St. Saviour's Folk Music Series begins June 19
"We are so excited to share our wonderful space and bring this new, informal music series to downtown Bar Harbor this season," says Cricket Cooper, Priest-in-Charge at St. Saviour's Episcopal Church in Bar Harbor. "Some members of our parish have been kicking around this idea for a few years. Now it's happening!"
Organizers of the series see this as a perfect union of a great sounding room and musicians who are looking to share their more intimate and original music in a concert setting. The region is in for a treat and an adventure as St. Saviour's vision takes shape this summer.
The historic and beautiful sanctuary of St. Saviour's is open to the public daily throughout the summer, and beginning June 19th and every Thursday thereafter (except July 3), a free hour-long concert will take place at 4pm.
The first two shows will feature Stephen Vecchioti on June 19, followed by Abe Barrett and Tony Menzietti on June 26.
Vecchiotti is a founding member of the Americana trio 'Square Roots'. As a solo artist Vecchiotti combines elements of American music styles, including country, folk, bluegrass, blues, and rock and roll. His distinctive vocals and guitar pickin' moves beyond the pure forms of these genres as he infuses a bit of musical twang with storytelling and humor. You also never know who will show up on stage with him.
Barrett is a singer-songwriter whose prolific career has spanned two decades. He is known for his alternative rock style, but has experimented with many genres, including punk, folk, electronic and classic country. He has a beautiful and powerful voice that is exhilarating that will touch your soul.
Menzietti, an island resident, is a world class percussionist and session drummer. He brings additional rhythmic heat to Barrett's fire.
Musicians have been confirmed for the series to run every Thursday at 4 pm (except July 3) through at least September 4th with the possibilty of continuing through the fall.
