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Over more than 20 years as a recording artist, the jazz piano phenomenon Hiromi has shifted seamlessly from one spellbinding project to the next. In the process, shes earned a reputation as one of the most explosive live performers in jazz history and a global ambassador for the art form. Her many triumphs include an NPR Tiny Desk Concert that has racked up 2 million views; the opportunity to represent her native Japan with a performance at the 2021 Summer Olympics in Tokyo; 2024 winner for Best Music Score for the animated feature film Blue Giant (Award of the Japanese Academy); and a GRAMMY Award for a collaboration with fusion hero Stanley Clarke. Her artistry is to borrow a descriptor the New Yorker favored dazzling.In 2023, she released Sonicwonderland, debuting perhaps the most expressive, dynamic and versatile working band of her career. Called Hiromis Sonicwonder and featuring Hadrien Feraud on bass, Gene Coye on drums and the trumpeter Adam OFarrill, the group furthered Hiromis distinctive musical alchemy: the spirit of classic jazz-rock fusion melded with classically rooted virtuosity, entrancing funk, pop flourishes and, through OFarrills trumpet, acoustic jazzs state of the art.The album also did a remarkable job of capturing Hiromis mastery as a live entertainer. As the Guardian noted, Sonicwonderland is perhaps the closest thing to Hiromis onstage exuberance.

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Over more than 20 years as a recording artist, the jazz piano phenomenon Hiromi has shifted seamlessly from one spellbinding project to the next. In the process, shes earned a reputation as one of the most explosive live performers in jazz history and a global ambassador for the art form. Her many triumphs include an NPR Tiny Desk Concert that has racked up 2 million views; the opportunity to represent her native Japan with a performance at the 2021 Summer Olympics in Tokyo; 2024 winner for Best Music Score for the animated feature film Blue Giant (Award of the Japanese Academy); and a GRAMMY Award for a collaboration with fusion hero Stanley Clarke. Her artistry is to borrow a descriptor the New Yorker favored dazzling.In 2023, she released Sonicwonderland, debuting perhaps the most expressive, dynamic and versatile working band of her career. Called Hiromis Sonicwonder and featuring Hadrien Feraud on bass, Gene Coye on drums and the trumpeter Adam OFarrill, the group furthered Hiromis distinctive musical alchemy: the spirit of classic jazz-rock fusion melded with classically rooted virtuosity, entrancing funk, pop flourishes and, through OFarrills trumpet, acoustic jazzs state of the art.The album also did a remarkable job of capturing Hiromis mastery as a live entertainer. As the Guardian noted, Sonicwonderland is perhaps the closest thing to Hiromis onstage exuberance.

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In 2017, Grammy-nominated artist Joan Osborne released the critically acclaimed album, Songs of Bob Dylan. Her artistic and soulful reinterpretations of the selection of Dylan songs was an eye-opening moment in an already celebrated career.Eight years after milestone recording, Osborne will release the stunning Dylanology Live on April 25th. The captivating recording finds the gifted vocalist performing in front of a live audience, with special guests Amy Helm, Robert Randolph and Jackie Greene. Songs include Spanish Harlem Incident, Buckets Of Rain Masters Of War, Tonight Ill Be Staying Here With You and High Water (For Charley Patton).Throughout her three-decade, multi-Grammy nominated career, Joan Osborne has never been an artist confined to one space as she continues to seamlessly blend into any genre. Her incredible and distinctive voice always shines through her own songs, while she has also become one of her generations finest interpreters. Dylanology Live is yet another testament to her artistic range.

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Having been known to the world as one of the most dazzling and versatile performers of her generation with a miraculous voice, musical ability and technique, as well as an innate gift for entertaining a crowd (Wall Street Journal), Veronica Swift showed in previous years that she is more than a jazz singer. During the 2023-25 years, Swift and her multi genre band performed for audiences all over the globe seeing a rising demand for her dynamic, electrifying performances. It was in this era that she was also given the honor of Knight in the order of arts and letters from the French Republic.Her debut Mack Avenue award-winning release Confessions (2019) secured her a spot at the podium amongst the greatest jazz singers of her generation. She then demonstrated her flare for conceptual cycles and keen arranging with her 2021 release This Bitter Earth which not only gave a glimpse into her rock influences, but automatically touched up upon some of the harder truths of being a woman. On her most recent 2023 album, simply titled Veronica Swift, she spreads her sonic wings even further exploring a TransGenre concept that includes more expansive range of influences than ever before: French and Italian opera, European classical music, industrial and punk rock, funk, and vaudeville. Swifts recent collaboration with drummer/producer, Brian Viglione (The Dresden Dolls) allowed for her creativity to flourish, and as she continues her artistic journey, she brings this multi-genre experience to you along with the music from her upcoming original project titled DAME. She is joined on stage by Kyle Reinhart (guitar), Alexis Angel (keyboards/guitar), and Jonny Heinz (bass). Visit veronicaswift.com for more information and tickets.

