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On Her Own, and Enjoying New Beginnings Tracy Grammer performs original music from her solo album at GIG

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“Low Tide,” Tracy Grammer’s 11th album and the first one to contain her original songs, is a milestone for this veteran folksinger.

“It feels like a new beginning for me,” explains Grammer, who sings tunes from this 2018 release at GIG Performance Space on October 27. “I’m telling my story. It’s really personal, but I believe that the personal is also universal.”

Grammer had been part of a successful duo with singer/songwriter Dave Carter until his death from a heart attack in 2002 during the duo’s tour with Joan Baez. [Read More…]

Musical Surprises Serenata of Santa Fe presents an eclectic group of works

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Serenata of Santa Fe’s artistic director Pamela Epple refers to the ensemble’s program “Worlds Apart” as “a creative mashup.”

“We’re playing a variety of pieces, and I really like the variety,” Epple adds. “What I’ve found is that our audience also likes these kinds of programs and finds them surprising.”

Epple (oboe), Ruxandra Marquardt (violin), Alice Norris (viola), Sally Guenther (cello), Debra Ayers (piano) and Gail Springer (soprano)  present works by 20th and 21st century composers Bohuslav Martinu, Joan Tower, Germaine Tailleferre, Kevin Puts and Ron Strauss at 3 p.m. on October 21 at First Presbyterian Church. [Read More…]

Classical Latin Music, Front and Center Flutist Nestor Torres is featured in two Santa Fe Symphony performances

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The talents of award-winning flutist Nestor Torres and composer/violinist/pianist Mariano Morales are showcased during Santa Fe Symphony performances on October 14 and 18.

“Música Hispana,” which is presented on Oct. 14 at the Lensic Performing Arts Center, features works by four composers including Morales, a Puerto Rican musician who earned a doctoral degree in music composition from Indiana University.

Morales has asked Torres to play the flute part in the New Mexico premiere of his work “Concerto for Flute and Orchestra.” [Read More…]

In the Studio With…Lexy Pettis Meet this Albuquerque singer/songwriter who's starting to play in Santa Fe

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Singer/songwriter Lexy Pettis may be a new voice on the Santa Fe music scene, but residents of Albuquerque have been hearing her heartfelt tunes at venues throughout the city since spring.

“Last March, I opened for my brother’s band at Duel Brewing ABQ and did four songs,” explains Pettis, who plays guitar and harmonica.

“I was really well-received by the audience. I know this is the right time for me to go out on my own and be a full-time musician. I want to be a one-woman band and the female Bob Dylan of my generation.” [Read More…]

Musical Friendships Cris Williamson, Barbara Higbie and Teresa Trull showcase their individual and collective musical talents

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“Cris Williamson, Barbara Higbie, Teresa Trull: The Reunion Tour,” which takes place on September 29 at the James A. Little Theater, brings together three long-term friends who love playing music together.

“What this concert is all about is three people with a deep friendship singing folk, R&B and bluegrass tunes powerfully,” says Williamson, who has been in the forefront of the women’s music movement since 1975 when she released her pivotal album “The Changer and the Changed.”

“We sing solo and do lots of duets and trios during the performance. This is our second year of touring together. It’s really fun for us. We amuse each other so much.” [Read More…]