Join the Starlights!
The “Starlights” is our new singing group for children that will sing everything from pop music, Broadway to tunes of the 1930’s and beyond! This group of performers will soon be available to perform at weddings, churches, parties and other events.
Auditions
will be held for kids grades 1 (must be able to read) thru 8
on Weds, May 9, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Please bring a prepared song and be ready to learn some new music!
For more information contact Kimberly Godfrey at (440) 964-3396
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The "Show-Offs," previously known as the "5 Friends," are a group of talented teens from Ashtabula and Lake Counties who sing Broadway tunes, Show Choir classics, Holiday and Wedding music. These music-loving performers include students from the Ashtabula Arts Center's Theater Department, along with Edgewood, Lakeside, Jefferson, St. Johns and Paul, and Perry High Schools. The group is always evolving. Under the direction of Kimberly Godfrey and accompanied by Debra Fleming, the group hopes to begin performing for weddings and other events.Past performances include Brown Bag concerts, nursing homes, churches, benefits, and fundraisers and weddings. To book them for your event call Kim Godfrey at 964-3396.
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The Good Life presents...
their annual spring concert
“A Star Spangled Election”
April 20 & 21at 7:30 p.m.
Includes a line-up of patriotic tunes heard throughout the years including:
The Star Spangled Banner Sing, Sing AmericaTippecanoe and Tyler Too Battle Hymn of The Republic Sidewalks of New York Happy Days Are Here Again/Get Happy High HopesBridge Over Troubled Water America The Beautiful and many more!
Tickets are $9
Order yours today!
(440) 964-3396
Posted on 3/27/2012 — Read More
The Good Life Singers presents
“Season’s Greetings!”
At Christmas time we look forward to receiving cards and letters from friends and family. As we reminisce about past Christmases, we fondly remember the many ways we greet one another and celebrate our own unique holiday traditions. Join us for this annual celebratory concert that will feature an array of favorite carols as well as some new ones to kick off the holiday season! Tunes will include “A Christmas Greeting,” “Those Christmas Conversations,” “Jingle Bells,” “Joy to the World,” “Whisper! Whisper!,” “The Christmas Feud,” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” “Mary Rocked the Little Baby,” “Santa the Happy Wanderer,” “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day,” “The First Noel,” and more!
Friday and Saturday
November 18 & 19
at 7:30 P.M.
At the Ashtabula Arts Center
All tickets are $9
and can be purchased at the Arts Center,
through a Good Life member or at the door.
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Bring your lawn chair! Bring your lunch!
All concerts begin at noon -- Admission is free!
Ashtabula SeriesSponsored by The Star Beacon
North Park Gazebo, Downtown Ashtabula
Rain Site: First Presbyterian Church, Park Avenue
Wednesday, July 6 Patrick & Maureen
Wednesday, July 13 Jim Fuller
Wednesday, July 20 The Show Offs
Wednesday, July 27 Linda Fundis
Wednesday, Aug. 3 Kimberly Godfrey
Wednesday, Aug. 10 Dennis Ford
Jefferson SeriesSponsored by Gazette Publications
Village Park, East Jefferson Street, Jefferson
Rain Site: United Methodist Church (adjacent to the park)
Thursday, July 7 Jim Fuller
Thursday, July 14 Patrick & Maureen
Thursday, July 21 The Show Offs
Thursday, July 28 Linda Fundis
Thursday, Aug 4 Kimberly Godfrey
Thursday, Aug. 11 Dennis Ford
Brown Bag concerts are held every Wednesday at Ashtabula’s North Park Gazebo and every Thursday in Jefferson’s Village Park. These free events begin at noon. Bring your lunch, bring a chair or blanket, and enjoy!
This year’s performers will be:
Patrick and Maureen
Patrick Dillane & Maureen Tanner perform with the "Off the Rails" band. They can be seen playing at various wineries throughout Ashtabula and Lake Counties. Their music is a blend of Roots, Country & Old Time Rock & Roll including songs by Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, Emmylou Harris and Del Shannon to name just a few. Patrick, a native of Tralee, Ireland, can also be heard singing an Irish ditty or two. Join us for a toe-tapping day!
Jim Fuller
Jim started his musical career participating in school band
programs and various church groups. While in his late teens he met local legend Spencer Thompson and was introduced to blues and jazz standards while attending the many jam sessions that Spencer held. He has performed in many area bands and is currently a member of the “Kingpins” and “Blues Project 2011.”
