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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By Chris Homer iBerkshires Columnist 11:13AM / Sunday, March 29, 2009
Waiting for the Sun
On his debut "Waiting For The Sun," pianist/singer Lindsey Brier brings a classic jazz sound to life. Brier's deep, but smooth voice is complimented by his delicate piano melodies. "Waiting For The Sun" also features a variety of talented backing musicians, which allows Brier to create some beautifully arranged songs.
Many of the tracks benefit from the addition of orchestral arrangements, like the opener "Suddenly It's Love." The song features classic jazz piano melodies from Brier and shows his influences by quoting a portion of the classic "That's Amore." Complementing Brier's powerful performance, guitarist Mitch Chmara lays down smooth, groovy guitar parts. The orchestral arrangements that run throughout the song build the perfect background for Brier.
If you dig the sound established on "Suddenly It's Love," the similarities on tracks like "Sentimental Girl" and "Angel Among Us" are sure to make Waiting For The Sun an album worth owning.
While the first few tracks on the album are slow ballads, Brier kicks the tempo up on "No Time Better." The song still makes great use of the orchestra, but it also has a greater presence of guitar and bass creating a heavier jazz sound that's just as pleasing. "No Time Better" has a great chorus that will bring you back to it over and over.
"Dreamland" is another of "Waiting For The Sun's" more up-tempo songs. Here, the percussion section of Brier's band shines with addictive rhythms. The track is one of the best arranged on the album, giving you the perfect balance of guitar and horns that any jazz fan can enjoy.
"Waiting For The Sun" continues to impress to the very end, specifically on the piano-friendly "Cold In June" and the laid-back closer "Waiting For The Sun."
Brier establishes himself as a talented song writer on his debut. Jazz fans will find plenty to be happy about on the album.
Chris Homer is assistant senior editor at www.muzikreviews.com, which provides weekly reviews for iBerkshires.
Tracks
01.
Suddenly It's Love
07.
Dreamland
02.
Sentimental Girl
08.
Closer To The Sun
03.
Angel Among Us
09.
Life Came Pouring In
04.
Without You
10.
Easy Love
05.
No Time Better
11.
Cold In June
06.
Missing You
12.
Waiting For The Sun
Genre: Jazz Label: Golden Thread Music WebsiteSource page
