Submitted by The Buttonwood Tree
(October 1, 2024) — The following concerts and events will take place during the month of October, 2024 at The Buttonwood Tree, 605 Main Street in Middletown. See www.Buttonwood.org for show details or call (860) 347-4957. Email: TheButtonwoodTree@gmail.com
Friday, October 4, 2024: Rock/Americana Artist Eliot Lewis. Concert begins at 8:00 p.m. General admission is $20, students are $10. Space is wheelchair accessible.
Saturday, October 5, 2024 Charlotte, North Carolina-Based Acoustic Singer/Songwriter Bryan Bielanski. Show begins at 8:00 p.m. Admission is $15. Imagine Nirvana and the Beatles had a kid together who became an acoustic rock singer/songwriter: that’s Bryan Bielanski! Although he is inspired by some of the rock greats like Tom Petty and REM, he has a distinct musical style and songs with lyrics that make you think deep thoughts and feel like you’re really alive! This critically acclaimed globetrotting singer/songwriter has been touring the U.S. and the world since 2012. During that time, Bryan Bielanski has performed in more than 17 countries and more than 30 states. Bryan Bielanski is full of fun energy and catchy songs and he is ready to entertain you! Admission link: https://buttonwood.networkforgood.com/events/75324-bryan-beilanski
Saturday, October 12, 2024: Singer/Songwriter David Swanson. He will be promoting his new EP, “Things We Say in the Dark”, which will be released this October. Show begins at 7:00 p.m. Admission is $15. The venue and performance area is fully wheelchair accessible.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024: Québec-Based Folk-Pop Songwriter Geneviève Racette. Concert begins at 7:00 p.m. Admission is $20. Venue is wheelchair accessible.
Her third full-length record, “Satellite,” released in March 2022, is a collection of nine songs that share honest stories of self-discovery and reflection through the cycle of love. Satellite has received unprecedented recognition since its release, with glowing reviews from major outlets like Rolling Stone, Exclaim!, CBC, Women of Americana, Americana Music Association, Sirius XM, and numerous other publications and radio stations. One standout track on the album is “Someone,” a beautiful duet with City and Colour’s Dallas Green.
Geneviève has headlined numerous shows across Canada and the United States and showcased at prestigious music events such as Folk Alliance International, Folk Music Ontario, NERFA, AMERICANAFEST, Canadian Music Week, and more. Looking ahead, her fourth record, “Golden,” is set to be released next fall, adding anticipation to her already impressive musical journey. Admission Link: https://buttonwood.networkforgood.com/events/76594-genevi-ve-racette
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Waberi Jordan is a vocalist and songwriter whose signature is rooted in the Leimert Park Jazz Community of Los Angeles. Raised on a steady diet of straight-ahead jazz, at a time when R&B dominated the airwaves, Waberi’s sound bridges two pivotal eras of artistic expression. Waberi studied and played with Horace Tapscott along with The Pan Afrikan People’s Arkestra and The Great Voice of UGMAA (Union of God’s Musicians and Artists’ Ascension), many notable performers and scholars like Dr. Art Hillary, McCoy Tyner, Azar Lawrence, Nate Morgan, Pharoah Sanders and many more. Waberi has also performed around the world with various bands and ensembles, from SoulBop (an L.A. based collective of jazz musicians), R&B to West African Drum and Dance bands; 50-piece Jazz arkestras in L.A. and Europe to solo acapella sets. In 2009 Waberi released her debut album, The Trajectory of Starah. The accompanying video, Sunflowers in my Garden premiered the same year, to critical acclaim. The song has become beloved worldwide. Her second video release, Put it Right There was released in 2014, and as an added bonus, was co-directed and shot by Tim Russ, noted for his role as Tuvok in Star Trek: Voyager. 2015 saw Waberi exchanging the West Coast for the East Coast and settling into playing shows in NYC with Grammy nominated artists and local artists alike. Waberi has been embraced by the East Coast jazz and live music community, with residencies at The Buttonwood tree and at The Middletown Music Festival. With shows booked well into 2020 and beyond, Waberi Jordan is looking forward – once the tide has turned on this most urgent occurrence of our lifetimes – to live performance, collaborative in-person projects, and the joy that life offers. |
Friday, October 25, 2024: Piano Artist Ben Cosgrove. Concert begins at 8:00 p.m. Admission is $20. Venue is fully wheelchair accessible. Cosgrove is a traveling composer-performer whose music explores themes of landscape, place, and environment. Described by the Boston Globe as “a sonic plein-air painter… [using] his piano as a paintbrush,” Ben has performed in every U.S. state except Delaware, collaborated with groups ranging from rock bands to research scientists, contributed music to several radio and film projects (including the recent Ken Burns documentary The American Buffalo), and held residencies and fellowships with institutions including NASA, the National Park Service, the National Forest Service, Harvard University, Middlebury College, the Schmidt Ocean Institute, and the Sitka Center for Art and Ecology.
Tsukamoto has been recognized for his talents on stages such as at Blue Note in New York City, Japanese National Television (NHK), International Storytelling Center and United Nations, and by scoring second place at the International Fingerstyle Guitar Championship both in 2018 and 2022.
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“A Journey Through Strings and Stories” Tsukamoto’s concerts are not just musical events; they are immersive experiences that weave lyrical narratives with intricate melodies. Recognized for his soulful performances that create an orchestra at his fingertips, he invites audiences into his world of musical exploration and emotional expression. This is a rare opportunity to witness a performer who has been celebrated for his ability to take listeners on an “impressionistic journey” (Boston Herald). Enchanting music that promises to resonate long after the final note is played. Admission Link: https://buttonwood.networkforgood.com/events/76405-hiroya-tsukamoto-presents-a-journey-through-strings-and-stories |
