Martin Swinger: Calendar

Wednesday, January 21st, 2009

ME State Senate

I am honored to once again be invited to sing the National Anthem for the opening of the Maine State Senate. I always warm up by singing in the rotunda of the Capitol Dome for a half hour before. What a GREAT place to SING!!

2009

Java Joe's Coffee Shop: EVERY WEDNESDAY

Every Wednesday night I host an open mike at Java Joe's in downtown Augusta at the intersection of Winthrop and Water streets. Come sing or listen!

Saturday, December 20th, 2008

Red Bank Street Life Festival

I'll be singing holiday carols and lots of just plain FUN music right next to SANTA!

Saturday, December 6th, 2008

East Sangerville Grange

Fun concert at the Grange!

Saturday, November 8th, 2008

Front Porch

I'm opening act for a "music Bear" event!

Saturday, November 1st, 2008

Franco-American Heritage Music Center

All A Cappella show/fundraiser for Maine Music Society. I'm performing with my best singing buddies "Hot Buttah!"

Friday, September 19th, 2008

Common Ground Fair

I'll be singing on the Children's Stage, the Spotlight Stage and will be roving around with ImproVox!

Saturday, September 13th, 2008

Garlic Festival

Saturday, August 16th, 2008

Street Life Festival

I'll be singing on the street in Red Bank, NJ near The Galleria Complex

Sunday, August 10th, 2008

University of Maine @ Presque Isle

ImproVox will be singing in the park on beautiful UMPI Campus!

Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008

Powder Horn/ Hiddn' Pines Campgrounds

Sister campgrounds in Old Orchard Beach hire me for back-to-back campfires every Wednesday night of the summer. 7PM at Hiddn' Pines, 8:30 at Powder Horn. Through August 20

Tuesday, June 24th, 2008

Papoose Pond Campground

Every Tuesday Night all summer long (until August 19) I will lead campfire sing-along. Join us!

Saturday, June 7th, 2008

Red Bank Street Life Festival

Live music on the street all over town! I'm performing at 40 Broad Street.

Friday, June 6th, 2008

Plan B restaurant

Dinner music at this wonderful restaurant! Outside dining if weather permits!

Sunday, June 1st, 2008

New Jersey Pride

NJ Pride festival in Asbury Park - a full day of entertainment, booths and fun!

June 2008

Sebasco Harbor Resort

(Almost) EVERY Saturday in the summer I lead campfire activities at this swank family resort on the ocean. Cool! Through August 30.

June 2008

Asbury Park School System

I have been contracted to conduct Songwriting in the Classroom workshops for the entire K-5 schools. If beginning of June looks quiet on this calendar, it's because I am busy wearing my OTHER hat! See you at the BEACH!!

Friday, May 9th, 2008

Bears on Liberty Weekend

I'm part of the fabulous line up of talented musicians in the final show of the North East Tour of Bear-a-palooza! Details at the website!

Sunday, May 4th, 2008

Bear Trek

I will be part of the fabulous line-up of performers in the opening show of the North East Tour of Bear-a-palooza!

May 2008

Asbury Park School System

I have been contracted by Asbury Park schools to conduct Songwriting in the classroom for the entire K-5 schools. If May looks quiet on this website, it's because I am BUSY wearing my OTHER hat!

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008

The Saint

I have the honor of sharing a night of great acoustic music in one of Asbury Park's historic venues! Martin plays at 9.

Friday, April 25th, 2008

Plan B

Martin brings soothing swing and jazz standards and a whole lot more to this cozy restuarant on famous Cookman Street of Asbury Park. BYOB. Reservations not necessaray.

April 2008

Asbury Park School System

I have been contracted by Asbury Park Schools to conduct Songwriting in the Classroom workshops for the entire K-5 System, so if things look quiet on this calendar, it's because I'm busy wearing my OTHER hat! Visit www.swingersongwriter.com for more details!