Join Jim for a lunchtime filled with fabulous hits!
The Show-Offs
The Show-Offs is a group of talented friends from Ashtabula who love to sing Broadway tunes! These music-loving performers include Zach Adkins, Julia Hines, Livi Johnson, Emily Kline, Devin Powell and Brandon Sweeney. They sing songs that have been performed on the new hit tv series GLEE, along with songs from the musicals Wicked, Next to Normal, Camelot, Rent, Spamalot and much more! If you need entertainment for a luncheon,benefit, wedding, or even a picnic--this is your group!
Linda Fundis
Linda first appeared on stage in 1983, in Carl Reiner’s autobiographical comedy “Enter Laughing” at the Little Theatre of Romeoville, Ill. Since then, she has been involved in every aspect of theater, performing in innumerable productions and directing students and adults across Northeast Ohio. This past spring she directed the children’s production class show “Honk! Jr.” at the Arts Center where she shared her love for song and the stage with all the kids! Now is your chance to join the fun!
Kimberly Godfrey
Kim is a 2008 graduate of Baldwin Wallace College Conservatory of Music. After living in New York, Kim has moved back to Ohio where she is employed as the Arts Center’s Theater Coordinator. Currently, she is directing the summer’s production of “Footloose” which will open July 8 and run for four weekends. Don’t miss Kim’s special performances on August 3rd and 4th!
Dennis Ford
Dennis has been playing in bands since the age of 12. He has played in “Soul Expressions,” “Good Question” and “Qiana” and has performed with top entertainers including Tommy James and the Shondells, Chubby Checker and more. Dennis has written and recorded four patriotic songs, three of which have been published by Hilltop Records on CD. He will be singing audience favorite songs you know and love. Don’t miss this special performer who has become an area favorite!
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The Good Life
presents the annual spring concert!
"Spring Break with The Good Life!"
Friday, April 15 and Saturday, April 16
at 7:30 p.m.
All tickets are $9
Featuring favorites to put you in the mood for warmer days!
“Here Comes the Sun,” “Our Day Will Come,” “Boyfriends and Bobby Socks,” “The Girl From Ipanema,” “Blue Bayou,” “Under The Boardwalk,” “Islands in the Stream,” “Laughter In the Rain,” “Take Me Home Country Roads” and more!
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The Good Life Singers
presents their annual holiday concert!
“A Choral Ride
Through Lights on the Lake”
Fri. & Sat., November 19 & 20
at 7:30 p.m.
Including favorites “Here Comes Santa Claus,” “Over the River,” “Home for the Holidays,” “Little Drummer Boy,” “Ding Dong Merrily on High,” “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” and many, many more! Let The Good Life lift your spirits!
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“The Spotlight Singers”
Join us for our holiday concert
on Thursday, December 9th at 6 p.m.
“A Journey through History in Song”
including holiday favorites from throughout the years!
Admission is free!
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“The Spotlight Singers”
Attention youth singers!
Come join us for a journey through music!
Our children’s choir directed by Deborah Inks invites you
to join the fall session beginning Sept. 14th.
Ages 5-10: Tues., 4:30 - 5 p.m.
Ages 11 -16: Tues., 5 - 5:30 p.m.
After the first 4 weeks, the class will be combined and all
students will rehearse 4:30 - 5:30. Cost is $15 for the session.
We will end our session by performing a holiday concert
on Dec. 9th at 6 p.m. Come join the music fun!
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Brown Bag Concerts Begin
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2010 Schedule
Ashtabula Series Sponsored by The Star Beacon
North Park Gazebo, Downtown Ashtabula
Rain Site: First Presbyterian Church, Park Avenue
Wednesday, July 7--Linda Fundis Wednesday, July 14--Dennis Ford
Wednesday, July 21--5 Friends
Wednesday, July 28--Bev Newbold
Wednesday, Aug. 4--Martie Crombie
Wednesday, Aug. 11--The Godfreys
Jefferson Series Sponsored by Gazette Publications
Village Park, East Jefferson Street, Jefferson
Rain Site: United Methodist Church (adjacent to the park)
Thursday, July 8--Carol Linsenmeier and Friends
Thursday, July 15--Bev Newbold
Thursday, July 22--5 Friends
Thursday, July 29--Dennis Ford
Thursday, Aug 5--Linda Fundis
Thursday, Aug. 12--The Godfreys
Bring your lawn chair! Bring your lunch!
