A special edition of Musette Explosion (Will Holshouser, Marcus Rojas and special guest Dennis Lichtman on mandolin and clarinet) will play an outdoor set as part of Car-Free Earth Day. Herald Square will be closed to traffic and bands will play outdoors. Free of cars and free admission!! Saturday, April 26th from 2:00 - 2:45pm at 34th St & 6th Ave, NYC.
Welcome
Three of New York’s most in-demand virtuoso musicians, each with a distinctive voice on his instrument, explore and expand on Parisian musette. They bring this multicultural dancehall music to new places through the highest improvisational communication, emotionally honest performances, and original compositions. Featuring Matt Munisteri (guitar/banjo), Marcus Rojas (tuba), and Will Holshouser (accordion).
"Swings with speed and clarity, sways with mystery and eroticism....Not simply an archeological paean to past masters, this debut recording from Musette Explosion makes the genre relevant to NYC's musical landscape."
-- Elliott Simon, New York City Jazz Record
Some past appearances:
- Monterey Jazz Festival
- Birdland, NYC
- Chautauqua Institute, Logan Chamber Music Series
- Djangofest Northwest
- International Accordion Festival, San Antonio TX
Art by Na Kim
Terry Gross interviews Will on Fresh Air about Musette Explosion:
listen here
Album now streaming
Musette Explosion's album is now available to stream on Spotify. In conjunction with this development, we encourage musicians and listeners to join and/or support the Music Workers' Alliance and the American Federation of Musicians; both groups work to empower musicians economically and advocate for fair pay from streaming platforms. Of course, you can still stream the album or buy physical CDs through our Bandcamp page.