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.

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"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

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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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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. 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 ).

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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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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…

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

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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

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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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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.

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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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Without a doubt, Seaward Inn will be this season's ultimate DESTINATION BREAKFAST EXPERIENCE North of Boston.

Capitalizing on the most prestigious location in Rockport, phenomenal ocean views, and great Breakfast cuisine, we are now adding a diverse mixture of live music. It just doesn't get much better than this!

Last season, on a "whim", we launched our SUNDAY MORNING LIVE concerts. Despite lean times, it was a huge success. This Season we are picking it up several notches. Instead of only approaching local talent we invited accomplished musicians near and far to SHOWCASE their MUSIC at the Seaward Inn for our Sunday Morning Live Series.

The response was overwhelming!!!

We have had so much talent from which to choose! Most of the musicians are on tour... Some from as far away as California. Many are singer/song writers, acoustic guitarists, composers, jazz, blues, concert pianists, world folk, minstrels, and Celtic folk. We have soloists, quartets, a renaissance duo, as well as acapella pop (the grooviest foursome you've ever had the pleasure of hearing).

As many are giving back during these difficult economic times, we've decided to offer these concerts free of a cover charge during our Sunday Morning Buffet by the Sea.

We will kick off our Sunday Morning Live Series with a MOTHER'S DAY JAZZ BRUNCH featuring the Barbara and Al Boudreau Jazz Trio. Al on drums/vocals with Brabara and Jack Senier, songsmith, on piano. This is Jazz at its best.

Please check our BLOG for upcoming Sunday concerts, photos and background information on these artists.

Reservations are highly recommended as our Sunday Morning Live Series is certain to become the DESTINATION BREAKFAST EXPERIENCE on the North Shore!

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