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Mother's Day Brunch, Music, North of Boston, Destination Breakfast Experience

2010-03-24T17:40:00.012-04:00

SUNDAY MORNING LIVE SERIES will begin with a MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH, May 9th.,11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. featuring the music of Lori Diamond and Fred Abatelli. Please contact us online at info@seawardinn.com or call 978-546-3471 to make a reservation.
For a sample of their music .... http://www.loridiamond.net/

To enjoy a full-size image of the poster, simply click on it!

See our Mother's Day Brunch Menu below...



                                     Mother's Day Brunch Buffet *May 9, 2010
                                               Complimentary Mimosas

Omelet Station

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Scrambled Eggs

Home Fries

Apple Wood Smoked Bacon

Maple Sausage Links

French Toast and Pancakes with Pure Maple Syrup

Ricotta Blintzes with Strawberry-Rhubarb Compote

"Breakfast Sliders:" Buttermilk Biscuits with All Natural Sausage Patties, Melted Vermont Cheddar and Sawmill Gravy

Wild Mushroom Ravioli, Roast Garlic Cream Sauce

Banq's Island Mussels, White Wine, Garlic and Pickled Cherry Peppers

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Fresh Cut Fruit Salad

Vanilla Bean Yogurt with Fresh Berries and Granola

Mixed Baby Greens with Crumbled Goat Cheese, Toasted Almonds with

Strawberry-Mimosa Dressing

Irish Steel Cut Oats, Brown Sugar, Raisins, Sunflower Seeds

Variety of Breads and Pastries

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Carving Station:

Apricot Glazed Ham, Tupelo Honey-Mustard

Roast Tenderloin of Beef, Horseradish Cream, Silver Dollar Rolls

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Chef’s Dessert Table

Coffee, Tea, Assorted Juices

$34.95 per person

$15.95 per child (12 years and under)

Tax & Gratuity Not Included

Seating 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Seaward Inn Specials for Graduation, Seniors and Springtime!

2010-01-31T12:55:00.001-05:00

Introducing our new Midweek, "Spring into Spring" this Special is offered Sunday through Thursday and is available May 6 until June 24; it requires a 2 day stay in our best available room) and includes a bottle wine and a lobster dinner for two by candle light. Please be aware that we are not typically open for dinner so you may have the dining-room all to yourselves! Cost is $489 and, of course, includes two fabulous breakfasts in our Sea Garden Restaurant. (This package may not be combined with other discounted promotions)

Senior's Midweek Special 25% OFF

2010 Graduation Special
Graduation at Gordon College, Endicott, and Salem State, and North Shore Community College will be here before you know it. Why not combine your visit to the Northeast with a little getaway at the Seaward Inn and bring your graduate to breakfast for free?
2 nights, 2 people, 3 breakfasts: $240.00 (+tax) . Add a midweek night (Sunday through Thursday) for only $99.00 (plus tax)
Effective 5/06/10 through 6/24/10
Monday-Thursday (excluding holidays)
Please note all packages are based on double occupancy. Any additional person would be $35.00 per day plus tax and the purchase additional meals

FREE HOLIDAY GIFT FROM THE SEAWARD INN

2009-11-30T16:26:00.000-05:00

Purchase a Gift Certificate for $100.00 or more and receive

our classic Seaward Inn Cook Book *** FREE ***

-----A $6.00 fee will be added for shipping, handling ----

Offer ends December 31, 2009

SUNDAY MORNING LIVE SERIES - 2009 Season Finale

2009-10-22T12:57:00.002-04:00

Seaward Inn's Sunday Morning Live Series -2009 Season Finale was held on September 27th, with a jam session performed by Lori Diamond, Fred Abatelli, Stuart and Lyn Ferguson and Phil Punch. This was three hours of non stop music at its best! Lori, Fred, Lyn and Stuart were on vocals, piano and guitar while Phil Punch played percussion.The talent and professionalism of these musicians was phenomenal.

Rave reviews are still coming our way calling this one of the best and most entertaining concerts ... "way over the top"!
As a result, we have persuaded Lori Diamond and Fred Abatelli to open our 2010 SUNDAY MORNING LIVE SERIES with a MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH performance.
Please view our SUNDAY MORNING LIVE SERIES - 2009 video created by Tom Wopperer and Kai Cameron-Gilsey.

