Strings Strings Strings!! At The Buttonwood Tree This Weekend
The Buttonwood Tree is excited to host two amazing string groups this weekend. High quality musicians, friendly atmosphere, two rooms and fun times make TBT a perfect "Date Night". Treat yourself and your special friends to dinner on Main Street and come to any weekend show from now through November - show your dinner receipt and you'll get one free beverage. All drinks are included with this special offer.
It’s no secret that Deni Bonet can rock a violin like nobody’s
business. Or that she writes memorable songs that make you want to
listen again and again and again. For years, Deni has been honing her
craft as a violinist, singer, songwriter and performer. She is, simply, a
musical total package. Her style ranges from pop to roots-rock to new
folk. See more on her website.
Anyone who’s heard her last few albums, especially the fiery, funny and fabulous Last Girl On Earth, and 2013’s It’s All Good, knows that Ms. Bonet brings something extra special to the table. With her latest album, Bright Shiny Objects, it extends to sheer, ultra-high voltage, genre-defying brilliance, with pure classical training and precision playing.
She has performed at some of the most prestigious festivals,
performing arts centers, summer concert series, colleges, clubs and
house concerts throughout the US and around the world, including a
recent sold-out concert at the legendary Carnegie Hall in New York City,
concerts on the Great Wall of China, at the United Nations and at the
White House for President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and the
First Lady. Yet is still happy to play a stripped-down show in a
coffeehouse.
Deni Bonet at Carnegie Hall
Bonet has hosted her own cable TV show, Duets With Deni, a
combination of music and chat featuring a series of all-star guests,
which was the subject of a rave Billboard feature. She has performed
highly-regarded showcases at CMJ and SXSW, and took her act on the road
with Lilith Fair. And she’s remained one of the most in-demand session
players and sidewomen around, adding her violin to albums by an
impressive variety of artists — from the introspective Sarah McLachlan
to techno-metal band Gravity Kills — and making TV appearances on The
Today Show, SNL and Late Night With Conan O’Brien.
With a singular sound The Wall Street Journal calls “Sheryl Crow meets The B-52s,”
it’s clear why Bonet traded her black recital duds for a pair of go-go
boots and an electric blue violin. Rather than ply her trade in an
orchestra, she’s found a way to fit her string skills into
ultra-hummable alternative pop, which the Journal noted is “catchy as any Top 40 radio song, but with occasional hints of adult depth.”
As she established herself as a solo act, Bonet impressed artists
like Patti Smith, Lisa Loeb, Gin Blossoms, Cracker, Midnight Oil, The
Saw Doctors, Fairport Convention, Marshall Crenshaw and Kansas, all of
whom have invited her to open their shows. She spent several years
touring the globe as the violinist in Cyndi Lauper’s band – now, how
much cooler can it get than that?
But as all good artists should do – and Deni Bonet is no exception –
the idea is to grow and show a scope, broader and more expansive than
the listener should expect. So it should be no surprise to anyone that
Deni has taken her talent as a musician and composer to an even higher
plane. One listen to Deni’s newest album, Bright Shiny Objects, and you’ll know this particular record takes on a completely different life and direction.
The Buttonwood Tree is located at 605 Main Street, with ample free parking behind It's Only Natural market after 6 pm and on weekends. Refreshments are available. Reserve seats/more info HERE.
Mattabesset String Collective is a 5-piece acoustic ensemble
playing an eclectic mix of bluegrass, blues, folk, mountain, country and
rock, all in a string band style. The band has played in various
configurations around central Connecticut for over ten years. Its
present lineup includes Barry Chernoff (guitar), Marc Eisner (mandolin),
Rebecca McCallum (fiddle), Gil Skillman (banjo, cuatro, and dobro) and
Kevin Wiliarty (bass).
They return once again to Buttonwood Saturday, September 29, bringing
with them a voiceless passion through their playing, good vibes, and a
whole lot of strings.
Reserve your ticket while you still can!
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