Like most everyone these days, I am on a number of mailing lists and like most everyone, I am selective about which emails I actually open. One of those mailing lists is that my neighbor, my friend, national recording artist, Julie Clark. Julie's email informed friends and fans that she was in the running to be a performer at Lillith Fair in DC, and asked that people go to her website for instructions on how to vote for her.
When I went to her website, I noticed she was performing at The Waterside Listening Room. This evening as part of the Tidewater Arts Outreach Program, a collaborative effort between artists, venues and volunteers to raise money to benefit those who might otherwise not enjoy the enrichment that comes from the artistic experience.
From their website:
The mission of Tidewater Arts Outreach is to uplift the human spirit by bringing live, quality music and arts experiences to people in Hampton Roads who are in homes, hospitals, shelters, facilities and dependent care programs or otherwise are isolated from society.
Music and arts programs can be beneficial in many ways:
* They enrich the soul, stimulate the mind and promote wellness through the healing power of music and the arts
* They provide opportunities for self-expression and self-realization through participation in music and arts activities
* They create a sense of community and a source of inspiration for our artists by providing them with opportunities to share their talents
* They provide opportunities for other volunteers to contribute a variety of skills and resources that support our humanitarian services and increase the impact of donor contributions.
In carrying out this mission, we seek to create a social awareness in the Hampton Roads communities of people who are isolated from society.
I arrived at the Listening Room to see nearly a standing-room-only crowd. When the host introduced Julie, he said that it was the largest crowd the Listening Room has ever had.
Julie was met with rousing applause and opened her set with the familiar Think Too Much, after which I'd Rather, Dangerous and many other crowd favorites.
In the clip below, you can hear her perform Jacket, the song for which she was awarded the Grand Prize at the 26th Annual Mid-Atlantic Song Contest, sponsored by the Songwriters' Association of Washington.
Friday 6/25/10: Suffolk, VA. Muse 8-11pm. 5860 Harbour View Blvd. Muse is a unique new bistro, located in Harbor View, next to Harbor View Grande 16 Cinemas. They serve tasty fusion fare, including award-winning culinary creations from Shannon Puglisse. No cover charge for this show. Tel: (757) 394-1470. Tamra Gobert will be joining me on percussion and Katie Duckett will be singing harmony and playing bass guitar. This is a new venue for us. We hope to fill the place with music and friends, so please come out if you can! -
Saturday 6/26/10: Norfolk, VA. Music on Monarch Way 5-7 pm. I'm delighted to be kicking off this music series with Larry Berwald on electric, slide and bass guitars, Tamra Gobert on percussion and Katie Duckett singing harmony and playing bass as well. These free concerts are on the lawn on Monarch Way directly across the street from Old Dominion University and behind the Ted Constant Convocation Center. There’s no charge for this concert, or for parking. Just bring a blanket and your friends and family. -
Sunday 7/25/10: Norfolk, VA Sarapalooza at 37th & Zen 2-8 pm. This is a benefit show to raise funds for our good friend Sarah Jones who's battling breast cancer. I'll be one of the performers for this full day of music, along with MSG, Jen Kravassi, Nance Schwegler, Courtney Criswell (lead singer of Lucky Town) and more. My set is scheduled for approximately 4:30-6pm. This venue has a terrific stage and a delicious menu with lots of variety. $20 cover charge - please come out and be part of this special benefit show. Sarah needs us now! 1083 W.37th Street & Hampton Blvd. Tel: (757) 533-5151.To learn more about Tidewater Arts Outreach, check out their website at http://www.twartsoutreach.org. Upcoming shows include:
June 6th Waterside Listening Room – The Jae Sinnett Trio
June 13th Waterside Listening Room – Mercy Creek w/special guest, Skye Zentz
June 20th Waterside Listening Room – Father's Day Special w/Lewis McGehee
June 26, 2010 House Concert hosted by Rick Mapp III
Joe Mapp, lead guitar; Mick Vaughn, bass; Carson Huggins,
guitar and drums; Joe McGlohjan, sax; Robert "Muskrat" Earnes, peddle steel
June 27th Waterside Listening Room – Boogaloo Party w/Bobbie Blackhat Walters
When I went to her website, I noticed she was performing at The Waterside Listening Room. This evening as part of the Tidewater Arts Outreach Program, a collaborative effort between artists, venues and volunteers to raise money to benefit those who might otherwise not enjoy the enrichment that comes from the artistic experience.
