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
"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!
"The Spotlight Singers"
will be performing their Spring Concert
"America"
on Sunday, April 18 at 2:00 p.m. Admission is free! Come and join us!
Ashtabula Arts Center 2928 West 13th Street Ashtabula, OH 44004
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!
The Ashtabula Arts Center offers individual music instruction in a number of different areas. Lesson times are scheduled at the convienience of the student and the teacher.
Price per 1/2 hour lesson
Piano Natella Askerova.......................................$15.00 Lyn Rocco.................................................$14.00
Violin Linda Doviak.............................................$11.50 Carol Linsenmeier.....................................$16.00
Guitar, Dulcimer, Recorder James Hilton Luce....................................$14.00
Guitar Randy Coutts............................................$14.00
Flute Nan Case..................................................$12.00
Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone James Fuller.............................................$14.00
Percussion, Baritone Horn Frank Montanaro......................................$14.00
Clarinet and Saxophone Geoffrey Wands........................................$14.00
A Note About Suzuki Violin for Children Age 4 and up Instruction in violin, viola, & cello is offered by Dr. Carol Linsenmeier using the nurturing teaching method developed by Dr. Shinichi Suzuki. Students may begin to study on child-sized instruments as young as 4 years of age. Teaching methods especially adapted to young children are used. Parents are an essential part of the process as they attend their child's private lessons and practice with the child at home. Students also attend a weekly group class. Cost of the group lesson is $5 per week in addition to the private instruction fee. Group lesson for this session is on Thursdays at 6 p.m.
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
Get ready to swing and sing the Blues when "Blue Lunch" plays at the Arts Center on Saturday night!
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
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!
Ashtabula Arts Center 2928 West 13th Street Ashtabula, OH 44004
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
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!
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.
Join us for a very special Coffeehouse presentation.... “Acoustic Tapestry” Sunday, November 22nd at 2 p.m. featuring Dr. Martin Crombie
with guest artists
Dan Herbst, harmonica
Kathy Lynch, harmony vocals
and Petr Wiese, piano
General Admission: $10
For tickets: 964-3396
A native of Ashtabula, Martin 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. Martin has been a practicing dentist for 19 years at the Healthy Smile Center. Don’t miss this special afternoon performance!
The annual Christmas concert!The Good Life Singerspresents“ “Christmas on Main Street” The Good Life Singers will take you back to Ashtabula’s Main Street of the early 20th century in this nostalgic and spirited holiday song fest!
Featured will be favorite holiday tunes including “Carol In Winter,” “Home For The Holidays,” “It's The Most Wonderful Time Of Year,” “Let it Snow,” “Silver Bells,” “Sleighride,” and many, many more! Friday and Saturday
Admission is free! The Arts Center’s Children’s Choir, “The Spotlight Singers” is also available to perform at your event. Call director Deborah Inks at the Arts Center for more information (440) 964-3396.
Join us for a student recital on Monday, November 16 at 7 p.m. Come and hear what our talented students can do! Admission is free. A reception will follow.
“The Spotlight Singers,” our children’s choir directed by Deborah Inks
invites you to join the fall session.
Ages 5-9: Tues., 4:30 - 5 p.m.
Ages 10 -14: Tues., 5 - 5:30 p.m.
Cost is $15 for the session which begins September 15th. Music, games and performance experience will culminate in our Christmas Concert on December 10!
The AshtabulaArtsCenter's Brown Bag Concert Series will begin its annual summer run! Held at the North Park Gazebo in downtown Ashtabulaon Wednesdays at noon and downtown Village Park in Jefferson
on Thursdays at noon. Brown Bag concerts feature a different performer or musical group each week. Admission is always free! Bring your lawn chairs and bring your lunch to enjoy during the show!
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.
The Ashtabula series is sponsored by
The Star Beacon. The Jefferson series is sponsored by
Gazette Publications.
This week's featured performers on
Wednesday, July 1 in Ashtabula
and
Thursday, July 2 in Jefferson
will be Gloria and Lou DiFabio of Geneva.
Gloria Jean DiFabio has been playing the piano since she climbed onto her cousin's piano bench at the age of 4. Although she couldn't read a note of music, she learned to play by ear. In the fall of 1958 while Gloria was playing at an All Star Jazz Concert at California State Teachers College, she and Lou met and moved to Geneva-on-the-Lake. Lou who also sings and plays drums is a retired lawyer who is now managing and promoting their music-recording enterprise, Glorilou Productions. Since 1998, the two have been performing together.
