Event is 21+
$15/$20 Door
Doors at 8pm
Raging Brass is an 8-piece Afro-Caribbean brass band established after receiving a grant from the Maine Arts Commission in 2014, by trumpeter, composer, arranger and bandleader, Marc Chillemi. Raging Brass explores roots music fueled by the rhythmic and melodic intuition of each player. Their music encompasses a collection of styles from the Caribbean
Islands, West Africa, Brazil, and New Orleans that includes; Highlife, Soukous, and Afro- Beat from West Africa, Ska, Rocksteady, and Roots Reggae from Jamaica, and Afro- Cuban styles from Cuba and Brazil.
Raging Brass bounces from danceable beats and eclectic styles into a mix of improvisations unadulterated by joy and passion. Curated by Marc, the cacophony of sound of these instrumentalists is a marvel to behold. This all-star band includes some of Portland’s finest instrumentalists; Rafael Keilt-Fryre on tuba (The Fogcutters/Sly Chi/ Primo Cubano), drummer Sam Yawdik (Roots Rhythm & Dub), Paul D’Alessio on guitar `and vocals (Primo Cubano/The Holy Mackerels), trombonist Eric Ambrose, saxophonists Mike Ayotte and Kyle Hardy, Ryan Hergenhan on percussion (Primo Cubano), and Marc Chillemi on trumpet and vocals (Primo Cubano).
Raging Brass has shared the stage with major recording artists such as the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, John Brown’s Body, G. Love & Special Sauce, John Popper from Blues Traveler, and Red Baraat.
“Out of many, one sound”
Annie and the Fur Trappers are a traditional jazz ensemble featuring trumpet, clarinet, guitar, bass, and washboard. They play lively and danceable arrangements of songs from the 1920s. The band has performed all over the country and released their new album, “Remember the Charleston” this past December. Bring your dancing shoes and a friend to this exciting performance!
