Eliot Schoolyard Summer Concerts: James Dargan, Familiar Songs
When:
Sunday, Jun 25, 2023 5:00p -
8:00p
Sunday, Jun 25, 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
June 25: James Dargan: Familiar Songs (Black songs)
James Dargan, from North Carolina, now based in New York City, sings while composing, playing the violin, writing, and teaching on spirituals and other Black music. He is honored to walk in his family tradition of telling truthful stories, writing for Black singers, and currently writing two operas. Career highlights include solo work with The Boston Pops and operatic work with esperanza spalding and Wayne Shorter. James is also a founding member of the consortium Ring Shout.
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
