ACCOLADES
Nice things that artists and concert-goers write to us.
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Hi Laurie. Thanks so much for having us again last January. Studio E is an awesome experience for the artist as well as the audience. It's a luxuroius gig to be able to play for such wonderful, appreciative people. The BIG meal is pretty damn awesome as well! You guys really know how to spoil us.
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| Loved the show, loved the venue and love being part of music in such an intimate way. Keep up the good work and will see you soon. Gerry 2/19/08 |
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Laurie, Thanks for much for your many years of service to out community of music-lovers! I'm looking forward to once again seeing Eliza at Studio E! ~Karen January 16, 2008 |
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| Laurie, We had a great time. You really have created more than a music venue. You've created community which is far more important. What a great feeling in that room last night. Steve Seskin January 12, 2008 |
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Dear Laurie, When I first experienced Studio E (Steve Seskin, Craig Carothers and Don Henry in Jan 07), I felt such pleasure! At last, a small intimate venue removing the barrier without pretension: great music up close and personal. My husband and I have attended at least a dozen concerts since.
I feel as though I’ve rediscovered the Ash Grove of my teens where a few of us would go after school and sometimes be allowed to push a broom to sweep the sawdust off the floor while the likes of Doc Watson, Taj Mahal, Brownie Terry and Sonny McGee practiced up for their evening gigs.
Thanks Laurie for what you do! There’s no place I’d rather listen to music. And, the music you’re bringing to Sonoma County satisfies way down deep!
Devra Sebastopol , CA October, 2007 |
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| Hi
Laurie,
Just wanted to say that Studio E is such a gift to the county. And
thanks for all your creative and brave work in bring it here.
Cheers,
Diane October, 2007 |
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| Hi Laurie
Just wanted to tell you what a wonderful time we three had at the Jimmie La Fave show. Thank you for doing what you do. One of the Humboldt Honeys,
Dona September, 2007 |
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| Thanks for keeping the music and Studio E alive - such an incredible venue and with such true spirit to the music. So few things in life are worth that much trouble ! Thanks again, Lynda Sebastopol August, 2007 |
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| To be able to enjoy a great concert of original music without the aid of ear plugs in a space as nice as yours was such a joy, your sound man is great! Peace, Xander August, 2007 |
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| Thanks for bringing Gove Scrivenor to Studio E. I saw him in 1978 at the Inn of the Beginning and he was a great inspiration to me and my playing at that time. It was great to see him again after all these years. I've been to several of your concerts at Studio E. Everyone of them has been great. It's the best venue in Sonoma County and there are some good ones, but you're the best. Sincerely,
Dave Hamilton
Sonoma Mountain Band
May, 2007 Charlene and I just love the shows you are putting on out at Studio E. Great artists at a great venue. I think you're doing a great job and providing a great service for the West County. Keep up the good work. Rick May, 2007 |
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| A Review of a Sonoma County Gem By Janet Dove Sonoma County Folk Society July, 2006 STUDIO E! Wow! the quality of music you can find here in Sonoma County! Schaef-Abel Productions recently brought Slaid Cleaves to Studio E near Sebastopol, and what a treat for those who braved the heat and backroads on a recent Sunday Evening! Slaid delivered his obscure and delightful collection of songs in a personal, easy-going manner, with a rich yet gentle voice, and two outstanding musicians playing along. Cleaves is an important folksinger of our time, coming up with songs no one else seems to know, and selecting only tunes that have touched him in a personal way. If you ever get a chance to hear him (live or CD), you won't be disappointed. And, the bottom line is . . . check out upcoming concerts at Studio E on www.northbaylive.com. Schaef-Abel Productions has once again proven that they "know how to pick 'em." |
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| Dear
Laurie and Greg,
Thanks so much for putting together so many great shows at Studio E!
Every show I have attended has been great! I always check the website.
My only complaint is that there isn't a live show every weekend! Thanks
for making this little gem available to all of us. You are awesome.
