Join us at 11:00am, every Saturday in July and August (no performance 8/3), when the Robbins-Zust family Marionettes bring you a half hour of magic. You can find us outside, on the Maplewood side of Dottie's.
Bring the kids and enjoy this FREE performance.
This Saturday, Jack and the Beanstalk.
Welcome back to Dottie's! Tumo-Kohrs, a musical duo that performs Sarah Kohrs's original songs to Mark Tuomenoksa's original arrangements, meld the harmonies of jazz music with the lyrics and rhythmic drive of roots music to create a sound that is all their own.
The two met at an open mic in Great Barrington three years ago, and have been fast friends ever since.
In some ways, the two are opposites. Sarah is a classically trained pianist who attended the Eastman School. Mark is a jazz cat who attended the Berklee College of Music in its heyday. But their shared ability to glimpse the beauty and mystery in every day experiences, as well as their shared love of the structure of song and sound allow them to exponentially exceed what one would expect from a pairing of such different personalities.
Both are overcomers. Sarah returned to her native Berkshires as a result of a parasitic infection. And, growing up, Mark dealt with the symptoms of Aspergers Syndrome and other learning challenges. But both continue to vitally experience and express deep joy in life. And it shows.
Lauded by one local critic as “emotional hardball in the big leagues,” the duo’s act has touched audiences since they started performing earlier this year. And they are just getting started.
http://www.tumo-kohrs.com/index.php?pge=vids
live music: 10am-12pm
brunch specials 8am-2pm
specialty beverages all day till 3
Join us at 11:00am, every Saturday in July and August (no performance 8/3), when the Robbins-Zust family Marionettes bring you a half hour of magic. You can find us outside, on the Maplewood side of Dottie's.
Bring the kids and enjoy this FREE performance.
This Saturday, Firebird.
“Rick and Marilyn” is an electro-acoustic Americana / Blues / Folk duo out of Hudson, NY. Marilyn writes the songs, plays acoustic guitar and sings, while Rick provides tasteful accompaniment on acoustic or electric guitar.
Guitarist Rick Warren, influenced by Jimi Hendrix, Pete Townsend, Larry Coryell, Karl Berger, and John McLaughlin, also plays with ‘Doc Horton and the Jay Street Band’, a Motown band, as well as supporting Slink Moss in ‘The Magic Stones’ and creating Soundscape compositions of his own. He has a reputation for giving the song exactly what it needs, telling ‘the rest of the story’ with his soulful solos.
Singer-songwriter Marilyn Miller was known for leading Open Jams at venues in Hudson for many years. These days, when not with Rick, you will find her performing solo, with the loosely organized Hudson Busk in the Hudson streets, the bluegrass band Beer-Stained Fiddle, and as a duo with Betsi Krisniski. Her strengths lie in her powerful voice and melodic arrangements of her own tunes and the covers she loves.
Marilyn is excited to announce the recent release of her album, 'What's on my Mind', a collection of songs exploring the life of a mature single woman. It can be heard on her website, www.MarilynMillerMusic.com or www.RickandMarilyn.com, along with videos.
live music: 10am-12pm delicious brunch specials till 2 outstanding signature beverages till 3
guitar-centric acousto-electric folk-rock
Welcome new to Dottie’s, Bernard Sarkissian
Vocalist Bernard Srakissian has been playing and writing original music as a method of expression since the early 2000's. His topics range from family, to addiction to redemption and mindfulness. He plays both 6 and 12-string guitarand harmonica.
listen to Bernard here https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=bernard+sarkissian+music
http://bernardsarkissian.com
Live Music: 10am-12pm
Brunch Specials: 8am - 2pm
beverages served till 3pm
Welcome back to Dottie’s, John Doan!
Using banjo, dobro and guitar, singer/songwriter John Doan has been chasing the Newgrass dream for many years. Inspired by Bela Fleck and Jerry Douglas, he constantly explores new avenues of acoustic music.
listen to John’s music here: https://johnhdoan.bandcamp.com/releases
live music: 10am-12pm delicious brunch specials till 2 outstanding signature beverages till 3
Miss Weege is a blend of traditional blues roots, jazzy melodies and sassy lyrics.
