19 Escape velocity Jessica Prouty Band on tour newshippopress.com nite By Ellen Stuart They might not be able to play in bars, or even 18+ venues, just yet, but the teenage members of the Jessica Prouty Band have already come a long way from the garage. The heavy rock band, which will be making several stops on the Seacoast this summer, has a full schedule of tour dates throughout the East Coast and is promoting their second album, Time to Escape. Prouty has had voice training in choirs and private lessons, and it shows in her powerful vocals, which bring to mind other female- fronted heavy rock bands like Evanescence and Paramore. Prouty plays bass, and she is joined by guitarist Cody Nilsen, 17, drum- mer Cam Pelkey, 16, and Andy Covino, 15, on keys. Under the guidance of produc- er Brian Maes the band released their first album, Saving My Sanity, in 2008. The band is currently touring, making stops at Six Flags, Hampton Beach and the Stratham Fair, as well as dates in New Jer- sey, Connecticut and New York. Every day is funny on tour, Prouty said. Its also trying, but when you look back, you want to go right back to doing it. The band members say that they have missed out on some things like athletic events, parties and hanging out with friends, but agree that the band is worth it. And although the band is working hard on tour, theres a little time for regular teenage goofing around. We make Kesha music videos in the van to pass the time, Prouty said with a laugh. Prouty, who is from Marblehead, Mass., Free outdoor concerts ROSIE (www.rosieband.com) Thurs., July 15, at noon, Cochecho. See www.cochechoartsfestiva SEACOAST WIND ENSEMBLE Thurs., July 15, at 7 p.m. in Ellis Park under the gazebo at York Beach. See parksandrec.yorkmaine.o BOSTON HORNS (www.bos- tonhorns.com), Fri., July 16, 7 p.m., Cochecho. See www.cochechoarts- festival.org. NEW MAGNOLIA JAZZ BAND Fri., July 16, at 7 p.m. in Ellis Park under the gazebo at York Beach. See parksandrec.yorkmaine.o brought the band together when she was only 15. I was in my first band from sixth grade up until the end of seventh grade, Prouty said. My band mates were my best friends, and quitting that band had left me quite depressed, especially during those years, and my parents didnt know what to do with me. Her parents found out about a Mon- day Night Garage Band program run by the bands current producer, Brian Maes, and Prouty joined. Proutys original songs caught Maes ear, and he approached her about recording an album. I was psyched, Prouty said, but she wanted to find a band that would continue to play alongside her beyond the recording of the CD. Pelkey was brought on board first. Hes been a friend of mine since the third grade, as well as the drummer in my previous band, Prouty said. During this whole shabam, I was taking guitar lessons from Charles Low- ry, and had asked him if he had any students that had the skills to be in a serious band. He immediately said that Cody Nilsen was the guitar player I should be looking at. Prouty invited keyboard player Andy Covino from the garage band program to join, and once he agreed, the band was off and running. The band members claim a wide variety influences. Prouty said she is most influ- enced by her father and Evanescences Amy Lee. Guitarist Cody Nilson, 17, names clas- sic rock and blues artists like Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Robert Johnson and Son House as some of his major influences, while Pelkey veers more toward metal bands like Mon., July 19, at 7 p.m. in Ellis Park under the gazebo at York Beach. See parksandrec.yorkmaine.o SAMMIE HAYNES (www.sam- miehaynes.com) Tues., July 20, at 10:30 a.m., Cochecho. See www. cochechoartsfestival.or THE CASUAL SAXTET Wed., July 21, at 7 p.m. in Ellis Park under the gazebo at York Beach. See park- sandrec.yorkmaine.org. COMEBACK KIDS Thurs., July 22, at 7 p.m. in Ellis Park under the gazebo at York Beach. See parksan- drec.yorkmaine.org. THE DIGBEES (www.digbees. Playlists Slipknot, and keyboard player Andy Covino picks Ben Folds and Elton John. The Jessica Prouty Band recently won the Daddys Junky Music Roland Battle of the Bands and the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus Battle of the Bands, which earned the band a Gibson guitar, iPods, and the chance to record a professional music video. They were also the winners of the best song award at this years Notes for the Cure battle of the bands at Boston Childrens Hospital. For the future, the band would like to start playing larger venues and build their fan base. Wed love to get some promotional deals, and wed like