Rick Drost  - Singer/Songwriter – Folk Appearances

 

Festival of Trees - Wright Museum 77 Center St Wolfeboro NH - 12/06/2009 12:00 PM

Festival of Trees is a (tenth) annual charity fundraiser in Wolfeboro; people come to view decorated trees in the Wright Museum; thereÕs entertainment all afternoon. IÕm pleased to help out with a 45 minute set at 12 noon in the auditorium. Wolfeboro is probably as beautiful in December as it was in July, but somewhat frostier.

 

Festival of Trees - Wright Museum 77 Center St Wolfeboro NH - 12/05/2009 03:00 PM

Festival of Trees is a (tenth) annual charity fundraiser in Wolfeboro; people come to view decorated trees in the Wright Museum; thereÕs entertainment all afternoon. IÕm pleased to help out with a 45 minute set at 3 in the auditorium, and another one ion Sunday.

 

Starbucks West Lexington –Sat Oct 17 2009  - Singer/Songwriter Showcase - 60 Bedford St Lexington – 5-8 PM

David Keevil hosts a songwriter showcase at the Western Starbucks in Lexington.  It used to be a Friendly's. It's still cozy. David selects three local songwriters every two weeks now – IÕll be doing the 6-6:45 PM set.  Happily returning – singing here and listening to DavidÕs new finds is always a treat

 

Mediator Stage – Providence RI – Open Mike Feature – Oct 1, 2008 8 PM

50 Rounds Ave ., Providence, Rhode Island 02907 . http://www.myspace.com/mediatorstage

Open Mike Feature - music starts at 8; my set starts about 9. Great singing room in an active UU church near Roger Williams Park.   

 

Fall Out of Summer Festival – Cranston Ri – Sun Sept 20 2009 – 3:40 PM

This is the Second Annual FOOS festival,  and IÕm pleased to have an afternoon slot on the Acoustic stage.  ThereÕll be three stages,  Main, Acoustic, and Theatre, running shows from 11-6.30.  Several RISA friends will be singing sets too.

Rain Date Sept 27.   Free. www.artists-exchange.org. 50 Rolfe Sq. Cranston RI 02910.

 

Thursdays at Rocky Neck at Imagine! – Gloucester MA – Sept 3 2009 - 6:30 PM

Back to Rocky Neck this summer again; a favorite spot to play at BrendaÕs gallery Imagine!  (43 Rocky Neck Ave). http://www.rockyneckartcolony.org Outside, no mic, you can see the harbor, people walk by, can stop, pull up chairs, move on, chat, request songs. Music, open mics, and open galleries everywhere up and down the Ave; come on up

 

Sally OBrienÕs – Sun Aug 30 - 8PM 335 Somerville Ave, Somerville, MA 02143

Julie Dougherty is running a SAMW night this month for her regular  last sunday evening of the month at SallyÕs. IÕll do some songs at some point during the evening. ThisÕll be a great time to hear SAMWers in town.

 

Song School – Planet Bluegrass Ranch – Lyons Co – Aug 9 – Aug 15

My now- annual pilgrimage  to spend a week falling asleep to the burble of the St. Vrain River.  Great stars. Singing in the silo, under tarps and tents, taking songwriting classes from songwriters IÕve long admired, catching up with friends from around the country.  Hoping I  leave the rain back here.

 

National Songwriters Showcase – Sat Aug 8 – Boulder Colorado 9am-2pm

Song Schooler Jenn Cleary from Boulder has organized a little festival  at the Boulder FarmerÕs Market, 9-2.,I have a 1.30 slot.   Song School friends from all over the country will appear.

 

The Burren – Sun July 26 - Davis Sq Somerville - Steve Pearson CD Release – 4PM

Classical composer and guitarist Steve Pearson is releasing a CD of his compositions performed by musicians from all over the world. Several local musicians will do short sets, including yours truly. Come on down. www.stephenfunkpearson.com. room opens 3:30 music starts at 4, my set at 4:30

 

AS220  –Sun July 12 – RISA AS220 In the Round – 115 Empire St Providence RI– 6-8 PM

Four Singer Songwriters sing in the round including one song written to a theme given the previous month.  This is always a great event.

