PUTNEY-The Next Stage Bandwagon Summer Series announces the return of Slavic Soul Party! to the Bandwagon stage on Friday, Aug. 9, at The Putney Inn Field, 57 Putney Landing Rd. This event features Balkan brass, jazz, and funk, set against the backdrop of a Vermont summer evening.
"Royalty of the Balkan Brass sound, we had them a few years ago with a crowd of more than 600 people showing up to dance and feel the joy of their performance, and the community has asked us to bring them back to southern Vermont," Keith Marks, executive director of Next Stage Arts, said in a news release. "The power of a 12-member brass band bringing the party is a not-to-be-missed opportunity. We're excited to be able to present them again as part of the series."
Slavic Soul Party! hails from New York City. The nine-piece ensemble brings together influences from across the globe, blending them into what organizers call a "high-energy musical experience that is both infectious and soul-stirring."
The band's Tuesday night residency in Brooklyn, spanning over two decades, has garnered international acclaim and a reputation for delivering an electrifying live show. Their latest album, Slavic Soul Party! Plays Duke Ellington's Far East Suite, has been praised for its innovative reinterpretation of Duke Ellington's iconic work, combining East European, Romani, and American sounds.
Tickets for the event are priced at $20 in advance and $25 at the gate. Children under 12 enjoy free admission. Advance ticket sales will close two hours before showtime. Gates open at 5 p.m., and attendees are encouraged to bring picnic blankets or fold-up chairs to enjoy the concert comfortably. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit nextstagearts.org.
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