| Melanie O'reilly House Concert |
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Friday, March 20 2009, 8:00pm - 10:30pm |
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International performer Melanie O’Reilly is firmly established in the great pantheon of creative Irish artists. Her unique Celtic Jazz sound is a blend of Irish traditional music and jazz, captivating audiences worldwide. Join her and her guests for an evening of “spellbinding uplifting music, from a true innovator enriched by the spirit of Ireland.”
Arranger/conductor/keyboardist Frank Martin has performed and/or recorded with Sting, Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, Chris Isaak, James Taylor and Patti LaBelle to name just a few. He is currently on staff as an educator at the University of California at Berkeley, as well as The Jazzschool in Berkeley, California. Born in Kilkee, Ireland, guitarist Sean O Nuallain merges bossa nova, Irish and jazz, performing with Melanie at the Lorient Festival Inter-Celtique in Brittany, the Cork International Jazz Festival, Andernos Festival Internationale France and many other venues. Sean also lectures in the area of Irish Music history and development, including a series at UC Berkeley CAL Extension, entitled Irish Music: From Sean-Nos to Jazz.
Reservations recommended. Your $20 contribution goes to the artist. Email
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or call 530/885-4292 for reservations and directions. Doors open at 7:30pm, music starts at 8:00pm. www.AuburnHouseConcerts.org
(530) 885-4292
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http://www.AuburnHouseConcerts.org
Price: $20
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