The Acoustic Celebration Brings Notable Singer/Songwriters to Ridgfield
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- Category: Arts and Entertainment
- Last Updated on Monday, 24 October 2011 10:59
- Written by Terri Garlick
Now in its 10th Season, the Acoustic Celebration is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3), created to provide the community with an opportunity to hear exceptionally talented independent singer/songwriters. Concerts are indoors in a relaxed, intimate venue. At these events, the audience and performers have a opportunity to "meet and greet" over coffee and tea during intermission and afterwards. The Acoustic Celebration is a series of once or twice monthly, primarily Sunday afternoon, concerts that run from September through May. These performances feature some of the English speaking world's finest contemporary acoustic singer/songwriters.
Ticket prices are very moderately priced thanks to the overwhelming generosity of Temple Shearith Israel and St. Stephen's Episcopal Church who provide a home for the concert series.
The series is totally run on a volunteer basis. A small fee is charged for refreshments to cover their costs, and between 90% and 95% of the revenues from tickets gets passed directly to the artist with the remainder going for custodial overhead and a donation to the venue.
The next concert is on Sunday, October 30th at 4 pm at Temple Shearith Israel. It features Craig Bickhardt. Craig is a singer/songwriter of the old school – you can hear echoes of such '60s folk revival artists as Tom Rush, Gordon Lightfoot and Eric Andersen in his work. Added to this is the melodic sophistication of a Jimmy Webb or a Paul Simon, as well as a spare but telling lyric approach. From the boisterous club scene of Philadelphia to the country-rock milieu of Los Angeles to the picking parlors of Nashville, Craig has immersed himself in the sights and sounds of American music. His music reflects a life lived as a rock band lead singer, a solo troubadour, a dedicated songwriter, a husband and father. Dreams, heartaches and hard-earned lessons have fed his creativity. There is no other way he could've written the eloquent, often bittersweet, songs that have become his trademark.
For the entire calendar of events, please click HERE.
Advance Tickets are available for purchase online through Paypal (there is a $2 fee added to cover Paypal's charge) and at Ridgefield Music 19 Governor Street, Ridgefield. You may order advance tickets through the mail (no additional charges) by sending your check and a Stamped Self Adressed Return Envelope to Acoustic Celebration, 109 Round Lake Road, Ridgefield Ct 06877. Regular tickets purchased at the door day of show will continue to be $5.00 higher than the advance price. Tickets (if still available) at the door at a discount for those under age 12 and over 70.
