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SUMMARY:Flower & Ash: A Post-American Concert
DESCRIPTION:Part of NEMPAC’s collaborative new Artist Series\, Flower & Ash: A Post-American Concert is an evening of original\, folk-inspired song. No ordinary setlist\, the night marks the full band debut performance of songs from a new musical still in progress (“Flower & Ash”). Unlike a traditional musical\, the folk/roots band of Flower & Ash delivers a concert experience that compliments the action onstage and can also stand on its own\, as it will at City Winery. Through the vibrant\, character-rich music\, we are transported to the world of a dystopian America born of violent political differences. In the play\, the post-apocalyptic story chronicles an epic journey of two 20-somethings—Flower and Ash—who discover the true meaning of survival. Reflections of the adventurous\, soul-searching narrative weave their way throughout this Post-American Concert. \nTHE PROCESS OF CREATING FLOWER & ASH – in the words of creator Mike Descoteaux \nFlower & Ash is a vigorous push-back against the hardening of hate and vitriol in our culture. We’re shining a spotlight on the power of compassion through storytelling that is as fun as it is pointed. We’re combining music\, theater\, and storytelling in unique ways. We’re asking folk music to do what it’s always done: change the world\, if just a little bit. Our show explores the tribal wasteland of a dystopian America born of violent political differences and the resulting anarchy. Amidst the literal and figurative rubble arises a truly American story of resurrection and connection. Unlike a traditional musical\, our folk/roots band delivers songs that create a concert experience alongside the action onstage. In fact\, the concert can stand alone as a live album\, reflecting on the themes explored in the narrative—freedom\, identity\, sexuality\, religion\, and what it means to be American.  \nOn the road to a first full production\, we are thrilled to partner with NEMPAC and City Winery in presenting the debut performance of the complete song-set of FLOWER & ASH with a band of talented musicians. Songwriter and playwright\, Mike Descoteaux\, will provide narrative highlights between songs for audience members to engage with the story beyond the music. After the concert\, everyone is invited to discuss their experience with the artists. \nThis concert presents folk songs from a dystopian future: \nMike Descoteaux: (songwriter\, piano\, vocals)\nMcCoy Plaisted: (drums\, vocals)\nCasey Murray: (cello\, guitar\, vocals)\nLila Blue: (guitar\, banjo\, vocals)\nPearl Scott: (vocals)\nCameron Kirkpatrick: (fiddle) \nDATE: Thursday\, April 16th @ 7:30 PM to 9 PM | Doors open at 6 PM for drinks and dinner \nVENUE: City Winery Boston | Haymarket Lounge \nADDRESS: 80 Beverly St\, Boston\, MA 02114 \nTICKETING: Stage Premiere: $42 – sold out!   General Admission: $30 \nPurchase Tickets Here! \nWe are also offering the opportunity to sponsor an artist or sponsor one of the three concerts. Please reach out to Will Neely at wneely@nempacboston.org or 857 239 9997 if you are interested. \n\n\n  \n \n\n \n \n \n\nABOUT MIKE DESCOTEAUX (SONGWRITER\, PIANO\, VOCALS):  Mike Descoteaux (he/him) is a songwriter and performer with over 25 years in the music industry. In addition to his singer/songwriter catalog\, he’s written a handful of musicals including Ready for Life (a zombie musical)\, Dia De Los Muertos\, The Fundamental Skip\, and Warfield: USA. He’s collaborated with brilliant artists like Ellis Paul\, Jason Robert Brown\, Jackie Hoffman\, Dickie Smothers\, Laura Hall\, and William Finn. Mike’s performed at theaters and music venues around the world with The Second City\, Club Passim\, Chicago Shakespeare and New World Stages topping the list. \n\nMike was creator and head of the Music Program at the legendary Second City in Chicago\, songwriter/pianist of the Second City ETC stage\, and full-time artistic director/executive director of several New England nonprofit arts and comedy organizations. His work has been seen on NBC\, A&E\, WGN\, WGBH and stages around the globe. He has “composed” and “conducted” over 1\,000 completely improvised musicals with BLANK! the musical (Off-Broadway)\, Baby Wants Candy\, Musical! the musical\, and many others. In addition to teaching/performing at institutions like the Second City\, iO\, Comedy Sportz\, the Annoyance\, the Magnet\, UCB\, Northwestern University\, and Columbia College\, Mike has led workshops in improvisation\, sketch\, music direction\, and music improv at festivals and theaters all over the world. Find Mike  on Instagram at Mike_D_Makes_Music. