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Harvest Time
Hope this finds you well. The proverbial
imagery of "reaping the harvest" of one's
efforts, when the "season" comes, is often in my
mind. It seems (or at least, I'd like to
think) that a little of that is in play in the
events and opportunities ahead. Grateful to
be able to share these with
you... |
| Joe's
Appearances |
SUNDAYS:
11am-2pm
Joe performs solo piano
for Jazz Brunch at The Inn at
202 Dover, Easton,
MD
Jazz
Brunch! Brand new concept for this wonderful
destination. Enjoy one of the region's finest
establishments, with jazz piano in the
parlor.
THURSDAY, 5/6/10:
4:30-5:30pm
Joe performs with
Holly
Lane and Shore
Jazz at Springfest,
Ocean City, MD
Shore Jazz returns to the
main stage with Holly, Mike, John, Dave, and Joe.
Springfest activities are in the municipal lot,
just steps away from the boardwalk, and admission
is free. Make a day of it.
SATURDAY, 5/8/10:
2:30-3:30pm
Joe performs with the Mike
Allen Trio at Berlin (MD)
Blues and Jazz BashSwinging instrumental jazz
in a fun and festive outdoor setting. Berlin is
just 5 miles inland from Ocean City. A great
way to spend a Saturday
afternoon!
SATURDAY, 5/15/10:
8pm
Joe
performs with/accompanies singer/songwriter
Beth
McDonald, in concert at the Avalon
Theatre, Easton
MD
This is
the rescheduled date from the blizzard
cancellation in February, and Beth's been busy. A
new band (with Joe's trio personell at the core),
and a new (all originals) CD to be released at the
concert. Beth will perform from the Great American
Song book, as well as her own compositions
from her 4 CD releases.
SUNDAY,
5/16/10: 5-8pmJoe performs with the Mike
Allen Trio at The
Buttery,
Lewes, DE
Mike, Joe, and John Ewart
help the Buttery celebrate it's (sweet) 16th
birthday! Join us!
SATURDAY, 5/29/10:
7-10pm
Joe
performs with the Shore
Jazz Trio at Beseme,
Lewes DE
Starting the season for
Saturday night jazz with John Ewart and Mike
McShane. Enjoy a delightful meal with your
jazz.
SATURDAY 6/5/10:
2pm
Joe
performs in concert at the Down's Cultural Center,
Wilmington, DE
"Spontaneous Joy" - A solo
piano improvisation concert. Jazz? Yes - and much
more. Spend a fun afternoon with Joe at the Downs
Center. All Downs Center events are free to
the community. Reservations are
requested.
SATURDAY, 6/5/10:
7-10pm
Joe
performs with the Shore Jazz Trio at Beseme, Lewes
DE
Week 2
for Summer season Saturday night jazz with John
Ewart and Mike McShane .
FRIDAY 6/11/10: 8-11pm
(time approximate)
Joe performs with Shore
Jazz featuring Holly Lane, at Bethany Blues,
Lewes, DE
Sydney's jazz
night sports the full band, with Mike, John,
Dave, and Holly. Straight
ahead!
SATURDAY 6/12/10:
7-10pm
Joe
performs with the Shore Jazz Trio at Beseme, Lewes
DE
Get the
idea?
SATURDAY 6/19/10:
7-10pm
Joe
performs with the Mike Allen Trio at the Globe,
Berlin, MD
Swinging jazz in a
delightful venue!
SATURDAY 6/26/10:
8pm
Joe
performs with/accompanies John Schratwieser at the
Prince Theatre, Chestertown, MD
"Home Again". A fund
rasing event for the Theatre. John is a dynamic
and captivating vocalist and stage
presence. Come, and support the arts on the
Eastern Shore.
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| From
the Mailbag/Comment Box |
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I simply love
this! You really ought to kick the bench over and
set the piano on fire...because once you finished,
no one should play that piano again.
Awesome
When Joe is at
the piano he achieves peaks of happiness which he
eagerly shares with every audience member. He
consistently delivers music that moves minds,
hearts and sometimes feet.
Been a fan of
yours for some time now. The more I study theory,
the harder it seems to get, and the more I
appreciate your talent!
When are you
going to visit Australia? My wife and I would
just love
to hear you play in person.
Joe, you guys
were PHENOMENAL last night at The Milton Theatre!!
I loved every second of it. (Except I was sorry to
see it end!) I'm so glad I was able to
attend....it's the first time I've ever gotten to
REALLY hear/see you perform. What a thrill that
was! Now I can hardly wait 'til the next time!
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| News |
Jazz Brunch has begin, at the Inn at 202
Dover (that's the address!) in Easton MD. Catch
Joe at the piano on Sundays from 11am-2pm, and
enjoy one of the region's finest Inns.
Joe's 8th CD
release: "Happiness ... A Thing Called Jazz" -
featuring the Joe Holt Trio is now available! Look
for it's addition soon to Joe's discography
"Happiness ...
A Thing Called Jazz" - the concert event at the
Milton Theatre on 4/17 - watch the
video
Beth McDonald's all originals CD release:
Take It From Me" will be released at the
Avalon Theatre concert on 5/15. This is a
groundbreaking project for Beth, accompanied by
Joe and his trio. Expect this CD to go
places.
The "Shore Jazz
Trio" has landed at Beseme, in Lewes, DE on
Saturday nights, for the summer season. Most
of the time, expect to find John, Mike, and Joe,
but check the schedule
first, just to be
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It's a privilege to be called to make
music, and an honor to share it with you. Thanks -
keep in touch!
Joe
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| From
the Journal |
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Yesterday, at the brunch
gig, I told Ron (innkeeper) that "restaurant gigs"
are not what I'm interested in perusing (as a solo
pianist). When it seemed appropriate, however, to
consider such an ongoing presence (in my general
area), I landed on "The Inn at 202 Dover" as the
only destination (in my awareness) that worked for
me (Dave Ross and I have played at the
Inn for New Year's Eve
the past couple of years - and
some months ago, I approached the owners with
my thoughts). Actually, it more than works -
it's perfect. The Inn is a beautifully restored
mansion in Easton, MD, where Ron and Shelby
Mitchell have channeled their love for art,
beauty, and elegance, and share it (and
themselves) with all who visit. The first floor
contains the dining room (more spacious than you
would think), kitchen, conservatory, and other
"nooks and crannies", including the parlor in the
front corner of the Inn where Ron's grand piano
lives. On Sunday mornings, it becomes my
"station", where I now (also) have the opportunity
(in the spirit of the Inn) to share my love for
art and beauty, as best as I can express it. The
music makes it's way subtly (but noticeably) into
the dining room. After a delightful meal, you can
make your way (subtly or not; your choice) into
the parlor, and relax for a while on the
comfortable sofa (and stump me with all your
requests I've never heard of - hopefully not). I'm
sure you will find the Sunday Brunch a refreshing
experience, the next time you find
yourself in the neighborhood.
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| Audio/Video |
Joe on
You Tube:
Selected
concerts and events are recorded, and individual
selections posted on YouTube as a "video
diary". Joe's "video hub" channel contains
performance highlights from 2006 though the
present. Joe's current channel (2010) will archive
videos from this year's recorded events. Choose
your "channel" by clicking the link
below.
Joe on
CD:
Joe's
label; "Joe Holt's Notes" has now grown
to 8 titles (not counting the many recordings
of others artists on which he appears). These
CDs continue to document the creative path, and
are available online. order now
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