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Showing posts with label fiddle. Show all posts
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Tuesday, June 5, 2018
The Northeast Fiddlers Convention, June 9, Hancock Shaker Village
Sunday, June 5, 2016
2015 U.S. National Scottish Fiddle Champion Mari Black Returns to Somerville 6/13
On Monday, June 13, Mari Black…
2015 U.S. National Scottish Fiddle Champion
2014 Glenfiddich Scottish Fiddle Champion2014 Canadian Maritime Fiddle Champion2013 U.S. National Scottish Fiddle Champion
This will be notloB's and Mari's third collaboration.
While her solo shows combine selections from different genres and original pieces with diverse stylistic influences, Mari has also proven herself a master of many distinctive musical traditions in their pure form. She is the reigning Glenfiddich Scottish Fiddle Champion and Canadian Maritime Fiddle Champion, the 2013 U.S. National Scottish Fiddle Champion, the 2012 Canadian Maritime Fiddle Champion, the 2011 Canadian Open Novelty Champion, a 1st prize winner at the 2010 American Protégé International Piano and Strings Competition, and a 2-time winner at the ASTA (American String Teachers Association) Alternative Styles Awards. Mari’s recent performing career includes acclaimed performances at the Austin Celtic Festival (Austin, TX), the Yachats Celtic Festival (Yachats, OR), the Saltwater Celtic Festival (Portland, ME), the San Diego Folk Heritage Society (San Diego, CA), The Burren Backroom Series with Brian O’Donovan (Boston, MA), the International Festival del Accordion (Belo Horizonte, Brazil), Club Passim (Boston, MA), and more. She has been featured as a concert soloist with many New England orchestras including the New England String Ensemble and the Boston Virtuosi. No matter how big or small the show, Mari’s passion for sharing diverse music and the stories behind it continues to inspire every audience she connects with.
– Brian O’Donovan, host of WGBH radio’s “A Celtic Sojourn”
“Particularly impressive”
– The Boston Globe
“She is superb, inspiring, and unforgettable. Her magic is such that she sweeps audiences along with the sounds she and her instrument make.”
– Willie Ruff, Professor of Jazz and Artistic Director of the Ellington Fellowship Series, Yale University
Arrive as early as 6pm to enjoy the cafe's offerings, which include sandwiches/wraps, salads, coffee, teas and pastries as well as beer and wine.
Free parking in the back lot, on street (mind the signage) and two satellite lots.
MBTA: Arts at the Armory is approximately a 15 minute walk from Davis Square which is on the Red Line, or take either the 88 or 90 bus from Lechmere (Green Line) or Davis Square (Red Line). Get off at the Highland Avenue and Lowell Street stop. You can also get there from Sullivan Square (Orange Line) via the 90 bus. Get off at the Highland Avenue and Benton Road stop.
Bicycle: The Armory is four blocks from the Somerville Community Path.
Handicap accessible.
2014 Glenfiddich Scottish Fiddle Champion2014 Canadian Maritime Fiddle Champion2013 U.S. National Scottish Fiddle Champion
This will be notloB's and Mari's third collaboration.
While her solo shows combine selections from different genres and original pieces with diverse stylistic influences, Mari has also proven herself a master of many distinctive musical traditions in their pure form. She is the reigning Glenfiddich Scottish Fiddle Champion and Canadian Maritime Fiddle Champion, the 2013 U.S. National Scottish Fiddle Champion, the 2012 Canadian Maritime Fiddle Champion, the 2011 Canadian Open Novelty Champion, a 1st prize winner at the 2010 American Protégé International Piano and Strings Competition, and a 2-time winner at the ASTA (American String Teachers Association) Alternative Styles Awards. Mari’s recent performing career includes acclaimed performances at the Austin Celtic Festival (Austin, TX), the Yachats Celtic Festival (Yachats, OR), the Saltwater Celtic Festival (Portland, ME), the San Diego Folk Heritage Society (San Diego, CA), The Burren Backroom Series with Brian O’Donovan (Boston, MA), the International Festival del Accordion (Belo Horizonte, Brazil), Club Passim (Boston, MA), and more. She has been featured as a concert soloist with many New England orchestras including the New England String Ensemble and the Boston Virtuosi. No matter how big or small the show, Mari’s passion for sharing diverse music and the stories behind it continues to inspire every audience she connects with.
– Brian O’Donovan, host of WGBH radio’s “A Celtic Sojourn”
“Particularly impressive”
– The Boston Globe
“She is superb, inspiring, and unforgettable. Her magic is such that she sweeps audiences along with the sounds she and her instrument make.”
– Willie Ruff, Professor of Jazz and Artistic Director of the Ellington Fellowship Series, Yale University
Arrive as early as 6pm to enjoy the cafe's offerings, which include sandwiches/wraps, salads, coffee, teas and pastries as well as beer and wine.