Karen
Sebastopol May, 2007 Dear Laurie and Greg,
Thank you also for making me so welcome into this new country I now call home, and for following your musical bliss so passionately.
February, 2006 We
of whiz-bang string-band The Waybacks
have nothing but great things to say about Laurie Schaeffer. We have worked
with hundreds of promoters and bookers all over North America and Australia
and Laurie truly is among the cream of that crop. She's a pleasure to
work with, she knows her audiences and venues, and best of all, by our
lights, she puts Butts In Seats for her THE
WAYBACKS November, 2004 I
just wanted to thank you again for your support of live music. The show
last night was so wonderful. I didn't think any venue could be as comfortable
as the old Palms, but Studio E certainly is. Folks like you and your colleagues
make my world, and the world in general, a
Davis, CA January, 2005 Hi
Laurie, Sonoma County, CA January, 2005 |
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| The show and venue were wonderful! I've seen Billy Joe Shaver enough to know he was very moved by the reception he got. He threw in a few songs he doesn't regularly do (Old Five and Dimers . . . Son of Calvary . . . Hearts A Bustin') because he liked the audience so much. Deborah September 2005 Davis, CA |
| We saw Larry
Hosford and Nina Gerber at Studio E recently. I've got to
tell you, we had such a nice time. It reminded me of the good ol’
days in Sonoma County when the music scene was fresh and new, and the venues
were intimate. The laid-back atmosphere and excellent sound system at the
Studio made for a wonderful evening. Look forward to doing it again.
Thanks and keep the music alive.
Scott and Carol Sonoma County, CA October, 2004 |
Laurie: What a great show it was last night! Thanks so much for hosting such an intimate evening of great music. I'm always saying, it's all about the music as, indeed, it was last night. You are obviously of the same mind. We need more of you. You are, like Audrey (Auld) said, "the power of one." Blessings and Thanks,
Allyson Paige October 25, 2004 Sonoma County, CA
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| Laurie, I really enjoyed seeing Audrey Auld and Bill Chambers last weekend. I think, in Studio E, you have the intimacy of a house concert with the excellent sound and lighting of a club. Not only is the space at Studio E just right, you can put your feet up on the stage, just like the old Palms. Very comforting.
Thank you, Ed October 30, 2004 Sonoma County, CA |
What
great places for special music! John November 4, 2004 Sonoma County, CA |
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Lloyd (Maines)
is almost a legend, and I knew Terri (Hendrix)
was terrific, but I had never seen her live. It was a double bonus to
see her at such a wonderful place. If we had been any more intimate I
would have to meet her parents!
November, 2005 Sonoma County, CA |
Thanks so much for putting the concert together with Audrey Mezera and Nina Gerber. You have really created a great venue for musicians, songwriters and singers! Peter December, 2005 Sebastopol, CA |
You and Greg
really pulled off a good one last night. Pam and I are still talking about
what we feel was one of the all time best shows we have ever seen anytime,
anywhere, anybody. Both Audrey (Auld Mezera)
and Nina (Gerber) appeared to be in top form and we
were thoroughly delighted with them and Scott
Gerber (!!!). Nina's "Imagine" is still resonating. My,
my, my . . .
Dean & Pam December 4, 2005 Santa Rosa, CA |
| I loved the performance and Studio E. What a warm inviting place to hear someone perform. Thanks! Carol November, 2005 Sebastopol, CA |
A friend took me to STUDIO E to see Audrey Auld Mezera and Nina Gerber as a birthday present to me. Now my ears actually salivate when my eyes look at your website for upcoming shows. Barbara January, 2006 Forestville, CA |
| "Great night; great music; great people. The spontaneous singalongs were almost like angels singing in church!" Ron April 23, 2006 Santa
Rosa, CA |
We're looking forward
to your show Saturday.
As always, thanks so much for putting these shows together. Believe it or not, your shows are one reason I haven't retired and moved to Oregon. Dr. Miller April, 2006 Petaluma, CA |