One of Peterborough’s most unique evenings of music is back — with a stacked lineup of local performers.
This is not your typical night of live music, though. The bands have yet to rehearse (let alone be formed) and the songs won’t be written until the evening before showtime.
The fourth annual 24 Hour Music Project hits the Historic Red Dog on Saturday, March 22nd beginning at 9 p.m., with doors open at 8 p.m. The show has a $10 cover.
The project is the brain child of local artist Rob Swales, and is partly based on the theatre version of the 24 Hour Project.
Ten songwriters are paired off to write songs together and, on the day of the show, each set of songwriters drafts a band from a pool of musicians. Each of the five bands works on the songs and rehearses them, culminating with a live performance in the evening.
The quality of writers this year will be as deep as it’s ever been. There are highly experienced songwriters like Washboard Hank, Rick Fines, and Alan Black; talented ladies like Grainne Ryan and Melissa Ann Payne; gifted artists like Rob Phillips and Chris Collins; and first-time participants like Matt Crowley, Danny Taro, and Jacques Graveline. Musical styles vary from country to blues to hip-hop to jazz.
This year’s project features members of bands including Express and Company, Roboteyes, Levon, ELMS, Watershed Hour, Mayhemingways, The Three Martinis, Union City, Jackson Delta, Occam’s Blazer, and many more.
Once all five bands have performed their sets, there’ll be a dance party featuring Peterborough funk band The Token Players.
You’ll want to mark the date on your calendar so you don’t miss the great music and interesting combinations of musical styles. This unique event is a sure sign that spring is just around the corner.