Jazz and Blues Benefit Concert

The First Church in Belmont–Unitarian Universalist is hosting a Benefit Concert for The Barton Center For Diabetes Research, specifically, education, support and summer camp for girls and young women with diabetes, on Friday, February 11, at 7:30 p.m. (open microphone sign-up by 7 p.m.) The acoustical jazz and blue acts are:

Outrageous Fortune is a Boston-based acoustic early jazz and blues trio. Their repertoire features early jazz (Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong); blues and jug band music (Robert Johnson and the Memphis Jug Band); and a dollop of folk music (Old-time Appalachian, Guthrie, and Dylan).

The trio is Chris Welles on guitar; Rod Thomas on harmonicas; and Dan Dick on jug, washboard, upright bass, banjo, flutes, and kitchen utensils. Audiences are wowed by their instrumental virtuosity, and are delighted by their smooth three-part vocal harmonies, their strong groove, and the abundant joy that infuses every performance. Outrageous Fortune has been bringing smiles to New England audiences since 1998 at coffeehouses, festivals, clubs, public libraries, and private events.

http://www.outrageousfortune.org/

An eclectic and upbeat acoustic trio made up of Seth Asser and Ray Dunn, two very well-seasoned guitar and Bass players, and Meghan Larson, a vocalist, who started singing for fun when she was a little girl. We’re loving life and always working on a new tune! Our material is primarily cover songs, with a funky stray original thrown in here and there. Keep on playing!

http://www.myspace.com/slimchanceacoustic

Coffee and refreshments will be served.