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Bertrand Laurence is an extraordinary blues artist. Obsessed with the blues since I met him in 1983. There is so much I could say abut this very talented Frenchmen, but I think I”ll let the press speak for itself!
Concerts
7:00 Door, Show @ 7:30pm
Admission $20.00
Sunday May 17 @ 5PM ~ Chapel in the Pines, 220 Samoset Rd, Eastham * All concerts are free * * No ticket needed * * Contributions welcomed * The Outer Cape Chorale Chamber Singers is an auditioned acapella ensemble from the Outer Cape Chorale. This enthusiastic, fun-loving group performs a series of concerts across the Outer Cape each year, and often appears with the full Chorale in their semi-annual concerts.
Led by our own Bob Seay, we will listen to the opening chorale of Johann Sebastian Bach’s St. Matthew Passion, accompanied by commentary from Leonard Bernstein. Together, we’ll explore its structure and consider why it is particularly well suited for performance in a large church setting. Johann Sebastian Bach first performed his monumental St. Matthew Passion at St. Thomas Church in Leipzig, Germany, likely on Good Friday in 1727 or 1729. Bach wrote this masterpiece for two choirs and orchestras, specifically for the … Continue reading 12 Apr 2026: Bach: Master Builder
Join us for a musical celebration of International Women’s Day with Julie Charland and Denya LeVine as they perform guitar, fiddle, flute and ukelele, with vocal harmonies that sparkle with joyous energy. International Women’s Day is celebrated annually on March 8, commemorating women’s fight for equality and liberation along with the women’s rights movement. International Women’s Day gives focus to issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence and abuse against women. Julie is a Nashville recording artist, award-winning … Continue reading 8 Mar 2026: International Women’s Day with Julie and Denya
Join us on November 16, 2025, for a musical celebration with David Sutherland and Rand Burket. Singer, songwriter, and guitarist David Sutherland plays a mix of his own and others’ serious and humorous songs that explore the currents that flow about in the corners of our hearts and our culture. A former lobbyist for 30 years with The Nature Conservancy, he has performed in coffeehouses and clubs in Southern New England for many years. Rand Burkert, who has released two CD’s, is a … Continue reading 16 Nov 2025: Music with David Sutherland and Rand Burket
Join us on November 16, 2025, for a musical celebration with David Sutherland and Rand Burket.
This summer, the Mason & Hamlin “Liszt” Reed Organ from the Chapel in the Pines traveled to Vermont for restoration. On October 19 at 3pm, the organ’s restorer, Bruce Stevens of 1001 Keys, will discuss the restoration process and give a demonstration. All are welcome to join and experience this remarkable instrument in action. Read more about the Mason and Hamlin “Liszt” Organ.
On October 19, the restorer of the Chapel’s Mason & Hamlin “Liszt” Reed Organ, Bruce Stevens of 1001 Keys, will discuss the restoration process and give a demonstration.
Sunday, June 15, 2025 10:00 AM Join us as Katie Castagno uses storytelling and original song to celebrate and elevate the lives of people who have queered social and gender norms throughout history. At a time when queer history and voices are increasingly erased, “Our Queer Elders” is both informative and cheeky, whether it’s an account of Rachel Carson’s whirlwind romance with Dorothy Freeman, a sweet love song about Mary Oliver, or an imagining of the night Amelia Earhart and … Continue reading 15 Jun 2025: Our Queer Elders
Sunday, June 1, 2025 10:00 AM Ej Mills Brennan, a multi-media artist, musician, and educator of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe, is excited to return on June 1st to share tracks from her Breath of Prayers CDs. During her last visit, she loved collaborating with us—adding a touch of percussion to her beautiful flute playing—and she’s looking forward to more of that musical magic! Feel free to bring your favorite percussion instrument if you’d like to join in the rhythm. No … Continue reading 1 Jun 2025: Breath of Prayers
