The Django Festival Allstars Return
Sunday, June 16, 2024 at 4pm
The Elayne P. Bernstein Theatre (Shakespeare & Co).
70 Kemble St., Lenox, Mass
Scenario 1: You couldn’t get tickets for the Django Festival Allstars Berkshires debut last November,and you’ve been waiting for their return ever since.
Scenario 2: You were in the audience for the band’s appearance in November, andyou have been clamoring for a return engagement
Scenario 3: You’re ready to join their worldwide audience
Whatever the case, your wishes are about to come to fruition.
“Sensational... Standout performance... Hardest swinging band at the Newport Jazz Festival” – Downbeat Magazine
The Django Festival Allstars, with world-renowned accordionist Ludovic Beier, return to the Berkshires for a special Fathers Day concert on Sunday, June 16, 2014
Django Reinhardt’s unmistakable cool and jumpin’ joie de vivre have made him an icon for an unlikely range of luminaries from Carlos Santana to Eric Clapton. Jimi Hendrix named his “big band of gypsies” in tribute, and Willie Nelson adopted his influence in “country-swing.” The Django Festival Allstars have grown into a brilliantly cohesive group of star musicians who have taken America by storm, performing at top concert halls and festivals to standing ovations. The band performed to a sold-out house last November in Pittsfield, and are back by popular demand, headed by Ludovic Beier.
Django’s music speaks of Paris in the 20s and 30s when “gitane” music filled the air, in the cafés, the streets, in the countryside, a romantic Paris with lovers, campfires, a time of Montmartre, la belle époque, le Boudon café, café au lait, luscious pastry, and a great glass of wine.
Django was "king." He teamed with jazz violinist Stephane Grappelli and made musical history. The Django Festival Allstars bring this music to today... combining known standards and original music...intoxicating!! They swing like crazy and will break your heart with a ballad.
Every mainstream jazz artist, and many who are known for other forms of music, has at least one number by Django in their repertoire. Seldom can you hear an entire concert of his music, authentically performed by students and full-time proponents of Django’s music. Now’s your chance. The box office is now open, don’t let this one pass you by.