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Come to the Adirondack Folk School this summer!

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 19:35:00 GMT

Hi Folks! Big news these days,... I've accepted the position of Executive Director of the Adirondack Folk School at 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NY! Check us out at www.adirondackfolkschool.org . I'll still be playing and spinning tales, but mostly closer to home than I was before. We have an almost two week Folk Festival this summer at the Folk School, the last week of July and the first week of August with workshops and performances by Dan Berggren, Smokey Greene, Tom Akstens, John Kirk & Trish Miller, John Roberts, George Ward, John Kribs, and yours truly! Come make a pack basket, learn to play the banjo, learn fly casting, make a felt beret, or even build a canoe!!!! The schedule of events is on the website above, come visit, the coffee pot is always on!!! Maybe we'll spin a yarn or two... All the best, Chris

Chris Shaw and Bridget Ball - benefit for the Sand Lake Arts Center

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:58:00 GMT

Hello, friends! Spent some time this afternoon playing songs we'll be sharing this Saturday evening, February 11, 2012 at the Sand Lake Arts Center! This is our hometown arts center and we are delighted to support the good people who run the center, who volunteer, who perform in the fabulous plays! We hope you'll come out and enjoy an evening of songs, stories and all around fun! All proceeds benefit this great organization. When: Saturday, February 11, 2012, 8 pm Where Sand Lake Arts Center, Rte 43, Sand Lake, NY Call: 518 674-2007 for reservations. (Show is filling up quickly. Please, please call to reserve your seats!) Are you coming? Let us know! Any requests? We're really looking forward to this!!! C & B P.S. If you're not from the area and are looking for some suggestions for some of the terrific places to grab a bite before the show, check out: The Lakeview Inn on Crystal Lake Uncle Marty's The Arlington House Towne Tavern La Perla at The Gregory House Dining rocks in Averill Park/Sand Lake!!!

A rare duo appearance by Bridget and Chris this coming weekend!

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:25:00 GMT

"Back in the Day", Bridget and Chris used to perform as a duo a dozen times a year or more, nowadays,... not so much. As a matter of fact, the last time was 3 yrs. ago when they appeared at the same great venue they're appearing at this coming Saturday night, February the 11th at 8 PM, The Sand Lake Center for the Arts!!!!!! Don't miss this one, the next one may be a long time from now... Where: Sand Lake Center for the Arts, Sand Lake, NY When: Sat. Feb. 11 @ 8 PM Call for reservations and directions: 518-674-2007 or go to <a href="http://slca-ctp.org/ShawBall.htm">http://slca-ctp.org/ShawBall.htm</a>

You should have been at rehearsal...

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:58:00 GMT

What a great time at Mountain Snow and Mistletoe rehearsal today!!!! Great fun with old favorites,... anxious to see the reaction to some hilarious new additions, Mountain Snow is upon us!!! Ca'mon out, this is gonna be one for the books!!! Mountain Snow and Mistletoe 2011 The Egg's beautiful Sywer Theater 8 PM Saturday December 10 and 2 PM Sunday December 11 Go to www.theegg.org or call (518) 473-1845 for tickets See ya there!

Coming down to the last week before Mountain Snow and Mistletoe!

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 02:07:00 GMT

Hi Everyone! As I sat in the living room tonight playing the songs for this year's installment of the show, I couldn't believe how it seemed to have come so quickly this year! Thank you for your emails, and kind wishes, and sharing your memories of the show over the years! Thanks to all of you who've joined us on Facebook at the "Mountain Snow and Mistletoe Page"! John Kirk is winging his way home from a tour of Central Europe and Turkey just in time for the show this year, I'm sure he'll have stories to tell!! Brian has been on the road with Cathie Ryan, the great Celtic singer, and everyone else under the sun, including our own irrepressible Celt, Kevin McKrell! All through my travels to the Adirondacks over the summer, and everywhere else, I've been looking forward to Bridget and my chance to bring the show to "the big stage with the boys" and here we go!!! Please join us at the Egg in downtown Albany on Saturday December 10th at 8 PM, or Sunday December 11th at 2 PM for our 20th year! Go to www.theegg.org or the Box Office: (518) 473-1845 for tickets today! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Chris

Hi everybody,... HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 18:10:00 GMT

We can't believe how quickly this year is flying! Thanksgiving next week, we'll blink, and it will be Christmas!!!! In the "blink" though is this year's installment of "Mountain Snow and Mistletoe" on December 10th at 8 PM and December 11th at 2 PM at the Egg in Albany! I don't know if it's Holiday Spirit, a little up turn in the economy, the fact that the post card reminders just went out ( or probably all three ; >), but ticket sales are already ahead of schedule, and it's not even Thanksgiving!!??!?!!? If you're looking for tickets online go to www.theegg.com and click on "Events" and then the show you want to see, Saturday or Sunday. If you want to call the box office directly call (518) 473-1845. Don't wait, we want to see everybody there, in the seats they want!!!!!!! Happy Thanksgiving!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Chris, Bridget, and the Boys!

