Carnegie Hall Citywide: Citywide Night
Matuto, whose name means “country boy” in Brazilian slang, has been described as “weird and wonderful … unorthodox and delightful” by JazzTimes. Hear why when this lively quartet takes Brazilian folk music and shakes it up with the flatpicking guitars and fiery fiddles of American bluegrass to create a musical experience the group likens to “Brazilian Carnival in the Appalachian Mountains.” Anchored by Clay Ross’s guitar and Rob Curto’s accordion, Matuto’s joyous explorations of folk, world, and jazz styles are invigorating.
Consider every possibility for what’s exciting and daring in Irish fiddle playing and Eileen Ivers surpasses them all. This Grammy Award winner, Emmy nominee, and nine-time All-Ireland Fiddle Champion has played with major orchestras around the globe, as well as such luminaries as Sting, The Chieftains, Patti Smith, and countless others. Called “the Jimi Hendrix of the violin” (The New York Times), she is deeply rooted in tradition while remaining dedicated to exploring new possibilities for the instrument.
Zydeco—that intoxicating, accordion-driven South Louisiana blend of Cajun, Afro-Caribbean, and African American popular music—burns brightly when Nathan & The Zydeco Cha Chas perform. Nathan Williams’s accordion playing sets the boisterous tone, while his brother Dennis’s jazz-tinged guitar brings a unique flavor to the music. Bass, drums, and rubboard add extra spice to this Louisiana-styled musical gumbo for a performance that will get your feet moving, fingers snapping, and heart pounding.
Part of: Carnegie Hall Citywide
Performers
Matuto
·· Clay Ross, Guitar and Vocals
·· Rob Curto, Accordion
·· Itaiguara Brandão, Bass
·· Aynsley Powell, Drums
Eileen Ivers, Fiddle, Mandolin, and Bodhran
·· Matt Mancuso, Guitar, Trumpet, Fiddle, and Vocals
·· Buddy Connolly, Accordion, and Keyboards
·· Lindsey Horner, Upright Bass, Electric Bass, Baritone Saxophone, and Harmonica
·· Dave Barckow, Percussion, Guitar, and Vocals
Nathan & The Zydeco Cha Chas
·· Nathan Williams, Accordions and Vocals
·· Dennis Paul Williams, Guitar and Vocals
·· Junius Antoine, Bass Guitar
·· Clifford Alexander, Rubboard and Vocals
·· Djuan Francis, Drums and Vocals
Venue Information
Bryant Park
Between 40th and 42nd Streets and Fifth and Sixth Avenues | Manhattan
bryantpark.org | 212-768-4242