Part 1 of a 2-night event: Ethereal sounds from the Middle East and India, Oud, Violin, and Hammered Dulcimer, Percussion and Upright Bass back the stunning grammy nominated vocalist Priya Darshini, who serenades beyond the bounds of language. This evening will highlight songs of mourning and healing.
Friday October 8th
at Race Brook Lodge
864 South Undermountain road ( AKA Rt 41 ) Sheffield, MA
Tickets:
Standard Tickets: $20
Covid-19 Policies:
At the door we will ask for proof of vaccination or a negative test result from 72 hours or less before the event
Maximum 50% capacity in the barn
Guests will be asked to wear masks when standing up and moving around the space
Extra fans and air purifiers have been installed in the space
Race Brook Lodge is a hidden gem in The Berkshires, at the foot of Mt. Race and a short hike from the Appalachian trail. The yoga & event barn at Race Brook is simultaneously rustic and sublime, steeped in hundreds of years of New England history. The Stagecoach Tavern is unpretentious fine dining, exquisite farm-to-table cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere. Much of the food is sourced from Race Farm, right on the property!
The Epichorus - Member Bios:
Priya Darshini – Vocals
Taking her roots from Indian Classical music, Priya’s knowledge of music from all over the world has resulted in a fresh, imaginative and fascinating new sound. She displays an exciting combination of range, technique, unconventional compositions, a feminist perspective, and a prodigious voice that truly sets her apart from other vocalists. Priya has collaborated with a wide range of artists from Pearl Jam; GRAMMY® Award winners Roy “Futureman” Wooten; Jeff Coffin, Philip Lassiter, Silk Road Ensemble’s Shane Shanahan; virtuoso ukulele player Jake Shimabukuro, Dave Eggar, Karsh Kale, House of Waters, and many more. In 2020, Priya released her sophomore solo album – Periphery – on Chesky Records, and was nominated for the 63rd Annual GRAMMY® Award for Best New Age Album.
Zach Fredman - Oud
Zach Fredman is the Oudist, composer, and bandleader for the Epichorus. He grew up on classical guitar and studied that instrument as an undergraduate before passing to the Oud at the spell of Hamza El Din. He has studied with Arabic master Bassam Saba, on the Oud, Violin and Nay, and spent time at the feet of leaders of the Arabic musical communities in Jerusalem: from Iraqi and Moroccan Piyut music, to the Baqashot night ceremonies of the Aleppo Jews.
Megan Gould – Violin
Megan Gould is one of NYC’s most versatile performers of Middle Eastern, Greek, and popular music. Her comfort within a wide range of styles, her responsiveness to other musicians on stage, and a soulful improvisational style make Megan a sought-after element in many musical projects. Since completing a Master’s Degree in Ethnomusicology (with a concentration on the Middle East) from the University of London, she has performed around the world in cities as far-flung as Paris, London, Budapest, Copenhagen and Dubai, and has toured extensively throughout the US.
Max ZT – Hammered Dulcimer
Lauded as the “Jimi Hendrix of Hammered Dulcimer" by NPR, and a "Force of nature" by NY Music Daily, Max ZT is an innovator of the instrument. Taking his roots from classical Irish folk music, Max has transplanted his compositional techniques to both Senegal, where he studied the Mandinko technique with the Cissoko griot family, and to Mumbai, India, where he received a grant to study under the great santoor master Pandit Shivkumar Sharma. His fresh perspective and bold experimentalism have been the backbone to beautiful, complex, and genuine compositions, while his unorthodox playing style has been a pioneering force in revolutionizing dulcimer techniques.
Daniel Ori – Upright Bass
Daniel Ori is an Israeli born bassist and composer, and a prominent young voice in the New York contemporary jazz and world music scene. He has performed worldwide and has shared the stage with renown musicians. Ori is a scholarship recipient and graduate of the Berklee College of Music in Boston as well as a winner of the 2009 ASCAP Jazz Composers Award.
Rich Stein – Percussion
Rich Stein hails from Virginia Beach, VA and plays all kinds of percussion. He got his start at the age of 10, stating it was a typical instrumental style for a kid since he was always banging on pots and pans. Even at that early age Rich knew he wanted to rock for a living and began to take drum lessons. Rich played in school band and continued percussion throughout college in Boston. After Boston Rich felt it was a “natural progression…to move down [to NY] and do music professionally. Where else are you gonna go if you wanna play music?”
Uri Sharlin – Accordion
Uri Sharlin is a Brooklyn-based composer, accordionist pianist and arranger. Born in Israel, he moved to New York where he earned a BFA degree with honors in Music Performance from the City College of New York. Upon graduation Uri formed collaborations with prominent musicians such as Antony and the Johnsons, Natalie Merchant, Avi Avital and Frank London. Uri was also featured as a pianist and composer in the acclaimed HBO series Flight of the Conchords.
