Marathon Library Branch Performance Series
- Monroe County Public Library
- 2 days ago
- 3 min read
Join us at the Library (3490 Overseas Highway, turn onto 35th Gulfside) for this series of free performances.
Music: Sean Gaskell
Monday, January 12, 4 pm
Sean Gaskell features songs on the kora- a 21 stringed West African harp. He studied under the instruction of Moriba Kuyateh and the late Malamini Jobarteh at their home in Brikama, Gambia, over three extensive visits between 2008-2018. In 2023, he made his first visit to Senegal to study with Youssoupha Cissokho and his son Mamadou Cissokho in the town of Saly.
Music: Hungrytown
Friday, January 23, 2 pm
Rebecca Hall and Ken Anderson, through their years of worldwide touring and tireless devotion to many classic genres of music, have crafted Hungrytown into a true artistic hybrid. Lyricist Rebecca Hall is credited with compositions “that sound as timeless as any traditional songs” (Northern Sky, UK) while producer/multi-instrumentalist/husband Ken Anderson is lauded for his “remarkable affinity for instrumental embellishment” (No Depression) and for crafting Hungrytown’s “gorgeous vocal harmonies” (Folk and Roots, UK).
Music: Veronneau
Thursday, February 5, 2 pm
Award-winning Washington DC-based Veronneau defy categorization. At the core, the husband-and-wife duo — Quebecoise vocalist Lynn Veronneau and UK guitarist Ken Avis — translate the themes of their musical journeys into captivating multilingual performances with spirited, jazzy, retro, soulful original songs and classics from the worlds of bossa nova, French chanson, folk, blues and pop.
Veronneau delights through Lynn’s spectacular voice, her heartfelt and artful delivery of the lyrics and through Ken’s brilliant and vibrant playfulness on the guitar. They play off one another, carefully choosing songs for their powerful melodies and imagery. They have built a devoted following through constant tours and recordings.
Swashbuckling Swords: Jerry Berg
Thursday, February 12, 11 am
Join Swordsmanship Museum and Academy historian Jerry Berg as he takes us back to a time of swords and scallywags, swashbucklers and scoundrels, back to the Golden Age of Piracy! These years of pirate history can be just as complicated as the men who took up the cutlass and terrorized the sea, and so Jerry will use the ever-changing use of the sword as a lens to better understand this era with clarity. From the wild hunting cutlass to the aristocrat's smallsword, and everything in between, Jerry will not only show off some original swords from the collection of the Swordsmanship Museum and Academy, but will also explain how they were used; demonstrating specific swordsmanship techniques from the Age of Pirates!
Music: Peter Fletcher
Friday, February 13, 10 am
With a rich history of performances spanning prestigious venues across the United States, classical guitarist Peter Fletcher’s captivating music resonates with audiences worldwide. Peter Fletcher’s emotionally charged interpretations breathe life into every note, showcasing his ability to convey profound emotions and subtle nuances, creating a deeply resonant and personal musical experience.
Gladius
Thursday, February 26, 10 am
Raised in Atlanta, Georgia, pupiled by Andrés Segovia’s protégé, and driven to obsession by Eddie Van Halen—Gladius is an award-winning composer and “accomplished classical/flamenco style guitarist” who soulfully “shreds on the electric” (Phil Keaggy), sharing the bill with Grammy winners and mesmerizing audiences nationwide with his electrifying live act since 2016.
Author Talk: Kate Gingold
Friday, February 27, 2 pm
Award-winning author Kate Gingold writes to share her love for history with readers of all ages who would rather not open a big old dusty history book. Agatha Christie's twentieth century England is the era Kate is currently exploring. Her earliest books bring to life stories of the prairie settler, rich with details describing every day existence in nineteenth century America.
Music: The Kennedys
Thursday, March 5, 2 pm
The Kennedys are an American folk-rock band, consisting of husband and wife Pete and Maura Kennedy. They are recognized for their harmonies and instrumental prowess, blending elements of country music, bluegrass, Western swing and jangle pop.
All performances are free and open to the public. You do not need a Monroe County Public Library card to attend. Questions? Contact us here or give us a call at 305-743-5156.
