Autumn Muse

Autumn Muse is an evening of music that inspires reflection on the natural and spiritual movements associated with the Fall of the year, invoking themes of aging, renewal, transition, harvest, and festival.

The host band for this performance will be Anam Cara (Julie Hawley, Jimmie Killingsworth, Chris Knox, and Stephen Welter). Anam Cara’s “fairy jazz”—the mingling of Celtic, jazz, and dance tunes from many cultures—meets the contemporary folk singing and new age instrumentals in Bird and Mandrell’s dual guitar playing and inspiring vocals. Featuring widely varied instrumentation (guitar, harp, flute, Irish whistle, concertina, mandolin, banjo, bass, and more), the two groups will join together to create a larger ensemble experience. Both Anam Cara and Bird and Mandrell will perform original compositions, both vocal and instrumental, while also drawing on an eclectic mix of well known standards and contemporary songs.

The concert will begin with a short poetry reading followed by a set of music from the host band, Anam Cara, who will then be joined by Jenny Bird and Michael Mandrell for a set with all musicians on stage. Finally, Bird and Mandrell will perform a set of both new music and their older songs, which they’ve recorded and played on tour for many years. A finale with Anam Cara returning to the stage will complete the concert.

SHOWTIME
Thu, Sept 18, 7pm
$15

PRESENTED BY
Fairy Jazz Productions