (I stand by with flutes, shruti box, various instruments and voice), plus an open mic for the final hour, Portsmouth, 7pm-9pm.

Thursday, May 21st

Beat Night at the Press Room

Poets accompanied by Larry Simon Ensemble (I stand by with flutes, shruti box, various instruments and voice), plus an open mic for the final hour, Portsmouth, 7pm-9pm.

Saturday, May 16th

Con Tutti Concert

Annual spring concert, Directed by Joanne Connolly at South Church, Portsmouth, NH, 7pm.

Friday, May 15th

Kittery Art Association (KAA)

Poetry read by several fabulous area writers with live musical accompaniment by myself and Agnes Charlesworth. An event not to be missed at a beautiful venue by the sea.

Thursday, April 23rd to Sunday, April 26th

Jazzmouth Festival!

Now in its 5th year, this 4-day celebration of poetry and jazz at venues throughout Portsmouth is one not to be missed! I will be playing everyday, also during pre-events, and can hardly wait! Look for our detailed schedule on our website, jazzmouth.org

Saturday, April 18th

Performance of Jazz Poetry at G. Willikers

We'll play live music (The Larry Simon Ensemble) for young children (free). Readings from Wynton Marsalis’ children’s book “Jazz” and others, 2pm.

Thursday, April 16th

Beat Night at the Press Room

Poets accompanied by the Larry Simon Ensemble, plus an open mic for the final hour, Portsmouth, 7pm-9pm.

Tuesday, April 14th

Another WSCA Portsmouth Community Radio live performance as a member of The Larry Simon Ensemble, Groove Bacteria, The Seacoast All-Stars

Whicever name you wish to call our group, this live performance will be a great time, as usual. I'll be accompanying several poets who will all be performing at one or more JazzmouthFestival event later this month. This radio program will air between 6-7pm.

Thursday, April 2nd

Wine, Cheese and Poetry at South & Vine

Come and enjoy complimentary win, cheese and readings from guests poets, and possibly a sneak musical interlude, 6pm. womenaidportsmouth.org

Monday, March 30th

Private Function

Background music performance

Saturday, March 28th

Private Function

Memorial service

Saturday, March 21st

Private Function

African wedding

Thursday, March 19th

Beat Night at the Press Room

Poets accompanied by the Larry Simon Ensemble, plus an open mic for the final hour, Portsmouth, 7pm-9pm, donations accepted.

Saturday, March 7th

Seacoast Women’s Week Conference

This half-day educational program for women of all ages begins with Keynote Speaker, Reverend Dr. Mary Westfall with timely topics shared by professional speakers. Finishing out the day, I will sing a set of energizing and uplifting songs with pal to all, Jeanne Russell on djembe. Location: Community Campus, Portsmouth. For full schedule, visit womenaidportsmouth.org.

Thursday, February 19th

Songs of Hope and Hard Times

Please join us for a relaxed evening of song and poetry, hosted by touring artist, Craig Werth, and friends. Featuring words and music inspired by hope, hard times and the gap between the haves and have-nots of the world. I feel honored to have been invited to sing for this special event. Coffee, tea, cookies and a warm room…everyone welcome! Hubbard Hall Recreation Lounge, UNH, 8pm, Free.*

Any donations freely given will go to the “Bring Virginia Home Fund,” a project of the Waysmeet Center’s Flames of Hope program. Any and all donations will go to the support of a former UNH student and beloved community member who has been wrongly incarcerated and detained in Brazil.

Saturday, January 31st

Hard Times: Songs of the Depression Era

The Seacoast All-Stars consists of some of the seacoast’s finest musicians play at the Press Room, 8pm show, $5 cover. pressroomnh.com

Thursday, January 22nd

RiverRun Books presents Children’s poetry and jazz

Accompanied by the Larry Simon Ensemble, plus an open mic for the final hour, Portsmouth, 7pm-9pm, Free.

Thursday, January 15th

Beat Night at the Press Room

Poets accompanied by the Larry Simon Ensemble, plus an open mic for the final hour, Portsmouth, 7pm-9pm, donations accepted.