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Archive for the ‘Blues Music’ Category
Ernie Williams celebrated the 4th of July in 2011 in Long Lake, NY. A tribute to the spirit of America and Blues Music. His genuine love of music and his fans was palpable. He set up shop outside the back of his van and signed autographs at the Long Lake Town Beach before his performance.
He celebrated life, love, music and the American dream. Much love to his family, friends and fans. We will miss him.
From the AP Times Union. Legendary blues musician Ernie Williams, who recently celebrated his 87th birthday, died Wednesday after suffering a massive heart attack, according to Cohoes Mayor John McDonald III.
Williams, a Cohoes resident, was a fixture on the local music scene. He earned a dedicated following through his performances with The Ernie Williams Band, formerly known as the Wildcats.
From 1991 to 2001, Mark Emanatian played lead guitar with Williams’ band, touring the U.S. and Canada.
Emanatian recalled how serious Williams was about music and spoke of the times they played multiple gigs in one day.
But Williams was a staunch believer in giving back to the community through programs a Ernie Williams celebrated the 4th of July in 2011 in Long Lake, NY. A tribute to the spirit of America and Blues Music. His genuine love of music and his fans was palpable. He set up shop outside the back of his van and signed autographs at the Long Lake Town Beach before his performance.
He celebrated life, love, music and the American dream. Much love to his family, friends and fans. We will miss him.
From the AP Times Union. Legendary blues musician Ernie Williams, who recently celebrated his 87th birthday, died Wednesday after suffering a massive heart attack, according to Cohoes Mayor John McDonald III.
Williams, a Cohoes resident, was a fixture on the local music scene. He earned a dedicated following through his performances with The Ernie Williams Band, formerly known as the Wildcats.
From 1991 to 2001, Mark Emanatian played lead guitar with Williams’ band, touring the U.S. and Canada.
Emanatian recalled how serious Williams was about music and spoke of the times they played multiple gigs in one day.
But Williams was a staunch believer in giving back to the community through programs a ... Read more
Critically acclaimed Martin Sexton will be playing Mt. Sabattis Pavilion in Long Lake, NY on Saturday, July 23, 2011, doors open at 5pm. Tickets are on sale now at Click here.
Some folks say… wow that’s a big show for Long Lake and it is! We are so excited to bring Martin Sexton to Long Lake and we hope you join us.
For more information about the Mt. Sabattis Pavilion – scroll down to the bottom.
Check out this video interview:
Martin Sexton with Brian Williams
Martin Sexton – what a year! From performances at Bonnaroo to opening for Dave Matthews Band, Martin Sexton seems to have found the elusive Fountain of Youth. 2010 might be Martin’s most exciting yet with a new album, a renewed fan-base, sold out shows, and a business model that other musicians are copying.
Critically acclaimed Sexton is a musician’s musician and prolific recording artist. His songs are intricate and spirited covering the American musical landscape distilling soul, gospel, R&B, country and blues. His performances are dynamic and bursting with depth and have earned him a devoted follow Critically acclaimed Martin Sexton will be playing Mt. Sabattis Pavilion in Long Lake, NY on Saturday, July 23, 2011, doors open at 5pm. Tickets are on sale now at Click here.
Some folks say… wow that’s a big show for Long Lake and it is! We are so excited to bring Martin Sexton to Long Lake and we hope you join us.
For more information about the Mt. Sabattis Pavilion – scroll down to the bottom.
Check out this video interview:
Martin Sexton with Brian Williams
Martin Sexton – what a year! From performances at Bonnaroo to opening for Dave Matthews Band, Martin Sexton seems to have found the elusive Fountain of Youth. 2010 might be Martin’s most exciting yet with a new album, a renewed fan-base, sold out shows, and a business model that other musicians are copying.
