The Jay Ungar – Molly Mason Family Band (Event Over)
- When:Fri 7/10 (8PM)
- Where: Unity Church of God
- Address: 6 Williams Street Somerville, MA Map
- Cost: $20 door, $18 adv
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reduced admission - rsvp producer RSVP Required
What is it they say about the family that plays together?
Well, even if they don't all live under the same roof, this family makes terrific music and has a rip-roarin' good time while they're at it. The Jay Ungar & Molly Mason Family Band features Jay, Molly, Jay's daughter Ruth Ungar Merenda, and her husband Michael Merenda. The band travel's with Ruthy and Mike's son Will, born January 28, 2008. He's not playing an instrument yet but is sometimes heard none the less.
With exceptional musicianship and a vast knowledge of a number of music styles, Jay Ungar & Molly Mason are one of the most celebrated duos in American acoustic music. They achieved international acclaim in 1990 when their performance of Jay's composition Ashokan Farewell became the musical hallmark of Ken Burns' The Civil War on PBS.
You may know Ruth and Mike Merenda from their band, The Mammals. Ruth Merenda cut her teeth on traditional music, and grew up to be a top-flight performer. She brings fiddle, ukulele, guitar and deeply moving vocal performances to the Family Band. Mike Merenda favored rock and ska before being drawn into the world of acoustic music. He adds old-time banjo, guitar and percussion to the mix.
Four terrific musicians. Put them together and the sum really is greater than its parts. Double fiddles, sweet vocal harmonies and rhythmic energy abound as two generations collaborate to entertain you with music from the heart and soul of America.
The Jay Ungar – Molly Mason Family Band
at the Unity Church of God
6 Williams Street (3 blocks east of Davis Square)
Somerville
Friday, July 10
Doors 7:45, Concert 8:00
Suggested donation $20 @ door, $18 w/ advanced reservation to notlobreservations (at) comcast.net at least 24 hours in advance
Dinner and a show! Phone ahead for reservations ~ 781-648-8882, present your printed reservation confirmation and get 10% off your dinner check at House of Tibet Kitchen, 235 Holland Street, Somerville, Ma 02144. Reservations recommended.
And desert! Members of the Unity Church of God Church will be providing deserts, teas and coffee, so save room for desert.
Suggested minimum donation is $20 or $18 if a reservation emailed to notlobreservations (at) comcast.net is made at least 24 hours prior to the concert.
About the series. notloB Concerts are volunteer run and not for profit. Whether presented at historic and intimate museum houses like the Loring-Greenough House in Jamaica Plain or the Jackson Homestead in Newton, or at one of several church venues, or at private residences, all are run as house concerts where, after expenses, 100% of the patrons’ donations go to the artists. More information about the concert series can be found at the notloB website, http://notlobmusic.googlepages.com
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