 

Thursdays at Rocky Neck at Imagine! – Gloucester MA – July 2 2009 - 6:30 PM

Back to Rocky Neck this summer again; a favorite spot to play at BrendaÕs gallery Imagine!  (43 Rocky Neck Ave). http://www.rockyneckartcolony.org Outside, no mic, you can see the harbor, people walk by, can stop, pull up chairs, move on, chat, request songs. Music, open mics, and open galleries everywhere up and down the Ave; come on up

 

Private Party – June 5 2009 -Sterling Library – New Haven, CT – 6-7 – Solo Set, ŅCocktail HourÓ

Well, ItÕs my 40th Reunion. Strictly speaking not a public performance, but for me, certainly a once-in-a-lifetime event. To be able to do songs from then and now in a venue like this, to friends old and new, two blocks from my little room where I wrote Wyethstown,  five blocks from where I first heard Joni Mitchell, and across the Old Campus from choral and choir rehearsals which have since taken me all over,  well, IÕm just thrilled.

 

Courthouse Center for the Arts –Thurs May 14 - Singer/Songwriter Showcase - W Kingston RI - 7-9 PM

John Fuzek of RISA did a yeoman's job and booked a whole series of In-the-round showcases this spring into Courthouse Center.  Four songwriters per round each evening.  I'll be appearing with Rick DeMers, Joyce Sampson and Blaze. What a way to build community. Thanks John and RISA. www.courthousearts.org, 3481 Kingstown Rd W. Kingston RI

 

Starbucks West Lexington –Sat Apr 18 - Singer/Songwriter Showcase - 60 Bedford St Lexington – 5-8 PM

David Keevil hosts a songwriter showcase at the Western Starbucks in Lexington.  It used to be a Friendly's. It's still cozy. David selects three local songwriters every two weeks now – IÕll be doing the 5-5:45 PM set. 

 

Savoury Lane – April 7 2009 -  Open Mike Co-Feature – 251 Arlington St Acton MA 01720 – 6.30-9:30  - Feature at 8

Co Featuring with Mark Hastings at this popular Tuesday open mike hosted by Ellen Schmidt and Jake Kensinger.  See www.ellenschmidt.com/

For details.

 

Dog Bar -   Wed Mar 25 - Songwriter Showcase - 64 Main St Gloucester – 5-8 PM

The estimable Chelsea Berry hosts two rounds of three songwriters in this comfortable lounge room. Good friends, good food, fireplace. This one came out of Friday Nights at Pleasant St Coffee and Tea in Gloucester.

 

Starbucks West Lexington –Sat Mar 7 - Singer/Songwriter Showcase - 60 Bedford St Lexington – 5-8 PM

David Keevil hosts a songwriter showcase at the Western Starbucks in Lexington near where I work – IÕll be doing the 5-5:45 PM set.

 

Folk Alliance Memphis 09 -  Feb 18-22 - Guerilla Showcase Appearances –

Returning once again to this 4-days-of-nonstop-music and catching up with folks from around the country event. Awesome.

Nancy Emrich has asked me again to help her host her Lilfest showcases as well.

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday nites at 11 –Nancy EmrichÕs Lilfest

Friday Afternoon 3PM – Nancy EmrichÕs Lilfest

Thursday Night 1:10A -  James MoorsÕ ŅA Little Bit MarvelousÓ – Rm 1709

Friday Night 1:30 AM – James MoorsÕ ŅA Little Bit MarvelousÓ – Rm 1709 –ITR w Tom Tranchilla, Jeremy Dion

Sat Night 1:30 AM – Nancy EmrichÕs Lilfest

 

Songwriter Showcase - Mon Feb 16 2009  – Baha Bar and Grill,  64 Weir St, Taunton MA 7:00 PM

I open with a 45-min/hour set of original songs; Other singer/songwriters can show up, sign up, and do short original sets till 10 or whenever. Pete, who plays sax for the band, loves to listen and is booking to build this Monday night event up. The BaHa Brothers Band play beach and Buffet-spirited music May to September and have established this summery enclave in downtown Taunton. Thanks to Chuck Williams and John Fuzek of RISA for the heads up

 

Festival of Trees - Wright Museum 77 Center St Wolfeboro NH - 12/07/2008 12:00 PM

Festival of Trees is a (tenth) annual charity fundraiser in Wolfeboro; people come to view decorated trees in the Wright Museum; thereÕs entertainment all afternoon. IÕm pleased to help out with a 45 minute set at 12 non in the auditorium. Wolfeboro is probably as beautiful in December as it was in July, but somewhat frostier.

