On Thursday, Nov. 3, the college’s Cultural Affairs Program continues its showcase of several Capital Region groups and various musical styles in part two of a four-part concert series that concludes on Dec. 1. All of the upcoming programs will be held on Thursdays at noon in the Bulmer Telecommunications Center Auditorium. Each hour-long program will be open free to the public; no reservations or tickets are required to attend.
Thomasina Winslow — Blues Guitarist
In the world of acoustic blues – aka country blues, Delta blues, Piedmont Blues – Thomasina Winslow is a top-level guitarist and singer, well known for her always-impressive playing and warm, rich vocals. A local treasure who often performs with the band Nite Train, Winslow has performed in the UK, Europe and as far away as Australia. Her video, “Rowdy Blues,” has more than 300,000 views on YouTube, helping to create a new, young audience for acoustic blues that continues to grow. She is the daughter of the late Tom Winslow, a legendary folk and blues guitarist who was a member of Pete Seeger’s band. Her latest album, “Return” (2020), can be sampled and downloaded at www.thomasinawinslow.com.
The McKrells – Thursday, Nov. 17 at noon – BTC Auditorium
Perennial favorites, The McKrells has shared its Celtic-infused bluegrass with countless audiences around the world, yet maintains a most-welcome presence in the great Northeast. Founder Kevin McKrell, singer, songwriter, guitarist; Arlin Greene, bass; Scott Hopkins, banjo; Brian Melick, percussion; Frank Orsini, fiddle, and Peter Pashoukos, guitar, will play from their vast repertoire, including “Still Pickin’,” a 2022 album.
Fuego Sonoro – Thursday, Dec. 1 at noon – BTC Auditorium
New to the area’s live music scene, Fuego Sonoro performs 1950s-era Latin music — bossa novas, Brazilian choros, Caribbean rhumbas and calypsos. Jonathan Greene, clarinet; Brian Melick, drums; Jon Suters and Jason Ennis, guitars, spice up familiar melodies and rhythms with improvisation to create a fresh, yet still classic sound.
Visit www.hvcc.edu/culture to view the full, Cultural Affairs Program schedule for Fall 2022. Contact Debby Gardner at d.gardner@hvcc.edu or (518) 629-8071 for more information.