2022 AGAR SPECIAL PROGRAMS
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"Beyond the Russian Pale: Jewish Films, Live Klezmer Music, and Eyewitness Accounts"
featuring "THE ANCIENT LAW" (1923) with live original music composed and performed by klezmer violinst ALICIA SVIGALS and silent film pianist DONALD SOSIN Sunday, March 27, 2022, 1:00-9:00 pm at the Historic Academy of Music Theatre, Lynchburg THIS EVENT IS BEING PRESENTED BY AMHERST GLEBE ARTS RESPONSE |
2021-2022 Music Series Archive
“Cosmic Ecstasy in 20th- and 21st-Century Song”
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Brian Kay
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David McCormick
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“Winter Stories and Songs”
ONLINE SHOW
Co-produced/presented by AGAR and Early Music Access Project. Brian Kay tenor, lutes, percussion; Peter Walker, baritone, harp, guitar, bagpipe; and David McCormick, viele, baroque violin; and Sarah Walker, Storyteller.
TICKETS
(Clink the button below for more information and to purchase tickets)
ONLINE CONCERT:
Adults: $15, Students: $10
Two hundred ONLINE tickets are available. With purchase of ONLINE concert tickets you will receive a special link to watch the concert.
You may use the ONLINE link as many times as you like until midnight on March 1, 2022.
ONLINE SHOW
Co-produced/presented by AGAR and Early Music Access Project. Brian Kay tenor, lutes, percussion; Peter Walker, baritone, harp, guitar, bagpipe; and David McCormick, viele, baroque violin; and Sarah Walker, Storyteller.
TICKETS
(Clink the button below for more information and to purchase tickets)
ONLINE CONCERT:
Adults: $15, Students: $10
Two hundred ONLINE tickets are available. With purchase of ONLINE concert tickets you will receive a special link to watch the concert.
You may use the ONLINE link as many times as you like until midnight on March 1, 2022.
(l-r) David McCormick, Elena Mullins, Niccolo Seligmann, Tracy Cowart, Sian Ricketts. Photo by Philip Ricketts
Nov. 14, 2021, at 3 pm
Alkemie Medieval Music Ensemble presents “Like a Woman: Finding the Feminine in Medieval France”
(VIRTUAL SHOW):
Co-production/simultaneous premiere presented by Alkemie Medieval Music and AGAR. Works written from the feminine perspective, including songs to poetry of Christine de Pizan. Performed by Alkemie Early Music Ensemble, Tracy Cowart, voice, harps; Elena Mullins, voice, percussion; Sian Ricketts, voice, recorders, doucaines; Niccolo Seligmann, vielles, percussion; and David R. McCormick, vielle. (Upon purchasing tickets, a private link to view this concert will be emailed to you.)
Alkemie Medieval Music Ensemble presents “Like a Woman: Finding the Feminine in Medieval France”
(VIRTUAL SHOW):
Co-production/simultaneous premiere presented by Alkemie Medieval Music and AGAR. Works written from the feminine perspective, including songs to poetry of Christine de Pizan. Performed by Alkemie Early Music Ensemble, Tracy Cowart, voice, harps; Elena Mullins, voice, percussion; Sian Ricketts, voice, recorders, doucaines; Niccolo Seligmann, vielles, percussion; and David R. McCormick, vielle. (Upon purchasing tickets, a private link to view this concert will be emailed to you.)
(l-r) Ronn McFarlane, Sarah Pillow, Mattias Rucht, Willard Morris
Oct. 8, 2021, at 7 pm
Ayreheart at Second Stage | Amherst
(LIVE SHOW):
Ronn McFarlane, lutes; Willard Morris, colascione; and Mattias Rucht, percussion with guest vocalist soprano Sarah Pillow. The original music of Ayreheart reflects elements of Celtic, Folk, Bluegrass, and Renaissance music. In addition to original music, Ayreheart also performs Renaissance and Traditional music as a vital part of its musical life. CDs will be available for purchase at the show.
