Arlene Boumel (Boumel House Concerts): General Info
Member Since
11/24/2006
Band Members
Arlene Boumel - acoustic guitar and vocals
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The following songs were recorded live at RMMGA Gathering open mic in Wimberley, Texas - October 2009:
Gulf Coast Highway (Nanci Griffith) - performed with Joe Jordan
Morning Song for Sally (Jerry Jeff Walker)
If I Needed You (Townes Van Zandt)
Until It's Time For You To Go (Buffy Sainte-Marie) - performed with Stan Milam
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The following songs were written and performed by Arlene Boumel:
River - written in 2008, in loving memory of Steve Glickstein
Sweet Child of Mine - written in 2007 for my son, in celebration of the upcoming birth of my granddaughter
Time and Space - written in 2004
Tsunami - written in January 2005
Artists who have performed at my House Concert Series:
NEW LAST RIGHTS..... JERRY EPSTEIN..... HOWARD EMERSON..... PAUL ASBELL..... STEVE WILDEY..... JOHN BLOSSER..... CARRIE HAMBY with DAVID LEPORATI..... FREEBO..... JIM PHOTOGLO..... LARRY PATTIS..... STEVE GLICKSTEIN..... SAM PACETTI..... GABE VALLA..... DEBRA COWAN..... STACEY EARLE & MARK STUART..... DAVID FEDER..... ACOUSTIC EIDOLON..... WORK O' THE WEAVERS..... BROOKS WILLIAMS..... KAREN MAL..... KEN GAINES..... BLUEHOUSE..... SARAH LEE GUTHRIE & JOHNNY IRION..... JACK WILLIAMS..... TR RITCHIE..... COSY SHERIDAN..... WIL MARING & ROBERT BOWLIN..... CORMAC McCARTHY..... ROD PICOTT & AMANDA SHIRES..... JAMES DURST..... JIM SCOTT..... MICHAEL SMITH..... BILL & KATE ISLES.....DOUG SPEARS..... MICHAEL CHAPDELAINE..... HUNGRYTOWN (REBECCA HALL & KEN ANDERSON)..... ORRIN STAR..... RONNY COX..... BILL STAINES..... GOVE SCRIVENOR..... MARK ERELLI
Photos from some of my House Concerts:
Influences
Pete Seeger, Woody Guthrie, the Weavers, Leadbelly, Odetta, Joan Baez, Joni Mitchell, Judy Collins, Kate Wolf, Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, Phil Ochs, Carole King, Tom Paxton, Tom Rush, Dave Van Ronk, Ian and Sylvia, Tim Hardin, Janis Ian, Peter Paul and Mary, Richard and Mimi Farina, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Donovan, the Kingston Trio, Simon and Garfunkel, Jackson Browne, the Carter Family, John Denver, Gordon Lightfoot, James Taylor, Steve Earle, Dougie MacLean... and there are so many more.
Sounds Like
I am often told I sound like Buffy Sainte Marie. (I should only be that lucky). I think it's the vibrato... but hers was her trademark and mine is pure nerves.
The video below was recorded at one of my first open mics, at an RMMGA gathering in Wimberley, Texas in October 2005. I was backed up (as always) by my closest friend, Steve Glickstein... who always provided incredible support and encouragement to me. This song ("Caledonia", written by Dougie MacLean) will forever remind me of Steve, and I post it here in his memory.
I've been sitting around the campfire, playing folk music since I was a kid at summer camp in the late 50's and early 60's. George Britton, one of the founders of the Philadelphia Folksong Society, introduced me to folk music and taught me to play as a child. What an incredible man! Most of the music I have always loved (and still play) is from the folk revival era of the 60's. I am only a very amateur musician (in my real life I am a psychotherapist), but it's something that has always been a big part of my life. I enjoy listening to all types of folk/acoustic music, including traditional ballads, celtic, folk-revival, singer-songwriter, fingerstyle guitar, and bluegrass.
I am currently serving as President of the Broward Folk Club. And am actively involved with RMMGA and attend their musical gatherings. I have also been presenting monthly House Concerts in my home since 2004. (Check out my concert schedule.) These activities have provided me with wonderful opportunities to meet all sorts of inspirational musicians. Lucky me.
I have owned and played the same guitar since I bought it in 1971... a Martin D-18. I love it and it works just fine for me. I don't get much opportunity to "play out"... just the occasional Song Swap or open mic. I am only newly dabbling in songwriting (you can listen to my meager attempts). I stopped playing for many years... too busy with work and raising family. We've raised two wonderful sons, both of whom make me very proud... have a lovely daughter-in-law... and on May 12, 2007, became grandparents to a beautiful baby girl, Leah Victoria. My song, "Sweet Child of Mine," was written for my son in celebration of Leah's approaching birth.
Kol Isha... it means "A Woman's Voice" (in Hebrew). It has to do with singing... but to me it is also about speaking out, social action, letting our voices be heard.
On September 16, 2007... my closest friend... and biggest musical influence... Steve Glickstein, died suddenly and unexpectedly of a heart attack. I think of him and miss him every day. Please read my blog about Steve. My song, "River," was written for Steve.
Really nice to meet you Arlene. Thanks for your friendship. Hopefully we'll get to meet in person.. in this beautiful warm sunny State of Florida. Michelle
Hey Arlene, Spring has sprung and I just wanted to spring by and say Hi! Hope you are well and that you have a good Easter holiday, if you get time off!!! Speak soon. Cx
Methinks I'll find my way to your little part of the globe soon, Sweetie. That's a promise, not a threat!! Happy St. Valentine's Day. I hope lots of love and light comes your way!!! Slainte.