Visit our website for updates as we are currently lining up Artists to SHOWCASE THEIR MUSIC for our SUNDAY MORNING LIVE SERIES 2010.

MUSIC * SEASON FINALI JAM SESSION * LORI DIAMOND & FRIENDS * SUNDAY MORNING LIVE * Sept. 27th.

2009-09-20T13:40:00.000-04:00

LORI DIAMOND will be joined by Fred Abatelli. Stuart and Lyn Ferguson and Phil Punch for a delightful "potpouri" of song, piano, guitar and percussion.

LoriDiamond.net

Originally from the Boston area, Lori is a veteran pianist, singer/songwriter. Throughout the nineties, she was playing keys and singing harmonies for the Boston-based bands, Bee Charmers(acoustic pop/rock) and Upper Level Garage(Motown/blues). Since the release of her solo CD, Bound, in 2003, Lori has spent the better part of this decade performing as a soloist in the New England area. Her musical contributions can also be found on the CDs of various local artists.

Lori has been described as a cross between Joni Mitchell, Aimee Mann and Alicia Keys. With her soulful vocals, thoughtful, insightful lyrics and lush piano work, she has

all the ingredients for creating beautiful music. While Adult Contemporary may be the closest way to label her sound, Lori's style is the result of Folk, Pop, Jazz, R&B and Acoustic, all merging as one.
Her newest CD, 'Mystery' was released in February 2009. This album is piano based, with songs of love, loss, gratitude and other facets of the human experience

Phil Punch - Percussion
www.myspace.com/philpunch

Fred Abatelli
Originally from NYC, Fred has played in many different venues performing original compositions, rock, blues, jazz, country, folk, R&B as well as played on numerous recording sessions in NY, New England and California. Locally, Fred is a founding member of the band "Too Many Drivers", a long time member of the popular 10 piece R&B/Motown cover band "BIGGS BAND" and "The DB Wilfred Band". Today, Fred can be found creating and performing music with Lori Diamond throughout New England

stuartferguson.net Stuart Ferguson

Stuart placed second in the 2009 Boston Folk Festival Songwriting Contest held on Saturday, September 12, 2009 at UMass-Boston. Conor Sheehan and Ian Fitzgerald tied for first place. Stuart was also awarded second place in the Audience Appreciation Awards voted by the audience. Stuart's performance at the Boston Folk Festival can be viewed on Youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8Hk3B_4z24&feature=channel_page

MUSIC * R & B / SOUL * YOUNG RISING STAR - BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND * SEPTEMBER 20th. * SUNDAY MORNING LIVE

2009-09-13T12:01:00.010-04:00

Deborah Pearl is a singer, songwriter, performer and pianist born outside of Boston, Massachusetts in 1990. Her love for music developed at an early age, starting with piano and voice lessons at the age of four. In her early teens she began writing poetry and turning them into songs. Her passion for music and lyricism are always made apparent when she performs on any stage. Deborah is currently attending her second year at Berklee College Of Music, double majoring in Composition and Vocal Performance. At the present time Deborah is working on her debut album. She is hoping to touch and relate to her audience with songs like Since You Left, Love With No Repression, Player, just to name a few. You can always keep yourself updated with her work on myspace.com/therealdeborahpearl, facebook.com/pages/Deborah-Pearl/59197215881, twitter.com/deborahpearl or youtube.com/deborahpearl.

For bookings please call 617-908-7708 or email deborahpearl@live.com

MUSIC * NORTH OF BOSTON * WICKED PICKERS * SEPTEMBER 13TH.*

2009-09-06T12:01:00.009-04:00

The Wicked Pickers, http://www.wickedpickers.com/, have an original and refreshing
sound that explores the
boundary between jazz and acoustic music. The material consists of both
standards and original compositions, and crosses from jazz to swing with
flavors of folk and bluegrass mixed in.
"The Wicked Pickers present a wonderfully eclectic blend of acoustic jazz, swing and folk with bluegrass instrumentation; a joyful sound reminiscent of the work of Darol Angor's Montreaux Group."
- Carol Gyurina, Melrose Arts and Cultural Association

Bill Morris - Guitar
Paul Green - Fretless Elictric Bass
Gordon Hill - Electric Violin
George O'Conner-Mandolin

NORTH OF BOSTON * SORRY MUSIC * SEPTEMBER 6th.