Free parking in the back lot, on street (mind the signage) and two satellite lots.
MBTA: Arts at the Armory is approximately a 15 minute walk from Davis Square which is on the Red Line, or take either the 88 or 90 bus from Lechmere (Green Line) or Davis Square (Red Line). Get off at the Highland Avenue and Lowell Street stop. You can also get there from Sullivan Square (Orange Line) via the 90 bus. Get off at the Highland Avenue and Benton Road stop.
Bicycle: The Armory is four blocks from the Somerville Community Path.
Handicap accessible.
…will be presented in concert at the Cafe at Arts at the Armory, 191 Highland Ave., Somerville.
An internationally-recognized performer, Mari is equally at home in a wide variety of musical traditions, including Celtic, Canadian, and American fiddling, jazz, tango, klezmer, folk, and more. She has been featured at Celtic Highland Games, Argentine tango festivals, folk festivals, jazz concert series, and world-famous classical concert venues including Carnegie Hall. Mari has appeared with such diverse artists as Irish fiddle champion Liz Carroll, Americana master Mark O’Connor, and jazzman Willie Ruff. Her music has been heard on the BBC Radio Scotland’s “Take the Floor”, Fox and CBS morning news, NPR’s “Here and Now,” and WGBH Radio’s “A Celtic Sojourn”. An enthusiastic collector of passport stamps, Mari has played concerts in Brazil, Scotland, Canada, China, Korea, Zimbabwe, Hungary, Poland, the Czech Republic, Italy, and France, and she can’t wait for the next stop!
“One of the brightest young fiddlers around today”
Supporting Mary, the World Fiddle Ensemble is...
Max Newman has been surrounded by traditional music and dance from an early age, often traveling with his dad to local contra dances, Irish music sessions, and folk festivals in his home state of Alaska, before relocating to the Northeast. His dynamic mandolin playing provides lyrical counterpoint and improvisatory punch, and his guitar playing is rich, powerful, and nuanced. He also performs in Stringrays with Rodney Miller and Stuart Kenney. Max maintains a keen interest in the future of music and dance traditions. He worked as the Youth Projects Intern at CDSS, leading workshops and developing materials for dance organizers, callers, and musicians. He serves on the committee for Youth Dance Weekend, an event dedicated to developing leadership among the next generation of contra and English participants. And like his bandmates, he enjoys teaching and encourages prospective students to get in touch.
Jesse Williams prides himself on his musical depth AND breadth! He has performed and recorded internationally, including two Grammy Nominated Albums and six W.C. Handy nominated albums. He has played with Bucky Pizzarelli, Howard Alden, Duke Robillard, Jay McShann, Al Kooper, Jay Giels, John Hammond, Karin Allyson, Harry Allen, Ruth Brown, Aardvark Jazz Orchestra, Maria Muldaur, Johnnie Johnson, Ronnie Earl, Henry Butler, Susan Tedeschi, Charles Neville, and others. Festivals and Venues include: North Sea Jazz, Edmonton Folk, Montreal Jazz, New Orleans Jazz and Heritage, Vancouver Jazz, Byron Bay, Russian River, Boston Globe Jazz and Blues, Preakness, Beantown, Lincoln Center. Beacon Theater, Mountain Stage, Beacon Theater, Lincoln Center. He has appeared on PBS, Sesame St., AMC, National Film Archives, as well as multiple commercial spots. Mr. Williams holds a B.A.in performance from Berklee College of Music. Jesse teaches at Berklee Col of Music, Milton Academy, and Phillips Academy. He teaches jazz and contemporary ensembles, bass and guitar
Mari Black
Somerville Armory Café
191 Highland Ave., Somerville
Monday, June 13, 7:30pm
ABOUT THE CAFE
More info at http://artsatthearmory.org/about/getting-here/get
notloB Music also presents concerts in Cambridge, Arlington and Newton. See its full schedule at https://sites.google.com/site/notlobmusic (and soon notlobmusic.com). Tickets for all concerts are available at http://www.eventbrite.com/o/notlob-music-6730833315. For more information see its Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/notloBParlourConcerts/ - or email notlobreservations @ gmail.com.
Monday, April 4, 2016
Andrea Beaton, Wendy MacIsaac and Eric MacDonald - Cape Breton to Arlington, 6/1
Come to celebrate notloB Music's ninth anniversary and (almost) 200 concerts!
ANDREA BEATON
http://www.andreabeaton.com/
Andrea Beaton comes from a long line of musicians, composers and dancers. She is an award-winning fiddler, tune composer and recording artist who is known for her powerful bow and driving style. She tours and teaches internationally and is in great demand as a teacher at music camps and fiddling/dancing workshops.
