JAIME BROCKETT

Jaime Brockett (pronounced “Jamie”) is a memorable and uniquely stylish New England folksinger. As the Boston Globe described him, Jaime is a “hard-core, unregenerated folkie.”

A BRIEF BIO: JAIME BROCKETT

Jaime Brockett grew up in Grafton and Westborough, Massachusetts. In 1969, he achieved almost instant fame with “The Legend of the U.S.S. Titanic.” That popular song is Jamie’s rambling, 13-minute version of a Leadbelly classic, co-written with Chris Smither.Today, Jaime lives in a picturesque corner of New England, collects vintage guitars, and nods at armadillos as he passes them en route his next concert.Jaime has always filled his movie (aka, his life) with adventures, great music, witty dialogue, and clever observations. He sees his life through sunny yellow lenses as he roams from one coffeehouse or club (and grateful audience) to the next.

Jaime is well-respected as a musician since he made his mark on folk music in the late 1960s. His first album, Remember the Wind and the Rain, attracted loyal fans who — more than 30 years later — sometimes drive hundreds of miles for one of Jaime’s performances.

Jaime’s other albums include: Jaime Brockett 2 - 1970 (Capitol Records), North Mountain Velvet - 1977 (Adelphi Records), and Road Dancer - 1996, (Private release).

Jaime’s music has evolved far beyond “The Legend of the U.S.S. Titanic.” In his 21st century performances, Jaime’s original observations are as appreciated as his songs.

Jaime Brockett is a folk music icon, an entertainer on- and offstage, and he’s still legendary for his sizzling, pan-fried steaks.

DESOLATION ROAD STUDIOS

ART IN THE PARKS

 

Sidewalk Chalk Competition

 

Saturday, June 2nd, 2012

 

(Rain Date: June 3rd, 2012)

 

• Artists can begin working on their panel at 9:00 am and must be complete by 3:00 pm.    Judging will take place at 3:30pm and you must be present to win.
• There are roughly 75 squares available on a first come, first serve basis.   Get to the competition early enough to choose where you would like to work.
• A broom will be provided to share for sweeping off your area before you begin.
•  Art must be family-friendly- No nude or lewd artwork.
•  No political or commercial advertising statements.
• Squares are approximately 5’X5’.
• You may not bring your own chalk to use.  One package of chalk is supplied with the purchase of your square, and additional chalk packages may be purchased. If you purchase additional squares, one package of chalk will be provided for each square.  You can trade individual colors with other contestants, if you choose.
• You have a choice of pastel chalks or bright colors.  You will have the same choice the day of the competition, while supplies of each color lasts.
• Hair spray or fixative is prohibited.
• Participants will compete for three prizes: First place ($100.00), Second place ($75.00), and People’s Choice ($75.00).
• Judging is based on creativity, originality, skill and use of color.
• Decisions of the judges and organizers are final.
• Digital photos may be taken and used for publicity purposes.
• Organizers have the right to disqualify and/or remove any inappropriate art or writings, as they may deem necessary.
• There will be a non-competitive area designated for children under the age of 12 to draw- free of charge.
• Be courteous of the participants next to you.  Do not walk on other’s work area, or blow loose chalk their direction.
• Bring sun screen, and wear clothes that you do not value, as chalk does not wash out very well.  Gardening gloves are recommended to protect your fingertips, and knee pads for your knees.
• Purchases are non-refundable.

 

DESOLATION ROAD STUDIOS

 

ART IN THE PARK’S

 

Sidewalk Chalk Competition

 

NAME:_________________________________________

 

ADDRESS:_____________________________________________________________________________________

 

PHONE NUMBER:______________________________

 

E-MAIL:_______________________________________

 

 

 

I would like to purchase ____ squares at $20.00 each which includes one package of chalk.

 

My choice of chalk with square # 1 is:

 

Pastel                  Bright

 

My choice of chalk with square # 2 is:

 

Pastel                  Bright

 

 

 

I would like to purchase additional packages of chalk at $7.00 each.

 

 

 

______ of Pastel Package(s)

 

 

 

______ of Bright Package(s)

 

 

 

Please make checks out to: Desolation Roads Studios and send to PO Box 457 Altamont, NY 12009 with this completed form.  For more information call Jim Miller at (518)608-4749

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DATE: June 2 – Rain Date of June 3rd

2012 Altamont Art in the Parks Juried Arts & Craft Show and Sidewalk Chalk Competition

Orsini and Schilling Parks in the Village of Altamont, NY

$75.00  Booth Fee and  $10.00 Jury Fee

Desolation Road Studios welcomes fine artists and craftspeople to our Spring Outdoor Arts & Crafts Show. We have a large show planned and expect to have 20 fine artists and 30 craftspeople displaying their works for sale in both Orsini and Schilling Parks.  Live entertainment is planned with the Lost Radio Rounders and Kyle Miller.  A Sidewalk Chalk Art Competition (by separate application)will also be happening on the sidewalks on the north side of Maple Ave between the parks from 9am-3pm.  Space is limited for this show so please apply early!