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This record is all kink and no shame, says Adam Weiner of ART DEALERS, the tough, sexy and tender new album coming from Low Cut Connie. With Low Cut Connie, I try to create a safe space for you to just absolutely get your freak on.For years now, Low Cut Connie has built its grassroots coalition of oddballs, underdogs, and fun-lovingweirdos with songs that celebrate life on the fringes of polite society. The bands infamously wild, passionate live shows provide a total release - of stress, of inhibition, of shame - working up a primordial rock n roll sweat for fans to get blissfully soaked in. The new album, and its full-length companion film, sizzle with that same cathartic sweat, reminding us that its time to get dirty again, and to feel alive. ART DEALERS sits at the intersection of sleazy and soulful - a collection of risky, romantic, life-affirming anthems, all dedicated to you.I think rock n roll exists to be a red-blooded, countercultural medium, says Weiner, who has performed under the Low Cut Connie moniker for over a decade, Youre supposed to get your hair messed-up. That imperative comes through in the adults-only tone of songs like the opening Tell Me Something I Dont Know, a sinuous, lurid rocker that sounds like walking through depraved Times Square in 1978 - neon-lit and nasty with a snapping beat. The speedy, fuzzed-up garage-rocker Whips and Chains calls out Trump and the current wave of neo-fascism, without ever losing its boogie rhythm section.But theres also tenderness behind the curtain here, as on the yearning first single Are You Gonna Run? and Call Out My Name, which evoke the sweet sad love that punky boys like the New York Dolls and the Ramones used to have for tough girls like the Ronettes and the Shangri-Las.

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The Guy Clark Family Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to supporting songwriters, is celebrating the 50 th anniversary of Old No. 1 with a series of 12 concerts throughout the US this fall to bring awareness to the organization and to boost songwriters who work in the spirit of songwriter Guy Clark whose catalog remains fundamental in the Americana genre. This special evening features an all-star group of Chicago songwriting talent Robbie Fulks, Janet Bean (Freakwater), Steve Dawson, Josh Caterer (the Smoking Popes), and Naomi Ashley performing Clarks legendary 1975 debut album Old No. 1 (L.A. Freeway, Desperados Waiting for a Train) followed by a second set where they will perform their own original material in a round together. Proceeds from this show benefits The Guy Clark Family Foundation which offers songwriters who work in the spirit of Guy Clark the opportunity to learn, write, collaborate, record, perform, and share their work with a global audience. Filmmaker and Clark biographer Tamara Saviano, who managed Clark for years, will also be present. Visit guyclark.com/foundation.

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After crisscrossing the nation for the last half-decade looking for a home, Pokey LaFarge found himself in Mid-Coast Maine. Upon arriving, the Illinois-born singer/songwriter/actor pursued a major life change, working 12-hour days on a local farma turn of events that catalyzed an extraordinary burst of creativity and redefined his sense of purpose as an artist. On his new album Rhumba Country, LaFarge reveals his newly heightened devotion to making music that channels pure joy. There was a time when I glorified sadness because I lost sight of who I was, but now I understand that creating and expressing joy is my gift, and gifts are meant to be shared, he says. Reclaiming his voice, LaFarge has recorded his boldest album yet. Rhumba Country was initially shaped from material that emerged while LaFarge was deep in work on the farm. Id be pushing a plow or scattering seeds, and the songs would just come to me, he recalls. It was tremendously inspirational and made me realize that apart from singing, farming is perhaps the oldest human art form. But as he moved forward with his songwriting, something felt undeniably amiss. LaFarge then spoke with fellow Midwestern transplant Elliot Bergman (Wild Belle), who suggested he return to city life in Los Angeles for a season so that the two musicians could work togethera collaboration that soon brought the rhumba to LaFarges country. As he immersed himself in the albums creation, LaFarge began dreaming up a kaleidoscopic sound informed by his love of music from far-ranging eras and corners of the globe, including mambo, tropiclia, rocksteady, and mid-century American rock-and-roll. Co-produced along with Chris Seefried and Bergman and recorded in L.A., the resulting Rhumba Country is an invitation to come together to celebrate life and love. The songs that naturally come to me are upbeat and make you wanna dance or at least bop your headtheyre all very colorful, says LaFarge. I used to think of my music in dark blue, but now I see it in technicolor. On the album-opening One You, One Me, LaFarge offers a retreat into the charmed and rhapsodic world of Rhumba Country, sharing a breezy love song rendered with radiant simplicity. The same way Picasso worked his whole life to paint like a child, Ive been more focused on simplifying my music over the years, he says. The fewer the chord movements and simpler the lyrics, the clearer the message. Its about trying to get to the point where the songs are almost like prayers.