The female performing artist has long been objectified, controlled, censored, restrained. This is what Lexi Weege refuses to be. Her music is passionate, alive, awakened; the narrative of a woman unashamed of her desires and unafraid to seize control. Weege conjures up decadent scenes of the roaring twenties with her stellar voice and jazz-influenced compositions. Constantly touring, performing, and creating, Lexi Weege has released a full-length album [Virgin, 2013] and more recently, "Sweet Moon", a '7 record, both recorded live to tape. Weege's insistence on analogue recording is evidence of her passion for authenticity in her music. "With the confidence to throw her all into the circus ring of theatricality, Lexi Weege stamps the mark of a true performer. (Bluesbunny.com)" Weege and her band, Weege & The Wondertwins released a collaborative effort "Marigold" in the summer of 2017 and will be releasing their newest album "Do I Seem Weird Lately" in spring of 2019.
listen to Lexi’s music here lexiweege.com & lexiweege.bandcamp.com
live music: 10am-12pm delicious brunch specials till 2 outstanding signature beverages till 3
Rob (piano, trumpet) and Mike (bass) have been performing together and with other groups around the Berkshires and NY's Capital District for over 25 years. We're proud to bring them to Pittsfield for our famous Sunday morning Domingo Brunch.
They will be performing jazz standards dating back to the 1920s through generations of well known selections and genres including blues, swing, bebop, straight ahead, jazz-rock and contemporary jazz.
live music: 10am-12pm delicious brunch specials: 8am-2pm outstanding beverages: all day till 3
About Rob Fisch
Rob began studies at the piano at the age of 6. His early jazz influences growing up were listening to his dad’s old “78’s” of Louis Armstrong, Cab Calloway, Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald, and later, listening to Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie and Freddie Hubbard.
During his early twenties, Rob studied jazz at City College (NY), where there was an extensive jazz program. After gaining his BA in music, Rob started playing out in the local jazz community in Northern New Jersey, Rockland and Westchester Counties.
In his thirties, Rob settled in upstate NY in an area centrally located between the Berkshires, the Catskills and the Capital District (Albany). In the late 80s, Rob hosted a jazz radio show at a local station, featuring both recorded music (from his own collection...the radio station had none at all) and live artists from the area. Ten years later, (1996-1999) he started a short-lived, but well received online website called the Jazz Friends Review, which featured CD reviews and articles written by himself and other jazz enthusiasts around the United States.
Rob continues to live and perform in upstate NY and western Massachusetts. More recently, Rob has launched Taconic Brass, a boutique brass instrument repair business out of his home in Spencertown.
About Mike Dimin
Mike has dedicated the past 25 years to expanding the role of the bass and educating a legion of bassists to the possibilities that lie within. Mike began playing solo bass, as a student at the Berklee College of Music, in 1979. The arrangement that started it all was “Misty”. Mike then spent the next 10 years hidden away in a cave in Vermont (it was actually a rather nice house) working on the techniques and arrangements that would, later become “The Chordal Approach” and lead to his recurring solo bass lesson columns in Bass Frontiers, Bassics, Bass Guitar and other magazines. Mike was also one of the original “Ask The Pros” on Talkbass.com as well as a contributor to Bass Player Magazine, Global Bass Magazine, Bass Player Magazine and on internet sites such as For Bass Players Only, No Treble and The International Institute of Bass. He has conducted workshops and master classes from Los Angeles to Istanbul and has been featured at some of the most prestigious bass events such as Gerald Veasley’s Bass BootCamp, The Anaheim Bass Bash, BassQuake 2003, The Detroit Bass Festival, The Bass Collective and more. Mike’s lessons have been featured in Bass Player Magazine, Bassics Magazine, Global Bass Magazine, Bass Guitar Magazine as well on internet sites such as Talkbass, For Bass Players Only, No Treble and The International Institute of Bass.
live music: 10am-12pm delicious brunch specials till 2 outstanding signature beverages till 3
Welcome back to Dotties Cassandra and Jake. Cassandra Redd on vocals, and Jake Roach on guitar delivering "soulful vocals and expressive guitar playing along with influences of Indie-folk, classic rock, and jazzy blues combine to create this acoustic duo."
awespme sketch: Carlizard McGurn
Come welcome them back while you enjoy our usual delicious brunch specials and outstanding beverages.
live music: 10-12 kitchen open till 2 beverages all day till closing at 3
What a treat to have Andy Wrba playing at the Dot. Joining Andy (on bass) is John Wayno on keyboards and vocals. This promises to be an outstanding musical experience!
