SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11
aRI & mIA
sister FOLK DUO
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“Strikingly beautiful, distinctive and exhilarating, with expressive vocals that will find a way into hearts and minds” (No Depression), Boston based folk duo Ari & Mia reference the styles of Southern and Northeastern fiddle music and the early American songbook to create a realm where their own compositions cross paths with older traditions. Both award-winning songwriters, their stylish and sophisticated music honors the sounds of Appalachian cottages, rural dance floors, and urban concert halls. Combine this with their innovative approach to songwriting and the result is a captivating sound.
“Ari & Mia are not creating a new music; they are taking it to another level and exploring areas that have not been attempted in decades. Their all-acoustic, pure and honest approach has significance. Treading the edges of traditional folk in a more faithful manner, they share the lyrical wizardry of 70’s bands Steeleye Span, Tir-na-Nog, and the Incredible String Band, with searing harmony as good as The Beach Boys. The sisters sing in unison like two violins,” continues No Depression on the review of their most recent release, Out of Stone.
Together, the sisters have toured all across the U.S and Australia and are both graduates of New England Conservatory's cutting edge Contemporary Improvisation department. Their two previous albums, Land on Shore and Unruly Heart, ranked high on the national folk radio charts.
www.ariandmiamusic.com
Ariel Friedman is a multi-genre cellist, composer, and educator. A winner of ASTA’s Alternative Styles Award, she is steeped both in the music of American roots traditions and a broad range of classical repertoire. An advocate of new music and a composer, she is the founding cellist of Cardamom Quartet and performs with the Boston Modern Orchestra Project. Ariel graduated from Northwestern University in 2008 and received a Masters of Music from New England Conservatory in 2011.
Mia Friedman is a virtuosic fiddler and singer as well as a composer, performer, and educator. Her song “Across the Water” won the 2010 John Lennon Songwriting Contest in the folk category, and she was the 2006 New Hampshire Highland Games Scottish Fiddle Champion. She is largely influenced by American roots music and old-time Appalachian traditions, and blends this with contemporary music in her compositions. Mia graduated from New England Conservatory in 2012.
“Ari & Mia are not creating a new music; they are taking it to another level and exploring areas that have not been attempted in decades. Their all-acoustic, pure and honest approach has significance. Treading the edges of traditional folk in a more faithful manner, they share the lyrical wizardry of 70’s bands Steeleye Span, Tir-na-Nog, and the Incredible String Band, with searing harmony as good as The Beach Boys. The sisters sing in unison like two violins,” continues No Depression on the review of their most recent release, Out of Stone.
Together, the sisters have toured all across the U.S and Australia and are both graduates of New England Conservatory's cutting edge Contemporary Improvisation department. Their two previous albums, Land on Shore and Unruly Heart, ranked high on the national folk radio charts.
www.ariandmiamusic.com
Ariel Friedman is a multi-genre cellist, composer, and educator. A winner of ASTA’s Alternative Styles Award, she is steeped both in the music of American roots traditions and a broad range of classical repertoire. An advocate of new music and a composer, she is the founding cellist of Cardamom Quartet and performs with the Boston Modern Orchestra Project. Ariel graduated from Northwestern University in 2008 and received a Masters of Music from New England Conservatory in 2011.
Mia Friedman is a virtuosic fiddler and singer as well as a composer, performer, and educator. Her song “Across the Water” won the 2010 John Lennon Songwriting Contest in the folk category, and she was the 2006 New Hampshire Highland Games Scottish Fiddle Champion. She is largely influenced by American roots music and old-time Appalachian traditions, and blends this with contemporary music in her compositions. Mia graduated from New England Conservatory in 2012.
EVENT DETAILS
Saturday, November 11, 7:30 pm
Niebyl-Proctor Marxist Library
6501 Telegraph Ave., Oakland (two blocks south of Berkeley)
• Concert & Desserts - $25 (All proceeds to artists & costs)
Niebyl-Proctor Marxist Library
6501 Telegraph Ave., Oakland (two blocks south of Berkeley)
• Concert & Desserts - $25 (All proceeds to artists & costs)
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Enjoy a selection of desserts prepared by Chef Traci, fresh fruit, and hot/iced tea
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cozy concert reviews
"A joyous evening with delicious desserts, first-rate music in a charming and intimate setting, and a warm, community feeling."
"The whole experience was truly a fun evening -- the opportunity to see extremely talented musicians in concert in an intimate space, while enjoying excellent desserts, was exceptional. Kudos to the hosts!"
"The whole experience was truly a fun evening -- the opportunity to see extremely talented musicians in concert in an intimate space, while enjoying excellent desserts, was exceptional. Kudos to the hosts!"