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GoGo Penguin, the Manchester trio who inspirationally blend jazz, classical and electronic influences, return with a powerful new album, Necessary Fictions, which finds pianist, Chris Illingworth; bassist, Nick Blacka; and drummer, Jon Scott digging deep internally to reach what we think are our integral, authentic qualities at this moment in time. Its a powerful driver for some of their boldest music to date, incorporating modular synths, Moog Grandmother, and electric bass into their sound more than ever before as they glide spectacularly from acoustic instrumentation into electronica with drums to the fore. Honest and powerful, Necessary Fictions is the band at their very best.GoGo Penguin are: Chris Illingworth, piano, Nick Blacka, bass & Jon Scott drums

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From her home base in Boston, Lori McKenna has carved out an enviable niche for herself as one of Nashvilles most in - demand songwriters, all while maintaining a prolific and remarkably consistent career as a solo artist. The release of her anticipated album, 1988 , adds to a series of landmark years for McKenna and follows three widely acclaimed albums: 2016 s The Bird s The Tree and 2020 s The Balladeer , of which the Associated Press praised, McKenna has by now long established herself as one of the best songwriters working in any genre. And she does it again and again, while The Tennessean asserted, one of the sharpest pens in modern country and folk songwriting. In addition to her career as a solo a rtist, McKenna continues to enjoy success as one of the music industry s most in - demand songwriters. In 2023 , she was nominated for a Grammy for Best Country Song for co - writing I Bet You Think About Me (Taylor s Version) (From the Vault), performed by T aylor Swift. In 2017, McKenna became the first woman to win the Academy of Country Music s Songwriter of the Year award and the first woman to win the Country Music Association s Song of the Year award two years in a row. She also won back - to - back Grammys for Best Country Song: for Girl Crush, performed by Little Big Town, in 2016 and Humble and Kind, performed by Tim McGraw, in 2017. In 2021, McKenna won her third Best Country Song Grammy for co - writing Crowded Table, performed by the Highwomen, with Brandi Carlile and Natalie Hemby. In addition to writing songs for a multitude of award - winning artists including Hunter Hayes, Faith Hill, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Reba McEntire, Tim McGraw and Carrie Underwood McKenna also co - wrote Always Remember Us This Way, which was featured in the Oscar - winning 2018 film A Star Is Born.

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ROOTED A World Premiere by Ben F. Locke, directed by Carol Ann Tan Faced with the prospect of losing their ancestral home, a trio of BIPOC modern-day witches resurrect a witch from their coven to help them grapple with rapid change, surprising discoveries, and the newest neighbor in their home. This queer romantic comedy is about sisterhood, what we hold on to, and what’s worth our sacrifices and magic. In an effort to make our performances financially accessible to those who might not otherwise be able to attend, we offer a limited number of $5 Access Tickets for each performance. Please note that all late audience members will be seated at the house manager's discretion due to the actors using all entrances.    COMMUNITY EVENTS Monday, Oct 13 - Opening night! We will have a post-show reception to celebrate. Please join us in the lobby after the show for some refreshments.  Friday, Oct 24 - Student night. Free pizza, plus a post-show discussion with the artists. Sunday, Oct 26 - Masked performance. On this date, masks will be required for attendees, so our immunocompromised patrons and others who prefer to wear masks in public have a welcoming environment in which to see our show. 

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Music has always loomed large in the life of DON WAS. Born in Detroit in 1952, he has enjoyed a multi-faceted career as a musician, record producer, music director, film composer, documentary filmmaker and radio host. Since 2011, he has also served as President of Americas venerated jazz label, Blue Note Records.For his work as a record producer, he has won six Grammy Awards including Album of the Year in 1989 for Bonnie Raitts Nick of Time and Producer of the Year in 1994. Records that Don has produced have sold close to 100 million albums for a wide array of artists like The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, John Mayer, Ringo Starr, Wayne Shorter, The B52s and Charles Lloyd. In 1995 he produced and directed a documentary about the life of Brian Wilson, I Just Wasnt Made For These Times, that won the San Francisco Film Festivals Golden Gate Award. As a film composer, he won the 1994 British Academy Award (BAFTA) for Best Original Score in recognition of his work on the film Backbeat. He won the 2014 Emmy Award for Outstanding Music Direction for his work on the CBS TV special The Beatles: The Night That Changed America. In 2018 Don was invited to join Grateful Dead guitarist Bob Weir to form the Wolf Brothers. They continue to consistently tour the US.

