March 13, 2002 Richard Hunter's Performance Schedule
In May 2001, drawing on his twenty years of experience in information technology, Hunter began work on a major non-fiction book, "World Without Secrets: Business, Crime, and Privacy in the Age of Ubiquitous Computing." The project has kept him pretty busy since then, though he's found time to record some heavy new electric harp music. (If you're interested in getting FREE, full-length, high-quality MP3s of Hunter's new music every month through April 2003, click here.)
"World Without Secrets" will be available from Wiley & Sons in May 2002, when Hunter will begin touring in support of the book. In the meantime, you can read all about it at Amazon.com.
Hunter can't wait to get back to performing, but as Mel Brooks said in Blazing Saddles, "Affairs of state must take precedence over affairs of state. " We thank our fans for their patience, and assure them that the wait will be worth it.
August 2001
Hunter made a surprise appearence with the Tony Furtado Band at the Grand Targhee Bluegrass Festival in Alta, Wyoming on August 15. Hunter and harmonica player Jeff Newsom joined Furtado on stage for the last set. Good clean fun, and plenty of two-harp rockin'!
May 2001
WORKSHOP CANCELATION: Hunter's workshop hosted by the Mile High Harmonica Club on Sunday, May 6 at 11:00 AM in Denver, CO, USA has been CANCELED. Watch this site for news regarding a rescheduled workshop in Denver.
April 2001
Hunter will perform and discuss his works for solo harmonica at a special workshop in Beverly Hills, CA on Monday, April 9th, at 7:30 P.M. Admission is $15.00; the workshop will be followed by a jam session. Space is limited, so please RSVP to reserve your place. RSVPs can be called or e-mailed to Michal Polesky at (310) 979-9115 or newcalif@pacbell.net. The workshop will be held at 703 N. Camden Drive, Beverly Hills, CA.
Hunter will perform Saturday, April 21 at 7:00 PM at the Harborview Market, 218 Harborview Avenue, Bridgeport, CT, telephone (203)367-7336. The performance is part of the Korean Performing Arts Institute's "Sounds of the World" Concert Series. Hunter will be backed by virtuoso guitarist Jerome Harris, known internationally for his work with saxophonist Sonny Rollins and drummer Jack deJohnette, and for his brilliant fretwork on Hunter's CD The Second Act of Free Being. For more information, contact the Korean Performing Arts Institute at (203)367-7917, KPAI@aol.com.
Driving directions to the Harborview Market are as follows:
From New Haven:
Take 1-95 South, Exit 25. Off ramp, turn LEFT under I-95. Go straight on Fiarfield Avenue for 1.3 miles to the 5th traffic light. Turn LEFT onto Gilman Street (U-Haul on corner). Go 1 and 1/2 short blocks and turn LEFT onto Harborview Avenue. The Harborview Market is located two short blocks on the LEFT at 218 Harborview Avenue. Park in front of the market.
From New York:
Take 1-95 North, Exit 24. At end of ramp, go STRAIGHT through the traffic light, then make an immediate RIGHT turn up the small hill (SYMS on your right). Go straight; pass BJs and movie theatres to traffic light. Go RIGHT onto Fairfield Avenue (Subway Sandwich shop on corner). Go to the next traffic light (2 short blocks; U-Haul on left.) Turn LEFT onto Gilman Street. Go 1 and 1/2 short blocks and turn LEFT onto Harborview Avenue. The Harborview Market is located two short blocks on the LEFT at 218 Harborview Avenue. Park in front of the market.
August 2000
Hunter will perform August 28 at 8:30 PM at the House of Rock in Santiago, Chile, telephone 277 4797 in Santiago. The performance is part of the House of Rock's La Reina Blues Festival, and Hunter will be backed by Santiago favorites Midnight Blues.
June 2000
Hunter will perform June 24-25 in New Orleans, LA. Details to be announced.
Hunter will perform June 9-11 at the 2000 Riverbend Festival, Chattanooga, TN. This is Hunter's first appearence in Chattanooga. The performance schedule is as follows:
FRIDAY, JUNE 9: 7:00 PM, CONOCO STAGE
FRIDAY, JUNE 9: 9:15 PM, BANK OF AMERICA STAGE
SATURDAY, JUNE 10: 6:45 PM and 8:15 PM, PROVIDENT STAGE
SUNDAY, JUNE 11: 7:15 PM, BANK OF AMERICA STAGE
April 2000
Hunter will perform Sunday, April 9 at 7 PM at the Worldbeat Center, 2100 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA, (619)230-1190. Hunter will be accompanied by pianist Paul Keeling. Admission is $15.00.
September 1999
Saturday, September 18 and Sunday, September 19, 1999 Hunter will perform solo at the Philadelphia Fringe Festival of the avant-garde performing arts in Philadelphia, PA, USA. This is one of the largest festivals of the avant-garde in the world; last year it drew 25,000 people. We're REALLY looking forward to it. You can see Hunter on 9/18 at 2:00 PM and 9/19 at 4:00 PM FREE at the Betsy Ross House Courtyard, 239 Arch Street, and
9/18 at 8:00 p.m. at New Quarry Cafe, 147 North Street. Contact the Fringe Festival Box Office at 215-413-1318 for info and tickets to the Saturday night New Quarry Cafe show.
June 1999
Monday, June 21, 1999: Hunter will perform solo at the annual meeting of the National Hockey League Player's Association in Montreal, Canada.
Thursday-Saturday, June 10-12, 1999: Hunter will perform solo and with various ensembles at the Harvard University Class of 1974 25th Reunion in Cambridge, MA, USA. Ensembles will include Heion featuring Akira Tana on drums and Jerome Harris on guitar.
April 1999
Thursday-Saturday, April 15-17, 1999 Hunter will perform and conduct a workshop on advanced harmonica technique at the Buckeye State Harmonica Festival in Columbus, Ohio, USA. This is one of the biggest and best harmonica festivals in the world; previous featured performers have included Howard Levy, and this year's show will include Little Annie Raines (with Paul Rishell on guitar), one of the strongest young blues harmonica players.
Monday, April 19, 1999, 8 - 9:30 PM Hunter will perform his works for solo harmonica at Barnes and Noble in downtown Seattle, WA, 600 Pine Street, Pacific Place, (206)264-0156. This is our first performance in Seattle, and we're going to do our best to change the world, or at least the audience's perception of same as it relates to the harmonica. Admission is free.
March 1999
Saturday, March 20, 1999, 8 PM Hunter will perform his works for solo harmonica, harmonica with piano and bass, and jazz and blues standards at the WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA, (619)230-1190. Hunter's band will include local jazz pianist Paul Keeling. Admission is $7.
Sunday, March 21, 1999, 6-8 PM Hunter will conduct a workshop for harmonica players at the WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA, (619)230-1190. This workshop is recommended for players with 2 years or more experience; beginners will get something out of it too, and will probably enjoy the ride. Click HERE to see the program for the workshop. Admission is $15.
NOTE: Because schedules can change suddenly, we suggest calling ahead to confirm all dates.
For bookings please contact Patty Sagalyn of Turtle Hill Productions at:
Snail Mail: PO Box 651, Monroe, CT 06468-0651
Telephone: (203)459-9939 (voice), (203)261-7646 (fax)
Email: Click Here
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