Hello,
September has been slipping by incredibly quickly marked by the ripe tomatoes, peaches, nectarines, pears and other garden wonders. We’ve been busy in the kitchen nearly daily with freezing, canning and drying the bounty for the winter.
In musical news,
– David is putting together a project for Saturday night at the Mountain Harvest Festival at the Paradise Theater at 8:45pm. “A fun, eclectic world music ensemble featuring violin, bass clarinet, double bass, and drumset. This project combines improvisation with original arrangements; the sound is energetic, groovy and diverse in its range. David will be joined by his fellow Feast alumni’s Dr. Marcin Ardent (solo violinist, chamber musician, teacher, and arranger), and Benjamin de Kock (double bassist, freelance musician, and symphonist), as well as April Johannesen (multi-reeds instrumentalist, teacher, and performer). They will be joined on a few numbers by a few special guests including Tony Peters on trombone, Sticky Mulligan on tenor banjo, and Arlyn on shakers.” more info
[We’re really excited about this project, and for anyone who has wondered what David would do with an hour of music and some classically trained friends willing to play different styles and improvise, here’s your chance to find out.]
-The Sea Stars’ new album “THE UNKOWN” was just released on September 3rd. It’s a beautiful record that features Kurt Baumann and Katie Grey, backed up by Bill Renolds, Bridget Law and David Alderdice, as well as others. check it out: www.seastarsmusic.com
David does have some slots available in his teaching schedule for the fall, so if you, or your friend, or your parent, or your child has been thinking about (or dreaming about) drumming or drum lessons, now is a great time to start groovin’. (offering lessons: 5 week fall session Sept/Oct. and then resume Nov. 19 for the winter and spring). 872-4238 for details and scheduling.
All the best!
Arlyn and David
______UPCOMING EVENTS_______
David with Sticky Mulligan at Palisade Mountain WineFest, Palisade, CO
Saturday, September 21, 2013 2-5pm www.stickymulligan.com
David with Beth Quist at Mountain Mountain Harvest Festival, at the Paradise Theater in Paonia, CO. More info here.
Saturday, September 28, 2013 7:30 pm See full Mountain Harvest Festival Lineup
David Alderdice and Friends at Mountain Harvest Festival, at the Paradise Theater in Paonia, CO. More info here.
Saturday, September 28, 2013 8:45 pm See full Mountain Harvest Festival Lineup
David with Sticky Mulligan at Mountain Harvest Festival, at Town Park in Paonia,
Sunday, September 29, 2013 3:15 pm www.stickymulligan.com
Sticky Mulligan / David Alderdice Duo at the Hot Tomato in Fruita, CO
Friday, October 4, 2013 7:00pm www.stickymulligan.com
David with Isa and JoeAlan at KVNF benefit at the Blue Sage in Paonia, CO
Saturday, October 5, 2013 8:00pm isaandjoealan.com
David with Sea Stars at the Main Street Center in Parker, CO
Friday, October 11, 2013 7:00pm www.seastarsmusic.com
David with Sea Stars CD Release @ Shine in Boulder, CO
Saturday, October 12, 2013 9:00 pm www.seastarsmusic.com
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Something to think on. . .
If we are meant to continue living on this particular planet, we must switch—very rapidly, now—to a way of thinking and living that has never before existed. This is necessary because the conditions we now face as a species are utterly unprecedented. What this means is that no culture—I repeat, no culture whatsoever—can give us full instructions on how to embody this new consciousness. Every culture provides hints, but none by itself could possibly be complete. . .
So how does one steer a path that does not yet exist? Since there is no cultural map, we have no alternative but to rely completely on the internal compasses we all carry in our hearts
~Concepts to Calm and Comfort…Insight from Martha Beck