(Second Stage | Amherst is located at 194 2nd Street, Amherst, VA 24521)
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Ayreheart at Second Stage | Amherst
(LIVE SHOW):
Ronn McFarlane, lutes; Willard Morris, colascione; and Mattias Rucht, percussion with guest vocalist soprano Sarah Pillow. The original music of Ayreheart reflects elements of Celtic, Folk, Bluegrass, and Renaissance music. In addition to original music, Ayreheart also performs Renaissance and Traditional music as a vital part of its musical life. CDs will be available for purchase at the show.
(Second Stage | Amherst is located at 194 2nd Street, Amherst, VA 24521)
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AGAR AMHERST JAVA & JAZZ
2021-2022 SERIES
Presented by AGAR
with Second Stage | Amherst
and Baine’s Books & Coffee
Series Curated by Ernest Deane
2021-2022 SERIES
Presented by AGAR
with Second Stage | Amherst
and Baine’s Books & Coffee
Series Curated by Ernest Deane
Amherst Glebe Arts Response, Inc. (AGAR)
IN COLLABORATION WITH SECOND STAGE | AMHERST
presents
IN COLLABORATION WITH SECOND STAGE | AMHERST
presents
The Paddy D Quartet
6-7:30 pm Saturday, June 25, 2022*
Live at Second Stage | Amherst
Live at Second Stage | Amherst
The Paddy D Quartet, led by songwriter, vocalist, guitarist, and pianist Paddy Dougherty-Braunstein, reunites for the finale of this year’s Amherst Java and Jazz series at Second Stage | Amherst, 194 Second Street, Amherst.
This concert will bring group members — Glenn Buck on keyboards and saxophone and Larry Scott on drums — together with Paddy D for its first full-length event in almost ten years. The fourth traditional member, Robin Tolley on bass, is unavailable and will be replaced in this concert by bassist Eric Hollandsworth to round out the quartet. The group will perform original songs by Paddy D, as well as standards by singer/songwriters including Bonnie Raitt and Carole King to name a few.
Paddy graduated from Randolph Macon Woman’s College and taught school at James River Day School before taking leave to tour nationally as a back-up singer, teach songwriting at Sweet Briar College and write over 300 songs for Kid Pan Alley. She formed the Paddy D Quartet, and the group became popular in the Greater Lynchburg area. In 2012, Paddy returned to teaching (music, drama, and choral groups) at James River Day School. Paddy looks forward to introducing the group to her grandchildren.
Tickets: (Includes one free cup of coffee, water, or soda, with food for purchase from Baine’s Books & Coffee)
This concert will bring group members — Glenn Buck on keyboards and saxophone and Larry Scott on drums — together with Paddy D for its first full-length event in almost ten years. The fourth traditional member, Robin Tolley on bass, is unavailable and will be replaced in this concert by bassist Eric Hollandsworth to round out the quartet. The group will perform original songs by Paddy D, as well as standards by singer/songwriters including Bonnie Raitt and Carole King to name a few.
Paddy graduated from Randolph Macon Woman’s College and taught school at James River Day School before taking leave to tour nationally as a back-up singer, teach songwriting at Sweet Briar College and write over 300 songs for Kid Pan Alley. She formed the Paddy D Quartet, and the group became popular in the Greater Lynchburg area. In 2012, Paddy returned to teaching (music, drama, and choral groups) at James River Day School. Paddy looks forward to introducing the group to her grandchildren.
Tickets: (Includes one free cup of coffee, water, or soda, with food for purchase from Baine’s Books & Coffee)
- $10/adults
- $5 students
- Pay at the door, cash or checks only; doors open at 5:30 pm.
- Advance tickets available at Eventbrite. Click on button below.
*PLEASE NOTE
The Town of Amherst First Responders Parade is also on June 25th and access to 2nd Street will be limited. Please plan to enter and leave Second Stage via Washington St.