2009-08-30T12:00:00.007-04:00

"Sorry" is a four member folk rock group who come together for the love of playing music and the enjoyment of each other’s company. The group consists of Allison Scobie lead vocals, Paul Egan drums, Phil Fleisher guitar vocals, Peter Miller guitar vocals and harmonica. The majority of the songs are original compositions with a few selected covers done in the "Sorry" style.

Each member of the band is a professional person with a family. They are two social workers, an architect and a member who is in publishing in the group. Our dreams no longer center on fame or fortune just the opportunity to pursue a creative endeavor outside of our usual roles and responsibilities. For us, the group is a shared space like a sandbox for grown ups where we play with guitars instead of shovels, drums in lieu of pails in order to pursue our own sense of serious fun.

Our name derives simply from the good manners we learned from our parents and teachers. When we practice and someone makes an error the person responsible more often than not murmurs an apology into the microphone. Hence, we became, "Sorry" with the hope being that after hearing our music the listener will be anything but…

Listen to Sorry at www.myspace.com/sorrymusicmedford

Contact Sorry at nomis5 at verizon dot net or pmiller at bfearc dot com

NORTH OF BOSTON / MUSIC / AUGUST 30TH./SUNDAY MORNING LIVE

2009-08-23T12:01:00.002-04:00

A songstress of lyric-driven pop, Kristen Mercado makes herself at home behind the keys of a piano. Her siren-like voice combined with ethereal melodies and passionate lyrics have left a strong impressions on listeners. Having grown up in Southern Michigan, Kristen combines her folksy Great Lakes sensitivity, acquired from summers spent listening to the waves of Lake Superior, with her own fierce and dynamic personality-conflict (i.e. Anna Nalick, Fiona Apple, etc.). Heart-warming and yearning, she meticulously records the poetic turbulence of her life and emotions in a display of musical abilities that merits the attentions of fans of intelligent pop music. www.myspace.com/kristenmercado

August 23rd - Live Music North of Boston at our Breakfast Buffet by the Sea

2009-08-16T12:01:00.006-04:00

Joe Militello is a Cape Ann singer-acoustic guitarist and songwriter who has performed in and around New England for some 30 years. He also plays the piano, sings ballads and some of his own original compositions. Perhaps, most notably, is how Joe delights his audiences with his rendition of some great Beatle love songs.

"Yesterday" is a melancholic acoustic ballad written by Paul McCartney which was voted best song of the 20th. Century in a 1999 BBC Radio Poll.
"Something" was the first song written by George Harrison becoming the second-most covered Beatle's song after "Yesterday".
"This Boy", whose composition was an attempt by John Lennon at writing a song in the style of Motown, was performed live in 1964 for the Beatle's second Ed Sullivan Show. Joe will sing these three songs along with others for Sunday Morning Live at the Seaward Inn on August 23rd.
A well known seasoned musician and performer, Joe Militello also plays in a Boston based 5-piece band known as "The Mockers".
To contact Joe please e-mail jmilit3551@comcast.net or call 978-815-3877.

MUSIC - SUNDAY MORNING LIVE - AUGUST 16TH. - NORTH OF BOSTON

2009-08-09T12:01:00.004-04:00

Pete Schoonmaker has been playing guitar in one format or another for more than 30 years. His Mother wanted him to learn the piano but he stood fast and wouldn't play anything but the guitar.

For the past 10 years, Pete has been focusing on folk/acoustic and gospel music.

“I find that's the type of music that really speaks to my musical soul". said Pete. He plays finger- style on 6 and 12-string guitars; set list are usually split evenly between songs and instrumentals.
His repertoire runs from 60's folk-revival back to 19th and 20th century Appalachian and hymn tunes, then up to contemporary singer/songwriter music, including songs of his own. A seasoned performer, Pete plays a variety of venues, from bars ( including the easternmost pub and the easternmost tavern in the United States, both of which are in Lubec, Maine about 100 feet from each other ) to coffeehouses, church services, gospel sings, folk festivals, to anywhere else where acoustic music is appreciated.
A member of a gospel/roots music trio called Green Pastures for many years, Pete has recorded on three CD's with various band members..
" Music is an extremely important part of my life, and there are very few places I would rather be than in front of an appreciative audience".

NORTH OF BOSTON -MUSIC- SUNDAY MORNING LIVE- AUGUST 9TH.

