Slavic Soul Party is Back!!

June 1st 2021
Rita Davidson Barnea, Editor Accordion USA News
Slavic Soul

Slavic Soul Party is back with live performances beginning June 1, 2021. Slavic Soul Party is an American Balkan brass/jazz band. The band borrows from dixieland, funk, klezmer, and Roma music. The band has performed on stages usually known for rock bands, opening for such acts as Arcade Fire and Dresden Dolls.They have also performed at music festivals which highlight their international flavors.

SSP! members include:
Peter Stan, Accordion
John Carlson, Trumpet
Darren Johnston, Trumpet
Peter Hess, Saxophone
Adan Dotson, Trombone
Tim Vaughn, Trombone
Kenny Bentley, Tuba
Chris Stromquist, Percussion
Matt Moran, Tapan

Slavic Soul Party 2021 performances include:
Tuesday June 1st, SSP returns to Barbes on the 18th anniversary of their weekly residency there. Tuesdays at Barbès, forever! For the first month they will be presenting small groups with members of SSP! to allow for a period of adjustment as Barbès reopens “fully” in accordance with local guidelines.

Friday, June 11th, SSP greets the people of New York City with the full band at Wild Birds in Brooklyn. They are thrilled that Wild Birds has reached out and asked them to energize their community, hoping you will come and dedicate your evening to rejoicing with them.

Saturday, June 26th, SSP continues their partnership with Carnegie Hall by presenting a free 7pm concert at the DUMBO archway as part of their Carnegie Hall Citywide series, bringing music to NYC neighborhoods free of charge. SSP has worked with Carnegie Hall for over a decade.

SSP shares, “This past winter, we created music with Balkan masters Ekrem Mamutovic and Nizo Alimov, and put out videos of that work, work which still continues and helps us grow. You will hear it! Next year we’ll travel to the Balkans to deepen those connections with the support of the Trust for Mutual Understanding, yet another multi-decade partner in New York whose support has helped make SSP! the band it is.

For further information: info@slavicsoulparty.com