Sat. April 5 at 7:30 PM: The Buskers at The Music Box in Craftsbury
The Buskers are “Folk impurists” with a smart, distinct voice and a kitchen sink repertoire of influences from jug band and jazz to roots rock, “The Buskers tap the street music tradition for which they are named, then go much farther, with serious musicianship, a sense of humor, and energy to burn.” (Weirs Times) Their sound is defined by deep respect for the craft of songwriting and arranging and a shared love for the inventive possibilities of improvisation.
The trio includes Craig Jaster, Kathy (KZ) Sommer and Paul Hubert
Craig Jaster (piano, bass, accordion, vocals) has played professionally since age 15. He has played jazz with Delfeayo Marsalis, Tiger Okoshi and Big Joe Burrell and opened for The Yellowjackets, Arturo Sandoval, Dianne Reeves, and the late great Ray Charles. He has also recorded with many New Hampshire artists. including Rik Pfenninger and Sweet, Hot & Sassy, as well as a CBS TV production of the play On Golden Pond. He taught jazz piano at Plymouth State College from 1999 to 2004, and is currently Performing Arts Department Head at the Sant Bani School, an independent K-12 school in Sanbornton, NH.
Kathy (KZ) Sommer (acoustic & electric violins, mandolin, vocals) has studied with latin jazz maestro Eddie Palmieri, the Turtle Island String Quartet, national fiddlers Matt Glaser, Mark O’Connor, Jay Ungar, and mandolinist Peter Ostroushko. She lived in New Hampshire for many years, where she played and recorded with the swing band Sweet, Hot & Sassy, played for contra and square dances, taught violin and gave fiddle workshops. Since moving to northern New York State in 2004, when not touring with The Buskers, she plays freelance with a number of area bluegrass and jazz musicians.
Paul Hubert (guitar and vocals) has toured extensively as a solo artist and singer/songwriter, plus with various bands since 1973. He played with the rock group White Light and the Marty and Paul Show in the 80’s. In the 90’s he was with the new age group Earth Ecos. He also plays the trombone with a central NH wind band, the Baker Valley band. Paul has an ongoing relationship with the New Hampshire Very Special Arts program. His day job is teaching music at the Andover, NH Elementary/Middle School.
Find out more and listen to some tunes at www.thebuskers.com.
Tickets $10 general, $8 students and seniors
The Music Box, a 501 C 3, Nonprofit Arts Organization
147 Creek Rd
Craftsbury, VT 05826
802-586-7533
www.themusicboxvt.org
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