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MAY |
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page |
Saturday,
May 1st
9 - 12 pm
Anchorage
Restaurant |
Mach
Turtle -
Captivating local band that play everything from Dylan to the Dead,
and lots in between. Come early, they fill the place early with their
followers.** |
|
Friday,
May 7th
9 - 12 pm
Anchorage
Restaurant |
Otis
and the Elevators -
New Hampshire's best kept
secret - a Blues Band that gets better all the time...When Otis plays
the harp you may want to laugh or weep or both. These guys are the
blues.** |
|
Saturday, May 8th
9 - 12 pm
Anchorage
Restaurant |
The
Gully Boys -
The Gully Boys won the battle of the bands at Electra Nightclub,
beating our hometown favorite in a hotly contested event. They are
that good.** |
|
Friday,
May 14th
9 - 12 pm
Anchorage
Restaurant |
Mr.
NIck's Blues Mafia - JAM Magazine's nominee for Best Artist, with
a glowing review of their new CD. Bottom line down and dirty blues and
showmanship.** |
|
Saturday, May 15th
9 - 12 pm
Anchorage
Restaurant |
Saylyn
- The Lynn brothers lead this local Reggae entourage, spreading
the international music of peace. Bob Marley lives and has passed his
mantle to Danny and the guys.** |
|
Friday,
May 21st
9 - 12 pm
Anchorage
Restaurant |
Fall
Line - Cutting Edge Rock and Roll, classics and alternative. Great
for dancing and listening.** |
|
Saturday, May 22nd
9 - 12 pm
Anchorage
Restaurant |
Rhumboogie - Former "Movers" and "Elevators", these guys are the
kings of the Blues, Rhythm & Blues, and Soul.** |
|
Friday,
May 28th
9 - 12 pm
Anchorage
Restaurant |
'Yer
Mothers Onion -
Last year's hottest
classic and alternative band. Get ready to dance, these guys rock,
they jam, they blow the windows out on occasion, but they always
please.** |
|
Saturday, May 29th
9 - 12 pm
Anchorage
Restaurant |
Fully
Stocked - Check out this high energy band that plays all kinds of
classic covers-Velvet Underground to Green Day to the Indigo Girls.** |
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JUNE |
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page |
Friday,
June 4th
9 - 12 pm
Anchorage
Restaurant |
Kan-tu
Blues Band -
The one and only Jerry Paquette and his blues men, arguably the
best musical ensemble around. Jerry smokes the guitar.** |
|
Saturday, June 5th
9 - 12 pm
Anchorage
Restaurant |
John
Sullivan Band - Former "Motorplant" alumni regroup with an even
better band. Lot's of Led Zeppelin and classics and superb
guitarmanship & vocals.** |
|
Friday,
June 11th
9 - 12 pm
Anchorage
Restaurant |
Wherehouse - This local trio has really made a name for itself,
drawing a huge and well-deserved following. Get there early.** |
|
Saturday, June 12th
9 - 12 pm
Anchorage
Restaurant |
Mach
Turtle -
Captivating local band that play everything from Dylan to the Dead,
and lots in between. Come early, they fill the place early with their
followers.** |
|
Friday,
June 18th
9 - 12 pm
Anchorage
Restaurant |
Pete
Merrigan & The Sunapee All-stars - Sunapee's favorite
singer/songwriter & His Best Buds lay it on the line . Pete is the
Anchorage's all-time biggest draw with good reason. Come see why.** |
|
Saturday,
June 19th
noon - 4 pm
Harbor-wide
Event |
2nd
Annual Harbor Festival -
A harbor-wide event sponsored by area merchants, celebrating
summer and the beauty of our lakeside village. Many free activities,
demonstrations and tasting samples... including live music by The
Tammy Jackson Band. More details to be posted soon! |
