BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Under The Beams - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Under The Beams X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://underthebeams.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Under The Beams REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Indiana/Knox BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20170312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20171105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20180311T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20181104T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20190310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20191103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20200308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20201101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Knox:20260110T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Knox:20260110T213000 DTSTAMP:20260410T055611 CREATED:20251024T181114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T155147Z UID:2256-1768073400-1768080600@underthebeams.org SUMMARY:Glem & Reider DESCRIPTION:Latin Grammy nominees Jorge Glem and Sam Reider have built an oasis halfway between Brooklyn and Cumaná—a one-of-a-kind place that blends not just two cultures\, but two artistic languages that had never truly merged before. \nGlem\, a Grammy-nominated Venezuelan cuatrista and founding member of the acclaimed ensemble C4 Trío\, joins forces with Sam Reider\, an American accordionist\, pianist\, composer\, and leader of the band The Human Hands. Together\, they created an album that uniquely embodies this extraordinary musical and cultural fusion. \nTheir debut duo album\, Brooklyn-Cumaná\, was released in November 2022 and received a Latin Grammy nomination in 2023 for Best Instrumental Album. \nThe project’s repertoire includes Venezuelan merengue\, joropos\, and other traditional Venezuelan rhythms\, woven together with original compositions influenced by American jazz and roots music. \nBrooklyn-Cumaná is a compelling experiment—one that captivates the heart while inviting the body to move. It’s not just a musical collaboration; it’s a vibrant conversation between traditions\, places\, and creative spirits. \nMeet the Musicians… \nJorge Glem is a Latin Grammy Award-winning and Grammy nominated cuatro player\, mandolinist and musical producer\, Jorge Glem is without a doubt one of Venezuela’s musical treasures. Raised in Cumaná\, Venezuela\, Glem\, who currently resides in the U.S.\, has set out with a clear and driven purpose of presenting the Venezuelan cuatro as a universal instrument. \nHis amazing talent and driven purpose recently allowed him to perform a solo concerto for cuatro with acclaimed conductor\, Gustavo Dudamel and the prestigious LA Philharmonic\, to an exceptional standing ovation. He also recently joined celebrated multiple Grammy-winning\, composer and pianist\, Jon Batiste\, as part of his ensemble in his sold out “American Symphony concert at the one and only Carnegie Hall in New York City. To boot\, Glem has also shared the stage with renown worldwide figures such as Paquito D’Rivera\, Jordan Rudess\, Rubén Blades\, Carlos Vives\, Calle 13\, Natalia Lafoucarde\, Gaby Moreno\, Guaco\, Desorden Público\, Ensamble Gurrufío\, Gualberto Ibarreto\, Sofia Rei\, Etienne Charles and many other important music personalities\, accomplishing the fuse of this traditional instrument in genres such as jazz\, salsa\, bluegrass\, rock\, and pop. \nIn 2017 Glem\, in that continuous effort to introduce the cuatro to the world\, initiated a movement called #4CuatroMusic through social media that reached more than 1k posts in only 3 weeks. It is evident that the cuatro is more than an instrument to this musical prodigy. It is without a doubt a part of him and through playing it\, he is able to attain a global voice. \nJorge Glem is also a founding member of the acclaimed ensemble C4 Trio\, who won a Latin Grammy for their album ” Tiempo al Tiempo\,” with renown salsa artist Luis Enrique. Along with this second Latin Grammy win\, this dynamic ensemble has been nominated four previous times for this award and has been nominated on two occasions to the prestigious Grammy presented by The Recording Academy. \nJorge Glem has also been the winner of prestigious awards such as “El Silbón de Oro\,” “Siembra Del Cuatro\,” and three Pepsi music awards for his album “En El Cerrito.” With three productions of his own\, Glem is also currently participating in collaborations with folk accordionist Sam Reider\, with whom he recently just released the much awaited and well received album\, “Brooklyn-Cumaná.” Additionally\, he has a unique duo project with Cuban-Venezuelan pianist\, composer\, and arranger\, Cesar Orozco with whom in 2019 he released the award-winning album “Stringwise.” \nGlem has participated in over 200 productions and continues touring across the U.S.\, Latin America\, and Europe and looks forward to many more collaborations incorporating the iconic Venezuelan cuatro. \n SAM REIDER is a Latin GRAMMY-nominated pianist\, accordionist\, composer\, and educator from San Francisco\, California. His original music explores the confluence of various streams of American music\, from jazz and folk to pop and chamber music. He has appeared as a bandleader and soloist at major festivals and venues around the world and his performances and original compositions have been featured on NPR\, PBS and the BBC. Reider has performed\, recorded and collaborated with a range of artists including Jon Batiste\, Jorge Glem\, Sierra Hull\, Laurie Lewis\, and Paquito d’Rivera. From his genre-bending acoustic ensemble The Human Hands to his duo collaboration with Grammy-nominated Venezuelan artist Jorge Glem\, Reider’s unique compositional voice and melodicism runs throughout his eclectic projects. His 2022 solo piano record of original music Petrichor received four stars and made the Best of 2022 in Downbeat Magazine. Reider and Glem’s album Brooklyn-Cumaná was featured on NPR’s Tiny Desk and was nominated for Best Instrumental Album in the 2023 Latin GRAMMY Awards. Reider’s latest release The Golem and Other Tales (2024)\, features his groundbreaking ensemble the Human Hands performing a large scale instrumental tone poem based on the legend of a clay man brought to life. In addition to his work as a performer\, Reider is a prolific composer and has worked with a variety of ensembles and soloists including the San Francisco Girl’s Chorus\, Trinity Alps Chamber Music Festival\, Del Sol Quartet\, and Grammy-nominated violinist Tessa Lark. URL:https://underthebeams.org/event/glem-reider/ LOCATION:Murphy Auditorium\, 419 Tavern Street\, New Harmony\, IN\, 47631\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://underthebeams.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Brooklyn-Cumana-Cover-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Knox:20250412T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Knox:20250412T193000 DTSTAMP:20260410T055611 CREATED:20241107T162858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T180915Z UID:2227-1744486200-1744486200@underthebeams.org SUMMARY:The Revelers DESCRIPTION:“Groove bound and dance compelling…”  \n– Dan Willging\, OFFBEAT MAGAZINE \n“Jumps from the start…”  \n– Herman Fuselier\, THE ADVERTISER \n“A true Louisiana supergroup was born…”  \n                                    – Kelly McCartney\, THE BLUEGRASS SITUATION \n  \nThe Revelers have been bringing their party around the world for nearly 10 years. With their long-awaited follow-up to 2016’s Grammy-nominated record\, the band has taken their place firmly at the top of a game where they make the rules.  The brash blasts of the accordion\, the shuffle of feet\, the wailing vocals in old French… The sound of Cajun music is well-known throughout the United States and abroad. But for Louisiana-based band The Revelers\, it’s just the start of the story. Headquartered in the city of Lafayette in Southwest Louisiana’s Cajun Country (New Orleans is home to jazz\, but not a native home to Cajun music)\, the band is dedicated to the “holy trinity” of Cajun culture: hot music\, all-night dancing\, and great food. But they’re determined to explore the larger world of Louisiana music as well\, and with their new album\, The End of the River (Au bout de la rivière)\, they’re tapping into their deep lifetimes of knowledge of Swamp Pop\, Zydeco\, and old-school Louisiana dancehall music. They’ve synthesized all of these different traditions into a new sound\, their own sound. \nMeet the Band…    \n BLAKE MILLER \nGrandson of well-known accordion builder Larry Miller\, Blake has been surrounded by Cajun music and culture his entire life. Hailing from the small town of Iota Louisiana\, Blake\, a fluent french speaker and songwriter\, managed to acquire a degree in Francophone studies from The University Of Louisiana at Lafayette\, and in the meantime founded the popular young Cajun band The Pine Leaf Boys and became a member of the premiere Louisiana roots band The Red Stick Ramblers. He has also served stints in just about every other cajun/creole band of note including Balfa Toujours \, Les Malfecteurs and Cedric Watson & Bijou Creole bringing his strong cultural identity and accomplished musicianship to the world. \nCHAS JUSTUS \nHailing from Memphis\, Tennessee\, was born to play the guitar. He plays with a confidence and diversity that belies his young age being able to seamlessly switch from any of the numerous blues styles he’s mastered to country jazz and the Southwest Louisiana guitar styles that he has fallen in love with. Not only has his guitar playing been featured on numerous albums to come out of the Louisiana music scene but also his songs have been on quite a few albums\, including Linda Ronstadt and Ann Savoy’s Grammy Nominated Adieu False Heart. His individualistic guitar playing\, singing\, and songwriting mark Chas Justus as one of the next Southern troubadours with a new song that sounds refreshingly old. \nDANIEL COOLIK \nA consummate musician’s musician\, Daniel Coolik\, originally from Atlanta\, Georgia\, swept into the Lafayette scene in 2009 and quickly added his name to many respectable rosters\, loaning his talents to such groups as Cedric Watson & Bijou Creole\, The Red Stick Ramblers\, Les Malfecteurs\, and The Yvette Landry Band. Daniel was already an adept multi-instrumentalist in the Asheville\, North Carolina scene where he focused on jazz mandolin as well as old time Appalachian traditional music\, and has since emerged as a violoniste extraordinaire here in Acadiana. His abilities have taken him all over the globe\, including Haiti\, Thailand\, most countries in Western Europe\, and Canada. \nGLENN FIELDS \nBaton Rouge native Glenn Fields is the quintessential Louisiana drummer. He has also emerged as a fine singer causing comparisons to be drawn the late Levon Helm as well as Louisiana drummer vocalists Warren Storm and Lil’ Bob. Although a capable bandleader and founder of The Red Stick Ramblers\, Glenn is also the first call for those looking for the most unshakable groove\, versatility\, and peerless taste of anyone whoever hit the skins. It’s no wonder that his skills have taken him all over the world including the Far East. He is also responsible for the creation of The Blackpot Festival\, an event representing Louisiana’s cultural renaissance and vitality that he so embodies. \nTREY BOUDREAUX \nTrey Boudreaux grew up in Lafayette\, LA\, surrounded by the sounds of French music and inspired by the constant flow of music his parents played in the house. Growing up learning music from his father and in school\, Boudreaux developed skills in a wide range of musical styles that made him an in-demand bass player throughout his high school and college years. Trey has since brought his commanding and energetic groove to countless artists in South Louisiana\, having also carved out a place in the New Orleans music community for a decade. \nTHE CHRIS MILLER \nA native of Jacksonville\, Florida\, TCM grew up listening to bluegrass music but found his voice in the saxophone and has quickly developed a reputation as an in-demand soloist. Recently he’s been featured with bands as diverse as Mike & Ruthy (the Mammals)\, Great Bear\, and AC Newman (the New Pornographers). It’s been said that his fiery tone and homage to the swamp pop masters is the “glue” in the Revelers unstoppable sound. URL:https://underthebeams.org/event/the-revelers/ LOCATION:Murphy Auditorium\, 419 Tavern Street\, New Harmony\, IN\, 47631\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://underthebeams.