Performances
Larksgrove at the Winter Harbor Music Festival
Come to beautiful Winter Harbor, Maine, and join us for a scenic evening of music by the ocean. If you can't make it to Maine, join us online. This concert will also be live-streamed.
For more information, visit https://www.winterharbormusicfestival.org/events.html
For tickets, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/larksgrove-duo-tickets-256283951197
Live stream link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYU8K3_QPlM
Larksgrove at the Universalist Unitarian Church of Peoria
Sunday, September 11, 2022 at 7:00 pm
Universalist Unitarian Church of Peoria
Through their innovative blending of classical and traditional forms, Larksgrove brings a fresh voice to the musical scene. Peter Zay, cello and guitar, and EmmaLee Holmes-Hicks, violin and fiddle, present unique interpretations of the classics and inventive arrangements of traditional tunes. Equally at home on the concert stage and in the dance hall, Larksgrove exhibit inspired collaboration at its best.
EmmaLee Holmes-Hicks is a well-known performer in Central Illinois. You know her from the annual Bach Fest and the hoe-downs at Shore Acres Park in Chillicothe. Come and say “hello” to Emmy.
Donations will be accepted to benefit the performers and the church.
Fiddle Workshop - Youth Music Illinois
Join Larksgrove for an afternoon of fiddling with students at Youth Music Illinois. The duo will give a brief background of their musical journey and the styles of music they enjoy playing before getting students playing, learning about the driving rhythm that is essential to fiddling and learning tunes aurally as they have been passed down for centuries. After learning a few tunes together, Larksgrove will end the afternoon performing several of their favorite tunes. For more information, visit https://www.youthmusicillinois.org/
Larksgrove at the Chillicothe Public Library
Through an innovative blending of classical with old-time fiddle music, Larksgrove brings its fresh voice to concert halls, dance halls, and even tall ships. Their music has been described as electric, truly original and inventive. It takes listeners from soulful melodies that pluck the heartstrings to toe-tapping fiddle tunes that lift the spirit.
RSVP at http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=2335&EventID=468193&PK=.
About the band: EmmaLee Holmes-Hicks (violin) grew up on a farm near Chillicothe, where her first audience was a very attentive flock of sheep. From there, her violin has taken her around the world with orchestras from Brazil to Canada and Europe. Raised in the wooded Berkshires of western Massachusetts, Peter Zay (cello, guitar) cut his musical teeth playing in rock and heavy metal bands while studying classical cello and donning his tux for orchestra concerts. Now living on the East Coast, EmmaLee and Peter perform as the duo Larksgrove, savoring their creative collaboration and the challenge of new styles of music and difficult repertoire.
Chamber Music Discussion and Performance - Bradley University
Peter and EmmaLee will discuss with students and audience members their rehearsal process, the classical and traditional fiddle music styles, their process in arranging their own tunes and more. Along with the discussion, Larksgrove will also perform some of their own arrangements and select movements from the classical repertoire.
If you would like to attend this event, please email EmmaLee at emmaleeholmeshicks@gmail.com
Lydia’s Lounge - University Hall - Bradley University
Guest Chamber Concert: Larksgrove at University of Iowa
Join Larksgrove on tour at the University of Iowa’s Voxman Music Building, Recital Hall - 2301 for an evening concert. For more information, click here. Program will include works by Jessie Montgomery, Bohuslav Martinu, Mozart and some of their own arrangements of traditional fiddle tunes.
Symphonic Farm Fest
A great way to end summer and kickoff your Labor Day Weekend…NBSO is sending two of their brightest stars!
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra musicians EmmaLee Holmes-Hicks (violin) and Peter Zay, (cello and guitar) are always full of surprises, bringing to their audiences a unique mix of contemporary classical works, traditional fiddle tunes, inventive tango arrangements, and more. Come for a cold beer or a glass of wine and enjoy the scenery while listening to their latest inspiration!
ALL AGES!
DOGS WELCOME!
FREE CONCERT!
Larksgrove Aboard the Victory Chimes
Join Peter and EmmaLee for a 4-day cruise along the beautiful coast of Maine aboard the historic Victory Chimes schooner. This trip is for the people that want to have the most fun in the least amount of time. Explore, relax, refresh. three nights of summer sunsets and wonderful meals and the fun and frolic of music by Larksgrove performing their usual mix of classical and fiddle fare.
It's always cooler on the water and more relaxing under sail. This trip makes the dog days of summer purr like a kitten.
Visit www.victorychimes.com
Mystic Contra Dance
Larksgrove makes music for the infamous "Pie Dance". Dance is 8-11 p.m., with a Basic Moves workshop at 7:45 p.m. $10 adults, $7 students, $25 families. LGBTQ friendly. Children are welcome. Wear cool, comfortable clothing, bring your water bottle and come join the fun!
Visit mysticdance.webs.com
Stage Door Live
Emmy and the P’s are always full of surprises, bringing to their audiences a unique mix of contemporary classical works, traditional fiddle tunes, inventive tango arrangements and more. With Emmy on violin and fiddle, Peter on cello and guitar, and Piero on vibraphone and hand percussion, the options are endless and this trio enjoys exploring the endless possibilities an eclectic ensemble can offer. The energy and rhythmic drive of their music is infectious and audience members find themselves tapping their toes or even getting up to dance as they listen to the music of Emmy and the P’s.
Spring Chamber Music
Join us for a beautiful chamber music concert on Friday, April 22, 2022 at 7:30pm by the Larksgrove Duo: EmmaLee Holmes-Hicks, violin, and Peter Zay, cello.
Friends of Music Concert Series
Larksgrove performs a mix of classical and traditional fiddle music in this beautiful venue on the coast of Maine. The concert is free of charge. Donations to sustain the program are cheerfully accepted via www.camdenucc.org; click “Donate” button and fill in desired amount for “Friends of Music”. For more information, please contact The First Congregational Church of Camden at 207-236-4821.
Wedding Dance Party - Private
Larksgrove collaborates with Providence based dance caller, Don Heinold, for this special celebratory dance event with their lively jigs, reels and specialty tunes.
New Bedford Symphony String Trio Concert
Larksgrove is joined by violist Gillian Gallagher for an afternoon of holiday trio music at the library. From the Nutcracker to some of your favorite holiday carols to a few silly songs, too - this will be an upbeat program that the whole family can enjoy. Concert is free of charge.
Saturday Evening Waltz Parties on Zoom
As we are sheltering in place and unable to dance together NBCDS is holding weekly waltz parties on Zoom so we can listen to music that we love, see each other, and dance together virtually. 7-8 pm PT. Sign up for our weekly emails to get the Zoom link to join, or email me sarah@nbcds.org