She has released 5 solo albums, one duo album with her father, Kinnon Beaton, and a book of her original tunes. she also recorded an album with her family "The Beaton family of Mabou" in 2007 for the Smithsonian Institute. Most of her solo albums were nominated for awards, and
her 2010 CD, 'Branches,' won the Canadian East Coast Music Awards "Instrumental Recording of the Year!"
Andrea travels the globe, sharing her culture as well as exploring and writing contemporary tunes. Her music, dance and comical stories are sure to delight any audience.
WENDY MACISAAC
Http://www.wendymacisaac.com/
Wendy MacIsaac is a renowned fiddler from Cape Breton who has been playing music for over 30 years. She is recognized as one of the “old school” style of players who has kept the traditional sound going and has a deep respect for it.
Wendy is also a sought after piano accompanist and step dancer. Besides performing as a solo artist, Wendy tours with Mary Jane Lamond .
Wendy can also be seen performing with Heather Rankin and occasionally Beolach who she toured with for 11 years.
Wendy is in high demand for her skills at teaching the Cape Breton style of fiddling. She travels throughout North America and overseas as well as teaching from her home in Halifax.
ERIC MACDONALD
http://www.ericmcdonaldmusic.com/
Eric McDonald is a fast rising face on the traditional music scene. A former student at Boston's Berklee College of Music, he is accomplished as a mandolinist and DADGAD guitarist. His refined accompaniment can be heard on recordings by artists such as Katie McNally, Brendan Carey Block, Pesky J. Nixon, Rebecca Wudarski and others. He tours as a member of the inter-continental Scottish trio Cantrip, as well as alongside fine musicians such as Will Woodson, Ryan McKasson, Connor Garvey, Andrea Beaton and others. Eric's debut solo release "Rove" is a combination album of mandolin/guitar duets alongside guitarist Bethany Waickman and a collection of traditional ballads, self-accompanied. Eric is a well known instructor, having spent five years on staff at the Club Passim School of Music in Cambridge MA, teaching privately and annually at summer camps such as Maine Fiddle Camp.
ABOUT NOTLOB MUSIC
Since 2007, notloB Music has presented close to 200 folk, old-time, bluegrass, progressive string band, world and Celtic concerts in unique venues throughout the greater Boston area.
Opt in to our mail list - http://tinyurl.com/notlobmail
Bookmark our website - https://sites.google.com/site/notlobmusic/
"Like" our Facebook page -https://www.facebook.com/notloBParlourConcerts/
Bookmark our eventbrite page (tickets or reservations - http://www.eventbrite.com/o/notlob-music-6730833315
ATTENTION DANCE FANS!
Andrea Beaton and Wendy MacIsaac will be performing at a Cape Breton Style dance on Saturday May 28, 8-11:30 pm at the Canadian American Club (www.canadianamericanclub.com)
202 Arlington St.
Watertown, MA
Admission is $15.00
Tickets can be bought in advance at Brownpapertickets.com. or you can pay at the door the night of the dance.
Other notoB concerts:
ANDREA BEATON
http://www.andreabeaton.com/
Andrea Beaton comes from a long line of musicians, composers and dancers. She is an award-winning fiddler, tune composer and recording artist who is known for her powerful bow and driving style. She tours and teaches internationally and is in great demand as a teacher at music camps and fiddling/dancing workshops.
She has released 5 solo albums, one duo album with her father, Kinnon Beaton, and a book of her original tunes. she also recorded an album with her family "The Beaton family of Mabou" in 2007 for the Smithsonian Institute. Most of her solo albums were nominated for awards, and
her 2010 CD, 'Branches,' won the Canadian East Coast Music Awards "Instrumental Recording of the Year!"
Andrea travels the globe, sharing her culture as well as exploring and writing contemporary tunes. Her music, dance and comical stories are sure to delight any audience.
WENDY MACISAAC
Http://www.wendymacisaac.com/
Wendy MacIsaac is a renowned fiddler from Cape Breton who has been playing music for over 30 years. She is recognized as one of the “old school” style of players who has kept the traditional sound going and has a deep respect for it.
Wendy is also a sought after piano accompanist and step dancer. Besides performing as a solo artist, Wendy tours with Mary Jane Lamond .
Wendy can also be seen performing with Heather Rankin and occasionally Beolach who she toured with for 11 years.
Wendy is in high demand for her skills at teaching the Cape Breton style of fiddling. She travels throughout North America and overseas as well as teaching from her home in Halifax.