 

Festival of Trees - Wright Museum 77 Center St Wolfeboro NH - 12/06/2008 03:00 PM

Festival of Trees is a (tenth) annual charity fundraiser in Wolfeboro; people come to view decorated trees in the Wright Museum; thereÕs entertainment all afternoon. IÕm pleased to help out with a 45 minute set at 3 in the auditorium, and another one tomorrow. Our host family for the Great Waters festival last July set this one up. A great chance to debut Christina RosettiÕs classic ŅIn the Deep MidWinterÓ, which IÕve been working on since, well, last February.

 

Zack NimanÕs CD Party  – Somerville MA – Nov 16 2008, Afternoon.

My friend Zack Niman has just released a great new blues CD ŅNothin but HurtÓ dedicated to Miississippi John. Zack, Lloyd Thayer and Bill McQuaid are all playing; IÕm pleased to be among the ŅothersÓ. See  zackniman.com for details.

 

NERFA-Lilfest Guerilla Showcase – Kerhonkson NY - Nov 16 2008 1.30 AM Sat Nite – Rm 1323

Nancy Emrich of Lilfest (chicago) see lilfest.com is presenting a guerilla showcase at NERFA this year. IÕll do a half hour set at 1.30 Saturday Night. See you there.

Get this – IÕm honored to be hosting the showcase this night . – 11:30 to 2.

 

NERFA-Bill Isles Presents Guerilla Showcase – Kerhonkson NY - Nov 15 2008 2.30 AM Fri Nite – Rm 1302

Bill Isles from Duluth is coming out to NERFA, and generously decided to throw a guerilla showcase; IÕm especially pleased to be be singing In the Round with Bill and a third player to be named later.

 

NERFA-Lilfest Guerilla Showcase – Kerhonkson NY - Nov 15 2008 1.30 AM Fri Nite – Rm 1323

Nancy Emrich of Lilfest (chicago) see lilfest.com is presenting a guerilla showcase at NERFA this year. IÕll do a half hour set at 1.30 Friday Night. See you there.

Kerhonkson NY is the home of the worldÕs largest garden Gnome, whose name is Chomsky. Or whose Noam is gChomsky. Or whose gName is Noam. Oh my. Too much computers already today.

 

NERFA-RISA Guerilla Showcase – Kerhonkson NY - Nov 15 2008 1.00 AM Sat Nite – Duchess Room

Happily returning to the RISA showcase at NERFA for a 15 minute solo set. Last year I got to sing in the round with other RISA songwriters -  RISAÕs really made me feel welcome down in RI area. Thanks  John and Frank and the whole RISA crew.

 

SENE All Hallows Eve Masque Ball – Sprague Mansion – Cranston RI - Oct 31 8.30 PM

ThrougH RISA, weÕre going down to do a 15 minute set at the (Haunted) Sprague mansion, to benefit the SENE Film, Music and Arts Festival. Nance and I are wearing lobster costumes (after I sing). This is going to be the funnest Halloween in a while.  The evening is a fundraiser for SENE; there are art exhibitss, lots of music, and Masqued people.  I wonder if HP Lovecraft will show.

 

Thursdays at Rocky Neck at Imagine! – Gloucester MA – Oct 2 2008

Last chance this year to check out ThursdayÕs at Rocky Neck. IÕll sing outside BrendaÕs gallery Imagine!  (43 Rocky Neck Ave). http://www.rockyneckartcolony.org Outside, no mic, you can see the harbor, people walk by, can stop, pull up chairs, move on, chat, request songs. Music, open mics, and open galleries everywhere up and down the Ave; come on up

 

Thursdays at Rocky Neck at Imagine! – Gloucester MA – Oct 2 2008

Last chance this year to check out ThursdayÕs at Rocky Neck. IÕll sing outside BrendaÕs gallery Imagine!  (43 Rocky Neck Ave). http://www.rockyneckartcolony.org Outside, no mic, you can see the harbor, people walk by, can stop, pull up chairs, move on, chat, request songs. Music, open mics, and open galleries everywhere up and down the Ave; come on up.

