Saturday, May 24 2008

Some of the confirmed performers, many more to come! : Mark Schwaber, Matt the Electrician, Meg Hutchinson, Myq Kaplan, Nala Kete, Patrick Thomas, Ralston, Ramona Silver, Rebecca Pronsky, Rick Berlin, Ronald Reagan, Rose Polenzani, Royal Wood, Ryan Lee Crosby, Brendan Hogan, Carsie Blanton, Cuddle Magic, Dave Godowsky, David Wax Museum, Dinty Child, Fluttr Effect Acoustic, Hanneke Cassel...

Colorful sea creatures, an exciting adventure, and a Dragon King that will knock your socks off! All this and more can be found in Tanglewood Marionettes’ newest all-ages show.

Some of the regions best talent comes together unnder the direction of Bob Jordan for the fifth annual celebration of the life and music of Bob Dylan. 2nd Show 8:00pm

Where clave rhythms and classic jazz meet: Herwig’s Grammy-nominated “Latin Side” project, which has already featured the music of John Coltrane and Miles Davis, offers a fresh, Latinized take on the brilliant compositions of Wayne Shorter.

2nd Show 10:00pm

Playing a variety of stringed instruments, Joe Flood delivers original material in what Karen Schoemer in the New York Times called "a gravelly voice that perfectly straddles the fence between country and the blues." His songs inhabit a place where folk and blues roots meet the craft of Tin Pan Alley and the soul of the street. They have been covered by artists as diverse as the New Orleans style jazz band The Flying Neutruinos and Alt Country Chanteuse Laura Cantrell. His individual style has made him a favored co-writer of Levon Helm of the legendary group The Band as well as producer/guitarist Eric "Roscoe" Ambel.

Mike Gorgone will be playing with bassist Sean Farias and guest Pierre Gervais. Sean is originally from Marlboro, and Pierre is Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. They will play a variety of style ranging from country, to good ol' fashion down home soul.

Featuring B J Magoon, ld Vocals/guitar; Tom Yates, ld & slide guitar, vocals; Rick Maida, upright bass; Greg Roberts, drums; and special guests. Join us for a night of Swing Blues, Groove Jazz, Roots, Rhythm & Soul

PERCUSSION, PERCUSSION, PERCUSSION.......Entrain is built on infectious grooves, hooky tunes and great vocals. Hailing from Martha's Vineyard, Entrain's chemistry is fueled by the winds, tides and joie d'vive of island life. Winners of the Boston Music Award for "Best Live Show" in New England.

A true Americana/Roots/Folk sound from the West. California native, Mike Lopez, writes original timeless songs that reflect his surroundings.

2nd Show 10:00pm

Over the past two decades, saxophonist Walter Beasley has artfully and dynamically redefined the phrase “musical Renaissance Man” for the modern generation. Considered by fans and critics alike as “the heir to Grover Washington Jr.’s throne,” the Boston-based musician has long mastered an exhilarating high wire act of balancing a successful career as a contemporary jazz recording artist and performer with an equally thriving presence in the field of music education.

2nd Show 10:00pm

Zili Misik has been bridging cultures, generations, and continents for seven years. With captivating sounds that evoke the African continent, Zili retraces routes of forced exile and cultural resistance through diasporic rhythm and song. Powerful Haitian, Brazilian and West African rhythms infuse Zili's original creations and traditional folksongs. Reconnecting Haitian mizik rasin, Jamaican roots reggae, Afro-Brazilian samba, Afro-Cuban son, and African American spirituals, blues, jazz and neo soul, Zili Misik honors its influences while creating a sound that is uniquely its own.

All female, zili takes its name from Haitian spiritual entity, "Ezili" who is envisaged as mother, lover, and warrior. Zili's songs are sensual, political, self-reflective, positive, and invoke love. Zili's lyrics glide seamlessly from English to Kreyol to Portuguese to Spanish, spinning tales and visions of lives lived and yet to be.

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Sofia Koutsovitis belongs to a new generation of musicians who imaginatively explore the connection between jazz and contemporary music and the rich musical traditions of South America. An active vocalist, composer and arranger, her primary musical project to date, the Sofia Koutsovitis Group, is grounded in traditional South American rhythms that merge organically with sophisticated harmonies and exploratory improvisations. Singing in Spanish, Portuguese or English, Sofia's voice is alternately graceful and authoritative in interpreting her dynamic original compositions or her own innovative arrangements of pieces by Latin American composers such as Silvio Rodriguez, Astor Piazolla, Paulinho da Viola, and Chabuca Granda.

Mango Blue blends an exciting mixture of musical styles to create a refreshing new sound in Afro-Latin and World music, through songs of celebration and social conscience. Mango Blue is a high-powered, all original music ensemble based in New York City, that has delighted audiences and promoters alike, throughout the Americas with its infectious sound.

Led by Ecuadorian composer, bassist and singer Alex Alvear, this invigorating hybrid playfully integrates a wide array of influences from Rhythm & Blues, Jazz and Funk to Caribbean Roots, with a strong rhythmical foundation that draws from diverse Afro-Latin musical traditions. This stylistic fusion allows for a concoction that translates into music that transcends ethnic boundaries, providing a new color in the latin music palette.