All concerts begin at noon -- Admission is free!
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The Ashtabula Arts Center's Brown Bag Concert Series will begin its annual summer run on July 7 and 8.
Sponsored by the Ashtabula Star Beacon, Wednesday concerts are held at the North Park Gazebo in Ashtabula. Sponsored by Gazette Publications, Thursday concerts are held at the Village Park in Jefferson. Brown Bag concerts are held at noon and feature a different performer or musical group each week. Admission is always free. You should provide your own lawn chair or blanket. Feel free to bring your lunch to enjoy during the show.
Brown Bag Concerts feature a varied group of artists that include folk, pop, oldies, Broadway tunes and more. The Ashtabula series is sponsored by The Star Beacon. The Jefferson series is sponsored by Gazette Publications.
The featured performer in the North Park gazebo, downtown Ashtabula, on Wednesday, July 7th will be Linda Fundis.
Linda lives in Austinburg with her husband Bob and she first appeared on stage in 1983, in Carl Reiner's autobiographical comedy "Enter Laughing" at the Little Theatre of Romeoville, Ill. Since then, she has been involved in every aspect of theater, performing in innumerable productions and directing students and adults across Northeast Ohio. This summer, Linda will be directing "Disney's 101 Dalmatians Kids" opening July 2 at Straw Hat Theatre at the Ashtabula Arts Center.
Appearing in Village Park in Jefferson on Thursday, July 8th will be Carol Linsenmeier and Friends.
Fiddlers Carol Linsenmeier and Bethany Anderson, assisted by Mikayla Carlson will play a selection of Irish and Scottish tunes. Carol teaches violin, viola and cello at the Ashtabula Arts Center and Willoughby Fine Arts. She has degrees in music education from the College of Wooster and the University of Georgia and a Ph. D.from Kent State University in Special Education. She received Suzuki teacher training from Ithaca College and teaches the Suzuki method, a method of teaching young children to play violin through a process that is modeled after the way children learn language, to children as young as age 3.
Concerts are held rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather, the Ashtabula concerts are held at the First Presbyterian Church on Park Avenue. The Jefferson rain site is at the United Methodist Church, adjacent to the park.
Future performers include Dennis Ford, 5 Friends, Bev Newbold, Martin Crombie and The Godfreys.
Dennis Ford has been playing in bands since the age of 12 after his mother, who loved to hear him sing, encouraged him to make music a part of his life. Dennis has played in "Soul Expressions," "Good Question" and "Qiana." He has performed with top entertainers including Tommy James and the Shondells, Chubby Checker and many more. Dennis has a recording studio in his home where he wrote and recorded four patriotic songs, three of which have been published by Hilltop Records on CD. Dennis will be singing songs from the 1950's to the present. Dennis will perform at the Ashtabula event on July 14 and in Jefferson on July 29.
Bev Newbold was raised on Southern gospel and traditional music and as a child studied classical piano and voice and for several years was part of teen gospel ensemble. After moving to Northeast Ohio, Bev became part of a popular folk duo, "Patchwork." She went on to team up with other performers and has also done many solo performances throughout the area. Bev has a rich expressive voice, a unique musical style and an outgoing personality that has made her a favorite with audiences throughout Ohio, Kentucky and Pennsylvania. Bev will perform in Ashtabula on July 28 and in Jefferson on July 15.
Martin Crombie was born and raised in Ashtabula and has been a practicing dentist for the past 20 years at the Healthy Smile Center. Picking up the guitar in high school, music has been a steady hobby since that time. In the last few years, that hobby has expanded into open mic and other local venue performances. These performances feature a variety of music including acoustic singer/songwriters from the 60's through today together with a mix of acoustic rock and blues. Martin will perform in Ashtabula on August 4.
Bob Godfrey is a retired Director of Choral Activities where he directed Perry High School's middle school choirs, high school choir and show choir. He has performed on stage all over Northeast Ohio for many years including a number of professional roles in Cleveland Opera productions at the State Theatre in Playhouse Square. He has also been a featured soloist in productions of Encore and the Disney/Stephen Schwartz Review and Handel's Messiah. In addition he has recorded two Gilbert and Sullivan operettas on CD.
Bob's daughter, Kim, is a 2008 graduate of Baldwin Wallace College Conservatory of Music. After living in New York, Kim has moved back to Ohio where she teaches acting and has directed numerous musicals. Currently, she is directing "Bye Bye Birdie" at Straw Hat Theatre that will open July 16 and run for three weekends. The Godfreys will perform in Ashtabula on August 11 and in Jefferson on August 12.
