Tom Rigney and Flambeau - OUTDOORS

1984 Bonita Avenue,Berkeley CA 94704

31 May, 2021

Description

Tom Rigney is one of the premier Roots Music fiddle players on the planet. Tom Rigney is one of the premier Roots Music fiddle players on the planet. His band - Tom Rigney and Flambeau - ­specializes in blazing Cajun two-steps, low-down Blues, funky New Orleans grooves, Boogie Woogie piano, and heartbreakingly beautiful ballads and waltzes. Much of the repertoire is composed by Rigney, but they mix in a few classics from the Cajun/New Orleans songbook. Along the way you may pick up a trace of Rigney's Irish roots, or echoes of Eastern Europe - it just makes the musical gumbo that much tastier. Flambeau showcases Rigney's fiery, virtuoso fiddling, his charismatic stage presence, and his range and originality as a composer. He and Flambeau have forged a unique sound that blends American Roots styles into something original and HOT - mixing irresistible grooves with deep musicality and spectacular soloing. Rigney's high-energy showmanship pulls the audience into his performances and makes them feel they are a part of the music and the show. READ WHAT THE CRITICS ARE SAYING: "The surprise of the festival came from Tom Rigney and Flambeau. THEY SET FIRE TO THE TENT! Clint Eastwood's twin paid us a visit, and he plays the violin. God, he has an incredible amount of energy! Tom and his band's performance was THE revelation of the festival. Even the headliner's performance could not eclipse the incredible punch of Tom Rigney and Flambeau." - Jean-Pierre Lhoir, MUSIC IN BELGIUM "Never less than spellbinding. The eclectic and sizzling music runs the gamut from gritty zydeco and funky blues to New Orleans jazz. The style of playing is consistent, yet varied and extremely melodic; it's also passionate and, above all, infectious. It's hard to know whether to be more impressed by Rigney's playing, his compositions, or the back-up support he gets." - Paul E. Comeau, DIRTY LINEN "Tom Rigney plays the violin and MAN can he play! He is one of the cleanest, smoothest fiddle players I've ever heard. The band is made up of talented artists who are themselves impressive. These guys are good, fiery, talented, and hot. The originals here have the feel of classics." - THE CRITICAL REVIEW "Tom Rigney is a world class fiddler - he wields a fiery bow with power, precision and exquisite taste." - Jim Beal, Jr., SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS A SPECIAL NOTE FROM THE BACK ROOM Thank you for your interest in this show. It is part of our outdoor concert series, which is very different in atmosphere and logistics from our indoor shows. We did this in October, so we have a bit of experience at this point. Although our collective COVID restrictions are coming closer and closer to an end, and more and more vaccinated folks are now able to relax with each other mask-free, we cannot yet treat our public spaces in that way - not even outdoors - and we therefore want to be elaborately and redundantly safe in our procedures. So, masks will be required (except for singers on stage) and seats will be properly distanced. Audience members are welcome to un-distance the seats of those with whom you would otherwise be mask-less with - but you must keep your masks on. The seats will be standard folding chairs - no comfy couches this time, but they will be comfortably shaded. Only 60 tickets will be sold, and we expect all or most of them to be bought in advance. (Reimbursement for cancellation is guaranteed with 24-hour notice, and rain may cause a cancellation from our end). Please keep in mind that late afternoons can be chillier than expected, even on a warm spring day, especially when sitting still, so bring an extra layer! Cups of water will be available, but it might be a good idea to bring your own drinks/snacks. THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING LIVE MUSIC! Tickets are $20. Children under 12 are free. We strongly encourage you to purchase your tickets in advance, which are available at the link below, or you may pay at the door the day of the show. Doors open one half hour before show time. We accept cash only at the door (ATMs are nearby). The Back Room is an all-ages, BYOB (for those 21+) space, dedicated to (mostly) acoustic music of all kinds. You are welcome to bring your own adult beverage with no additional corkage fee. If you need more information or have any questions, please call us: #510-381-1997. Thank you for your support!