Music at the Library
A World of Music at the Library is a library-produced series offering a variety of musical genres. Concerts are scheduled monthly October-April of each year on the first Friday night of the month in Loucks Auditorium. Tickets go on sale for each show six weeks in advance. Tickets are available for purchase at any Library Circulation Desk or in Library Administration. More information is available by calling 503-588-6052.
The World of Music at the Library series is sponsored by the Salem Public Library Foundation and the Friends of the Salem Public Library.
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Premium Show
Portland Taiko
Award-winning Asian-American drumming ensemble weaving rhythm, melody, humor and movement
7 p.m. Friday, March 5, 2010
THIS SHOW HAS NOW SOLD OUT - TICKETS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE
Award-winning Portland Taiko weaves rhythm, melody, humor and movement together into an exhilarating musical experience. By combining traditional and contemporary compositions and choreography, Portland Taiko takes Asian-American music into unexplored territory with its innovative creations.
In its second trip to the World of Music at the Library series, Portland Taiko brings to the stage its newest show, Rhythms of Change - The Way Home, inspired by the millions of immigrants who have left their homes to face hardship and uncertainty, as well as the rewards of building new lives in a new land.
Concessions will be available at the show from the Walker Middle School Travel Club, which retains all proceeds toward an upcoming student trip to Washington D.C. |
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Seacats - Winners of the December 2009 Battle of the Bands
7 p.m. Friday, April 2, 2010 in Loucks Auditorium
Tickets: $5 in advance/$7 at the door
On sale NOW at all Library Circulation Desks
The Seacats are an energetic, young (in some cases, really young) band that won over the judges and audience alike at the 2009 Battle of the Bands in December. They rocked a set of light, catchy melodies that had the crowd cheering and people humming on the way out the door.
Now, they’re making a return trip from their home in Kelso, Washington so the rest of Salem has a chance to enjoy their distinctive, upbeat fun indie-rock sound. Described as “fun, bouncy, crunchy power pop” and “garage rock meets the pool party,” the Seacats combine dirty guitars with bouncy melodies. Playing gigs around southern Washington and northern Oregon, they continue to draw in new fans and acclaim. Sample videos and tracks and a just-released downloadable EP are available to enjoy at their site, www.myspace.com/seacatsband. For a preview of their "We Don't Sleep" video - see below!
Concessions will be available for purchase at the event from the South Salem High School Japanese National Honor Society, which retains all proceeds. More information about the show and the World of Music at the Library series is available at www.salemlibrary.org or 503-588-6052. The series is sponsored by the Salem Public Library Foundation and Friends of Salem Public Library. |