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\nMCCOY PLAISTED (DRUMS\, VOCALS)\nMcCoy Plaisted (he/him) is an active drummer\, educator\, composer\, arranger\, and producer originally from New England. As a current graduate student in the Jazz Studies program at Rutgers\, he continues to regularly perform across New England\, New York\, and New Jersey as the bandleader of .mp3. He is particularly active in the Massachusetts\, Connecticut\, New York\, and New Jersey jazz and musical theatre scenes. \nMcCoy is a proud alumnus of UMass Amherst\, where he earned his Bachelor of Music in Jazz and Afro-American Music Studies\, served as center snare for the UMass Minuteman Marching Band\, and taught the UMass Drumline upon graduation. McCoy’s mentors deeply ingrained a strong foundation in jazz and rudimental percussion\, having studied under Thom Hannum\, Ian Hale\, Tom Giampietro\, Jeff Holmes\, Jonathan Barber\, and Ryan Sands. \n\n\n \nCASEY MURRAY (CELLO\, GUITAR\, VOCALS)\nCasey Murray is a multi-instrumentalist performer\, composer\, and educator who finds creative joy collaborating in musical conversation. Playing for contra dancing with bands Calico\, Northwoods\, and Nobody’s Business\, Casey delights dancers with an irresistible groove on cello and guitar. They also tour with their folk duo Casey Murray & Molly Tucker. They have put out multiple records with the band Corner House and in 2022 released their debut Casey & Molly album. They have also appeared on records of numerous friends and collaborators including . Casey is a graduate of Berklee College of Music holding a Bachelor of Music degree in Cello Performance and a minor in American Roots Music Studies. They innovate across genres\, drawing from their roots in styles including Celtic\, Old Time\, New England contra\, folk\, classical\, and improvisation. \n\n\n \nLILA BLUE (GUITAR\, BANJO\, VOCALS)\nLila Blue (they/them) is a twenty-five year old non-binary and queer folk musician\, singer-songwriter\, playwright and performer based out of New York City. They have been performing and composing professionally since early childhood in communally devised theater with the likes of Bread and Puppet Theater and the Lake Lucille Chekhov Project. They have toured and performed internationally\, as well as composing music for film and television\, most notably for MTV and Lifetime. They released their fourth LP\, “Sweet Pea\,” in 2023 garnering much critical praise including Ann Powers of NPR\, “they bring an incredible authority to songwriting and singing…enormous fearlessness and panache….” Their projects navigate themes of grief\, joy\, intergenerational trauma\, rage\, queerness and collisions with divine and haunted spirits\, stemming from their own intuitive practices (which include writing in their sleep). Their original musical about the life and work of Hilma af Klint\, “SEE/UNSEE\,” is currently in development at HERE Arts. You can find them online at @lilablueofficial and lilablueofficial.com.   \n\n\n \nPEARL SCOTT (vocals)\nPearl Scott is a military veteran & singer/songwriter/producer originally from Indiana\, who now currently lives in Boston\, MA. She spent four years as a vocalist in the U.S. Army Bands stationed at Fort Liberty\, NC\, and Fort Knox\, KY\, after receiving a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University. Accomplished in her songwriting and performance capabilities\, she was honored to be the NEMPAC recipient for April 2024. She has an album and various singles available for purchase/stream. Follow on Instagram @pearlscottmusic and view her website www.pearlscottmusic.com for more information. \n \n\n\nCAMERON KIRKPATRICK (fiddle)\nCameron Kirkpatrick—(fiddle) Hailing from Chelsea\, MA\, Cameron enjoys being on the water and navigating Boston Harbor.  He recently picked up the violin as a nice contrast to his previous career as a Baroque Oboist.  You can find him playing in a small variety of Irish pubs in the Boston area\, where he plays sessions with good Craic and a pint of Guinness.  \n\nPARKING & PUBLIC TRANSPORT:\nThere are several parking garages within a few minutes’ walk\, including the Haymarket Garage located at 136 Blackstone Street\, with parking maxed at $16 for evenings and weekends. \nThe closest MBTA stations are Haymarket (orange and green lines) about a 5 minute walk\, and North Station (orange and green lines)\, also about a 5 minute walk.\n \nACCESSIBILITY: City Winery Boston is fully handicap accessible.  Their ADA entrance is located at the corner of New Chardon St and N. Washington St. If you need assistance or have questions\, please contact their Concierge at bostonconcierge@citywinery.com or call them at 617-933-8047. For Information about All their Accessibility options please email accessibility@citywinery.com.
