Wailing Waters Breaking Up

Tyler Grady has posted on Facebook that the band Wailing Waters is breaking up at the end of 2011 to "pursue other interests."

His post read:

I have an announcement to make, but I would like to start off by saying thank you… Thank you all so much for supporting my band Wailing Waters over the past few years! You have been the kindest, most badass group of people a band could play for. I cannot thank you enough for your support!!!
At this time, however, I would like to announce that the members of Wailing Waters have made a decision to disband at the end of 2011 to pursue other interests. In 2012, I will be joining forces with Anthony Baker (drummer extraordinaire formerly of Crystal Roxx) and Jordan Demarest and Joe Berndt (ridiculous guitar player and bassist combination formerly of Octane, Xero, etc.). We will be playing out with our new project, “The Next”, starting in January of 2012. I’ll be posting more information as we move forward with this project... Thank you all again, and I hope to see you out at a show with “The Next”!!! :) Have an awesome Thanksgiving!

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Toy Soldiers and Wailing Waters - Insomniak

Direct from Facebook: Toy Soldiers and Wailing Waters Come Back to
Insomniak Theatre - Don't Miss It!

This Friday Toy Soldiers and Wailing Waters will be playing at Insomniak at
8pm. There is an $8 Dollar admission but it is BYOB so come relax, enjoy
and listen to some great music. Due to upcoming shows and various other
productions we won't be able to have any more bands play until December so
this is your last chance. Hope to see you there.

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Upcoming Events

Some upcoming events in Nazareth and of Nazareth residents:

• The Nazareth Center for the Arts (NCA) has a free admission concert on Friday, March 19, 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. featuring Craig Thatcher and Nyke Van Wyke performing an acoustic guitar/violin set.
• Nazareth Knights of Columbus are having a Fish Dinner, tonight, Friday, March 19, from 4-7 p.m., buffet style at the Holy Family Club. Tickets are $10 and $5 for children 5-12
• Nutrition from the Ground Up, presented Tuesday, March 23, at 10:30 a.m. in Kortz Hall at Moravian Hall Square.  The program is free and will be presented by Cara Hillenbrand.  For more info or to register call 610.746.1000 or visit www.moravian.com
• Nazareth HS Drama Club will present ''Evita,'' at 7:30 p.m. on March 19, 20, 26, and 27.  Matinee shows will be held at 2:00 p.m. on March 21 and 28.  For more information call 610-746-9002
• Wailing Waters, featuring American Idol contestant Tyler Grady will play at the Riverside Barr and Grill on March 26 in Lower Mount Bethel Township. Tickets are $8 and available at http://www.riversidebarr.com or by calling 610-258-1008.
• NCA will have two afternoon shows beginning at 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. featuring Magic Mike on Saturday, March 27. Tickets are $6.00 and available online or at the door (www.nazaretharts.com)
• NCA presents The Little Red Rooster Band on April 10.  The band plays a hybrid of Chicago Blues and West Coast Jump Blues and will perform from 7:30-9:00.  Tickets are $10.00 and available online or at the door (www.nazaretharts.com)
• Tyler Grady will sing the national anthem on April 14 at Coca-Cola Park for the IronPigs home opener
• Wailing Waters will perform at Mayfair in Allentown at the festival's Lakeside stage at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, May 29.  Learn more at http://www.mayfairfestival.org

If you have events in the area or are from the area and performing, email editor@newsovercoffee.com

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American Idol from Nazareth

Nazareth’s Tyler Grady made an impression with the judges on the opening night of America Idol.  Grady sang Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s Get it On” and received four yes votes out of four.  Grady was not only remembered for his singing, but for braces on both forearms, the result of having fallen out of a tree of late.

Grady performed locally last year with the Wailing Waters (read some posts here), who were finalists in the Allentown Fair’s Battle of the Bands and WZZO’s Battle of the Bands.  The Wailing Waters are all from Nazareth and began playing together in 8^th grade - Travis Hobbie (guitar/lead vocals), Tyler Grady (drums/lead vocals), Joe DiMarco (keyboard), and Josh Zullo (bass).

