Acoustic World Music Festival
Sat, Aug 27
|Freeport
Dance across cultures at the Desert of Maine during an evening of Middle Eastern, Klezmer and Manouche Jazz music
Time & Location
Aug 27, 2022, 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Freeport, 95 Desert Rd, Freeport, ME 04032, USA
About the event
Event Schedule
Maine Middle Eastern Ensemble 5-6 pm
Maine Middle Eastern Ensemble performs folk, classical and Sufi music from the Turkish, Arabic and Armenian traditions. Led by oud player, Eric LaPerna, the group also features violinist Michael Gallant, guitarist Jeremey Zela, and percussionist Doug Andrews
Casco Bay Tummlers 6:15-7:15 om
The Tummlers have a unique sound and a stage performance that features all members of the band. Steve Gruverman brings an extensive background in ethnic dance music to his soulful clarinet playing. Carl Dimow has developed a distinctive klezmer flute style, making the instrument an equal solo voice in the music. John Clark is an incredibly versatile bass player–everything from symphony to surf–perfect for the Tummlers eclectic approach to klezmer. Nancy 3. Hoffman brings a playfulness which audiences love to both her accordion playing and her singing. Peter McLaughlin keeps the traditional role as drummer happening with elements of jazz…