The Lava Center celebrates its 5th anniversary with music
The winter carnival isn’t the only big event happening in Greenfield this weekend. The Lava Center, a community arts and humanities space at 324 Main St., will celebrate its fifth anniversary with a weekend of events. The anniversary coincides with the winter carnival, just as it did the year that the Lava Center opened its doors. Doors open on Friday, Jan. 31 at 5 p.m.
And what’s a celebration without music? The experimental rock trio Vimana will perform at the center from 6 to 8 p.m. This outfit consists of Brian Rodrigues on bass, Bruce Todd on drums, and Leo Hwang on guitar. Their music mixes blues, funk, and jazz to create an innovative blend.
The band has explained their sound as one that draws from the ’60s and ’70s, as well as their roots from Korea, Portugal and America. They released their debut album, “Space Triangle of Love,” last year.
On Saturday at noon, the Farley String Band, a group of nine local musicians, will play a lively set at the Lava Center. This group will play traditional folk and fiddle tunes, many of which come from Ireland and Scotland. The principal instruments are violin, guitar, banjo, hammered dulcimer, accordion, mandolin, recorder, and bodhran drum. Some of the members play multiple instruments, including harmonica, penny whistle and bones. So come prepared to be treated to some old-time fiddle tunes, jigs, reels and a beautiful slow waltz.
These performances and the other events at the Lava Center this weekend are free.