Friday, March 21st, 2008

Side Door Coffeehouse

Open mike, then Martin is the showcase performer. Fun group, intimate atmosphere, home baked goodies!

Sunday, March 16th, 2008

317 Main St. Community Music Center

ImproVox hosts a VORTEX - community sing. No musical skills required! visit www.improvox.com for more detail

Wednesday, March 5th, 2008

Adult Ed: Vocal Skinny Dipping

March 5, 12, 19 & 26 Martin offers a class in "Vocal Skinny Dipping" - Improvisational A Cappella singing via Augusta Adult Ed. Contact Martin to join!

Friday, February 22nd, 2008

Beth Bray House Concert

Beth "Boomer" Bray hosts a house concert to celebrate Martin's 53 Birthday!

Saturday, February 16th, 2008

Bruce Poppe House Concert

Fine house concert series produced by a good friend from Kerrville Folk Festival

Thursday, February 14th, 2008

Anderson Fair

Anderson Fair is a premier venue in Houston and I am honored to be part of the Valentines Day Show.

Saturday, December 1st, 2007

World AIDS Day @ UU Church, Augusta

Honoring World and local AIDS issues and people. Sponsored by Maine AIDS Alliance.

Saturday, October 6th, 2007

Sawmill Campground, Florida

I will again be part of the "Bear-a-Palooza" event at Sawmill! BIG fun!!

Saturday, September 29th, 2007

Children's Music Network National Gathering

Children's Music Network is 'family' of educators, entertainers and musicians dedicated to quality music experiences for children. Please Join and attend these fun and informative gatherings! http://www.CMN.org

Friday, September 21st, 2007

The BIG Taboo Festival

This is the second annual BIG Taboo Festival of gay male singer/songwriters. Last year was such a huge hit the city of Provincetown has adopted it as the theme for the weekend! Other artists include Peter Donnelly, Late Bloomers, Brady Earnhart, Rick Berlin and more!

Saturday, September 15th, 2007

Winthrop YMCA Camp

I'll be featured guest with The Zingo Zango Generic Jug Band!

Saturday, September 8th, 2007

Lisa Beth Webber CD Release Party

I'll be part of the back-up band and get to sing a song or two of my own!

Saturday, August 11th, 2007

Katahdin Wooden Canoe Festival

I will be sharing two sets of fun music at a wonderfully 'local' festival celebrating Maine Woodsmanship.(Woodspersonship!)
Wooden Canoes, Wild Bears, Fried Dough, OH, MY!

Thursday, July 19th, 2007

Temple Stream Theatre

Martin shares an evening of familiar and original music with world traveller/musician, Elise Witt. Songs from around the world and your own back yard!

Intervale Road just past the old Red Schoolhouse in Temple. Directions from Farmington: Take 43 West 5 miles to Temple. After the post office, the road curves sharply to the left, 43 ends and becomes Intervale RD. Go one mile to Red Schoolhouse and continue past a few hundred yards. Theater is old white church on the right.

Tuesday, June 19th, 2007

Madison Elementary

Songwriting for Summer Arts Program

Thursday, June 7th, 2007

Kerrville Folk Festival

I have been iknvited to join the staff at Kerrville Folk Festival Songwriting for Teachers School June 6,7 & 8. I will also perform on the Children's Stage on Sunday, June 10. COME ON DOWN!!

Monday, May 28th, 2007

Cumberland Elementary

Songwriting workshop for Arts Day

Saturday, May 26th, 2007

ImproVox VORTEX: Belfast

ImproVox offers a fun sing-in in Belfast. All levels of singers welcome! Visit improvox.com for more details

Saturday, May 12th, 2007

Private Party

Rose's 80th Birthday bash!

Monday, May 7th, 2007

Maine Civil Rights Teams

SOngwriting with Maine Schools Civil Rights teams

Saturday, April 21st, 2007

ImproVox VORTEX: South Portland

ImproVox offers a VORTEX sing-in in the morning and a concert in the evening through Spiral Arts in South Portland. Visit ImproVox.com for more details

Thursday, April 19th, 2007

Chicky's Diner

Chicky's is a COOL place in Westbrook gaining a reputation for great food and great music! We're thrilled to help eat the food and share our music with Glen Loper on Mandolin and Fred White on Bass and rhythm!