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/the-revelers.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Knox:20250329T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Knox:20250329T193000 DTSTAMP:20260410T055611 CREATED:20241107T162112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T180921Z UID:2224-1743276600-1743276600@underthebeams.org SUMMARY:Biribá Union DESCRIPTION:“a dynamic trio\, blending original music with world fusion influences” \n— SARASOTA HERALD-TRIBUNE \n“not just a concert; it’s a beacon of artistic innovation and collaboration\, showcasing the transformative power of music to unite and inspire … a much-needed reminder of the beauty that emerges when we come together to celebrate our differences.”               — BNN \n“a refreshingly new sound… improvisational spontaneity and high energy performance.” \n— WSLR RADIO \n  \nMeet the Band…                                        \nMike Block \nMike Block is a Grammy Award-winning cello player\, singer and composer passionate about cross-cultural collaboration through music\, hailed as “one of the bravest\, most intriguing musicians on the American fusion scene.” (Gramophone). Acclaimed by the New York Times for his “vital rich-hued solo playing”\, and by Salt Lake City Desert News as “a true artist… a sight to behold”\, Mike tours in a variety of collaborative projects\, and was among the first wave of cellists to adopt a strap to stand while performing\, using his patented design\, The Block Strap. He is also the founding Director of Play For the Vote\, Mike Block String Camp\, and Silkroad’s Global Musician Workshop. \nVisit MikeBlockMusic.com → \n  \nChristylez Bacon (pronounced: chris-styles) is a Grammy Nominated Progressive Hip-Hop artist and multi-instrumentalist from Southeast\, Washington\, DC. As a performer\, Christylez multi-tasks between various instruments such as the West African djembe drum\, acoustic guitar\, and the human beat-box (oral percussion)\, all while continuing the oral tradition of storytelling through his lyrics. \nWith a mission towards cultural acceptance and unification through music\, Christylez is constantly pushing the envelope – from performances at the National Cathedral\, to becoming the first Hip-Hop artist to be featured at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival\, composing and performing with the National Symphony Orchestra and Princeton Symphony Orchestra on multiple occasions\, collaborating with cellist Yo-Yo Ma\, and creating an intentional culture exchange project and subsequent documentary between Washington\, DC and Brasilía\, Brazil. \nVisit Christylez.com → \n  \nPatricia Ligia is an electric bass player and composer from Montevideo\, Uruguay. In addition to playing regularly in pop superstar Karol G’s touring band\, with whom she has performed on Saturday Night Live\, NPR’s Tiny Desk\, The Today Show\, and stadium shows around the world\, Patricia is co-founder of the band Mestizas – a musical group specialized in the fusion of flamenco\, jazz\, and various Latin American and Caribbean folklore genres\, where she plays bass\, sings\, and arranges the music. Patricia leads Group ‘O’\, with whom she has performed in the Boston and Miami area\, playing original music and her own arrangements of Brazilian and Latin music. She constantly collaborates with other artists as a bassist and as an arranger and has short-term plans to record her own 100% original music album. She graduated from Berklee College of Music with a major in Jazz Composition. \n@patricia_ligia_ URL:https://underthebeams.org/event/biriba-union/ LOCATION:Murphy Auditorium\, 419 Tavern Street\, New Harmony\, IN\, 47631\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://underthebeams.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Biriba-Union3-emily-walker-photography-59.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Knox:20250215T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Knox:20250215T193000 DTSTAMP:20260410T055611 CREATED:20241107T153302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T180927Z UID:2221-1739647800-1739647800@underthebeams.org SUMMARY:The Shelest PIano Duo DESCRIPTION:Four Hands\, One Great Love  \nPraised for their “stirring performances of rare repertory” (Fanfare Magazine)\, the Shelest Piano Duo is a husband-and-wife team of ANNA AND DMITRI SHELEST who trace their roots to the music school in Ukraine. At their official Carnegie Hall debut in February 2018\, their CD release of Ukrainian Rhapsody brought the renewed attention to the music of their homeland. The Duo\, who met as classmates in middle school\, began performing together after their marriage in the U.S. Their inventive programs have brought them to a broad array of venues from concert stages to state functions\, and\, in words of Secretary-General of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon\, “realized diplomacy through music.” \nDmitri Shelest started studying piano at the age of six in Ukraine and soon enrolled into the Kharkiv Special Music School\, succeeding at his first contest when he was 11 years old. It was also piano that brought him across to the U.S. after he was offered a full scholarship to Northern Kentucky University as a bachelor’s degree candidate in piano performance. \nWhile at NKU\, Mr. Shelest won top prizes in various international piano competitions and participated in music festivals. After graduating in 2005\, he pursued a post- baccalaureate degree in entrepreneurship. Since relocating with his family to New York\, he has been active as a chamber musician in addition to managing a record label and a piano retail showroom. \nHailed by The New York Times as a pianist of “a fiery sensibility and warm touch\,” Anna Shelest is an international award-winning musician who has thrilled audiences throughout the world. Anna\, a champion of esoteric repertoire\, is currently collaborating with the legendary conductor Neeme Järvi on a project of recording the complete works for piano and orchestra by Anton Rubinstein. \nAnna made her orchestral debut at the age of 12 years old with the Kharkiv Symphony Orchestra\, playing Rachmaninoff’s “Piano Concerto No. 1.” Since then\, she has been a soloist with world-class orchestras such as Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra\, Montreal Symphony Orchestra and Estonian National Symphony Orchestra among others. \nAs a soloist\, she has appeared at Alice Tully Hall and Stern Auditorium at Carnegie Hall in New York City\, The Kennedy Center in Washington\, DC\, Wiener Konzerthaus in Vienna and Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City. \nBorn in Ukraine\, Mrs. Shelest received her early music education at Kharkiv Special Music School. After receiving her Bachelor of Music degree at Northern Kentucky University\, she graduated from The Juilliard School with a master’s degree. \nToday\, Anna and Dmitri Shelest make their home in New York City with their two sons\, Ivan and Alexey. \n  \nMeet the Musicians… \n  \nAnna Shelest \nThe distinguished career of Anna Shelest includes a performance at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris when she was only eleven years old\, and her orchestral debut with the Kharkiv Symphony Orchestra the following year in a performance of Rachmaninoff’s First Piano Concerto. Hailed as the “female reincarnation of Liszt” and “a piano lioness\,” she has since performed throughout the world as both a soloist and chamber musician\, including appearances with the Cincinnati\, Montreal\, and Netherlands Symphony Orchestras\, as well as the St. Petersburg Philharmonic. Her recent performances include debuts at Alice Tully Hall and Stern Auditorium at Carnegie Hall in New York City. A native of Ukraine\, Ms. Shelest began her piano studies at the Kharkiv Special Music School for Gifted Children and continued her studies in the United States at Northern Kentucky University and The Juilliard School. She has released multiple albums including Etudes-tableaux op. 39 and Moments Musicaux op. 16 by Rachmaninoff\, Beyond Oblivion\, and her newest release featuring Mussorgsky Pictures at an Exhibition as well as works by Tchaikovsky and Glinka. She has received top prizes and awards in numerous international piano competitions including: Louisiana International Piano Competition; Bradshaw-Buono International Piano Competition\, New York; Jefferson Symphony Young Artists Competition\, Denver\, Colorado; International Piano Competition for Young Musicians\, Enschede\, The Netherlands; Corpus Christi International Competition for Piano and Strings; Washington International Piano Competition; and others. \n  \nDmitri Shelest \nDmitri Shelest began studying piano at the age of six in Ukraine and soon enrolled in the Kharkiv Special Music School\, where he succeeded at his first contest at 11 years old. Playing piano brought him to the U.S. after he was offered a full scholarship to Northern Kentucky University (NKU) as a Bachelor’s Degree candidate in Piano Performance. While at NKU\, Shelest won top prizes in various international piano competitions and participated in music festivals. Since relocating with his family to New York\, he has been active as a chamber musician in addition to managing a record label and a piano retail showroom. \n  \nFour Hands: Piano Duet Pair Anna and Dmitri Shelest \nAnna Shelest and her husband Dmitri Shelest are role models for adults learning piano duets. The couple offers tips on playing together as a four hands duo. \nby Nancy M. Williams\, Founding Editor | Nov 18\, 2013 \nAn excerpt of Anna and Dmitri Shelest of the Shelest Piano Duo playing Ravel’s La Valse for piano four hands. \nThe piano duet pair Anna Shelest and Dmitri Shelest first met at the Kharkiv Special Music School in Ukraine when they were 12 years old. They fell in love later\, after they both had moved to the United States and found themselves as two fellow Ukrainian pianists making a new life in a different country. Recently\, this husband and wife team extended their partnership to the piano\, where they perform classical piano duets for four hands\, one piano. Earlier this year at the ABC Gala at Carnegie Hall\, they debuted Ravel’s La Valse\, their interpretation electrifying and suspenseful. \nIn this exclusive interview for GRAND PIANO PASSION™\, Anna Shelest and Dmitri Shelest share their experiences with piano duets for adult piano students. \nSo you both moved to the United States in 2000\, and then you married seven years later\, is that right? \nAnna: We actually had two weddings. Legally we got married in March 2007 in the U.S.