Urban Myth is a multi-member ensemble of versatile and innovative performers from New England whose repertoire mixes African/Middle Eastern rhythms, Early Music, Balkan and Celtic folk traditions, jazz, and other World music influences in a unique blend. Urban Myth's arrangements feature woodwinds ancient and modern, fiddles, harps, guitars, keyboards, accordion, vocals, and a full array of percussion instruments. With a distinctive earthy sensibility and a dash of hedonism, Urban Myth takes its audience on a spiritual journey that uplifts and opens the heart.

AUDIO RELEASE.....

Urban Myth Ex Urbe $15.00 (+ $3.00 shipping and handling) Urban Myth's first compact disc release, this full length recording includes tunes ancient and modern, dance pieces and folk ballads. Contact compact disc orders.

PERFORMANCE CALENDAR.....

Saturday, 7 May 2011 Cambridge, MA

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES.....

at The Lily-Pad Saturday, 7 May 2011 The Lily-Pad Cambridge, MA Ginger Ibex, Urban Myth, and the Rollo Tomasi Quartet 10pm: Ginger Ibex facebook.com/gingeribex One of Sharon Crumrine's earliest influences was Beethoven, whose music alternately rocks the world or moves listeners to tears with its dark lyrical beauty. She was also deeply affected by the Romantic Classical composers (Schubert, Rachmaninoff), Impressionistic composers, Middle Eastern modes, Tango and contemporary Rock. Betty Widerski's radically eclectic background (Classical gone Irish Punk/Rock/Improv) and endless creative & technical ability on a wild variety of stringed instruments, plus some percussion added to the mix, give Ginger Ibex a powerful yet lyrical sound. 11pm: Urban Myth Electro-Balkan set! Join Urban Myth members Cathy Reuben (flute and recorders), Deb Lempke (drums) and Mel Fitzhugh (electric guitar) on a boisterous, rockin' romp featuring fantastic tunes from Macedonia and Bulgaria. Odd times (7/8, 13/8, 25/16) are good times! 12 midnight: Rollo Tomasi Quartet facebook.com/rtquartet RTQ has been performing in the greater Boston area since May of 2002. Their slogan, "Jazz Straight Up. Funk Chaser." is truly an apt description for this dynamic foursome. Mixing vibrant original compositions with innovative arrangements of timeless standards, this group pleases audiences of all ages and bridges the gap between jazz and funk. Members of RTQ have played in many Boston-area venues including the Regattabar, Upstairs on the Square, Gargoyles, The Beehive, Vinalia, The Good Life, the Oak Bar, the State Room, Stellina, Tryst, the Four Seasons, Wonderbar, and the Cantab Lounge. Saturday, 7 May at 10:00 pm Suggested Donation: $10 The Lily-Pad, Inman Square 1353 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts

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