Eliot Schoolyard Summer Concerts: Grooversity
When:
Sunday, Aug 06, 2023 5:00p -
8:00p
Sunday, Aug 06, 2023 5:00p -
8:00p
Where:
Eliot School of Fine & Applied Arts
24 Eliot Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Admission:
FREE
Hosted by:
Categories:
Accessible Spots, Kid Friendly, Music, Outside
Event website:
https://eliotschool.org/concerts
August 6: Grooversity (World percussion)
Marcus Santos' Grooversity drumming ensemble melds world rhythms into a highly engaging show that will make you sweat! Their special sound and energy is inspired by Marcus' hometown of Bahia, Brazil and combines West African Kpanlogo, Brazilian Samba, Japanese Taiko, American Funk, and Hip Hop. From Aaron Siegel, Carnegie Hall: “I have never seen people as engaged and excited!”
Celebrating Creativity & Community
June through September: Every Sunday at 5pm
In the Eliot Schoolyard, 24 Eliot Street, Jamaica Plain
New this year: Beer Garden by The Hive, 4-7pm
Bring your own seats. All are welcome. No animals, please.
FREE Admission - Suggested donation $20; your donations help pay the musicians, curators, and audio engineer.
Curators: Brian Friedland, Hoopla Productions, Meraki Productions, Ana Colón
Audio: Carlito Blu
Thank you to our sponsors!
Founding Sponsors: Sazama Real Estate, the record co., Kevin Cradock Builders
Premier Sponsors: tcb-The Cooperative Bank, Jameson & Thompson Picture Framers
Major Sponsors: FoMu, The Blue Frog Bakery
Good Neighbor Sponsors: Rockland Trust, Eastern Bank, JP Licks
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