Things sure are happening, so be sure to check here often!
November 8-11, 2007
Glen Roethel, Co-organizer of AcousticMusicScene.com Showcases at the Northeast Regional Folk Alliance (NERFA), to Perform
Read more about it here: AcousticMusicScene.com Showcases Top Artists at NERFA Conference, November 8-11
Thursday, November 8:
AcousticMusicScene.com Midnight Hoot [starting at about midnight, after the Folk DJ Showcase] -- Singing Folk DJs, 30-artist community-building Super-Song-Swap and more!Friday, November 9:
AcousticMusicScene.com Showcases [starting at 11:30pm and going late -- featuring Freebo, Arlon Bennett, Joe Jencks & Helena Nash, Amy Speace and the Tearjerks, Anthony da Costa, Lara Herscovitch, Hope Machine, Patti DeRosa, Karyn Oliver, Bonnie Lee Panda, Danny Bakan, Marc Douglas Berardo, Steve Chizmadia, Emily Elbert, Chris O'Brien. ] Glen will perform in showcase Room 918 at 1:00am (supporting Stuart Markus with Hillary Foxsong), in Room 914 at 1:30am (supported by Hillary Foxsong and Stuart Markus), and again in Room 914 at 1:50am (with Hillary Foxsong and Stuart Markus).Saturday, November 10:
AcousticMusicScene.com Showcases [starting at 11:30pm and going late -- the best line-up at NERFA (in our humble opinion ;) *Roethel, Markus & Foxsong*, Twilight Hotel, Jud Caswell, James O'Malley, Glen Roethel, Beaucoup Blue, Greg Klyma, Phil Minissale, Randall Williams, Jack's Waterfall, Victoria Vox, Sue Kroupa-Riley, Terry Kitchen -- ending with a late-night Open Song Swap at about 2:30am -- come join us! ] At 1:30am, Glen showcases for TRIBES HILL in Room 933.
September 8, 2007
Folk 'N' Great Music House Concert with Glen Roethel and Sara Hickman "Most Successful Ever!"
Cheryl Kagan and husband, David Spitzer of Folk 'N' Great Music hosted opener Glen Roethel and headliner Sara Hickman in what they called their biggest and most successful house concert ever. More than seventy friends and fans packed into their Rockville, MD home to enjoy musical and culinary delights. Sara and background vocalist Kristin deWitt warmed the room with fun, educational anecdotes, funny and poignant stories, playful antics and sing-alongs to the heart's content! (Click image for larger view.)
August 27, 2007
Just Wild About Harry Harry Chapin tribute concert a great success!
Perfect weather, great support from the media and a general desire to honor the man brought nearly 3,000 fans and listeners to the Harry Chapin Memorial Bandshell at Eisenhower Park this day. For the price of a canned food donation you could enjoy the great lawn and dozens of Long Island's finest performers playing their own renditions of Harry Chapin favorites. The local musicians who participated couldn't say enough about the family feel to the evening, and thanks to our friend Stuart Markus, the organizer, Long Island Cares collected 1,305 pounds of food as well as $685 in donations at the concert -- the largest collection so far! Kudos to Stuart for his excellent work!
Did you miss the show? Don't worry! You can watch the entire concert online here!
personal note: Oh...I performed "Sandy," a gorgeous love song he penned for his wife. Of course, I couldn't have done it without my magical, musical friends Stuart Markus (guitar/vocal), Hillary Foxsong (beautiful vocals!) and Barry Kornhauser (mellow cello) -- thanks guys!
June, 2007Song "People of the Earth" To Be Published in New Songbook by Association of Unity Churches International
"People of the Earth," another inspirational track from Glen's upcoming release, "Smaller Things" will appear in the new Unity songbook, Special Services and Chants, Volume 2, to be published this month (June, 2007) by the Association of Unity Churches International. The song, according to Glen, was partially inspired by the writings of Wallace Black Elk, a Lakota Medicine Man, in his book Black Elk: The Sacred Ways of a Lakota in which he emphasizes the Lakota belief that all things are sacred and that we are all one.
April 3, 2007Glen chosen as finalist in the Susquehanna Music and Arts Festival (SMAF)
Glen will perform as one of eight finalists in the SMAF Singer-Songwriter Contest on May 11. He'll play two songs from his upcoming CD, Smaller Things ("One Word" and "Pumpkin Street"). For tickets, campsites and more info: http://www.smaf.info .
Dec. 18, 2006 through Feb. 15, 2007"Children Speak: Tsunami" - Multimedia Exhibit to feature "Namaste'" by Glen Roethel
At the George H. W. Bush Presidential Library & Museum, College Station, Texas a collection of artwork by child survivors of the 2004 tsunami portrays the children's perspective of the disaster, their hopeful view of the world and the resilience of the human spirit. Glen's music is featured in the library exhibit and on a DVD of the show.