9 - 12 pm
Anchorage
Restaurant |
'Yer
Mothers Onion -
Last year's hottest
classic and alternative band. Get ready to dance, these guys rock,
they jam, they blow the windows out on occasion, but they always
please.** |
|
Friday,
June 25th
9 - 12 pm
Anchorage
Restaurant |
Otis
and the Elevators -
New Hampshire's best kept
secret - a Blues Band that gets better all the time...When Otis plays
the harp you may want to laugh or weep or both. These guys are the
blues.** |
|
Saturday, June 26th
9 - 12 pm
Anchorage
Restaurant |
Saylyn
- The Lynn brothers lead this local Reggae entourage, spreading
the international music of peace. Bob Marley lives and has passed his
mantle to Danny and the guys.** |
|
Sunday,
June 27th
3 - 6 pm
Flanders
Stage |
East
Bay Jazz Ensemble
- a 12 to 14 piece big band ensemble, under the direction of Gerry
Grimo and featuring local Newport favorite G. B. Flint on trumpet,
playing all your favorite swinging big band tunes from the 40's to
present. |
|
Wednesday, June 30th
7 - 9 pm
Ben Mere
Bandstand |
Seguin
- a four piece band featuring the female vocal harmonies of Ginger
Love and Jennifer Saunders, backed up by Tom Brown on acoustic lead
guitar and Scott Thurston on bass performing a blend of folk, jazz,
blues and rock. |
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JULY |
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page |
Friday,
July 2nd
9 - 12 pm
Anchorage
Restaurant |
Wherehouse - This local trio has really made a name for itself,
drawing a huge and well-deserved following. Get there early.** |
|
Saturday, July 3rd
10 am
Flanders
Stage |
Independence Day Parade - Beginning at the high school - down
lower Main Street - continuing into the Harbor - then along River
Street to Central Street - ending at St. Jochaim's parking lot. The
parade is sponsored by The American Legion, Sunapee Post #117.
Participation:
anyone wishing to march or ride in the parade - contact Romona Emmond
at 763-5585 (evenings), 865-6057 (days) or
memmond@hotmail.com |
3 - 6 pm
Flanders
Stage |
Wightlights - 4 piece band featuring Bill Wightman on keyboards
and vocals, Richard Gardzina on saxes, John Hunter on bass and Tim
Gilmore on drums performs music of many idioms including jazz, blues &
rock. |
5 - 7 pm
Harbor
Gallery |
Artist
Reception
- Local photographers
Joy Barnes and Peter Johnston will talk about their combined three
decades of experience including portraiture, landscape, arial and
architectural photography. Wine and Cheese. Free to public. |
at Dusk
Over the Lake |
Fireworks Display
- discharged from the Yacht Club and viewed from the Harbor (bring a
chair or blanket) or from boats on the water.
Rain Date: July 5 |
9 - 12 pm
Anchorage
Restaurant |
Ware
River Club - On tour after their recent c.d. release, this
Massachusetts band plays great, all-original music, a top act for the
holiday week-end.** |
|
Sunday,
July 4th
3 - 6 pm
Flanders
Stage |
The
Bruce Marshall Group
- A four piece, highly entertaining Boston-based band playing an
infectious mix of R&B, Blues and Southern Boogie featuring excellent
musicianship and vocals. |
at Dusk
Along the Lakeshore |
Flare
Night - Sponsored by the Sunapee Lions Club. Property owners along
the shores of Lake Sunapee light flares along the waters edge at dusk
~ creating a red glow riming the lake. |
at Dusk
Over the Harbor |
Fireworks Display
- discharged from the White Shutters Community and viewed from the
Harbor (bring a chair or blanket) or from boats on the water.