10am-12pm - live music our usual sumptuous brunch specials 8am-2pm , outsanding beverages till 3
live music: 10am-12pm delicious brunch specials: 8am-2pm outstanding beverages: all day till 3
Welcome newcomers to Dottie’s, Liam Kudlick on guitar/vocals and Hunter Andus on mandoli/guitar/vocals, playing rock to folk and everythng in between!
live music: 10-12 delicious brunch specials till 2 outstanding beverages till closing at 3
We never get enough Redshift....Sunday jazz with George Bissel on drums, Lonny Jarrett on guitar, Mitch Zimmer on bass and Zev Jarrett on drums. Stop by and see why we love Redshift! And, of course, our usual delicious brunch specials and fabulous beverages.
Live Music: 10am-12pm
Brunch Specials: 8am - 2pm
beverages served till 3pm
FAMOUS BEFORE WE'RE DEAD
In case you missed them in December, stop by for another opportunity to hear these original musicians. Famous Before We’re Dead, a mostly acoustic band of seasoned musicians who are also life-long friends, make original music and creative cover tunes for 21st century adults. In a stressed-out era, our songs are filled with hope, compassion, challenge and humor. Grounded in Americana, our roots also include singer-songwriters like Tom Waits, John Hiatt, Joni Mitchell, Bob Marley and the Grateful Dead. FBWD is: Hal Lefferts - guitar/vocals; James Lumsden - bass/vocals; John Burns - electric/acoustic guitar; Win Ridabock - flute.
live music: 10am-12pm
brunch specials 8am-2pm
specialty beverages all day till 3
"The StringSmith", musician and guitar builder, Kevin Smith returns to Dotties this Sunday. Bringing you some "GypZbilly" music, a variety of genres, from Blues, to Rockabilly, to Reggae, to Folk, adapted to acoustic guitar, Joining Kevin will be Pete Toigo on string bass, laying down a groove as warm and dark as Dottie's coffee. This eclectic and offbeat selection is both stimulating, and soothing to the digestion. Kevin builds and repairs all manner of fretted instruments, and will be performing on one of his own guitars.”
www.stringsmith.com
live music: 10am-12pm our usual sumptuous brunch till 2 outstanding beverages all day till 3
Come join us for some fine music with Banjo Blues, Paula Bradley & Marylou Ferraante.
A two-person music festival on banjo, guitar, mandolin, slide guitar, banjo ukulele, vocals and feet..maybe kazoo and harmonica too!
live music: 10am-12pm our delicious brunch specials till 2 outstanding beverages all day till 3
Eric and Francine met on stage and have been singing and playing together ever since! Locally, they have been seen at the Gypsy Joynt, the Gazebo behind the Great Barrington Town Hall, and Berkshire County Nursing Homes. In New York, they have sung downtown at an art opening and upstate at a fundraiser. They sing motown, classic folk, jazz, and Eric’s melodic and moving originals. They are an acoustic duo, with Eric on guitar and vocals, and Francine on vocals and bass. They shine on stage together as they lovingly create a beautiful sound. To see Eric and Francine live please contact Francine at ericandfrankieduo@gmail.com. To hear their music, go to sound cloud and search EricAndFrankieDuo. You can also visit their FB page at EricAndFrankieDuo.
live music: 10am-12pm
brunch specials 8am-2pm
specialty beverages all day till 3
We never get enough Redshift....Sunday jazz with George Bisell on drums, Lonny Jarrett on guitar, Mitch Zimmer on bass and Zev Jarrett on sax. Stop by and see why we love Redshift! And, of course, our usual delicious brunch specials and fabulous beverages.
Live Music: 10am-12pmA
Brunch Specials: 8am - 2pm
beverages served till 3pm
Oakes and Smith are a musical match made in heaven. The harmonious blend of their voices creates an ethereal sound and unique quality not often heard in today’s popular music. Combining this with soulful songs that they call ‘lyrical and inspirational meditations,’ Oakes and Smith bring forth a sense of wonder, expressing themes of love, creativity, mystery and an appreciation of natural beauty.
Kylee Colvin of The Levity Ball remarked, “Oakes and Smith have the ability to bring a sense of calm and ease to the air...with songs so full of wisdom and true emotions.”
