***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

Labels: Cape-Ann, MA, oceanfront accommodations; Sea-Garden-Restaurant, Rockport-Chamber-of-Commerce, Sunday-Morning-Live

Legend tells of an unhappy fisherman, who's wife would only serve him warm cornmeal each evening after a hard day at sea. Tired of her lackluster interest in cooking, he decided to take matters into his own hands.

Craving bread, the fisherman added flour, yeast and molasses to the warm cornmeal, mixed and baked it. All the while he was muttering angrily "Anna"-"Damn her" ! The result of his concoction turned out to be chewy, sweet, dense, grainy and delicious. It wasn't long before neighbors began asking for and copying the recipe. Anadama Bread has now become a New England treat. It is baked by our own Chef Peter and served in the Seaward Inn's, Sea Garden Restaurant.

Labels: bed-and-breakfast, cookbook, Fisherman, MA, New-England, oceanfront-accommodations; Wedding, Recipes, vacation, Wedding

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.

Labels: bed-and-breakfast, Cape-Ann, MA, oceanfront-accommodations; Wedding, Rockport MA, Sea-Garden-Restaurant, special, vacation

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