In the first quarter of 2007, the exhibit DVD will be distributed within a book of the artist's photographs and photo-journey in the South Pacific.
To learn more about Arlene Atherton's powerful photographs and the library exhibit, visit http://www.childrenspeaktsunami.org.
Sunday, Jan. 21, 10:30am to NoonAcceptance and Love: A Recipe for Change
"I've listened to your CD several times, Glen. Let's plan a service together." That was quite a review from Rev. Ratzlaff at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Huntington (New York). So Reverend Paul and I collaborated on his Sunday morning service on this day, and while the format was quite unusual, an almost "talk-show, interview" style, the message was solid. Together we wove sermon and song to explore the powers of acceptance and self-love to enable us to make change. It was very beautiful.
To learn more about the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Huntington and the great work they do, visit http://www.uufh.org. Also, for my fellow musicians, be sure to check out their coffehouse, the Last Licks Cafe'. They have great shows and wonderful open-mic opportunities. Come early for sign-up (just 10 slots available) and tell 'em Glen sent ya!
Thursday, Jan, 25. 7:30pm 'til About MidnightGlen at Fiddleheads American Fish House & Grill in Oyster Bay -- this, and every other Thursday night
Fine food and drink, and home-town fun. Hear the songs you're growing to enjoy, plus interactive, improvisational, amazing harmonic explorations with other talented performers who join me frequently (Hillary Foxsong, Stuart Markus, David Pollack, Paul Helou...), and lots of love and laughs all night long! Come to this (every other Thursday night) to experience my preferred party format ;-), but please do call ahead to confirm my appearance.
To learn more about Fiddleheads, visit http://www.fiddleheadsnewyork.com. Call (516) 922-2999 for dinner reservations, or just come hang with us.
November 12, 2006"Enlightened" added on "City Folk Sunday Breakfast" WFUV, 90.7 FM
"City Folk Sunday Breakfast," WFUV's award-winning mix (Bronx, NY. 90.7 FM, Sundays from 8-11am) played "Enlightened" from Glen's debut CD. Host John Platt created a theme of "laying down your burden" and laid it on us early Sunday morning. You can hear an archive of the show here.. [Click "WFUV Archives" in the left menu, then choose "SUNDAY: City Folk Sunday Breakfast" in the pulldown menu; click "Go;" click "November 12, 2006." Requires Windows Media Player.] Why not become a member and support this great radio station?
August 31, 2006"Just Wild About Harry," the Harry Chapin Tribute Concert
What a great evening! The music and the mood were electric (in a very acoustic way), and Harry's brother Tom joined us for a fitting tribute to the man who founded World Hunger Year. The price of admission was a canned food donation.
See a short video clip at You Tube.
More info and flyer at the Harry Chapin site..
Don't miss "Just Wild About Harry," the Harry Chapin Tribute Concert
FREE. I'll be playing my own arrangement of "Sandy," a beautiful song, with the help of Stuart Markus (guitar/vocal); Hillary Foxsong (vocals), and cellist, Barry Kornhauser. More info and flyer here.. Stay "in-the-know!"
August 18, 2006Japan's Best "Hope & Love" Radio Station, Yellow Beat Still Loves Glen Roethel!
They played "Bedtime Story" again at approximately 9:50pm (Japan Standard Time) on Aug 18. "Bedtime" closed the show. The Yellow Beat Playlists (and a link for the show) are available at Visit Yellow Beat.
June 21, 2006Summer Solstice: CAMPFIRE COFFEEHOUSE BEGINS!
We're off to a great start - the 15-acre Theodore Roosevelt Nature Sanctuary & Audubon Center in Oyster Bay Cove, New York was host to a gathering of music lovers and music makers. Beneath an impossibly slender and waning crescent moon we shared an appreciation for natural woodlands, creatures of the night and "natural music." The series will continue all summer and is open to everyone. We especially invite acoustic musicians to participate in the open mic. Click here to read more about it.
June 21, 2006"Cruise Night" - THE Antique Auto Show on Audrey Avenue in Oyster Bay, LI, NY *Starts Up* 2006 Season
Every Tuesday evening, from 5pm to 9pm, I'll be singing with the Cars... no! not the "Just What I Needed" dudes -- the Bentleys, Dodges, Model-Ts, Corvettes, Thunderbirds, etc. It's a great place to bring your whole family for fun, community, intrigue, food and music. Look out for the Wireless Oyster Bay Acoustic Troubador across from Canterbury Ales. Just don't expect to hear me playing "Rust Never Sleeps" at this semi-weekly gig...