The duo has performed at The Guthrie Center in Great Barrington, MA; the NJ Folk Project in Morristown, NJ; Infinity Music Hall in Norfolk, CT; FloydFest in Floyd, VA; Andrea Clearfield’s Salon in Philadelphia; The Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health in Stockbridge, MA; and has appeared weekly at Canyon Ranch in Lenox, MA since March 2014, among many other appearances near their home in Western Massachusetts and beyond.
At the heart of this project are a strong bond of love and a passion to pursue the creative calling. Oakes and Smith hope to inspire listeners and remind them that peace, sincerity and beauty are still very much alive in the world.
Joining them this Sunday are Justin Green on piano/percussion/vocals.
OakesandSmith.net
Live Music: 10am-12pm
Brunch Specials: 8am-2pm
Signature Beverages all day til 3pm
Vita sings in several different languages - English, French, Portuguese, Russian - but the listener never wonders at the meaning of the words. Like a musical instrument the meaning is in the sound. A sound that wraps itself around and weaves itself through the accompanying guitar. Vita's "instrumentation" of her voice is more melodic than jazz but far more complex than a simple melody. The sound is evocative, playful, intelligent, simultaneously sophisticated and intimate'...vitakay.com..
Vita will be joined by Nico Wohl. Nico is a young jazz guitar player from Housatonic. He began playing at age 11, and sparked an interest in blues and rock music. It was not too long before he heard the music of Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie and began playing jazz as well. Over the next 2 years he gradually switched from playing only blues and rock to mostly jazz. In 2014 he began studying at the pre-college of the Manhattan School of Music. Since then he has been a regular on the Berkshire Jazz scene..last Summer saw him play Carnegie Hall & tour Europe with NYO Jazz collective which had Dianne Reeves and Wycliffe Gordon as guest performers.
live music: 10am-12pm our delicious brunch specials: 8am-2pm outstanding beverages all day till 3pm
We are excited to welcome back this amazing duo….They’ve been travelling around the country and, before they head south for the winter, are visiting us!
Genna & Jesse are defined by a unique alchemy born of the quirky chemistry, intricate vocal harmonies and ardent storytelling which infuse their songwriting and vibrant performances. With whispers (and sometimes roars) of folk, blue-eyed soul, jazz, blues, torch song, and popular music from the ‘60s and ‘70s, their self-chosen genre “retro soul pop” doesn’t fully encompass what they conjure up in their joyful live shows and sensual, deliberate albums. These two shrug off music industry conventions in favor of doing what feels good, and this genre-defying dedication to being current and free has an exciting and irresistible effect.
Drawing inspiration from their romantic nomadic lifestyle, Genna & Jesse might best be described as modern troubadours, generously offering listeners glimpses of their always-moving world with something fresh, true and genuinely independent.
Genna & Jesse are currently touring internationally to promote their newest release, "Asphalt Rhapsody.” Their ongoing tour, which includes club venues, house concerts, restaurants, cafes, and festivals, is being done with as small a carbon footprint as possible.
www.gennaandjesse.com
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Live Music: 10-12PM
Our Always Delicious Brunch: 8am - 2pm
beverages served till 3
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Join us Sunday to welcome two women traveling from New York to play at Dottie's.
Lesley Barth is a NYC folk singer/songwriter. Praised for her clever lyrics and craftswoman approach to songwriting, Barth performs frequently to large and intimate crowds in the NYC and regional songwriter scenes.
Emily Frembgen is a Brooklyn-based singer and songwriter. Her songs are evocative, subtle and always well crafted.
"Emily Frembgen's gentle, poetic songs have blood trickling out of them”-Steven Douglas Daly
live music:10am-12pm brunch specials: 8am-2pm outstanding beverages all day till closing at 3pm
Heather and Tobias have been performing and working on music together for roughly 9 or 10 years now. They are very passionate about the music they play and hope that shows to anyone who listens. Their song selection is always eclectic and changing with only 2 rules: any selection has to be a great song, regardless of the genre and it shouldn't be something that hundreds of other acoustic musicians cover. They play anything from classic jazz to hip-hop an even country, with your typical rock and folk mixed in. Their main goal is to play music that people would know, but not something you hear performed by other groups frequently.
