Performance Dates
Upcoming Performances
For updates on Jim Skinger's performances, please send an email to jamesfskinger@comcast.net
| DATE | VENUE | CITY / STATE | Description |
| Saturday May 20, 2023 | St. Luke's Episcopal Church | 68 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY | Jim and Calude's Program will include favorites from the American Song Book by Miles Davis, Duke Ellington, Tommy Wolf and a wide variety of music from the exotic melodies and rhythms of Brazil. Special guests Lucy Banner, one of the most in demand pianists on Cape Cod, and the amazing trumpet of Joe Stamboni will join Jim and Claude. |
| Sunday March 22, 2020 | Hingham Library | 66 Leavitt St, Hingham, MA | At 3:00 PM Jim Skinger and LeeAnn McKenna are presenting a program of Guitar and Flute music at the Hingham Library located in the beautiful seaside town of Hingham, Mass. |
| Sunday October 20, 2019 | Sandwich Town Hall | 130 Main Street Sandwich, MA | Open Mic Classical will showcase CMC member Jim Skinger with Beverly DiPaolo, Vicki Goldsmith and CMC member Christian Holleck in performance of Jim Skinger’s original compositions. Danish publisher, Bergmann Editions, has recently published a collection of Jim’s solo guitar compositions entitled “Silver Linings”. |
| Saturday April 30, 2016 | Pilgrim Church of Duxbury | Duxbury, MA | Guitar and Cello concert at the Pilgrim church of Duxbury 404 Washington Street on April 30th at 3:00 PM. Guitarists John Williams, Jim Skinger and John Dirac with special guest cellist Erin Eno. |
| Saturday April 2, 2016 | Cape Cod Media Center | Dennisport, MA | Jo Mary Pontes and Jim Skinger will be participating and performing at the Cape Cod Media Center on Saturday April 2nd located at Shad Hole Road in Dennisport, MA. Jim’s original compositions will be featured as part of the composer’s competition. |
| Sunday January 11, 2015 | St. Luke's Church | Katonah, NY | The concert will feature solos, duets, a jazz quartet, and five original compositions by Jim Skinger, who describes his music as “classical in nature with a jazz harmonic structure.” He adds: “I suppose you could say that my music has been inspired by the musicians and friends from my performing and travels. The artists and friends who have joined forces for this concert will bring a special combination of talent and we will together create a unique experience." All musicians are donating their time and talent for the fundraiser, and will be available afterwards at the reception. |
| Thursday April 11, 2013 | The Home of Rita and Barry Schaffer | South Salem, NY | Visiting New York from the Czech Republic, Vladislav Blaha presents: A Concert of Classical Guitar. Enjoy a wonderful evening of music by one of Europe's finest guitarists Hosted by Rita and Barry Schaffer. Thursday, Apr 11 at 7 pm 8 Boutonville Road, South Salem NY Suggested donation $20.00 R.S.V.P. Rita Schaffer: 914 763-8149 Pat Skinger: 914 232-9200 Wine and cheese reception following the concert |
| Wednesday December 5, 2012 | The Katonah Presbyterian Church | Katonah, NY | Ericka Schlenkermann and I will perform a flute and guitar program for the Women's Club at the Presbyterian Church at 8:00 PM. |
| Saturday November 10, 2012 | The Katonah Museum | Katonah, NY | Our Jazz trio "JADE" will be performing at the Katonah Museum from 6 -7. The Library will host a silent art auction to benefit the Country Children's Center. |
| Wednesday August 8, 2012 | The International Guitar Festival | Brno, Czech Republic | |
| Friday August 3, 2012 | The International Festival celebrating German and Jewish Culture | Trebic, Czech Republic | The International Festival celebrating German and Jewish Culture in the historic town of Trebic, Czech Republic. |
| Thursday July 19, 2012 | Lyndhurst Mansion Carriage House | Tarrytown, NY | Show starts at 7:00 PM. Admission is $15 per person. Click here for more info. |
| Saturday June 16, 2012 | Congregation Adath Israel | Newtown, CT | Jim Skinger, guitarist from Goldens Bridge NY, is the leader of the group which also includes Keyboardist: Doug Malfer, Bassist: Claude Preece and Flutist/Saxophonist: Ericka Schlenkermann. Mr. Skinger has performed at Carnegie Hall, Royal Festival Hall, London, and throughout Europe as well as locally. This summer he will be performing in the Czech Republic.
Organizer Rita Frost ,of Newtown, is so excited to bring "Jade" to our town. "Wow the group’s finger snapping rhythms captivate you so , that your body can't stop swinging and swaying! Their Brazilian numbers are particularly compelling. The group is very accomplished and are classically trained as well." When asked about their name, Skinger explains "Jade is a precious stone and that is what I think of my musicians. To have this much talent in one ensemble is quite rare and precious." Skinger has also taught at Clark University and SUNY Purchase.
Tickets can be purchased at Dunkin’ Donuts, Queen St. Newtown or by calling co-chairs: Bonnie at 203-459-0089 or Rita 203-426-8787. Please send checks payable to “Congregation Adath Israel” c/o Bonnie Goldstein, 37 Flint Ridge Road, Monroe, Ct. 06468. Or, online: www.adath.ticketleap.com |
| Sunday January 29, 2012 | St. James Episcopal Church | North Salem, NY | Winter Nights and Rainbow Days Benefit Concert. The concert will begin at 3PM. Click here for more info. |
| Sunday March 20, 2011 | St. James Episcopal Church | North Salem, NY | Spring Celebration with the Jim Skinger Chamber Quartet. Click here for more info. |
| Wednesday December 8, 2010 | Katonah Presbyterian Church | Katonah, NY | An evening Christmas Concert at the Katonah Presbyterian Church |
| Sunday December 5, 2010 | South Salem Presbyterian Church | South Salem, NY | The Annual Lewisboro Christmas Concert at the South Salem Presbyterian Church begins at 3:00 PM |
| Saturday October 16, 2010 | Jim Skinger Trio Performing at the Children's County Center | Yorktown, NY | Performance starts at 5:00 PM and goes until 7:00 PM. The trio is - Claude Preece on Bass, Doug Malfer on Keyboard, and Jim Skinger on Guitar. The Trio is noted for its outstanding musicianship and energetic performances of Jazz, Standards and Brazilian music. At 7:00, an art auction will take place to benefit the Country Children's Scholarship Fund. The auction is open to the public. The Center is located at 862 Kitchawan Rd (Rt. 234) Yorktown, NY. For further information contact Bill Danreano at 914-242-0520 |
| Saturday September 25, 2010 | Jim Skinger Trio Performing at the Katonah Street Festival | Katonah, NY | Performance starts at 12:30 PM. The trio is - Claude Preece on Bass, Doug Malfer on Keyboard, and Jim Skinger on Guitar |
| Friday April 9, 2010 | Conservatorio "Pollini" | Paduova, Italy | Jim will be teaching a music class at the Conservatorio “Pollini” |
| Sunday April 4, 2010 | TBA | Walsrode, Germany | |
| Sunday March 28, 2010 | Rust International Guitar Festival | Austria |
For updates on Jim Skinger's performances, please send an email to jamesfskinger@comcast.net