ERIC MACDONALD
http://www.ericmcdonaldmusic.com/
Eric McDonald is a fast rising face on the traditional music scene. A former student at Boston's Berklee College of Music, he is accomplished as a mandolinist and DADGAD guitarist. His refined accompaniment can be heard on recordings by artists such as Katie McNally, Brendan Carey Block, Pesky J. Nixon, Rebecca Wudarski and others. He tours as a member of the inter-continental Scottish trio Cantrip, as well as alongside fine musicians such as Will Woodson, Ryan McKasson, Connor Garvey, Andrea Beaton and others. Eric's debut solo release "Rove" is a combination album of mandolin/guitar duets alongside guitarist Bethany Waickman and a collection of traditional ballads, self-accompanied. Eric is a well known instructor, having spent five years on staff at the Club Passim School of Music in Cambridge MA, teaching privately and annually at summer camps such as Maine Fiddle Camp.
DINNER AND A SHOW
notloB is partnering with two Arlington restaurants Tango and Not Your Average
Joe’s.
Tango
464 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington
http://tangoarlington.com/
Enjoy "Dinner with the Artists" - a three course menu at a discounted price ($25). Reservations through notloB are required – email notlobreservations@gmail.com – and subject to meeting a minimum number. Seating time and other details will be confirmed 24-28 hours in advance.
http://tangoarlington.com/
Enjoy "Dinner with the Artists" - a three course menu at a discounted price ($25). Reservations through notloB are required – email notlobreservations@gmail.com – and subject to meeting a minimum number. Seating time and other details will be confirmed 24-28 hours in advance.
Or have "Dinner on your own" – take a discount
of 10% off the food, when a customer shows their ticket. Please make your
own reservations.
Not Your Average Joe’s
645 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington
http://www.notyouraveragejoes.com/arlington/
15% off of the check (excluding alcohol, tax, gratuity) for parties who show a ticket. Reservations are suggested.
15% off of the check (excluding alcohol, tax, gratuity) for parties who show a ticket. Reservations are suggested.
ABOUT NOTLOB MUSIC
Since 2007, notloB Music has presented close to 200 folk, old-time, bluegrass, progressive string band, world and Celtic concerts in unique venues throughout the greater Boston area.
Opt in to our mail list - http://tinyurl.com/notlobmail
Bookmark our website - https://sites.google.com/site/notlobmusic/
"Like" our Facebook page -https://www.facebook.com/notloBParlourConcerts/
Bookmark our eventbrite page (tickets or reservations - http://www.eventbrite.com/o/notlob-music-6730833315
ATTENTION DANCE FANS!
Andrea Beaton and Wendy MacIsaac will be performing at a Cape Breton Style dance on Saturday May 28, 8-11:30 pm at the Canadian American Club (www.canadianamericanclub.com)
202 Arlington St.
Watertown, MA
Admission is $15.00
Tickets can be bought in advance at Brownpapertickets.com. or you can pay at the door the night of the dance.
Other notoB concerts:
| # | Date | Artist | Venue | |
| 184 | 04/23/16 | Boxty | Endicott Estate | |
| 185 | 04/23/16 | The Gather Rounders | Arts at the Armory | |
| 186 | 04/27/16 | Unauthorized Personnel | Arts at the Armory | |
| 187 | 05/25/16 | Emily Haviland Baker and Friends | Arts at the Armory | |
| 188 | 05/28/16 | Fódhla | Arts at the Armory | |
| 189 | 06/01/16 | Andrea Beaton, Wendy MacIssac & Eric MacDonald | Arlington Center for the Arts | |
| 190 | 06/13/16 | Mari Black and the World Fiddle Ensemble | Arts at the Armory | |
| 191 | 06/22/16 | Caroline Cotter supported by Wendy Cody | Arts at the Armory | |
| 192 | 06/25/16 | The Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki Trio | Arts at the Armory |
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
Flynn Cohen, accompanied by Dylan Foley, 12/3, Newton
Flynn Cohen, accompanied by Dylan Foley
Flynn Cohen, accompanied by Dylan Foley
Thursday, December 3
Carriage House of Violins
1039 Chestnut Street, Newton Upper Falls
Join us for an intimate evening of music with multi-time notloB alumnus Flynn Cohen, accompanied by 4-time All-Ireland Fiddle Champion Dylan Foley, who will be playing original and traditional music from Flynn's solo albums.
FLYNN COHEN
http://www.flynncohen.net/
Acoustic Guitarist Flynn Cohen has performed all over the world with many notable acts in traditional and contemporary acoustic music. He can be seen in concert with the American folk band LOW LILY (formerly known as Annalivia), and legendary Irish Accordion player John Whelan, as well as solo and duo shows playing music from his four solo albums.
Flynn has also performed with Ruth Moody, Halali, The Sevens, Aoife Clancy, Cathie Ryan, Lawrence Nugent, Skip Healy, Joe Derrane and Frank Ferrel, John McGann, Matt Glaser, Brian Wicklund, Tony Watt and Southeast Expressway, Adrienne Young, Jake & Taylor Armerding, Gail Davies, Jilly Martin, Malibu Storm, Bruce MacGregor, Lissa Schneckenburger, Laura Cortese, Mark Simos, Women of Ireland, The Vancouver Symphony, the Orchestra of Indian Hill, Revels, and Footworks Percussive Dance Ensemble, among others.