"Music is a very personal experience. It isn't about playing faster or better, but conveying a mood or atmosphere that connects with people. That's what we try to do every time we play. If you can enjoy our music half as much as we do, you are going to have a great time whenever you see us."
live music: 10am-12pm our usual sumptuous brunch till 2 outstanding beverages all day till 3
The Kozinski Simon 2 guitar duo, blends Larry Simon’s background in North Indian music studying under Pandit Pran Nath, his experience in minimalist ensembles and love of old songs with John Kozinski’s fondness of and grounding in the jazz tradition of West Montgomery, and John Coltrane with a shared affection of rhapsodic music from all genres. Together, they create a jazzy mix of swirling sounds, and an uplifting blend of soul, blues, jam music and psychedelia.
John Kozinski began his guitar adventures at 12 after hearing the Beatles and then Cream and Jimi Hendrix. His part time job in high school was playing in a power rock trio for junior high school and high schools. He discovered jazz while attending Hofstra University in New York for a Music Education Degree where he was part of the jazz band .Weddings and jazz gigs around New York City followed. John has experience teaching all levels of guitar. After a long hiatus away from music, John returned to his passion about a dozen years ago. He has performed at the Red Lion Inn, the Pittsfield Jazz Festival and with guitarist, John Stowell from Portland, Oregon. He has studied jazz guitar with John Stowell, Bob DeVos, Barry Gailbrath, Joe Diorio and Steve Khan.
He performs around western Massachusetts in Trio KDP, Inneraction, The Berkshire Jazz Underground and other jazz groups. You can find about these musical groups at www.simmermusic.com.
Larry Simon
Larry Simon is a guitarist and composer, from Brooklyn, NY has recorded and toured with many of today’s leading jazz and blues artists including John Zorn, LaMonte Young, David Sanborn, Big Jay McNeely, Lester Bowie, Rosco Gordon, George Coleman, Julius Hemphill, the Skatalites, David Amram, Ed Sanders, Leon Thomas, Eric Mingus, Gamelan Son of Lion (NYC) and many others. As a composer he has written extensively for dance, film, and theatre.
While living in Portsmouth NH, Simon formed his ensemble "Larry Simon and Groove Bacteria" (2003 Spotlight Award for "Best Jazz Act"). He also created the popular "Beat Night" series, featuring music and spoken word, and at The Cornelia St Cafe in New York City. In 2004 Simon founded "Jazzmouth, The Seacoast poetry and Jazz Festival" of which he is the Artistic director and producer. Larry is the recipient of The 2005 Spotlight Special Achievement Award.
Additionally Larry has just completed his Book, “Portraits in Blues, NYC” a history of the New York City blues scene from the late 1940’s until the late 1970’s. His collaborator on the book is award winning blues scholar John Broven and photographer Robert Schaffer.
Simon's most recent CD's are: “The Dream Keeper” (2017-With David Amram, Eric Mingus and Groove Bacteria), "Old School Jams and Drones" (2004, with Groove Bacteria), "Beat Nights at the Electric Cave" (2002) and "Live Free or Groove" (2001, with Groove Bacteria). He can also be heard on Harvey Reid's compilation CD "Seacoast Guitarists Vol. 2"
Larry’s newest cd “The Dream keeper” has received much critical acclaim and was on the 2017 Top Five list of Jazz vocal releases in the prestigious publication “The NYC Jazz Record”
Live music: 10am-12PM delicious brunch specials till 2 outstanding beverages all day till 3
Welcome back to Dottie's! Tumo-Kohrs, a musical duo that performs Sarah Kohrs's original songs to Mark Tuomenoksa's original arrangements, meld the harmonies of jazz music with the lyrics and rhythmic drive of roots music to create a sound that is all their own.
The two met at an open mic in Great Barrington three years ago, and have been fast friends ever since.
In some ways, the two are opposites. Sarah is a classically trained pianist who attended the Eastman School. Mark is a jazz cat who attended the Berklee College of Music in its heyday. But their shared ability to glimpse the beauty and mystery in every day experiences, as well as their shared love of the structure of song and sound allow them to exponentially exceed what one would expect from a pairing of such different personalities.
Both are overcomers. Sarah returned to her native Berkshires as a result of a parasitic infection. And, growing up, Mark dealt with the symptoms of Aspergers Syndrome and other learning challenges. But both continue to vitally experience and express deep joy in life. And it shows.