If you’re coming North or South on HWY 29,
take the Rt. 60 exit and head West. Once on
60 W, take the first left, which is Washington St.*
If you are coming East on Rt. 60, continue through the traffic circle heading East; Washington St. is the first right
after Food Lion.*
*Parking is available in the front or back of Second Stage or at the County building. Second Stage is the former church on the corner of Washington and Second.
The concert will end at 7:30 pm allowing you to walk down 2nd Street to Main Street for the parade and the fireworks, or leave via the same route you used to enter.
The Town of Amherst First Responders Parade is also on June 25th and access to 2nd Street will be limited. Please plan to enter and leave Second Stage via Washington St.
If you’re coming North or South on HWY 29,
take the Rt. 60 exit and head West. Once on
60 W, take the first left, which is Washington St.*
If you are coming East on Rt. 60, continue through the traffic circle heading East; Washington St. is the first right
after Food Lion.*
*Parking is available in the front or back of Second Stage or at the County building. Second Stage is the former church on the corner of Washington and Second.
The concert will end at 7:30 pm allowing you to walk down 2nd Street to Main Street for the parade and the fireworks, or leave via the same route you used to enter.
Presented by AGAR with Second Stage | Amherst
and Baine’s Books & Coffee
Series Curated by Ernest Deane
and Baine’s Books & Coffee
Series Curated by Ernest Deane
Eclectic jazz trio, The Quantum Mechanics, Ed Mikenas (center, on console steel guitar), Worth Proffitt (left on drums) and Andy Aeschbacher (right, on bass) bring you the premiere of their “Con Espressione: Solace of the Heart.”
In their unique musical style, The Quantum Mechanics will play originals by Ed Mikenas and standards played by the band. Ed will also have coffehouse trivia and stories to share.
Tickets: (Includes one free cup of coffee, water, or soda, with food for purchase from
Baine’s Books & Coffee)
In their unique musical style, The Quantum Mechanics will play originals by Ed Mikenas and standards played by the band. Ed will also have coffehouse trivia and stories to share.
Tickets: (Includes one free cup of coffee, water, or soda, with food for purchase from
Baine’s Books & Coffee)
- $10/adults
- $5 students
- Pay at the door, cash or checks only; doors open at 5:30 pm.
- Advance tickets available at Eventbrite. Click on button below.
Presented by AGAR with Second Stage | Amherst
and Baine’s Books & Coffee
Series Curated by Ernest Deane
and Baine’s Books & Coffee
Series Curated by Ernest Deane
McGustavus (Gus) Miller is a native of Lynchburg, Va. His linear sequence of rich melodic, timeless and refined music is a poet’s voice as he sings the music we have come to know as, “The American Song Book.” Though it may be his favorite genre, it does not preclude him form singing others. A local favorite in the tri state area, Gus has performed at numerous venues for a variety of occasions with a many talented musicians including Royce Campbell, Flip Shoemaker, Vince Lewis, Hod O’Brien, Charlie Perkinson, Lew Taylor, Larry Scott, Karl Kimmel, Tom Artwick, Bob Bowen, Glenn Buck, Bob Peckman, and Dwight Spencer, to name a few.
Band members include Tom Floyd, keyboard; Bob Peckman, drums; and
Lew Morrison, bass.
Band members include Tom Floyd, keyboard; Bob Peckman, drums; and
Lew Morrison, bass.
Tickets: (Includes one free cup of coffee, water, or soda, with food for purchase from
Baine’s Books & Coffee)
Or Advance tickets can be purchased online through Eventbrite (click on the button below) .
Baine’s Books & Coffee)
- $10/adults
- $5 students
Or Advance tickets can be purchased online through Eventbrite (click on the button below) .
THIS SATURDAY, MARCH 26
6 pm Sat., March 26, 2022
Second Stage | Amherst
“Dedicated to You” with music composed by artists such as Clifford Brown, Josef Zwavinul, Freddie Hubbard, Dizzy Gillespie. Ed Mikenas, Tadd Dameron, Benny Golson and Juan Carlos Jobim.