to continue the trend of opening for bigger acts, Prouty said. For now, theyll continue playing shows and just being teenagers playing sports, writ- ing, and hanging out with friends. Prouty is keeping her sights on a career in music. I get my motivation from the love of my family and my passion for music, she said. The Jessica Prouty Band will Jessica Prouty Band. Courtesy Photo. play at the Hampton Beach Seashell Stage on July 19 and at the Stratham Fair on July 24 at noon. Their new album, Time to Escape, is available from iTunes and Amazon. Vanna, Safe to Say We Are the Union, Ourcore Andy Covinos playlist Ben Folds, Zak and Sara Defeater, Wake Up Close Your Eyes Defeater, The Bite Defeater, The Sting Emarosa, The Past Should Stay Dead Four Year Strong, Paul Reveres Midnight Ride (church office and Fellowship Hall after church), $15 at the door. CROOKED STILL, nu-folk bluegrass, Wed., July21, at 7 p.m., Prescott Park, $8. Comedy Bob Marley, Fri., July 16, at 8 p.m., Blue Ocean Paula Poundstone, Fri., July 23, and Sat., July 24, at 8 p.m., Jona- thans Comedy show, Sat., July 24, at Kelleys Row Brian Regan, Sat., July 24, at Casino Ballroom Jessica Proutys playlist: Five Finger Death Punch, Bad Company Halestorm, Familiar Taste of Poison Theory of a Deadman, No Surprise Sick Puppies, Anywhere But Here Crossfade, So Far Away Cody Nilsons playlist: Robbin Ford, Dont Deny Our Love Stevie Ray Vaughn, Crossfire Howling Wolf, Forty-four Electric Flag, Groovin is Easy Defeater, Red, White and Blues Cam Pelkeys playlist: Airway, Find It All Attack Attack!, AC-130 Set Your Goals, Last Straw Cyan Magenta Yellow Black MARY KAYE & PROFESSOR VON WIENERSCHITZEL 5:30- 6:30 p.m. on Sat. July 17, on Pleasant St. in Portsmouth, followed by The Little Red Wagon Tour (UNH Depart- ment of Theatre & Dance) from 7:30- 8:15 p.m. Street reopens at 9 p.m. AMHERST TOWN BAND Sat., July 17, at 7 p.m. in Ellis Park under the gazebo at York Beach. See park- sandrec.yorkmaine.org. WINDHAM SWING BAND Sun., July 18, at 7 p.m. in Ellis Park under the gazebo at York Beach. See park- sandrec.yorkmaine.org. DICK KAPLAN JAZZ BAND com) Thurs., July 22, at noon, may not bring alcohol into the park Cochecho. See www.cochechoarts- or concerts). Admission costs $8 for festival.org. ages 13 to adult, $2 for ages 3-12, free for children under 3, with dis- Other music counts for SSC members. Gates open & nightlife events at 5 p.m. for dining; music begins at MUSIC BY THE SEA concert 6 p.m. July 15: Johnny Wad and the series hosted by Seacoast Science Cash plays blues-country-rock. July Center (570 Ocean Blvd., Rye, 603- 22: Entrain plays rock-blues-calyp- 436-8043, seacoastsciencecenter. so-ska-zydeco-jazz-funk July 29: org) on Thursday evenings in July. Jumbo Circus Peanuts plays Mardis Bring a beach blanket or chair. Gras-style big band music. Enjoy hot off-the-grill fare, snacks REV. BOB THPOMSON, gospel, and ice cream treats. Adults can visit jazz and blues, on Sat., July 17, at 7:30 the Lobster Trap and enjoy an ice p.m., at Rye Congregational Church, cold beer or a glass of wine (visitors 964-4061. Tickets cost $12 in pre-sale 19 Summer in a Bottle Friday, July 30 TH , 2010 5:308:00p.m. Tickets: $ 35 per person Candia Woods Candia NH Wine and beer tasting featuring Hors doeuvresDoor PrizesRaffle Win a set of Adirondack chairs donated by Child Health Services Presents Must be at least 21 years old to attend www.childhealthservices 603-296-9217 063307 063373 Artwork courtesy of Melissa McLeod Media Sponsor: Page 19 July 15 - 21, 2010 Seacoast Hippo
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Hippo SEACOAST 5 Bike the coast Author Linda Chestney offers you another way to enjoy the beach with her book Bicycling New Hampshires Seacoast. She offers some tips for day trippers to reporter Ellen Stuart. HippoStaff Editorial Executive Editor Amy Diaz, adiazhippopres ext. 29 Contributing Edito
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Ongoing EvEnTS TO CHECK OuT JuLy 15 - 21, 2010, And BEyOnd THIS WEEK Saturday, July 17 4 The Music by the Sea concert series host- ed by Seacoast Science Center (570 Ocean Blvd., Rye, 603-436-8043, seacoastscience- center.org) continues on Thursday evenings in July. On July 15, Johnny Wad and the C
Exercise and ice cream A ride with some interesting history is the Breakfast Hill ride, which takes riders through Green- land and past the Breakfast Hill Country Club. Many golfers might know this spot, but probably very few know where its name comes from. Chestney tracked down Greenland resident h