\, but since all of our family lives in Ukraine\, we also celebrated our wedding in our hometown of Kharhov in July 2007. \nHow does being married affect your collaboration on piano duets? \nDmitri: I find that being married simplifies our collaboration. If Anna hears that my left hand is uneven\, she will tell me to fix it\, without having to worry about insulting my self-esteem. When we talk about interpretation\, we are not afraid to voice our opinions. If I don’t agree with Anna\, I won’t have to go through a long process of praising her idea and then carefully telling her that I might disagree. This seems to save a lot of time and get to the right thing faster. \nAnna: In duo playing\, you want to bring the strongest aspects of both partners forward as much as possible. Because we grew up together as musicians\, we really know each other’s playing\, and we have a good understanding of each other’s strengths. Sometimes we go back and forth\, testing different interpretations\, so at the end it is hard to recall who originated each idea in the first place. \nBackground on La Valse\nby Anna Shelest\nThis dazzling poème chorégraphique pour orchestre was conceived as a ballet commissioned by the founder of the Ballets Russes\, Sergei Diaghilev. However\, after first hearing the work in a two-piano version\, Diaghilev said that it was a “not a ballet. It is a portrait of ballet”—a comment that effectively ended the relationship between the two. La Valse\, written shortly after World War I\, has resemblances to the great Strauss waltzes\, yet with a clear statement on where the new music is headed\, especially with its harmonic developments. It begins with a conception-like vagueness of a waltz and ends with nearly destroying the form. \nDoes being married affect how you perform together? \nAnna: I feel that it is important to leave some room for spontaneity during the performance. The longer we play a certain piece\, the more freedom we have to go with the moment without losing each other. I am also not a big fan of talking too much in rehearsal. After you play a few times together\, your ears should tell you all you need to know. Being married helps us to work well together\, although I feel all duos need to have an element of spontaneity. \nAnd when you perform\, you’ve made the decision to play piano duets with one piano\, four hands? \nDmitri: Yes. Not many venues have two good pianos on stage\, and both of us think\, especially Anna\, that two pianos might be a little too much. If you add another piano\, you won’t necessarily gain more colors\, just volume. Noise happens. At first it seems easier to perform on two pianos rather than having to share one keyboard. And it is easier for the composer who arranges the music not to have to worry about how to distribute the middle register of the keyboard for two people. But once you get past some of these inconveniences\, it becomes much easier to anticipate what your partner is about to do. \nYour playing of the La Valse piece in the video above is wonderful—fiery\, intimate. How did you come to select La Valse as a keystone of your repertoire? \nAnna: We are interested in pieces that are originally orchestral but work well on the piano too. Most of our repertoire has been arranged for one piano\, four hands\, by the original composers themselves. In fact\, some of the pieces\, like the Schubert Fantasy for piano four hands\, were originally written for four hands. We grew up playing a lot of big\, virtuosic pieces as soloists\, so it is something that is very much part of our musical identity. La Valse fits in with our approach. \nThat’s interesting. How do you address the challenge of creating a full orchestral sound on one piano? \nAnna: My philosophy is to approach pieces like La Valse on the piano not as an orchestra reduction but rather as a virtuosic piano showpiece. \nA Sampling of Anna and Dmitri Shelest’s Four Hands Repertoire \n\nLes Preludes\, Liszt\nThe Moldau from Má vlast\, Smetana\nRhapsody in Blue\, Gershwin\nFantasy in F minor D.940\, Schubert\nSymphony No. 6\, Third Movement\, Tchaikovsky\n6 Morceaux\, Op. 11\, Rachmaninoff\nScherzo from A Midsummer Night’s Dream\, Mendelssohn\n\nDmitri: When we were working on La Valse\, sometimes I found myself going too far in trying to imitate the sound of an orchestra or a particular instrument. While Anna totally agrees about the orchestral nature of the piece\, she cleared up my head by reminding me that this is the piano and some things just won’t sound the same. Trying to imitate an orchestral instrument in a certain passage creates a sound that is pale\, but if you take advantage of the properties of the piano\, you bring out more color. \nThat is great advice\, applicable also to piano solos arranged from originally orchestral pieces. What other advice do you have for adult piano students interested in playing duets for one piano\, four hands? \nAnna: My main advice would be to listen a lot before you talk. Think first of what you could have done better before giving your partner any feedback or criticism. It can feel awkward to share a keyboard with someone else\, almost as though that person is invading your personal space\, so you have to consider that your partner might have the same feelings. \nDmitri: I agree. I think most people at first feel uncomfortable sitting down at the piano and having to consider someone else\, be it a violinist\, singer or another pianist. And it is an additional workload having to constantly follow and listen to someone else’s part. But as always\, with more experience comes more pleasure. Team collaboration is different than solo performing\, but in many ways\, for me at least\, equally satisfying. \nIn addition to being a concert pianist\, Anna Shelest has taught adults in her studio\, including some with very advanced repertoire\, for close to 15 years. In his day profession at Faust Harrison Pianos in New York City\, concert pianist Dmitri Shelest often establishes a rapport with adult students shopping for a piano. He admires their passion for the piano. Learn more about them at annashelest.com. URL:https://underthebeams.org/event/the-shelest-piano-duo/ LOCATION:Murphy Auditorium\, 419 Tavern Street\, New Harmony\, IN\, 47631\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://underthebeams.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Shelest-Piano-Duo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Knox:20250118T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Knox:20250118T193000 DTSTAMP:20260410T055611 CREATED:20241107T151052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T180933Z UID:2210-1737228600-1737228600@underthebeams.org SUMMARY:Catherine Russell & Sean Mason DESCRIPTION:An evening of Jazz with Catherine Russell\, vocals\, & Sean Mason\, piano  \nCatherine Russell’s true delights come from that amazing voice\, comfortable in any setting\, from blues to swing to Broadway and beyond. Cat delights with her musical archeological skills\, searching and searching for those nuggets for us to enjoy. Many have seen and heard Catherine do it\, on record with her group\, in concert with The Jazz At Lincoln Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis\, captured live at Levon Helm’s barn with The Black Italians. \nHere\, her muse is pianist Sean Mason\, himself showing casual comfort and skillful appeal\, as just the two of them explore tunes familiar to Fats Waller\, James P. Johnson\, Bing Crosby\, Frank Sinatra\, Ray Charles\, Louis Armstrong\, Peggy Lee and more. It’s here you’ll see the best things happen as you delight in the listening. \nQuotes: \n“A voice that wails like a horn and whispers like a snake in the Garden of Eden”   -NPR \n  \nCatherine Russell’s voice is so fine and her vocal style so accomplished that I want to believe that this is how Bessie Smith sounded live. \nRussell comes by it all honestly. Her father\, Luis Russell\, was a legendary pianist / composer / bandleader\, and Louis Armstrong’s long-time musical director. Her mother\, Carline Ray\, was a ground-breaking vocalist / guitarist / bassist who performed with the International Sweethearts of Rhythm\, Mary Lou Williams\, and Sy Oliver. That is a potent family tree. The singer made a name for herself with her debut\, Cat (Dot Time Records\, 2009)\, fully consolidating her position as preeminent jazz vocalist with Bring It Back (Dot Time Records\, 2014)\, Alone Together (Dot Time Records\, 2019)\, and Send For Me (Dot Time Records\, 2022). \nRussell meets a soulmate in pianist Sean Mason\, whose musical palate aligns closely with her own. Together on My Ideal\, they make a rarified recording of old songs where the pair blow kisses in all directions. Singer and pianist open the recital with James P. Johnson and Andy Razaf’s 1930 “A Porter’s Love Song to a Chambermaid” It is a splendid wink at both Johnson and Fats Waller. Later\, the wink turns into a full bow to Waller with sexy and sassy performances of his “You Stayed Away Too Long” and “Ain’t Got Nobody To Grind My Coffee.” \nNot content to remain prewar\, the two take on Ray Charles and his gospel-infused rhythm and blues of “I Don’t Need No Doctor” and “Ain’t That Love.” The two glance off of Nat King Cole’s “You Can Depend On Me” en route to Bing Crosby’s “On The Sentimental Side” and Frank Sinatra’s “South To A Warmer Place.” Mason shows an impressive aptitude for whatever genre in which he finds himself. The synergy between Russell and Mason reaches eclipse on two numbers associated with Peggy Lee\, “Waitin’ For The Train To Come In” and the title piece. \nMy Ideal is an echo informed by other duet recordings like Ella Fitzgerald’s Gershwin recordings with Ellis Larkins\, Tony Bennett’s collaborations with Bill Evans\, and Nina Simone’s Nina Simone and Piano. Both intimate and wide open\, Catherine Russell and Sean Mason make My Ideal an engrossing and entertaining recording by any measure. \nMeet the Musicians… \nCatherine Russell \nVocalist Catherine Russell is a native New Yorker\, born into musical royalty. Her father\, the late Luis Russell\, was a legendary pianist / composer / bandleader\, and Louis Armstrong’s long-time musical director. Her mother\, the late Carline Ray\, was a pioneering vocalist / guitarist / bassist who performed with International Sweethearts of Rhythm\, Mary Lou Williams\, and Sy Oliver. Catherine’s professional life began early. After graduating with honors from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts\, she toured and recorded with Carrie Smith\, Steely Dan\, David Bowie\, Cyndi Lauper\, Paul Simon\, Jackson Browne\, Michael Feinstein\, Levon Helm\, Toshi Reagon and Rosanne Cash\, among others\, appearing on over 200 albums. \nHer 2006 debut album Cat\, (World Village/Harmonia Mundi)\, garnered rave reviews\, paving the way for her 2008 sophomore release\, Sentimental Streak.  Catherine was a guest on “Late Night with Conan O’Brien”\, PBS-TV’s “Tavis Smiley Show”\, and NPR’s “Fresh Air”\, “Piano Jazz”\, “Mountain Stage”\, “World Café”\, and “Jazz Night in America.” She has won a prestigious German Record Critics’ Award and a Living Blues magazine critics’ poll. Catherine Russell’s third album\, Inside This Heart of Mine\, reached #1 on JazzWeek and Roots Music Report radio charts\, while also charting on Billboard and reaching #1 on ITunes jazz charts. A fourth album\, Strictly Romancin’ was released in February 2012\, and was awarded Prix du Jazz Vocal (Vocal Album of The Year) by the French Jazz Academy\, Grand Prix du Hot Club de France\, and a Bistro Award for Outstanding Recording. Also in 2012\, Catherine Russell received a Grammy® Award as a featured artist on the soundtrack album for the HBO-TV series\, Boardwalk Empire.  \n \n  \n“ … a voice that wails like a horn and whispers like a snake in the Garden of Eden.”  – NPR \nIn 2013\, Catherine contributed 3 songs to the soundtrack of the film\, Kill Your Darlings. Her 5th solo album\, Bring It Back\, was released worldwide in February of 2014 on the Jazz Village label\, receiving a ★★★★★ 5 Star Review in Downbeat Magazine. In September 2016\, Catherine Russell released her 6th solo album\, titled Harlem On My Mind\, featuring songs from the Great African American Songbook\, receiving a Grammy® Nomination for Best Jazz Vocal Album. Her 7th album as a leader\, Alone Together\, was released in March 2019 on Dot Time Records\, held the #1 position on the JazzWeek 2019 Year End chart for national airplay and received her second Grammy® Nomination for Best Jazz Vocal Album. Also in 2019\, Catherine appeared in the feature film Bolden\, and contributed vocals to the soundtrack album by Wynton Marsalis. She appears as featured vocalist on three tracks on Big Band Holidays II\, accompanied by Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis. \nIn 2022\, Catherine Russell released Send For Me\, her 8th album as a leader\, receiving rave reviews in national media outlets; The Wall Street Journal\, Relix\, No Depression\, JazzTimes\, WBGO\, Pop Matters\, and others\, while also performing a concert for NPR Tiny Desk (Home). \nWith universal acclaim\, Catherine Russell has performed on four continents. She’s been a hit at major Jazz Festivals including Monterey\, Newport\, North Sea\, JazzAscona\, Montreal\, Bern\, Rochester International\, Panama\, Tanglewood\, and at sold out venues like The Kennedy Center in Washington\, D.C.