The QUINTANA ALL-STARS:
Glen Buck - keyboards
Ed Mikenas - bass
Tyler Coleman - drums
Albert Mallet - saxaphone(s)
Ernest Deane - Flugel
Second Stage | Amherst
“Dedicated to You” with music composed by artists such as Clifford Brown, Josef Zwavinul, Freddie Hubbard, Dizzy Gillespie. Ed Mikenas, Tadd Dameron, Benny Golson and Juan Carlos Jobim.
The QUINTANA ALL-STARS:
Glen Buck - keyboards
Ed Mikenas - bass
Tyler Coleman - drums
Albert Mallet - saxaphone(s)
Ernest Deane - Flugel
Tickets: (Includes one free cup of coffee, water, or soda, with food for purchase from
Baine’s Books & Coffee)
Baine’s Books & Coffee)
- $10/adults
- $5 students
AGAR AMHERST JAVA & JAZZ
"A Jazzy Christmas"
Cecilia Smith & Lafayette Harris, Jr.
December 15-January 10, 2022
FREE Concert
Virbraphonist Cecilia Smith and pianist Lafayette Harris, Jr. are bringing their virtual free holiday concert “A Jazzy Christmas” to everyone in our area through AGAR’s Amherst Java and Jazz program.
Java & Jazz usually takes place live at Second Stage Amherst but this concert will be virtual on AGAR’s YouTube Channel and is available free now through January 10, 2022.
Java & Jazz usually takes place live at Second Stage Amherst but this concert will be virtual on AGAR’s YouTube Channel and is available free now through January 10, 2022.
Nov. 20, 2021
The Quantum Mechanics
Ed Mikenas, console steel guitar; Andy Aeschbacher, bass; and Worth Proffitt, drums; premier their “Jazzve Jazz.”
CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE
The Quantum Mechanics
Ed Mikenas, console steel guitar; Andy Aeschbacher, bass; and Worth Proffitt, drums; premier their “Jazzve Jazz.”
CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE
Oct. 30, 2021
Isaac Williams Quartet
The quartet embraces sounds from Ella Fitzgerald to Etta James, and even current artists such as Daniel Caesar. Quartet members are Isaac Williams, piano; Senobia Smith, vocalist; Will Strickler, drums; and Kalena Mabel, bass.
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Isaac Williams Quartet
The quartet embraces sounds from Ella Fitzgerald to Etta James, and even current artists such as Daniel Caesar. Quartet members are Isaac Williams, piano; Senobia Smith, vocalist; Will Strickler, drums; and Kalena Mabel, bass.
CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE
Sept. 25, 2021
Quintana All-Stars:
Al Mallet, alto and soprano saxophone, and Ernest Deane, trumpet, who have played together since they were students at Dunbar High School in the 1950s, lead a quintet playing straight-ahead and Latin Jazz.
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Quintana All-Stars:
Al Mallet, alto and soprano saxophone, and Ernest Deane, trumpet, who have played together since they were students at Dunbar High School in the 1950s, lead a quintet playing straight-ahead and Latin Jazz.
CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE
Aug. 28, 2021
Joseph Henson Jazz Project,
“With Gratitude”:
Joseph Henson, saxophone; Neal Perrine, bass; Isaac Williams, piano; and Stefan LaRue, drums. The quartet will play favorites and Henson’s own compositions. Henson headed the saxophone session for the U.S. Army Blues Band for 17 years before moving to Lynchburg to head up the jazz program at Liberty.
CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE
Joseph Henson Jazz Project,
“With Gratitude”:
Joseph Henson, saxophone; Neal Perrine, bass; Isaac Williams, piano; and Stefan LaRue, drums. The quartet will play favorites and Henson’s own compositions. Henson headed the saxophone session for the U.S. Army Blues Band for 17 years before moving to Lynchburg to head up the jazz program at Liberty.
CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE
