On October 22 we are privileged to host the remarkable duet, HINTERLANDS an accordion and violin duo that combines songcraft with improvisation. Between new music and folk trance, the performances of violinist Ben Russell and accordionist Matt Schreiber conjure a musical world where boundaries blur and new resonance is born. Russell’s Drone-heavy violin stylings call upon western classical, North Indian and Appalachian influences, and intermix with Schreiber's virtuosic Balkan accordion bursts.
Coupled with the raw intensity of shape-note singing in their original vocals the two virtuosos evoke wild mountainous and oceanic soundscapes in varied time signatures and bold improvisations.
HINTERLANDS are known for how well they listen to each other - and how they conjure such focused listening out of their audiences. Both inviting and explosive, Hinterlands transports audiences through a prism of color, light, and sound.
We are offering a discount on overnight accommodations on Sunday night for concert ticket holders. Just call us to book a room with the discount. Please use promo code "HINTERLANDS” when booking a room.
Sunday, October 22nd, 2023
DINNER RESERVATIONS AT THE STAGECOACH TAVERN
Doors open at 7pm, event begins at 8pm
In the Pine Grove Porch at Race Brook Lodge
864 South Undermountain road ( AKA Rt 41 ) Sheffield, MATicket Price: $10
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ARTIST BIO
Between new music and folk trance, the performances of violinist Ben Russell and accordionist Matt Schreiber conjure a musical world where boundaries blur and new resonance is born. Russell’s Drone-heavy violin stylings call upon western classical, North Indian and Appalachian influences, and intermix with Schreiber's virtuosic Balkan accordion bursts.
Coupled with the raw intensity of shape-note singing in their original vocals the two virtuosos evoke wild mountainous and oceanic soundscapes in varied time signatures and bold improvisations.
HINTERLANDS are known for how well they listen to each other - and how they conjure such focused listening out of their audiences. Both inviting and explosive, Hinterlands transports audiences through a prism of color, light, and sound.
Both celebrated artists in their own right, Russell has toured and recorded with Sufjan Stevens, Arcade Fire, the National, and more, while Matt, currently pursuing a PhD in ethnomusicology at CUNY, is an award-winning Balkan-style accordionist with roots in New Orleans and cabaret. Both celebrated artists in their own right, Ben has toured and recorded with Sufjan Stevens, Arcade Fire, The National, Blonde Redhead, Max Richter, Jóhann Jóhannsson, while Matt, currently pursuing a PhD in ethnomusicology at CUNY, is an award winning Eastern European style accordionist with roots in New Orleans and cabaret.
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!
