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 Hastings-on-Hudson, NY - Common Ground Coffeehouse at the First Unitarian Society in Hastings-on-Hudson NY will present a night of acoustic music from around the globe on April 26, 2008, at 7:30.
Appearing will be acclaimed harp guitarist Dan Lavoie, as well as Port o’Monkeys, who play a spicy and eclectic mix of traditional and original music from around the Mediterranean, Spain, Eastern Europe, the Middle East and beyond. Reminiscent of that of Richie Havens, Dan’s music is sophisticated and compelling. In the last few years, Dan has toured extensively all over the U.S. and in the United Kingdom. Dan has shared the stage with The Dave Brubeck Quartet, Vance Gilbert, Muriel Anderson, Cliff Eberhardt, Dickey Betts, Levon Helm and many more. Port O’Monkeys, featuring Chris Wertenbaker, Jeff Greene, Don Hayward, and Paul Harris, uses a wide variety of acoustic instruments including flamenco guitar, steel string guitar, oud, kanun, bouzouki, guitarrone, yayla tanbur, violin, flute, harmonium, bass trombone, mandolin, afghan rebab, nyckleharpe, konkovka, dutar, and various hand drums and other percussion instruments.
Tickets are $15 for individuals and $10 for seniors and youths age 12-18. Children under 12 are free. For directions and information, call 914-478-2710.
Proceeds from this evening will benefit Afya Foundation of America, founded by Hastings-on-Hudson NY resident Danielle Butin. Based in Yonkers NY, Afya procures and ships vital supplies necessary to support medical and surgical initiatives worldwide, with a primary focus on Africa. Supplies are donated and gathered from hospitals, surgical centers and corporations. Afya’s goal is to serve as a donation-based clearinghouse for the international health community.
For more information:
Common Ground Coffeehouse: http://commongroundfusw.com
Dan Lavoie: http://www.danlavoie.com/
Port O’Monkeys: http://www.myspace.com/portomonkeys
Afya Foundation of America: http://www.afyafoundation.org/
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