Sam Amidon, Eli Wills @ WOODLAWN HALL (Greenlake) - 7:00 show

7400 Woodlawn Avenue Northeast,Seattle WA 98115

16 April, 2022

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Sam Amidon (Nonesuch Records), Eli Wills @ WOODLAWN HALL Greenlake - 7:00 show --------------------------------------------------- See Updated Public Health Safety Info at the bottom of this page under Abbey Arts Presents Thanks for helping keep our community safe! --------------------------------------------------- SAM AMIDON: www.highroadtouring.com/artists/sam-amidonThe Following Mountain, Sam Amidon’s sixth album overall and his third for Nonesuch Records, is his first album of original songs. A deeply personal synthesis of folk-based song form and experimental improvisation, it “feels like a liberation” (Uncut) and “provides constant, jolting surprises” (The Guardian). But in his decade-long career as a recording and touring musician, the singer and multi-instrumentalist (banjo, guitar, fiddle) has always managed to create work that’s utterly original, even when, as on previous discs, he was digging through the sounds and stories of traditional American music. The Following Mountain features appearances by musicians such as Shahzad Ismaily, master percussionists Milford Graves and Juma Sultan, and psychedelic jazz musician Sam Gendel. Prior to The Following Mountain, Amidon released five solo albums on the Bedroom Community and Nonesuch labels. Amidon’s material for these albums consists primarily of reworkings of traditional American ballads, hymns and work songs, with the New York Times writing that Amidon “transforms all of the songs, changing their colors and loading them with trapdoors.” The albums have been deeply collaborative in nature, inviting contributions from musicians such as composer Nico Muhly, guitarist Bill Frisell, producer Thomas Bartlett, and improviser Shahzad Ismaily among others. Amidon has also recorded or performed as a guest artist with groups such as Kronos Quartet, Jason Moran, Bon Iver, Tune-Yards, and Amidon’s wife, the singer-songwriter Beth Orton. Eli Wills: eliwills.bandcamp.comEli Wills hopes their music has you feeling like you're drinking your favorite tea on a bed of moss in the Old Growth forest of Washington State on a sunny day. Influenced mainly by metamorphosis; they are very excited to be sharing their feelings, thoughts and memories in the form of song. Please feel free to sing along! @ the new Woodlawn Hall 7400 Woodlawn Ave NE (Greenlake, Seattle) 6:30p doors, 7:00p showAll ages, seated ABBEY ARTS EVENT INFO:Check tickets for show time7400 Woodlawn Hall is ADA accessible.We have a mix of nicely padded chairs available for guestsSeating is not reserved unless noted.Please refrain from talking during songsPlease limit photos during the show so as to not distract other attendees from the experience.We are an all ages venue. Kids 10 & under are free at Abbey Arts concerts & arts events unless noted.Entering the venue indicates agreement to adhere to the Abbey Respect Policy. All are welcome.ABBEY ARTS, SEATTLE | NONPROFIT 501C3, NON-RELIGIOUS, EST. 2005Presenting welcoming music, arts & cultural experiences for people of all ages & incomes. Venue rental info & more: http://www.fremontabbey.org/rentConcert & events calendar: http://www.abbeypresents.org Arts Connect provides free tickets for nonprofit workers, low income families, and veterans. www.fremontabbey.org/artsconnect/Volunteer opportunities are available for most shows (include free entry) www.fremontabbey.org/volunteerHome Venue: Fremont Abbey, 4272 Fremont Ave North, Seattle, WA 98103 / 206-414-8325 Note: All ticket sales are final unless noted. Lineup and performers are subject to change, no refunds for change of support acts.