Lauded by one local critic as “emotional hardball in the big leagues,” the duo’s act has touched audiences since they started performing earlier this year. And they are just getting started.
http://www.tumo-kohrs.com/index.php?pge=vids
live music: 10am-12pm
brunch specials 8am-2pm
specialty beverages all day till 3
Welcome back to Dotties Cassandr and Jake. Cassandra Redd on vocals, and Jake Roach on guitar delivering "soulful vocals and expressive guitar playing along with influences of Indie-folk, classic rock, and jazzy blues combine to create this acoustic duo."
awespme sketch: Carlizard McGurn
Come welcome them back while you enjoy our usual delicious brunch specials and outstanding beverages.
live music: 10-12 kitchen open: 8-2, beverages till 3
New to Dottie’s, but not new to the Berkshires! Chris Vecchia on keys and vocals, joined by Eamonn Barry on drums. A mix of originals and covers to compliment your Sunday morning brunch!!
Chris Vecchia is a Berkshire based singer/songwriter and actor. His sound is somewhere between Ben Folds and John Legend. He is a graduate of Berklee College of Music where he focused on piano and voice. You can hear more at www.soundcloud.com/chrisvecchia
live music: 10AM-12PM brunch served all day till 2:00PM outstanding beverages till 3
"The StringSmith", musician and guitar builder, Kevin Smith returns to Dotties this Sunday. Bringing you some "GypZbilly" music, a variety of genres, from Blues, to Rockabilly, to Reggae, to Folk, adapted to acoustic guitar, Joining Kevin will be Pete Toigo on string bass, laying down a groove as warm and dark as Dottie's coffee. This eclectic and offbeat selection is both stimulating, and soothing to the digestion. Kevin builds and repairs all manner of fretted instruments, and will be performing on one of his own guitars.”
www.stringsmith.com
live music: 10am-12pm our usual sumptuous brunch till 2 outstanding beverages all day till 3
Welcome back to Dottie's the very talented Luke Tobin. Here's what Luke has to say about himself.
"I’m a singer-songwriter currently living in North Adams Massachusetts with original music that is based generally around a variation of folk music. Some of my influences are Ray Lamontagne, the Grateful Dead, the Allman Brothers Band, the Eagles, Jackson Brown, Jose Gonzalez, and countless others."
live music 10-12pm
brunch specials till 2
outstanding beverages all day till 3
We never get enough Redshift....Sunday jazz with Darryl Kniffen on drums, Lonny Jarrett on guitar, Mitch Zimmer on bass and Zev Jarrett on sax. Stop by and see why we love Redshift! And, of course, our usual delicious brunch specials and fabulous beverages.
Live Music: 10am-12pmA
Brunch Specials: 8am - 2pm
beverages served till 3pm
We’re so excited to welcome Fannie Pack to Dottie’s.
Fannie Pack is a four piece band that plays originals and covers. Their original music is a blend of different styles and they cover tunes from 50s pop to the hits of the 60's and 70's. Melissa Brinton is on rhythm guitar and vocals, Elaine Morel is on Bass and vocals, Sam Rosen is on electric guitar and creates ambience, and Paul Armstrong is on drums.
http://www.melissabrinton.com/bio.html
live music, 10-12pm
brunch specials 8-2
outstanding beverages all day
Create your own! We supply the gingerbread house, the icing and all the decorations.5 Reservations absolutely required, space is limited. Please call 413-443-1792
or
Home Gingerbread Houses for $25. Pick up your very own Gingerbread house, candy and and royal icing and decorate your house at home. Must pre-orer by December 2nd. 413-443-1792
Red Orange Yellow, Green Blue Violet
A Group Show of Paintings by Mike Carty, Scott Taylor, and Terry Wise
Artists Closing Reception: Friday, December 7, 4:30-8:00pm
The term "Impressionism," is familiar to almost anyone with even a passing interest in art, but its companion movement "Post Impressionism”, is somewhat more obscure. It was a movement following Impressionism when color became liberated from form, and color began to be used as an idea in and of itself, entirely separated from structure.
In this movement, one side of a face might be painted green, and the other side blue, with perhaps a yellow stripe down the center. Gauguin sometimes paints his figures completely blue while Matisse paints all of the furniture of a room red, and Seurat finds the entire spectrum in every form.