Mountain Snow 2011 & November 13 Flood Benefit at Indian Lake

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 13:12:00 GMT

Hi Everyone! It's that time of year again, Mountain Snow & Mistletoe 2011 is coming fast! This year's shows are at 8 PM Saturday the 10th , and 2 PM Sunday the 11th of December. I spoke with the Executive Director of "The Egg", our buddy Peter Lesser, who informed us that ticket sales for this year's show are already off to the races! Get your tickets ASAP at www.theegg.org/events/958 or by calling 518-473-1845. Bridget and I, John Kirk, Kevin McKrell, and head elf Brian Melick are loading up the sleigh for another wild ride into the holidays, so plan on an evening/afternoon of getting into the spirit! On a more somber note, Irene took her toll on the Adirondacks, total devastation in some areas have left many in GREAT need this holiday season. Most of you remember my buddy Tom Akstens, my bandmate from the group Big Trout Radio. In addition to being a fantastic musician, Tom is a great guy, and has organized the benefit you'll read about below. Unfortunately, Bridget and I were already scheduled for the date of the show and will be out of town, but we urge all who read this to support Tom and his efforts with our other friends! Many of the best-known acoustic musicians in the Adirondacks will gather at the Indian Lake Theater on November 13 to benefit victims of Hurricane Irene. The concert will begin at 2pm. Every dollar of proceeds will go directly to flood relief in the towns of Keene, Jay, and elsewhere in the Adirondacks. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Tickets may be reserved by calling the theater at 648-5950. Performers include renowned harper Martha Gallagher and her husband Dennis of Keene, whose home was severely damaged in the flood. Julie Robinson-Robards of Upper Jay, who lost her business in the storm, will also appear. They will be joined by Roy Hurd, whose song Adirondack Blue has become a regional anthem, and by Peggy Lynn and Dan Berggren, songwriters and song collectors who are icons of Adirondack acoustic music. The Beeline Ramblers, an exciting duo from over the border in the Berkshires, heard about the devastation from Irene and volunteered to help. Two performers from Johnsburg, Carolyn Bischoff and Tom Akstens, complete the program. This event is a celebration of Adirondack spirit, Tom Akstens said. The Indian Lake Theater will be filled with a remarkable collection of singers and musicians. It will be like a one-day festival. The audience will hear some of the best original songs anywhere, as well as Celtic, traditional country, blues and ragtime. The interaction among the musicians should be amazing. The concert has been made possible by the generosity of the Indian Lake Theater, which donated the space, and by the Adirondack Community Trust, who will see that the proceeds go where they are needed most.

chrisandbridget.com Announcement List MessageDon't miss Chris at Lena's this weekend!

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:07:00 GMT

Caffe Lena Friday, March 11, 2011, 8:00 pm Saratoga Springs, NY, Caffe Lena Chris returns to his roots... 518-583-0022 for info Call 24/7 at 1-800-838-3006 for tickets

chrisandbridget.com Announcement List MessageThe final rehearsal for Mountain Snow and Mistletoe 2010

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 14:21:00 GMT

Hey Folks, The tradition is that the Mountain Snow Orchestra, Bridget, and I have the dress rehearsal here at the house on the day before the first show, and today is no exception! I started on the French Onion Soup recipe yesterday, am headed to the store for the sandwich goodies right after I send you this! It's lunch first, then it's strictly business,... honest,... you believe me don't you? Aw ca'mon, would WE fool around at rehearsal, who are you talking about here?!?!?!?!?! No jokes, or teasing, right?!??!!?! NO FUN here, honest!?!!?! John,... get off the dinner table!!!! Kevin, you shouldn't do that to Brian!?!?!?!? Tony,... put down the cat right now!!!!! You guys had better get your seats now, it may take me a while to rein these guys in... ; >) Tickets: <a href="http://theegg.org/events">http://theegg.org/events</a> Box office: 518-473-1845

Mountain Snow and Mistletoe!!

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 03:06:00 GMT

Greetings! Bridget here. We had a blast today blocking out this year's Mountain Snow and Mistletoe show! We will be including some faves from years past but also adding a new touch here and there. Don't want to give away the details but be assured it will be a terrific show! Tickets are still available for both shows. We hope you'll join us! Here are the details: Bridget Ball and Christopher Shaw's Mountain Snow and Mistletoe featuring The Mountain Snow Orchestra John Kirk on fiddle and fabulous vocals Brian Melick on delicious percussion Kevin McKrell on guitar, vocals, and all around naughtiness and special guest for 2010 - Tony Markellis on soulful bass The Egg, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY www.TheEgg.org Saturday, December 11, 2010, 8:00 pm Sunday, December 12, 2010, 2:00 pm Wishing you and yours the blessings of the season! Christopher Shaw and Bridget Ball

chrisandbridget.com Announcement List MessageJust a week before Mountain Snow and Mistletoe

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 21:26:00 GMT

Hi Everybody, Hard to believe there's only a week to go before Mountain Snow and Mistletoe, where did the year go? Either they're shortening the years, or I'm getting older. (Wonder how they're shortening the year like that... ; >) What: Mountain Snow and Mistletoe Who: Bridget, Chris, John, Kevin, Brian and this years special guest Tony Markellis Where: The Egg in Albany, NY When: Saturday December 11 @ 8 PM, an Sunday December 12 @ 2 PM Why: It's Christmas, silly!!!! For tickets online click here <a href="http://www.theegg.org/events">http://www.theegg.org/events</a> Or call the Box Office @ 518-473-1845