General Information/Regulations:

All work exhibited or offered for sale must be the original design and product of the exhibitor and will be representative of the works submitted for acceptance.

Artists must man their booth for all hours of the show.  In the event of inclement weather, the show will proceed as scheduled on the rain date. It will be at the discretion of Desolation Road Studios as to when to call the rain date or close the show due to dangerous weather conditions. Vendors must remain set up for the entire duration of the show and not break down any displays until the show ends. Breaking down booths early is a disruption to the event, as well as to your neighboring vendors.

No pets owned by exhibitors will be allowed on show grounds at any time including set up and break down of booths/displays.

Artist must provide a suitable, attractive display, support, racks, stands, and covered tables for work which must fit in a 10×10 ft square space. All safety precautions must be taken in setting up the exhibits. Artists are responsible for keeping their display area neat and clean at all times. Boxes and packing materials must be hidden. There is no staking in the ground to hold tents in either park– please use weights. All artists’ booth space will be clearly identified by artist’s name and booth number as provided by Desolation Road Studios.

Setup starts at 7:30 AM on Saturday June 2nd. ALL VEHICLES, after unloading, must be parked in the Altamont Enterprise Public Lot.  The perimeter of the parks will be used as a LOADING ZONES. It may be helpful to bring a hand truck to assist you in moving your work and display.

Desolation Road Studios shall not be held liable for failure to perform or fulfill its contractual obligation provided such failure is caused or furthered by closure of site locations due to any cause or causes beyond its control, including, but not limited to, acts of God, acts of nature, fire, flood, public disaster, government enactment or any other cause or causes beyond its control.

Desolation Road Studios reserves the right to reject or remove any and all works it may deem contrary to the show’s integrity and best interest, at its absolute discretion. Any Buy/Sell display will be removed and fee not refunded.

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Three photos of the work you plan to offer for sale must accompany two separate checks($10.00 for the jury fee and $75.00 for the booth fee) If you prefer, you can submit your images digitally via e-mail to desolationroadphoto@live.com. Call Jim to discuss any issues you may have in regards to submissions. If you are not selected to participate, your booth fee check will be returned to you so please make sure you clearly state a return address.

Mail all Applications to: Desolation Road Studio 182 Main St PO Box 457 Altamont, NY 12009 518-608-4749 desolationroadphoto@live.com

2012 Altamont Art in the Parks Juried Arts & Craft Show and Sidewalk Chalk Competition Application

Orsini and Schilling Parks

Saturday, June 2nd, 2012 10am – 6pm

Fees:

 Fine Art $75.00   Crafts $75.00

 Painting  Clay  Glass

 Film Photography  Digital Photography  Stained Glass  Fiber  Quilting  Jewelry 

Wood Sculpture Decorated Furniture  Metal Sculpture  Dried flowers  Other _________________________

_________________________________________ NYS Resale #

_________________________________________ Business Phone Home Phone

_________________________________________ Cell phone #

_________________________________________ E-mail address

Artists MUST SIGN BELOW.

Waiver: I will not hold Desolation Road Studios, its employees and volunteers, the show committee, its sponsors or the Village of Altamont responsible for loss or damage to art entered in the show or articles used for display. I agree to be no part of any legal action against the sponsors or committee members of the show.

Agreement: As evidenced by my signature affixed below, I agree, as material terms and conditions of this contract as follows:

1. I herein indemnify and hold Desolation Road Studios harmless from any and all claims arising from loss or damage to items exhibited by me, whether same be my work. This indemnification shall extend to and include claims by third parties, assignees and/or insurers by way of subrogation.

2. I hereby covenant and agree that I am either covered by liability insurance, or am self-insured. I bear the legal responsibility for any acts by me, my agents and employees, either intentional or negligent, that result in injury or death to third persons or damage to the property of third persons, included but not limited to the general public and other exhibitors, their agents and/or employees and hereby indemnify and hold Desolation Road Studios, its employees and volunteers, the show committee, its sponsors and the Village of Altamont, NY, harmless from any liability, loss or damages arising from any such acts.

3. All work exhibited or offered for sale are my original design and product and will be representative of the works submitted for acceptance.

4. I give the show committee permission to photograph my work and booth space and allow them to use these photographs in future marketing of this

show and other events.

