Thursday, April 11, 2019

Personal Development Workshops and Two Legendary Duos This Weekend at The Buttonwood Tree

Folk Duo Real Stormin Norman and Alessandra Levy

April 12 @ 8-10 pm, $12

Norm Zamcheck, better known as the pianist, “Real Stormin’ Norman,” is a songwriter with a New Orleans flair to his work, although Norm has been writing music long before that. In fact, his life has been music since he was old enough to write lyric ideas on napkins in restaurants!

Boston-born and raised, Norm’s music has touched every corner of the American coasts more times than most people do in their lives! Having released an upwards of ten albums, both on his own, and as part of “Stormin Norman & Suzy”, another duo, his music has been lauded by big-name magazines like The Rolling Stone and The New York Times.


Joining Norm will be Alessandra Levy. 

Check out Norman’s site: realstorminnorman.com

Find out more about Kastner from the Bluelights: http://www.washboardslim.com/
Details here/Reserve seats

Aligned with Source: A Personal Development Workshop & Meditation
April 13 @ 10:30-12 pm
Topic: Parallel Realities
A glimpse into how we think. Other worlds in and around ours. Where does truth fit in here?
Suggested Donation: $10 (Give what you can)

Music Workshop

April 13 @ 1-4 pm

Bassist and Musician for 48 years, Rob DeSorbo began on the Connecticut music scene in the mid 70’s. He started playing Rock and Blues, grew into Jazz and Jazz Fusion. Blue Mountain Band (BMB) started 1971 (Rock / Blues) then (Fusion and Jazz) originals and continued until 1981. He spent the next 40+ years recording and doing Live Shows. He studied Music at the college level courses for 3 years in Simsbury High School. Music composition, theory and orchestral studies. Rob then continued his studies for 2 years at Hartt School of Music West Hartford, CT in Upright Bass studies and method, Additional Theory and Composition courses.

We will engage in music discussions, ear training, scales, modes, arpeggios, Circle of fifths and Fourth and practice methods. Chord structure and harmonic values in and around chords. All Instruments, vocals and skill levels welcome. Come enhance or add to your current education in music. Music is a never-ending study and accomplishment.

Check Out Rob’s Official Facebook Page!

Each session is $10 non-members, $5 members


The Buttonwood Tree is not bar it is a Cultural center to enlighten and educate.
Details here/Reserve seats

Avery Sharpe and Zaccai Curtis

April 13 @ 8-10 pm, $25

Come & Enjoy The Musical Duo of Avery Sharpe and Zaccai Curtis with us!

Jazz Legend, bassist/composer, Avery Sharpe will team with Young Lion, Zaccai Curtis, to produce and incredible duo of synergistic playing. The duo will cover their original compositions as well as Jazz standards. Don’t miss this exciting and historical meeting.

Sharpe was a longtime member of Jazz piano great McCoy Tyner Trio for over 20 years, with over 20 recordings with Tyner. His performing, recording, and composition credits reads like a who’s who in Jazz. He has worked with everyone from Dizzy Gillespie to Wynton Marsalis.

Curtis is one of the most incredible young artist on the scene today. Zaccai has performed with great artist from Donald Harrison to Cindy Blackman Santana. He is a prolific composer/arranger and co-founded, Truth Revolution Records/TRRcolective with his brother bassist Luques Curtis. Details here/Reserve seats


“I’ve been to a few Avery Sharpe performances, and it never ceases to amaze me how they perform each song with such passion and enthusiasm, just as if it were the first time they were playing it live.”
-Waves Magazine
“Avery Sharpe and their unique sound make a significant impression with their music. Their performances contain an acoustic maturity and contemporary creativity that exudes confidence and originality.”
-Syncopation.com
“Combining their inventive sound with a forward-thinking musicality, Avery Sharpe consistently manage to hit all the right notes. With undeniably unique songs and engaging performances, this is one Musician to keep your eyes (and ears) on.”
-Electric Picks

The Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts Center is located at 605 Main Street, Middletown. There is ample, free parking behind It's Only Natural market. Refreshments, viewing of Buttonwood's Art show, the bookstore and refreshments are all open and available. Call for info: (860) 347-4957. If you want to see what events we have lined up for the month check our website's event calendar here.

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