Monday, April 16th, 2007

The Mews Restaurant

Fantastic restaurant hosts open mike and concert every Monday night - you needed an excuse to visit PROVINCETOWN!?!?! NOW you got one!

Saturday, April 14th, 2007

Club Passim

Martin shares the stage at Club Passim with other OUT performers, Peter Donnelley, Late Bloomers, Brady Earnhardt and more! An EMPOWERING evening of performers from the BIG TABOO Festival of Provincetown!

Wednesday, April 11th, 2007

Newport-Plymouth School

Songwriting workshops for Civil Rights team Spring Conference

Monday, April 2nd, 2007

Sherwood Elememtary

5 day songwriting residency sponsored by L A Arts.

Saturday, March 31st, 2007

Children's concert with Billy Jonas

I will be opening the show for a Children's concert featuring Billy Jonas. Billy is a true inspiration and fine musician who puts audience participation FIRST. Details will be forthcoming soon. drop me a line and I'll get the rest of info to you...

Friday, March 30th, 2007

Ellsworth House Concerts

I will be opening the show for Billy Jonas - a FANTASTIC performer - one of my personal FAVORITES!! Details are coming so drop me a line and I'll get the rest info to you

Saturday, March 24th, 2007

ImproVox VORTEX: Augusta

ImproVox offers a VORTEX - a fantastic SING-IN of Improvisational music. Visit www.improvox.com for more details

Tuesday, March 6th, 2007

China Middle School

2 Day songwriting Residency

Tuesday, February 27th, 2007

Spurwink School

4 day Songwriting Residency at Spurwink School with Very talented friend, Lynn Deeves.

Thursday, February 8th, 2007

New Recording!

Finally beginning my NEXT ALBUM. I'm pleased to be recording with Jud Caswell - an excellent technician, singer/songwriter, friend. Upcoming album will include Betty Boop and Buddha, Little Plastic Part, Cony Island Lullaby, and many surprises!
Please send me an email and I'll happily notify you soon as it is ready - this (late) spring!

Friday, January 19th, 2007

Side Door Coffeehouse

Come join in on the open mike then I am the featured performing artist.

Thursday, December 14th, 2006

Chicky's Fine Diner

Chicky's is a GREAT place for music and wonderful food in Westbrook. I'll be doing a lively set of swing and jazz with Fred White on Bass and Glen Loper on Mandolin.
Opening Act: Joe Farren

Saturday, December 9th, 2006

Renaissance Coffeehouse

Entrance in rear of building.

Wednesday, December 6th, 2006

Winthrop Elementary

Songwriting Residency

Saturday, December 2nd, 2006

Foothills Arts Center

Martin leads community members in writing songs based on GLOBAL WARMING themes for performance in Spring production of Foothills Arts Center.

Friday, December 1st, 2006

House Concert

Private house concert.

Saturday, November 11th, 2006

Sawmill Campground

Martin shares the stage with Freddy Freeman, Max Christopher, Kendall and many other "BEAR" performers at this 'men only' campground.

Monday, October 30th, 2006

Maine AIDS Alliance Annual Dinner

Martin performs for the dinner guests with Fred White and Deb Hensley of ImproVox

Thursday, October 26th, 2006

Sebasco Resort

Sing-Around-The-Campfire for Grown-Ups! Hannaford Brothers Annual meeting.

Saturday, September 30th, 2006

Madison School

Martin will perform and offer songwriting workshops at the Madison Family Literacy Fair

Sunday, September 24th, 2006

Common Ground Fair

Martin roams around this great 'organic' fair singing to cows & chickens, world class arts and traditional crafts, large vegetables and children dressed like bugs...SOME fun, eh?