Rain Date: July 5 |
|
Wednesday, July 7th
12 - 4 pm |
Artist
Demonstration by the Water - Barbara Bellows, pastel artist and
instructor at Lebanon College, creates personal responses to the
landscape. Watch her approach to a challenging medium, and ask her
questions about the process. |
7 - 9 pm
Ben Mere
Bandstand |
The Bob
Cunniff Orchestra
- from the Alstead, NH area, this accomplished 6 piece swing band
replicates the days when the music of the great big bands of the swing
era would drift down to Sunapee Harbor from the Ben Mere Hotel where
the bandstand is now located. |
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Friday,
July 9th
9 - 12 pm
Anchorage
Restaurant |
The
Moore's - Terry, Toby & Hugh put on a great show. An Acoustic mix
with 3-part Harmonies and lots of congas.** |
|
Saturday, July 10th
9 - 3 pm
Sherburne
Gym |
Annual
Arts and Crafts Fair - The creative works of juried Artists and
Craftspeople from New England are on display and available for
purchase (great holiday shopping!). This event is hosted by the
Sunapee Historical Society. Call 763-2900 for more information. |
shows at 3 & 4:30 pm
Flanders
Stage |
The
Marvelous Marionette Medley - Dan Grady, master puppeteer,
celebrates 24 years of tantalizing, captivating, fast-paced, and
enchanting marionette routines which will delight audiences of all
ages. You’ll see a broad range of acts including the Eadarg
Bros.Tightrope and trapeze act, the slick Roller Skating Rabbit, and
the Country Western strumming and crooning of the celebrated
Superstar, Conway Kitty. |
9 - 12 pm
Anchorage
Restaurant |
Mach
Turtle -
Captivating local band that play everything from Dylan to the Dead,
and lots in between. Come early, they fill the place early with their
followers.** |
|
Sunday,
July 11th
1 - 6 pm
Harbor
Gallery |
Artist
Reception
- During the Sunapee
Lakes Gallery Tour, widely-known artist, Thor Carlson, will be
discussing his work which includes award-winning marble sculpture,
tapestry weaving and oil painting. Photographer,
Rosamond Orford,
will also be on hand to discuss her work and recent book Water
Colours. |
3 - 6 pm
Flanders
Stage |
Saylyn
- The Lynn brothers lead this local Reggae entourage, spreading
the international music of peace. Bob Marley lives and has passed his
mantle to Danny and the guys. |
|
Wednesday, July 14th
7 - 9 pm
Ben Mere
Bandstand |
The
Flames
- a four piece “Rock & Roll” band playing music of the 50s, 60s &
70s with three vocalists including John Lovejoy on keyboards, Cam
Cross on guitar, Eric von Ammon on drums and Terry Langford on tenor
sax. |
|
Friday,
July 16th
9 - 12 pm
Anchorage
Restaurant |
Mr.
Nick's Blues Mafia - JAM Magazine's nominee for Best Artist, with
a glowing review of their new CD. Bottom line down and dirty blues and
showmanship.** |
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Saturday,
July 17th
7 am - 11 am
Sunapee Fire
Station |
Pancake Breakfast -
Enjoy a real "country breakfast" of orange juice,
pancakes/maple syrup, sausage, eggs, coffee and muffins. (Large
breakfast: $4.50 or small for $3.50) Eye-opener breakfast: orange
juice, muffins & coffee for $2.50 - sponsored by the Friends of the Abbott Library.**
For more info contact
Pat and Gene Hall:
763-4423 or email at
pandghall@aol.com |
8 am
- 1 pm
Abbott Library |
Library Book Sale -
A fundraising event to support enrichment programs at the library
- sponsored by the Friends of the Abbott Library.
