The Park Presents: Girl Blue ft. Arielle O'Keefe

21/07/2023 36 min Temporada 2 Episodio 6

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Welcome to The Park Presents Podcast. The Park Theater is a premier entertainment venue in downtown Glens Falls, New York. Throughout the year, we present a variety of events including our highly-anticipated season that runs from September to May showcasing local and internationally touring artists - in addition to community and education outreach initiatives and so much more.

Hosted by Chris Ristau (Executive Director, The Park Theater Foundation), we are starting the second season of The Park Presents podcast by highlighting our third annual free Summer Series Concerts at the Crandall Park Bandshell in Glens Falls! The Summer Series Concerts take place each Friday evening (7-8:30pm) from June 30-July 28th 2023. 

Each week, we will introduce you to the artists behind each show - their musical journey and inspiration. We will hear stories about them and learn about the music they will be performing! 

We look forward to seeing you at our summer concerts! Be sure to bring your favorite lawn chair - or a blanket - and some friends and “Say Hello!”

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This week we are chatting with singer songwriter ,Girl Blue (AKA Arielle O'Keefe)! Currently based outside of Saratoga Springs, NY, Girl Blue writes deeply emotional songs with strong singable hooks. It’s been said “she…has the kind of spark that makes stars” and, most especially as a live performer, she has an authenticity that regularly moves audience members to tears.

In this episode, we chat about her musical journey, various projects throughout the years (including Girl Blue), approach to songwriting, navigating a music career through the pandemic, her work with her partner/producer Jimi W., and more!

Girl Blue (AKA Arielle O'Keefe) will be performing as a trio in the sixth Summer Series Concert at the Crandall Park Bandshell on Friday, July 28th, 2023. 

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Host: Chris Ristau (Executive Director, The Park Theater Foundation)
Music: "Say Hello" - Fort Vine (Trevor Tunison & Nyna Nelson - www.fortvine.com)
Sound Engineer: Chris Reed Jr. (Glens Falls Music Academy, Glens Falls, NY - www.glensfallsmusicacademy.com)

The Park Theater Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in the Glens Falls community by providing a venue for quality and affordable entertainment and educational opportunities in the performing arts.

This program is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. Additional funding provided by the Warren County ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) Committee for the expansion of the Summer Series Concerts from 2023 through 2026. 

Special thanks to our podcast sponsor, Future Technologies. Future Technologies actually installed and maintains all of the lighting automation at The Park Theater. Custom colors and preset scenes make running our events a breeze! You can have the same features installed in your home or business by the Future Technologies team. Learn more at futuretechnologiesofny.com.

The Park Theater Foundation would like to recognize the support of the City of Glens Falls, as well as their series sponsors The Queensbury Hotel, SUNY Adirondack, Adirondack Trust Co./Amsure Insurance, High Road Transport, Barton International, Gallagher Insurance, Cifone Construction Co., Cerrone Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning, Price Chopper/Market 32, Glens Falls Chronicle and NYS Music.

For more information on upcoming events, volunteering, membership, donation and sponsorship opportunities, visit parktheatergf.com or phone (518) 792-1150.

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