May
07
Sun May 7th, 2017
7:00PM
Main Space
Minimum Age: All Ages
Doors Open: 6:00PM
Show Time: 7:00PM
Event Ticket: $15 / $20
Day of Show: $20 / $25
free for members
Table Seating: $15 advance, $20 day of show
Standing Room: $20 advance, $25 day of show
ZARIA – Where The Earth Ends and Music Begins
Internationally known for his unique ability to blend different genres and styles, cellist, composer and vocalist Ian Maksin is taking his concept to yet a new orbit with the release of his album “Zaria”. The album is an ultimately eclectic mix of traditional music from different corners of the world from Persia to Macedonia and from Armenia to Belarus, both instrumental and vocal (Maksin is singing in six languages on the album), also his own versions of Jacques Brel’s iconic “Amsterdam” and Bill Wither’s classic “Ain’t No Sunshine”. Also the album features several of Maksin’s new original instrumental compositions infused with Balkan rhythms, flamenco arabe, pagan Slavic chants, Mississippi blues and Argentine milonga. Minimalistically orchestrated with percussion, acoustic bass and occasional cameos by the middle Eastern string instrument oud, the album’s sound is blended together by the cello as a leading common element throughout.
Ticketing Policy
TABLE SEATING POLICY
Table seating for all seated shows is reserved exclusively for ticket holders who purchase “Table Seating” tickets. By purchasing a “Table Seating” ticket you agree to also purchase a minimum of two food and/or beverage items per person. Table seating is first come, first seated. Please arrive early for the best choice of available seats. Seating begins when doors open. Tables are communal so you may be seated with other patrons. We do not take table reservations.
A standing room area is available by the bar for all guests who purchase “Standing Room” tickets. Food and beverage can be purchased at the bar but there is no minimum purchase required in this area.
All tickets sales are final. No refund or credits.
Ian Maksin, Cello
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Breaking boundaries both musically and geographicallly, cellist, composer and multilingual vocalist Ian Maksin has created and developed his own unique genre by blending elements of different styles in a new way using his cello as the main unifying force. He sings in nearly 20 languages: Russian, Ukrainian, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Yiddish, Ladino (language of the Sephardic Jews of Spain), Turkish, Kurdish, Armenian, Arabic, Latvian, Lithuanian, Belarusian, and Macedonian. Ian is equally brilliant in every genre in its pure form, from classical to jazz and blues, and Latin to Balkan and Middle Eastern music. His passionate interpretations and soulful sound have generated a contagious universal and ever-growing appeal to diverse audiences across the world.
Born in St. Petersburg, Russia into a multicultural family, Ian Maksin began playing cello at age six at the Special School for Gifted Children at the Leningrad Conservatory. He later continued his education at the Manhattan School of Music in New York City, where he moved at age seventeen on his own. After many years working with several prestigious symphony orchestras and chamber ensembles in the classical realm, Ian chose a new musical path, exploring his own personal artistic voice by fusing styles from music of all sorts of genres that he listened to as a kid. Ian acquired blues and rock guitar skills along with learning the cello, which allowed him to expand the capabilities of cello in a completely new and unique direction.
According to Ian himself, “at some point I realized that music was much more than just a compilation of sounds for mere entertainment of both musician and listener, but something much bigger – a force capable of healing, inspiration, unity and reconciliation among people on a global scale. I believe cello can save the world.”