Saturday, August 8, 2009

Is it really August?

It seems mother nature has her foot firmly planted on the gas pedal this summer, with no sign of slowing down. Have you been enjoying the ride?

Tonight in our Hudson Valley Artist Spotlight, we checked in with Carolann Solebello, who just released a new solo album titled Glass of Desire. The song we heard is called Dance With Me, and you can hear more and check out her calendar here.


Carolann is also part of the acclaimed trio Red Molly, with numerous upcoming gigs all over the Northeast.

Tonight we also heard from Fr. John Nelson, the founder of Woodstock International Walk for Peace, that begins at the intersection of Routes 375 & 212 in Woodstock this weekend. Find the schedule of events in their blog.

Great news arrived from 11-year-old Ally Del Monte from Westchester, who is now a published author! She will be signing and selling copies of her book, Lilly's Story, at Bellizzi Restaurant in Larchmont this evening at 6pm. You can learn more about Ally and the book at her website.

We also heard the sounds of Joseph Bertolozzi, the composer of Bridge Music, created for and installed at the Mid-Hudson Bridge in Poughkeepsie. He'll be signing copies of his book at the Newburgh Barnes & Noble on Route 300, this Tuesday, August 11th @ 7pm.

My summer vacation last week was a stellar road trip and truly a memorable time visiting Rhode Island. My thanks to James, who gave me an insider's tour of The Cliff Walk, some of the buildings of Salve Regina University, and The Breakers...for some homemade Banana Bread. (The best experiences have no dollar value) Here are a few highlights:

The best place in Newport for New England Clam Chowder!

European Weeping Beech Tree on the grounds of Newport mansions

Sunset over Narragansett Bay
The view from Jamestown
Lobster Roll from Spinnakers--YUM!


...and this is James. : )



This week was a reminder of the totally unique decade we know as "the 80s," that lives on in the films of John Hughes. The songs were almost as paramount as the characters he created, like this one from the Pretty in Pink soundtrack...



Peace in music,




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