(book donations gladly
accepted at any time prior to the event) |
12 noon
- 11 pm
Ben Mere
Bandstand |
Firemen's Country Jamboree -
a fun-filled all day event featuring the country music of a
variety of bands from around the area - sponsored by the Sunapee Fire
Department. Free Admission. Substance Free. Great Food! |
9 - 12 pm
Anchorage
Restaurant |
'Yer
Mothers Onion -
Last year's hottest
classic and alternative band. Get ready to dance, these guys rock,
they jam, they blow the windows out on occasion, but they always
please.** |
|
Sunday,
July 18th
3 - 6 pm
Flanders
Stage |
Rachel
Garlin
- Guitarist, singer-songwriter from Berkley, California, it’s been
said of Rachel Garlin, “…she’s got a strong voice, an eye for detail,
and red roots…that respect the folk tradition.” – San Francisco Bay
Guardian. She writes and plays tender melodies with a spare and
graceful sense of funk, often doing old, traditional melodies with a
new slant – modern folk music. |
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Wednesday, July 21st
12 - 4 pm |
Artist
Demonstration by the Water - Margaret Dwyer (Sunapee) is an award
winning watercolorist. Even better, she loves to paint for an
audience! Watch this master with a paintbrush by the water in the
Harbor. |
7 - 9 pm
Ben Mere
Bandstand |
The
Springfield Community Band
- a large traditional "community bandstand" type big band playing
all of the traditional summertime bandstand favorites. |
|
Friday,
July 23rd
9 - 12 pm
Anchorage
Restaurant |
Saylyn
- The Lynn brothers lead this local Reggae entourage, spreading
the international music of peace. Bob Marley lives and has passed his
mantle to Danny and the guys.** |
|
Saturday, July 24th
3 - 6 pm
Flanders
Stage |
TBA |
9 - 12 pm
Anchorage
Restaurant |
Chris
Kleeman Trio - Chris may well be the best musician of our season.
He plays blues slide guitar, some ragtime - 6 & 12 string & national
steel guitar.** |
|
Sunday, July 25th
11 am - 3 pm
Harbor
Waterfront |
Duffy
Demo Day - Discover the
Duffy difference: Electric Boating (Unplug, Untie, Unwind)
Sponsored by Eastern Shore Electric Boats. This event is offered
FREE of charge to everyone interested in learning more about electric
boating . There will be an introduction to electric boating ~ the
ecological values, the simplicity of maintenance and special features.
ESEB will also offer the "electric boat experience", on the lake in a
Duffy boat, with Harbor cruises. If you enjoy cruising the waterways
in style - you do not want to miss this event! To learn more about
these boats - visit:
www.DuffyElectricBoats.com |
3 - 6 pm
Flanders
Stage |
K.D.
BELL - "Mr. Alabama Blues", master showman and blues singer will
appear with his 5 piece band out of Boston. They haveshared the stage
with Luther "Guitar Jr." Johnson, Wilson Pickett, Benny Lettimore, The
Drifters and Ben E. King and are known for their Swamp Blues, Gospel
Blues, Delta Blues, New Orleans Piano Blues, Chicago Blues and more! |
3 - 5 pm
Woodsum Gallery |
Artist
Reception
- Photographer, John
Quackenbos. You might know him as the guy who runs the Quack
Shack...but we know him as an exceptional photographer. Join us to
view his new work at our Sunday reception. |
|
Wednesday,
July 28th
12 - 4 pm |
Artist
Demonstration by the Water - Aline Ordman (Hanover) loves to paint
and loves to pass her knowledge on to others. Her figurative and
landscape work are rich and confident. Look over her shoulder as she
creates something exciting in the Harbor. |
7 - 9 pm
Ben Mere
Bandstand |
Saylyn
- The Lynn brothers lead this local Reggae entourage, spreading
