HOULTON, Maine — Singer/songwriter Chris McDermott will be performing at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Houlton on Saturday, April 27, at 7 p.m. He will be joined by Ed Arnold on percussion, Tomoko Iwamoto on violin and Houlton’s own David Wells on saxophone.
McDermott has played all over America, Europe and the Caribbean for the past 25 years.
“Possessing a truly unique rhythmic style, he draws from what seems to be every available musical color in the palette,” stated Rev. David Hutchinson in a press release. “He is also one of the bravest and most energetic musicians you will ever experience live. Playing solo or surrounding himself with some of the best international musicians in the world, Chris lives for that real ‘in the moment’ exchange with his audience, his players and the vibrations created by all involved.”
McDermott has shared the stage with Pete Townsend, BB King, Nora Jones, G Love, Dr. John, Johnny Winter, toured as sideman with blues greats Eddie Kirkland, Carrie Bell, Nappy Brown and Zora Young and as a band leader with jazz names Rakalaam Bob Moses, Matthew Garrison, Clyde Stubblefield and many more. Chris has released eight albums and is currently teaching guitar at Berklee College of Music.
The performance will be held in the church sanctuary at the corner of Military and Kelleran streets. Advance tickets are $18 and are available at Wired Cafe and The Cup Cafe. Tickets at the door are $20, students are $10 and children under 12 are free.
Concessions will also be available during a short intermission and The Cup Cafe will be open in the basement before and after the show.
