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On April 11, prepare for a genre-blending hootenanny with Rani Arbo & daisy mayhem – a band that defies labels and lifts spirits wherever they play. This New England-based quartet has been touring for over two decades, earning a reputation as “one of America’s most inventive string bands” (Boston Herald). With fiddle, guitar, bass, and a one-of-a-kind percussion kit made of crates and tin cans, they slide effortlessly from bluegrass barnstormers to sultry swing, old-time gospel to folk-rock swagger. Critics marvel at their “stylish, unexpected choices” in arranging songs – you might hear a traditional hymn followed by a swingin’ jazz number or a reimagined Springsteen tune in their set. What ties it all together are the band’s signature harmonies and emotional depth. Lead singer Rani Arbo is “blessed with an unmistakable voice, both light and sultry, with a hint of tremolo and smoke”, and when the four members harmonize, their voices can “shake the rafters or hush the room”. Each song, whether an original or a centuries-old folk melody, is delivered with heart, playfulness, and a sense of community joy.Rani Arbo & daisy mayhem have graced some of the most notable stages in folk and roots music – from the Newport Folk Festival to the California World Music Festival – leaving audiences “humming and hopeful, spirits renewed”. Their concerts are often described as “soul-lifting” and even “pure magic”. As No Depression put it, these are “some of the most soul-lifting songs you’ll hear in your life… pure magic happens when these four musicians play together.” The band’s camaraderie on stage is infectious: you’ll see genuine smiles, spontaneous laughs, and maybe even some percussion played with a suitcase or cardboard box (yes, really!). By evening’s end, expect to feel like you’ve traveled through America’s musical heartland – from Appalachia to New Orleans – and shared in something intimate and uplifting. This is roots music at its most vibrant.
tickets: $20/general admission, $18/members
Tickets may be purchased online or by calling the Nature Center Office (860) 285-1886
website: https://www.raniarbo.com/
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145 Lang Road, Windsor, CT, United States, Connecticut 06095
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