He studied Music at Dartington College of Arts in Devon, England and at Mills College in Oakland, California and now teaches in the Music Deptment at Keene State College in New Hampshire, as well as The Music Emporium in Lexington, Massachusetts.
DYLAN FOLEY
http://dylanfoley.com/
A 4-time All-Ireland Fiddle Champion, Dylan was a student of the great Rose Flanagan (the original fiddler in Cherish the Ladies) and counts Joanie Madden, Brian Conway, Mike McHale, and Monsignor Charlie Coen among his primary influences. He is a vibrant stylist whose playing has been called “impeccable and spirited.” Dylan has performed at Lincoln Center, Joanie Madden’s Folk N’ Irish Cruise, Austin Celtic Festival, at Gracie Mansion for NYC Mayor Bloomberg, on Jay Unger’s Dancing On the Air show on WAMC, also Foley has been featured on Irish Television channels RTE and TG4’s fleadh programme. At age 12, Dylan made an appearance on the HBO special “The Music In Me”. Wiithe the help of Irish Aid, In january 2013, Foley travelled with Dr. Mick Moloney (NYU Ethnomusicologist and Folklorist) to Vietnam in order to bring Irish music, song, dance and culture to those who were effected by Agent Orange and other Vietnam War atrocities. Dylan also performed with Mick Moloney, Joanie Madden, Bobby Hicks, Matt Molloy and Sharon Shannon.
He has also taught and performed at the Catskills Irish Arts Week, CCE MAD week and Elkins Irish Week. In March 2012, Foley released his debut solo album, “Hup!” featuring Brendan Dolan (piano) and Josh Dukes. Dylan, in March 2013 recorded an album with a stunning quartet, “The Yanks” made up of Isaac Alderson, Dan Gurney and Sean Earnest. Their album has been called “Outrageously good… This new Yanks album is a brilliant debut that features some of the best young trad players you’ll find anywhere.”- The Irish Echo. They are now touring frequently around the US. Now, at the age of 22, Foley teaches privately, plays concerts, sessions and celli’s around the greater NY area. “One the finest Irish fiddlers of his generation.” – Brian Conway
Tickets ($20 first two rows; $15 general admission, $10 early bird seniors and students (qty limited).
FLYNN COHEN
http://www.flynncohen.net/
Acoustic Guitarist Flynn Cohen has performed all over the world with many notable acts in traditional and contemporary acoustic music. He can be seen in concert with the American folk band LOW LILY (formerly known as Annalivia), and legendary Irish Accordion player John Whelan, as well as solo and duo shows playing music from his four solo albums.
Flynn has also performed with Ruth Moody, Halali, The Sevens, Aoife Clancy, Cathie Ryan, Lawrence Nugent, Skip Healy, Joe Derrane and Frank Ferrel, John McGann, Matt Glaser, Brian Wicklund, Tony Watt and Southeast Expressway, Adrienne Young, Jake & Taylor Armerding, Gail Davies, Jilly Martin, Malibu Storm, Bruce MacGregor, Lissa Schneckenburger, Laura Cortese, Mark Simos, Women of Ireland, The Vancouver Symphony, the Orchestra of Indian Hill, Revels, and Footworks Percussive Dance Ensemble, among others.
He studied Music at Dartington College of Arts in Devon, England and at Mills College in Oakland, California and now teaches in the Music Deptment at Keene State College in New Hampshire, as well as The Music Emporium in Lexington, Massachusetts.
DYLAN FOLEY
http://dylanfoley.com/
A 4-time All-Ireland Fiddle Champion, Dylan was a student of the great Rose Flanagan (the original fiddler in Cherish the Ladies) and counts Joanie Madden, Brian Conway, Mike McHale, and Monsignor Charlie Coen among his primary influences. He is a vibrant stylist whose playing has been called “impeccable and spirited.” Dylan has performed at Lincoln Center, Joanie Madden’s Folk N’ Irish Cruise, Austin Celtic Festival, at Gracie Mansion for NYC Mayor Bloomberg, on Jay Unger’s Dancing On the Air show on WAMC, also Foley has been featured on Irish Television channels RTE and TG4’s fleadh programme. At age 12, Dylan made an appearance on the HBO special “The Music In Me”. Wiithe the help of Irish Aid, In january 2013, Foley travelled with Dr. Mick Moloney (NYU Ethnomusicologist and Folklorist) to Vietnam in order to bring Irish music, song, dance and culture to those who were effected by Agent Orange and other Vietnam War atrocities. Dylan also performed with Mick Moloney, Joanie Madden, Bobby Hicks, Matt Molloy and Sharon Shannon.
