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/

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

    








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

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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

Labels: Cape-Ann, graduation, New-England, oceanfront accommodations, seniors, special

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


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

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“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
www.sonicbids.com/hannahandthebloodlines

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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.

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***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.

Labels: Cape-Ann, MA, oceanfront accommodations, Rockport, vacation, Wedding

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

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"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!"

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In October 2008, the directors and producers of The Bait & Tackle Ad Company of Gloucester Massachusetts asked to use the Seaward Inn to film a short "scary movie" to be used in a contest. It was the last day of our season, we didn't really know anything about these people but they promised to be unobtrusive and, it and I figured, "why not"? It seemed like a fun thing to do; after all, we had always thought the Inn had ghosts.

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Two guests of the Seaward Inn, visiting from Germany, asked Rose to suggest ideas for things to do nearby as they didn't feel like driving.
She suggested taking the path to Old Garden Beach for a dip, or, if too adventuresome, to just take in the ocean air and natural scenery.

Liking this idea, they headed out, winding their way along the seaside path. Upon finding the beach, they were awestruck to see a group of Frogmen, dressed in full scuba diving gear and goggles. The frogmen looked more like Aliens from a UFO than anything human.
"What are they"? they asked a swimmer who was just coming out of the water.
"Oh, they're a group of Frogmen who come here often. This beach is one of the favorite places for them to dive.
"What are they looking for''? asked one of our guests.
"It's quite beautiful underwater. They see all kinds of creatures... waif-like jelly fish, lobsters wedged in rocks, crabs, striper fish''.

Our guests were thrilled this man was was so friendly, knowledgeable and willing to share what he knew about the Frogmen. He went on to say that Old Garden beach has a rocky, kelp laden, bottom that lends itself nicely for shallow dives. "There's more variety of fish seen here than almost any other Cape Ann dive site.The lobstering is good too". He went on to say that,
a few years ago, a woman diver, Maria D. Maggio, apparently saw a Humpback Whale. She wrote that it swam so close to her, that, if she extended an arm she would have touched it. Maria explained that it felt like a never ending locomotive passing by. She was frightened and surprised! It's unusual to have one venture so close to shore".
Our guests also learned that, at one time, local residents resented having Frogmen groups descend upon their peaceful beaches but have become more tolerant, accepting and becoming respectful of each other over the years.
Massachusetts laws assures divers the same access to public beaches as any other visitor.


Our guests were VERY happy they had taken their camera along as this impromptu trek turned out to be a highlight of their vacation. They were excited to show pictures and tell their story of the Frogmen to friends and family when they went back to Germany.
Upon returning to the Inn, they thanked Rose profusely, for a wonderful afternoon while vowing to return to the Seaward Inn for another vacation in the future.

Labels: Beach, bed-and-breakfast, Cape-Ann, Germany, Holiday, oceanfront accommodations; Sea-Garden-Restaurant, Rockport-Chamber-of-Commerce, scuba-diving, whales

Dawn had not yet broken when a young couple, staying at the Seaward Inn for their Honeymoon ventured out for a walk on Cape Hedge Beach.They maneuvered around large rocks, strewn onto the ramp as if nothing more than small pebbles...a reminder of the ocean's ferocity.

Emerging daylight unveiled nearby lobster boats tending their pots. Screeching seagulls circled around demanding any old bait being thrown overboard. In the distance tuna boats could be seen cruising by for a day at sea.

Kicking off their shoes the couple ran barefoot to the low tide mark and began walking the beach. They turned over rocks discovering small marine life and different forms of seaweed. Perhaps what attracted them most were the many odd shaped and multi-hued pebbles in the sand. They compared each, delighting in their discoveries,reminiscent of children opening gifts at Christmas.

Wet sand massaged their feet as they weaved in and out of the gentle, very cold, ocean waves. The salty sweet aroma of the sea permeated the air, adding to the rich adventure of their morning. Despite their fun, the invigorating morning had begun to take it's toll...they were starving! The fear of missing Seaward Inn's fabulous destination breakfast made them come to an abrupt stop. Laughing at the resemblance of their grumbling stomachs to the seagulls angry demands for food, they quickly turned and headed back. THEY DID NOT WANT TO MISS BREAKFAST AT THE SEAWARD INN'S SEA GARDEN RESTAURANT!

Still scanning for unusual stones, they began a slow jog back. As they neared the ramp, they saw something sparkle at the waters edge. Racing to pick it up, they discovered a very special charcoal colored pebble with speckles throughout, perfectly shaped as a HEART! They were awestruck. What a treasure!

Bubbling with excitement, they returned to the Inn where they shared their experience with other guests, while enjoying a hearty and well deserved breakfast. The experience, and of course,nature's gift, the heart, were treasures; souvenirs unlike any other, from their honeymoon at the Seaward Inn.

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"The Getaway Guy" at the Seaward Inn

Feel salt tinged sea breezes cool your face. Enjoy the serenity of the sounds of ocean waves breaking at your door, fog horns in the distance and the tranquil calls of the Cormorants, Gulls, Geese and Herons overhead. Now you begin to understand why thousands of our guests, for over five decades, have chosen the Seaward Inn as their perfect New England holiday. Please enjoy your stay with us.

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