In keeping with my promise to take advantage of the free music concerts in the Milwaukee Area, on Monday I went to “Musical Mondays” in Lake Park where I was fortunate enough to see flamenco guitarist Peter Baime and friends for an evening of Flamenco guitar and dancing. This was my first exposure to Baime and I was more than impressed. He has been playing flamenco guitar since the 1960’s and has studied in Spain with legendary guitarists Diego and Paco Gastor. He has also won numerous awards for his compositions. I wonder how he escaped my radar this long? This companions who danced to his playing were also stunning. I hope to see more of him in the future.
Then on Wednesday I attended “Music in the Glen” in the Milwaukee River Parkway, about a mile from my home. I am embarrassed to say that in all the years I’ve lived in my house, I have never made it to Music in the Glen. So Wednesday was my first time attending and what a treat it was! The evening’s concert featured Kay Stiefel and Jack Forbes Wilson, who sang a variety of fun Broadway Show Tunes, many of them favorites that most people would recognize. Not only was the music great but the fun and exuberant personalities of Jack and Kay really added to the performance. The only thing I didn’t like about the concert is that it was only an hour long – I wanted more! Apparently, this duo has been around for awhile and have done acting and singing work with the Milwaukee Rep has well. If you get a chance to see them, definitely go. They are a lot of fun!
Jack Forbes Wilson and Kay Stiefel
So far, I’ve had a blast checking out the local concerts and have yet to be disappointed. This week, I plan on going to a couple more if the weather holds out. Florentine Opera is playing again at Alterra on the lakefront and that is one that I definitely do not want to miss.
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