Stone Church Arts is the arts program of Immanuel Episcopal Church.

Concert Series
2011-2012 Season
concerts begin at 7:30 pm and doors open at 7:00 pm

Unless otherwise noted, all of the Stone Church Arts concerts are held
at Immanuel Episcopal Church, 20 Church St., Bellows Falls, Vermont.

TICKETS:
IN ADVANCE: $17.00 for adults ($13.00 for seniors--over 60--and children--under 12)
AT THE DOOR: $20 ($15 seniors & children).

Tickets are available at Village Square Booksellers (Bellows Falls), Toadstool Bookshop (Keene, NH),
Brattleboro Books, Misty Valley Books (Chester), and at www.brattleborotix.com or available at the door.

For driving directions to the church click here.

OCT 15: Alash, Tuvan throat singers,
at Immanuel Episcopal Church (venue change!)
ALASH are masters of Tuvan throat singing, a remarkable  technique for singing multiple pitches at the same time. Masters of traditional Tuvan instruments as well as the art  of throat singing, Alash are deeply committed to traditional Tuvan music and culture. At the same time, they are fans of  western music. Believing that traditional music must constantly evolve, the musicians subtly infuse their songs  with western elements, creating their own unique style that is fresh and new, yet true to their Tuvan musical heritage.

General Admission Tickets:
IN ADVANCE: $17.00 for adults
($13.00 for seniors--over 60--and children--under 12)
AT THE DOOR: $20 ($15 seniors & children).
available at Village Square Booksellers and online at brattleborotix.com.

NOV 5: Aine Minogue, Celtic harper
As traditional Irish music and dance continue to enjoy phenomenal success both here and in Ireland, Áine Minogue is an artist who has long explored its themes and who captures its very essence. Her voice reflects the lyricism and richness to be found in Irish music, mythology and poetry with a voice undeniably her own and a diverse group of instruments that add to the traditional flavor of her work.

NOV 19: Cody Michaels, solo pianist
blending classical, jazz and nature
For award-winning piano soloist and composer Cody Michaels, “the piano is a way to connect with the mystery of creation and every song is a prayer”. A former park ranger and farmhand, Cody's unique musical expressions inspire comparisons to the likes of Beethoven,  George Winston, Keith Jarrett and Page McConnell of Phish.  Also a storyteller and poet, his passionate performances  celebrate the wonders of nature, simple living, and the  power of the human spirit.

DEC 3: Possum Haw, authentic bluegrass/folk
PossumHaw is a dynamic, original, authentic bluegrass and  folk quintet from Burlington, Vermont. Originally formed in 2004, the band has evolved to combine award-winning, evocative songwriting and singing with top-notch bluegrass instrumentation. On the stage, PossumHaw offers a genuine, energetic, and highly entertaining performance without gimmickry.

DEC 17: Hungry Town, old-timey folk
        "It is Rebecca Hall's voice and her songwriting that make Hungrytown what they are. She sings gently and with a pure tone that reminds me a little of mid-60s folk/pop sounds; it's the very antithesis of rock music and its attitudes. Ken Anderson is responsible for the arrangements that fit around her voice and contributes some seamless harmony vocals. If Rebecca is the nightingale, singing with a voice of captivating beauty, then Ken's arrangements are a lacework of branches, a frame of natural beauty in itself.... Contemporary American folk music is full of people trying to evoke times gone by and there seem to be almost as many ways of doing this as there are old-timey acts. Hungrytown have a distinctive slant on this whole idea and I think the quiet beauty of their music almost sounds like a prayer for calm in a febrile world. "
- John Davy - Flyinshoes Review

JAN 14: Coracle, music inspired by the earth and the sea.
Cynthia Hughes, Celtic harp and John Crockett, cello and Celtic whistles, are musicians and naturalists who bring their love of the earth and sea into their music to celebrate the interconnectedness of all life. Together they perform as Coracle, creating programs of Celtic and original music inspired by the land and the sea and its creatures, especially the whales and seals. Cynthia and John weave tunes, songs, and wildlife recordings into a magical journey where the human, the natural and the mystical meet.

MAR 17: St. Patrick's Day Fiddle Frenzy, Eugene Friesen, cello &
and young fiddle stars celebrate at the Bellows Falls Opera House

MAR 31: Russian Duo,
Oleg Kruglyakov, balalaika virtuoso, and Terry Boyarsky, masterful pianist,
Russian Duo is an international project, born out of a love of traditional music and classical elegance.  Oleg and Terry have teamed up for exuberant performances of soulful, passionate music. Their collaboration highlights the mysterious sounds of the balalaika underscored by the vast expressive range of the piano. Featuring vocals and Russian percussion, their extensive repertoire draws from Russian folk music, romances, dances, classical music, gypsy melodies and Russian songs

APR 14: Eugene Friesen and Friends
Eugene Friesen is an award-winning cellist and composer and the Music Director of Stone Church Arts. Once again, Eugene brings world class musicians to Bellows Falls for a jazz/world music concert the likes of which are normally only seen in big cities such as NYC or Boston.