2009 Densmore Summer Series
All Concerts are Sunday Evening at 7 PM

 
June 28th - The Lost Boys will be opening our season this year with their exciting blend of traditional bluegrass and original songs composed mainly by John Cadley but with some sparkling gems from Mark and Henry as well.  The group was formed in 1999 in Syracuse.  John is the last original member and is joined by Henry Jankiewicz (fiddle), Mark Allnatt (banjo), Ted Williams (mandolin) and John Dancks (bass).   The groups 2nd CD “Black Dog” is a Sammy Award winner and will be available at the show.   Once again we are pleased to have a Season Opening Wine & Cheese gathering at 6:00PM before the show begins in the yard and downstairs if raining.   We hope to see all there!!
 
July 5th - Dan Hammond and friends will fill Densmore with gentle Caribbean music .  Dan is this area’s leading ambassador  of the island lifestyle; a little laid back, a little crazy and very pleasant !  He first heard a steel drum in Ohio of all places!  Upon returning to Northern New York, Dan borrowed $500 from his Grandfather and bought a steel drum, learned to play and started making money playing in downtown Alex Bay on the street corners!  Eventually he formed his first band with Tony Soluri named  Tropical Jello and performed at different resorts in the Bay until Dan eventually moved to Florida.  Dan has played from Northern New York to Key West, Florida playing from street corners and waterfront decks to float parades!
 
July 12th  -   New to our series this year is Tolislaw “T.J.” Jozwiak, a fantastic pianist  and performer.  T.J. was born in Poland near Chopin’s birthplace.  Classically trained, T.J. began playing the piano at age 4.  Studying French horn and piano at the Academy of Music in Gdansk, Poland, T.J. continued on to receive his Masters Degree in French horn, but his whole heart is with the piano and jazz.  His classical training shows in his unique improvisational style.  T.J. performed at the International Jazz Festival in Warsaw and later toured in Finland and Norway playing in nightclubs and hotels.  He went on to entertain for 12 years on the World Cruises of the Cunard Cruise Line, the oldest cruise ship line in the world.  Moving to the U.S. in 1996, T.J. currently resides in Richmond, Virginia and summers on Iroquois Island  in Alexandria Bay and is proud to have become a U.S. citizen on March 17, 2004.  T.J. will be accompanied by drummer Steve Adams and bassist David Belding.
 
July 19th    Dave, Win & Meredith join us again this year for an evening of great music and entertainment.  Dave Knapp has lived in the 1000 Islands for most of his life.  He has previously played with the Bouyrockers, The Shadows and the Snow Monkeys.  Win Price is a lifelong summer resident of Thousand Island Park and has played keyboard with various bands in the Syracuse area and is also a member of the Bouyrockers.  Meredith Gould is a lifelong summer resident of Maple Island who lives in Nashville, TN and has released solo CD’s.  The trio have played together in various incantations around the 1000 Islands for many years.  Their blend of voices, original songs and good nature make them a yearly favorite.  We hope you will enjoy these “River Rats” as much as we do!!!
 
July 26th - The Bristol Brothers will be back again for a fun filled night of bluegrass and down home Americana.  Don Springer and Richard Hood along with Norm Darling bring decades of musical experience to the stage with a show based deep in the roots of bluegrass.  Using a variety of instruments (many vintage) and styles, the “boys” perform and explain the music that is the bedrock for today’s country and bluegrass forms.  Guitars, mandolin, banjo, autoharp, banjeurine, fine expressive vocals and humorous exchanges with the audience  make up a complete and educational entertainment package.
 
August 2nd - What could be better than hearing the wonderful sounds of swing and jazz on the shores of the beautiful St. Lawrence River?  Let Seaway Swing answer that question.  Sit back and relax for a wonderful evening of music led by Paul Buell, the music director from Sackets Harbor School.
 
August 9th - The Trillium Trio, led by Agnes McCarthy returns this summer after a few year hiatus.  They were formed in 1989 to provide professional chamber music throughout the North Country. 
 
 August 16th - Eliza Moore’s unique sound stems from her diverse musical background.  Rooted in the classical tradition, her pure tone and minimalist accompaniment evoke an old world quality to her songs.  Eliza received her training at the Guildhall School for Music and Drama in London, England where she developed her passion for world music and collaborative composition.  As a fiddler and songwriter, Eliza has also played in numerous bluegrass and folk groups touring Ireland and much of Western Europe.  She is currently in the studio recording her next solo album “Beauty in Mystery” with L.A. producer Deron Johnson.
 
August 23rd - For Heavens Sake evolved through a ten year span beginning in 1986 when Mary Ann Wert (Baritone) and Laurie Shepherd (Lead) sang in their first quartet together and finalizing in 1995 when Mary Ann’s two daughters, Katie Taylor (Bass) and Lorie Autote (Tenor) joined them.  The quartet has produced three recordings.  The last one was “I Wish You Love”, which was released in the fall of 2008 and has been nominated for a 2009 CARA AWARD for BEST BARBERSHOP SONG. 
 
August 30th -  This year we are closing the season with an old fashioned hymn sing along and storytelling hour.  Judy Keeler, our favorite resident storyteller will entertain us with the stories behind our favorite hymns and Cindy Wright will lead us in the sing along.  We thought this would be a great way to end the summer season.
 
December 13th - Join us for the Annual Christmas Concert featuring the Thousand Islands Select Ensemble under the direction of Kathryn Amore Ingerson.