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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

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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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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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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.

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What a peaceful and warm summer afternoon it was at the Seaward Inn! Guests strolling by were enjoying the sailboat  races while others were getting into their kayaks ready to paddle off shore.

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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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The next day, when they heard Rush Limbaugh's voice, once again, shouting away from the closed down building they were certain, something had to be very wrong. They decided to call the owner when they got back.

In answer to their concerns, Nancy explained that roofers had completed shingling the roof the day before the recent Nor'easter hit Rockport carrying with it heavy rains. She had felt confident she no longer had to worry about a leak springing up here and there causing damage to the rooms of the Inn. However, she was later aghast, walking into the enclosed front porch during the storm; she saw not a leak but water gushing into the room at a very fast clip. Angrily she telephoned the roofer who swore he had inspected the job and promised to return as soon as the winds died down. Next morning he climbed onto the rooftop where he discovered a large gaping hole in the rubber roof. Looking in he could see the black masked face of a raccoon who obviously picked the most scenic spot in the building to get out of the driving wind and rain and build her nest.

He quickly got down from the roof, not certain, but hoping the raccoon had not yet delivered her babies. These creatures are dangerous when cornered, especially when protecting their young. Getting her to move from cozy nest would not be easy! Racccoons are known to return "home" even if the den is boarded. They have these 5 very powerful long toes with curved non-retractable claws which can rip apart almost anything and are extremely powerful for their size. A neighbor who happened to stop by, suggested throwing an ammonia scented rag close to the hole, leave a lit lamp and turn on WRKO radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh as loud as possible (we all know, he really doesn't need amplification), for two or three days.

IT WORKED! After the first night, and upon further inspection, our uninvited guest did not return, and luckily there had been no babies. The light was kept on for a couple more nights, as was WRKO radio 's Rush Limbaugh. Nancy chuckled as she told these joggers that a few words of gratitude were certainly in order to Rush Limbaugh whose powerful voice and words were successful in scaring off even a ferocious black faced masked bandit.

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