A three band extravaganza!! Colin Stack and Novelty Act will perform along with the Daniel Bennett Group and the Quartet of Happiness on Friday, March 31st at the Lily Pad (formally know as the Zeitgeist) in Cambridge. The show starts at 10pm. $8 cover at the door. More information on the show goes as follows:
March 31, 2006
Live at the Lily Pad: 1355 Cambridge St, Cambridge, Ma
Daniel Bennett Group/Colin Stack and Novelty Act/Quartet of Happiness
1st set-10pm
Daniel Bennett Group
Daniel Bennett's music is often referred to as "folk jazz." Pure folkmelodies played on saxophone, mixed with acoustic guitar and bass. Asalways, Daniel Bennett is joined by acoustic guitar genius Chris Herschand maverick bassist John Servo. Daniel Bennett has performed at Lincoln Center, Jordan Hall, Eastman Theatre, George Eastman House, Merrill Auditorium, as well as clubs across America. Go to www.danielbennett.net for more information!
2nd set-10:45pm
Colin Stack and Novelty Act
Novelty Act was formed by Composer/Singer/Songwriter Colin Stack this past January. The band features Christopher Hersch on guitar and banjo, John Servo on electric and acoustic bass, and Steve Turcott on drums. The music can best be described as an eclectic mix of rock, rhythm and blues, jazz, folk, and vaudeville. Colin Stack has four CDs on his own label (Stacktone Productions). His fifth CD will be released this April.
3rd set-11:30pm
The Quartet of Happiness
The Quartet of Happiness was formed in the spring of 2003 by saxophonists Rick Stone and Kelly Roberge. Along with Stone and Roberge the group includes bassist Kendall Eddy and drummer Austin Mcmahon . The main focus of this ensemble is to perform original compositions written in a performance art/theatrical style. The members of the quartet draw from a wide range of musical backgrounds and styles, including jazz, rhythm and blues, rock, folk, and classical music. Another objective of the group is to set up a series of concerts/clinics at public schools and colleges to teach role-playing, movement, and improvisation through music. Please visit www.quartetofhappiness.com for more info.
