The Marion Art Center (the MAC) is pleased to announce three upcoming music events in November. Tickets can be purchased online at marionartcenter.org/events.
Jazz Jam @ the MAC returns to the Marion Art Center stage on Friday, November 3 from 7:00-9:30 pm (tickets are $20 for MAC members, $25 for nonmembers; participating musicians attend for free.) Be part of the long tradition of the jazz jam session complete with participation from community musicians. Our house band – Matt Richard on piano, Dave Zinno on bass and Gary Johnson on drums – will support the improvisers as they interpret many “jazz standards” in various style formats. Learn about the inner workings of a jam session as trombonist Phil Sanborn leads a question-and-answer session and explains how the songs are structured and how the “road map” for each selection helps the improvisers. Join us to listen in, or if you’re a musician, sign up to join us on stage. Guests may bring their own refreshments to enjoy during the show. Musicians who would like to play should email info@marionartcenter.org with “Jazz Jam” in the subject line.
Putnam Murdock & Friends return to the MAC stage on Saturday, November 4 at 7:30 pm, with musician Merrick Brannigan as the opening act. Along with Colin Bradley on pedal steel, Kyle Spark on bass, and Mark Purrington on drums, Murdock’s tunes are realized in a new way. There is a sensitivity and touch where the players listen and create in the moment to create a solid sonic foundation but one that is malleable and patient. These players do not rely on their rehearsals to create repetition but to create the trust it takes to approach every song like it is brand new every time they perform. Merrick Brannigan is a 15-year-old singer/songwriter with a passion for all things music. He is an accomplished guitarist, pianist, and vocalist. A former Nantucket resident, his music career began when he won Nantucket’s Got Talent in 2019.
Don’t miss the third and final Unplugged in the MAC Gallery event of the season with pianist Matt Richard and bassist Dave Zinno on Friday, November 17 starting at 7:00 pm, with a second seating scheduled at 8:15 pm. The cost is $12 for MAC members and $15 for nonmembers. There will be two separate performances during the night, and each set will last about 45 minutes. Find a spot at a cabaret table to listen to a mix of jazz standards and original compositions by both artists. Guests will enjoy a refreshing setting in our upstairs gallery at this “unplugged” performance featuring mainly acoustic sound, without the volume and density often experienced during larger concerts in the MAC Theater. Guests may bring their own beverages and snacks to enjoy in this intimate setting. Tickets are limited and advanced registration is strongly recommended.
View all concerts and register online at marionartcenter.org/events.