Monday, April 4, 2016

Charlie Imes House Concert - Sept. 2, 2015

     It was another spectacular House Concert with the king of HC's, Charlie Imes.  Nobody gives House Concert like Charlie, and the September 2015 show was a perfect example of what a musical event in your home should be.
  
     Charlie was literally "down to earth" with the gathered masses, standing on the lawn, surrounded by his equipment, guitars, and loyal Binghamton, NY area fans. 

     He told every story, sang every song, and left everyone wishing for more. One successful young lady was heard to say, "I want to be Charlie Imes when I grow up".  He's that kind of performer, personality, and musician.

     We hope we'll one day be able to lure Charlie and his traveling show back to Sanitaria Springs. When we do, we're sure that he'll, once again, fill the yard with music and music lovers.

Thursday, October 16, 2014

Summer '14 is History. So Long Charlie!

     The Summer of 2014 was a victory lap for the "Summer Encore" series of  Trop Rock concerts.  This year, the "da Pyrates" attended many house concerts, enjoying the music of several different Trop, and Americana musicians, in preparation for the big season finally.  It took place, as scheduled, at 3:00 PM/ET, October 4th, and was a huge success.  As planned, San Diego's Charlie Imes came to Sanitaria Springs and performed at the "Piping Parrot House Concerts" venue.  We planned for 24 attendees, and had a total of 22.  We now know that the "PP" will hold more than that, so next year if it's held in the same place, we'll shoot for an audience of 30.
     The intimate setting of the "PP" was the near perfect room for a house concert.  The 8' ceilings, and the generous size of the room, made it possible, even desirable, for Charlie to play his guitar and sing without PA or microphone.  This lack of equipment, and the closeness of the singer/songwriter/storyteller, made the experience exciting and very personal for every attendee.
     2015 will see the "PP" hosting another couple of house concerts.  The venue may not be our home, for both shows.  That will be decided by the size of the audience, as well as the size of the performing act.
Right now, we're planning on a Summer show in late May or June, and another "Summer Encore" in late September or early October.
     At least one 2015 house concert  is scheduled to be at the De Backer's home.  The De Backers are partners with the "da Pyrates" in musical presentations every year, and that partnership will continue in 2015.
     The Shore Radio, www.wnyshoreradiio.com, is also scheduled to continue it's partnership with the "Summer Encore" series.
     We hope that we can attract some commercial sponsorship in 2015 and build the "Summer Encore" summer ending show into a multiple artist event.  Anyone who wants to help or sponsor the "Summer Encore" shows, should contact Don Winfield, at dondapyrate@gmail.com.
     We hope to see all of our friends and attendees return in 2015, and we guarantee shows that will eclipse even the truly fabulous Charlie Imes house concert of October 2014.  We thank each and every one of you for your support and attendance.  It's all done for you, and we'll do these shows as long as we have your support.
     Please help our "Summer Encore" guest artist Charlie Imes, by attending his shows all around the country.  He'll be in Key West, as various venues during MOTM, the big Parrot Head convention.  You can also buy his CDs.  His music is available by contacting Charlie at: crimes11@mac.com. The same url is also used to line Charlie up for a house concert,
or to play at your club or party.



Thursday, September 25, 2014

Charlie Imes House Concert Set for October 4th!

Charlie Imes - Oct. 4th, Sanitaria Springs, NY

     Everything is in place, and Charlie is on his way.  That's right Trop and Beach Music fans, the one and only Charlie Imes from Del Mar, CA will be playing the lounge (our living room) at Don & Meg's "House Concert Hall", in Sanitaria Springs, NY.

YOU ARE INVITED!


 Laid-back California Trop Rocker, Charlie Imes is bringing the early Autumn stages of his "Summer's Here" national tour, to Don & Meg's home near Binghamton, NY, on October 4th, 2014. This is very informal and home-like.  Guests should BYOB and a dish to pass.  We are asking for a $15.00 pp, donation.  All donations go to the artist. Meet and greet Charlie @ 2:00 PM. Music from 3:00 to 6:00 PM.  It's a once in a lifetime opportunity to expand your Trop and Beach Music experiences all the way to the beaches of California.

BYOB & A DISH TO PASS.  COFFEE & TEA ARE ON THE HOUSE!

     Please contact Don and Meg by October 1st, to reserve your seats, and get your GPS directions.  Due to seating considerations, unreserved guests cannot be accommodated at the door.

     Reservation email: dondapyrate@gmail.com
Reservation Phone:  607-648-6273

Thursday, July 31, 2014

Are We Up For '14?

   SUMMER ENCORE 2014 
 ARE Y'ALL READY?




  Ahoy!  Prepare to be boarded!  Well, be prepared to come on board for the 2014 edition of Summer Encore.  We're looking to bring one fantastic Trop Rock entertainer to Binghamton for a show after Summer '14 is in our wake.  
     Keep a weather eye to this leaky ship, as we sail toward the Trop horizon and the best summer ending show so far!
     Arrrrrrrrr!
Could California Charlie be our man?