He has also taught and performed at the Catskills Irish Arts Week, CCE MAD week and Elkins Irish Week. In March 2012, Foley released his debut solo album, “Hup!” featuring Brendan Dolan (piano) and Josh Dukes. Dylan, in March 2013 recorded an album with a stunning quartet, “The Yanks” made up of Isaac Alderson, Dan Gurney and Sean Earnest. Their album has been called “Outrageously good… This new Yanks album is a brilliant debut that features some of the best young trad players you’ll find anywhere.”- The Irish Echo. They are now touring frequently around the US. Now, at the age of 22, Foley teaches privately, plays concerts, sessions and celli’s around the greater NY area. “One the finest Irish fiddlers of his generation.” – Brian Conway
Tickets ($20 first two rows; $15 general admission, $10 early bird seniors and students (qty limited).
Neighbor Girl, Deadstring Ensemble
DYLAN FOLEY Senior All-Ireland Fiddle Champion in 2014. Tunes: Billy McComiskey/The Abbeyleix Reel.
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
2015 Scottish National Fiddling Champion to appear at Somerville Armory 10/1
Mari Black and her World Band
Thursday, October 1
At Arts in the Armory's cafe
191 Highland Street, Somerville
NotloB Music's Fall music series continues at our new (to us) venue, the intimate (50 seat) cafe at the Somerville Armory, presenting for a return engagement
Mari Black is...
2015 U.S. National Scottish Fiddle Champion
2014 Glenfiddich Scottish Fiddle Champion
2014 Canadian Maritime Fiddle Champion
2013 U.S. National Scottish Fiddle Champion
One of the brightest young fiddlers around today
– Brian O’Donovan, host of WGBH radio’s “A Celtic Sojourn”
Particularly impressive
– The Boston Globe
She is superb, inspiring, and unforgettable. Her magic is such that she sweeps audiences along with the sounds she and her instrument make.
– Willie Ruff, Professor of Jazz and Artistic Director of the Ellington Fellowship Series, Yale University
An internationally-recognized performer, Mari is equally at home in a wide variety of musical traditions, including Celtic, Canadian, and American fiddling, jazz, tango, klezmer, folk, and more. She has been featured at Celtic Highland Games, Argentine tango festivals, folk festivals, jazz concert series, and world-famous classical concert venues including Carnegie Hall. Mari has appeared with such diverse artists as Irish fiddle champion Liz Carroll, Americana master Mark O’Connor, and jazzman Willie Ruff. Her music has been heard on the BBC Radio Scotland’s “Take the Floor”, Fox and CBS morning news, NPR’s “Here and Now,” and WGBH Radio’s “A Celtic Sojourn”. An enthusiastic collector of passport stamps, Mari has played concerts in Brazil, Scotland, Canada, China, Korea, Zimbabwe, Hungary, Poland, the Czech Republic, Italy, and France, and she can’t wait for the next stop!
While her solo shows combine selections from different genres and original pieces with diverse stylistic influences, Mari has also proven herself a master of many distinctive musical traditions in their pure form. She is the reigning Glenfiddich Scottish Fiddle Champion and Canadian Maritime Fiddle Champion, the 2013 U.S. National Scottish Fiddle Champion, the 2012 Canadian Maritime Fiddle Champion, the 2011 Canadian Open Novelty Champion, a 1st prize winner at the 2010 American Protégé International Piano and Strings Competition, and a 2-time winner at the ASTA (American String Teachers Association) Alternative Styles Awards. Mari’s recent performing career includes acclaimed performances at the Austin Celtic Festival (Austin, TX), the Yachats Celtic Festival (Yachats, OR), the Saltwater Celtic Festival (Portland, ME), the San Diego Folk Heritage Society (San Diego, CA), The Burren Backroom Series with Brian O’Donovan (Boston, MA), the International Festival del Accordion (Belo Horizonte, Brazil), Club Passim (Boston, MA), and more. She has been featured as a concert soloist with many New England orchestras including the New England String Ensemble and the Boston Virtuosi. No matter how big or small the show, Mari’s passion for sharing diverse music and the stories behind it continues to inspire every audience she connects with.
BAND BIOS:
Guitarist JOSEPH CARMICHAEL has spent the past several years collecting an impressive resume in the world of traditional music. In demand accompanist in a wide array of Celtic and folk styles, he has performed with such musicians as Brendan Power, Cormac De Barra, Buddy Connolly, Oisín MacDiarmada, James Kelly and Liz Carroll. Joseph's primary project, folk trio Flashpoint, has recently recorded their second album, "A Timely Misadventure,” and has opened for bands such as FullSet and the legendary Solas. Joseph is also a regular member with singer/songwriter, Ashley Davis, and has toured with internationally acclaimed musicians, Hanz Araki and Colleen Raney, as well as a special performance in Cavan with Gregory and Alex Grene of the Prodigals, as part of The Gathering in 2013. Most recently, he toured the Mid West with Flashpoint, and released a new album with his Irish duo, Óga.
