Jake Shulman-Ment & band, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY, 5 Apr 2009
Jake Shulman-Ment in Concert in Hastings-on-Hudson
Brooklyn-based violinist Jake Shulman-Ment is among the leaders of a new generation of Klezmer and Eastern European folk music performers. In his brand new project, he leads an all-star band presenting ecstatic, soulful original compositions and improvisations as well as old Jewish and Gypsy songs and melodies, inspired by his extensive travels in Romania and Hungary, always maintaining his deep roots in Jewish music. This concert is a special fundraising event which will benefit the current recording of his debut album, a project which integrates years of travel, research, and varied musical inspiration.
With:
Jake Shulman-Ment - violin, vocals
Ben Holmes - trumpet
Benjy Fox-Rosen - bass, vocals
Art Bailey - accordion
Pete Rushefsky - tsimbl
The concert will take place SUNDAY, APRIL 5 from 4pm-6pm at:
Comfort Lounge
583 Warburton Ave.
Hastings-on-Hudson, NY 10706
Easily accessible from NYC by Metro-North to Hastings station, or by car.
Tickets are $20, all other donations are welcome
Advance copies of the CD will also be available for only $15!
Light snacks will be provided, cash bar will be open.
For more information, visit: www.myspace.com/jakeshulmanment
If you cannot come to the concert but are interested in supporting this project, advance copies of the CD can be ordered by sending a check for $15 per CD made out to Jake Shulman-Ment to the following address:
68 Edgars Lane
Hastings-on-Hudson, NY 10706
Be sure to include a return address, and you will receive a CD in the mail as soon as they are finished!