2009-08-02T12:01:00.056-04:00

“A truly fresh and unique voice, has to be natural. Even the most modern technology can’t fake it. Hannah and (the) Bloodlines are naturals.” - Alison Hammond, WMVY Radio

From the start “ Hannah & The Bloodlines” have been able to successfully mix experimental with mainstream. Their first single “Nobodies Fault But Mine” aired on independent radio stations throughout the country, and even Europe! They have the improvisational skills of jazz, the hooks of pop, and the raw energy of rock., enabling them to produce an impressive live show that includes intricate jams and melodies not found on the recordings.

“This band makes you feel like your floating, then hits you hard with the energy of the unexpected. They are familiar and yet completely unique at the same time.”

This April the band released their first album “Far From The Tree”. It is sure to be one of the new sounds coming out of New England. With such players as Stephen Gaspar (guitar), who at the young age of 21 has already shared the stage with musical legend John Blackwell (drummer for Justin Timberlake and Prince) and pop icons such as The Click5., Ryan Broderick (drums) who has been playing with blues heroes such as Sam “Bluesman” Taylor in New York since he was in high school. Shaun Munday holds down the low end on bass, helping to give the band a dash of soul. Hannah Sumner inspires most of the melodies and lyrics, and their latest edition Jeremy Vovcsko on saxophone , who has played with legends such as Me’shell Ndegeochello, only propels the musical improvisations deeper during their live performances.

The band has already embraced audiences on television (PlumTV), radio throughout New England, and has been constantly in the top 20 in experimental on ourstage.com, an online radio that fans vote for best song. So keep an ear open to hear the new sound coming out of Boston.

Myspace.com/hannahandthebloodlines

www.sonicbids.com/hannahandthebloodlines

Berklee College of Music student to perform August 2nd at our Breakfast by the Sea

2009-07-26T13:43:00.002-04:00

While performing at a 7th. grade talent show, she was noticed by a Fine Arts Director who was impressed by Deborah's voice and her ability to communicate with the audience. He recommended her to the Handel & Hayden Society for the Vocal Apprenticeship Program. She attended there for six years studying music theory, conducting, choral and solo techniques.

In her early teens she began writing poetry and turning them into songs. Her passion for music and lyricism are always made apparent when she performs on any stage. Deborah is currently attending her second year at Berklee College Of Music, double majoring in Composition and Vocal Performance. She is also in the process of writing new material for her audiences to enjoy. She hopes to spread her talents and personal message with all of her audiences and hopefully be able to give back to her community. You can hear some of her songs on www.myspace.com/deborahpearl ( the real Deborah Pearl ).

Live Music July 26th with Breakfast Buffet by the Sea, North of Boston

2009-07-19T00:01:00.006-04:00

Jay and Abby Michaels, http://www.theharperandtheminstrel.com/ will perform Sunday Morning Live July 26th. from 9:00 a.m. until Noon.
Celtic Harps, Flutes, Recorders, Penny Whistle, Bowed Psaltery, Guitar and beautiful vocal harmonies will transport you to another place and time!"
Jay & Abby Michaels The Harper and The Minstrel are a Celtic/Folk/Renaissance duo specializing in airs and ballads with an occasional jig or reel, many of their own original compositions, music from the Baroque and Renaissance periods and their unique arrangements of Traditional Celtic tunes and songs by artists like Sting and Led Zeppelin.
Their influences include early music from Europe and the Celtic lands, Yes, Loreena McKennitt, Sting, The New World Renaissance Band, Cantiga and Led Zeppelin. They have recorded several CD's together including:
BELOVED MINE
FOR A MOMENT
THE LAST DAY OF THE FAIRE
EVENING IN THE ENCHANTED GLADE
THE CIRCLE OF FAE
HOPE FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Live Music July 19th with Breakfast Buffet bythe Sea, North of Boston

2009-07-12T12:01:00.006-04:00

Born and raised on Boston's North Shore, Kevin G. Moore has been writing and performing acoustic folk music since the age of thirteen. He has been featured at coffeehouses, clubs, bars and festivals from Harvard Square to Alaska and points in between.

Kevin's areas of specialty are Traditional and Contemporary Folk, Singer-Songwriter, Blues, Americana and Roots music. He has finger picking style that can be either quick & happy, or soft & soothing; with a pick, he brings melody lines forward with rhythmic & percussive strums.