the international music of peace. Bob Marley lives and has passed his
mantle to Danny and the guys. |
|
Thursday,
July 29th
7 - 8 pm
Historical
Society |
Steamboat Era Presentation - Ron Garceau (local historian and
editor of Soo Nipi Magazine) will give a slide show of historical
pictures of the Steamboat Era on Lake Sunapee. |
|
Friday,
July 30th
9 - 12 pm
Anchorage
Restaurant |
Tammy
Jackson - Sunapee's Leading Lady of Country for your dancing
pleasure.** |
|
Saturday, July 31st
11:30 - 1:30 pm
Waterfront
Lawn |
Annual
Teddy Bear Picnic - Bring along your favorite teddy, a blanket and
a picnic lunch for a very special day of fun in the Harbor. Enjoyed by
all ages with "sing-along" music by Kathy Lowe, lemonade, balloons,
stories, face painting and other surprises sponsored by area
businesses. |
3 - 6 pm
Flanders
Stage |
Deliverance - a 5 piece popular local band featuring Jeremy
Olmstrom on lead vocals, Dale Flewelling on lead guitar, playing a mix
of 50's rock & roll and Country music's top 20 plus oldies. |
9 - 12 pm
Anchorage
Restaurant |
The
Gully Boys -
The Gully Boys won the battle of the bands at Electra Nightclub,
beating our hometown favorite in a hotly contested event. They are
that good.** |
|
|
AUGUST |
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Sunday,
August 1st
3 - 6 pm
Flanders
Stage |
The
Squids
- a 5 piece local band featuring the vocals Leslee Steegen with
David Pelletier, Rick Clavelle, Brian Kennell and Phil Dupont, playing
a mix of blues and pop. |
|
Wednesday,
August 4th
7 - 9 pm
Ben Mere
Bandstand |
The
Upper Valley Community Band
- a 40 to 50 piece big band from the Upper Valley area under the
veteran direction of Carole Blake performing all the big band
favorites. |
|
Friday,
August 6th
9 - 12 pm
Anchorage
Restaurant |
Shoot
The Moon - A new incarnation of YB Reasonable playing a tasteful,
eclectic mix of contemporary rock, soul & blues classics, jazz & latin.
** |
|
Saturday, August 7th
3 - 6 pm
Flanders
Stage |
TBA |
9 - 12 pm
Anchorage
Restaurant |
Wherehouse - This local trio has really made a name for itself,
drawing a huge and well-deserved following. Get there early.** |
|
Sunday,
August 8th
3 - 6 pm
Flanders
Stage |
The
Tammy Jackson Band - Tammy, a native of Sunapee, NH and the other
three members of her band were the winners of the 1995 Country
Music Association Award in Las Vegas and are now showcasing their
original music in Nashville. She covers such artists as Mary
Chapin-Carpenter and Trisha Yearwood. |
|
Wednesday,
August 11th
12 - 4 pm |
Artist
Demonstration by the Water - New London resident Jennifer Hansen
is known for her beautiful paintings and magnetic personality. Her
demonstrations are always enlightening. Come see her work from start
to finish on a view of Sunapee Harbor. |
7 - 9 pm
Ben Mere
Bandstand |
East
Bay Jazz Ensemble
- a 12 to 14 piece big band ensemble, under the direction of Gerry
Grimo and featuring local Newport favorite G.B. Flint on trumpet,
playing all your favorite swinging big band tunes from the 40's to
present. |
|
Thursday,
August 12th
7 - 8 pm
Historical
Society |
Antique
Clock Presentation - Steve Sanborn will give a talk about Antique
Clocks. |
|
Friday,
August 13th
9 - 12 pm
Anchorage
Restaurant |
Pete
Merrigan & The Sunapee All-stars - Sunapee's favorite
singer/songwriter & His Best Buds lay it on the line . Pete is the
Anchorage's all-time biggest draw with good reason. Come see why.** |
|
Saturday, August 14th
3 - 6 pm
Flanders
Stage |
Tom
Pirozzoli - Singer, songwriter, guitarist and local legend,
performing originals and classic acoustic selections of eclectic folk.
