Upcoming Events at Boccelli's on the Canal
Hey Mama w/The Tecumseh Strings & Jandee Lee Porter
HEY MAMA (noun): a washboard rock & roll experience.
THE STORY:
Little did Carlos Santana know that he would have so much to
do with the chance meeting of Avi Salloway and Celia
Woodsmith. After breaking into a college dorm, to find the
man responsible for wailing electric guitar sounds, Celia’s
roommate introduced Avi to one powerhouse of a woman. Their
creative chemistry was quickly realized which lead to
formation of Avi & Celia. Weaving tours in and out of their
exam schedule, they built up a strong grassroots following
throughout the Northeast. They released their first CD (Off
the Floor, 2007) as seniors at the University of Vermont.
Immediately following graduation and a southern tour, they
moved to Boston, MA hitting the ground running right into
the music scene. By this time in their career they had
already opened for Taj Mahal, Leon Russell and Big Brother
and the Holding Co, had toured as far as San Francisco and
had released their second critically acclaimed album (Let it
Rise, 2008).
January 2009 found them plunging into a new era. In
collaboration with the talents of Jared Seabrook and Paul
Chase, two accomplished Boston musicians, Avi & Celia tapped
into a fiery synergy that eventually exploded; HEY MAMA was
born. The band has played more than 200 shows and festivals
throughout the Northeast and Canada, and have released a
third full length album self titled Hey Mama.
The Boston Globe calls them “Sexy roots swagger with
populist fire.” This fire has an undeniable presence in
their performances, which leave the audience sweating. The
band truly believes in freedom, and in every sense of the
word embodies their ideals while on the stage. Growing up at
a camp directed by Pete Seeger’s brother turned Avi on to
folk music and the power of a song. The idea that music can
help repair the world is an underlying philosophy of the
band. With this force in their voices, washboard and
distorted guitars, Hey Mama bears the torch for music of the
people: Can you feel it in your bones?
Jandee Lee Porter -
A Rising Star in Country Music.
A singer/songwriter born and raised in a small town in
the Connecticut River Valley, Jandee Lee Porter has
cultivated a love for music. From a very young age she has
been inspired by the power of song, both lyrically and
melodically. She is influenced by the everyday . .the little
things that often go un-noticed and the experiences she has
endured and observed through others.
Her deep country roots combined with influences from
other genres such as folk, blues, rock and soul are
intertwined to create an alternative sound that is none
other than her own. The fun loving and compelling lyrics are
interwoven with heart wrenching vocals to tell stories that
take the listener back to the time and place in which they
were written.
Friday, 8/20/10
7 doors
7:30 show
$15/$17
$25 limited ANGEL seats, online only.
Outlets:
Bellows Falls – Village Square Booksellers, Fat Franks
Brattleoboro - Brattleboro Books
Chester – Misty Valley Books
Online – www.brattleborotix.com
Info: 802.463.9595
Boccelli's will be open for dinner prior to the concert, starting at 5:00 pm. 802.460.1190 for dinner reservations.
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