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A Summer Music Day Camp Unlike Any Other!

May 5, 2022 by InsidePress

Music in Chappaqua’s New York Rock Academy is a Sanctuary for Campers, an Uplifting Environment where Kids & Teens Experience Self-expression, Camaraderie and a Stimulating Music Education

Angie Angier is the founder and owner of the New York Rock Academy Performance Summer Camp and of the famed Music in Chappaqua.

Chappaqua, New York–The New York Rock Academy Performance Summer Camp is back for 2022! Established by musician, educator and longtime Chappaqua resident Angie Angier, the New York Rock Academy Performance Camp, under the auspices of the famed Music in Chappaqua, is about music community and togetherness. In the wake of these challenging times we are all experiencing, Ms. Angier explains, “Now more than ever, music becomes a great unifier, an ultimate healer, and an essential element that allows campers/students to reclaim their identities, connect with their peers, and share in the joy of self-expression.”

Our New York Rock Academy Performance Camp, Ms. Angier states, “allows each camper to develop their own voice as budding artists. Here we celebrate and have a great love of every individual. We care for them, and we value their individuality. It’s a nurturing music environment where students make great friendships. It’s truly a safe haven, and a mecca for young artists.” The Academy is an immersive rock ‘n roll day camp consisting of five independent week-long sessions for aspiring rock stars.


Sessions include:

– Beatles Week
– The Ultimate ‘70s Rock Camp
– Green Day Vs. Red Hot Chili Peppers
– The Amazing Music of the Big ‘80s
– The Ultimate Nirvana Grunge Rock Camp

The structure of the Academy, with its five week-long sessions geared to specific rock eras, represents the future of the summer program, Ms. Angier says. “We stand on the shoulders of giants,” she says. “The musicians of these different decades gave us so much musical intelligence. We delve deeply into the riches they left us.

“This is really the vision for the Academy and the music school,” Ms. Angier adds. “I like the ‘deep dive’ idea into the decades of rock and roll. I think it’s a wonderful, unique approach – to cover five weeks of different periods of rock and roll.” She hopes ultimately to allow campers/students to take their expertise on the road and travel to different areas of the country, emulating the great rock musicians of decades gone by.

Music in Chappaqua provides instruction in a range of musical instruments for campers, and features a series of programs aimed at bringing out the inner musician in every child. Programs include:

• Private Lessons: Offering instruction in piano, voice, violin, guitar, bass, guitar, cello, double bass, flute, trumpet, drums, clarinet, voice and songwriting

• Rock Workshops: Ensemble play providing a practical, exciting way for students to participate in a real band in an actual band setting

• Indie Workshops: A terrific opportunity for young vocalists to find their own voice, sound and style

For more information about the Summer 2022 New York Rock Academy Performance Camp and all programs at Music in Chappaqua, Call Music in Chappaqua at 914.238.3123, contact the school via email at mail@musicinchappaqua.com, or log on to its Web site, www.musicinchappaqua.com. 

 

Filed Under: Words & Wisdoms From Our Sponsors Tagged With: camp, Day Camp, Music Day Camp, Music in Chappaqua, New York Rock Academy, rock and roll, Sanctuary

Prepare for Musical Nirvana at The Capitol Theatre

November 12, 2021 by Grace Bennett

Sheryl Crow and her band rocking the Capitol theatre stage

In case you missed this news… the iconic Capitol Theatre is ever so gloriously back, having successfully booked A-list, coveted artists, bringing musical nirvana back onto its stage and into its hallowed halls with a full year’s lineup that began in September.

See ‘The Cap is Back’  below for ‘a snapshot’ of what you can expect!

Among the factors setting this venue apart: ‘The Cap’ is blessed with a state-of-the-art light and sound system which are nothing short of remarkable following milestone renovations–a boon to the near 100-year-old theatre and yet another feature to record to an astoundingly rich and colorful rock & roll legacy.