Critically acclaimed Sexton is a musician’s musician and prolific recording artist. His songs are intricate and spirited covering the American musical landscape distilling soul, gospel, R&B, country and blues. His performances are dynamic and bursting with depth and have earned him a devoted follow ... Read more
Crowd Gathers for Battle
The crowd was humming in Indian Lake on Friday, May 7th, 2010 anticipating the kickoff of the second annual Battle of the Bands sponsored by the Adirondack lakes Center for the Arts and the Indian lake Theatre.
Five bands slated to compete for the coveted title of winner and defending champions the Long Lake Razz Jazz Band were determined to keep their mantle.
First up on the roster, Jason Hall, a singer-songwriter from Long Lake, NY. His band consists of his Ensoniq Keyboard and 88 keys. Jason started the evening off as solo on the Indian Lake theater stage performing a song called “Don’t Fall Awake’” written about his young son. Friday evening marked the first night Jason’s son was in the audience to watch and hear him. The lyrics of “Don’t Fall Awake’” enlist images of a father protecting his child and the haunting line “I’m with you wherever you are” showcased the connection between father and son.
After song number one concluded Jason lightened up the audience, “my band is kind of shy, it fell into my keyboard,” An audience memb Crowd Gathers for Battle
The crowd was humming in Indian Lake on Friday, May 7th, 2010 anticipating the kickoff of the second annual Battle of the Bands sponsored by the Adirondack lakes Center for the Arts and the Indian lake Theatre.
Five bands slated to compete for the coveted title of winner and defending champions the Long Lake Razz Jazz Band were determined to keep their mantle.
First up on the roster, Jason Hall, a singer-songwriter from Long Lake, NY. His band consists of his Ensoniq Keyboard and 88 keys. Jason started the evening off as solo on the Indian Lake theater stage performing a song called “Don’t Fall Awake’” written about his young son. Friday evening marked the first night Jason’s son was in the audience to watch and hear him. The lyrics of “Don’t Fall Awake’” enlist images of a father protecting his child and the haunting line “I’m with you wherever you are” showcased the connection between father and son.
After song number one concluded Jason lightened up the audience, “my band is kind of shy, it fell into my keyboard,” An audience memb ... Read more
My sis and I ate a delicious lunch across from Shaw Pond in LL today. I hate to say it, I don’t want to say it, but I have to say it… yes… I saw flies.. those little buggers were out. They weren’t biting, they are still in the very early, I don’t know anything yet stage. But they were there and they were annoying.
We shared a delicious, fully loaded sub made by our attendants at Kickerville Station. Speaking of Kickerville.. turns out our good friends over there have booked reknowned Blues Musician, Ernie Williams, to play an event May 16th right here in Long Lake! This is huge HUGE news. He’s playing Quackenbush’s Long View Wilderness Lodge. Ernie Williams is the BLUES. From a 13 year old boy playing a beat-up six-string on a Virginia Plantation to the 80 year old dynamo playing for adoring fans at such places as Buddy Guy’s Legends, Ernie has lived the blues.
Ernie Williams, an extraordinarily talented musician, has paid his dues and has won the right to take his place among the legends of the blues. His voice – “the voice” – is instan My sis and I ate a delicious lunch across from Shaw Pond in LL today. I hate to say it, I don’t want to say it, but I have to say it… yes… I saw flies.. those little buggers were out. They weren’t biting, they are still in the very early, I don’t know anything yet stage. But they were there and they were annoying.
We shared a delicious, fully loaded sub made by our attendants at Kickerville Station. Speaking of Kickerville.. turns out our good friends over there have booked reknowned Blues Musician, Ernie Williams, to play an event May 16th right here in Long Lake! This is huge HUGE news. He’s playing Quackenbush’s Long View Wilderness Lodge. Ernie Williams is the BLUES. From a 13 year old boy playing a beat-up six-string on a Virginia Plantation to the 80 year old dynamo playing for adoring fans at such places as Buddy Guy’s Legends, Ernie has lived the blues.
Ernie Williams, an extraordinarily talented musician, has paid his dues and has won the right to take his place among the legends of the blues. His voice – “the voice” – is instan ... Read more