Kevin is a member of the Alaska Songwriters Guild and the Rhode Island Songwriters Association. In 1995 he wrote the official song for Boston's Child Advocacy Day, "Listen to the children". In 2004 he wrote a song for Donate Life America, "Gift of Life". In 2008 he was nominated as Rhode Island best male vocalist and best songwriter of Americana music. He has self produced 2 CD's and is currently working on his third. He is also in the process of signing with Wild Oats Records in Nashville, TN.

Kevin, who sounds like Cat Stevens, Bob Dylan and Jim Croce, will be playing selections of traditional and original acoustic songs for Sunday Morning Live at the Seaward Inn. His music complements the beautiful view of the ocean as well as great food.

http://www.myspace.com/kevingmoore

Live Music with Breakfast by the Sea North of Boston

2009-07-05T12:20:00.002-04:00

DIANE TARAZ (http://www.dianetaraz.com/) will be performing Sunday Morning Live July 12th. at the Seaward Inn from 9:00 a.m. until Noon.
For over 30 years Diane Taraz has been creating her own songs and breathing new life into traditional ones. Her velvety voice blends beautifully with her elegant guitar arrangements, and she also plays the lap dulcimer, a folk instrument with a lovely antique sound. Several reviewers have compared her vocal powers to those of Joan Baez and Judy Collins, and the Boston Globe writes, "her lovely soprano has a deep shimmer and calm, honest phrasing."

On her half-dozen CDs and in concert, Diane sings her own award-winning songs and puts a unique spin on old favorites such as "Heard It Through the Grapevine" and "Since I Fell For You." Her material stretches from James Taylor classics to Celtic ballads and French and British melodies. Her special love of maritime music fits perfectly with the Seaward Inn's ocean view.

Live Music North of Boston with Breakfast bythe Sea

2009-06-28T12:00:00.006-04:00

Justin and Colleen Kleya will be featured Sunday Morning Live, July 5th. at the Seaward Inn 9:00a.m. till Noon
http://www.thegrassgypsys.com/
The Grass Gypsys are an independent, acoustic fusion band from Boston with a signature sound fueled by the power of two. Husband and wife musical duo, Justin and Colleen Kleya, blend styles from America’s roots music: Folk, Jazz, Rock n’ Roll, and Blues; into their catalog of original music and cover songs. They have been compared to Tuck & Patti & Nora Jones, Colleen’s rich and charismatic vocals and Justin’s expressive, finger-style acoustic guitar playing is a treat for any audience. Coffeehouses, Festivals, Cafe’s, House Concerts & Bars: The Grass Gypsys are your traveling troubadours of old, driving town to town, sharing stories of their adventures, the places they’ve visited, people they’ve met, and translating their insights through in their music’s content.

The Grass Gypsys got their start in Boston, MA in 2005 and have been touring across the United States since 2006, playing over 200 shows in 2008 alone. They have recorded two full-length, self-released albums: “Legend’s, Myth’s, & Fairytales” (2006) & “Lesson’s From Eden” (2008), and are in the process of recording their third album and planning for their fourth cross-country tour.

“it’s the passion that feeds us,
that spurs the songs that lead us…

Sunday Jazz Buffet Rockport Massachusetts

2009-06-21T12:00:00.005-04:00

LORI DIAMOND and FRED ABATELLI will be performing SUNDAY MORNING LIVE June 28th from 9:00 a.m. till NOON.

Lori Diamond
LoriDiamond.net

Originally from the Boston area, Lori is a veteran pianist, singer/songwriter. Throughout the nineties, she was playing keys and singing harmonies for the Boston-based bands, Bee Charmers(acoustic pop/rock) and Upper Level Garage(Motown/blues). Since the release of her solo CD, Bound, in 2003, Lori has spent the better part of this decade performing as a soloist in the New England area. Her musical contributions can also be found on the CDs of various local artists.

Lori has been described as a cross between Joni Mitchell, Aimee Mann and Alicia Keys. With her soulful vocals, thoughtful, insightful lyrics and lush piano work, she has all the ingredients for creating beautiful music. While Adult Contemporary may be the closest way to label her sound, Lori's style is the result of Folk, Pop, Jazz, R&B and Acoustic, all merging as one.
Her newest CD, 'Mystery' was released in February 2009. This album is piano based, with songs of love, loss, gratitude and other facets of the human experience.