“You can hear a pin drop. We’ve had artists walk away from the microphone, unplug the guitar, and just use their voice and the whole room can hear them,” said Brian Lynch, the Capitol’s veteran head usher. As he led a group of reporters up the grand staircase to the balcony for a light show demonstration during a celebratory pre-opening, he repeatedly emphasized the technical excellence that maintain artists in their element, and of course, leave audiences agog. Since the grand opening in September 2012, ‘the Cap’ has been at the forefront of what would be called its “house lighting package,” allowing for a multicolor light show with each performance employing 100 lights on 11 trusses with 12 high-definition cameras strategically placed all over the theatre.

“While many venues’ house packages are good, we wanted to ensure that an amazing and memorable light show was in the cards for any artist that plays here, not just bigger tours with a budget to bring in more lights,” said Bruce Wheeler, general manager.

As for the sound… “The room is acoustically perfect,” said Lynch. “Seriously, you can stand on the stage and project your voice to the top of the room, and it will come back just as loud. That’s thanks to a hall designed before amplified sound was commonplace,” offered Wheeler. In 2011 renovations included sound proofing to reduce an echo.

Meanwhile, from the stage, owner Peter Shapiro shared how the theatre’s reopening was received so warmly by these star musicians.

“When we thought about who we wanted to reopen this amazing place with, we aimed for the very top. “We said, let’s throw out the ball to the very top and see who we get.” And the rest is more rock and roll history in the making and in the delivering–simply adding to a legacy which began when the Capitol first opened its doors in 1926 as a vaudeville theater, evolving over time into one of a handful of worthy rock and roll destination theatres–as Jerry Garcia, whose very spirit permeates the theater, famously asserted.

So, if it’s still rock and roll you crave…

If it’s discovering a powerhouse performer for the very first time …

If it’s a date night to remember …

Then put down this article, and don’t hesitate to book a show for yourself, for your family, or for your friends, at the Capitol.

Pick your favorite artist(s) and book at thecapitoltheatre.com and have the time of your life! (The Capitol adheres to Covid safety protocols–check the website for its most up to date requirements.)

THE CAP is BACK: A Snapshot 

On September 11, 2021, The Struts stepped on stage for Opening Night. Two Sheryl Crow performances were followed by a night with Billy Idol. Autumn’s excitement multiplied as the theatre touted October performances by Elvis Costello, Foreigner, and a month of performances by Capitol mainstay, Phil Lesh & Friends. In early November, there was a chance to enjoy everyone from Gary Clark, Jr. to Steely Dan, Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin evening and, in late breaking news… just before family Thanksgiving gatherings, Bob Dylan returns on his Rough and Rowdy Ways tour. For Thanksgiving, the Cap also has Twiddle Frendsgiving on Nov. 26 & 27.

So much to be grateful for.

It’s Hot Tuna Acoustic and Electric on December 4, and moe on Dec. 10 & 11. In December and January too, Chris Isaak and David Bromberg promise a lift from winter doldrums. Almost Queen plays Jan. 21. The all-star lineup continues into the spring with The Beach Boys, Bela Fleck & the Flecktones & Nate Bargatze in April.  – Grace Bennett

For a full schedule, visit thecapitoltheatre.com

Filed Under: Cover Stories Tagged With: Billy Idol, Bob Dylan, Iconic, Jerry Garcia, light and sound, rock and roll, Sheryl Crow, The Capitol Theatre

In Honoring Charlie Watts, an Adoring Fan Relates the Transforming Power of the Rolling Stones

September 5, 2021 by Cathy Deutsch

The passing of Charlie Watts on 8/24/2021 has affected me deeply. It took me many days to find the words to express my sorrow and I still struggle to capture the breadth and depth that The Rolling Stones have had on me for over 55 years. As each person has a favorite song or band… this is the story of my fascination with The Rolling Stones. The editor of this press has graciously invited me to tell my story. I hope it strikes a chord.

Cathy with her daughter Avery at their first Rolling Stones concert together!

I will never forget the first time at 8 years of age in 1965 when I heard Satisfaction. I was in an after school arts and craft class with other pony-tailed girls when the song came on the radio high up on a bookshelf.  A fitting introduction considering that this song is about hearing something on the radio…..