\, Scullers in Boston\, The Dakota in Minneapolis\, Jazz at Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall in NYC\, SFJazz in San Francisco\, and Pasadena Pops in Los Angeles. All Music Guide says\, “Russell emerged as a retro old school vocalist for the ages.” \nHer repertoire features a selection of gems from the 1920s through the Present; vital interpretations\, bursting with soul and humor. With an off-the-beaten-path song selection\, sparkling acoustic swing\, and a stunning vocal approach\, Catherine Russell has joined the ranks of the greatest interpreters and performers of American Popular Song. \nSean Mason \nSean Mason\, renowned for his innovative approach and versatile musical expression\, has established himself as a prominent figure in jazz. A native of Charlotte\, North Carolina\, he is celebrated for both his original compositions and his masterful interpretations that meld the intricacies of jazz with diverse musical elements\, showcasing a remarkable breadth of style. \nMason’s debut album\, The Southern Suite\, released on Jazz at Lincoln Center’s in-house label\, Blue Engine Records\, highlights his exceptional skill as both a pianist and composer with a wide- ranging musical vision. This album features an all-star cast of musicians\, most of whom he befriended during his studies at The Juilliard School in New York City—Chris Lewis (tenor saxophone)\, Tony Glausi (trumpet)\, Felix Moseholm (bass)\, and Domo Branch (drums). The Southern Suite is lauded for its deep roots in jazz tradition while embracing a contemporary sensibility\, captivating a broad audience. It has garnered critical acclaim and rave reviews from esteemed media outlets such as NPR\, Downbeat\, and many others. \nThroughout his career\, Mason has collaborated and worked with a multitude of distinguished artists\, ensembles\, and organizations\, spanning many genres and generations. He has performed or recorded with jazz legends such as Wynton Marsalis\, Branford Marsalis (including the Netflix soundtracks Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom and Rustin)\, Christian McBride\, and Dave Liebman\, as well as contemporary artists such as Masego. In leadership roles\, Sean served as the music director for many organizations and productions\, including The Jazz Continuum\, founded by Latasha Barnes (which garnered him a Bessie Award in 2023 alongside Charles Turner III)\, and The Soapbox Presents\, founded by Marija Abney (in which he served as music director featuring a diverse range of artists\, from local community talents to stars such as Babyface). Additionally\, Sean has worked in various musical roles in Broadway productions such as Hadestown\, Phantom of the Opera\, and other Broadway and off-Broadway shows. Mason’s ability to blend traditional jazz with modern elements sets him apart as a unique voice in the jazz world\, cementing him as one of the most in-demand pianists\, composers\, and music directors worldwide. \n \n“Mason’s music is….   exceptionally groovy”    – NPR \nOne of Mason’s most notable recent projects\, CHROME VALLEY\, is a magical collaboration with world-renowned poet\, author\, and Lincoln Center’s inaugural poet-in-residence\, Mahogany L. Browne. This album showcases Sean as both a composer and record producer\, and has garnered critical acclaim from NPR\, ABC News\, and many other media outlets. \nIn addition to his performing and recording achievements\, Mason is a dedicated educator and mentor. He conducts workshops and masterclasses around the globe\, sharing his extensive knowledge and passion for jazz with aspiring musicians. His down-to-earth and practical style of teaching has led to a strong following from high school\, college\, and adult students alike. Sean’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of artists is evident in his unwavering belief that it is necessary to develop a keen respect for the roots of jazz while maintaining an open\, yet discerning ear about contemporary music. \nAs a touring artist\, Sean leads the Sean Mason Quartet\, an ensemble celebrated for its dynamic performances and innovative arrangements\, which seamlessly blend the rich traditions of jazz with modern influences. Each member of the quartet brings exceptional talent and a unique musical voice\, contributing to the group’s cohesive yet adventurous sound. Their repertoire\, both original compositions by Sean and traditional jazz selections spanning from the 1920s to the present\, captivates audiences and critics alike\, establishing the Sean Mason Quartet as a formidable force in the jazz world. Through their performances\, they not only honor the legacy of jazz but also push its boundaries\, offering a fresh and compelling perspective on the genre. \nSean Mason’s journey in jazz is a testament to his exceptional talent and vision. As he forges ahead\, his contributions to the genre will undoubtedly leave an indelible mark\, inspiring musicians and audiences alike with his unparalleled artistry and commitment to the evolution of jazz. \nSean Mason is proud to be a distinguished Steinway Artist. URL:https://underthebeams.org/event/catherine-russell-sean-mason/ LOCATION:Murphy Auditorium\, 419 Tavern Street\, New Harmony\, IN\, 47631\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://underthebeams.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Catherine_Russell_and_Sean_Mason.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Knox:20240420T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Knox:20240420T193000 DTSTAMP:20260410T055611 CREATED:20231114T223044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T151114Z UID:2161-1713641400-1713641400@underthebeams.org SUMMARY:Mokoomba DESCRIPTION:Mokoomba\, an explosively talented six-man crew from the Victoria Fall\, has been hailed as one of the most exciting band from Africa in the 21st century! With over 40 countries and prestigious international festivals under their belt\, they performed at the world’s biggest festivals and venues\, Sziget\, Roskilde\, North Sea Jazz\, New York’s Apollo Theater\, New Orleans Jazz and many more. \n \nMokoomba is a Zimbabwean musical group\, originally from Chinotimba township\, Victoria Falls\, Zimbabwe. The group sings in a number of languages including English\, Luvale\, Tonga\, Nyanja\, Ndebele and Shona. Mokoomba takes its name from a Tonga word that connotes deep respect for the Zambezi river and the vibrant life along its banks. \nMokoomba combine traditional and modern instruments and a variety of international pop and pan-African styles – including soukous\, funk and reggae – to bring together different cultures from Southern\, East and Central Africa.[2] Mokoomba has released three albums so far\, and is currently signed to the afrocentric German record label\, Outhere Records. \nMokoomba has toured widely\, and won critical praise at home and abroad. The Guardian‘s Robin Denslow called Mokoomba “the best young band in Zimbabwe”\,[3] while Afropop World Wide‘s Banning Eyre described them as “quite simply the most impressive band Zimbabwe has produced in recent memory”.[4] Jon Pareles of The New York Times called lead singer Mathias Muzaza’s vocal range “riveting” and “griot-strength”.[5] Issac Chirwa praised Mokoomba as “Zimbabwe’s best band” in Zimbabwe’s Daily News Live \n  \n  \n  URL:https://underthebeams.org/event/mokoomba/ LOCATION:Murphy Auditorium\, 419 Tavern Street\, New Harmony\, IN\, 47631\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://underthebeams.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Mokoomba.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Knox:20240407T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Knox:20240407T200000 DTSTAMP:20260410T055611 CREATED:20240227T150730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T151154Z UID:2198-1712520000-1712520000@underthebeams.org SUMMARY:StumpGrinders DESCRIPTION:Miles can’t separate the close bonds of this musical friendship as we warmly welcome this ensemble back home to our stage. All four are active and sought after musicians who have recorded and shared stages around the globe over their collective musical careers with the likes of John Prine\, Chuck Berry\, Over the Rhine\, Swan Dive\, Jack White\, Beck\, Ricky Van Shelton\, Nanci Griffith\, Trisha Yearwood\, and Don Henley\, just to name a few. \n \nWith the exquisite\, vocal harmonies of Molly Felder and Kristi Rose\, along with percussionist Mickey Grimm and multi-instrumentalist Fats Kaplin\, you won’t want this one-of-a-kind musical journey to end. They will be joined by Seattle-area’s Grafton Grimm\, Marceline Keene\, and Nashville’s Wes L’Anglois and Jared Manzo. \nDon’t miss these top-shelf\, Nashville/Seattle rooted\, singer-songwriter friends\, reunited to celebrate the 2024 Solar Eclipse Extravaganza in New Harmony\, IN! \n  \nTickets on Sale\nMarch 1st\, 2024 URL:https://underthebeams.org/event/stumpgrinders/ LOCATION:Murphy Auditorium\, 419 Tavern Street\, New Harmony\, IN\, 47631\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://underthebeams.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/StumpGrinders.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Knox:20240316T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Knox:20240316T193000 DTSTAMP:20260410T055611 CREATED:20231114T222606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T151159Z UID:2156-1710617400-1710617400@underthebeams.org SUMMARY:Mostly Kosher DESCRIPTION:MOSTLY KOSHER\, the acclaimed Klezmer/Rock band\, radically reconstructs Judaic and American cultural music through ravenous klezmer beats and arresting Yiddish refrains. Mostly Kosher is a musical feast that explodes into a global food-fight of Jazz\, Latin\, Rock\, and Folk. In response to the poetry and folk music of Judaic roots\, their original voice resounds with themes of social justice\, human dignity\, and mutual understanding.  Led by frontman Leeav Sofer\, one of Jewish Journal’s “30 under 30” most accomplished professionals in the Los Angeles Jewish diaspora\, Mostly Kosher is comprised of some of the highest regarded Los Angeles musicians: violinist Janice Mautner Markham\, drummer Eric Hagstrom\, bassist Adam Levy\, accordionists Gee Rabe and Nigel Wilson\, trombonist Bob Lawrence\, and Ben Tevik on clarinet and sax. Longtime collaborators also include Aníbal Seminario\, Taylor Covey and Will Brahm.  \n \nMostly Kosher is a fixture at renowned California stages such as the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre\, Skirball Cultural Center\, Torrance Center for the Arts\, and Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center. They have also graced the stage of the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion for a live television broadcast to over half a million viewers in 2015\, 2017\, 2019\, and 2021. The ensemble has headlined multiple summer festivals including the Silicon Valley Jewish Music Festival and Claremont Folk Festival. Mostly Kosher had the honor of being the first Jewish music ensemble at the Disney parks with 2022 marking their sixth season performing during the 2-month long Festival of Holidays. Mostly Kosher was credited for “stealing the Festival of Holidays Show” by the acclaimed Fresh Baked Disney podcast. For the 2017 holiday season\, Mostly Kosher added Epcot Center in Florida to their list of holiday performance venues\, becoming Disney’s first Jewish cultural music performed on both coasts. \nStaying true to giving back to the community\, Mostly Kosher is proud to be teaching artists for Urban Voices Project\, performing and educating in underserved areas in and around Southern California including prisons\, community clinics and shelters serving men and women suffering from homelessness. Mostly Kosher is also a mentor ensemble to the Jewish Youth Orchestra\, a project of the Jewish Federation of San Gabriel Valley\,  offering performance opportunities and ongoing workshops for middle school and high school musicians.  \nThe band’s self-titled debut album has won international acclaim by World Music Network\, Songlines Magazine\, and BBC radio. The first track\, Ikh Hob Dikh Tsufil Lib (I Love You Much Too Much)\, was recognized as one of World Music Network’s Top 6 Songs of 2014. Mostly Kosher’s music videos have been garnering accolades on the film festival circuit\, receiving two nominations at the Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema and Best Music Video at the Glendale International Film Festival. 2021 will mark the indie film debut of Mostly Kosher\, as they will be featured in the wedding scene of the upcoming feature film\, “The Accursed”\, starring Izabela Vidovic and Melora Walters. \nMostly Kosher kicked off their 2022 live performance schedule with a long-anticipated record release of “This World is Yours” on February 24th at the Skirball Museum\, and a tour of Arizona beginning with the magnificent Chandler Performing Arts Center. Other performances in the 2022-2023 season include the debut of the Mostly Kosher family show\, “Roots and Wings”\, headlining the Ashkenaz Music Festival in Toronto\, the largest Jewish & Eastern European event in the western hemisphere\, and performing for “Sunday Funday” at the Wallis Annenberg Theatre. Mostly Kosher was honored to be included in the flagship series\, “Secret Chord”\, a live concert taping sponsored by the UCLA Department of Music and the National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia. URL:https://underthebeams.org/event/mostly-kosher/ LOCATION:Murphy Auditorium\, 419 Tavern Street\, New Harmony\, IN\, 47631\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://underthebeams.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/MostlyKosher.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Knox:20240217T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Knox:20240217T193000 DTSTAMP:20260410T055611 CREATED:20231114T222509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T151204Z UID:2154-1708198200-1708198200@underthebeams.org SUMMARY:Low Lily DESCRIPTION:“Low Lily brandishes their formidable individual folk foundations within a collective sound that’s as smart with sense of pop phrasing and flair as it is roots-savvy.” \n-Roots Music Report \n“[Low Lily has] an incredible knack for putting a little pop twist on a traditional folk/Americana sound… it’s a blend that works beautifully.”  \n– PopMatters \n \nWith a vocal blend that has been dubbed “outstanding” and “meticulous\,” Low Lily has crafted a signature sound which they have shared with enthusiastic audiences throughout North America and the UK\, garnering two #1 songs on international folk radio and two Independent Music Award wins. \nChosen as Falcon Ridge Folk Festival’s “Most Wanted Band” of 2016\, Low Lily plays acoustic music that is deeply rooted in tradition yet sounds refreshingly contemporary. In the past six years\, the band released a full-length album with award-winning title track “10\,000 Days Like These” and their original song “Hope Lingers On”\, which has been sung by choirs around the world as an anthem for peace and justice. In the past couple of years\, they have also released singles and a holiday EP\, and are currently recording their third album\, “Angels in the Wreckage”. \nThe members of Low Lily are veterans of the stage\, having performed with numerous well-known names in folk and traditional music: Mandolinist/guitarist/singer Flynn Cohen has toured with Ruth Moody\, John Whelan\, Cathie Ryan and Aoife Clancy. Guitarist/singer Liz Simmons has performed alongside Tom Chapin\, Livingston Taylor\, Melanie\, and Long Time Courting. Newest member Fiddler/singer Natalie Padilla has performed with Peter Rowan and Elephant Revival. \n  \nMeet the Band… \n​ \nLiz Simmons\nGuitar & Vocals\n“An artist with full command of her most precious instrument\, her voice\, which she utilizes beautifully”\n-Red Guitar Music \n  \nBorn in San Francisco to musician parents\, Liz spent her early childhood traveling through the wilds of north America in a sky blue VW bus. Her parents were itinerant\, moving from California to Oregon\, then to Ketchikan\, Alaska where they played regular gigs in the pubs for the locals. Liz and her sisters’ lullabies were traditional songs\, and by day their soundtrack was the rock and roll and New Orleans brass music their parents played in their band. Once the family settled in rural New Hampshire\, Liz received classical musical training\, but soon found her way back to folk music. She was particularly drawn to the intersections of traditional music\, and how they connect with contemporary sounds.  \nIn 2005\, Liz received a BA from Goddard College where she studied American vernacular music of the 1920s and 30s.  She then went on to found Annalivia and then Low Lily with Flynn Cohen\, as well as perform alongside Long Time Courting\, Hannah Sanders\, EVA\, Livingston Taylor\, Tom Chapin\, and others.  2021 saw the release of “Poets”\, her first solo album in fifteen years\, which has been lauded as “an ageless album” (Irish Music Magazine)\, “more than the sum of its considerable parts” (RNR Magazine)\, and “pure poetry indeed” (Goldmine Magazine). \n  \n \nFLYNN COHEN\nGuitar\, Mandolin & Vocals\n“A versatile string virtuoso”\n-Dirty Linen Magazine \n  \nFlynn\, at the age of eleven\, was drawn to the guitar after an injury left him unable to continue to pursue his passion for sports. When he was in his mid-teens\, his aunt and uncle turned him onto the likes of Fairport Convention\, Michael Hedges\, The Bothy Band\, and Pentangle. At the time\, all he wanted was to play guitar like John Renbourn of Pentangle\, so when the opportunity to study with Renbourn arose at the Dartington College of Arts in England\, he jumped at the chance. He resided in England for three years\, during which time he studied with Renbourn\, and the great Davey Graham (inventor of DADGAD tuning). He continued to cultivate his skills in the accompaniment of Irish music\, and paradoxically in England is where Flynn found bluegrass\, which became his new obsession. \n​After graduating from Dartington\, he headed to Oakland\, CA to attend Mills College\, where he immersed himself in the Irish trad and bluegrass music scenes there. Ultimately\, he made his way to the east coast after a phone call with accordion champion John Whelan\, who offered him the job as his guitarist. Once in Boston\, he was also hired to accompany three incredible fiddle prodigies in their late teens – Laura Cortese\, Hanneke Cassel\, and Lissa Schneckenburger.  Flynn has also accompanied luminaries such as Adrienne Young\, Cathie Ryan\, Ruth Moody\, and many more. \n  \n \nNATALIE PADILLA\nFiddle\, Banjo & Vocals\n“Exacting attention to detail… \nand an infectious energy”\n-Strings Magazine \n  \nBorn into a family of acclaimed roots musicians\, Natalie Padilla was immersed in fiddle and violin music at a very young age.  She initially studied Texas-Style fiddle under the tutelage of her mother\, award-winning fiddler Nancy Padilla\, and began winning contests on her own at the age of 6. Along with the traditions of Old-Time and Bluegrass Fiddle music\, Natalie also has deep roots in classical violin. In 2011 she graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Northern Colorado and can still be found sitting in the violin section of an orchestra. \n​ She has recorded two full length albums of original folk music\, maintains a large studio of fiddlers and travels near and far to teach and perform. Natalie’s love for sharing music and community remains her biggest inspiration. URL:https://underthebeams.org/event/low-lily/ LOCATION:Murphy Auditorium\, 419 Tavern Street\, New Harmony\, IN\, 47631\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://underthebeams.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/LoLily.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Knox:20240127T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Knox:20240127T193000 DTSTAMP:20260410T055611 CREATED:20231114T222114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T150928Z UID:2151-1706383800-1706383800@underthebeams.org SUMMARY:Clayton Stephenson DESCRIPTION:American pianist Clayton Stephenson’s love for music is immediately apparent in his joyous charisma onstage\, expressive power\, and natural ease at the instrument. Hailed for “extraordinary narrative and poetic gifts” and interpretations that are “fresh\, incisive and characterfully alive” (Gramophone)\, he is committed to making an impact on the world through his music-making. \n \nGrowing up in New York City\, Clayton started piano lessons at age 7\, and the next year was accepted into The Juilliard School’s Music Advancement Program—a full scholarship program for under-represented students—where he lingered to watch student recitals and fell in love with music. He advanced to Juilliard’s elite Pre-College at age 10—with the help of his teacher at the time\, Beth Nam\, who gave him countless extra lessons without charge—to study with Matti Raekallio\, Hung-Kuang Chen\, and Ernest Barretta. Clayton practiced on a synthesizer at home until he found an old upright piano on the street that an elementary school had thrown away; that would become his practice piano for the next six years\, until the Lang Lang Foundation donated a new piano to him when he was 17. \nHe credits the generous support of community programs with providing him musical inspiration and resources along the way. As he describes it\, the “Third Street Music School jump-started my music education; the Young People’s Choir taught me phrasing and voicing; Juilliard’s Music Advancement Program introduced me to formal and rigorous piano training\, which enabled me to get into Juilliard Pre-College; the Morningside Music Bridge validated my talent and elevated my self-confidence; the Boy’s Club of New York exposed me to jazz; and the Lang Lang Foundation brought me to stages worldwide and transformed me from a piano student to a young artist.” \nClayton graduated from the Harvard-New England Conservatory (NEC) dual degree program in spring 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in economics from Harvard and a master’s degree in piano performance from NEC under Wha Kyung Byun. And his accolades along the way have been bountiful: in addition to being the first Black finalist at the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in 2022\, he was named 2022 Gilmore Young Artist; 2017 U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts; Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist; Gheens Young Artist; and Young Scholar of the Lang Lang International Music Foundation. \nRecent and upcoming highlights include concertos with the Houston and North Carolina Symphonies and Las Vegas Philharmonic; festival appearances at Grand Teton and Tippet Rise; recitals at venues including Fondation Louis Vuitton and Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall; and collaborations with violinists Nikki and Timothy Chooi in Europe\, Canada\, and the United States. On the 69th United Nations Day\, Clayton played with the International Youth Orchestra at the U.N. General Assembly Hall. He has been featured on NPR\, WUOL\, and WQXR\, and appeared in the “GRAMMY® Salute to Classical Music” Concert at Carnegie Hall’s Stern Auditorium. URL:https://underthebeams.org/event/clayton-stephenson/ LOCATION:Murphy Auditorium\, 419 Tavern Street\, New Harmony\, IN\, 47631\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://underthebeams.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/ClaytonStephenson.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Knox:20230415T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Knox:20230415T193000 DTSTAMP:20260410T055611 CREATED:20221114T224251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T225405Z UID:2119-1681587000-1681587000@underthebeams.org SUMMARY:La Dame Blanche DESCRIPTION:Cuban singer\, flautist and percussionist Yaite Ramos Rodriguez\, aka La Dame Blanche delivers a powerful and compelling sound which summons the spirits. The smoke of an inaugural cigar prior to setting foot on set\, a glass of rum left backstage\, necklaces\, white flowers\, a pristine turban: for her appearances on stage\, La Dame Blanche feeds the energy of the spirits of Santeria\, her Afro-Cuban religion. \n \nIn real life\, away from the limelight\, this singer\, flautist and percussionist is Yaite Ramos Rodriguez…  A mischievous response during a conversation reveals her character: a slender and diaphanous figure\, a legend who haunts nocturnal roads and the imagination of children all over the world. Before unfurling her costume Yaite has travelled a long and sometimes hard road.  