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Bearfoot Bluegrass 
October 26, 2007
Based out of Anchorage, Alaska, Bearfoot Bluegrass, has an up-and-coming acoustic band feel with fully fledged music chops.
March Fourth October 11, 2007
March Fourth characterizes itself as little bit Duke Ellington meets Sgt. Pepper in a big-top tent pastiche.
Chango Spasiuk October 3, 2007
Accordion player Chango Spasiuk performs chamamé, a unique Argentine folk music. AMERICARTES.
17 Hippies September 23, 2007
Berlin-based ensemble 17 Hippies mixes traditional music from Eastern Europe, France, and America.
And More ...
- Portland Taiko September 9, 2007
- Skatalites/Shaggy June 19, 2007
- NEA Jazz Masters March 7, 2007
- Ondrej Havelka and his Melody Makers June 26, 2007
- Sara Tavares January 23, 2007
- The Roaring 40s November 23, 2006
- Polyphonic Spree October 1, 2004
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to add performance to your Outlook Calendar.Tuesday, September 30, 2008
NSO American Residency Commissions: EncoresNSO Chamber Ensemble
A component of each NSO American Residency is a statewide competitive grant to create a chamber composition that directly represents the state visited. Works receiving an encore performance by musicians from the Orchestra include Philip Carlsen’s Maine Traveler’s Advisory (Maine), David Maslanka’s Blue Mountain Meadow, Missoula, MT (Montana), Jay Vosk’s Canyons (Arizona), and Michael Wittgraf’s The Nature of a Circle: The Cycle of Lewis and Clark (North Dakota).
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Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Benito Gonzalez Trio
The fusion of world rhythms and straight-ahead jazz make this passionate performer an audience favorite all over the world. Part of Masters of Tradition and the Duke Ellington Jazz Festival.
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Bar J Wranglers
This Jackson Hole, Wyoming–based group entertains with its style of western music, stellar harmony, outrageous comedy, and remarkable musicianship. Part of Masters of Tradition, the Duke Ellington Jazz Festival, and Homegrown: The Music of America concert series, presented by The Library of Congress American Folklife Center.
Friday, October 3, 2008
Alex Han and Beyond the ConstructAlex Han
A VSA arts Young Soloists Award winner, 20-year-old saxophonist and composer Alex Han is steadily gaining attention as one of the "Young Jazz Lions" of his generation. In cooperation with VSA arts and part of the Duke Ellington Jazz Festival.
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Christian Sands and Friends
A protégé of Dr. Billy Taylor, pianist Christian Sands is a “rising star” in the world of jazz. He takes a fresh look at the entire language of jazz: stride, swing, bebop, progressive, fusion, Brazilian and Afro-Cuban. Part of the Duke Ellington Jazz Festival.
Sunday, October 5, 2008
The Conservatory Project 5th Anniversary ConcertTime for Three
Millennium Stage celebrates the fifth anniversary of the innovative program devoted to young talent from the nation’s leading music conservatories. The concert features the young, dynamic trio Time for Three and an ensemble orchestra including one representative musician from each of the 14 participating conservatories, colleges, and universities. Conducted by rising star Teddy Abrams, they will perform Copland's Appalachian Spring and more.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Memphis Gold
The blues artist oozes Southern soul and blues from his voice and guitar-picking fingertips. Part of Disability Awareness Month.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Shearwater
The Texas quartet brings its haunting art-rock songs, as heard on their 2007 debut Palo Santo and their recently released Rook.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Pirkanpojat
This top Finnish choir composed of young male sopranos performs classical hymns, opera, and folk music.
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Kerry Ramblers
Ireland presents traditional Irish music and step dancing. Part of Kids Euro Festival, a celebration of European arts and culture for children that features a mix of artists from the participating countries of the European Union.
Monday, October 27, 2008
All You WantGunilla Heilborn
Internationally acclaimed Swedish choreographer Gunilla Heilborn has created a dance show for children about sometimes being in the right place but other times being in the completely wrong place. Part of Kids Euro Festival, a celebration of European arts and culture for children that features a mix of artists from the participating countries of the European Union.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
In Search of the Lost SmileGALita
Spanish children’s theater company GALita presents a tale of self-discovery about young Martin, the rooster Jajá, and the flower Margarita in search of Martin’s lost smile. Part of Kids Euro Festival, a celebration of European arts and culture for children that features a mix of artists from the participating countries of the European Union.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Invisible KidRauli Kosonen
Finland presents circus artist and acrobat Rauli Kosonen in a work about the creativity of both the human body and mind. Part of Kids Euro Festival, a celebration of European arts and culture for children that features a mix of artists from the participating countries of the European Union.
Friday, October 31, 2008
Ali Baba and the 40 ThievesThéâtre de la Cordonnerie
France’s Théâtre de la Cordonnerie presents a silent film with live musical accompaniment and sound effects. The film follows two brothers who manage a gas station in the middle of nowhere. Part of Kids Euro Festival, a celebration of European arts and culture for children that features a mix of artists from the participating countries of the European Union.
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