|
5 - 7 pm
Harbor
Gallery |
Artist
Reception
- Debbie Campbell of
Sunapee, Grace Cooper and Alan Gepfert of New London will join
together for an exhibit of their work. Debbie and Grace both work in
oil creating landscapes of the New Hampshire countryside. Alan is a
sculpture who likes to work in stone. Please join us for an afternoon
of art, conversation and refreshments. |
9 - 12 pm
Anchorage
Restaurant |
Mach
Turtle -
Captivating local band that play everything from Dylan to the Dead,
and lots in between. Come early, they fill the place early with their
followers.** |
|
Sunday,
August 15th
10 am - 1:30 pm
Harbor
Waterfront |
Love
Your Lakes Day -
A Lake Sunapee Protective
Association sponsored event, including antique boat show, exhibits, and
activities for children in Sunapee Harbor. The antique boat parade begins
at 12:30. |
3 - 6 pm
Flanders
Stage |
The Al
Alessi Band
- Al Alessi, Vermont's own "Frank Sinatra", on vocals, harmonica,
humor and wit, is joined by other top musicians from Vermont including
guitarist, Draa Hobbs; trumpeter, Steve Sonntag; tenor saxophonist,
John Schere, bassist, Doug Morton and drmmer Sean McLoughlin. They
perform a mix of classic oldies, rock, pop, jazz and blues. |
3 - 5 pm
Woodsum Gallery |
Artist
Reception
- Gary Hamel of
Orange and Bruce Jennings of Sunapee join together for an exhibit of
new work. Gary works primarily in pastel, Bruce in oil, both create
landscapes of the countryside that surround them. Join us for an
afternoon of art, talk and wine. |
|
Wednesday,
August 18th
12 - 4 pm |
Artist
Demonstration by the Water - Lisa Jelleme Miller of Andover can be
seen often in the Harbor, with her easel, paints and well known
talent. She will be under the tent by the water and you can watch her
develop one of her beautiful oil paintings. |
7 - 9 pm
Ben Mere
Bandstand |
The
Squids
- a 5 piece local band featuring the vocals Leslee Steegen with
David Pelletier, Rick Clavelle, Brian Kennell and Phil Dupont, playing
a mix of blues and pop. |
|
Friday,
August 20th
9 - 12 pm
Anchorage
Restaurant |
Kan-tu
Blues Band -
The one and only Jerry Paquette and his blues men, arguably the
best musical ensemble around. Jerry smokes the guitar.** |
|
Saturday, August 21st
3 - 6 pm
Flanders
Stage |
TBA |
9 - 12 pm
Anchorage
Restaurant |
Saylyn
- The Lynn brothers lead this local Reggae entourage, spreading
the international music of peace. Bob Marley lives and has passed his
mantle to Danny and the guys.** |
|
Sunday,
August 22nd
3 - 6 pm
Flanders
Stage |
Jim
Hollis
- Guitarist, vocalist, funny-man, performing a tasteful blend of
classic pop-rock – purepopmagic.com |
|
Wednesday,
August 25th
7 - 9 pm
Ben Mere
Bandstand |
Pete
Merrigan & the Lake Sunapee All Stars
- a favorite local musical fixture performing his original music
and his own style of “island” music with other local musicians
including Lenny Austin (former member of the Mad Beach Band and
guitarist with Dr. Hook), Bob Gagnier and Sandy Alexander. |
|
Thursday,
August 26th
7 - 8 pm
Historical
Society |
TBA - |
|
Friday,
August 27th
9 - 12 pm
Anchorage
Restaurant |
'Yer
Mothers Onion -
Last year's hottest
classic and alternative band. Get ready to dance, these guys rock,
they jam, they blow the windows out on occasion, but they always
please.** |
|
Saturday, August 28th
3 - 6 pm
Flanders
Stage |
Rhumboogie - A four piece rockin’ blues band |
9 - 12 pm
Anchorage
Restaurant |
Rhumboogie - Former "Movers" and "Elevators", these guys are the
kings of the Blues, Rhythm & Blues, and Soul.** |
|
Sunday,
August 29th
3 - 6 pm
Flanders
Stage |
The
Bruce Marshall Group
- A four piece, highly entertaining Boston-base | |