 

Open Mike Feature at Everyman – Providence RI – Mon Sept 15 2008

555 valley St  Providence, RI 02908

Feature at this Monday Open Mike in the reborn Customs House in the American Locomotive Works. IÕll do train songs for sure. Open Mike at 9, feature around 10. Good Chowda. Have to do at least one train song, probably two. RISA and Mediator stage folks will be there!

 

Lilfest – 711 Lake Ave  - Wilmette IL - Fall Festival- Sept 13 2008 2PM

http://www.lilfest.com

Nancy Jones Emrich, and Lilfest Music, of House Concert fame, hosts a weekend-long tent festival with folk performers from all over the country.  This year Lilfest venues include Bills Blues in Evanston  and 711 Lake (2 PM Saturday).  I IÕll  get back Sunday morning to enjoy the Boston Folk Festival on Sunday afternoon.

 

Lilfest – at BillÕs Blues 1029 Davis , Evanston IL - Fall Festival- Sept 12 2008 – 5PM

http://www.lilfest.com

Nancy Jones Emrich, and Lilfest Music, of House Concert fame, hosts a weekend-long tent festival with folk performers from all over the country.  This year Lilfest venues include Bills Blues in Evanston. and 711 Lake (2 PM Saturday). 

 

Lilfest – at BillÕs Blues 1029 Davis, Evanston IL - Fall Festival Preview- Sept 11 2008 9PM ( music starts at 7)

http://www.lilfest.com

Nancy Jones Emrich, and Lilfest Music, of House Concert fame, hosts a weekend-long tent festival with folk performers from all over the country.  This year Lilfest venues include Bills Blues in Evanston IÕll  host and sing in a segment of the  SongwriterÕs circle on Thursday night, IÕll  get back  to enjoy the Boston Folk Festival on Sunday afternoon.

 

 

Thursdays at Rocky Neck at Imagine! – Gloucester MA – Sept 4 2008

Back again to sing outside Imagine! ! (43 Rocky Neck Ave), at first Thursday Night at Rocky Neck,. http://www.rockyneckartcolony.org Outside, no mic, you can see the harbor, people walk by, can stop, pull up chairs, move on, chat, request songs. I sing at least one set outside, coordinating with nearby musicians. Music, open mics, and open galleries everywhere up and down the ave; come on up. Hoping to involve some special guests this year TBA

 

Song School, Folks Festival – Lyons CO –  August 10-17 2008

Again I get to camp in a Tent by the St Vrain river in Lyons CO, taking classes from folks like Vance Gilbert, Susan Werner, Siobhan Quinn, Josh Ritter, Melissa Ferrick, and more, and singing in songwriter circles as late as I can stay up.  Followed up by Rocky Mountain Folks Festival . www.planetbluegrass.com

 

 SongWriters Showcase- Gennaros – S Colorado Blvd Denver CO – 7.30 PM   –  August 9 2008

SongSchooler Rob Roper has arranged an out-of-townerÕs song circle at his local pub, and invited me to sing in it . Boston Area folks include Tim Riordan, Rick Gottlieb, and Rob Mattson . Songschoolers from both costs and mid-country will appear.

 

 

Thursdays at Rocky Neck at Imagine! – Gloucester MA –  August 7 2008

Back again to sing outside Brenda MalloyÕs gallery Imagine! (43 Rocky Neck Ave), every monthÕs first Thursday Night at Rocky Neck. http://www.rockyneckartcolony.org Outside, no mic, you can see the harbor, people walk by, can stop, pull up chairs, move on, chat, request songs. I sing at least one set outside, coordinating with nearby musicians. Music, open mics, and open galleries everywhere up and down the ave; come on up.

 

Mediator Stage – Providence RI – Open Mike Feature – July 31, 2008 8 PM

50 Rounds Ave ., Providence, Rhode Island 02907 . http://www.myspace.com/mediatorstage

Open Mike Feature - music starts at 8; my set starts sometime between 8 & 9. Great singing room in an active UU church near Roger Williams Park.   

