Williamstown, MA - Annie & the Hedonists, an eclectic acoustic group from upstate New York,
will perform on Tuesday, July 14, as part of the Clark's free outdoor concert series held at 6 pm on Tuesday evenings in July. Concerts are held on the Clark's expansive south lawn (picnics, blankets, and lawn chairs encouraged). The Clark will sell barbeque fare and the galleries will remain open until 6 pm on concert evenings. In the event of rain, concerts will be held in the auditorium. Concert admission is free.
Boasting influences as diverse as Billie Holiday and Bob Dylan, Annie & the Hedonists offers something for everyone. With tight harmonies, the band performs an eclectic mix of acoustic folk, torchy blues, standards, bluegrass, gospel, and early jazz. The musicians are known for their creative arrangements, and have interpreted everything from Joni Mitchell's River to the popular jazz tunes like Everybody Loves My Baby.
Based out of Schenectady, New York, the quartet consists of Annie Rosen on lead vocals, Jonny Rosen on guitar, Betsy Fry on bass, and Steve Fry on mandolin, trumpet, guitar, and keyboard. For the group's Clark performance, the two couples will be joined by special guest Peter Davis on clarinet, banjo, and piano. The musicians have been playing together for more than fifteen years, and their chemistry is reflected in their music's relaxed, organic sound. Don't miss out on the group that
Metroland named 2008's "Best Acoustic Band."
In addition, for those who arrive early, Clark docent Adele Rodbell will lead tours of Through the Seasons: Japanese Art in Nature at 4:30 pm on concert Tuesdays. Tours are free with paid gallery admission.
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