This exhibit is devoted to artists who not only make up their own colors for their forms, but also resolve the representational images in their paintings as a set of relationships existing between assorted colors, and their tints. This is the source of the title, "Red Orange Yellow, Green Blue Violet," featuring the paintings of Mike Carty, Scott Taylor, and Terry Wise.
Artists Closing Reception: Friday, December 7, 4:30-8:00pm
Show runs thru December 31.
Rob (piano, trumpet) and Mike (bass) have been performing together and with other groups around the Berkshires and NY's Capital District for over 25 years. We're proud to bring them to Pittsfield for our famous Sunday morning Domingo Brunch.
They will be performing jazz standards dating back to the 1920s through generations of well known selections and genres including blues, swing, bebop, straight ahead, jazz-rock and contemporary jazz.
live music: 10am-12pm delicious brunch specials: 8am-2pm outstanding beverages: all day till 3
About Rob Fisch
Rob began studies at the piano at the age of 6. His early jazz influences growing up were listening to his dad’s old “78’s” of Louis Armstrong, Cab Calloway, Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald, and later, listening to Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie and Freddie Hubbard.
During his early twenties, Rob studied jazz at City College (NY), where there was an extensive jazz program. After gaining his BA in music, Rob started playing out in the local jazz community in Northern New Jersey, Rockland and Westchester Counties.
In his thirties, Rob settled in upstate NY in an area centrally located between the Berkshires, the Catskills and the Capital District (Albany). In the late 80s, Rob hosted a jazz radio show at a local station, featuring both recorded music (from his own collection...the radio station had none at all) and live artists from the area. Ten years later, (1996-1999) he started a short-lived, but well received online website called the Jazz Friends Review, which featured CD reviews and articles written by himself and other jazz enthusiasts around the United States.
Rob continues to live and perform in upstate NY and western Massachusetts. More recently, Rob has launched Taconic Brass, a boutique brass instrument repair business out of his home in Spencertown.
About Mike Dimin
Mike has dedicated the past 25 years to expanding the role of the bass and educating a legion of bassists to the possibilities that lie within. Mike began playing solo bass, as a student at the Berklee College of Music, in 1979. The arrangement that started it all was “Misty”. Mike then spent the next 10 years hidden away in a cave in Vermont (it was actually a rather nice house) working on the techniques and arrangements that would, later become “The Chordal Approach” and lead to his recurring solo bass lesson columns in Bass Frontiers, Bassics, Bass Guitar and other magazines. Mike was also one of the original “Ask The Pros” on Talkbass.com as well as a contributor to Bass Player Magazine, Global Bass Magazine, Bass Player Magazine and on internet sites such as For Bass Players Only, No Treble and The International Institute of Bass. He has conducted workshops and master classes from Los Angeles to Istanbul and has been featured at some of the most prestigious bass events such as Gerald Veasley’s Bass BootCamp, The Anaheim Bass Bash, BassQuake 2003, The Detroit Bass Festival, The Bass Collective and more. Mike’s lessons have been featured in Bass Player Magazine, Bassics Magazine, Global Bass Magazine, Bass Guitar Magazine as well on internet sites such as Talkbass, For Bass Players Only, No Treble and The International Institute of Bass.
We are excited to welcome this amazing duo….They’ve been travelling around the country and, before they head south for the winter, are visiting us!
Genna & Jesse are defined by a unique alchemy born of the quirky chemistry, intricate vocal harmonies and ardent storytelling which infuse their songwriting and vibrant performances. With whispers (and sometimes roars) of folk, blue-eyed soul, jazz, blues, torch song, and popular music from the ‘60s and ‘70s, their self-chosen genre “retro soul pop” doesn’t fully encompass what they conjure up in their joyful live shows and sensual, deliberate albums. These two shrug off music industry conventions in favor of doing what feels good, and this genre-defying dedication to being current and free has an exciting and irresistible effect.
Drawing inspiration from their romantic nomadic lifestyle, Genna & Jesse might best be described as modern troubadours, generously offering listeners glimpses of their always-moving world with something fresh, true and genuinely independent.
Genna & Jesse are currently touring internationally to promote their newest release, "Asphalt Rhapsody.” Their ongoing tour, which includes club venues, house concerts, restaurants, cafes, and festivals, is being done with as small a carbon footprint as possible.
www.gennaandjesse.com
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Live Music: 10-12PM
Our Always Delicious Brunch: 8am - 2pm
beverages served till 3