For more information contact the Ashtabula Arts Center at (440) 964-3396.
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Ashtabula Series
Sponsored by The Star Beacon
North Park Gazebo, Downtown Ashtabula
Rain Site: First Presbyterian Church, Park Avenue
Wednesday, July 7 --Linda Fundis
Wednesday, July 14--Dennis Ford
Wednesday, July 21--5 Friends
Wednesday, July 28--Bev Newbold
Wednesday, Aug. 4--Martie Crombie
Wednesday, Aug. 11--The Godfreys
Jefferson Series
Sponsored by Gazette Publications
Village Park, East Jefferson Street, Jefferson
Rain Site: United Methodist Church (adjacent to the park)
Thursday, July 8-- Carol Linsenmeier and Friends
Thursday, July 15--Bev Newbold
Thursday, July 22--5 Friends
Thursday, July 29 --Dennis Ford
Thursday, Aug 5--Linda Fundis
Thursday, Aug. 12--The Godfreys
2010 Performers:
Linda Fundis: Linda lives in Austinburg with her husband Bob and she first appeared on stage in 1983, in Carl Reiner’s autobiographical comedy “Enter Laughing” at the Little Theatre of Romeoville, Ill. Since then, she has been involved in every aspect of theater, performing in innumerable productions and directing students and adults across Northeast Ohio. This summer, Linda will be directing “Disney’s 101 Dalmatians Kids” opening July 2 at Straw Hat Theatre at the Ashtabula Arts Center.
Dennis Ford: Dennis has been playing in bands since the age of 12 after his mother, who loved to hear him sing, encouraged him to make music a part of his life. Dennis has played in “Soul Expressions,” “Good Question” and “Qiana.” He has performed with top entertainers including Tommy James and the Shondells, Chubby Checker and many more. Dennis has a recording studio in his home where he wrote and recorded four patriotic songs, three of which have been published by Hilltop Records on CD. Dennis will be singing songs from the 1950’s to the present.
Bev Newbold: Bev was raised on Southern gospel and traditional music and as a child studied classical piano and voice and for several years was part of teen gospel ensemble. After moving to Northeast Ohio, Bev became part of a popular folk duo, “Patchwork.” She went on to team up with other performers and has also done many solo performances throughout the area. Bev has a rich expressive voice, a unique musical style and an outgoing personality that has made her a favorite with audiences throughout Ohio, Kentucky and Pennsylvania.
The Godfreys: Bob is a retired Director of Choral Activities where he directed Perry High School’s middle school choirs, high school choir and show choir. He has performed on stage all over Northeast Ohio for many years including a number of professional roles in Cleveland Opera productions at the State Theatre in Playhouse Square. He has also been a featured soloist in productions of Encore and the Disney/Stephen Schwartz Review and Handel’s Messiah. In addition he has recorded two Gilbert and Sullivan operettas on CD. Bob’s daughter, Kim, is a 2008 graduate of Baldwin Wallace Collage Conservatory of Music. After living in New York, Kim has moved back to Ohio where she teaches acting and has directed numerous musicals. Currently, she is directing “Bye Bye Birdie” at Straw Hat Theatre which will open July 16 and run for three weekends.
Carol Linsenmeier & Friends: Fiddlers Carol Linsenmeier and Bethany Anderson, assisted by Mikayla Carlson will play a selection of Irish and Scottish tunes. Carol teaches violin, viola and cello at the Ashtabula Arts Center and Willoughby Fine Arts. She has degrees in music education from the College of Wooster and the University of Georgia and a Ph. D.from Kent State University in Special Education. She received Suzuki teacher training from Ithaca College and teaches the Suzuki method, a method of teaching young children to play violin through a process that is modeled after the way children learn language, to children as young as age 3.
Martin Crombie: Martin was born and raised in Ashtabula and has been a practicing dentist for the past 20 years at the Healthy Smile Center. Picking up the guitar in high school, music has been a steady hobby since that time. In the last few years, that hobby has expanded into open mic and other local venue performances. These performances feature a variety of music including acoustic singer/songwriters from the 60’s through today together with a mix of acoustic rock and blues.
Posted on 6/23/2010 — Read More
The Good Life and The Spotlight Singers Sing into Spring!