The traditional rock/pop rock band has a myspace page:http://www.myspace.comwailingwaters and a web site:http://www.purevolume.com/wailingwaters on either you can listen to original music and learn more about them.

According to their Facebook fan page, Tyler is no longer singing with the band (indicated as “former” lead vocals).

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Wailing Waters

The band Wailing Waters, previously noted here for their appearance as an Allentown Fair Battle of the Bands finalist and featured in the Express-Times (read the post here) are today featured in the Morning Call (read the article here).

Nazareth Center for the Arts Update

June Gallery

Mary Colette Campagna's art work is featured in the Gallery of the Nazareth Center for the Arts for June.  She does Giclee art, which is her photos transferred onto canvas that look like an oil painting.  She is bringing mostly floral canvases to coordinate with June's Garden Tour.  Her artist reception will be Friday June 11, 7:00-9:00 p.m. 

Garden Tour

The Enchanted Garden Tour is one of four annual fundraisers to support the operation of the Center. Six unique gardens in and around Nazareth, including the Center itself, will feature art, music, and light refreshments. The tour runs from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on June 19 (rain date June 20). Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at Donahoe Farms, Nazareth Floral Design, Copiers Inc, and through our online box office at www.nazaretharts.com

Upcoming Performances

·         Friday, June 4: Guitar Villa Presents The Locksmiths, featuring Andrei Maurer. Andrei is an accomplished instructor at Guitar Villa and he will dissect and explain the theory behind the music you will hear his band play. Free Admission.

·         Saturday June 5: Lester Hirsh. Grammy nominated guitarist, singer/songwriter, and poet will perform on a Spanish 6 string and acoustic 12 string guitar. His style ranges from classical, county, and folk to Brazilian Jazz and Flamenco. Free Admission.

·         Saturday, June 12: Sharon Norris, whose professional career was spawned on the cabaret scene of Manhattan, returns to the music scene with a more sophisticated sound borne of life experience. Tickets $10 available online and at Mitch’s Market in Nazareth (New and Belvidere).

Special Announcement

Wailing Waters, featuring Tyler Grady, will perform a summer concert at the Nazareth Borough Park to benefit the Center. Joining Wailing Waters will be nationally known Jimmy and Parrots. Both will perform at the amphitheatre on Sunday August 29. More details to follow.

For information on shows, parking, and everything else related to the Nazareth Center for the Arts visit www.nazaretharts.com

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Teen Safe Driving Program featuring Tyler Grady and Corey Lewis

Teen Safe Driving Program presented by Tyler Grady and Corey Lewis

NAZARETH, PA > Brown Daub Chevy of Nazareth is pleased to announce that it will present a “Teen Safe Driving” program. Making the presentation will be Tyler Grady, who appeared on American Idol, Season 9, and Corey Lewis, a Bushkill area open wheel race car driver.

The program will take place on Saturday, July 24 from 10:00 to 11:00 at the dealership. Each participant at the program on July 24 will have a chance to win two one day driving school sessions at the Skip Barber Racing School in Lime Rock, CT. Each session is valued at $999 and if schedules allow, both Corey and Tyler will participate in the driving session with the winner and there guest.

The program was designed to help young drivers become better, more aware drivers, and Corey will compare and contrast his experience racing with the challenges a new driver faces on the road.

The two will address topics including distracted driving, ways to reduce distractions, how to approach an intersection, what to do when there is an emergency, how to safely change lanes, and much more.

Watch the latest BDC advertisement featuring Tyler Grady.

 

Brown Daub Chevrolet of Nazareth (BDC), established in 1974, BDC is the Lehigh Valley’s premier Chevrolet dealership. Located in Nazareth, PA, between Easton and Bethlehem, our large inventory features new, used, and certified pre-owned cars, trucks, and SUVs.

Our goal is to provide you with a warm, friendly, professional environment where the total experience meets and exceeds your expectations. Our focus on making your experience a great one is demonstrated by the fact that two-thirds of our customers are repeat buyers. www.browndaubchevy.com

Tyler Grady, 20, is from Nazareth, PA. Tyler was formerly the drummer for the band Wailing Waters and is now their lead singer. In 2010 he became the first Lehigh Valley resident to make the top 24 on American Idol.  www.tylergradymusic.com

Corey Lewis, 18, is from Nazareth, PA. Today Corey is working to secure sponsorship and has offers to drive for multiple teams in both Indy Lights and the Star Mazda Championship Series. From 2007 – 2009 Corey entered 26 regional and national Skip Barber events winning 14, placing on podium 18 times, and he earned 16 pole positions. www.coreylewisracing.com

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Parrothead Weekend

The Morning Call reports on a pair of events, one taking place in Nazareth, both featuring Jimmy Buffet Tribute Bands (read the article here).

On Sunday, August 29 from 2-6 p.m. Brown Daub Chevy of Nazareth presents “The Thrill on the Hill” featuring Jimmy & The Parrots, Magic Bean, and Wailing Waters. The event is a fundraiser for the Nazareth Center for the Arts and will take place at the Nazareth Borough Park Amphitheatre.

From the Caribbean to cities all over the US, Jimmy and the Parrots have been playing to delighted crowds for over 9 years. This renowned Jimmy Buffet tribute band is tropical rock at its best. In addition to Buffet, influences include Bob Marley, Beatles, Beach Boys, and the Zac Brown Band.  Band members are Jimmy Maraventano, Jimmy Maraventano, Jr., Hal B. Selzer, and Lance Hyland Stark.

Jimmy and Jimmy performed an acoustic duo at the Center in February to over 70 people.

Tickets are $5, available at Mitch’s Market, the Cool Treats Refreshment Stand at the Park, and online at www.nazaretharts.com.

Free tickets are available at Brown Daub Chevy of Nazareth on Route 191 during regular showroom hours – 9-9 Th, 9-8 F, and 9-5 Saturday.

Tickets will also be available the day of the show, gates open at noon. Weather forecast: sunny and 86 degrees.

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Update: Battle of the Bands

The Express-Times reports (read it here) that in addition to Holding Higher, Wailing Waters, also of Nazareth (and previously mentioned here) is a finalist in the WZZO Backyard bands competition. The five finalists will take to the state on August 30.

Grady's return well received

The Morning Call was at the Wailing Waters first performance since Tyler Grady returned from American Idol and it sounds like they enjoyed the show (read the article here).

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Two Performances at Insomniak

Insomniak Theatre has two performances this weekend.

On Friday, September 11, 2009, Roche Harbor Light and Wailing Waters will perform at Insomniak Theatre from 8:00 – 10:00 p.m. with an $8 dollar general admission.

The second half of William Marley's play The Pretty One will be read this Saturday at Insomniak.  If you couldn't make it to the first act this is another chance to be directly involved with the process of play-righting.  We had a great talk back last Saturday and the more input we have the better it will be.  So if you missed the first act catch the second act this Saturday, admission is only $5.

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Tonight's Events

Wailing Waters perform for the first time since Tyler Grady’s return from American Idol at Riverside Bar and Grill tonight (9:30 start). You can read more about the band in the Morning Call.

Fish Dinner, Friday, 4-7 p.m., Holy Family Club, 515 Mauch Chunk St., Nazareth. $10; $5, children 5-12; by Knights of Columbus of Nazareth. (From the Morning Call Calendar)

Play: ' 'Evita,'' Friday, 7:30 p.m., Nazareth Area High School, 1 Education Plaza. Also, 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. 610-746-9002. (From the Morning Call Calendar)

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Wailing Waters Featured Band in ET This Week

As I noted last week, Nazareth seems to have more than its share of local bands being featured in the Express-Times and this week is another.

In this week's feature (read it here) it notes that Travis Hobbie (guitar/lead vocals), Tyler Grady (drums/lead vocals), Joe DiMarco (keyboard), and Josh Zullo (bass) all are from Nazareth and began playing together in 8th grade.

The traditional rock/pop rock band has a myspace page: http://www.myspace.comwailingwaters and a web site: http://www.purevolume.com/wailingwaters on either you can listen to original music and learn more about them.

Accoding to the article the band has a busy weekend: Riverside Barr and Grill in Easton (7/6); Saturday night at Kicker's Pub in Bath with Type 14 and Fosterchild (7/7); Sunday at 6 p.m. on WXLV 90.3 (7/8).