Everything starts in Cuba where she was born\, in the heart of an awe-inspiring musical cauldron on which reigns the figure of her father\, Jesus “Aguaje” Ramos\, an exceptional trombonist who is also the artistic director of the Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club.  Family parties are gatherings of extraordinary musicians\, the cream of Cuban music\, to the sounds of thousands of songs and drums. Yaite learns how to play the classical flute at the conservatoire\, and dreams of herself standing in front of a black pulpit wearing a demure dress. But then love strikes and takes her to Paris\, the city of lights\, the city of every sound.  She says: “In my country\, popular music was focused primarily on tradition: the sound\, la rumba\, the batá drums\, etc.  In Paris\, all borders being open\, there was a melting-pot of rhythms and melodies!”  There Yaite sings in the all-girl salsa band Rumbana\, joins the Grand Orchestre du Splendid\, becomes back-up singer with Sergent Garcia and live singer for El Hijo de la Cumbia…  Those experiences added to her emancipation from the family heritage to develop her own language\, that of La Dame Blanche. That root of her signature style\, played out while remaining feminine and from the tips of claws\, gets entangled with merry and wild offshoots of reggae\, dancehall\, cumbia\, moombathon etc.  Finally\, on that sonic jungle organised in her image\, land the agile\, celestial and anchored threnodies of her flute\, with classical accents and sometimes Indian colours. Expect the unexpected from La Dame Blanche\, and the eclectic Under the Beams concert series! \n  URL:https://underthebeams.org/event/la-dame-blanche/ LOCATION:IN CATEGORIES:Archived ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://underthebeams.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/La-Dame-Blanche.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Knox:20230325T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Knox:20230325T193000 DTSTAMP:20260410T055611 CREATED:20221114T224120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T225400Z UID:2116-1679772600-1679772600@underthebeams.org SUMMARY:True Blues DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Corey Harris\, a MacArthur Grant recipient\, along with America’s foremost blues harmonica virtuoso\, Phil Wiggins and Cedric Watson\, True Blues chronicles the extraordinary living culture of the blues in an evening of music and conversation. \n \nThe True Blues concert vividly brings to life this crucial wellspring of American music through these legendary musicians. Corey was featured in Martin Scorcese’s “The Blues: A Musical Journey\,” which followed Corey on a roots journey to West Africa. Cory Harris is a guitarist\, vocalist\, songwriter and band leader who has carved out his own niche in blues. A powerful singer and accomplished guitarist\, he has appeared at venues throughout the North America\, Europe\, Brazil\, The Caribbean\, West Africa\, Asia\, Australia and New Zealand. In his early twenties he lived in Cameroon\, West Africa for a year\, which had a profound effect on his later work. He has recorded many old songs of the blues tradition while also creating an original vision of the blues by adding influences from reggae\, soul\, rock and West African music.  Phil Wiggins is arguably America’s foremost blues harmonica virtuoso. While rooted in the melodic Piedmont or “Tidewater” blues of the Chesapeake region\, his mastery of the instrument now transcends stylistic boundaries. Born in Washington D.C. in 1954\, Phil Wiggins achieved worldwide acclaim over three decades as one half of the premier Piedmont blues duo of Cephas & Wiggins. He is a two-time winner of the prestigious WC Handy award and was honored with both the National Endowment of the Arts 2017 National Heritage Fellowship and the 2021 Maryland Heritage Award\, both the most prestigious awards for traditional arts. One of the brightest young talents to emerge in Cajun\, Creole and Zydeco (Louisiana French) music over the last decade\, Cedric Watson is a four-time Grammy-nominated fiddler\, singer\, accordionist & songwriter with seemingly unlimited potential. Cedric made his first appearance at the age of 19 at the Zydeco Jam at The Big Easy in Houston\, TX. Just two years later\, he moved to south Louisiana\, quickly immersing himself in French music and language. Over the next several years\, Cedric performed French music in 17 countries and on 7 full-length albums with various groups\, including the Pine Leaf Boys\, several others\, and with his own group\, Bijou Creole. Blues is at the center of Corey\, Phil and Cedric’s artistry\, and the blues takes center stage in this True Blues concert. \n  URL:https://underthebeams.org/event/true-blues/ LOCATION:IN CATEGORIES:Archived ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://underthebeams.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/True-Blues-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Knox:20230304T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Knox:20230304T193000 DTSTAMP:20260410T055611 CREATED:20221114T223606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T225413Z UID:2112-1677958200-1677958200@underthebeams.org SUMMARY:The Aznavoorian Duo DESCRIPTION:Cellist Ani Aznavoorian and pianist Marta Aznavoorian\, each a renowned soloist and chamber musician in her own right\, together celebrate the sounds of their ancestral homeland\, Armenia\, as they release their 2022 debut album called “Veiled Mountain; Gems from Armenia.” \n \nCellist Ani is in demand as a soloist and chamber musician with some of the most recognized ensembles\, and she has appeared with many of the world’s leading orchestras. Winner of numerous prestigious awards\, Ani received both her Bachelor and Master of Music degrees from the Juilliard School\, where\, as a first-year student\, she was the youngest ever to win the institution’s cello concerto competition. Pianist Marta is known for her inspiringly spirited playing and vast emotional reach. The multi-Grammy nominated artist has performed to critical acclaim throughout the world as orchestral soloist\, recitalist\, and chamber musician. Making her professional debut at 13 with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra\, Marta also has many awards and accolades including First Prize in the Stravinsky International Competition\, Presidential Scholar with an invitation to play at the White House and Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. She received her Bachelor degree and Artist Diploma at Indiana University and Master Degree from New England Conservatory. She is faculty at DePaul University and the Music Institute of Chicago where she is also Artist in Residence. The talent and connection between the sisters is stunning\, found only in families surrounded with the love of music. \n  URL:https://underthebeams.org/event/the-aznavoorian-duo/ LOCATION:IN CATEGORIES:Archived ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://underthebeams.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/The-Aznavoorian-Duo-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Knox:20230121T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Knox:20230121T193000 DTSTAMP:20260410T055611 CREATED:20221114T222918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T225355Z UID:2109-1674329400-1674329400@underthebeams.org SUMMARY:The Campbell Brothers DESCRIPTION:The Campbell Brothers present a compelling\, rich variety of African-American\, Holiness-Pentecostal repertoire with a new twist: the growling\, wailing\, shouting\, singing and swinging voice of the steel guitar\, played as you have never heard it played before. \n \nAs the music moves from sanctuary to concert hall — including the Hollywood Bowl\, the Kennedy Center\, Lincoln Center\, SF Jazz — secular audiences are now able to appreciate a performance both devoted and rocking. Pedal steel guitarist Chuck\, and his lap steel-playing brother Darick\, are two of the finest in this tradition. Rounding out the band\, which has been playing together for nearly two decades\, is a high-energy rhythm section featuring brother Phil Campbell on electric guitar and his son Carlton on drums. Katie Jackson’s classic\, gutsy gospel vocals bring the ensemble to a level of energy and expression that defies description. \n  URL:https://underthebeams.org/event/the-campbell-brothers/ LOCATION:IN CATEGORIES:Archived ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://underthebeams.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Campbell-Brothers.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Knox:20220910T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Knox:20220910T193000 DTSTAMP:20260410T055611 CREATED:20220816T165804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221114T230045Z UID:2101-1662838200-1662838200@underthebeams.org SUMMARY:Victor Wainwright DESCRIPTION:Victor Wainwright – (Make-up show from 2020!)   \nAs a 2019 Grammy nominee\, winner of the Pine Top Perkins Piano Player of the Year\, and BB King Blues Player of the Year awards\, Victor Wainwright brings smoking hot\, boogie-woogie piano\, deep south soul and a voice reminiscent of Dr. John to our stage. His career began over a decade ago with genuine rock n’ roll honky-tonk\, but Wainwright has broadened his artistic scope over the years to include music representing virtually every corner of the blues. His insatiable interest in music discovery and sheer love for entertaining have led him around the world. The resulting perspective is a reflection of his passion for entertaining and creating progressive roots music in an effort to move the art form forward. Composer\, producer\, vocalist\, and award winning entertainer and piano player; Victor Wainwright is a raucous\, high-octane\, dynamic performer and crowd pleaser with soul to spare. URL:https://underthebeams.org/event/victor-wainwright/ LOCATION:Murphy Auditorium\, 419 Tavern Street\, New Harmony\, IN\, 47631\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://underthebeams.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Victor-truck-smile.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Knox:20220402T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Knox:20220402T193000 DTSTAMP:20260410T055611 CREATED:20211124T214936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221116T180207Z UID:1476-1648927800-1648927800@underthebeams.org SUMMARY:Nation Beat DESCRIPTION:Jazz-infused\, funkified New Orleans-meets-Brazil brass & percussion \nForró. Funk. Brass. Pounded by calloused hands; blasted by tight grooves. It calls across time and continents – with a response from hips and feet. It’s the force that blew through Louis Armstrong in the twenties. It’s the power that gets Brazilians swinging in the streets for carnival. \n \nNation Beat singularly conjures up this elemental musical mojo\, drawing on the wellsprings of rhythm that lit up jazz and got maracatu thundering. Nation Beat takes off with be-bop-via-Brazil drumming; propelled by percussive bursts of New Orleans-flavored brass. But forget the musical history; this is music to make you dance. Nation Beat’s live shows have taken on an almost mythological aura for their ability to lift the souls\, and the feet\, of their growing cross-cultural audience. Band leader\, drummer/percussionist Scott Kettner continues to be at the forefront of merging different musical elements together with cross-cultural explorations where brass band and percussion explode in a jazz-infused\, funkified New Orleans-meets-Brazil carnival sound.  URL:https://underthebeams.org/event/nation-beat/ LOCATION:IN ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://underthebeams.