The Ashtabula Arts Center will be presenting two spring concerts during the month of April.
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"The Spotlight Singers," the Ashtabula Arts Center's children's choir directed by Deborah Inks will celebrate the spring season by singing "America," a collection of American favorites and more. The free concert will be held on Sunday, April 18 at 2:00 p.m. Seating is first come, first served. Tickets are not required. A free cookie and punch reception will follow.
The following weekend, the Good Life Singers will present "Those Were The Days!" on Friday and Saturday, April 23 & 24 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $9.00 and can be purchased at the Arts Center or by calling (440) 964-3396. A free reception will be held following the performance.
The Good Life show will spin the audience back in time with nostalgic favorites such as "If I Had a Hammer," "
Scarborough Fair," "
This Land Is Your Land," "Cross the Wide Missouri," "Time in a Bottle," "
Michael, Row the Boat Ashore," "
Puff the Magic Dragon," "
Blowin' in the Wind," and many, many more!
A non-profit organization made up of volunteer members who love to sing, "The Good Life" began in 1976 and has been a part of the Ashtabula Arts Center and
Ashtabula County since its origin. Directed by Angela Ackley and accompanied by Beverly Applebee, the Good Life performs both Christmas and spring concerts.
The Ashtabula Arts Center is funded in part by the Ohio Arts Council.
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| Spring Music Events at the Ashtabula Arts Center |
| | Order tickets today! | | | Tickets for "GeezeCats" are on sale now for $15 adults $10 seniors $10 students Seating is limited! Tickets to either show can be purchased in advance by calling the Arts Center at 964-3396. | | | UPCOMING SHOWS | | 3/6/2010, "GeezCats" at 8 p.m. 4/18/2010, "The Spotlight Singers" at 2 p.m. 4/23/2010, "The Good Life Singers" at 8 p.m. 4/24/2010, "The Good Life Singers" at 8 p.m. | | 
Bringing songs from the Golden Age of Rock 'n' Roll-the late '50's and '60's along with their improve-style comedy which includes sight gags, one liners, skits and more are the quartet of seasoned veteran musicians "GeezeCats" Saturday, March 6 at 8 p.m. The GeezCats focus on authenticity, perfection and a full range of four-part harmony has them singing the songs you remember, as you remember them. Doo Wop hits of the "Skyliners" and the "Diamonds" sound like the "Skyliners" and the "Diamonds." "Beach Boys" and "Four Seasons" tunes sound like the "Beach Boys" and the "Four Seasons." The GeezCats perform songs by Roy Orbison, The Drifters, The Everly Brothers, Sam Cooke, Ricky Nelson, Dion and the Belmonts, Jan and Dean and many, many more. Order tickets today for this fabulous musical event! | | The Good Life Singers present Friday and Saturday, April 23 & 24 at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $9.00
or purchase from a Good Life member and save $2
Includes favorite folk tunes you'll tap your toes to including
"If I Had a Hammer," "Scarborough Fair," "This Land Is Your Land," "Cross the Wide Missouri," "Time in a Bottle,"
"Michael, Row the Boat Ashore,""Puff the Magic Dragon,"
"Blowin' in the Wind," and many, many more! | | "The Spotlight Singers" will be performing their Spring Concert "America" on Sunday, April 18 at 2:00 p.m.
Admission is free!
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The Good Life Singers present
Those Were The Days!
Friday and Saturday, April 23 & 24 at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $9.00 or purchase from a Good Life member and save $2
Includes favorite folk tunes you’ll tap your toes to including “If I Had a Hammer,” “Scarborough Fair,” “This Land Is Your Land,” “Cross the Wide Missouri,” “Time in a Bottle,” “Michael, Row the Boat Ashore,”“Puff the Magic Dragon,” “Blowin’ in the Wind,” and many, many more!
