Called “Hawaii’s hottest group” by Billboard Magazine, HAPA combines traditional Polynesian beats with both European and American folk influences to create a truly inimitable sound. Comprised of Barry Flanagan, Ron Kuala`au, and hula dancer Heali`i Stanley, HAPA burst onto the Hawaiian music scene in 1993, distinguishing themselves by combining soft pop with the slack key guitar and soaring melodies sung in the native island language. Tickets for event available at the Wolf Trap website.
The CSO brass contributes its rich sonorities to the distinctive sound and spectacular power of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Hailed as one of today’s leading orchestras, the CSO brass quintet will be perorming pieces by composers including George Gershwin, Eric Ewazen, and Georges Bizet.
The Washington Post calls this irresistible folk duo “an amalgam of melodic sensual pop, folkie grit, and killer wit.” Buskin & Batteau have been winning hearts and minds with their soulful acoustic balladry and fun-filled performances for years. Performance will be on Saturday, March 3 at 7:30 pm at The Barns. Ticket price is $22.
Grammy-winning band Buckwheat Zydeco brings the bayou to the beltway this February with vibrant blues-rock and rollicking zydeco dance. The band released 2 albums in 2009. The first, Lay Your Burden Down, won a Grammy Award for Best Cajun and Zydeco Album. Later that year they released a greatest hits album, Essential Recordings: Let the Good Times Roll. Tickets are available for purchase at the Wolf Trap website
Chicago City Limits, New York City's legendary improv comedy group, has thrilled audiences of all ages for nearly thirty years with our unique style of improv comedy. The critically-acclaimed Off-Broadway show, award-winning National Touring Company and top-notch improv Training Center have made Chicago City Limits a New York City landmark. Tickets can be purchased at the Wolf Trap website.
on Monday, 19 March 2012
in Art in the County
