Category: House Concerts

German pianist and film composer Christian Pabst is a true storyteller. While being deeply rooted and connected to the greats of jazz, Christian developed an original, strong and genre transcending voice as a pianist and composer. Finding inspiration not only in the magnificent diversity of the arts but also in traveling and everyday life, his radiant music is very visual and inspires your imagination. “I want to create music that speaks to the heart and the mind alike” says the pianist.

Growing up in a small German village close to the French border, Christian always listened as a kid to his brother playing their 1980’s home organ. He also wanted to play music and started to take piano lessons. Later, when he heard the local youth Big Band for the first time, he felt instantly connected to jazz and improvisation. His thirst for knowledge and understanding of music led him to study jazz piano and film music at the renowned conservatories of Amsterdam, Paris and Copenhagen. Now, he’s playing concerts all over Europe, as well as in the USA, South-Africa, India, Turkey, … etc.

Christian lends his strong musical voice to the powerhouse “Pitch Plot 4”, an international quartet led by flutist Jeroen Pek. Pitch Plot 4 played a concert here at Oak Mountain Hideaway in May of 2017. Joining Christian as part of his trio will be New York bassist James Cammack (who worked for 30 years with Ahmad Jamal) who also was part of Pitch Plot 4 when they played a concert here last year. Also joining Christian will be Chris Parker on drums. Chris had an impressive bio as being the drummer on SNL and touring and recording with the likes of Bob Dylan, Aretha Franklin, Miles Davis, and many others!

When he is not playing the piano, Christian is busy composing film scores. Many movies that he scored were awarded with prizes and are being screened all over the world. Recently, the short movie “Dancin’ the Camera” was nominated for the “Gouden Kalf”, the Dutch Oscar.

Christian has also been teaching for many years at the Conservatory of Amsterdam, offering classes in music theory, harmony at the piano, advanced theory and music management. He was also involved in building up the new online learning platform of the conservatory (CvA Online).

Join us for an evening of Jazz, with musicians of impeccable talent! Something you don’t have to travel all the way to New York City to see but that we are fortunate to have right here in the mountains of Central Pennsylvania!

As always, feel free to bring your favorite beverage, and a snack to share. We provide coffee, tea, water, and light snacks.

Cost: $20/person
RSVP: ann@oakmountainhideaway.com

The Novel Ideas are a country-folk quartet of friends hailing from the great state of Massachusetts.

Featuring the voices of three songwriters, they create a blend of pastoral, harmony driven, and plaintive Americana. Their upcoming self-titled album, produced by Rick Parker (Lord Huron) and mixed by Ryan Freeland (Ray LaMontagne, Bonnie Raitt), showcases the band at its best. Capturing the spirit of their live performance in recorded form wasn’t easy, but the result is a heartfelt representation of who The Novel Ideas are as a band. Track by track, The Novel Ideas represents a contribution to the country-folk scene that balances love-and-loss melancholy with thoughtful instrumentation and intricate vocal arrangements.

Sarah Grella – Vocals
Danny Hoshino – Guitar, Pedal Steel, Vocals
James Parkington – Bass, Vocals
The Novel Ideas are a country-folk quartet of friends hailing from the great state of Massachusetts.Featuring the voices of three songwriters, they create a blend of pastoral, harmony driven, and plaintive Americana. Their upcoming self-titled album, produced by Rick Parker (Lord Huron) and mixed by Ryan Freeland (Ray LaMontagne, Bonnie Raitt), showcases the band at its best. Capturing the spirit of their live performance in recorded form wasn’t easy, but the result is a heartfelt representation of who The Novel Ideas are as a band. Track by track, The Novel Ideas represents a contribution to the country-folk scene that balances love-and-loss melancholy with thoughtful instrumentation and intricate vocal arrangements.Sarah Grella – VocalsDanny Hoshino – Guitar, Pedal Steel, VocalsJames Parkington – Bass, VocalsDaniel Radin – Guitar, Vocals

Sarah Grella – Vocals
Danny Hoshino – Guitar, Pedal Steel, Vocals
James Parkington – Bass, Vocals
Daniel Radin – Guitar, Vocals

Tickets for this show are $20/person
Bring your favorite beverage and if you like, a snack to share during the break.

Questions and RSVP: ann@oakmountainhideaway.com

Deep Nashville roots, rich Western influence, a veritable fortune of experiences touring in support of a-list artists, and a non-sexy, woodshed, 1950ʼs American work-ethic have unified Daniel and Emily Kohavi and Max Hoffman to forge the marvel of Wildeyes.

A writing machine, Wildeyes has the uncanny ability to viscerally connect across generations, ideologies and genres with pure American music wandering South and West. Wildeyes performances are inimitable gifts that sonically, visually and emotionally retrieve and elevate you.

If the weather cooperates, we are hoping to do this show as a campfire session. For the outdoor show, bring lawn chairs or a blanket. As always, bring your favorite beverage and if you like, a snack to share.

In the case of inclement weather, it will be held indoors.

The cost of this show is $20/person – at the door.