Originally from the greater Detroit area, bassist JOE MAGAR has spent the past ten years on the East Coast as an active orchestral and chamber musician. He received his bachelors of music from the University of Michigan and his masters degree and artist diploma from Yale University. In addition to his ensemble work, Joe performs in a wide variety of musical styles on both upright and electric bass including jazz, rock, and folk music. He is an enthusiastic performer of new music in many genres, and has appeared on such series as the Incubated Arts Series, Bard's Summerscape, the American Composers Orchestra's Composers Out Front series, and the Evolution Contemporary Music Series. Joe is a member of the Quodlibet Ensemble, a New York-based chamber orchestra whose mission is to inspire audiences by exploring the endless possibilities of an abundant musical spectrum. The group just released it's debut recording of Correlli concertos.
This is notloB's the second of many concerts to come at this new venue. As we did at our Loring-Greenough concert series, admission will be by free-will donation.
General admission $18+ (suggested).
Seniors and students $15+ (suggested).
As this is a small space, reservations via Eventbrite are strongly suggested.
Food, coffee, and tea are served.
Free parking in the back lot and on street.
MBTA: Arts at the Armory is approximately a 15 minute walk from Davis Square which is on the MBTA Red Line. You can also find us by using either the MBTA RT 88 and RT 90 bus that can be caught either at Lechmere (Green Line) or Davis Square (Red Line). Get off at the Highland Avenue and Lowell Street stop. You can also get there from Sullivan Square (Orange Line) by using the MBTA RT 90 bus. Get off at the Highland Avenue and Benton Road stop.
Bicycle: The Armory is four blocks (down Lowell Street) from the Somerville Community Path.
More info at http://artsatthearmory.org/about/getting-here/get
Please share this event with Facebook friends.
NotloB Music's Fall music series continues at our new (to us) venue, the intimate (50 seat) cafe at the Somerville Armory, presenting for a return engagement
Mari Black is...
2015 U.S. National Scottish Fiddle Champion
2014 Glenfiddich Scottish Fiddle Champion
2014 Canadian Maritime Fiddle Champion
2013 U.S. National Scottish Fiddle Champion
One of the brightest young fiddlers around today
– Brian O’Donovan, host of WGBH radio’s “A Celtic Sojourn”
Particularly impressive
– The Boston Globe
She is superb, inspiring, and unforgettable. Her magic is such that she sweeps audiences along with the sounds she and her instrument make.
– Willie Ruff, Professor of Jazz and Artistic Director of the Ellington Fellowship Series, Yale University
While her solo shows combine selections from different genres and original pieces with diverse stylistic influences, Mari has also proven herself a master of many distinctive musical traditions in their pure form. She is the reigning Glenfiddich Scottish Fiddle Champion and Canadian Maritime Fiddle Champion, the 2013 U.S. National Scottish Fiddle Champion, the 2012 Canadian Maritime Fiddle Champion, the 2011 Canadian Open Novelty Champion, a 1st prize winner at the 2010 American Protégé International Piano and Strings Competition, and a 2-time winner at the ASTA (American String Teachers Association) Alternative Styles Awards. Mari’s recent performing career includes acclaimed performances at the Austin Celtic Festival (Austin, TX), the Yachats Celtic Festival (Yachats, OR), the Saltwater Celtic Festival (Portland, ME), the San Diego Folk Heritage Society (San Diego, CA), The Burren Backroom Series with Brian O’Donovan (Boston, MA), the International Festival del Accordion (Belo Horizonte, Brazil), Club Passim (Boston, MA), and more. She has been featured as a concert soloist with many New England orchestras including the New England String Ensemble and the Boston Virtuosi. No matter how big or small the show, Mari’s passion for sharing diverse music and the stories behind it continues to inspire every audience she connects with.
BAND BIOS:
Guitarist JOSEPH CARMICHAEL has spent the past several years collecting an impressive resume in the world of traditional music. In demand accompanist in a wide array of Celtic and folk styles, he has performed with such musicians as Brendan Power, Cormac De Barra, Buddy Connolly, Oisín MacDiarmada, James Kelly and Liz Carroll. Joseph's primary project, folk trio Flashpoint, has recently recorded their second album, "A Timely Misadventure,” and has opened for bands such as FullSet and the legendary Solas. Joseph is also a regular member with singer/songwriter, Ashley Davis, and has toured with internationally acclaimed musicians, Hanz Araki and Colleen Raney, as well as a special performance in Cavan with Gregory and Alex Grene of the Prodigals, as part of The Gathering in 2013. Most recently, he toured the Mid West with Flashpoint, and released a new album with his Irish duo, Óga.
