Ian Maksin: "Amor Renatus" Concert Tour IAN MAKSIN: NEW ALBUM RELEASE TOUR: "AMOR RENATUS" (Rebirth of Love) Sunday, October 29, 2023, 7:00 pm Villagers Theatre - 475 Demott Lane, Franklin Township Tickets: $25-$70: ianmaksin.com/NJ Introducing AMOR RENATUS (Rebirth of Love), new album release concert tour from the acclaimed cellist and composer, Ian Maksin, who has been known for his unique way of pushing the boundaries of cello and contemporary music. This album unveils a collection of original instrumental compositions for cello, powerfully augmented into virtual orchestra through the use of loop pedal, and further expanded by sound of diverse percussion instruments ranging from trance-inducing grooves of the West African djembe to deep, heart-beat-like sound of the Mongolian frame drum. Reflecting on the tragic ongoing events in Ukraine, the album delves deep into the darkest recesses of the human soul, unearthing a myriad of feelings universal to all wars: grief, anger, anguish, and indignation.. As the journey continues, the music guides the listener through a path to redemption and a spiritual transformation, allowing to ultimately find peace, comfort, healing and empowerment. Drawing musical inspiration from diverse sources from J.S. Bach and Mozart to Astor Piazzolla and Balkan jazz, Maksin has taken his

Ronstadt Revue The Ultimate Celebration of Linda Ronstadt at Sieminski Theatre featuring Gesenia RONSTADT REVUE is a 7-piece ensemble of world-class, professional musicians out of South Jersey/Philadelphia that covers the entire career of Linda Ronstadt (all genres including Spanish-language material). The group is led by the remarkable vocalist, Gesenia, who doesn’t just channel Ronstadt’s vibrant sound, she embodies her very spirit. Gesenia spent an entire year searching for just the right musicians to fully showcase Ronstadt’s music, from country rock to mariachi to big band to pop-rock. And the result of her efforts is Ronstadt Revue — the world’s finest Linda Ronstadt tribute show. The Legend Lives On! Linda Ronstadt, 11-time Grammy winner who sold over 100 million albums in country, rock, pop, Latin, Motown, and even Broadway music, is no longer performing publicly. Yet millions of her devoted fans still long to hear the beloved songs that made up the soundtrack of their lives. Fortunately, her incredible musical legacy now lives on through the stunning talents of powerhouse vocalist, Gesenia and her 7-piece band, Ronstadt Revue. Every Ronstadt Revue show, performed in painstaking detail in both English and Spanish, spans many of the musical genres of Ms. Ronstadt’s 40+ year career: pop,

Bridgewater Township Halloween Festival The Township of Bridgewater invites you for an evening of spooky fun for the whole family at Bridgewater Commons! Join us in costume and enjoy arts, crafts, music, and many other activities for kids of all ages. Presented by The Township of Bridgewater and hosted by Bridgewater Commons.