uncleshake is an acoustic eclectic trio that make themselves happy by playing a style of music they like to call Vaudeville Grunge. Although they refer to their music as non-traditional, their sound is rooted in early century ragtime and the jazz and blues coming out of the era.  Some of their favorite influences include the marvelous Mr. Tom Waits, the uncanny Devil Makes Three and the almighty Squirrel Nut Zippers.  They have released two collections so far and are busy working on a third. In the six years they have been playing, uncleshake has had a varied line up.  Several…

In a special pre-concert appearance in Stamford, the Roxbury Arts Group partners with Tops Market to present Chinobay for a free pop-up concert in the bread aisle this Friday, September 9 at 5:30 pm! Chinobay is a Ugandan musician, educator and creative arts producer whose work has been described as “some of the most exquisite music coming out of Africa today.” The next evening, Saturday, September 10, Chinobay will perform an exquisite evening of pan-African music with his Afro-Acoustic Trio at the Roxbury Arts Center, 7:30pm. Tickets are available through the Chinobay & The Afro-Acoustic Trio event tab on this…

Chinobay is a Ugandan musician, educator and creative arts producer whose work has been described as “some of the most exquisite music coming out of Africa today.” Since his youth, he has captivated audiences with world-roots rhythms and melodies that emanate from the diversity of the many traditional instruments he customized to develop his unique sound.  The diverse textures of Chinobay’s music make it soothing, pulsing, meditative, invigorating, and intimate—much of it a mix of original and traditional with global influences—but the sounds are uniquely his. Now as a songwriter, Chinobay’s original work brings people’s stories to life to show…

Duo Kayo packs a punch with cellist Titilayo Ayangade and violist Edwin Kaplan.  With over 15 years of combined professional experience as members of the Thalea and Tesla String Quartets, this new and unusual ensemble is here to make a statement. Passionate about commissioning new works as well as championing the unsung heroes of the classical repertoire, the duo regularly hosts private live streams and performs live across the Northeast corridor.  Praised for their vibrancy and joyful musical expression, Duo Kayo is a modern ensemble here to be a vehicle for new music and new ways of thinking about music. …

Join the fun for the 29th anniversary of FIDDLERS! When fall is in the air and summer green is changing to red and gold, enjoy the rhythms, rhymes and traditional down home strains of three award-winning fiddlin’ bands.  This year’s lineup of performers exemplify young professional musicians who champion the subtle historic traditions of Celtic, bluegrass and country and sometimes add a contemporary twist to their styles: Corner House Band, originating in Boston, Nashville-based George Jackson accompanied by Rachel Baiman, and Julian Pinelli, rooted in southern Appalachian music, performing with Ethan Setiawan and Dan Klingsberg.  The evening comes to a…

Treehouse Shakers return to Roxbury with Hatched, a performance created for the child in us all.  Treehouse Shakers was named for the wonders of nature, the power of imagination and the excitement of performance art.  The treehouse, like the theater, is a sacred space where imagination is the most potent currency and stories are the roots of the world.  Written and directed by Mara McEwin, Hatched depicts the original performance of a newborn chick emerging from her shell at sunrise to a strange and busy world.  Created for the youngest of audience members --0-6 -- as an introduction into the…

2023 Delaware County Arts Grants Awards Reception Thursday, April 20, 2023 Roxbury Arts Center 5025 Vega Mountain Road, Roxbury, NY   The Roxbury Arts Group congratulates the 2023 Delaware County Arts Grants awardees. The Delaware County Arts Grant program, administered by the Roxbury Arts Group, provides funding to support arts projects and programs that will take place throughout Delaware County in 2023. An Awards Reception celebrating awardees will be held at the Roxbury Arts Center, 5025 Vega Mountain Road in Roxbury, on Thursday, April 20 at 4pm. Featured awardees will highlight their projects with performances, videos, displays, and interactive activities.…