In addition, August 12 is also the peak of the Perseid Meteor Shower! If you would like to camp overnight Reserve your camping spot at $10/tent by sending a check made out to Oak Mountain Hideaway, LLC and mail it to 1206 Mowery Ridge Rd. Frenchville, PA 16836.

Check out Wildeyes at: wildeyesband.com

RSVP for the concert by emailing: ann@oakmountainhideaway.com (please indicate how many people in your party)

We’re thrilled to welcome back an Oak Mountain Hideaway favorite artist – Ari Hest! We’ll start off with a summer Sunday afternoon potluck and end with an evening of Ari’s incredible voice, guitar and piano playing! He is a phenomenal songwriter. Here’s more about Ari…

Ari released two independent albums and built a loyal following touring the U.S. college circuit extensively between 2000 and 2003. He then released two albums on Columbia Records, Someone To Tell(2004) and The Break-In(2007) all the while touring both in the U.S. and abroad with the likes of Martin Sexton, Suzanne Vega, and Ani Difranco.

In 2008, Ari wrote, recorded and released a new song every Monday in his 52 project, and released Twelve Mondays in 2009, a collection of re-mixed fan favorites from 52. From 2010-2016, Ari continued to tour relentlessly and released four other LP’s: Sunset Over Hope Street(2011), The Fire Plays(2012), Shouts And Whispers(2015), and the Grammy nominated Silver Skies Blue(2016), a duets album with Judy Collins. Ari released his ninth LP, Natural, in the spring of 2017. He is also half of the Bossa Nova inspired band Bluebirds of Paradise, a collaboration with Chrissi Poland.

Many of Ari’s songs have appeared on TV and film – The Path, The Lincoln Lawyer, Private Practice, Army Wives, and One Tree Hill to name a few.

For more, visit www.arihest.com

RSVP by emailing ann@oakmountainhideaway.com with the number of seats you need and whether you plan to attend the potluck.

Tickets for this show are $20/person

We are very happy to announce we’ll be welcoming back Dave Curley to Oak Mountain Hidewaway! This time he’ll be performing solo. This will be a special treat as we will get to hear more of his gorgeous voice with songs from his album A Brand New Day as well as newly written and arranged songs.

Dave Curley is one of Ireland’s leading multi-instrumentalists, vocalists and a champion step dancer. Hailing from Co. Galway on the west coast of Ireland, Curley has brought his wealth of talents to the largest of stages in North America and Western Europe. He has performed at the prestigious Ryman auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee, recorded with Grammy award winners Ron Block, Jeff Taylor and Buddy Greene, and toured with Grammy award winners Moya Brennan of Clannad and Ross Holmes of Mumford and Sons. For 10 years, Curley has worked with the award winning traditional super group, SLIDE and also spent 5 successful years with award winning American Roots band RUNA. His work with Tadhg Ó Meachair and Joanna Hyde on their album “One For the Foxes” has resulted in the trio collaborating and bringing the trio to audiences in North America. More recently, Curley has become an integral member to the new CRANNUA project featuring Moya Brennan, John Doyle, Ashley Davis, Mick McCauley, Eamonn and Cormac DeBarra, Colin Farrell and Cathy Jordan.

Suggested donation for this show is $20
Children 12 and under are free.

RSVP Link: http://omhcurley.rsvpify.com/

On May 31, 2018 we’re offering a  Kids Music Workshop
Workshop at 5PM | Potluck | Concert at 6PM

The Bright Siders is a project created by Kristin Andreassen and a child psychologist named Dr. Kari Groff – the project focuses on songs about emotions (being afraid of the dark, moving to a new town, divorce, bullying) for children and their families. For this fun and interactive workshop, Kristin and her accompanist Lauren Balthrop will use these songs as a starting point to incorporate games, dancing / hand clapping, group discussion (“how do YOU feel when these things happen? And what do YOU do about it?”), and sing-alongs. The class will culminate in teaching a song to the group (complete with harmonies / parts, shakers, and other basic rhythm instruments* and instruction on how these work) that they will have the opportunity to perform for their friends and families at the evening concert.

* Children with other basic instruments (guitar, ukulele, banjo) are encouraged to bring them along, and depending on the general level of the class, Kristin and Lauren can help them learn to follow along as well.

There are multiple Family Packages for this event. Ticket Information

Concert only:
Individual – $15
Child 12+ – $5
Children under 12 – $3
Tickets

Saturday, May 12, 2018
7:00 PM – House Concert

Austin MacRae is a singer/songwriter residing in Ithaca, NY. He has showcased his music regionally at venues such as the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival (Emerging Artist), Turtle Hill Folk Festival (New Voices Showcase), Ithaca Festival, Oswego Music Hall, Homer Center for the Arts, Bill Knowlton’s Bluegrass Ramble Picnic, Funk ‘n Waffles and other area venues. His debut album, Bats in the Attic, won a Syracuse Area Music Award (SAMMY) for Best Folk Recording of 2015. He was recently selected to showcase his work in the Suzi Wollenberg DJ Showcase at the Northeast Regional Folk Alliance (NERFA) Conference in Stamford, CT. His work has also been featured on a variety of radio stations and shows, including the Sundilla Radio Hour, hosted by Kelly Walker.

RSVP HERE