Wednesday, July 7th, 2010 | |
| Time: | 11:00 PM - 4:00 AM |
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| "Forro In The Dark" plays the music of Luiz Gonzaga, the King Of Baião, a style of Northeastern Brazilian dance music that is built around a trio of accordion, triangle and zabumba (a small bass drum that sounds huge). The relentless driving rhythms of the accordion, much like Zydeco, combine together with beautiful and distinctly Brazilian melodies. Often humorous, these are songs about life in the rugged, dry and unforgiving landscape of northern Brazil. This is party music for hard working people who would gather together at night for a "forro", where they could drink and dance and forget their troubles. "Forro In The Dark" is Rob Curto on accordion, Mauro Refosco on zabumba, Jorginho Amorim on triangle, Sergio Brandão on bass and cavaquino, Smokey Hormel on guitar. Individually, they have played with Beck, David Byrne, Johnny Cash, Rosemary Clooney, and Bebel Giberto. As a group, they bring a contagious sense of joy to the room whenever they play these great Gonzaga songs, inspiring people of all races and ages to dance away their blues. Between sets, DJ Greg Caz spins tracks. Party happens MOST Wednesdays--call or e-mail to confirm. Or join their mailing list: www.nublu.net. | |