Concert at "Swett's Tavern": Ampersand Presents Music of a New Nation

Enjoy Ampersand’s special American Revolution–era program, Music of the New Nation, set within the historic Swett-Illsley House, once a bustling colonial tavern. For this special evening, we will transform the house into Swett's Tavern, featuring period-inspired pub snacks and beer. The immersive performance explores life on the home front and the experiences of everyday people as they faced the struggle for independence. The program features songs reflecting the early stirrings of revolution, the lives of colonists from varied walks of life, and the voices of soldiers on both sides of the conflict. Highlights include a fiddle tune composed by an enslaved person, as well as protest songs written during the Revolution. This engaging trio performs on guitar, mandolin, bouzouki, hammered dulcimer, cello, and penny whistles, weaving rich vocal harmonies with a palpable joy in sharing this historic music with modern audiences.
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