Saturday, September 23rd, 2006

Common Ground Fair

ImproVox jams around this great fair singing to cows & chickens, world class arts and traditional crafts, large vegetables and children dressed like bugs...

Friday, September 22nd, 2006

The Sawyer Foundation

Music for GROWN-UPS!!! Visit the website below for more details!

Thursday, September 21st, 2006

The Sawyer Foundation

Music for ADULTS!!!

Saturday, September 16th, 2006

Gardiner Reading Rumpus

Help write a song and make it into a book! Visit the website below to learn more!

Friday, August 25th, 2006

Clear Creek Festival

Martin's first time at this intimate family run festival hosted by former MANDALA partner, Mitch Barrett. Zoe Speaks Clear Creek Music Festival
August 23-28, 2006
at the Visionseed Healing Arts Center (just 9 miles from Berea, KY)
Rt. 2 Hammonds Fork Road
Mt. Vernon, KY 40456
859-986-2632
visionseed@kih.net
www.zoespeaks.com

Tuesday, August 22nd, 2006

Papoose Pond Campground

Sing Along FUN!

Saturday, August 19th, 2006

Sebasco Harbor Resort

Family Sing-Along

Thursday, August 17th, 2006

Samoset Resort POOL

Music to SWIM by!

Wednesday, August 16th, 2006

Powderhorn Family Camping

Sing-Along FUN!

Tuesday, August 15th, 2006

Papoose Pond Campground

Sing-Along FUN!

Monday, August 14th, 2006

Flat Rock Bridge Family Campground

Family Sing-Along

Sunday, August 13th, 2006

Flat Rock Bridge Family Campground

ZINGO ZANGO GENERIC JUGBAND REUNION SHOW!!!

Sunday, August 13th, 2006

Slates Brunch

Martin sings a lively collection of Swing and Jazz Standards plus lots more during Brunch at Hallowell's favorite restaurant!

Saturday, August 12th, 2006

Mt. Katahdin Wooden Canoe Festival

Martin will be performing at the most beautiful Mountain in Maine!

Thursday, August 10th, 2006

Samoset Resort POOL

Music to SWIM by!

Wednesday, August 9th, 2006

Powderhorn Family Camping

Sing-Along FUN!

Tuesday, August 8th, 2006

Papoose Pond Campground

Sing-Along FUN!

Saturday, August 5th, 2006

Fur Fest

Martin brings BearNAKED to life for the Canadian Bear Gathering

Thursday, August 3rd, 2006

Samoset Resort POOL

Music to SWIM by!

Wednesday, August 2nd, 2006

Powderhorn Family Camping

Sing-Along FUN!`

Tuesday, August 1st, 2006

Papoose Pond Campground

Sing-Along FUN!

Sunday, July 30th, 2006

Aimhi Resort

Sing-along family FUN!

Saturday, July 29th, 2006

Sebasco Harbor Resort

Sing-around-the-campfire FUN!

Friday, July 28th, 2006

Fountain Park

L A Arts presents noon concerts at Fountain Park

Thursday, July 27th, 2006

South Portland Library

Sing-along fun with families!

Thursday, July 27th, 2006

Samoset Resort POOL

Music by the POOL!

Wednesday, July 26th, 2006

Powderhorn Family Camping

Sing-Along FUN!

Tuesday, July 25th, 2006

Papoose Pond Campground

Sing-along Family FUN!

Wednesday, July 19th, 2006

Powderhorn Family Camping

Sing-Along FUN!

Tuesday, July 18th, 2006

Papoose Pond Campground

Sing-along family FUN!

Thursday, July 13th, 2006

Samoset Resort POOL

Music by the POOL!

Thursday, July 13th, 2006

Forest Hill School

Songwriting with Children, July 13.

Wednesday, July 12th, 2006

Powderhorn Family Camping

Sing-Along FUN!

Tuesday, July 11th, 2006

Papoose Pond Campground

Sing-along family FUN!