Music at the Festival 2016
The 2016 Woods Hole Film Festival continues the tradition of incorporating music into the Film Festival. Music at the Festival includes:
Saturday, July 30th – 11:00 p.m.
Sarah Swain and the Oh Boys
The Captain Kidd, 77 Water Street, Woods Hole
Sarah Swain and the The Oh Boys feature Sarah on guitar and vocals, slide guitar virtuoso Jerry Smith, “Rocket” Ron Siegel on upright bass, and Liam Hogg on drums.
Their set features Sarah’s original compositions, mixing in old Wanda Jackson and other classics as well as some lost garage rock nuggets. It’s rockabilly with a splash of soul…and a vibrant energy that’s downright contagious.
Sunday, July 31st – 6:00 p.m.
Qais Essar
Redfield Auditorium (prior to the screening of “What Tomorrow Brings”)
Qais Essar, international artist, composer, producer, educator and experienced live performer, carries on the traditional legacy of classical Afghan instrumentation, as established by Rabab legend Ustad Mohammad Omar Khan, currently the tutelage of Grammy nominated Ustad Aashish Khan. A student of both classical and traditional forms of Afghan/Indian and western music, Essar is able to present the Rabab with a fresh new perspective. The richness of his classical music training and the depth of his responsibility to preserve the culture of his war-torn motherland make his music and narrative exceptionally compelling among young, independent musicians.
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Sunday, July 31st – 10:30 p.m.
The James Montgomery Band
Grumpy’s Pub, Palmer Avenue, Falmouth
When blues legend James Montgomery plays the harmonica, he “brings it on home”. Whether it’s recording with Kid Rock, sitting in with Gregg Allman, or fronting his hot band of thirty years, Montgomery plays with authority. While growing up in Detroit he learned first-hand from the masters – James Cotton, John Lee Hooker, and Jr. Wells – at the legendary “Chessmate.” Over the years, he’s carried on in the tradition and continues to be a vital presence in Blues as one of the most dynamic performers on the scene.
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Monday, August 1st – 10 p.m.
Steve Poltz
The Captain Kidd, 77 Water Street, Woods Hole
Immediately after the screening of “Running Wild: The Life of Dayton O. Hyde” stay for a short performance by Steve Poltz, who composed and performed the music for the film.
Poltz’ solo body of work is an impressive collection of ballads, rockers and uniquely melodic acoustic numbers that reflect his incomparable style of alternate tunings and savage finger picking techniques. Guitar geeks fall prostrate at his feet trying vainly to learn how to play his stunningly gorgeous and deceptively complex songs. To see him play guitar is a visual feast so frenetic that close proximity to his playing exposes one to risk of seizure.
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Wednesday, August 3rd – 10:30 p.m.
The Old Silver Band
The Landfall Restaurant, Luscombe Ave. Woods Hole
Following the screening of REVIVAL: THE SAM BUSH STORY, The Old Sover Band, a long time Woods Hole favorite gets back together for one night only – with Sam Bush in the house!
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Friday, August 5th – 10:30 p.m.
Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish
Grumpy’s Pub, Palmer Avenue, Falmouth
Formed in 1991, Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish has evolved through many incarnations to become an institution on Martha’s Vineyard, Cape Cod and beyond.
Saturday, August 6th – 11:00 p.m.
Bittersweet
The Captain Kidd, 77 Water Street, Woods Hole
Bittersweet brings the festival to a close the only way they know how – with a lot of funk and soul. “The pocket is in the socket” with lead vocalist Tracy Howerton; guitarist, Jimmie Snider; bassist, Chris Sweeting; saxophonist, Aaron Dupontat; and band founder Greg PoPPa’G Baker on drums.
