Mexico

“Joyful Mexo-Americana fusion, with virtuosic musical skill and virtuous harmonies.” (TIME.com)

"Whether it’s just David Wax on his jarana (a Mexican instrument similar to a guitar) and Suz Slezak playing the fiddle or the quijada (an instrument made out of a donkey’s jawbone) or with a full band including drums, an upright bass and even a dancer, David Wax Museum always puts on captivating set. At first it’s easy to be skeptical of these peculiar instruments, but after you see them played you’ll be wondering why more bands don’t implement the jarana or the quijada." (#8, The Best Live Acts of 2011, Paste Magazine, Adam Vitcavage)

The Cedar, in conjunction with Consul of México Ana Luisa Fajer, is proud to present Mexican singer Martha Toledo for this concert as part of the annual Mexican independence day celebration on the 15th of September.  Martha is from the zapotec region of Oaxaca and sings in her indigenous language as well as in Spanish.

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The Cedar is very happy to announce this rescheduled show by Son De Madera, after visa problems derailed their last attempt to play at the Cedar.

Rana Santacruz is a Mexican musician who lives in Brooklyn, NY. His music has been called "Mexican Bluegrass" or "Irish Mariachi" with a dose of rock and alternative. His sound starts in Ireland, runs through Appalachia, swings through New Orleans, and careens across most of Mexico. The acoustic instrumentation includes cajon, upright bass, accordion, guitar, banjo, jarana, violin and trumpet. He cites his main influences as The Pogues, Tom Waits, Chavela Vargas, Agustin Lara, son jarocho, tambora, and folk music in general. Lyrically, his songs tell short tales about broken hearts, sailors, dogs, turkeys, and farewells. He performs them frequently with his "Bluegrass Mariachi Band" at clubs in downtown Manhattan and Brooklyn. Rana's first solo album Chicavasco was released nationally early 2010.

The Cedar regrets to advise that the founder and leader of Son de Madera, Ramon Gutierrez, has been unable to get a visa for the current tour and the band has no choice but to cancel their remaining tour dates, including this show scheduled at The Cedar. Please call The Cedar (612-338-2674 ext 0) for ticket refund information.