To this day I remember with great vividness how I put down my papers mesmerized, staring at the dropped ceiling panels above the radio. Of course at such a young age I had no idea of the meaning of the song, but I was moved, almost hypnotized by its rhythm and urgency. From then on I was inexplicably attuned to their music. Luckily the radio was always on and their songs became the background of my life as I turned from a girl, to a teen, and eventually into the woman I am today. They, through their music, helped me to define myself, to accept my bigger than the box personality and to embrace my love of R&B, Soul and Rock & Roll. The music and performances of Mick gave me permission to be bawdy, to be all up front, to be sexual, androgynous, and to not be afraid to shake it!! 

As I got older and could go to concerts I saw them in New York whenever they toured. In 1973, my first concert, at the age of 16 when there was no Ticketron, we had to send postcards in a ticket lottery. All duplicates would be removed. With my Stones freak friend Susan (who looked a bit like Bianca) we sent around 100 post cards with the names of all our family members and pets, hoping to get tickets to all New York shows. My Aunts dog Coco, a Brown French Poodle got two tickets. ID would have to be shown at the box office, so I just walked into the library and asked for a library card under the name of Coco Benjamin. When the librarian questioned my unusual name I said my mother was French and named me after Coco Chanel. Score! Two tickets closer to success!! We did by hook and by crook get seats to all the shows at Madison Square Garden where we slowly but surely made our way to the front row every night. It was there that I lost my shoes, and would have lost much more given the opportunity!! 

Mick was the focus of my adoration, and remains a life long fascination but didn’t until I was older, learn to listen to the music as a band and not just the lead singer. When this happened it was  an expanded experience of what had already become my second heartbeat. I appreciated each of them as the perfect pieces that made the group what is considered The Greatest Rock and Roll Band in history. Keith was Keef, raunchy, dark, bad boy playing wild and brilliantly always a cigarette hanging out of his mouth. Bill Wyman, then Ronnie Wood–both the bookends that added texture.The former members Mick Taylor, Brian Jones, were before my time. 

Charlie, dear Charlie, was always steady, the inside of the music hidden in the back that drove everything without flash. Demurring, humble, taking a small blushing bow at the end of the show. He was the good boy, a consummate professional, the beat that gave them life. He was a brilliant drummer, primarily a lover and player of jazz, whose ever steady rhythm, kept the band musically together. He was the backbone that let Mick sing it to his primal beat, and gave the space for Keith to let his guitar freak fly! 

In August 2019, I took my then 26 year-old daughter to her first large arena concert in New Jersey. I saw it as her initiation as she has had the songs as her second hand smoke all her life as I play and talk about them probably too much. We exuberantly danced and danced all night, never sitting down once. She even commented upon seeing people seated, “Do they think they’re at a freakin’ James Taylor concert?”. It was impossible to not move. She was mesmerized and fell into the tribal power of thousands dancing and singing under the stars. It was joyous, and remains one of the best nights we have ever had together and we have had many. At the end she said “Mom he’s a freak of nature, I get why you love him so much”. This from a 26 year-old girl captivated by a 76 year-old man. That is the power of The Rolling Stones.

My love for the band will always live on but it will never sound the same. This band of brothers has given the world a tremendous musical legacy. I’ve seen them around 12 times and will unabashedly say they have been some of the most exulted full body moments of my life. 

Contrary to lyrics, The Rolling Stones have given me Satisfaction and yes, I CAN always get what I want.

RIP Mr. Charlie Watts, a brilliant elegant gentleman who gave us a legacy unrivaled.

“We don’t mourn artists we’ve never met because we knew them, we mourn them because they helped us know ourselves.” Author Unknown

For those who would like to see a wonderful interview with Charlie I suggest; Charlie Watts Interview on Later with Bob Costas. Don’t love the line of questioning but it tells so much about Charlies history with jazz and his introduction to Rock and Roll. Available on YouTube.

 Also I will note a small sampling of songs that I enjoy where Charlie really shines.

      Midnight Rambler                 Jumping Jack Flash

      Gimme Shelter                      Paint it Black

      Honky Tonk Woman             Shine a Light

      Rip This Joint                        Wild Horses

      Can you Hear me Knocking   Sympathy for The Devil

 

Cathy Deutsch is a freelance writer and former restaurant columnist for The Country Shopper. Deutsch is also locally known as the founder and owner of the now closed Tiger Lily Boutique in Mount Kisco. She now enjoys her time as a personal shopper/stylist and baker, using lots of Brown Sugar!

