COMMON GROUND COFFEEHOUSE
@ THE FIRST UNITARIAN SOCIETY OF WESTCHESTER 25 OLD JACKSON AVENUE, HASTINGS-ON-HUDSON NY
Had there been a planetarium in 19th century Galicia, or a kosher deli in Depression-era Kentucky, Andy Statman's music might have been playing in the background. Meandering through time, geography and culture, the man and his inimitable hybrid sound move freely among the before, the after, and the present.
It's a story Andy Statman rewrites with his trio every time they perform: "We're creating an experience between the audience and us," with their unconstrained meditations on hasidic music and groove-driven explorations of American-roots music. Statman's long-time collaborators are bassist Jim Whitney and percussionist Larry Eagle. "At a certain point,"says Statman, "we're just talking, just having a three-way conversation." This "conversation" changes each time they take the stage, with no melody sounding quite the same as it did before. A totally unself conscious performer, Andy Statman leaves audiences elated and at times mystified, having experienced a musical performance unlike any other. Advance tickets for this very special evening are recommended
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