Fred Abatelli

Originally from NYC, Fred has played in many different venues performing original compositions, rock, blues, jazz, country, folk, R&B as well as played on numerous recording sessions in NY, New England and California. Locally, Fred is a founding member of the band "Too Many Drivers", a long time member of the popular 10 piece R&B/Motown cover band "BIGGS BAND" and "The DB Wilfred Band". Today, Fred can be found creating and performing music with Lori Diamond throughout New England

Father's Day BreakfastBuffet, live music, North of Boston

2009-06-14T12:01:00.008-04:00

ARMANDO will returnJune 21st from 9:00 A.M. till NOON, for the 1st Anniversary of SUNDAY MORNING LIVE at the Seaward Inn. A FATHER'S DAY Breakfast Buffet by the Sea, featuring Kai at the omelet station will be served from 7:30 A.M. Armando's 2008 performance launched the Sunday Morning Live Series.

Born and raised in Steel Country, the Ohio River Valley, Steubenville, Ohio, Dean Martin"s home town.....Dean Martin's first paying gig as a singer was with Armando Trasoline's father's band at the "Riviera Club' on Fourth St., in Steubenville....His father played Sax and Clarinet and at some point played with...Artie Shaw, Jack Teagarden ,Frank Sinatra to name a few... After graduating from high school, Armando enlisted in the navy and spent his naval career as an electronics technician and ship's musician on the aircraft carrier, Wasp, out of Boston.Armando loved the Boston area so much that when his time was up in the Navy he stayed here in Mass. Armando was the original lead singer for the "Four Guys", a group that started in the basement of his Father's house in Toronto, Ohio. and spread around the globe...."The Fabulous Four Guys", recently retired from The Grand Ol' Opry after 35 years... Aside from singing, Armando also plays Guitar, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Drums, and all at a professional level...He has sung with hundreds of the country's best jazz and rock bands and has toured extensively on the east coast from Maine to Florida. and West to the Mississippi, sang a Theme Song for a movie, and was a jingle singer on Boston radio for many years. Armando now resides in Rockport, Mass., with his wife , Dawn, of 27 years, and still enjoys playing and singing for people that love great music. You can listen to him sing a delightful new and original song "Do Ya Mind", by clicking VIDEO-NEW on http://www.seawardinn.com/ ARMANDO while viewing some "fun" things that went on at the Inn this past season.

Live music and Breakfast Buffet by the Sea, North of Boston

2009-06-07T12:01:00.007-04:00

***SUNDAY MORNING LIVE*** JUNE 14th*** features CHARLIE IMES (on tour promoting his CD "On An Island")
Charlie Imes (www.crimesofmusic.com) casts himself in the mold of a latter day Jimmy Buffet as he sings with a breezy and easy baritone.
His friend and extraordinary guitarist (and singer-songwriter) "Reverend Stickman" (Mark Schmitt) will be joining Charlie at the Seaward Inn.

Charlie Imes is a San Diego based singer/songwriter who is mostly known for his sun-drenched, beachside music which incorporates elements of folk, pop, jazz & just about any other musical genre that suits the songs.

Charlie grew up in Torrance and Rodondo Beach, in the South Bay area of Los Angeles. He started playing in rock bands and hanging out on the Sunset Strip, but soon realized that his voice was meant for a more laid-back musical message. For years he played coffee houses & small clubs, but mostly he played around campfires and at the beach for the pure joy of playing. At the urging of friends & supporters, he finally recorded a collection of his songs in 2008, and has been bringing the beach to stages ever since.

As comfortable as your favorite-shirts and shorts, the warm feel of his debut album, "On An Island", is perfect to conjure images of those long summer days at the beach. An engaging and humorous performer, Charlie's songs are sunny weather for your ears.

Talk To The Hand withBreakfast by the Sea

2009-05-31T12:00:00.029-04:00

From The Seaward Inn

Talk to the Hand is a women's acappella quartet, rocking out venues in and around Boston.

These foxy ladies use no instruments except their four voices. One marvels that such a full, luscious sound can emanate from these four wee lasses. They cover a variety of pop, rock and country artists - all rendered with the magical touch of The Hand. http://www.talk2thehand.com/ .

TALK TO THE HAND will perform on SUNDAY MORNING LIVE, June 7th. from 9:00 a.m. till NOON.

