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Vampire Weekend

The Drury Drama Team presents "Dracula" on Thursday-Saturday, Nov. 19-21.

If you don't know who these guys are, just stay home. Holy batmania! "New Moon" surpasses "Dark Knight's" opening numbers.


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Bazaars

Nov. 21

St. Stanislaus School benefit, 9 to 4 in Kolbe Hall, Adams. Bake sale, snack bar, games, Chinese auctions, money raffle, crafts, and pierogi.

Blackinton Union Church, 1373 Massachusetts Ave., North Adams; 10 to 2. Crafts table, bake sale, Chinese auction, the Christmas table, and kid's grab bag. Lunch $4, $2 kids.

First Congregational Church, North Adams, 9-2.

Nov. 28

Becket Federated Church
, Route 8, holiday bazaar from 9-3. Lunch, crafts, baked goods, holiday and other items. Information: Mary Peltier, Parish House, 413-623-5217.


Dec. 5

Holiday Fair at First Congregational Church, 25 Park Place, Lee, from 10 to 3; handcrafted items, raffles, children's shop, bake sale, cut Christmas trees and lunch from 11 to 1. Includes angel-themed goods from SERRV. Information, 413-243-1033 or www.ucc-lee.org.


Dec. 12-13

North Adams Country Club, crafts 9-4; food from That's a Wrap from 11-2. Information: Sheryl Morehouse at 413-822-3329.

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Pick of the Week: Halie Loren

By Keith Hannaleck
iBerkshires Columnist
07:36PM / Sunday, March 01, 2009

Elias
They Oughta Write A Song ...

Halie Loren's second effort, "They Oughta Write A Song ...," picks up where her first release "Full Circle" (2006) left off.

I found once again that her voice was able to wrap me up and take me away — always a welcome relief from the stress of everyday life in these trying times we are facing.

The title track appropriately sets the stage and is a fine original arrangement that plays well to Loren's talents as a vocalist and intimate storyteller. This is just the beginning, however, and it does set the table for the many delights that are ahead for your ears.

Loren primarily focuses on classic songs interpreted through the eyes of jazz and some are interesting choices. "A White Shader of Pale" was one that caught me by surprise and, as it turns out, a very good choice. With the way Loren and her excellent band produce this classic rock tune, you would think it was a jazz song first not the other way around.

It sounds natural and flows beautifully with Loren's soft and inviting vocal style and the band behind her pulls her along and she returns the favor as the interplay in this song (and the entire recording) turns out to be the key constituent that makes all of this work so well.

Matt Treder (piano, keys), Mark Schneider (bass), Brian West (drums) and Tim McLaughlin (trumpet) provide the driving force behind the woman out front.

There may be only three originals here but the selection for the cover tracks is quite diverse, allowing the band and Loren to stretch out and enjoy each song and use that opportunity to highlight all of their talents. It is intelligent musicianship and song selection to be sure.

I am big on originals, particularly with indie artists because it is so difficult to garner attention for your work. It seems that everyone is doing cover albums, especially in the jazz world, raising the bar even higher for those looking for recognition. In this case, Loren rises above the norm and is able to stand out and throw in a few originals to make sure everyone realizes she has what it takes to create and perform her own material.

There was never any doubt from where I sit, but what will someone who just discovered her think? My belief is that the consensus should be in Loren's favor, for most of us are appreciative of classic tracks well done regardless of style. How can you miss with songs like "The Dock of the Bay" and "As Time Goes By?"

If you have the right band behind you and a vocal talent to deliver the goods then success is sure to follow.

Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck of Adams offers up his best-listening bets as a regular contributor to iBerkshires. For more reviews, www.muzikreviews.com.

 
Tracks
01. They Oughta Write a Song
08. Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps
02. A Whiter Shade of Pale
09.  How Should I Know
03. Blue Skies
10.
 Summertime
04.  Autumn Leaves
11.
I Don't Miss It That Much
05. Fever
12.
The Dock of
the Bay
06. God Bless
the Child
13.
As Time Goes By
07. My Rainbow Race    
Genre: Jazz Label:  White Moon Productions Web  site Source Link
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