Sometimes all you need in life is a pencil-thin mustache on a confident man, and a guitar playing briskly in the background. Django Reinhardt brilliantly handled his guitar while rocking his ‘stache, ultimately creating a style of music known now as “gypsy jazz.” He wrote and played songs using his middle and index fingers on his left hand, as the others were paralyzed in a fire. His music has influenced artists across the ages, such as Willie Nelson, Eric Clapton, Santana, and countless others.
Liam Fynn’s Alehouse on North Ave is doing Baltimore a massive favor and hosting Hot Club of Baltimore, whose Facebook page describes them as a group that “performs inspired arrangements from the original repertoire of the Hot Club de France, a band founded in France in 1934 by guitarist Django Reinhardt and violinist Stéphane Grappelli.” So swing by Liam’s tonight at 8:00p.m. for a great deal on beer and some soothing sounds for your soul.
When:
Monday, April 15, 2013
8:00p-10:00p
Where:
Liam Flynn’s Alehouse
22 W. North Ave
Baltimore, MD
Why:
This video is the only explanation you really should need.
Cost:
Free!