Loves what you make it newshippopress.com ARTS Miles Burns. Courtesy photo. Youll fall for the music in this Players Ring revue By Ellen Stuart An evening of love songs might sound like an especially sappy date until you realize that while these songs are about love, theyre more likely to be about
in downtown Portsmouth on the first Friday of each month, 5 to 8 p.m. See www.artroundtown.org. PETITE ART IN THE PARK The Seacoast Science Center will hold Petite Art in the Park through July 18. Petite Art in the Park is part of a week-long celebration at the Center, entitled Art in Nature. Peti
Run, or just cheer, at the 20th annual Jason Hussey 5K, now called Summer Fun & Jasons Run, at Greenland Central School, 70 Post Road, Greenland, on Saturday, July 17, at 6 p.m. Race registration is onsite between 4:30 and 5:30 p.m., $20 for adults, $10 for children under 12 (advance registration on
seacoastsciencecenter.o Water Country 2300 Lafayette Road, Portsmouth, 603-427-1112, watercountry.com Yorks Wild Kingdom Rt. 1, York Beach, Maine, 207-363-4911, www.yorkzoo.com MORNING ADVENTURE events at Museums of Old York (oldyork.org) offer children of various ages three hours of fun and lea
10 Family events for this weekend Let the Fourth of July celebration continue at the American Independence Festival on Saturday, July 17, at The American Independence Museum (One Governors Lane, Exeter), from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost is $7 per person, free for children under 10. Family- friendly even
11 the John Paul Jones House in Ports- mouth. UNDERBELLY TOUR a one- hour walking tour of the grittier history of Portsmouth. Meets at the Rusty Hammer, at the corner of Pleasant and State street, in July and August on Mondays and Saturdays 6 p.m. The tour is for adults only; $10 per person. Call 9
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14 Food events this week: Baked and frosted foodhippopress.com FOOD Old Stoves cupcakes in their second summer By Ellen Stuart Cupcakes make people smile might sound like a simplistic mission statement, but Deborah Mugherini, owner of the Old Stove Bake Shoppe in Portsmouth, has done her homework. A
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16 Garage Parking Private Courtyard Concierge Services ONE MONTH RENT FREE Ingredients Mention This Ad Receive a 2 nd Month Free! FOOD Foodie Rich Tango-Lowy helps you search the aisles Use better chocolate. A year ago, after our last day of class at Valrhona, several fellow chocolat- iers and I cro
17 DRINK Red, white and green A lot of wine, a little cash In this occasional series, well look at a red and a white, neither over $20 (and most under $15). This weeks red is the 2009 Don Miguel Gas- con Mendoza Malbec ($10.99). Another example of the popular Argentin- ean grape (specifically, in th
This week in music & comedy Our own Lilith By Michael Witthaus musichippopress.com HIPPO NITE vision shows like Dawsons Creek, and shes a regular at venues like the Holy Grail in Epping and Whippersnappers in Londonderry. All of these performers have a real pur- pose and a message in their music and
19 Escape velocity Jessica Prouty Band on tour newshippopress.com nite By Ellen Stuart They might not be able to play in bars, or even 18+ venues, just yet, but the teenage members of the Jessica Prouty Band have already come a long way from the garage. The heavy rock band, which will be making seve
MUSIC THIS WEEK & Restaurant Listings Dover Brick House 2 Orchard St., 603-749-3838, www.doverbrickhouse.com 11th Frame Bar 887 B Central Ave., 603-742-9632 Ear Craft Music 432 Central Ave., 603-749- 3138, www.earcraftmusic.com Furys Publick House 312 DW Highway, 603-617- 3633, furyspublickhouse.com
21 Barnacle Billys Perkins Cove, 207-646-5575, www.barnbilly.com Beach Fire Bar and Grill 658 Main St., 207-646-8998 Bintliffs 335 Main St., 207-646-3111, www.bintliffsogunquit.c Five-O Shore Road, 50 Shore Road, 207-646-5001, www.five-oshoreroad.com Front Porch Cafe Lounge & Piano Bar 9 Shore Road,
FILM 22 REVIEWS BY AMY DI to the dreamer. If the dreamer realizes theyre dreaming, it can put an end to the heist (or in this case, the implan- tation). And, for this particular plan to work, all the dream levels have to lead Fischer to something he believes is a true realization. To achieve this, t
23 Jonesin Crosswords Across 1 Fictional dieter Jack 6 May honoree 9 Hutt in the Star Wars series 14 Refrain heard with animal noises 15 Lawyers gp. 16 Company that makes Dial Up mascara 17 Dont buy it, in a way 18 Peppermint Patty, to Marcie 19 Hangmans knot 20 ___ all come out in the wash 21 Freez
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