Rani Arbo & daisy mayhem will make a return appearance for the Folk Music Society of Huntington’s monthly First Saturday Concerts’ series on Feb. 2 at 8:30 p.m.
An Americana roots, rhythm and harmony quartet, Rani Arbo & daisy mayhem have toured North America for 18 years, visiting coffeehouses and performing at arts festivals, including the Newport Folk Festival and the California World Music Festival.
The New England-based band brings fiddle, guitar, bass and junk percussion to 100 years of American music that ranges from Appalachian ballads and Georgia Sea Islands tunes to Springsteen covers, songs by contemporary writers, and incisive originals.
The group’s sound is “tight, with stylish, unexpected choices” (Acoustic Guitar), a mix of New Orleans grooves, old-time gospel harmonies, bluesy swing fiddle, and fiery electric and acoustic guitar. All four band members sing lead, with Arbo’s alto at the helm.
Rani Arbo & daisy mayhem have released seven CDs on Signature Sounds. Wintersong (2016) is their most recent release.
“Rani Arbo & daisy mayhem dig deep into their collective souls, finding joy in the moment, peace in the harmonies, and rapture in the rhythmic drive,” said The Hartford Courant.
The concert will take place at the Congregational Church of Huntington, 30 Washington Drive, off Route 25A, in Centerport. The performance will be preceded by an open mic at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets, priced at $30 ($25 for FMSH members), may be purchased in advance online at fmsh.org using a credit card or at the door (cash and checks only). For more information on the featured artists and the concert, visit the www.raniarbo.com or call 631-425-2925.
