Contact:
Jill Carletti, Creative Director
jill@harmonyinthewoods.org
Cell: (570) 470-8798
***For Immediate Release***
In one month, the forest outside of Hawley PA will glow once again with the stage lights shining on the second season of Harmony In The Woods. The outdoor performing arts venue showcases a diverse and adventurous mix of blues, folk, bluegrass, jazz, Broadway, Celtic, country, funk, opera, comedy, and dance for summer 2022.
The Nat Osborn Band returns for the opening of the season and promises to bring another exhilarating evening of funk, rock and soul to The Woods, July 1st at 6:00 PM.
Harmony In The Woods had a very successful inaugural season in 2021 and everyone involved is thrilled to be back. Creative Director Jill Carletti says, “We have made it part of our mission to help others discover great live music and talent, and introduce fresh, diverse performing arts experiences to our region. For our second year, I think we’ve outdone ourselves!”
Some changes this year include a preset chair for everyone who purchases a ticket. Patrons will no longer need to bring their own chair, but BYOB, snacks, cool weather blankets or hoodies, and bug spray are always recommended. Also new this year is all tickets are general seating. In order to get your preferred spot on the hillside, arrive early. Doors open at 5:15 pm to allow time to gather and socialize with friends.
The season will continue for ten weekends, Fridays and Saturdays at 6:00 through September 3. Join us for an unforgettable summer of music among the trees!
Shows take place at 19 Imagination Way, Hawley, PA. For more information, answers to frequently asked questions or to purchase tickets, visit https://www.harmonyinthewoods.org/. For any additional questions, call (570) 588-8077.
Following is the full summer season lineup:
July 1 | The Nat Osborn Band – Funk, Rock, Soul | $25
Osborn fuses Gershwin-era songcraft, and catchy, intelligent songwriting with elements of rock, funk, jazz, and big band sound flanked by a powerful horn section.
July 2 | King Solomon Hicks – Blues | $30
Fierce and distinctive blues guitar player, King Solomon Hicks is rooted in blues birthed decades before him and equally invested in playing it in a manner only Hicks himself can.
July 8 | House of Hamill – High-energy Celtic/Folk | $25
High energy celtic-folk featuring phenom fiddler players from Burning Bridget Cleary & Enter the Haggis rip through original jigs and reels, add lush three-part harmonies into traditional folk ballads, and crack up an audience with stories from the road.
July 9 | Joseph Thalken & Michael Winther – Broadway, Classical | $35
Award-winning composer, conductor and pianist whose theater and concert works have been performed internationally. Joining him is Michael Winther who is acclaimed by The New York Times as “a theater singer of unusual refinement” with “a voice that traverses genres.”
July 15 | Forever Simon & Garfunkel – Folk, Rock | $30
Forever Simon & Garfunkel celebrates the best selling duo in rock’n’roll history. With humor, soaring energy, charm, and laser precise harmony, Sean Altman & Jack Skuller lead the audience on a journey through Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel’s entire musical careers. TWO SHOWS! 2 PM & 6 PM!
July 16 | The Sea The Sea – Folk, Americana | $25
Indie folk-pop duo with infallible vocal harmonies and unconventional song arrangements, dubbed “otherworldly” by the Rolling Stones.
July 22 | Mile Twelve – Bluegrass | $25
Winners of the 2020 IMBA New Artist of the Year Award, Mile Twelve is a modern string band blending expertly-crafted songs, creative arrangements, and virtuosic execution.
July 23 | Comedy Night with Subhah Agarwal & Guests | $22
A hilarious night of comedy with performance tones ranging from dark, absurd and silly to honest, quick-witted and charming. Comedians featured have appeared on MTV2, Comedy Central, Gotham Comedy Live and comedy clubs across the country.
July 29 | Blake Friedman – Cabaret, Opera, Broadway | $40
Powerhouse operatic tenor sings repertoire from Broadway, Bel Canto and the world of opera around the story of a young man in love and trying to “make it” in New York.
July 30 | El Caribefunk – Caribbean Funk & Dance | $25
Joyous Afro-Caribbean funk and dance band, nominated for a Latin Grammy in Best Contemporary Album/Tropical Fusion. El Caribefunk brings the Caribbean to whereever the play.
Aug 5 | Heather Maloney – Folk, Americana | $25
Solo acoustic “writer song-singer” of humanity and emotion - “an intoxicating blend that captures the sonic texture of indie rock, the humanity of folk and the spirituality of a Rumi poem.” - The Bluegrass Situation
Aug 6 | Jay Ungar & Molly Mason Family Band
– American Roots | $35
Heart and soul of American music with double fiddles, sweet vocal harmonies and rhythmic energy. They achieved international acclaim for Jay’s composition, Ashokan Farewell, the musical hallmark of Ken Burns’ The Civil War on PBS.
Aug 12 | The South Side Five – Gypsy Jazz & Swing | $22
Five piece band playing fiery mix of originals, western swing, gypsy jazz, and classic hot jazz featuring some of the top players in the region. Be transported to the 1920s in a whilwind of dance music and nostalgia.
Aug 13 | Neville Dance Theatre - Contemporary Dance | $40
Hailed as "compelling," "imaginative," and "pure delight" by both critics and reviewers, Neville Dance Theatre, a non-profit Manhattan based dance company, excels in bringing diverse dance elements together to create theatrical, innovative works.
Aug 19 | Driftwood – Bluegrass, Pop, Americana | $30
Anyone familiar with the Americana music scene knows this Upstate, New York-based band has cut their teeth on a killer live show. Fiddles, banjos and acoustic guitar usually means bluegrass, but this band approaches their live shows with a punk-rock attitude that embraces country and rock ‘n’ roll. Their harmonies, powerful vocals, stellar musicianship and joy of playing is contagious.
Aug 20 | Crawford & Power – Country, Rock | $25
Crawford & Power was born of red clay, back roads, callouses, and ingenuity passed down from mash makers. With roots in country, Americana, and southern rock, they seek to put their twist toward a classic country music revival.
Aug 26 | House of Waters – World & Jazz | $25
Trio of hammered dulcimer, six-stringed bass, and percussion incorporate elements of West-African, jazz, psychedelic, indie rock, classical and world music into their astonishingly unique sound.
Aug 27 | Dr K’s Motown Revue – 10 Piece Motown Band | $40
Dr. K’s Motown Revue came out of Paul Korman’s visionary quest to create the ultimate Motown tribute band. This outstanding group takes you on a journey of the Motown sound that makes you want to sing and dance along to every familiar song they play.
Sept 3 | Irish Music, Songs & Dance Featuring Tony DeMarco & Alan Murray | $25
As an ambassador for Irish song and dance, Tony DeMarco gathers the best celtic musicians and dancers to present the ultimate evening of traditional Irish music and dance[1] .
The Foundation for Harmony Presents, a charitable 501c3 organization, seeks to enlighten and engage the human spirit by giving a platform for artistic discoveries and life-long reflection and learning, in our most basic and natural habitat, nestled amongst the trees, at our home amphitheater, Harmony In The Woods.
Let’s add our mission at the end and mention we are a 501c3