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Robert Heirendt - MbiraMei Lin Heirendt - Violin
Randy McKean - Alto Sax
Dan Plonsey - Alto Sax
Join Mbira Player/composer Robert Heirendt for a special album release concert! Robert’s new album Name & Form brings together the diverse influences of traditional Zimbabwean trance music with modern improvisational jazz. The evening will feature Robert Heirendt on mbira (Zimbabwean kalimba), Randy McKean on alto sax, Dan Plonsey on alto sax, and Mei Lin Heirendt on violin.
From Robert: Back in late 2018, while reading Eknath Easwaran’s translation of the Chandogya Upanishad (an ancient Hindu scripture), I started to feel inspired by this idea – looking deeply into one thing, we can gain knowledge and insight into so many other similar things.
This concept got me thinking about going deeply into one direction as a composer and using like elements throughout a series of pieces. In this case, I somehow settled on two mbiras and two alto saxes – the like components of two mbiras bouncing off of each other and two alto saxes in dialogue with each other. Mei Lin added pizz parts to all three of the primary compositions, adding so much to richness of the overall “musical stew” I was going for!
I’m really happy with how it all turned out and so excited to share this with you all! The album will be officially released on Friday 11/7/25. It will be available on a physical CD, digital download, as well as all streaming platforms.
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About Wild Eye Pub:
Family-friendly venue, with a restaurant & bar: farm-to-table foods from local & organic sources, a full bar of regional brews, wines, spirits & mocktails, and nightly entertainment in a comfy 'supper club' setting with an easy vibe.
Event seating and service starts at 5:30, music at 6:30. We offer table service of food/drinks before & during event, in our lovely listening space.
IMPORTANT: We *really* appreciate reservations, to help us plan for each show. For busy dinner shows, reserved guests get priority seating & table service. Easily make reservations - just seats, or seats & table for dining - by while buying your tickets, or by calling or emailing, 24/7. Your table will have your name on it.
PARKING: Pub has free parking. More parking is nearby at the corner of Mill & McCourtney, a 2-minute walk. Across from Pub, French Ave has parking. Carpooling is encouraged - our neighbors appreciate it.
Reservations/questions: 530-446-6668 or [email protected]
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