 

Great Waters Folk Festival - Songwriting Contest Final – July 26, 2008 3PM

Pinckney Boathouse ; Brewster Academy, Wolfeboro, New Hampshire 03894; twaters.org/2008/folkfest08.html

Honored to be playing one of MY favorites, Sonnfrae, in the songwriting finals between 3 and 4 in the afternoon at this festival on woodsy Winnepesaukee shore.

 

KennedyÕs Midtown 
42 Province St, Boston – July 13, 8 PM

As part of the ubiquitous and energetic Christie LeighÕs (6B, All Asia, KennedyÕs) Singer/Songwriter showcase IÕll do the last (8 PM) of three  hourlong  sets at this Fine Downtown Establishment (Steaks, Chops, Seafood, Legal Beverages, great New England atmosphere, not to mention music!).  

Thursdays at Rocky Neck at Imagine! – Gloucester MA – July 10, 2008

Brenda Malloy has invited me back to sing outside her gallery Imagine! (43 Rocky Neck Ave), every monthÕs first Thursday Night at Rocky Neck, (Well this is the second Thursday)  and even some others this year. http://www.rockyneckartcolony.org Outside, no mic, you can see the harbor, people walk by, can stop, pull up chairs, move on, chat, request songs. I sing at least one set outside, coordinating with nearby musicians Music, open mics, and open galleries everywhere up and down the ave; come on up. Hoping to involve some special guests this year TBA

 

Thursdays at Rocky Neck at Imagine! – Gloucester MA – June 5 2008

IÕm thrilled that Brenda Malloy has invited me back to sing outside her gallery Imagine! ! (43 Rocky Neck Ave),, every monthÕs first Thursday Night at Rocky Neck, and even some others this year. http://www.rockyneckartcolony.org Outside, no mic, you can see the harbor, people walk by, can stop, pull up chairs, move on, chat, request songs. I sing at least one set outside, coordinating with nearby musicians. Music, open mics, and open galleries everywhere up and down the ave; come on up. Hoping to involve some special guests this year TBA

 

Private Showcase Appearances – Folk Alliance Conference 2008 – Memphis TN  - Feb 20-24

http://www.folk.org/

Appearances in Nancy EmrichÕs Lilfest and James MoorsÕ Just a Little Marvelous showcases, mostly late evening, at the Folk Alliance Conference, which is an amazing chance to connect with people  making music all over the country.

 

In A PigÕs Eye – 148 Derby St Salem Summer of Love Festival – My Miniset at 10PM

http://kirsten-deve.com/sol

SAMW and NorthShore Stalwarts are collecting friends and performers for a summer of love festival this year at this great local restaurant Pub.

My set is at 10; IÕll do Suzanne (Leonard Cohen) ;  Circle Game (Joni Mitchell)  and I Shall Be Released (Dylan) ably assisted by Mike Delaney on Mandolin.  Mike has threatened to learn Purple Haze on Mando for the event. (PS – he did, and it was a real treat).

 

Second Friday Coffeehouse – The First Church in Belmont, Unitarian Universalist – Feb 8 2008 7:30

http://www.uubelmont.org/coffeehouse/

Opening for Mr. Lloyd Thayer

This is a wonderful room, updated, in I think the longest continuously running coffeehouse in the area.

I enjoyed both listening and singing in the open mike segment every chance I got last season and am honored to be opening for Lloyd. What better place to sing Hymn #2006?

 

Gulu-Gulu Cafˇ – 5 Central SQ MA – Jan 10 2008 – 8-10 PM

http://gulu-gulu.com

A relaxed place, with great food and drink. The extended sets  will let me do some covers that I don't often get to do, and even play the banjo some.  Show up for all or part of this one.

 

Brooklyn Coffee and Tea House – Providence RI – Nov 30 2007 – 8PM

Tony Demings has lovingly turned a brick townhouse on Smith Hill into a cozy art and live original music listening destination.  Had a great time at a Wednesday open mike and  IÕm pleased to be part of a Songwriter Showcase (three of us)  November 30.

http://www.brooklyncoffeeteahouse.com

 

Northeast Folk Alliance Conference – KutsherÕs Monticello NY – Nov 8-11 07

Had such a good time in Memphis I thought I Ōd check out NERFA. Much encouragement from fellow folkies about going. Song School, SAMW and Dream Teamers will all appear.