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Music has always loomed large in the life of DON WAS. Born in Detroit in 1952, he has enjoyed a multi-faceted career as a musician, record producer, music director, film composer, documentary filmmaker and radio host. Since 2011, he has also served as President of Americas venerated jazz label, Blue Note Records.For his work as a record producer, he has won six Grammy Awards including Album of the Year in 1989 for Bonnie Raitts Nick of Time and Producer of the Year in 1994. Records that Don has produced have sold close to 100 million albums for a wide array of artists like The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, John Mayer, Ringo Starr, Wayne Shorter, The B52s and Charles Lloyd. In 1995 he produced and directed a documentary about the life of Brian Wilson, I Just Wasnt Made For These Times, that won the San Francisco Film Festivals Golden Gate Award. As a film composer, he won the 1994 British Academy Award (BAFTA) for Best Original Score in recognition of his work on the film Backbeat. He won the 2014 Emmy Award for Outstanding Music Direction for his work on the CBS TV special The Beatles: The Night That Changed America. In 2018 Don was invited to join Grateful Dead guitarist Bob Weir to form the Wolf Brothers. They continue to consistently tour the US.

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ROOTED A World Premiere by Ben F. Locke, directed by Carol Ann Tan Faced with the prospect of losing their ancestral home, a trio of BIPOC modern-day witches resurrect a witch from their coven to help them grapple with rapid change, surprising discoveries, and the newest neighbor in their home. This queer romantic comedy is about sisterhood, what we hold on to, and what’s worth our sacrifices and magic. In an effort to make our performances financially accessible to those who might not otherwise be able to attend, we offer a limited number of $5 Access Tickets for each performance. Please note that all late audience members will be seated at the house manager's discretion due to the actors using all entrances.    COMMUNITY EVENTS Monday, Oct 13 - Opening night! We will have a post-show reception to celebrate. Please join us in the lobby after the show for some refreshments.  Friday, Oct 24 - Student night. Free pizza, plus a post-show discussion with the artists. Sunday, Oct 26 - Masked performance. On this date, masks will be required for attendees, so our immunocompromised patrons and others who prefer to wear masks in public have a welcoming environment in which to see our show. 

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Fred Armisen is a comedian, writer, producer, and musician. He is the co-writer and co-star of IFCs Emmy-nominated series Portlandia. He is in the hit Netflix series Wednesday as Uncle Fester. He stars in HBOs Los Espookys, which he co-wrote and executive produced. He can also be heard in the hit animated Super Mario Bros movie. Armisen stars in, writes, and produces IFCs hit show Documentary Now. He has also appeared in HBOs Our Flag Means Death, Judd Apatows The Bubble, and Amazons series Forever. He voices characters in Big Mouth and The Mitchells vs. The Machines. He is currently starring in the Broadway play All In. Armisen is an 11-season veteran of Saturday Night Live. From 2014- 2024, Armisen was band leader of the 8G Band on Late Night With Seth Meyers.

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Fred Armisen is a comedian, writer, producer, and musician. He is the co-writer and co-star of IFCs Emmy-nominated series Portlandia. He is in the hit Netflix series Wednesday as Uncle Fester. He stars in HBOs Los Espookys, which he co-wrote and executive produced. He can also be heard in the hit animated Super Mario Bros movie. Armisen stars in, writes, and produces IFCs hit show Documentary Now. He has also appeared in HBOs Our Flag Means Death, Judd Apatows The Bubble, and Amazons series Forever. He voices characters in Big Mouth and The Mitchells vs. The Machines. He is currently starring in the Broadway play All In. Armisen is an 11-season veteran of Saturday Night Live. From 2014- 2024, Armisen was band leader of the 8G Band on Late Night With Seth Meyers.

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ROOTED A World Premiere by Ben F. Locke, directed by Carol Ann Tan Faced with the prospect of losing their ancestral home, a trio of BIPOC modern-day witches resurrect a witch from their coven to help them grapple with rapid change, surprising discoveries, and the newest neighbor in their home. This queer romantic comedy is about sisterhood, what we hold on to, and what’s worth our sacrifices and magic. In an effort to make our performances financially accessible to those who might not otherwise be able to attend, we offer a limited number of $5 Access Tickets for each performance. Please note that all late audience members will be seated at the house manager's discretion due to the actors using all entrances.    COMMUNITY EVENTS Monday, Oct 13 - Opening night! We will have a post-show reception to celebrate. Please join us in the lobby after the show for some refreshments.  Friday, Oct 24 - Student night. Free pizza, plus a post-show discussion with the artists. Sunday, Oct 26 - Masked performance. On this date, masks will be required for attendees, so our immunocompromised patrons and others who prefer to wear masks in public have a welcoming environment in which to see our show. 

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