Also in the Ashtabula Series:
July 8: Northeasterly Winds
July 15: Cassie Kahr
July 22: "Remember When" Big Band
July 29: Dennis Ford
August 5: Alex VanAllen
Also in the Jefferson Series:
July 9: Northeasterly Winds
July 16: Cassie Kahr
July 23: Alex VanAllen
July 30: Dennis Ford
August 6: "Remember When" Big Band
Our Remaining 2009 Featured Performers:
Formed in the spring of 1999, "Northeasterly Winds" is a woodwind quintet performing classical, pop and jazz. Featured performers are Kathy Zetts, Nanette Case, Jim Fuller, Marc Fannin and Miriam Thayer. All of the members are involved in other musical activities and in addition to community events, the group also plays for weddings and other special occasions.
Cassie Kahr is a Madison High School student with a long list of musical credits to her name. She has performed in numerous musicals and also sang for Radio Disney Pop Squad. She is a member of "The Girls Band." Cassie has sung the national anthem at a Captains baseball game, the Cleveland Monsters hockey games and other local events.
Audiences take a walk down memory lane when the "Remember When" Big Band begins to play. Founded in 2001 by Beverly Rago and her late husband Louis, the band is currently under the direction of Marty Martinez. "Remember When" has a substantial repertoire of well-known ballroom, swing and vocal selections and performs at parks, nursing homes, county fairs, church socials and other venues from Conneaut to the west side of Cleveland.
Dennis Ford has been playing in bands since the age of 12 and has played in "Soul Expressions," "Good Question" and "Qiana." He has performed with top entertainers including Tommy James and the Shondells, Chubby Checker and more. Dennis sings songs from the 1950's to the present.
A native of Ashtabula, Alex VanAllen is a student at Ohio University. She has performed in numerous theatrical productions in both G. B. Community Theatre and Straw Hat Theatre at the AshtabulaArtsCenter. Alex will be singing a selection of pop standards and Broadway tunes.
The Ashtabula Arts Center offers individual instruction in many musical instruments.
For information or to arrange for a lesson time,
contact Music Coordinator Lyn Savarise at the Arts Center, 964-3396.
PIANO
Natella Askerova - $14.50/half hour
Lyn Savarise - $14.00/half hour
VIOLIN
Linda Doviak - $11.50/half hour
Carol Linsenmeier- $16.00/half hour
GUITAR
Randy Coutts - $14.00/half hour
James Hilton Luce - $14.00/half hour
FLUTE
Nanette Case - $12.00/half hour
VOICE
Deborah Inks - $14.00/half hour
Geoff Wands - $14.00/half hour
TRUMPET
James Fuller - $14.00/half hour
FRENCH HORN
James Fuller - $14.00/half hour
TROMBONE
James Fuller - $14.00/half hour
ORGAN
Lyn Savarise - $14.00/half hour
CLARINET
Geoffrey Wands - $14.00/half hour
SAXOPHONE
Geoffrey Wands - $14.00/half hour
PERCUSSION/BARITONE/HORN
Frank Montanaro - $14.00/half hour
DULCIMER
James Hilton Luce- $14.00/half hour
RECORDER
James Hilton Luce- $14.00/half hour
A Note About Suzuki Violin for Children
Instruction in violin, viola, & cello is offered by Dr. Carol Linsenmeier using the nurturing teaching method developed by Dr. Shinichi Suzuki. Students may begin to study on child-sized instruments as young as 4 years of age. Teaching methods especially adapted to young children are used. Parents are an essential part of the process as they attend their child's private lessons and practice with the child at home. Students also attend a weekly group class. Cost of the group lesson is $5 per week in addition to the private instruction fee.
Join us for a jazzy mix of acoustic blues and folk with
“Barbato and James”
featuring Steve Barbato & Randy “James” Coutts
in the intimate surroundings of the Arts Center gallery.
Sunday, March 15
at 2 p.m.
General Admission $10
If you missed the last “Barbato and James” coffeehouse at the Arts Center, you missed a great afternoon of entertainment that rocked the house and thrilled the audience. But now you have a chance to see this dynamic duo once again when they play another afternoon coffeehouse in the Arts Center gallery on Sunday, March 15.
