Sunday, November 16, 5:00 PM
Avant -Whirled
with the
Gillen Street Project

The Gillen Street Project is an avantgarde
improv band made up of Tony
Teixeira (bass, voice), Susan Clausen (banjo,
ukulele, canjo, spoons, found objects, voice), Bert
Crenca (flute, flarinute, percussion, found
objects, voice), and Nisha Purushotham
(percussion, voice, found objects).
Their music is original, spontaneous and
bears little resemblance to pop formulas
unless they decide to utilize one. Following
their Live/Whirled set, the Gillen Street
will lead an audience-participation improv
session involving anyone who wants to join
in. So bring your instrument, your voice,
and your imagination.

Sunday, December 7, 5:00 PM
Trad -Whirled
with
The Pegheads

The Pegheads are a high-energy bluegrass
band, with Mike Kropp (banjo), Martin
Grosswendt (guitar and vocals), Jeff Horton
(bass and vocals), Karl Dennis (fiddle and
vocals), and Ben Pearce (mandolin and
vocals). They have been called a "Rhode
Island bluegrass supergroup," winning
widespread acclaim for their entertaining
live shows and sterling musicianship.
Following their Live/Whirled set, the
Pegheads will lead a bluegrass jam
featuring some of their great old gospel
songs. Bring your instrument along and
warm up your voice for a super session of
musical fun.

Sunday, February 8, 5:00 PM
Brazil -Whirled
with
Choro Democrático

Choro Democrático plays the lively style
of Brazilian choro music, one that began in
Rio nearly a century ago. The musicians
are: Luciana Araripe (bandolim), Adam
Bahrami (cavaquinho), Fernando Brandão
(flute), Jason Davis (7-string guitar), Keita
Ogawa (pandeiro), Chris Richards (violin),
and Tom Rohde (6-string guitar).
Following their set, the group will lead a
roda da choro, a traditional Rio jam session,
for anyone who wants to join in. Leadsheets
will be available for some tunes, and
percussion is always welcome. Bring your
instruments for a winter break in Rio.

Sunday, March 1, 5:00 PM
Mando -Whirled
with
Marilynn Mair

The Live/Whirled Series founder and
internationally-acclaimed mandolinist &
bandolimist will perform solo and in
combination with special musical guests.
Her program will include some new
compositions and music from her many
CDs- Brazilian, classical, and funky.
Following her set, the audience will be
invited to be part of the premiere of
Marilynn’s interactive performance piece,
“Rio Luz,” combining written & improvised
music with visual images and poetry. Bring
an instrument and your imagination. Slideshow
and poems will be provided.