Chamber Folk Trio Musk Ox at the Kemptville Street Piano July 13!

Raphael Weinroth-Browne (cello), Nathanael Larochette (guitar), Erik Johnson-Scherger (violin)

Ottawa-based cellist Raphael Weinroth-Browne is a busy man, with the Street Piano show this Saturday falling between concerts at both Ottawa’s Bluesfest and Chamberfest. When he isn’t guesting on Juno award-winning albums, touring and performing around the world, making viral YouTube covers, and working closely with contemporary dancers on multidisciplinary collaborations, you can find him composing and performing with chamber folk trio Musk Ox.

Known for their acclaimed albums and captivating live performances, Musk Ox
has toured with dark metal masters Agalloch and shared the stage with the Norwegian folk ensemble Wardruna at the legendary Wave-Gotik Treffen Festival in Leipzig, Germany. The band’s work, blending “nature folk intimacy, classical precision, post-black metal atmosphere, and progressive metal intensity,” has appeared on Exclaim, Pitchfork, The Strombo Show, and made Sputnik Music’s and The Needle Drop’s year-end lists.

If you’ve never been to a live performance featuring strings, don’t let this FREE opportunity pass you by – you’ll be amazed to discover how the “vibes” created by bowed instruments go straight to your guts and heart. Expect exquisitely lush swelling harmonies and emotional intensity at a Musk Ox performance; for lovers of strings and storytelling without words, this is a rare, intimate performance by a local legend you don’t want to miss.

Praise for the Musk Ox album Inheritance:
“…The breadth and nuance of this whole affair is breathtaking to say the least…” – Everything Is Noise
“…Beautiful, confident, and rewarding, Inheritance is a quiet triumph.” – Angry Metal Guy
“…one of the most unique and exciting albums so far this year.” – Distorted Sound
“A wonderfully enigmatic, totally captivating album.” – The Progressive Aspect
“…a gorgeous dose of instrumental chamber folk…” – BrooklynVegan
“…MUSK OX are masters of the craft.” – Sputnik Music

What? The Kemptville Street Piano Concert Series presents
Who? Musk Ox
When? Saturday July 13, 1pm
Where? North Grenville Public Library terrace
How much? Free! (Cash donations welcome, or see the featured section on our FB page for the link to our GoFundMe campaign.)

Learn more about Musk Ox here: https://www.facebook.com/MuskOxOfficial
Learn more about Raphael Weinroth-Browne here: https://raphaelweinrothbrowne.com/

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What is a Street Piano? It’s a piano placed in a public area that encourages passersby to stop and play.

Why a Street Piano? Who is it for? Street Pianos draw pedestrians, turning any location into a concert venue / cultural hub. By giving residents an instrument to play together, this project encourages locals to share their knowledge, initiate their own ‘play’, and create relationships, setting a precedent for positive experiences in Kemptville’s public spaces and inviting foot traffic to downtown businesses. Learn more about street pianos at http://www.streetpianos.com/.

When and where are the concerts taking place? This year the concert series takes place rain or shine on Saturday afternoons at 1pm from June to the end of August on the North Grenville Public Library terrace. The library is wheelchair accessible, with air-conditioned bathrooms and free parking. Need special accommodations to enjoy the show? Contact Lisa Poushinsky at [email protected]. Dogs on leashes welcome!

The series is graciously funded by the Municipality of North Grenville and the Government of Canada. Check the Kemptville Street Piano Facebook page for regular updates on all things Street Piano, including concert details and access to the Street Piano calendar. https://www.facebook.com/KemptvilleStreetPiano

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