Local musicians Steve Barbato and Randy “James” Coutts have been playing music for over thirty years. Listening to Beatles’s songs on the radio gave them both the inspiration to play.
Randy started taking guitar lessons at age 10. He received instruction from Tony Butch, Don Banzer, Ed Ollikainen and Glen Schwartz of the well-known 70’s band “Union Pacific Gas & Electric Band” and “The James Gang.” “The Fast Cats” was one of the many bands Randy has been a member of. Steve learned to play guitar from his father. He has been in various bands from California to Ohio and played in the well-known area band “Oil Can Harry” in the 70’s.
In the 1980’s, these two began playing in various bands together. In 1999, they formed the duo, “Barbato and James,” playing acoustic guitars and singing a variety of ever popular favorites including “The House of the Rising Son,” “Ain’t No Sunshine,” “Ghost Riders,” and “A Million Miles Away.”
Additionally, they currently play together in “The Ernest T Band,” with musicians Mike Penna and Brady Burnett with lead singer Steve Tobias. They play Blues, Classic Rock, Rock, Rockabilly, Motown and Country. Both groups play locally in clubs, wineries, taverns and are available for private parties, festivals, community events and more.
Seating is limited! Call to order your tickets today! 964-3396.
Join “The Good Life Singers” for their annual spring concert! Filled with a variety of favorite tunes, this program is based on the radio show “Your Hit Parade” and will feature the most frequent pieces performed by “The Good Life” throughout the years. Songs will include: “I Believe/Ave Maria,” “Alexander's Ragtime Band,” “Putting on the Ritz,” “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” “Even Now,” “Don't Cry for Me Argentina,” “Music of the Night,” “Lullaby of Broadway,” “Sentimental Journey,” “Waitin' for the Robert E. Lee” and many more! Don’t miss this annual favorite!
Fri., April 24 at 7:30 p.m. and Sat., April 25 at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $8 adults/ $7 seniors Advance sale tickets receive a $1 discount! For tickets: (440) 964-3396
“The Spotlight Singers”
The Ashtabula Arts Center’s children’s choir, directed by Deborah Inks, will perform their
A 1970 graduate of Ashtabula High School, James Fuller started his musical career participating in his school band and various church groups. He has studied under Oliver Kaura, Ward Hamm, Norman Taylor, Hector Martinez, Chris Bumpus, and William Slocum. He attended Kent State University and the Dana School of Music.
While in his teens, Jim met local legend Spencer Thompson and was introduced to blues and jazz standards while attending the many jam sessions that Thompson held.
Jim has performed in many area bands including the Ashtabula Symphonic Band, Ashtabula Area Orchestra and Northeasterly Winds. He is currently a member of “King Pins” and “Blues Project 2008.” He also serves Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and United Church of Christ in Conneaut and Indian Creek Chapel in Geneva.
At the Ashtabula Arts Center, Jim gives lessons in trumpet, French horn and trombone. Lessons are $14 per half hour. Most students take one lesson per week. Lessons can be arranged with any of our music instructors by calling the Arts Center at 964-3396.
Fri., April 24 at 7:30 p.m. and Sat., April 25 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $8 adults/ $7 seniors
Join “The Good Life Singers” for their annual spring concert!
Filled with a variety of favorite tunes, this program is based on the radio show “Your Hit Parade” and will feature the most frequent pieces performed by “The Good Life” throughout the years. Songs will include: “I Believe/Ave Maria,” “Alexander's Ragtime Band,” “Putting on the Ritz,” “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” “Even Now,” “Don't Cry for Me Argentina,” “Music of the Night,” “Lullaby of Broadway,” “Sentimental Journey,” “Waitin' for the Robert E. Lee” and many more! Don’t miss this annual favorite!
OFFICERS: President: Judy Robson Vice President: Mike Fedler Vice President: Chris McClure Treasurer: Rich Vanek Secretary: Linda VanBuren
BOARD MEMBERS:
Baerbel Baginski
Steve Candela
Neroy Carter
Kim Coxon
Arnie Esterer
Adele Herzog
Mary Ellen Higley
Ken Johnson
Mark Jones
Randy Jones
Gloria Kaull
Mary Ann Kline
Rob Schimmelpfennig
Bruce Schlosser
Dixie Selip
Chris Tredent, WSL
Tami Turner
Joseph Varckette
Ellen Winer
Relive Ashtabula of the 1950's at"Christmas on Main Street"
