Oak and Thorn presents: Genticorum at the Matheson Performing Arts Center in Mendocino, Friday April 13, 2012
A benefit concert for KZYX
Leaders of a new generation of Quebec traditional music groups, the three members of Genticorum bring an irrepressible joie de vivre to the hallmarks of the Quebec repertoire: non-stop dance rhythms, hearty call-and-response singing, traditional style foot percussion, and intense and impassioned playing that leaves audiences in a frenzy. Quebecois folk music is a marvelous blend of Irish and Scottish rhythms with French call-and-response singing styles – a kind of “world fusion” music that occurred about 300 years ago! The result is a lively, upbeat sound, driven by foot-pounding dance rhythms and lush vocal harmonies. We’ve seen Genticorum perform three times and they are always amazing. They are also funny, with a warm and inviting stage presence. We’re lucky to get them here!
Tickets are available online at brownpapertickets.com, or locally at Harvest Market in Fort Bragg, Out of This World in Mendocino, Four Eyed Frog in Gualala, All That Good Stuff in Boonville, and Dig! Music in Ukiah.
For more information, contact: Tim Bray, oakandthorn@kxyx.org
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Martin Hayes & Dennis Cahill, Matheson Performing Arts Center, Mendocino
Saturday October 8, 2011 8:00 pm
Review: This was as good as it gets. We’ve seen Martin and Dennis play for many years, and this was hands-down the best performance we’ve ever experienced. The event sold out two days in advance, a testament to the reputation these two have developed over many years of touring and recording, and they exceeded everyone’s expectations. Clearly at ease in the intimate setting, Martin was warm and engaging, and Dennis even spoke up! The audience was ecstatic and responsive, clearly aware that they were seeing something special. Pure magic.
Martin Hayes & Dennis Cahill
World-renowned fiddle & guitar duo Martin Hayes and Dennis Cahill make their first appearance in Mendocino! We are extremely proud to host them in the lovely Matheson theater, with seating for 104 lucky people. Tickets on sale now at BrownPaperTickets.com, and Harvest Market in Fort Bragg, and Out of This World in Mendocino.
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David Brewer and Rebecca Lomnicky at the Matheson Performing Arts Center, Mendocino
Sunday July 3, 2011
Another successful evening! The audience whooped, hollered, and danced in the foyer, as David and Rebecca dazzled with their playing and charmed with their personalities. They got progressively more fired-up, culminating in a red-hot final set with Great Highland bagpipes and fiddle, that just about blew the roof off! This was one of those wonderful nights when audience and performers establish a kind of rapport and energy-feedback that leads to pure magic. We hope to have them back next year!
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Friday April 22, 2011: Paddy Keenan with Padraic Conroy at the Matheson Performing Arts Center in Mendocino.
This event was a smashing success – full house and some wild, spontaneous, unscripted playing. It was more like a super-Session than a concert. Surprise guests Pete Grant (dobro, pedal steel guitar) and Phyllis Grant (flute) provided a nice opening act, then joined Paddy and Padraic to create a beautiful sound. Breathtaking piping and whistleplaying from Paddy, especially on the Hornpipe Set, the Slow Air on Pipes, and a gorgeous whistle set that went from a slow air (Eimhin’s) to a reel (Cahir’s) in a beat. Local favorites Mickie, Elizabeth, and Corwin Zekley joined in for a grand finale set of reels that rocked the house.
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January: Celtic Connections in Glasgow, Scotland. Almost three weeks of music, culture, and fun in the world’s friendliest city.
October: Celtic Colours on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. Dozens of concerts, mostly intimate community-hosted events with world-class musicians. This is a festival like no other – a celebration of Cape Breton culture and community as much as music.
BayCeltic Festival – San Francisco Bay Area Celtic Festival. Annual social reunion for SF Bay Area Celtic musicians, singers, dancers, and performers