Originally from the greater Detroit area, bassist JOE MAGAR has spent the past ten years on the East Coast as an active orchestral and chamber musician. He received his bachelors of music from the University of Michigan and his masters degree and artist diploma from Yale University. In addition to his ensemble work, Joe performs in a wide variety of musical styles on both upright and electric bass including jazz, rock, and folk music. He is an enthusiastic performer of new music in many genres, and has appeared on such series as the Incubated Arts Series, Bard's Summerscape, the American Composers Orchestra's Composers Out Front series, and the Evolution Contemporary Music Series. Joe is a member of the Quodlibet Ensemble, a New York-based chamber orchestra whose mission is to inspire audiences by exploring the endless possibilities of an abundant musical spectrum. The group just released it's debut recording of Correlli concertos.
This is notloB's the second of many concerts to come at this new venue. As we did at our Loring-Greenough concert series, admission will be by free-will donation.
General admission $18+ (suggested).
Seniors and students $15+ (suggested).
As this is a small space, reservations via Eventbrite are strongly suggested.
Food, coffee, and tea are served.
Free parking in the back lot and on street.
MBTA: Arts at the Armory is approximately a 15 minute walk from Davis Square which is on the MBTA Red Line. You can also find us by using either the MBTA RT 88 and RT 90 bus that can be caught either at Lechmere (Green Line) or Davis Square (Red Line). Get off at the Highland Avenue and Lowell Street stop. You can also get there from Sullivan Square (Orange Line) by using the MBTA RT 90 bus. Get off at the Highland Avenue and Benton Road stop.
Bicycle: The Armory is four blocks (down Lowell Street) from the Somerville Community Path.
More info at http://artsatthearmory.org/about/getting-here/get
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Sunday, July 12, 2015
Alistair McCullough with Eamon Sefton
Tuesday, July 21, 2015, 8pm
Carriage House of Violins, 1039 Chestnut St., Newton Upper Falls, MA 02464 & Wednesday, July 22, 2015, 8pm Park Avenue Congregational Church 50 Paul Revere Road, Arlington, MA 02474 Alistair McCulloch is one of the most sought after fiddlers in Scotland today, both as performer and teacher. His versatility and breadth of repertoire have kept him at the forefront of the tradition for twenty years.
Alistair hails from Ayr in Scotland and is one of the country's best-known fiddle performers, teachers and composers. A past winner of many fiddle championships, Alistair is fiddle instructor at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and has tutored many of the new generation of rising stars.
To date Alistair has performed in over 20 countries, also including China, Kazakhstan, Qatar, Nigeria, Venezuela, Canada and throughout Europe. To date, he has released three solo albums, most recently 'Four Seasons in One Day' – says the Scotsman "As the mountain of fiddle CDs rises even higher, this one can climb straight to the summit ridge". His tunebook the 'Alistair McCulloch Collection' was recently reprinted and he is currently working on a new collection featuring a number of commissioned tunes. Commissions have included a suite for William Grant & sons of Glenfiddich whisky and an orchestral score to celebrate the visit of the Olympic torch to southern Scotland. Alistair has directed several fiddle groups and ensembles including the dynamic young group 'Innovation' and was formerly a soloist with the Scottish Fiddle Orchestra. His playing style is driving and precise, described by the Living Tradition as "fresh, fiery and full of fun". Alistair is an enthusiastic and inspirational teacher and has recently been invited to tutor at the Swannanoa Gathering Celtic Week in North Carolina, the Southern Hemisphere International School of Scottish Fiddling in New Zealand and Boston Harbor Fiddle School. Alistair will be accompanied on guitar by Eamon Sefton is a sought-after Celtic-style guitarist from the Boston area. His percussive rhythm and clever use of harmony have made him an ideal guitarist for many traditional musicians around Boston. He cultivated much of his talent at the Boston Harbor Scottish Fiddle School, where he is now teaching guitar for the third year in a row. Later he spent several semesters at Berklee College of Music, where he greatly furthered his understanding of harmony and guitar technique. Eamon and is a two-time notloB veteran (Cat and the Moon, Fresh Haggis). Newton: First two rows $25 General admission $20. On a first-come/first-served basis, a limited number seats are available to seniors and students, $15. Total capacity 47. Arlington: Premier (20 seats, first two rows) $20 General admission (50 seats) $15 Seniors and students (20 seats) $10 – first come/first served. Interested in dinner and a concert? Arlington patrons who show their server a ticket for that evening's concert get 10% off at the nearby Thai E-sarn Cuisine, 1377 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington. (781) 648-2223 http://www.thaiesarncuisine.com/ OR Szechuan's Dumpling, 1360 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington. (781) 648-8882 https://www.facebook.com/SzechuansDumpling TICKETS
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