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nationbeat.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Knox:20220319T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Knox:20220319T193000 DTSTAMP:20260410T055611 CREATED:20211124T214936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221114T230055Z UID:1471-1647718200-1647718200@underthebeams.org SUMMARY:Nella DESCRIPTION:Latin GRAMMY\, Venezuelan powerhouse vocalist \nBorn in Venezuela\, Nella skyrocketed to international renown fueled by her powerhouse voice and undeniable presence. \n  \n \nIn a short time\, she went from Berklee College of Music graduate to winner of the 2019 Latin GRAMMY® Award for Best New Artist. That same year\, her full-length debut\, Voy (I Go) written and produced by Javier Limón for Casa Limón Records\, received acclaim from NPR and the title track was named the 14th best song of 2019\, in any genre\, by the New York Times. Merging the folklore roots of Venezuela\, modern production\, and Andalusian inspirations\, her sound resounds in every corner of the globe. She has packed venues throughout the United States\, Venezuela\, Mexico\, Spain\, and the UK\, and has also accompanied Alejandro Sanz\, Jennifer López\, Carlos Vives\, Luis Enrique\, Susana Baca\, Los Amigos Invisibles\, Monsieur Periné\, Caramelos de Cianuro and Guaco as a soloist. Notably\, she appeared in the film Everybody Knows alongside Academy® Award winners Javier Bardem\, and Penélope Cruz. In 2020\, Nella signed with Sony Music Records and released her new album “Doce Margaritas” and has been recently nominated for three Latin GRAMMY® Awards. URL:https://underthebeams.org/event/nella/ LOCATION:IN ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://underthebeams.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nella.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Knox:20220212T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Knox:20220212T193000 DTSTAMP:20260410T055611 CREATED:20211124T214936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221114T230100Z UID:1468-1644694200-1644694200@underthebeams.org SUMMARY:Adam Neiman DESCRIPTION:Award winning\, preeminent American classical pianist \nAdam Neiman has cultivated a breathtaking career spanning more than three decades and traversing four continents. \n \nPossessed of an encyclopedic repertoire\, Mr. Neiman has been universally acclaimed as a thought-provoking\, charismatic\, and highly virtuosic performer\, whose continually expanding discography has granted him a rarified legacy among 21st-century performers. At age 8\, Neiman’s trajectory as a concert pianist began\, immediately gaining momentum with a succession of regional and national competition triumphs\, recital and concerto appearances across the United States\, and successful forays onto the international concert and competition circuit by his early teens. As a 17-year old undergraduate piano major at the Juilliard School\, Mr. Neiman won three of America’s most prestigious classical music awards: an Avery Fisher Career Grant\, Gilmore Young Artist Award\, and the Young Concert Artists International Auditions. Nominated during the same year for a Grammy Award\, he subsequently graduated from the Juilliard School in 1999 as a recipient of the school’s highest honors: the rarely-bestowed Arthur Rubinstein Award\, and as a two-time winner of its Gina Bachauer International Piano Competition. Mr. Neiman has achieved renown as an industry leader\, pedagogue\, entrepreneur\, and record producer. URL:https://underthebeams.org/event/adam-neiman-2/ LOCATION:IN ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://underthebeams.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Adam-Neiman.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Knox:20220115T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Knox:20220115T193000 DTSTAMP:20260410T055611 CREATED:20211124T214936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221114T230506Z UID:1464-1642275000-1642275000@underthebeams.org SUMMARY:Pine Leaf Boys DESCRIPTION:GRAMMY nominated\, Cajun\, Creole\, Swamp Pop\, Zydeco \nLouisiana’s finest\, four-time Grammy-Nominated\, world-renown Pine Leaf Boys have made a name for presenting their own inimitable brand of Louisiana music with youthful exuberance. \n \nHailing from southwest Louisiana\, the Pine Leaf Boys\, known for their wild shows and thoughtful arrangements\, have breathed new life into Louisiana music\, reviving ancient songs and bringing them to the bandstand. The Pine Leaf Boys play the old fashion dance hall standards while making a priority to bring many of the more obscure songs of past masters into their repertoire and play them with gusto. The variety and energy they release evolves through their shows\, bringing multi-faceted angles to Cajun\, Creole\, and Zydeco. Their mission is to present the beautiful\, powerful music of their ancestors and real Cajun music to the world and prove that it is still thriving and full of life. URL:https://underthebeams.org/event/pine-leaf-boys/ LOCATION:IN ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://underthebeams.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/pineleafboys.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Knox:20200613T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Knox:20200613T203000 DTSTAMP:20260410T055611 CREATED:20191118T173253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200529T160721Z UID:1172-1592074800-1592080200@underthebeams.org SUMMARY:Victor Wainwright And The Train DESCRIPTION:Blues piano with southern brass. \nDue to the coronavirus and the continued closure of Murphy Auditorium\, this concert has been postponed a second time. A new date has not yet been scheduled but it is our intent to do so. Tickets for the original concert will be good for the rescheduled concert. \nMeet our new friend! 2019 Grammy nominee\, winner of the Pine Top Perkins Piano Player of the Year\, and BB King Blues Player of the Year awards\, Victor Wainwright brings smoking hot\, boogie-woogie piano\, deep south soul and a voice reminiscent of Dr. John to our stage. His career began over a decade ago with genuine rock n’ roll honky-tonk\, but Wainwright has broadened his artistic scope over the years to include music representing virtually every corner of the blues. His insatiable interest in music discovery and sheer love for entertaining have led him around the world. The resulting perspective is a reflection of his passion for entertaining and creating progressive roots music in an effort to move the art form forward. Composer\, producer\, vocalist\, and award wining entertainer and piano player; Victor Wainwright is a raucous high-octane\, dynamic performer and crowd pleaser with soul to spare. We hope you’ll join us for our 20th Anniversary\, high energy\, finale celebration! URL:https://underthebeams.org/event/victor-wainwright-and-the-train/ LOCATION:IN CATEGORIES:Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://underthebeams.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/victor-wainwright.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Knox:20200307T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Knox:20200307T210000 DTSTAMP:20260410T055611 CREATED:20191118T173226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191118T173226Z UID:1168-1583609400-1583614800@underthebeams.org SUMMARY:Kinobe Quartet DESCRIPTION:Traditional Ugandan world beat Jazz \nOur musical friend\, KINOBE (pronounced chi-no-bay)\, helped us launch the first UTB/USI collaboration of the Global Crossroads Festival and we are excited to welcome him back to celebrate our 20th season! Kinobe is a Ugandan singer/ songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose work has been described as “some of the most exquisite music coming out of Africa today.” For more than 15 years\, he has captivated audiences around the world with his soothing African rhythms\, understated vocals and powerful\, pulsing and invigorating world-roots-dance melodies that emanate from the many traditional instruments he has customized to develop his unique sound as he performs. Along with touring every corner of the globe\, and recording ten albums\, Kinobe has developed his dream in Uganda\, Dance of Hope\, a nonprofit organization that uses the transforming power of music\, dance and storytelling to educate and empower young people and improve life quality in impoverished communities; it brought a troupe of 15 students to the US in 2018 for their first coast to coast tour. Kinobe’s outstanding talent and genuine warmth radiates from the stage and it’s then you begin to understand how this global ambassador\, through his music\, is changing the world. URL:https://underthebeams.org/event/kinobe-quartet/ LOCATION:IN CATEGORIES:Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://underthebeams.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Kinobe-Quartet.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Knox:20200208T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Knox:20200208T210000 DTSTAMP:20260410T055611 CREATED:20191118T173201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191118T180135Z UID:1163-1581190200-1581195600@underthebeams.org SUMMARY:The Ahn Trio DESCRIPTION:Classical sister trio returns to New Harmony \nHailed as “exacting and exciting musicians” by the LA Times\, the three sisters of the Ahn Trio (Lucia on the piano\, Angella on the violin\, and Maria on the cello) have earned a distinguished reputation for embracing 21st century classical music with their unique style and innovative collaborations. The Ahn sisters were born in Seoul\, Korea\, and educated at the Juilliard School in New York City. Reflecting the two cultures they grew up in\, the Trio brings a new energy and excitement to the chamber music world. In two decades of touring\, the Trio has performed in all 50 states and in over 30 countries\, and has recorded six albums. As teenagers\, they graced the stage of New Harmony’s Thrall’s Opera House for the St. Stephens Festival of Music. You won’t want to miss the stunning virtuosity\, beauty\, innovation\, and charm of this visit’s performance! URL:https://underthebeams.org/event/the-ahn-trio/ LOCATION:IN CATEGORIES:Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://underthebeams.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Ahn_Trio2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Knox:20200111T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Knox:20200111T210000 DTSTAMP:20260410T055611 CREATED:20191118T155033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191118T173143Z UID:1157-1578771000-1578776400@underthebeams.org SUMMARY:Mickey\, Molly\, Kristi\, & Fats DESCRIPTION:Contemporary Americana/Folk/Country \nThe StumpGrinders return! Miles can’t separate the close bonds of this musical friendship as we warmly welcome the ensemble back home to our stage. \nAll four are active and sought after musicians who have recorded and shared stages around the globe over their collective musical careers with the likes of John Prine\, Chuck Berry\, Over the Rhine\, Swan Dive\, Jack  White\,  Beck\,  Ricky Van Shelton\,  Nanci Griffith\, Trisha Yearwood\, and Don Henley\, just to name a few.  With the exquisite\, vocal harmonies of Molly Felder and Kristi Rose\, along with percussionist Mickey Grimm and multi-instrumentalist Fats Kaplin\, you won’t want this one-of-a-kind musical journey to end. Don’t miss these top-shelf\, Nashville rooted\, singer/songwriter friends\, reunited to kickoff our 2020 season! URL:https://underthebeams.org/event/mickey-molly-kristi-fats/ LOCATION:IN CATEGORIES:Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://underthebeams.