This trio of seasoned Vermont (ahem, Addison County) musicians — David Gusakov, Rick Ceballos and Matt Witten — infuse 15th century French country dances and oldtimey melodies with Celtic and jazz pieces. The mixed repertoire is guaranteed to brush away the blues; this music is upbeat, whimsical and delightful. Catch the trio at Brandon Music on Saturday, Aug. 25.
Among the three musicians, they play fiddle, viola, banjo, gourd banjo, piano, guitar, percussion, as well as sing, creating vibrant, sensitive and surprising 21st-century folk music.
Ceballos, of Bristol, is a banjo and button accordion player who has been playing and promoting traditional folk music in the Champlain Valley for over 25 years. He has written music for film scores and often performs his “History of the Banjo” program for libraries and festivals.
Gusakov, of Bristol, is a long-time member of the Vermont Symphony, while also exploring a variety of other genres with any number of ensembles, including the Last Train to Zinkov with his son Nate, and Swing Noire, an acoustic Parisian jazz ensemble.
Witten, of Starksboro, began his performing career on the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater with Pete Seeger and a bunch of other sailors and enviros. Witten’s main gig is with the Swing Peepers, who carry on the tradition of earth-friendly songs for families in Vermont and surrounding states.
DaddyLongLegs have played in many Vermont venues including the Tinmouth Firehouse Music Series, Bristol Best Night, Spice on Snow Music Festival, Burlington City Arts Noontime Concert Series, and Burnham Music Series.
Saturday’s concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Concert tickets are $20, add dinner before the show for an extra $25. Reservations are required for dinner and recommended for the show. Venue is BYOB.
Call (802) 247-4295, email [email protected] or visit brandon-music.net for more info.