Feb 19 Thursday
Experience the flavors and sounds of Italy in an unforgettable evening at Kerrytown Concert House! KCH Melodies & Morsels: Italy Edition pairs a curated tasting of Italian foods and wines from Ann Arbor favorite Zingerman’s Deli with the critically acclaimed Italian folk music of Alla Boara. Unearthing forgotten treasures of Italian folk music, Alla Boara reimagines centuries-old traditions through a modern lens. Critically acclaimed by NPR and All About Jazz, this ensemble transforms timeless traditions into vivid, contemporary journeys that celebrate our shared humanity, as surprising, playful, and tender as the songs themselves. Featuring Amanda Powell’s captivating vocals and percussionist Anthony Taddeo’s (Oblivion Project) wildly imaginative arrangements, the storytelling and skilled performances of this group offer audiences a captivating journey through cultural heritage and universal human emotions.
Feb 28 Saturday
Eastern Boundary Quartet brings its vibrant blend of American avant-garde jazz and Hungarian ethno-folk traditions to Kerrytown Concert House! Formed by acclaimed New York artists Joe Fonda (bass) and Michael Jefry Stevens (piano), together with Hungarian master musicians Balázs Bagyi (drums) and Mihály Borbély (saxophone), this ensemble creates a cultural bridge between two rich musical worlds. Their long-standing collaboration, rooted in friendship, respect, and the shared language of improvisation, infuses every performance with energy and authenticity. With powerful personalities from both the New York jazz scene and Central/Eastern Europe, the quartet’s sound is bold, imaginative, and deeply expressive.
Mar 12 Thursday
Experience the flavors and sounds of Ireland in an unforgettable evening at Kerrytown Concert House! Melodies & Morsels: Ireland Edition pairs a curated tasting of Irish foods and wines from Ann Arbor favorite Zingerman’s Deli* with a journey through Celtic soundscapes performed by Celtic Trio, Selkie.
Selkie offers a journey through Celtic soundscapes—both familiar and newly imagined—with stories, laughter, and moments of quiet beauty informed by the Irish folk tradition. Their style has evolved to blend mood-lifting traditional dance sets with close-harmony songs sung in English, Gaelic, and French. Jim Spalink, Michele Venegas, and Cara Lieurance, all leading multi-instrumentalists in West Michigan’s folk and Celtic music scene, formed Selkie in 2019.