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Mickey-Molly-Kristi-and-Fats-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Knox:20190406T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Knox:20190406T210000 DTSTAMP:20260410T055611 CREATED:20181017T214934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191118T173700Z UID:993-1554579000-1554584400@underthebeams.org SUMMARY:JigJam DESCRIPTION:Acoustic Irish Bluegrass \nJigJam is a multi-award winning quartet from the heart of the Irish midlands. The group blends the best of traditional Irish music with Bluegrass and Americana in a new genre\, which has been branded as ‘I-Grass’ (Irish influenced Bluegrass). The group’s onstage energy\, along with its virtuosic musical ability\, has captivated audiences throughout the world. \n All four members grew up immersed in Irish traditional music and culture\, which is reflected by the band collectively achieving over twenty All-Ireland titles at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann competitions. They have now developed their own unique style of music influenced by American Folk music while staying true to their Irish roots. All multi-instrumentalists\, JigJam members interchange between banjos\, guitars\, fiddles\, mandolins and double bass onstage\, creating an experience pleasing to both the eye and the ear. JigJam has recorded two studio albums to critical acclaim and has been compared to the Punch Brothers by the European Bluegrass Music Association. We hope you’ll join us for this amazing and fun finale! URL:https://underthebeams.org/event/jigjam/ LOCATION:IN CATEGORIES:Archived ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://underthebeams.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/JigJam-New-harmony-indiana.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Knox:20190316T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Knox:20190316T210000 DTSTAMP:20260410T055611 CREATED:20181017T214934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191118T173716Z UID:991-1552764600-1552770000@underthebeams.org SUMMARY:Richard Lin DESCRIPTION:2018 International Violin Competition Gold Medalist \nOn September 16\, 2018\, Richard Lin was announced as the gold medalist of the 10th Quadrennial International Violin Competition\, one of the world’s biggest awards for violinists who are launching careers that will take them to major stages across the globe. \nPrior to this award\, Taiwanese-American violinist Lin had already amassed a startling collection of top prizes at major international competitions\, including the Hannover\, Sendai\, Singapore\, Wieniawski\, Shanghai and Michael Hill violin competitions. Born in Phoenix\, Arizona and raised in Taiwan\, Mr. Lin began his violin studies at the age of 4. He gave his public debut at age 11 with the Taipei Symphony Orchestra in Taiwan. At 16\, he moved to the United States\, was accepted to the Curtis Institute of Music\, and later received his master’s degree at The Juilliard School. Lauded as “one of the new generation’s most promising and gifted young concert soloists” by the Violin Channel\, and a brilliantly rising star by anyone’s standards\, this is one concert not to be missed! URL:https://underthebeams.org/event/richard-lin/ LOCATION:IN CATEGORIES:Archived ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://underthebeams.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/richard-lin-New-harmony-indiana-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Knox:20190216T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Knox:20190216T210000 DTSTAMP:20260410T055611 CREATED:20201017T214934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181029T173421Z UID:989-1550345400-1550350800@underthebeams.org SUMMARY:Youn Sun Nah DESCRIPTION:Jazz and so much more \nHailed by The Guardian as “a style-bending star\,” South Korean vocalist Youn Sun Nah\nhas a truly distinct story and an innovative approach to music. Her refreshingly rich voice\, which All About Jazz describes as “dramatic\, sensual\, and bluesy\,” is a reflection of her cultured background. \nYoun Sun Nah was born into a family with a high appreciation for the arts in South Korea and quickly earned a reputation for her astonishing musical prowess. After relocating to Paris to study chanson and jazz\, she was embraced by her new home\, which accorded her the great distinction of “Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres” by the French Ministry of Culture. Renowned throughout Europe and Asia\, Youn Sun Nah has built “an impressive mainstream following” (The Times UK) performing on some of the world’s greatest stages\, such as the Sochi Winter Olympics\, the Montreal Jazz Festival\, the Monterey Jazz Festival\, and International Jazz Day.  Youn Sun Nah will release her major label debut with Warner Music in Spring 2019. URL:https://underthebeams.org/event/youn-sun-nah/ LOCATION:IN END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Knox:20190216T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Knox:20190216T210000 DTSTAMP:20260410T055611 CREATED:20181114T180445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191118T173724Z UID:1034-1550345400-1550350800@underthebeams.org SUMMARY:James Hill and Anne Janelle DESCRIPTION:Ukulele and Cello\nTheir music came together by chance.  When you hear the ukulele of James Hill paired with the cello of Anne Janelle you’ll be thankful it did. They first collaborated when picked for a track on a compilation album. It led to their duo recording\, True Love Don’t Weep\, a mixture of traditional tunes and original songs which showcased the duo’s ability “to capture the soul of a song\,” (Folk World).  The recording won a Canadian Folk Music Award for Best Traditional Album of the Year in 2009. Since then they have released solo albums and toured in over 15 countries\, making their mark not only as world-class\, award-winning instrumentalists but as some of the finest songwriters of their generation. Now they are back in tandem. “We walked our separate musical paths for a while\, but I think we both came to realize\, each in our own way\, that the duo is our strongest musical offering. There is passion\, there is diversity\, there are many levels with which an audience can engage with our music when it’s not one or the other but both of us\,” said Janelle. You’ll find\, said the Wellington Dominion-Post\, that a night out with the duo is “the perfect evening of tunes\, stories and musical virtuosity” URL:https://underthebeams.org/event/james-hill-and-anne-janelle/ LOCATION:IN CATEGORIES:Archived ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://underthebeams.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/anne-james-7a.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Knox:20190112T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Knox:20190112T210000 DTSTAMP:20260410T055611 CREATED:20181017T060034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191118T173738Z UID:987-1547321400-1547326800@underthebeams.org SUMMARY:Kathy Mattea DESCRIPTION:Contemporary Americana/Folk/Country \nPraised by The Washington Post as “one of Nashville’s finest song interpreters\,” Kathy Mattea has enjoyed the kind of success many artists only dream of: two GRAMMY wins\, four CMA Awards\, four #1 country singles\, and five gold albums (plus a platinum collection of her greatest hits). \nHer unmistakable voice explores music’s most basic human essence through timeless melodies and uplifting narratives. As a singer\, musician\, songwriter\, public speaker\, songcatcher and activist Mattea’s music and message have taken her to venues across America from Maine to Alaska\, and overseas from England to Morocco\, from college campuses to capitol buildings\, and from festivals to concert halls. Mattea’s music has spoken to millions of people during her 20-plus years as a singer\, songwriter\, and recording artist. Don’t miss this legendary singer songwriter at our kickoff to the 2019 season! URL:https://underthebeams.org/event/kathy-mattea/ LOCATION:IN CATEGORIES:Archived ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://underthebeams.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/kathy-mattea-new-harmony-indiana.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Knox:20180420T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Knox:20180420T193000 DTSTAMP:20260410T055611 CREATED:20171015T135752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181017T214900Z UID:858-1524252600-1524252600@underthebeams.org SUMMARY:Pokey LaFarge - Rescheduled DESCRIPTION:Due to illness\, Pokey LaFarge will be unable to perform on April 14th as originally planned. His show has been rescheduled for April 20th at the same time and place.  \n \n \nHere is what he said on twitter:  \n\nSo sorry\, folks but I have to cancel this weekends’ shows due to a mysterious\, mostly crippling ‘viral’ infection. Not really sure what the heck is going on but the doc has me on drugs\, bed rest\, and on the mend. Please forgive me. pic.twitter.com/71rZG0heDV \n— Pokey LaFarge (@PokeyLaFarge) April 12\, 2018 \n \nAcoustic rooted Midwestern Swing \nPokey LaFarge is a musician\, songwriter\, bandleader\, entertainer\, innovator and preservationist\, whose arsenal of talents has placed him at the forefront of American music. Over the last decade\, Pokey has won the hearts of music lovers across the globe with his creative mix of early jazz\, string ragtime\, country blues and western swing. Pokey’s music transcends the confines of genre\, continually challenging the notion that tradition-bearers fail to push musical boundaries. Rather than merely conjuring up half-forgotten imagery of days past\, Pokey is a lyrical storyteller\, the plot delivered smoothly through his dynamic vocals. Both on stage and off\, his effortless wit never fails to charm audiences\, giving way to a live music experience that manages to be grandiose and unassuming all at once. Born in the heartland of America and based in St. Louis\, Missouri\, Pokey’s Midwestern charisma welcomes his audiences with open arms. Pokey LaFarge is on a mission\, encouraging fans worldwide to think differently about what it means to celebrate musical traditions. Simply put\, Pokey explains\, “It’s not retro music. It’s American music that never died.” An amazing and fun finale to our season! URL:https://underthebeams.org/event/pokey-lafarge/ LOCATION:Murphy Auditorium\, 419 Tavern Street\, New Harmony\, IN\, 47631\, United States CATEGORIES:Archived ORGANIZER;CN="Under The Beams":MAILTO:ticketsales@underthebeams.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Knox:20180310T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Knox:20180310T213000 DTSTAMP:20260410T055611 CREATED:20171015T135749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181017T214907Z UID:855-1520710200-1520717400@underthebeams.org SUMMARY:Ranky Tanky DESCRIPTION:Gullah music of the South Carolina/Georgia coastal islands \n \n“Gullah” comes from West African language and means “a people blessed by God.” “Ranky Tanky” translates loosely as “Work It\,” or “Get Funky!” In this spirit\, the Charleston\, SC based quintet performs timeless music of Gullah culture born in the southeastern Sea Island region of the United States. From playful game songs to ecstatic shouts\, from heartbreaking spirituals to delicate lullabies\, the musical roots of Charleston\, SC are “rank” and fertile ground from which these contemporary artists are grateful to have grown. The soulful songs of the Gullah culture are brought to life by this band of native South Carolinians who mix the low country traditions with large doses of jazz\, gospel\, funk\, and R&B. Working as an in-demand jazz quartet on the Charleston scene in the late 1990s before splitting off to each make their way as freelance musicians\, they each gained years of valuable experience while developing a deeper appreciation for the South Carolina Gullah tradition from which they came. The band reformed with the dynamic vocalist Quiana Parler to celebrate the bone-deep mix of spirituals and gutbucket blues that mark the low country mainland and Sea Islands – music made by a self-contained culture of descendants of enslaved Africans that introduced such indelible parts of American songbook as “Kum Bah Yah” and “Michael Rowed the Boat Ashore.” A night of incredible music that will move you – body and soul! URL:https://underthebeams.org/event/ranky-tanky/ LOCATION:Murphy Auditorium\, 419 Tavern Street\, New Harmony\, IN\, 47631\, United States CATEGORIES:Archived ORGANIZER;CN="Under The Beams":MAILTO:ticketsales@underthebeams.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR