Over the years, we've noted that First Friday Artwalks here on Beautiful Bainbridge Island can take many forms: bustling and jolly at the holidays, sedate and serious, even drowsy on occasions, especially when one of our trademark Northwest monsoons blows through. Things can get quiet - or crazy - very quickly. We never know, really, what to expect. But this past Friday had a new feeling, something a little different, that we couldn't pin down at first. We've attempted to analyze this vibe, however, and finally came up with an appropriate descriptor.
Relaxed.
Sort of a Parisien Boulevardier kind of relaxed, wherein the townfolk Art-Strolled rather than Art-Walked. Perhaps had a sip of wine here and there, perhaps nibbled on hors d'oeuvres or little chocolate Easter eggs, then entered the Gallery to the gentle tones of an acoustic guitar, and suddenly exhaled. Relaxed.
Ah-ha, that's what made the difference: Peter Spencer and his guitar.
Peter began the evening with a string of wonderfully executed instrumentals, treating us to tunes ranging from the Beatles and Simon and Garfunkel to Pachelbel's Canon in D. Once the audience was sufficiently entranced he switched to soulful, bluesy vocals, keeping the mood mellow, casual, Art-Strolly.
Relaxed.
We loved it. Everyone loved it.
Keep an eye on this blog as we announce more musical events with Peter and other local musicians. You're going to want to save the dates!
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