Posted on 2/24/2010 — Read More
| Featuring songs from the 50's and 60's-- "The Golden Age of Rock 'n' Roll!" |
| | Order tickets today! | | | Tickets for "GeezeCats" are on sale now for $15 adults $10 seniors $10 students Seating is limited! Tickets to either show can be purchased in advance by calling the Arts Center at 964-3396. | | | UPCOMING SHOWS | | 3/6/2010, "GeezCats" at 8 p.m. | |
Bringing songs from the Golden Age of Rock 'n' Roll-the late '50's and '60's along with their improve-style comedy which includes sight gags, one liners, skits and more are the quartet of seasoned veteran musicians "GeezeCats" Saturday, March 6 at 8 p.m. The GeezCats focus on authenticity, perfection and a full range of four-part harmony has them singing the songs you remember, as you remember them. Doo Wop hits of the "Skyliners" and the "Diamonds" sound like the "Skyliners" and the "Diamonds." "Beach Boys" and "Four Seasons" tunes sound like the "Beach Boys" and the "Four Seasons." The GeezCats perform songs by Roy Orbison, The Drifters, The Everly Brothers, Sam Cooke, Ricky Nelson, Dion and the Belmonts, Jan and Dean and many, many more. Order tickets today for this fabulous musical event! | Ashtabula Arts Center
2928 West 13th Street
Ashtabula, OH 44004
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| Get ready to swing and sing the Blues when "Blue Lunch" plays at the Arts Center on Saturday night! |
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Tickets for "Blue Lunch" and/or "GeezeCats" are on sale now for $15 adults $10 seniors $10 students
Seating is limited! Tickets to either show can be purchased in advance by calling the Arts Center at 964-3396. |
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2/6/2010, "Blue Lunch" at 8 p.m. 3/6/2010, "GeezCats" at 8 p.m. |
The Ashtabula Arts Center presents one of the most entertaining blues-based groups in the Cleveland area! "Blue Lunch" comes to town for a single performance on Saturday, February 6 at 8 p.m.
Founded by leader Pete London in 1984, "Blue Lunch" has since played steadily at nightclubs, colleges, festivals, resorts, and corporate and private functions. The group has performed at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, at world famous Severence Hall and the Ohio State Fair. They've opened shows for Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Robert Cray, The Beach Boys and many other artists. They have recorded three cds including their newest "Not Live at the Copa" for Catch This Records.
"Blue Lunch" is an eight-piece band of bass, drums, guitar, harmonica, keyboards and a full horn section. They are known for keeping the dance floor full whenever they play their 1950's era swing/jump blues/Chicago style blues.
"Big fat rhythm & blues are back in style again and Blue Lunch's got'em! Check 'em out 'cause these cats can swing!"
--Terry Stewart
Executive Director Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum "Blue Lunch parties like it's 1949... Mixing originals with cuts by the likes of Louis Prima, B.B. King and Ray Charles, they generate a bright, dry heat with lively grooves and clockwork interplay."
--Anastasia Pantsios
The Plain Dealer "Blue Lunch is easily one of the most entertaining blues-based groups in the Cleveland area."
--Buane Verh
Jazz & Blues Report |
Bringing songs from the Golden Age of Rock 'n' Roll-the late '50's and '60's along with their improve-style comedy which includes sight gags, one liners, skits and more are the quartet of seasoned veteran musicians "GeezeCats"
Saturday, March 6 at 8 p.m. The GeezCats focus on authenticity, perfection and a full range of four-part harmony has them singing the songs you remember, as you remember them. Doo Wop hits of the "Skyliners" and the "Diamonds" sound like the "Skyliners" and the "Diamonds." "Beach Boys" and "Four Seasons" tunes sound like the "Beach Boys" and the "Four Seasons." The GeezCats perform songs by Roy Orbison, The Drifters, The Everly Brothers, Sam Cooke, Ricky Nelson, Dion and the Belmonts, Jan and Dean and many, many more. Order tickets today for this fabulous musical event!
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| Don't Miss These Top Musical Groups Playing at the Ashtabula Arts Center! |
| | Order tickets today! | | | Tickets for "Blue Lunch" and/or "GeezeCats" are on sale now for $15 adults $10 seniors $10 students Seating is limited! Tickets to either show can be purchased in advance by calling the Arts Center at 964-3396. | | | UPCOMING SHOWS | | 2/6/2010, "Blue Lunch" at 8 p.m. 3/6/2010, "GeezCats" at 8 p.m. | 
The Ashtabula Arts Center presents one of the most entertaining blues-based groups in the Cleveland area! "Blue Lunch" comes to town for a single performance on February 6 at 8 p.m. Founded by leader Pete London in 1984, "Blue Lunch" has since played steadily at nightclubs, colleges, festivals, resorts, and corporate and private functions. The group has performed at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, at world famous Severence Hall and the Ohio State Fair. They've opened shows for Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Robert Cray, The Beach Boys and many other artists. They have recorded three cds including their newest "Not Live at the Copa" for Catch This Records. "Blue Lunch" is an eight-piece band of bass, drums, guitar, harmonica, keyboards and a full horn section. They are known for keeping the dance floor full whenever they play their 1950's era swing/jump blues/Chicago style blues. "Big fat rhythm & blues are back in style again and Blue Lunch's got'em! Check 'em out 'cause these cats can swing!"