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SUMMARY:Sink into Me
DESCRIPTION:Part of NEMPAC’s collaborative new Artist Series\, Pearl Scott’s Sink into Me concert is inspired by Social Justice Movements with music influences of Nina Simone\, Esperanza Spalding\, and India Arie. She will intersperse poetry and quotes between songs in the program that reflect upon her life and experience as a black artist and military veteran. \nThis concert will feature R&B and Jazz\, and the talents of the following artist: \nPearl Scott: (Voice and Guitar) \nDATE: Friday\, April 18th @ 7:30 PM to 9 PM \nVENUE: City Winery Boston | Haymarket Lounge \nADDRESS: 80 Beverly St\, Boston\, MA 02114 \nTICKETS: Click for Tickets! \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\nABOUT PEARL SCOTT: Originally from Indiana\, Pearl Scott currently lives in Boston\, MA. She spent four years as a vocalist in the U.S. Army Bands stationed at Fort Liberty\, NC\, and Fort Knox\, KY after receiving a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University. Accomplished in her songwriting and performance capabilities\, she has been working actively to develop various recording projects including original music. She has an album and multiple singles available for purchase/stream. Follow on Instagram @pearlscottmusic and view her website pearlscottmusic.com.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n     \nGabriel Stillman\nSaxophone\nGabe Stillman grew up in Milton\, Massachusetts\, where he studied clarinet with Linda Poland (New Bedford Symphony Orchestra) and saxophone with Bill Vint (John Allmark Jazz Orchestra). He then pursued a bachelor’s degree in music education from Illinois Wesleyan University\, where he studied clarinet with Roger Garrett (Peoria Symphony Orchestra)\, and jazz studies with Dr. Tom Streeter and Dr. Tim Pitchford. After graduating\, Gabe served a four-year active duty tour in the US Army Band at Fort Bragg in North Carolina\, before coming back home to Boston and joining the 215th National Guard Army Band of Massachusetts while pursuing a master’s degree in materials science and engineering at Boston University. He is now a Sargent First-Class in the 215th Army Band and works as an engineer for the US Department of Transportation. Gabe’s favorite ice cream is Cherry Garcia and he rarely bowls above 100. \n \n\n     \nJon Polit\nPiano\nJon is a native Bostonian\, multi-instrumentalist\, and recovering clarinetist. He’s been a fixture of the New England music scene for the past 15+ years\, playing everything from multi-stage folk festivals to intimate chamber music concerts. Though his current focus is jazz piano\, he strives to incorporate this breadth of experience to each new project. \n \n\n     \nWill Mabuza\nBass\nBorn in Somerville\, Massachusetts\, bassist William Mabuza has dedicated his time and passion into the understanding and development of jazz\, Soul music and contemporary art. His heroes include the likes of John Coltrane\, Miles Davis\, Cecil Taylor\, and all of those who desired to push music beyond the conventional limits of what was thought possible. As a 2023 graduate of the New England Conservatory of Music\, William has studied under the mentorship of notable artists such as Cecil Mcbee\, Dave Holland\, Nasheet Waits\, and Jason Moran\, among others\, in pursuit of his own musical prowess and evolution. Choosing to speak the musical tradition through jazz and free improvisation\, he hopes to one day carry the lineage of those who inspired his journey. \n \n\n     \nMark Valdes\nDrums\nMark Valdes is a drummer\, educator\, and composer based in Los Angeles who has performed at venues and festivals across The United States sharing the stage with world-class artists such as John Daversa\, Poncho Sanchez\, Bob Mintzer\, Barbara Morrison\, Gordon Goodwin\, Wayne Bergeron\, and Vardan Ovsepian. Some notable venues/events include The Monterey Jazz Festival\, The Walt Disney Concert Hall\, The Central Avenue Jazz Festival\, and The Oasis Music Festival in Palm Springs California. \n \n\n\nPARKING & PUBLIC TRANSPORT:\nThere are several parking garages within a few minutes’ walk\, including the Haymarket Garage located at 136 Blackstone Street\, with parking maxed at $16 for evenings and weekends. \nThe closest MBTA stations are Haymarket (orange and green lines) about a 5 minute walk\, and North Station (orange and green lines)\, also about a 5 minute walk.\n \nACCESSIBILITY: City Winery Boston is fully handicap accessible.  Their ADA entrance is located at the corner of New Chardon St and N. Washington St. If you need assistance or have questions\, please contact their Concierge at bostonconcierge@citywinery.com or call them at 617-933-8047. For Information about All their Accessibility options please email accessibility@citywinery.com.
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