From their website:
The mission of Tidewater Arts Outreach is to uplift the human spirit by bringing live, quality music and arts experiences to people in Hampton Roads who are in homes, hospitals, shelters, facilities and dependent care programs or otherwise are isolated from society.
Music and arts programs can be beneficial in many ways:
* They enrich the soul, stimulate the mind and promote wellness through the healing power of music and the arts
* They provide opportunities for self-expression and self-realization through participation in music and arts activities
* They create a sense of community and a source of inspiration for our artists by providing them with opportunities to share their talents
* They provide opportunities for other volunteers to contribute a variety of skills and resources that support our humanitarian services and increase the impact of donor contributions.
In carrying out this mission, we seek to create a social awareness in the Hampton Roads communities of people who are isolated from society.
I arrived at the Listening Room to see nearly a standing-room-only crowd. When the host introduced Julie, he said that it was the largest crowd the Listening Room has ever had.
Julie was met with rousing applause and opened her set with the familiar Think Too Much, after which I'd Rather, Dangerous and many other crowd favorites.
In the clip below, you can hear her perform Jacket, the song for which she was awarded the Grand Prize at the 26th Annual Mid-Atlantic Song Contest, sponsored by the Songwriters' Association of Washington.
Julie sings music from the heart. Each song tells a story; a memory, a hope, a glimpse into her life. Her support of the Tidewater Arts Outreach comes as no surprise. Although she has a very busy national performing schedule, she always finds time to lend her time and talent to the Hampton Roads Community. To learn more about Julie and see her performance schedule, visit her website at www.julieclark.net.
Update! Julie's upcoming local performances:-Friday 6/25/10: Suffolk, VA. Muse 8-11pm. 5860 Harbour View Blvd. Muse is a unique new bistro, located in Harbor View, next to Harbor View Grande 16 Cinemas. They serve tasty fusion fare, including award-winning culinary creations from Shannon Puglisse. No cover charge for this show. Tel: (757) 394-1470. Tamra Gobert will be joining me on percussion and Katie Duckett will be singing harmony and playing bass guitar. This is a new venue for us. We hope to fill the place with music and friends, so please come out if you can! -
Saturday 6/26/10: Norfolk, VA. Music on Monarch Way 5-7 pm. I'm delighted to be kicking off this music series with Larry Berwald on electric, slide and bass guitars, Tamra Gobert on percussion and Katie Duckett singing harmony and playing bass as well. These free concerts are on the lawn on Monarch Way directly across the street from Old Dominion University and behind the Ted Constant Convocation Center. There’s no charge for this concert, or for parking. Just bring a blanket and your friends and family. -
Sunday 7/25/10: Norfolk, VA Sarapalooza at 37th & Zen 2-8 pm. This is a benefit show to raise funds for our good friend Sarah Jones who's battling breast cancer. I'll be one of the performers for this full day of music, along with MSG, Jen Kravassi, Nance Schwegler, Courtney Criswell (lead singer of Lucky Town) and more. My set is scheduled for approximately 4:30-6pm. This venue has a terrific stage and a delicious menu with lots of variety. $20 cover charge - please come out and be part of this special benefit show. Sarah needs us now! 1083 W.37th Street & Hampton Blvd. Tel: (757) 533-5151.To learn more about Tidewater Arts Outreach, check out their website at http://www.twartsoutreach.org. Upcoming shows include:
June 6th Waterside Listening Room – The Jae Sinnett Trio
June 13th Waterside Listening Room – Mercy Creek w/special guest, Skye Zentz
June 20th Waterside Listening Room – Father's Day Special w/Lewis McGehee
June 26, 2010 House Concert hosted by Rick Mapp III
Joe Mapp, lead guitar; Mick Vaughn, bass; Carson Huggins,
guitar and drums; Joe McGlohjan, sax; Robert "Muskrat" Earnes, peddle steel
June 27th Waterside Listening Room – Boogaloo Party w/Bobbie Blackhat Walters
I love Julie's music. I try to never miss her performances locally and I am so excited that she may be going to LillithFair in DC! thanks for including a clip of her song Jacket - its one of my favorites - and now I can have friends look her up on your site so they know who I am talking about when I am raving about her music. You guys should have a a live session with her - like aol has the live web broadcasts and online concerts... that would be totally awesome!
Posted by: Lucy | 06/15/2010 at 07:26 PM
Thanks for the comments, Lucy. I'll pass them along to Julie next time I see her. The live broadcast sounds like a great idea. I'll check with our tech guys and see if we can make it happen.
Posted by: steve | 06/15/2010 at 07:53 PM