Winntonbury Coffeehouse Newsletter
Contents:
I. This Month's Coffeehouse
II. Audio File of the Month
III. Link of the Month - The Phantom Tollbooth
IV. Last Month's Coffeehouse
I. Join us on Saturday, February 14th, to hear Michael Kelly Blanchard, probably the best-known and best-loved of Connecticut's Christian musicians. His trademark song, "Be Ye Glad," is familiar even to many who have never heard Michael. Once described by Noel Paul Stookey as "C.S. Lewis with a guitar," Michael Blanchard writes songs that reach out to people where they live - sometimes deeply touching, sometimes outrageously funny, and very often both. We laugh along with him through songs about blind dates and child-rearing, and are moved almost to tears by songs of estrangement, loss, and the redemptive power of God's love. Don't miss this opportunity to hear one of the finest Christian songwriters of our era. You can visit Michael on the web at www.m-k-blanchard.org
We'll open the evening with a set from singer/songwriter and guitarist Bryan Graves. Bryan comes to us from Boston with a refreshingly honest collection of songs that explore the joys and struggles of life. Check out his web site at www.bryangraves.com
The Wintonbury Coffeehouse is held on the second Saturday of the month at Wintonbury Baptist Church, 54 Maple Avenue, Bloomfield, Connecticut. Starting time is 7:30 p.m., and the doors open at 7:00. There is no charge for admission or refreshments. A $7 donation is suggested to cover expenses.
II. Audio File of the Month - "No Mistake/It Better Be You" A medley of two of Koo Chung's songs, reflecting on his place in God's creation and his struggle to obey God: "I don't know who's winning this tug of war, but it better be You, it better be You." Recorded live at Wintonbury by Koo Chung and Minnow Park, September 13, 2003.
III. Link of the Month - The Phantom Tollbooth - "Your gateway to music and more from a Christian perspective. Slow down as you approach the gate, and have your change ready..."
IV. Last Month's Coffeehouse - About 100 people braved a bitterly cold night to enjoy the January 10th coffeehouse with us, and we heard some excellent music. First up was singer/songwriter Minnow Park, who brought along his friend Koo Chung to back him up. Minnow definitely touched the hearts of many in the audience with his reflective songs of faith and family, loss and hope. Nico followed with a four-piece acoustic band and played a terrific set - it's nice to know that some things just keep getting better! The Bloomfield Journal did a wonderful photo spread on the evening, with seven pictures of Nico and the guys.
Please visit our web site at http://www.wintonburycoffeehouse.org for a complete schedule of upcoming coffeehouses, information for musicians interested in playing at Wintonbury, and more.
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