Author: ModernVoids

The Art of Connection

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Beyond the Obstacle

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Growth Unlocked

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Collaboration Magic

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Teamwork Triumphs

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Adaptive Advantage

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June & July 2018

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“Kick It Off, Wichita” by the Franklin County Sweethearts is out NOW!  This is a 4-track ep of classic country covers Tom LeBeau recorded, featuring the virtuoso pedal steel playing of Doug Beaumier. Listen to it here ❤
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Summer 2018 has treated us well.  Tommy LeBeau and I have kept busy playing parades, restaurants, outdoor events, private parties, and yesterday, a wedding!
Our next gig is this Wednesday (7/11) with the Sweethearts in Angel Park in Williamsburg, MA.  We’re hoping for good weather, so bring a blanket, or a chair, and a picnic!  Just in case of rain, our rain location is the nearby Williamsburg Grange Hall.  Music is from 6-7:30pm.

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Wishing you a delightful summertime,

~RP

May 2018

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Well, howdy folks!  It sure has been a busy Springtime.

We began the month with a Rosie, Tommy, and Doug trio show at Hardwick Winery – our first time playing outdoors this year!  A week later, Tom and I played two Mother’s Day events, a party at Eddy Pond Nursing Home in Auburn and a brunch at Shaker Farms Country Club.  This past weekend we performed at two different events in support of Kate Albright-Hanna for State Rep – a duo set on Saturday at the Chester on Track Parade, and a trio set Sunday at Thomas Memorial Country Club in Turners Falls, MA.

As Tommy and I are doing more and more of our gigs with Doug Beaumier on pedal steel, we’re still scratching our heads trying to come up with a band name for our trio.  We’ve come up with several good ones – but none have really stuck.  I suppose it’ll come to us at the right moment.

On Friday the 18th, I went to Child’s Memorial Park in Northampton with photographer Nick Borges to take some new promotional photos.  He did a beautiful job.

photo by Nick Borges
photo by Nick Borges
photo by Nick Borges

Next weekend we end the month with two gigs out in Central Mass.  Friday night, Tommy, Doug, and I will play a three hour set at Hanna Devine’s Restaurant and Bar in Ware, MA (6-9pm).  Then Sunday the 27th, Tommy and I are back at Hardwick Winery.  

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That just about wraps up the month of May!

Catch ya next month,

~RP

April 2018

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Just in time for the busy month of April: I finally have physical copies of my CDs for sale! Five original tunes on a cd for those sunny day drives in the warmer months ahead. Pick one up at a gig near you 😃

This weekend Tommy and I head to Westfield to play Shaker Farms Country Club for the first time Friday evening, then Saturday we’ll be doing a full band show with the Franklin County Sweethearts at the Rendezvous in Turners Falls!

On April 13th, I’ll be opening for Lexi Weege and the Wondertwins for their monthly residency at New City Brewery in Easthampton, MA (makers of fine ginger beer). I’ll be playing a 45 minute set with Tommy LeBeau on guitar, AJ Del Negro on bass, Doug Beaumier on pedal steel, and Mike Benoit on drums.

The following Saturday, Lexi and I return to our favorite honky-tonk, the SAC in Shutesbury, MA for a duo set (that may develop into a four-piece by the end of the evening…).

On Sunday the 15th, Tommy and I play our monthly afternoon set over at the Hardwick Winery. We’re hoping for some warm weather so we can finally play outside!

Saturday, April 21st, I’ll be traveling to Otis with the Big Gunz to play loud rock n roll for the folks at the beautiful Knox Trail Inn. A great spot to go out for drinks, dinner, and a big ole dance floor.

Tommy and I finish off the month with a trip to Bennington, Vermont, one of our favorite destinations, on Saturday the 28th. From 1-3pm we’ll play some new original songs and old favorites at the South Street Cafe and Bakery.

That wraps it up for the month of April, folks! Happy Spring 🌷

~RP

March 2018

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It’s my birth month 🙂

This month kicked off with a full band show at Luthier’s Coop with the Franklin County Sweethearts: Lexi Weege, Tommy LeBeau, AJ Del Negro, myself, Mike Benoit, and Doug Beaumier on pedal steel.  It was a joy to play with such a fine group of folks for such a lively audience!  We’ll be back at Luthier’s with the full band on Friday, June 1st.
We got a few videos, here’s one of us doing an old Marty Robbins tune:

On Saturday, Tommy and I returned to our beloved haunt tucked away in the woods, Hardwick Vineyard & Winery, for an afternoon of sangria and duets.
We’ll be back again with the duo on Sunday, April 15th & Saturday, May 5th.

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Next Friday night (3/16) Tommy and I will be performing at Chester Common Table from 6:30-9:30PM.  Come join us for dinner, drinks, and live music!

Then on Sunday,  March 25th from 3-6pm, I return to Fort Hill Brewery in Easthampton – home of some great beers and a newly renovated stage I’m excited to try out!   I’ll have both Tommy LeBeau on guitar and vocals as well as Doug Beaumier on guitar and pedal steel joining me for this one!  We’ll be serving up a generous helping of honkytonk classics.  (P.S. This venue is super dog-friendly! Plz bring your dog!!)

We’re finishing out the month of March up in the Green Mountain State.  On Saturday, March 31st from 7-9pm Lexi, Tommy, and I will be performing an acoustic dinner set at Superfresh! Organic Cafe.   This spot has some really tasty and healthy treats and nestled in charming downtown Brattleboro.

Spring’s comin’

-RP