FREE 3rd SATURDAY CONCERT SERIES
Community Music Alliance is proud to be an Indiana Arts Commission Arts Organization Support recipient. We are grateful to the National Endowment for the Arts, the Indiana Arts Commission, and Madison Area Arts Alliance for your support of our mission – your generous grant is what has made this concert series possible.
August 17th: Jug Band Jamboree
The Juggerloos offer an eclectic mix of jazz, blues, and ragtime songs from the late 1800s through the modern era.
The Acoustic Winos – just a real good, feel-good whimsical ukulele duo bringing you some of the best in Blues, Jazz and some old Jug tunes.
September 21st: A Celtic Afternoon
Mrs. Doyle performs a rousing blend of Irish traditional songs and dance tunes on the fiddle, Irish-style bouzouki, and Irish tenor banjo.
Keltricity is a Celtic World band that features contemporary, traditional and eclectic music from Ireland, Cape Breton, Scotland, England, Brittany, New England, French Canada and more.
October 19th: Sabor Latino
Yapa! blends cumbia, Andean folk and funk to splash jam flavor into irresistible dance grooves, with songs resonating the humanity of the immigrant experience.
Joann Bellanova and her band perform well known covers in a wide variety of styles in Spanish and English with a Latin flair.
November 16th: Rocking the Strings
InLightning brings a unique brand of elegant instrumental rock composed by bassist Ben Short, performed along with a classical quartet.
The Bourdon Britches are an all female, folk rock band fronted by singer-songwriter Arianna Barton boasting originals and unique spins on classic covers.
December 21st: Christmas concert
THIS CONCERT WILL BE AT THE CENTRAL BRANCH (180 W. SPRING ST., NEW ALBANY) Get directions
An orchestra and choir formed for the occasion from local musicians perform holiday favorites, including a sing-along.
January 18th, 2025: Rockin’ the Pops
Erin Hill is a world-renowned pop & rock harpist and singer, who brings a sweet and expressive voice to her performances, with songs reminiscent of Kate Bush.
Terry Lee Ridley and his band combine the electric stage presence and powerful vocals of the young Elvis Presley with the showmanship and piano precision of Jerry Lee Lewis to produce an unbeatable reincarnation of everything that was exciting about the 1950s.
FREE FIRST FRIDAY CONCERTS
These 30-minute concerts are held on the first Friday of every month at noon in the main upstairs reading area of the Floyd County Library, 180 W. Spring St., New Albany, IN 47150. Get directions
Summer/Fall 2024 series:
July 5th: Los Luddites
Los Luddites performs a mix of acoustic music from traditional folk and original compositions to covers of such artists as Johnny Cash, Curtis Mayfield and Gillian Welch.
August 2nd: Shannon Vetter and Anna Blanton
Songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Shannon Vetter is joined by fiddler Anna Blanton for a musical journey through the heart of Americana.
September 6th: Russell Shartzer (tuba), Owen Heritage (piano).
A varied program featuring music by Ralph Vaughan Williams and others, showcasing the versatility of the tuba.
October 4th: Louisville Mandolin Orchestra
This acclaimed ensemble performs instrumental music from early baroque and renaissance to classical and modern.
November 1st: Josie Meyers
New Albany singer Josie’s soulful vocals are complemented by piano accompaniment by Owen Heritage, in this varied program of hits old and new.
December 6th: Christmas concert and singalong
Our December tradition – the Silken Strings Ensemble from New Albany High School joins with members of the Community Music Alliance Choir and Orchestra to present a program of holiday favorites.