The Big Effin' Presents: Lauren Arrow & Rena Branson

You are invited to join Lauren Arrow and special guest Rena Branson as they come together to create a magickal musical ritual that is sure to be soul stirring and spirit lifting. Backed by the Big Effin' Band, this will be a collaborative performance featuring you!

In classic Big Effin' Style…..you are an important part of this show! Lauren and Rena will teach easy-to-harmonize songs and let spirit do the rest. This is for anyone who feels the deep ecstatic joy of singing, to the deep and terrifying fear of singing…. and everyone in between! Singing with all y'all is the point, despite whatever judgement you've placed on your voice (good/bad/etc)! We just want to sing with you. (Aaaaaaand if you feel abject terror around singing but just want to listen you are welcome too ❤)

Enjoy an afternoon of original music by Lauren and Rena, soulful covers, and heart melting wordless melodies to lose yourself in. All ages and abilities welcome! Lauren and Rena will be supported by an all-star line-up of musicians: Ram Dass (guitar), Callie Millington (bass), Matt Takiff (saxophone and fiddle), Michael Arrow (drums), Michelle Rybka (harmonies) with some special guests.

Donation:

10% of this evenings donation will go towards Sogrea-Te Land Trust and MECA (Middle East Children's Alliance). Tickets are a sliding scale with a handful of low-income tickets available. Thank you for giving so we can give abundantly.

Location:

We will be gathering at an amazing space in Berkeley with easy parking and accessibility. We will be inside welcoming the autumnal magick.

Tickets:

There are 10 work-trade tickets available, and we would LOVE your help setting up/breaking down. Please reach out to [email protected] if you are interested in a work-trade ticket.

We are offering the following sliding scale ticket options based on equity and accessibility:

• $20 low-income
• $40 general admission
• $60 supporter
• $100 VIP with swag & saved seats
• NOTAFLOF Donation-based Zoom tickets

When you buy tickets, please check the option to allow us to contact you so we can send you messages!

Accessibility:

Please refrain from wearing strongly scented perfumes/ etc. Please take a COVID test day of and choose community safety if you are experiencing any symptoms or live with someone who does. There are several steps up the main entrance, please let us know if you need to access the ramp entrance on the side of the building.

We can’t wait to sing with you!

Lauren Arrow (she/her) is a queer, Jewitch Songtender whose life work is helping people reclaim their voices through trauma-informed singing, creativity, and messy group expression. Lauren is an experienced facilitator holding a variety of spaces space from intimate singing retreats to festivals, creating and performing absurdist political ritual theater, and more. She lives for the magic of group singing and knows her job is done when people cry, dance - or both (simultaneously?). Learn more at laurenarrow.com

Rena Branson (she/they) is a Jewish composer, ritual leader, and educator who uplifts personal and collective healing through song. Rena offers heart-opening ritual and music events in diverse Jewish communities across the US, supporting people to move through feelings of grief, rage, and alienation into greater connection and hope. In addition to recording dozens of Hasidic melodies, Rena has independently produced two original albums, Love Is the Ground and In Doing & In Dreaming. Learn more at renabranson.com

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