EMILY, LIZ, SARAH, and LAURA

North of Boston Live Music- Breakfast by the Sea

2009-05-24T12:01:00.003-04:00

SUNDAY MORNING LIVE with FREEANA and ARNIE ROSEN May 31st. 9:00 a.m. till NOON.

Freebee and the Wind - FREEANA'S and ROSEN'S BIOGRAPHIES www.freeanandrosenmusic.com
FREEANA is a Cambridge, MA based vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, composer and improviser whose music comes from a very deep, passionate, soulful place. Her music has been described as "uplifting", "eloquent", "unique" and "healing" to many audiences.Freeana is a graduate of the Eastman School of Music where she majored in viola performance and minored in saxophone. Freeana was a member of the Rochester Philharmonic while still a student and also toured with them and played at various venues including Carnegie Hall.After graduation, she wanted to explore the music inside of her. In support of this she committed much time to writing and improvising freely for many years. The instruments she was drawn to were the recorder, voice and dumbek. Freeana possesses a prodigious talent on her alto recorder, every note and phrase singing, a continuation of the magical, lilting voice she possesses. Her music is truly very inspiring to hear.

ARNIE ROSEN is a guitarist, composer and arranger. He has performed classical, jazz and original music throughout New England. He has composed and performed for the American Repertory Theater, Cambridge, MA. He has also accompanied Yoga and children’s theater classes for many years.Arnie has performed several times with world famous Tibetan musician, Penpa Tsering and has arranged and performed on guitar and bass for the choral ensemble, Windsong, formed and lead by Naomi Arenberg. Arnie has worked for many years as a music therapist, including 3 years at Sancta Maria Nursing Facility in Cambridge, MA.
© 2009 Freebee and the Wind

BREAKFAST BUFFET by the SEA at the SEAGARDEN RESTAURANT

2009-05-17T11:59:00.013-04:00

BREAKFAST BUFFET by the SEA With Brian Rolland in the Sea Garden Restaurant

May 24th. from 9:00 a.m. till NOON

Brian Rolland released The Tide’s In, a highly acclaimed jazz-pop release featuring Rolland’s beautiful acoustic guitar lines…expertly played and defined by some of the finest craftsmanship found in the independent music community.

The Tide's In debuted at #3 on the New Age/World/Ambient Charts for April 2008, and has been creeping up on the College Radio Top 10 World and Jazz charts over recent months.

The Cambridge Massachusetts native is a well-traveled soul and along the way, he received some fine training from some very special mentors before he released his recorded works.

Brian Rolland gives his listeners a nice variety, a colorful palette of New World Jazz with splashes of Rock, Classical, Spanish, New Age, Folk, Blues and Pop. Brian uses the nylon string guitar primarily and the steel string and electric guitar, plays the piano, and on occasion, he offers some vocals. All of his talents are brought forth with strength on The Tide’s In.

Brian is a seasoned and well-schooled jazz musician giving the discerning jazz lover and guitar aficionados a reason to celebrate. Right from the opening track, he creates a nice healing atmosphere with intricate, soft and inviting guitar lines featuring the golden touch of some lovely female vocals that encourages Brian’s guitar to step deeper into the flowing waters on some select tracks. The journey is one of enchantment and enlightenment through music. Only a talented and insightful musician can create music such as this and Brian Rolland consistently displays the ability to make this happen throughout The Tide’s In.

For information about Brian, his music, updates, pictures, and performance dates, visit his website. brianrolland.com & iTunes.

North of Boston Live Music with Breakfast by the Sea

2009-05-08T13:17:00.001-04:00

"Rick Gottlieb in concert on May 17th 9 AM to noon, is an acoustic musician, playing guitar for more than 40 years. Last year he released his first CD of original music and traditional favorites entitled, "Nobody's Fool", produced by the well-known artist, Steve Rapson. Rick's voice and music is very reminiscent of James Taylor's style, but he plays in a number of different genres, including Bossa Nova, Contemporary Folk, Traditional, and Great American Songbook Standards. Perhaps the most interesting aspect of his music is that he plays virtually all of his music in the non-standard guitar tuning (Most guitarists play in the standard tuning of EADGBE) of DADGAD, a tuning usually associated with celtic music. Rick has been able to adapt this harp-like tuning to new uses and genres to beautiful effect. His music is sure to be a delight that you won't want to miss in The Sea Garden!"