Appearance:

Sat Eve Feb 21 - 1:40 AM – For Rhode Island Songwriters Assn Showcase – 145AM -2 AM in the round with other RI songwriters

 

Thursdays at Rocky Neck at Imagine! – Gloucester MA – Oct 4 2007

The last one for the year; we had a great time this summer singing in ImagineÕs yard, made many new friends through music

Imagine is at 43 Rocky Neck Ave Gloucester – 978 282 1346 is the Gallery number (Brenda Malloy)

 

Lilfest - Wilmette IL - Fall Festival- Sept 14,15, 2007

http://www.lilfest.com

Nancy Jones Emrich, and Lilfest Music, of House Concert fame, hosts a weekend-long tent festival with folk performers from all over the country.  This year Lilfest venues include Bills Blues in Evanston as well. Rick will make his fall pilgrimage to Chicago again this year on Friday and Saturday, and get back Sunday morning to enjoy the Boston Folk Festival on Sunday afternoon.

 

Thursdays at Rocky Neck at Imagine! – Gloucester MA – Sept 6 2007

WeÕll try do this  every first Thursday, weather permitting

Imagine is at 43 Rocky Neck Ave Gloucester – 978 282 1346 is the Gallery number (Brenda Malloy)

 

Continental Cafˇ – Acton MA – Tues Sept 4 2007

Co Featuring with John Maclean at this Open Mike Hosted by Ellen Schmidt and Jake Kensinger. Music starts at 6.30

http://www.continentalcafe.net/

http://www.ellenschmidt.com/

Ellen Writes:

- Rick writes beautiful, poetic songs and has a magnificent voice.   He accompanies himself tastefully magically with expressive guitar-playing (8 pm)

- With a voice that is honest and heartfelt, John MacLean sings the music he loves, from traditional folk songs to today's songwriters. His own songs reflect on the places where the family meets the heart. (8.30)

- Delightful songwriter Ellis Ralph performs a mini-set at 7:30

 

Thursdays at Rocky Neck at Imagine! – Gloucester MA – Aug 4 2007

Brenda Malloy of Imagine! Right at the turn of the road on Rocky Neck, invited me up to sing on her porch during Thursday nights at Rocky Neck. This worked out well: The sun comes through the trees and you can see the boats on the inlet; I got to watch Brenda paint while I sang, people wallked by and stopped or not. I made lots of new friends. IÕll try do this again every first Thursday, weather permitting

Imagine is at 43 Rocky Neck Ave Gloucester – 978 282 1346

 

Salon Sunday – Hyde Park MA – Sun May  2007

Co Featuring with Patti DeRosa and Camille Breeze

Marie France and Darwin have been opening their home and hearts to all for a potluck, open stage with features Sunday afternoons for the last few years. They have both been inspiration and great friends to me since I first heard Marie at Jimmy DorrÕs open mike in Roslindale.

Open Stage 12.30-5ish, features 1.30 to 3-ish.  Be sure and come to one of these before MF and Darwin move to Toronto.

http://salonsunday.com/

 

International Folk Alliance Conference, Memphis, TN Feb 21-25 2007

Nancy Emrich (lilfest.com) invited me to sing in her Folk Alliance showcase, and help co-host her showcases.  Since I liked Falcon Ridge and SAMW, and NancyÕs lilfest festival in Chicago,  my first National Folk Allliance should really open my eyes to an even wider folk community.

