BOOKS AND MUSIC
Posted on July 31, 2011 with 0 comments
Hi all!
Well, summer has finally arrived! I vowed not to complain when it got hot because it took sooooo long to get here this year. I am proud to say, so far, I have kept my promise!
The NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) Conference in Nashville was fantastic! I think it was quite successful in raising awareness of the KEYS Program. Colleen and Dave Bennett, KEYS founders, did a great job working the crowd while Katie Quick (www.KatieQuick.com) and I performed. The highlight for me was, of course, performing in the Foundation Lounge at the conference! I had my 15 minutes of fame in Nashville, actually 30 minutes! My latest release, For You and For Me (available on iTunes and CD baby) might have generated an opportunity to play at a military base in Ohio. For that I am grateful. Also, Katie and I were able to get our CD's into the hands of a relatively new, small publishing company. I don't know exactly what this means, if anything, but when I do, I will be sure to let you know!
This week I met with the graphic designer/publishing liaison for my children's book Good Days Are For Walking, and we have set the wheels in motion. I will have more details soon on pricing, as well as, opportunities to donate copies to the KEYS Program! Stay tuned!
I am in the preproduction phase of CD #2! I will be recording at SubCat Studios (www.subcat.net) in Syracuse. I attended a mixing session of my friend Greg Hoover (www.GregHooverMusic.com) for his Players and Friends CD and was impressed by the facility and the people. (And of course by Greg's new CD!)
I hope to begin recording in August! Wish me luck!
I have a few concerts upcoming, see below. I seem to be hitting all age ranges this month, from preschool to nursing home, and lovin' every one! Each age group brings a smile to my face! Sometimes for different reasons, sometimes not.
Please drop me a note or stop by a performance soon and say hello! Don't forget to stop by my website for between newsletter updates! www.sunnyrockshoresmusic.com
Much love and blessings!
Donna
Sunday, August 7th, 2011
Coffee House - 2-4 pm
Lowell United Methodist Church
Lowell Rd at RT 26
Lowell, NY 13037
USA
Price: Free Will Donation
Looking forward to an afternoon coffee house in Lowell NY, near my old stomping grounds! I went to high school at Westmoreland Central School! Go Bulldogs! Thank you Wendy for the invitation! My friends Carolyn Henn and John Barattini will open.
Friday, August 26th, 2011
Snowbirds Concert - 2 pm - 3 pm
Presbyterian Home
New Hartford, NY
Price: Free
I will be singing and playing with Dick Ulrich and Ed Gouger, The Snowbirds. We try to entertain the residents about once a month. Sometimes they entertain us! Always a great time! And there are snacks too!
Saturday, August 27th, 2011
Old Forestport Days - for the kids - 1 pm - 2 pm
Old Forestport Days
Forestport Firehouse
Forestport, NY 13338
USA
Price: Free
A little music, a little dancing, a lotta fun! Something for the little ones at the big event!
Sunday, August 27th, 2011
Mohawk Valley Jammers - 6 pm - 7 pm
Old Forestport Days
Forestport Firehouse
Forestport, NY 13338
USA
Price: Free
The Mohawk Valley Jammers is a group of musicians from the Mohawk Valley Bluegrass Association. Sometimes the members change depending on availability, so I won't list them here. Come and be surprised! Always a good time!
Sunday, August 28th, 2011
90th Anniversary Service and Celebration - 10:30 am
Otter Lake Community Church
Rt 28
Otter Lake, NY
USA
Price: free
I am honored to have been asked to write a song for and sing at this special event! This will be a church service followed by a picnic celebration. Several of the visiting pastors over the years will be in attendance.
Friday, September 9th, 2011
Coffee House - 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Forest Presbyterian Church
4019 Center Street
Lyons Falls, NY 13368
USA
Price: Free Will Offering
I am excited to be performing at the church of several of my friends from the Adirondack Community Chorus! This is one of the small but mighty churches in the north country!
Wednesday, September 14th, 2011
Utica Cayuga Syracuse Presbyterian Women's Retreat - This is an over-night event
Vanderkamp
Martin Rd.
Cleveland, NY
USA
315-675-3651
Price: $60
The program leader will be Rick Ufford-Chase. He is the co-founder of the Luke 6 Project and the Community of Living Traditionss at Stony Point Center. He will be speaking about "Pursuing Peace in this Time of Fear". He is a very dynamic and energetic speaker who warms the hearts of all that hear him. Come and enjoy his message for us of love, hope, and peace and be Spriritually Renewed!
I will be doing something music related, of course, still in the planning stages!
Reservations can be made with Vivian Brucker, for more information contact her at vivbrucker@yahoo.com.