The very, very best in summer stock:

Cortland Repertory Theatre

Little York, New York 13077

For 41 years, top quality productions in an idyllic setting.  I'm a season-ticket holder (and Veep). 

2014 season tickets now on sale!

This year's six offerings include the musicals All Shook Up, Les Miserables, and Ring of Fire; and plays, Boeing Boeing, Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Jersey Lily, and Making God Laugh.

Construction underway in downtown Cortland, NY, on new three-season headquarters and theatre so CRT can provide great performances year-round...summers on the lake...winters in town.

Visit our great new website...

www.cortlandrep.org  

A Place to Hang…for any evening:

The Center for the Arts of Homer

Homer, New York

40 concerts yearly; great performers and artists; world music, bluegrass, folk, blues, classical; celtic; remarkable acoustics.

(607)749-4900

www.Center4Art.org

recent concert attended -

Eileen Ivers and Immigrant Soul

Electro-Celtic and traditional fiddle: amazing sold-out performance

http://www.eileenivers.com/index.html

CDs for all day play: my personal favorite -

Johannes Linstead

Sweet, rhythmic, upbeat and passionate Latin guitar.  And his live performances are magical.  I've attended 3 of his concerts over the years.  Some of his CDs:

• Mistico (2009) #1 on eMusic.com World Music and Jazz/Blues charts; winner of "Best World Album" and "Best Instrumental Album - Acoustic"
• Encanto (2007) ranked #6 on Billboard's New Age Chart, nominated "Best Latin Album."
• Cafe Tropical (2006) ranked #4 on Billboard's New Age chart, #1 on eMusic.com World Music chart, winner "Best Music" from Best Magazine, JUNO nominated for "Best Instrumental Album".
• Mediterranea (2004), ranked in the Top Ten on Billboard's New Age chart, reaching the #6 position and won "Best World Album" from NAR.
• Zabuca (2003), ranked Top Ten, and charted for 34 weeks.
• Guitarra del Fuego (2002) was named "Best Contemporary World Album," charting on Billboard for 36 weeks.
• Kiss the Earth (2000)
• Sol Luna Tierra (1999)

Order CDs and check concert schedule at:

www.johanneslinstead.com