Appearances:

Wed Eve Feb 21 - 1:40 AM – Charlie Stewart – Handshake Mgmt – Troubadour Room -  Rm 1903

Wed Eve Feb 21 - Eve Session – 2.30-3 AM –Nancy Emrich  - Lilfest.com – Rm  1822

Thu Aft Feb 22 – 4.30-5 PM – Nancy Emrich – Lilfest.com  - RM 1822

Thu Eve Feb 22 – Eve Session – 2.30 – 3 AM – Nancy Emrich – Lilfest.com Rm 1822

Fri Eve  Feb 23  Eve Session – 2.30-3 AM –Nancy Emrich  Lilfest.com – Rm 1824

Full schedule of Lilfest  showcases at Bill IslesÕ website

http://www.halfamind.com/LilFestFAShowcaseSchedule.htm

 

CoFeature at King Hooper Mansion– Marblehead Center for the Arts  - Feb 11 2007

With Phil and Trisha Knudsen

http://www.marbleheadarts.org/

Hosted (in itÕs seventh year) by Angela Masciale and Dan Zampino

Always good music and  poetry at this open mike on the top floor of a grand  manse.  We sing surrounded by select local artwork in a wonderful room with a curved ceiling.

Pleased to cofeature with open mike and dream workshop friends Phil and Trish in this great room; we get a half hour each and will probably do some songs together.

WeÕll hope to show you that Marblehead is warm even in the winterÉ

Phil and Trish at  http://www.lyricguitarmusic.com

 

Feature at Starbucks Open Mike in Davis Sq Wed Jan 10 2007

http://www.myspace.com/starbucksopenmike

This is a BIG Starbucks that maintains  a cozy feel.   Max and others produce a friendly and spirited open mike.

Signup from 7.15 Feature at like 8.30.

260 Elm St Somerville Just near the Davis Sq T.

 

Feature at Mike DelaneyÕs Java JoÕs in Forest Hills Dec 7

http://www.mikedelaney.org/JavaJo.html

Mike confesses that he still wants to be Maura Kennedy, but he has a new CD out, and he hosts one of the friendliest open mikes around.

Come on down and sing a little with your friends, or just listen!

Music starts at 7. Just opposite the Forest Hills Bus Terminal.

 

Lilfest - Wilmette IL - Fall Festival- Sept 9 and 10

http://www.lilfest.com

Nancy Jones Emrich, and Lilfest Music, of House Concert fame, hosts a weekend-long tent festival with folk performers from all over the country.  Rick will appear there again, both days

 

CCTV Be Live – 5 PM July 26 2006

Guest appearance with Deb Priestley of Out of the Blue Gallery, Cambridge

http://www.outoftheblueartgallery.com

Out of the Blue Gallery on Prospect Street in Cambridge hosts a Saturday Open Bark with Poetry and Music. I get there about once a month to sing a couple songs, and listen to some amazing poets, singers, and writers.

 

Harbor House - Gloucester MA - Tues Jun 20 2006 - 8-11

Harbor House Restaurant

Guest Host for Open Mike - 8-11 PM

Patti De Rosa Features 9 PM – http://www.pattiderosa.com/

Standing in for Sasquatch  - http://www.squatchobondo.com     Signup 7:45 or email rick@rickdrost.com at least a day in advance for a 3-song slot. 

 

Bills Blues,  Evanston Il  - Sun Apr 16 2006 – 7-9:30

http://www.billsbluesbar.com

Bills Blues presents LIVE music 365 nights a year. Sunday is Folk Showcase night;

I was honored to sing my heart out all evening for friends old and new.

 

bellybowl, Turners Falls, MA Jan 27 2006 - 7-9 pm

Phone: 413-863-4064

Raised stage, tin ceiling, good food and a friendly neighborhood bistro environment.

 

Higher Grounds Coffeehouse, Duluth GA Dec 23 7.30 - 11

http://www.highergroundscoffee.com/

Played just before Christmas; Sister Ellen brought her whole neigborhood; Kids and adults had a great time.

 

All Asia Cafˇ - Cambridge MA - Sat Dec 3 2005-  4-6

Parts and Labor CD Release Party for  "Twelve Dared Dreams"

"Twelve Dared Dreams" on CDBaby   Patti DeRosa Opens- www.pattiderosa.com

 

bellybowl, Turners Falls MA - Fri Nov 4 2005

Cozy neighborhood bistro with a great stage and a neighborhood feel.

Link to Review in Montague Reporter

 

Lilfest - Wilmette IL - Fall Festival- Sept 10 and 11

http://www.lilfest.com

Lilfest Music, of House Concert fame, hosts a weekend-long tent festival with folk performers from all over the country.