NOTE: THE WFM LISTENING ROOM SERIES III CONCERTS HAVE BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL THE FALL OF 2011.  STAY TUNED AND WE’LL KEEP YOU POSTED AS TO THE COMING DATES.

Series III of the Watchfire Music Listening Room begins Sunday afternoon, July 17^th at 4:00 PM with Classical Crossover Sunday Afternoon – something a little different – something very special.  Inspirational music has never had it so good as to be presented most elegantly and professionally at 583 Park Avenue by a whole raft of world-class talent.

International artists such as Osceola Davis, Julia Wade, Gregory Emanuel Rahming and Marianne Moore will be joined by violinist, Alan Grubner and pianist, William Lewis, to present an afternoon of classic musical delights ranging from the works of Beethoven, to Ellington, to Billy Joel.  Don’t know how we can possibly fit such disparity into one afternoon?  Join us and experience for yourself!

The July 17^th Sunday Afternoon concert will be followed by three others this coming summer.  One is still in the assembling process, but others will feature WFMLR regulars Julia Wade, Chieli Minucci, Jenny Burton, Alan Grubner and newcomer to the WFM Listening Room experience, South American string quartet, Sweet Plantain, blending Jazz, Latin and Classic styles.

For Series III and going forward we’re going to start doing something extremely novel in today’s world.   It’s called, “Pay The Musicians”.  That’s right!  Heretofore at Listening Room concerts the musicians and artists have worked for free – giving their time and energies free of charge so that we could get this great idea started and over the hump of new music experiences.

Those of you who have been around from the beginning just 8 months ago have seen and heard the quality of performances and talent escalate dramatically not to mention the quality of venue.  We have presented these concerts at a ridiculously low ticket price of $15.  That has included free snacks, free liquid and no waiters in the face.

We did this to promote the experience around NYC through the artists, enabling them to come and spread the good news through word of mouth.  Well now the word is out and it’s time to move forward.

So we shall raise our ticket price.  Now before you groan, pay attention to what is still the best entertainment deal in NYC.  The new ticket price is, all in, $25.  Nowhere else in NYC can you go out for an evening, or afternoon, and experience such wondrous live music at such a price.

The Missus and I went out to a very average Cabaret entertainment the other night with the usual 50 minute act in a smelly bar room replete with watered down drinks, uneatable food stuff and noisy rude waiters.  It cost the two of us over $100 to have 4 drinks we did not want and a host of other frustrations.

Feinsteins, across the street, will cost you double that at the minimum with the same noisy waiters and comparable talent.

OK, there’s my pitch.  Oh yes, a 3D movie is now $19.  We’re better ‘n 3D.  We’re live, in color and rockin’ the house – and don’t forget those free cookies and chips – not to mention that fabulous bottled water.

So start puttin’ those Friday nights aside for the great music listening experience offered – still the best deal in town.

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