Performances

Three exciting performances this weekend. Friday night at the First Presbyterian Church in downtown Durham come hear two of my favorite vocalists in recital. I’ll be playing viola da gamba and baroque cello with Kristen Blackman and Erica Dunkle along with Scott Hill on harpsichord, John Orluk – lute, Sarah Griffin – violin, and Jane Lynch – organ.

Erica and Kristen are well known for their solo work with several of Rodney Wynkoop’s fine choral groups and are presenting this recital of works by Bach, Purcell, Monteverdi, Schutz, Dowland, and a beautiful new work by a composer friend of theirs – Paul Leary. The acoustics at First Presby are perfect for this music – it’s a wonderful room and we’re so lucky that the church is supportive of having concerts there. The recital is free and open to the public. 8:00 pm Friday the 23rd.

Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon I’ll be playing bass, cello, and bouzouki with Jim Crew and John Hanks accompanying the spectacular tap dancing of the North Carolina Youth Tap Ensemble. If you’ve never seen these young people dance – well – you really need to come out and see and hear them. VERY fine group of young people that I have been working with for many years now. Carolina Theater in downtown Durham.

For more details click on the calendar listings on the right.

Tonight (Saturday) – 9:00 – 12:00 at the Beyu Caffee. This will be our first time there. Hope to see some friends show up since it looks like we won’t be at our regular General Store Cafe gig again until June.

I love choirs. My earliest (enjoyable) musical memories are of singing in elementary school choir. Of course, I was a soprano then and got to sing the melody. Then there were years of no singing at all but in high school I happened to walk by the choir room as they were rehearsing “O Magnum

The Low End Gets To Play Basso in Concert Barbara Blaker Krumdieck ~ Baroque Cello Robbie Link ~ Baroque Cello, Viola da Gamba, Violone John O’Brien ~ Harpsichord, Violin, Flute Chamber music by Bach, Ortiz, Gabrieli, Vitali et al Two Performances: The Music House 408 West 5th St., Greenville, NC Admission Free but Reservation Required

Recent Reviews of Performances or Recordings I’ve Participated In Many of these are from Classical Voice of North Carolina, an excellent resource for upcoming events and reviews of events. The Messiah at Duke Chapel – 12/6/09 – This is my favorite annual event. Review at cvnc.org Choral Society of Durham – 3/1/09 – Fairly large

The Bernie Petteway Trio gets a new look and a new sound for this Thursday’s gig at the General Store Cafe in Pittsboro. Sadly, Ed Butler can’t be with us this time but we’re making up for his smile and great playing with not one, but two of the area’s most loved percussionists: Beverly Botsford and Sara Romweber.
Plus, the GSC’s new music room is a treat for both performers and listeners alike, and the food just gets better every time I go there. Come on out Thursday, June 5, starting at 8:00 pm. There’s no cover charge but we do rely on the generosity of your tips!

It’s a cello Friday and the music of the Scots. I’ll be playing this evening with fiddler Mara Shea who is quickly becoming one of my favorite music partners. I’m not a big fan of Scottish fiddle music but it’s one of Mara’s specialties and we’ve played for a few dances together. It’ll be fun