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Solei * The Grass Gypsys * All of the Animals * Brian O’Connell
Sick of the house?
Days not getting long enough fast enough for ya?
Want to see some fresh local bands who play killer original music?
Then beat the winter blues with friends, live music, art, community, and dancing at:
THE DIY WINTER DANCE HALL GOOD TIMES THROW DOWN FESTIVAL!!!
Presented by Vinnie Chops Productions
Spontaneous Celebrations
45 Danforth Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(steps from the Stoney Brook Orange Line stop)
www.spontaneouscelebrations.org
Saturday, February 24, 8:00pm – 12:00am
Featuring:
Solei
All of the Animals
The Grass Gypsies
The Brian O’Connell Fellowship
$8 suggested donation, pay more, pay less, no one turned away.
Friendly priced beer and wine.
Local art and community vendors welcome!
For more info contact: [email protected]
Artist Bios:
SOLEI
Solei is a visual artist, muralist and musician living in Somerville, Massachusetts with roots from Maine. She has performed around New England with her band Atlas Lab, and attracted considerable attention online for the unique quality of her vocals in projects such as Goldbloc and Thane.
Solei will be performing a solo set with looping, voice, and bass. In 2016, she debuted her solo project with the self-released EP “Water Games”. Water Games is a brief underwater excursion into ambient soundscapes, raw alien rhythms and the occasional sweet and soft melody.
ALL OF THE ANIMALS
First take psyched-out ukulele, then add two tons of bass, and stir in the drums. Let the vocals do the talking.
Creating a wide range of sounds across a multitude of styles including African, Brazilian, Folk, Blues, Rock n’ Roll and Jazz, the band has evolved over time into genres unknown.
All of the Animals originally formed in 2007 in Cambridge/Allston. They use the voice, uke, bass, and drums to create a unique sound. Think jungle spaceship, or alien beach party.
With much improvisation and “jamming” there is always something new for your ears to enjoy. Psychedelic uke player and singer William Galbraith, and far-out fretless/upright bassist Tyler Kinser have been crafting unique song styles enjoyed by those with free minds and spirits.
All of the Animals – Not just some!
https://www.facebook.com/AlloftheAnimals/
https://www.sonicbids.com/band/alloftheanimals/
THE GRASS GYPSYS
The Grass Gypsys Band is a soulful folk-rock fusion of musical styles and songwriters. This 4-piece group, originally developed as a supporting band for Boston-based husband-and-wife acoustic duo The Grass Gypsys, has become an entity unto itself.
Justin and Colleen Kleya craft timeless songs of love, travel, and positivity. From Northern Rhode Island comes guitarist/vocalist, Kevin Silvia, a veteran of the South Eastern New England songwriter scene. Kevin’s meticulously crafted songs are quirky, catchy, irreverent, and insightful all at the same time. From Maine, via parts out west, comes drummer, John Bordage, who brings a steady groove and fat beat to the music.
Colleen Kleya: Vox/Percussion
Justin Kleya: Electric & Acoustic Guitar/Vox
Kevin Silvia: Acoustic Guitar/Vox
John Bordage: Drums/Vocals
http://www.thegrassgypsys.com/
https://www.facebook.com/thegrassgypsys/
THE BRIAN O’CONNELL FELLOWSHIP
Brian O’Connell is a Boston-based musician who is noted for his kinetic and inventive playing on bass guitar and touch guitar in a variety of contexts.
At this show he will be debuting his new project: The Brian O’Connell Fellowship, a three-piece lineup that is playing his original jam-rock-fusion-prog-funk music, including songs from his rock opera Over the Line and from his long-since disbanded but much-loved band Uncle Sammy.
Jim McCann on guitar/keys/vocals
John Graham on drums
Brian O’Connell on bass/touch guitar/vocals.
