ATWS Podcast #66: Scott Balsai

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Scott Balsai is an fingerstyle acoustic guitarist from Pocatello, Idaho. He spent his first 27 years in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania before through hiking the Appalachian Trail and then heading west. A guitarist his whole life, Scott didn’t begin recording his music until the late 1990s. His third and latest album Reflections of Maple and Mahogany: A Musical Diary includes original compositions that span the last 35 years. Scott was visiting Pennsylvania this summer and stopped by Lancaster for a chat about his latest album and his musical journey.
Creative Works of Lancaster return to Musser Park for their Works in the Park free outdoor summer play. This year they will be producing Room Service on August 9, 10, and 11. To help raise funds to keep these summer shows free and open to the public, Creative Works has launched a Kickstarter campaign. To learn how you can help make this project a reality, visit the Room Service page at Kickstarter.com.
Mark your calendars for the following summer concerts in Lancaster!

• Sat. July 14, 6pm ($5 – kids free) Music in the Orchard at Hans Herr House featuring Indian Summer Jars and Fire in the Glen
• Fri. July 20, 6pm (FREE) Wood Stove House Stage @ Lemon Street Market featuring Jordan Rast
• Sat. July 28, 6pm ($5 – kids free) Music in the Orchard at Hans Her House featuring Dave Lefever and Waitin on a Train

Around the Wood Stove is a production of the Wood Stove House and is hosted by Jason Mundok. Support for Around the Wood Stove comes from Lemon Street Market at 241 W. Lemon St, Lancaster, PA.

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