--Terry Stewart
Executive Director Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum "Blue Lunch parties like it's 1949... Mixing originals with cuts by the likes of Louis Prima, B.B. King and Ray Charles, they generate a bright, dry heat with lively grooves and clockwork interplay."
--Anastasia Pantsios
The Plain Dealer "Blue Lunch is easily one of the most entertaining blues-based groups in the Cleveland area."
--Buane Verh
Jazz & Blues Report | | 
Bringing songs from the Golden Age of Rock 'n' Roll-the late '50's and '60's along with their improve-style comedy which includes sight gags, one liners, skits and more are the quartet of seasoned veteran musicians "GeezeCats" Saturday, March 6 at 8 p.m. The GeezCats focus on authenticity, perfection and a full range of four-part harmony has them singing the songs you remember, as you remember them. Doo Wop hits of the "Skyliners" and the "Diamonds" sound like the "Skyliners" and the "Diamonds." "Beach Boys" and "Four Seasons" tunes sound like the "Beach Boys" and the "Four Seasons." The GeezCats perform songs by Roy Orbison, The Drifters, The Everly Brothers, Sam Cooke, Ricky Nelson, Dion and the Belmonts, Jan and Dean and many, many more. Order tickets today for this fabulous musical event! | Ashtabula Arts Center
2928 West 13th Street
Ashtabula, OH 44004 
Pamela Hammond Public Relations/Marketing Coordinator
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Get ready to swing and sing the blues with “Blue Lunch!” A single performance of this swing/jump blues/Chicago style blues band will be held at the Ashtabula Arts Center on
Sat., Feb. 6th at 8 p.m. Tickets $15 adults, $10 Senior/Students. Order today! 964-3396
Blue Lunch plays 1950’s era swing and jump blues along with Chicago-style blues. Founded by leader Pete London in 1984, Blue Lunch has played steadily at nightclubs, colleges, festivals, resorts, weddings and at corporate and private functions. They have performed at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, at world famous Severence Hall and the Ohio State Fair. They’ve opened shows for Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Robert Cray, The Beach Boys and many other artists. Blue Lunch has recorded three cds including their newest Not Live at the Copa, for Catch This Records. Don’t miss this fabulous, fun evening of entertainment!
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| | | |  Dr. Martin Crombie plays a Sunday Coffeehouse!
The Ashtabula Arts Center will be presenting "Acoustic Tapestry" with Dr. Martin Crombie on Sunday, November 22nd at 2 p.m. The show will be played in the intimate surroundings of the Arts Center's gallery. Light refreshments will be served.
A native of Ashtabula, Dr. Crombie picked up the guitar in high school and music became a steady hobby that expanded into open mic and other local venue performances. He plays a variety of music including acoustic singer/songwriters from the 60's through today together with a mix of acoustic rock and blues. Dr. Crombie has been a practicing dentist for 19 years at the Healthy Smile Center in Ashtabula.
Joining Dr. Crombie will be guest artists Dan Herbst on harmonica, Kathy Lynch, harmony vocals and Petr Wiese, piano.
Tickets for the event are $10 per person. Seating is limited and reservations should be made in advance by calling the Arts Center at 964-3396.
| | | The Good Life presents "Christmas on Main Street" |  Relive Ashtabula of the 1950's at"Christmas on Main Street" Head back in time to downtown Ashtabula of the 1950's when "The Good Life Singers" present their annual holiday concert "Christmas on Main Street" at the Ashtabula Arts Center on Friday and Saturday, November 20 & 21 at 7:30 p.m. This delightful holiday event will have the Good Life singing many holiday favorites including "Caroling, Caroling," "Christmas In A Small Town," "Home For The Holidays," "It's The Most Wonderful Time Of Year," "Joy To The World," "Let It Snow," "Over The River & Through The Woods," "Silver Bells," "St. Nick At Night" and many more! Tickets can be purchased by calling the Ashtabula Arts Center at (440) 964-3396. Tickets are $9. | | | Ashtabula Arts Center 2928 West 13th Street Ashtabula OH 44004 (440) 964-3396 | | | | | | | |
Posted on 11/06/2009 — Read More
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