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The Ebony Hillbillies in Concert
The Great Lakes Acoustic Music Association (GLAMA) is pleased to present The Ebony Hillbillies in concert Friday, October 24th at Chenery Auditorium. The concert begins at 7:30pm, and will feature songs and tunes that evoke the traditional sounds of 19th century African American dance music.
WHAT: The Ebony Hillbillies in Concert
WHEN: Friday, October 24th, 2014
TIME: 7:30pm (doors at 7:00)
WHERE: Chenery Auditorium (714 S. Westnedge Ave, Kalamazoo)
Children 16 & under FREE with adult.
More Info: www.greatlakesacoustic.org
Don't miss the free pre-concert Meet & Greet event Thursday, October 23rd from 5:30-7:30pm at the Black Arts Cultural Center [359 S. Kalamazoo Mall, Suite 202].
As one of the last black string bands in the U.S., the Ebony Hillbillies keep an important legacy alive with a rootsy, homegrown style that was a key element in the genesis of All American Music-Jazz, Blues, Bluegrass, Rockabilly, Rock and Roll and Country. The band creates an untamed and joyful vibe under the leadership of Henrique Prince (violin, vocals) and Norris Bennett (banjo, mountain dulcimer, guitar, vocals), and includes members William"Salty Bill" Salter (acoustic bass, vocals), Newman Taylor Baker (washboard, percussion, vocals), and Gloria Thomas Gassaway (bones,vocals). Together, its members have maintained their grassroots credibility while inspiring heartstring tugs and toe-taps in fans of all types of musicpop, country, bluegrass, folk, rock, jazz, and beyond, with a musical repertoire that pays homage to the traditional and still looks towards the future.
Support for this concert provided by the Kalamazoo Community Foundation, and by the Arts Fund of Kalamazoo County, a program of the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo.
The Great Lakes Acoustic Music Association (or GLAMA) works to widen the circle of acoustic music listeners and players in Southwest Michigan. Formed in 1998, the all-volunteer organization is dedicated to promoting, performing and preserving acoustic music -- the blend of stringed instruments and voices that tell stories and knit together generations of music makers, songwriters and listeners. Based in Kalamazoo, Michigan, GLAMA offers regular jam sessions and instructional workshops for musicians of all ages. In addition, the annual Great Lakes Acoustic Music Festival- Cooper's Glen (scheduled for February 20 and 21, 2015 in downtown Kalamazoo) provides a showcase for regional, national and international musicians to share their brand of folk, bluegrass, traditional, old time, blues, gypsy swing, Celtic or roots music with GLAMA audiences. For more information about GLAMA membership and programs, visit www.greatlakesacoustic.org
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LocationChenery Auditorium (View)
714 South Westnedge Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
United States
Categories
| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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