Enjoying the Songbirds as a music fan

Together they soar. The Songbirds filled my heart with joy as my first concert at the library as a music-lover-only. Without my communications specialist camera duties of the past years attached, my dear wife Karen accompanied me to appreciate the individual and collective cool of Johanna Jewitt, Maureen Henesey and Conna Colton in the Liverpool…

The glorious harmonies of Crystal Visions

Donna Colton said it might be fun if my dear wife Karen came out to The Ridge to see and hear Crystal Visions. Good idea that was, my humble friend with the awesome singing voice. Colton teams with fellow Central New York vocalists Maureen Henesey and Joanna Jewett, they’re backed by Kris Heels, John Kelsey,…

A Palooza of a time for Donna Colton

The community came through for Donna Colton on Sunday. DonnaPalooza was a sweet and vibrant success at the Westcott Theater in Syracuse, from the rich music that filled the air from the volunteer bands and musicians on stage to the buzzing fans and friends who hugged, talked, ate, drank and wished well to veteran Syracuse…

Getting set for DonnaPalooza and hanging out with Althea

Today’s the day when the Syracuse music community is going to pay tribute to the wonder that is Donna Colton. Donnapalooza will celebrate the music and personality of Donna Colton, the singer, songwriter and guitarist who’s been spreading her rich vibe of warmth in Syracuse and its surrounding counties through the decades. Donna has been…