35th Trishmas Concert: Kicking off the holiday season once again with a little blues ~ a little jazz ~ and of course ~ a few Trishmas Carols!
The Trishmas Concert video premieres HERE at 7pm/CST, Wednesday, December 16.
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Tricia, like all of our artists, lost most of her gigs this year. Please go to Tricia’s website triciaalexander.org to buy her CDs and books and join her Patreon page. You will also learn about Tricia’s Reiki & BodyTalk Sessions, 1st, 2nd, 3rd Degree Reiki Training / Attunements and Reiki Master Teacher Training.
Get a sneak preview of what’s to come . . .
Want a hint of what’s to come? Click HERE or on the CD cover for “We are the People” right now! Hear and see Tricia Alexander’s reflection in song and pictures on the people and events of this year and beyond.
Then please join us for a holiday treat – a Woodstock Wednesday like no other!
“We Are the People” is just a preview. Be sure to join us this week, December 16, 7pm for this all-new full-length virtual concert Tricia, Alpha, and Diana recorded for Woodstock Wednesdays.
Tricia, Alpha, and Diana are decking the halls with songs and laughter in this family-appropriate concert that features some seasonal favorites, some singing along and of course, Tricia’s fabulously funny Trishmas Carols (a continually growing collection of unique and humorous arrangements that celebrate the season). Joy-filled, uplifting and inspiring are just some of the words used to describe Tricia’s music and performance. Alpha Stewart Jr. (percussionist of wonder and light) is accompanying Tricia, and Diana Laffey, long time music pal, is featured with her incredible vocal harmonies.
More about these artists
Tricia Alexander was the recipient of the 2013 Woodstock Folk Festival’s Lifetime Achievement Award. She is a powerful vocalist, guitarist, percussionist, harmonica player and performance poet who moves between jazz, blues and folk, spoken word and music, original compositions and re-interpreted cover tunes – and she does it all with seamless grace. The Chicago Sun Times says she is “one of Chicago’s finest folk performers,” and Humanities Iowa calls her, “a modern day Aesop.”
Alpha Stewart, Jr. is the consummate percussionist, a shining star in the Chicago music scene for more than 30 years. Brimming with pure percussive joy, he is a master of rhythms, but even more amazing is his command of textures and synamics. Alpha’s sensitivity and ability to support and color the music without overshadowing it, is second to none.
Together, Tricia and Alpha move and flow like veteran dance partners, creating concerts that are vibrant, nourishing and entertaining.
Chicago’s beloved Diana Laffey adds her exquisite vocal harmonies and comedic gifts to the concert. Diana joyfully touches people of all ages! She is a teacher in the Wiggleworms Program at the Old Town School of Folk Music specializing in classes for children 12 to 24 months, mixed age, and preschoolers. Wiggleworms classes are now running online for you to experience the joy of family music making from the safety and comfort of your home. For more information go to https://www.oldtownschool.org/classes/kids/wiggleworms/.
Enjoy the special music!
Breaking News from WNUR, 89.3FM ~ Our Radio Partner
On Sunday, December 20, Radio Partner WNUR will be doing a holiday show that includes interviews with Tricia Alexander and Small Potatoes. Tune in to the show at 89.3FM or wnur.org from 10 a.m. to Noon/Central Time. Shows are later archived at folk.wnur.org. The December 13 show included interviews with Lee Murdock and Robinlee Garber. All of these artists have appeared or will be appearing on Woodstock Wednesdays.
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Tricia Alexander was the recipient of the 2013 Woodstock Folk Festival’s Lifetime Achievement Award. She is a powerful vocalist, guitarist, percussionist, harmonica player and performance poet who moves between jazz, blues and folk, spoken word and music, original compositions and re-interpreted cover tunes – and she does it all with seamless grace. The Chicago Sun Times says she is “one of Chicago’s finest folk performers,” and Humanities Iowa calls her, “a modern day Aesop.”
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