Saturday, December 6 2008

The hippest family music around! Ben weaves adventurous, American roots style music--folk to bluegrass, calypso and rock--with a high-energy variety of happy, upbeat acoustic music and favorite Christmas and other songs of the season. Guaranteed to get the family in the holiday mood to sing, to dance and to celebrate the season! Four Parents Choice awards and a 2008 IMA Vox Populi award for Grace's Bell. www.benrudnick.com

Join us for an afternoon of toe-tapping traditional jazz! with Dave Whitney--trumpet, Scott Philbrick--guitar & banjo, Craig Ball--clarinet, Frank Stadler--piano, Bob McHenry--bass, Steve Taddeo--drums

The Hartford Conservatory presents Duke Ellington's Jazz Nutcracker. An exciting rhythmic version of the Nutcracker classic with jazz, tap, swing, modern and ballroom dance styles of 1940's Harlem.

The New England Jazz Ensemble Septet provides the live musical accompaniment to Darcie Froman's choreography.

For tickets or more information call the Hartford Conservatory 860.246.2588 Ext 15 or www.hartfordconservatory.org

Fresh, original and appropriate for the whole family.

Bobby Gus/ guitar, Mike Avery/ drums, Laird Nelson/ B3 organ

The holiday concert is filled with unique takes on traditional holiday music and original pieces by Wil Darcangelo. Wil and his band are accompanied this year by the Fitchburg State Concert Choir and Chamber Singers, under the direction of Dr. Marjorie Ness.

Holiday Concert Tickets: $12 advance/$15 at the door. The Bootlegger Restaurant & Concert package $30

For more information please call 978-342-0432 or visit www.RollstoneArts.org.

Widely regarded as the two finest male vocalists in traditional bluegrass, King and Paisley dig deep into the Appalachian roots of their music, while adding elements of hard country and southern gospel. The result is some of the most riveting, dynamic, and heart-tugging sounds in bluegrass or any genre. In addition to performing separately with their respective bands, James King and Danny Paisley will also perform a set as a duo, offering a rare and unique opportunity to hear these two giants harmonize on some of their shared favorites.

Doors open at 6:30 PM and concert begins at 7:30 PM.

Directions can be found at www.monh.org or call (781) 861-6559.

In keeping with tradition, the show will include regular performers from the coffeehouse shows in the past.

Proceeds from the $5 suggested donations will be split between the host church and the Montachusett Interfaith Hospitality Network, providing temporary shelter and other assistance to homeless families.

2nd Show 10:00pm

Teng has won accolades as much for her soprano vocals ("smooth and sophisticated," says the Washington Times) as for her lyrics ("smart and introspective," observes the Philadelphia Daily news). Meanwhile, the San Jose Mercury News calls Teng "a child of Chopin and Sarah McLachlan." Chamber folk or classically-influenced pop, Vienna Teng's music is simply one of the most enchanting new sounds around.

The Hartford Conservatory presents Duke Ellington's Jazz Nutcracker. An exciting rhythmic version of the Nutcracker classic with jazz, tap, swing, modern and ballroom dance styles of 1940's Harlem.

The New England Jazz Ensemble Septet provides the live musical accompaniment to Darcie Froman's choreography.

For tickets or more information call the Hartford Conservatory 860.246.2588 Ext 15 or www.hartfordconservatory.org

Fresh, original and appropriate for the whole family.

TCAN is pleased to present George Winston, in person, in conjunction with a food drive by the Natick Service Council. Please join us in support by bringing a donation of non-perishable canned food to the concert. www.georgewinston.com

Since coming to the States from the UK in fall 2006, Rupert has received over ten songwriting awards, including Gold Prize in the Folk/Acoustic Category, and Second Prize in all categories, of the MidAtlantic Song Contest in Washington DC.

 

Plus dance exhibition by Skye Humphries & Naomi Uyama (Swing)

Swing Dance lesson 8:15 - 9:00 P.M

Info: (508) 435-2363; http://www.hoptothebeat.com/dances.html