Yesterday - NERFA Came To Me

Subject: Yesterday - NERFA Came To Me
From: Rabbi-Sol
Date: 08 Nov 07 - 08:36 PM

As the chairman and booking person for the Borderline Folk Music Club of Rockland County, NY I receive approximately 5 submissions per week from performers looking to play our venue.

Last week I was contacted by a singer songwriter from Toronto, named Lenore, who had previously sent me a CD that I was very impressed with. I wanted to hear her perform live before I could consider booking her. She asked if I would be at NERFA where she was showcasing. I told her that because I am an Orthodox Jew I would have a problem attending NERFA because of kosher food restrictions and performances that would take place on the Jewish sabbath.

Since I could not attend NERFA she showed up at my house yesterday and spent 3 hours with us. She voluntarily performed a 45 minute set for just Fay and myself in our living room. Lenore is a gifted songwriter and a fantastic performer. Her songs, although serious, have a refreshing twist of humor in them. The title of her CD is "Another Life".

I urge anybody who is anywhere near where this woman is performing to make a special effort to go and see her live. We will be booking her at the Borderline sometimes next year.

                                                       SOL

Subject: RE: Yesterday - NERFA Came To Me
From: michaelr
Date: 08 Nov 07 - 09:15 PM

Does Lenore have a second name? And what is NERFA?

Cheers,
Michael

Subject: RE: Yesterday - NERFA Came To Me
From: Rabbi-Sol
Date: 08 Nov 07 - 11:13 PM

She performs only under the name "Lenore". For the record, her second name is Elaine but she does not use it when billing herself as a performer.

NERFA= North East Regional Folk Alliance, taking place this weekend at Kutsher's Country Club in Monticello, NY. Performers and their agents showcase their talents to potential concert promoters and venues.
                                                      SOL

Subject: RE: Yesterday - NERFA Came To Me
From: Beer
Date: 08 Nov 07 - 11:23 PM

SOl, does shew have a web site? I have been holding a festival in the Quebec area and an always interested in new/unknown talent. Can you give more information?
Beer (adrien)

Subject: RE: Yesterday - NERFA Came To Me
From: Rabbi-Sol
Date: 09 Nov 07 - 01:10 PM

www.lenore.com

www.myspace.com/lenorecanada

www.sonicbids.com/lenore

You can hear some of her songs on the myspace site.
Tell her that Sol Zeller referred you.

                                             SOL

Subject: RE: Yesterday - NERFA Came To Me
From: WFDU - Ron Olesko
Date: 10 Nov 07 - 12:23 AM

I'm attending NERFA. Yes, they do have performances on the Sabbath - but it is at Kutshers which is kosher.

I know Lenore and she writes some wonderful songs.

Subject: RE: Yesterday - NERFA Came To Me
From: Rabbi-Sol
Date: 10 Nov 07 - 06:52 PM

There are degrees of kosher.

Kutsher's does not meet the strict Orthodox standards of Glatt Kosher which I adhere to.

                                                       SOL

Subject: RE: Yesterday - NERFA Came To Me
From: WFDU - Ron Olesko
Date: 11 Nov 07 - 01:59 PM

Understood. I just wanted to clarify as some people who might be able to attend.

Subject: RE: Yesterday - NERFA Came To Me
From: WFDU - Ron Olesko
Date: 16 Nov 07 - 07:22 PM

I posted some photos and my thoughts about this years conference on my website - www.ronolesko.blogspot.com