Guilderland Library Notes for Thursday, November 3, 2016
John Simon, a music producer, composer, writer, and performing artist in pop, rock, television, movies, and on Broadway, will share his experiences working with the legendary American roots music group “The Band” on Saturday, Nov. 5, at 3:30 p.m., at the library, in a performance called “We Can Talk About It Now.” This event is part of the Empire State Plaza Performing Arts Center’s “New York Living Legacy” program.
Simon was one of the top record producers in the United States during the late 1960s and ’70s, responsible for producing dozens of recordings including The Band’s iconic albums, as well as classics by Janis Joplin, Simon & Garfunkel, Leonard Cohen, Blood, Sweat & Tears, and others.
Combining a multimedia presentation with live piano performance, Mr. Simon will discuss and demonstrate how he first became involved with The Band, producing (and occasionally playing on) their albums “Music from Big Pink,” “The Band,” and “The Last Waltz.” He will offer insights into how the compositions, arrangements, and instrumentation came together to create the foundation of “Americana” music.
They separated from Hawkins in 1964. Bob Dylan hired them for his 1965 U.S. tour and 1966 world tour. Following the 1966 tour, the group moved with Dylan to Woodstock, New York, where they made the informal 1967 recordings that became The Basement Tapes, which forged the basis for their 1968 debut album, Music from Big Pink. This album and its successor, simply entitled The Band, were produced by John Simon. The rest is history.
The event is free and open to the public. For more information on concerts taking place in conjunction with the NY Living Legacy Project on The Band, contact The Egg Performing Arts Center Box Office at the Empire State Plaza in Albany at 473-1845 or on line: http://www.theegg.org.
GPL “Pops-Up”
GPL's Pop-Up Library will be at Crossgates Mall on Saturday, Nov. 5, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. as part of “Albany County Cares: Live Life Local.” Please stop by and say, "Hi." You’ll find us on the lower level, near Lucky Strike Social.
Albany County Cares: Live Life Local is an opportunity for residents from the Capital District to learn about businesses and local non-profits who represent the diversity that Albany County has to offer.
Breastfeeding
On Thursday, Nov. 10, at 6 p.m., CDPHP presents a program on the benefits of breastfeeding. Patty Schardt, Registered Dietitian, will discuss topics including the particular nutritional needs for both mom and baby; issues surrounding bottle vs. breastfeeding; and strategies for successful weaning. To attend, please register by calling 456-2400, ext. 2.
Veterans Day
The Library will be closed Friday, Nov. 11, for Veterans Day. We thank all those who have served.
Board meets
The library’s board of trustees will hold its monthly business meeting on Thursday, Nov. 10, starting at 7 p.m.