5. All artists’ booth space will be clearly identified by artist’s name and booth number as provided by Desolation Road Studios. All space assignments

are the final decision of the show directors.

6. As per Municipal Code of the Village of Altamont, NY, there is no staking of tents on the Village Greens. Sufficient weights must be used.

7. No pets allowed by vendors at ANY time.

8. No refunds or substituted shows will be allowed.

9. I have fully read and understand each and every item set forth in the attached general information/regulations forwarded to me with this contract

and agree to be known by the same to the extent as is fully set forth herein.

Signature____________________________________________________________ Date__________________________________

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I had to post this because it is so damn cool…

Albany, NY native Barry Weinstein plays fiddle for Running the River and occasionally sings harmony vocals. He studied music performance at SUNY-Potsdam and SUNY-Albany and began playing bluegrass and country music after attending the Mark O’Connor Fiddle Camp in 1996. Barry has performed in a number of country rock and bluegrass bands in the Capital District at venues such as the Parting Glass, Cafe Lena, and Saratoga First Night, as well as fairs and festivals where his bands opened for national acts as Lonestar and Rascall Flatts. Among his favorite artists are Alison Krauss, Natalie McMaster, Kenny Baker, the Steve Miller Band and Junior Brown. Barry’s instrument of choice is an acoustic Guarnerius copy fiddle, but when the size of the venue calls for it he turns to his L.R. Baggs pickup or Sonic electric violin Backed up by a Peavey Session 400 amp and Bluemax compression/sustain rack mount.

Dennis (Denny) Davis started playing guitar in 1963 and gave his first public performance at a college “hootenanny” in Washington, D.C. in October, 1964. Since that time, Denny has played almost continuously in a variety of musical groups. His musical influences come from many musical genres, including American and Irish folk, pop, bluegrass and blues. Among the performers who have influenced him the most are the Kingston Trio, the Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem, the Beatles, the Dillards and Eric Clapton. Denny plays guitar and sings lead and harmony vocals with Running the River, chipping in from time to time on mandolin. Denny lives in Niskayuna, NY.

Running the River bassist, guitarist and vocalist Fred Woodward has performed in a number of groups over the past 30 years. Though he grew up listening to classical and Big Band music, his musical interests expanded to include bluegrass, folk, rock, Irish, blues and latino. His bluegrass and country interests began when he attended an Earl Scruggs show, in addition to attending and eventually performing at local bluegrass festivals. In addition, Fred absorbed music from an old jukebox that had all the old country songs on it. “I used to go to a bar that was on a dirt road about two miles from a paved road” recalls Fred. “I don’t think the records on the jukebox had been changed since the early 50′s. Beers were cheap, the third one was on the house for regulars, and I always fed the jukebox.” Fred’s interests in the blues began with Eric Clapton and found its way back to the roots artists like Willie Dixon, Freddie King, Howlin’ Wolf. Little Walter, Magic Sam and of course Robert Johnson, the legendary “King of the Delta Blues”. All of these influences can be heard in Fred’s orginal songs such as “Hit The Ground Running” and “Down By The Riverside”. In addition to performing, Fred also handles Running the River’s sound system and recording sessions.

Check out this video of “Orange Blossom Special”from the last show on January 28th:

Take a second or two to listen to some of Mike’s material on Bandcamp here:

Check it out…https://www.youtube.com/user/desolationroadphoto?feature=mhee

The Victorian Holidays Scavenger Hunt was a huge success and got a lot of people who may not have known just how many businesses there are right here in Altamont to discover that they don’t need to head all the way out to Rte 20 and Guilderland for services.  There are local businesses in the Village that can take care of many of their needs.  Twenty five businesses participated in the informational scavenger hunt and for most it was advantageous, bringing many new faces and spotlighting their businesses to new potential customers.  Local student Jo Ann Mulligan was the winner of the $1000.00 Grand Prize from the randon drawing of completed entries.  Jo Ann is planning on traveling to Greece when she graduates from Guilderland High School.  It was either use the money for her trip or get an I-Pad.  I think the decision was still up in the air…

“Ours is a wondrous world. Nature surrounds us. The trees keep us breathing, the beaches provide serenity, the mountains inspire us and the swamps are a mysterious world fostering deep thoughts on our beginnings. There is a symbiotic relationship between humanity and the natural world. It is wondrous and worth exploring.”   Paul Shatz will give an inspiring lecture on his process and beginnings as a photographer as well as the development of his work and what his plans are for the future of his art.  Paul in an old friend and schoolmate of mine and will be sure to keep your interest with some stories and lore of his experiences and travels. If you’re into film and large format methods, don’t miss this event!