Sherefe Garden Party - Encore! Sept. 26th

[James Hoskins]

Hi folks,

Since our last party at Halina’s was such a fun success, and there was a waiting list,

We decided to put on another show while the weather is good!

We are thrilled to be presenting another full-length show this Summer (Ok, technically Fall now but…)

It will be this upcoming Saturday Sept. 26th 3-6:00 pm - A little earlier (allowing a little more time for potluck snacks and visiting between the sets) so we won’t be finishing up singing and soloing in the dark!

Info below:

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Sherefe will present a socially distanced garden party concert in Halina Palmer’s back yard (near Bluebell Ave. and Broadway in Boulder) on Sat., Sept. 26th, at 3:00 p.m. Suggested donation $15-25. 

Attendance is by RSVP only! 

 

We will be focusing on Greek music our first set, harkening back to the many Glendis we’ve played over the years up at the Salina Schoolhouse, and more recently at the Avalon Ballroom.  The second set will be more of a mixed bag of favorites from different countries surrounding the Eastern Mediterranean.

There are separate ways into and out of the back yard to avoid crossing paths, and a similar scheme for the snack area. Use masks when coming and going and to use the restroom through an outside door. Bring your own beverages and glasses; if you want to bring potluck snacks please choose something that needs little handling. 

 

Halina has chairs for 15 people and adequate space to socially distance 30 people. If you think you will be able to attend, please contact Jim Schwartzkopff (303-329-6242, venture...@gmail.com) and let him know (1) how many people you will be bringing to sit with you in your “pod,” and (2) whether you can bring your own chairs or lawn blankets, or want to use the chairs already there. Jim will give you the exact address upon reservation. 

 

Seating is around the perimeter of the yard and there will be some room in the center (grass and flagstone) for dancing. We will play plenty of dance music that doesn’t require holding hands; bring scarves to maintain space between dancers for the dances that do normally involve a handhold; and of course all of our music is good for just listening!

 

We have had two livestream performances--one of which is still available to watch at this link, but this is one of Sherefe’s few opportunities to play for people in person this year. The other groups we play in have been similarly hampered from performing, so please keep that in mind as you decide on the amount you will donate for this lovely concert opportunity. Thank you!

 

The band will be:

Jesse Manno on bouzouki, baglama, oud, laouto, vocals, and percussion

James Hoskins on cello, gadulka, bouzouki, and vocals 

Julie Lancaster on accordion, spoons, and vocals

Dexter Payne on clarinets, sax, and nay

Brett Bowen on doumbeks and tapan