Walter Parks & Rob Curto Perform at Cathedral Arts Live at Grace Church Van Vorst
Dates: (1/17/2020 )
Grace Church Van Vorst |
39 Erie Street
Jersey City, 07302
Phone: 201-659-2211
Tickets: $20-$25
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Cathedral Arts Live is delighted to once again host the incomparable Walter Parks, performing with accordion ace Rob Curto on January 17, 2020 at 7 pm.
Storyteller, singer-songwriter, and finger-picking guitarist Walter Parks, a Florida native now living in Jersey City, enchants audiences with his creative mix of swamp blues, folk, and jazz delivered sometimes in an ambient style and sometimes in a gritty-rootsy style. From 2001-2011 Parks' toured all over the world with Richie Havens trio. Swamp By Chandelier, Parks' current solo show, is an entertaining and historical presentation of such European and Appalachian rooted music as well as the slave spirituals, work songs, and hymns that were sung in the Southeast Georgia area during our countrys transition from The Civil War to industrialization. In the show he also performs originals and a few Richie Havens classics. The locally celebrated Vault Allure Concert Series that presents artists from all over the world is organized and promoted by Walter Parks and his wife Margo. Along the path of a serious artistic career, certain situations, places and/or people eventually take us to a crossroads, said Parks. "Grace Van Vorst Church is such a crossroads, where one is naturally inspired to do one's best work instead of settling for less." www.walterparks.com
Rob Curto is an accordionist, composer, arranger, and keyboardist based in New York and Philadelphia. He is a founding member of the band Matuto which was chosen to represent the United States State Department overseas as part of the American Music Abroad program in 2013 and 2015. He has released 4 CDs as a bandleader and is a prolific composer and arranger. www.robcurto.com
The duo's collaboration marks Parks third appearance at Cathedral Arts Live. He previously delighted audiences with a solo performance, a reimagining of traditional spirituals with Jersey City singer Vivian Sessoms, and a reunion with Stephanie Winters, his former bandmate from The Nudes.
Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Hot food and cold beverages available for purchase. Doors open at 7 pm.
PURCHASE TICKETS: www.cathedralartslive.org
Cathedral Arts Live @ Grace Church Van Vorst
39 Erie St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Now in its fifth season, Cathedral Arts Live aims to create a transcendent musical experience and strengthen our community by welcoming and celebrating a diverse group of artists, performers, and audiences in our beautiful space.
This program is made possible in part by funds from The New Jersey State Council on The Arts/Department of State, a partner agency of The National Endowment for the Arts, administered by The Hudson County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs, Thomas A. Degise, County Executive, and The Board of Chosen Freeholders. BCB Bank is also a proud sponsor for this special night of live music at Grace Church Van Vorst.
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