CALLICOON — Building from his existing rock ’n roll programs such as his popular British Invasion show, Alex Prizgintas is preparing his latest electric cello show to resonate at the heart of Sullivan County’s rich cultural history. “Woodstock: 1969 has been an exciting journey” says Prizgintas, whose shows in Sullivan County have been featured by libraries in Mamakating, Monticello, and Liberty. “Though some classics from existing shows will be featured in this new program, the bulk of material being presented is fresh and new, covering the depth of artists featured at the Woodstock Festival. Among those I am excited to share, especially with a unique electric cello sound, include the musicians Joe Cocker, Janis Joplin, The Who, Blood, Sweat & Tears, Jefferson Airplane, Mountain, and Credence Clearwater Revival.” What has perhaps been even more exciting in this journey is crafting the historical narrations which accompany each selection, to blend history and harmony. This allows Alex to bring in a few artists that, while not present at Woodstock such as Joni Mitchell, contributed in important ways to the sentiments of that era.

The unique sound of Alex Prizgintas and his amplified cello will be part of the Western Sullivan Public Library’s Delaware Free Branch in Callicoon, NY on Saturday, July 12th at 1:00 PM. Classically trained, he employs non-classical tools like distortion, delay, and the iconic “wah-wah” guitar pedals symbolic of 1960s Rock n’ Roll bands--all in conjunction with a looping station. Equally comfortable with intimate and stadium settings, Alex is able to craft his own wall-of-sound through his 1,000 watt amp. Accompanied with a narration that reveal some of the back stories of baroque, jazz, folk, and Rock n’ Roll classics, he immerses his audience in a journey through musical his