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Music tonight at the Tea House

There is Celtic music tonight at the 1923 Tea House at 1923 Ashby Avenue starting at 8.30.

This is from Kris:

Please join me and my Australian friend David Hyams for an evening of celtic and celtic inspried music. We are performing at the 1923 Tea House at 1923 Ashby Avenue (directly across from Berkeley BART) on Friday May 30. Doors at 8, show at 8:30. $10 donation at the door helps us to pay the house fee for using the space and supports the work of the Epic Arts Foundation. Jam session afterwards. Bring a friend (or two or three!!!!), bring an instrument.

WHO ARE WE??
David Hyams is a producer, composer, singer, and multi-instrumentalist from Fremantle in Western Australia. He plays acoustic and electric guitars, bass, mandolin, bouzouki, harmonica, and dobro in various musical styles. This concert will feature his beautiful finger-style guitar playing.

David has a long history in the Australian Music scene where he has fronted several bands including Rhode Island Red and the Appliances. His recent recording "MILES TO GO" has been pleasing celtic music fans with it¹s fresh approach to this traditional style of acoustic music.

Joining him on flute, vocals, and percussion will be local musician Kristan Willits. She has led sessions in the bay area for the past several years and heads a musical fusion project known as Mashuq. She is known for her emotive and inventive renditions of traditional celtic songs, and for lovely original tunes. She has recently returned from a tour to Australia where she performed with pianist Jo Cresswell.