This Wednesday, Ethan Azarian presents longtime friends and collaborators, Austin Texas freak folk combo Little Mazarn, in an evening of variety entertainment that also features Ethan's original music, folksinger/storyteller Tim Jennings, and Tom "Banjo" Azarian's cranky show.
Wed July 24
Four Corners Schoolhouse
945 Vincent Flats Road, East Montpelier
8:00 PM, $10 at the door.
Ethan Azarian was surrounded by old-time folk music from birth. His band, Hollywood Indians, featuring fellow ex "Bread and Puppet brats" Max Schumann, Jesse Azarian, and Eric Porter, was an active part of Burlington's lively rock scene during the 1980s. Ethan has been an artist and musician in Austin Texas for many years, but spends most summers at the family homestead in Calais.
He brings these worlds together by presenting a bit of Austin at the Four Corners School.
Inspired by the 1960s primitive folk revival and early "high lonesome" Appalachian sound, as well as modern minimalism and ambient music, Austin-based Little Mazarn combines imaginative songwriting with dreamy and innovative use of traditional instruments and textures. Lindsy Verrill's meditative banjo and her kind and twisting voice amble along over the spare sounds of Jeff Johnston's saw bowing. The music of Little Mazarn is a cool float a few feet from the ground through a dimly lit, almost familiar forest.
https://www.littlemazarn.net/home
Ethan's father, Tom Azarian, is sometimes known by the moniker "Tom Banjo." His highly original blend of old-time music, proletarian graphics, and busking performance takes the form of what's called a "cranky show"-- scrolling backlit artwork with song and commentary. It's rare to see him in action these days, but Ethan has convinced him to join in the fun.
Ethan also talked old friend Tim Jennings into sing a few songs, not that he took much persuading. Tim might add a hijink or two, as time allows.
Pay at the door, first come first seated, 50 seat capacity.
For further information email folktale@mac.com or inhousegallery@hotmail.com
(There has been some confusion about the start time. Publicity went out saying 7:00, posters say 8:00. The doors will open at 7:00, informal music at 7:30, Showtime proper is 8:00. Please feel free to come at any of these times.)
