Free Summer Concerts at the Peter Strauss Ranch

August 8th - Two Bands!

The Haberdashery Ensemble & The Statmen

The Haberdashery Ensemble is a genre defying acoustic ensemble based in Los Angeles, CA, known for their energetic, evocative and witty performances. Led by composer/bassist Brandon Turner, the Haberdashery Ensemble synthesizes their diverse and eclectic influences of Tango, Classical, Jazz, Folk, Gypsy, and French music with the precision of chamber ensemble; and expands upon those influences with the improvisational freedom of a jazz combo. The Haberdashery Ensemble's versatile acoustic musicians, Gee Rabe- Accordion, Paul Cartwright- Violin, and Brandon Turner- Double Bass provide a memorable range of timbres and textures. Please visit the band online at http://www.haberdasherymusic.com/.

The Statmen play a fusion of bluegrass, swing, gypsy jazz and latin with original compositions by mandolinist Paul Statman. The gypsy swing rhythm of the band is contagious, and it's not unheard of for people to get to their feet and dance to The Statmen's music. This band started in 2001 and won the band contest at the 2004 Topanga Banjo•Fiddle Contest. Their fiddler, Connor Vance, also took the 1st place advanced guitar prize this year.