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Derek Lassiter Presents: Nick Hours: Poetic Chamber Pop
December 13, 2015 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
$10 – $15
In curatorial partnership with the Red Poppy Art House, Derek Lassiter presents Nick Hours. Backed by a skilled and dynamic group of musicians, Nick creates a distinctly rich chamber pop sound in his performances.
Nick Hours is an insightful and ambitious singer-songwriter based in Oakland, CA. Also an accomplished composer for the stage, Nick’s songwriting is mature, playful, and highly atmospheric. Combining poetic lyricism with inspired musicianship and a mixture of classical and jazz instrumentation, his heartfelt music hits deep with a rare sincerity.
Featuring:
Nick Rattray (Nick Hours) – vocals
Cristina de Leon – violin
Tim Silva – drums, vocals
Jary Niebur – guitar, vocals
Travis Kindred – bass
About Derek Lassiter:
Lassiter, a mainstay on the San Francisco arts scene, has received accolades for both his recordings and live performances featuring Bay Area notables such as pianist/composer Tammy Hall, producer/percussionist PC Muñoz, and composer/pianist Art Khu. Lassiter is profiled in Julian C. R. Okwu’s book, Face Forward: Young African American Men in a Critical Age.
“At turns bright and others sinister, the music Nick makes is beautiful. He’s at the center of a maelstrom of musicians, and you should hear what he has created with them!”
– Oaktown Indie Mayhem
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Watch the official video for Mission of Dancing here.
PC: Nick Hours
Admission: $10-15. Doors at 7:00pm. Show at 7:30pm. All ages welcome.
Tickets will not be sold in advance for this event. Please arrive at the Red Poppy when doors open to purchase tickets. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.
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