The Umoya Trio debuts in Brandon

BRANDON — On Saturday, Oct. 5, Brandon Music will welcome The Umoya Trio for their debut performance of classical recorder music at the Brandon venue. The Umoya Trio is a multi-generational ensemble hailing from three different countries, connected by their love of recorder music and the gratification of experiencing the energy it brings with it. The word “Umoya” (Xhosa for “wind”) is a nod to the energy of the wind: of fierce siroccos, turbulent gales, swirling mistrals, and gentle cool breezes, and of cou … (read more)

John Funkhouser Trio returns to Brandon Music

BRANDON — The John Funkhouser Trio returns Sept. 28 for its annual show at Brandon Music, which can now be best described as a Brandon Music tradition. Funkhouser’s eclectic influences include music from South Africa, the Great American Songbook, Appalach … (read more)

Contemporary folk musician plays in Brandon

BRANDON — Brandon Music welcomes Lara Herscovitch, a modern American songwriter-poet-performer, creating masterful contemporary folk with blues, pop and jazz influences, to the stage on Saturday, Sept. 21. Former State Troubadour of Connecticut, she write … (read more)

Steve Hartmann brings his sounds to Brandon

BRANDON — Brandon Music welcomes back the compelling and enigmatic singer-songwriter, Steve Hartmann from Jericho. At the beginning of the year, Hartmann stunned the Brandon Music audience with his highly accomplished and unique sound. He is a polished gu … (read more)

Arts Beat: Gypsy Reel returns to Brandon Music

Gypsy Reel returns to play high-energy music at Brandon Music on Saturday, Aug. 31, at 7:30 p.m. Always a firm favorite at Brandon Music this very popular group is known for creating major “electricity” when they perform live. A Celtic band that rocks, Gy … (read more)

Musician Kimberly Townsend transcends tunes in Brandon

BRANDON — Kimberly Townsend will bring her powerful voice and penetrating lyrics to Brandon Music on Friday, Aug. 23, at 7:30 p.m. A relatively new artist, and definitely a rising star,  Townsend is already being hailed as “the real deal.” The New York Ci … (read more)

Singer/songwriter brings deep emotion to Brandon

BRANDON — Bill Scorzari gave up his life as a preeminent New York trial attorney to follow his inner voice and become a full time musician. This singer-songwriter gives audiences a new kind of sound: one that’s gritty, lived-in, raw and sad. Hear for your … (read more)

Arts Beat for Jul. 29: Duo to return with fiddle & guitar

Fiddler Jake Brillhart and singer-songwriter Alex Smith make a welcome return to Brandon Music on Saturday, Aug. 3, at 7:30 p.m. This talented duo have toured extensively for the past six years performing Brillhart’s Cape Breton-influenced fiddle tunes an … (read more)

Argentinian guitarist to perform in Brandon

BRANDON — Cecilia Zabala will take the stage at Brandon Music for the first time this Saturday, July 27. Zabala, from Buenos Aires, Argentina, is a rising star on the international music scene. Born in 1975, she began playing guitar at the age of 6, went … (read more)

The Steven Kirby Quintet to play lyrical jazz in Brandon

BRANDON — Brandon Music welcomes back the Steven Kirby Jazz Quintet on Saturday, July 20, at 7:30 p.m. The Boston-based group performs contemporary and mainstream jazz arranged and composed by Steven Kirby. Kirby plays guitar, Carl Clements plays flute an … (read more)

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