The Casco Bay Tummlers w/ special guest Jamie Saft!
Fri Dec 15, 2023 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Mayo Street Arts, 04101
Description
You loved them so much last fall, the local legends are returning for another raucous klezmer spectacle, joined by virtuoso pianist, keyboardist, producer, & composer, Jamie Saft.
In the spirit of the season, this concert will include a number of classic Chanukah songs - in both Yiddish and Ladino - plus some great traditional klezmer with the Tummlers groove, and some wonderful improvisational klezmer featuring Jamie on keyboards.
The Casco Bay Tummlers are well known for inspiring and soulful performances that range from traditional klezmer to related roots genres - to original music that stretches those boundaries.
Jamie Saft's stylistic versatility, multi-instrumentalist capabilities, and production skills have been featured with Beastie Boys, Bad Brains, HR, The B-52s, John Zorn, John Adams, Laurie Anderson, Donovan, Antony and the Johnsons, and Iggy Pop. Saft leads the New Zion Trio, Jamie Saft Trio, and Jamie Saft Quartet. Saft has collaborated with legends of music including Wadada Leo Smith, Roswell Rudd, Marshall Allen, Danny Ray Thompson, Dave Liebman, Joe Morris, Hamid Drake, Bobby Previte, Steve Swallow, Darryl Jenifer, and Cyro Baptista.
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Friday, December 15, 7:00 PM (doors 6:30 PM), 75-minutes with an intermission
Tickets are available for $15 in advance, $18 at the door, and $22 for preferred seating (pay-what-you-can available)
ARTIST BIOS
The Casco Bay Tummlers:
- Carl Dimow - flutes and guitar
- Steve Gruverman - clarinet and sax
- John Clark - bass
- Peter McLaughlin - drums
- Nancy 3. Hoffman - the official snowbird of the band - will not be here for this concert.
The Tummlers have a unique sound and a stage performance that features all members of the band. Steve Gruverman brings an extensive background in ethnic dance music to his soulful clarinet playing. Carl Dimow has developed a distinctive klezmer flute style, making the instrument an equal solo voice in the music. John Clark is an incredibly versatile bass player–everything from symphony to surf–perfect for the Tummlers' eclectic approach to klezmer. Peter McLaughlin keeps the traditional role as drummer happening with elements of jazz and improvisation.
PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN POLICY
No one will be turned away for lack of funds; contact MSA at 207-879-4629 or info@mayostreetarts.org to take advantage of pay-what-you-can admission.
COVID-19 POLICY
Mayo Street Arts no longer requires audience members attending public events to wear masks. Audience members who feel sick—whether due to COVID or any other illness—should stay home out of respect for others.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Mayo Street Arts has a no-refund policy for all reservations. In the event that MSA is forced to cancel an event due to weather, illness, etc., refunds will be offered via the Ticket Tailor platform.
Location
Mayo Street Arts, 04101