      

Filed Under: Inside Thoughts Tagged With: Charlie Watts, Mick Jagger, rock and roll, Rolling Stones Adoring Fan, Rolling Stones Concert, Satisfaction, The Rolling Stones, You Can't Always Get What you Want

It’s Only Rock N’ Roll… and these Parents LOVE it!

August 24, 2019 by Miriam Longobardi

Music is an outlet which provides a release for many people, but these local parents take it to a new level.

They are all over the County, and sometimes travelling beyond, all while working and raising kids. Whether a lifelong musician or just starting now, no matter how busy you think you are, you too could be on stage!

Adult Learners

Red Grenadine

Jenn Filardi and Jason Haberman of local band Red Grenadine just began taking guitar lessons as adults. Filardi, a stay-at-home mom since leaving a busy career in advertising to raise her children, studied at the Mike Risko Music School in Ossining. The upshot? At age 41, Filardi was performing vocals and playing electric rhythm guitar. The band rehearses once a week for about two hours, sometimes longer right before a gig.

The couple also took part in an adult music workshop and were able to stretch their abilities by working with musicians with varied skill sets. Over time their band evolved, some of the players changed, but since 2017, Red Grenadine plays in many local county venues. You can catch them at popular clubs/pubs like Lucy’s in Pleasantville or Garcia’s in Port Chester.

They are not a typical cover band that plays songs to sound exactly as they do on the radio; rather, they play different versions of classic rock songs and R&B, often versions covered by other artists. Sometimes the key is changed, or it has a funkier vibe, so it is very recognizable but not what people may expect.

“People are very pleasantly surprised a lot of the time,” Haberman shared.

They tend to select songs that feature different solo parts for the other members of the band to showcase their talents, such as Larry Yavner (drums), Rob Guglielmo (keyboard), Mike Bisceglia (lead guitar), Danny Golub (bass). Golub is a teacher with Music in Chappaqua. Occasionally they add horns by collaborating with the Horn Dogs.

On September 21st, they will be performing in the Battle of the Bands at the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center.  Follow Red Grenadine on Facebook and Instagram for more information.

 

 

Filed Under: Pleasantville Cover Stories Tagged With: Bands, Battle of the Bands, Local Music, music scene, musicians, rock and roll

Battle of the Bands at ChappPac

August 24, 2019 by The Inside Press

On September 21, the Friends of Chappaqua Performing Arts Center (ChappPAC) will be presenting The Battle of the Bands at ChappPAC, featuring three local bands. A meet and greet cocktail party with the bands will be held prior to the event at 6 p.m. for those who purchase tickets at that level and those who are part of the Founding Members Circle. General admission tickets are $50/ticket and priority seating including the pre-party, is $150/ticket.

The three bands taking part in this event are Red Grenadine with The Horn Dogs, Ripchord and The Station Agents. Each band will play for half an hour and there will be a 15 minute intermission between each set. Wine, beer and other beverages will be available for sale at the event.

“Having local bands who are comprised of Northern Westchester residents really speaks well for the talent we have in the Northern part of our county,” said Michele Gregson, Friends of ChappPAC Chair.

The idea for the Battle of the Bands was the brainchild of event Chair and Friends of ChappPAC Board member Sena Baron. “We were lucky that we were able to put together three great local bands to take part in this event.”

The Friends of ChappPAC is the non-profit organization sanctioned by the Town of New Castle, which owns the theater, to fundraise to enhance the facility, provide programming and help run the theater on an ongoing basis. The Friends are currently undergoing a major fundraising campaign for their Founding Members Circle, which includes various financial levels of donations. For more information about supporting Friends of ChappPAC, contact friendsofchapppac@gmail.com. To purchase tickets, visit brownpapertickets.com

ripchord
Red Grenadine
The Station Agents

Filed Under: Gotta Have Arts Tagged With: Battle of the Bands, Chappaqua Performing Arts Center, ChappPac, Family Entertainment, Music Appreciation, rock and roll

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