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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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

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"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.

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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.
“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".

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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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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

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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 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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These Granite Ledges are said to be over 440 million years old!

Sadly, many tourists leave Rockport unaware of the awe, history and natural beauty of our granite quarries.

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A visit to the Inn is after all, more like an experience, where you step back in time and recall those little things in life that make a difference!

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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.

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Rockport innkeepers John and Kathy Fitzgerald (Sally Webster Inn), Judy Liddle (Beech Tree Inn), and Nancy Cameron-Gilsey (Seaward Inn) joined with scores of their Chamber colleagues for the Rockport Chamber of Commerce mid-winter meeting. Thanks to Shaw's Supermarkets for catering the event and to the Rockport Art Association for hosting.

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