The Buzz For Roscoe's World Premiere in Schroon

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This Wednesday marks another historic day in the Seagle Music Colony's 101 years in the business,  with the world premiere of Roscoe, (August 3-6).

It's a performance with a very upstate connection, according to Seagle's Tony Kostecki.

"It's based on Pulitzer Prize winning author William Kennedy's novel. The setting is in Albany, New York in the 1940s It's a gripping fictionalized tale of political intrigue in "old" Albany." Tony told us.

The composer is Evan Mack, now in residence at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs.  The librettist is Joshua McGuire.

"The Colony did a workshop performance of the show last summer. Capital Repertory director Maggie Mancinelli-Cahill directed another workshop performance of the work at Skidmore College. 

"Separately, Deborah Voigt, one of the world's most versatile singers, will participate in a world premiere concert version of Roscoe with David Alan Miller conducting the Albany Symphony on October 14th. Colum McCann summed up William Kennedy's versatility,  He's an historian, a journalist, a critic, an essayist, a poet, a philosopher, a playwright.”

Get more information about the show and ticket availability, by clicking here.

 

Patchouli Back In Schroon

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The Schroon Lake Arts Council’s bumper summer crop of fine performers continues this Tuesday, with the return of Patchouli.

This internationally famous duet -- award winning songwriter Julie Patchouli and master guitarist Bruce Hecksel  -- are crowd favorites here in Schroon.

So hurry and get your tickets now, before the Boathouse sells out!

 More from the Schroon Lake Arts Council:

“Patchouli lights up the air with sparkling acoustic sounds and their powerful contagious chemistry. Famous for that smiling voice that instantly turns a bad day into a good one, Patchouli’s down-to-earth, hopeful songwriting is “New American Folk” blending elements of folk, pop, flamenco and jazz with world beat rhythms.

Patchouli’s sound has been described as “the harmonies of Simon & Garfunkel meet the guitar brilliance of the Gipsy Kings. Patchouli represents the very top echelon of today's acoustic performers, bringing the highest level of skill together with the passion, experience and joy that are a rare combination indeed”.

Get all the details by clicking on he Schroon Lake Arts Council's ad, in the left column, or by clicking right here.