The Arts: Music
(l-r) Ronn McFarlane, Sarah Pillow, Mattias Rucht, Willard Morris
Oct. 8, 2021, at 7 pm Ayreheart at Second Stage | Amherst (LIVE SHOW): Ronn McFarlane, lutes; Willard Morris, colascione; and Mattias Rucht, percussion with guest vocalist soprano Sarah Pillow. The original music of Ayreheart reflects elements of Celtic, Folk, Bluegrass, and Renaissance music. In addition to original music, Ayreheart also performs Renaissance and Traditional music as a vital part of its musical life. CDs will be available for purchase at the show. (Second Stage | Amherst is located at 194 2nd Street, Amherst, VA 24521) CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE 
(l-r) David McCormick, Elena Mullins, Niccolo Seligmann, Tracy Cowart, Sian Ricketts. Photo by Philip Ricketts
Nov. 14, 2021, at 3 pm Alkemie Medieval Music Ensemble presents “Like a Woman: Finding the Feminine in Medieval France” (VIRTUAL SHOW): Co-production/simultaneous premiere presented by Alkemie Medieval Music and AGAR. Works written from the feminine perspective, including songs to poetry of Christine de Pizan. Performed by Alkemie Early Music Ensemble, Tracy Cowart, voice, harps; Elena Mullins, voice, percussion; Sian Ricketts, voice, recorders, doucaines; Niccolo Seligmann, vielles, percussion; and David R. McCormick, vielle. (Upon purchasing tickets, a private link to view this concert will be emailed to you.)
Jan. 16, 2022, at 4 pm “Winter Stories and Songs” at Second Stage Amherst (LIVE SHOW): Co-produced/presented by AGAR and Early Music Access Project. Brian Kay tenor, lutes, percussion; Peter Walker, baritone, harp, guitar, bagpipe; and David McCormick, vielle, baroque violin; and Sarah Walker, Storyteller. (Second Stage is located at 194 2nd Street, Amherst, VA 24521) March 27, 2022 Jewish Film Festival at the Academy Center of the Arts/Historic Theatre (LIVE): Also, documentary “Summer in Ivye” and lectures on Weimer film, shtetl culture, and Klezmer music.(The Academy is located at 600 Main St, Lynchburg, VA 24504.) * 
Photo by Justin Heller
April 24, 2022, at 4 pm Mezzo Soprano Sophie Delphis (LIVE SHOW-location TBD): Performance includes Jihyun Kim’s “Moved by the Beauty of Trees” (2017), Olivier Messiaen’s “Harawi” (1945), and Undine Moore’s “Love, Let the People Wind Cry” (1904-1989). Events are subject to change. |
AGAR AMHERST JAVA & JAZZ
2021-2022 SERIES Presented by AGAR with Second Stage Amherst and Baine’s Books & Coffee Series Curated by Ernest Deane ALL SHOWS 6-8 pm Second Stage Amherst 194 2nd Street, Amherst VA 24521 434-941-0997 Admission Fee: $10 Adults; $5 Students* *Includes one free cup of coffee, water, or soda, with food for purchase from Baine’s Books & Coffee To Purchase Tickets: • At the door starting at 5:30 pm (cash and check only) • Online (credit card) Aug. 28, 2021 Joseph Henson Jazz Project, “With Gratitude”: Joseph Henson, saxophone; Neal Perrine, bass; Isaac Williams, piano; and Stefan LaRue, drums. The quartet will play favorites and Henson’s own compositions. Henson headed the saxophone session for the U.S. Army Blues Band for 17 years before moving to Lynchburg to head up the jazz program at Liberty. CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE Sept. 25, 2021 Quintana All-Stars: Al Mallet, alto and soprano saxophone, and Ernest Deane, trumpet, who have played together since they were students at Dunbar High School in the 1950s, lead a quintet playing straight-ahead and Latin Jazz. Oct. 30, 2021 TBD Nov. 20, 2021 The Quantum Mechanics: Ed Mikenas, console steel guitar; Andy Aeschbacher, bass; and Worth Proffitt, drums; premier their “jazzve Jazz.” DECEMBER — NO SHOW Jan. 29, 2022 Laissez Foure, Dixieland Jazz Band: Kenneth Matthews, clarinet and saxophone, leads this Washington, DC-based band in bringing New Orleans-inspired jazz to the public. Feb. 26, 2022 Joseph Henson Jazz Project: Joe Henson and his quartet. Joseph’s recent original compositions and favorites. March 26, 2022 Quintana All-Stars: Al Mallet, alto and soprano saxophone, and Ernest Deane, trumpet, and the Band play standards from the 1950s to the 1980s. April 30, 2022 Gus Miller and Friends: Lynchburg’s beloved “Crooner” Gus Miller and his band bring vocal favorites from the fifties, sixties, and seventies. May 21, 2022 The Quantum Mechanics: Ed Mikenas, console steel guitar; Andy Aeschbacher, bass; and Worth Proffitt, drums. June 25, 2022 Paddy D Quartet: Singer-songwriter Paddy Dougherty Braustein, vocal, guitar and keyboard; Glenn Buck, keyboard, and saxophone; Larry Scott, drums; and Robin Tolley, bass. Events are subject to change. |
