On Saturday, July 11th at 6:00 PM the Tilghman United Methodist Church is sponsoring a summer themed concert featuring Brazilian Choro music by Zefiro and summer music by vocalist, guitarist and song writer Shelley Abbott.
This celebration of summer opens with the instrumental duo Zefiro, the husband and wife team of Susan and Bob Jones. These Tilghman residents and their new instrumental group are bringing Brazilian “Choro” music to the Eastern Shore. Catchy, rhythmic, melodic, uplifting, breezy, yet sometimes plangent, choro means “cry”. This style of music originated in Brazil in the early 19th century. It is often compared to American ragtime.
Experienced performers Susan and Bob have created a new performing voice blending their combined clarinets, saxophones and flute with pre-recorded accompaniment by top Brazilian studio musicians.
The program continues with a collection of summer-themed songs by vocalist, song writer Shelley Abbott. Known for her engaging style, powerful voice and range Shelley will sing gospel favorites, but will also sing about the beach, sun, fishing and swimming.
Once known as the “Singing Dock Master” Shelley has deep roots in the Eastern Shore where she was raised, worked in the marina industry and where she started her musical career. She will be performing several of her original works.
This event is the 3rd concert in the “Music of Tilghman and Friends” concert series. It is a family friendly event and is free to all. Organized to promote community and local artists, the Music of
Tilghman Concerts are sponsored by the Tilghman United Methodist Church, with support from the Tilghman Watermen’s Museum and partially sponsored by the Talbot County Arts Council with funds provided by the Talbot County Council and the Towns of Easton, Oxford, and St. Michael.
For more information contact Debra Brookhouser at 410-886 -2881 or [email protected]
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