May 10, 2006Glen in Concert at the ACOUSTIC CAFE' (Cool Beanz)
This was a great night, and here's most of the concert to download for your iPod (or whatever you listen through.) This pod was bound to hatch eventually! Acoustic Long Island: May 10, 2006 - Glen Roethel at Acoustic LI
February 10, 2006Language is no barrier when you're talking about love and hope.
That's the general philosophy at Yellow Beat, Shonan Beach FM 78.9MHz, JOZZ3ABFM in Japan. On February 10, 2006 they're playing "Amanecer," which has lyrics in English and in Spanish, stating "Time is illusion; love is real - gentle poem of the heart. Realize this simple truth, and be young beyond your youth..."
January 2006Glen is Guest Artist on Rock'n'Roots on the Web
Glen is Tom Boyd's guest artist in this special two-hour, two-part web radio program entitled "To A Better Year." An archive of this fun webcast should be available at the site through most of the first half of the year. Tune in to RocknRoots on the Web here.
December 21, 2005Glen Reviatalizes A Christmas Favorite, "The Little Drummer Boy"
"The Groovy Little Drummer Boy" is a funky update of the Christmas classic, by Glen Roethel and David Pollack.
November 20, 2005WFUV 90.7 FM - Bob Sherman features "Bedtime Story" on "Woody's Children"
Bob Sherman featured Glen's sweet lullabye "Bedtime Story" on his renowned contemporary folk program, "Woody's Children." The program, which featured upcoming young artists shaping the future of Folk music aired at 7pm and was webcast as well. Mr. Sherman described "Bedtime Story" as "warm and attractive." Thank you, Bob! Now that WFUV has discovered Glen, be sure to tune in and call in to request more! Hear the program archive here.
August, 2005Rock'n'Roots On The Web Spins Glen
Tom Boyd has a fine thematic radio program which features special celebrity and local guests such as Grammy winning singer-songwriter Julie Gold ("From A Distance"), Terre Roche, Margaret Dorn, David Buskin, Ina May Wool and Daniel A. Weiss - not to forget our very own Glen Roethel. DJ Tom describes this first program, titled "Dreams & Dayjobs," as follows
"To help me tell the story of songwriting, song craft and the chance to step into the world of making music, I am honored to be joined by Julie Gold, Grammy-winning composer of "From A Distance"...join us here on the Webshow for a survey of the musicians who are not just dreaming, but playing and singing out loud."
Hear the program archive here.
"Bedtime Story" Hits World Radio On Acoustic Rainbow Sampler #22
Via the Acoustic Rainbow Sampler #22 from Poetman Records, stations globally are adding "Bedtime" to rotation and requesting more from Glen!
July 1, 2005Glen Seen Jamming With Billy Joel
The Oyster Bay Guardian (newspaper) caught it on film and printed Glen Roethel with Billy Joel on the cover page, playing and singing songs by the Beatles, Dylan, Eagles and James Taylor. The two performers harmonized for nearly an hour in front of Canterbury Ales on Audrey Avenue at Cruise Night, a weekly, summer-long outdoor event sponsored by members of the Oyster Bay Chamber of Commerce and musically hosted by Glen every Tuesday.
May 31, 2005Glen Performs As "Strolling Minstrel"
Glen will perform as a "strolling minstrel" for the New York State Association of Directors of Volunteer Services at their annual conference in Saratoga Springs, New York. "It's really thrilling to perform for this group! My music is going to be one big 'Thank you!' to the very folks who help us channel our love and desire to help right into good medicine for hospital patients and medical caregivers."
February 27, 2005"Counting Sheep" added to rotation at Shady Radio in Winnsboro, Texas.
"I love Counting Sheep! Do you have more?" - Sherry, Producer - Shady Radio
February 25, 2005Five Songs Added to Rotation at POZ RADIO
We're really excited to announce that five tracks from Glen's debut CD, "From Beginning To End" were added to rotation on POZ Radio, an Internet radio station dedicated to... well, positive music! Now Playing: From Beginning To End, Enlightened, The Wind, Namaste' and Bedtime Story. Support this station and play intentional music in your home or office. Just click here and tune in - one extended dose is guaranteed to make you feel good!
May 8, 2004Glen Performs Benefit Concert in Franklin, NH: "A Musical Evening Celebrating Family, Diversity and Peace"
Glen performs benefit concert in Franklin, NH: "A Musical Evening Celebrating Family, Diversity and Peace." Find out more below
[Poster JPG] [Poster PDF] [The Citizen (article, 5/8/04)]
[Beneficiaries UpStream | Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Franklin, NH]
Glen Films 2 TV Interviews in NH
Taping in New Hampshire - two TV interviews with live performances: "Good News Travels Fast," with Jack Terrill of The United Way, Lakes Region and"The Coffehouse" with Laurel Brauns.