Patrick Fitzsimmons to sing at Stanhope House

Stanhope - Singer/songwriter Patrick Fitzsimmons will perform at the Stanhope House in Stanhope at 9 p.m. on Saturday, June 3. He will be accompanied by an ensemble made up of cello, violin, percussion, keyboard and upright bass. The performance will celebrate the release of his fourth CD, “Live 2005 The Birthday Shows,” recorded live in New Jersey in November. It is Fitzsimmons’ first live CD. Fitzsimmons, who has been called “one of the most captivating songwriters out there today” by Relix Magazine, has shared the stage with some of the biggest names in acoustic music, including Ellis Paul, Cliff Eberhardt, Steve Forbert, Lucy Kaplansky and Roger McGuinn. Originally from New Jersey, Fitzsimmons was signed to RCA Records with the folk-rock band From Good Homes in the late ‘90s. Later he moved to Vermont and started a solo career. For information on Fitzsimmons and his music, log on to patrickfitzsimmons.net. Advance tickets can be purchased for $12 on the Web site. Advance tickets can also be purchased by calling 973-347-0458. Tickets will be $15 at the door. The Stanhope House is now a non-smoking venue and is located at 45 Main St., Stanhope. For information, log on to stanhopehouse.com.