WRBC Presents Hey Mama

February 1st, 2010 • Uncategorized

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010, 9:00 pm
Benjamin Mays Center, Bates College
Lewiston, ME

WRBC presents Hey Mama

Hailing from Cambridge, Massachusetts, Hey Mama is a contemporary rock ‘n roll four-piece band, featuring Avi Salloway and Celia Woodsmith, formerly of the aptly named Avi and Celia. This show will be held in the Benjamin Mays Center.

From Myspace:
“Originally a powerhouse duo, Avi & Celia found an outlet, literally, and have plugged into Hey Mama, a contemporary rock n’ roll band. The ever evolving Avi & Celia have been a professional band since 2005. They have released two captivating records; Let it Rise (2008) and Off the Floor (2007), have played over 400 shows, building a loyal fan base and have received acclaim from Yankee Magazine, the Boston Globe, and NHPR.

Hey Mama features Avi & Celia with Jared Seabrook and Ben Kogan on drums and bass. The rock & roll vibe of the band explores the groups deep influence in blues and roots-country music. Avi Salloway and Celia Woodsmith hold a special chemistry both with song writing and performing that is accentuated by the talents of Seabrook and Kogan.”

From their website, on the subject of their self-titled record:
“Hey Mama was recorded with Grammy nominated producer Jack Gauthier. We weaved in recording sessions throughout our summer tour, when we jazzed up from the energy of the live shows. While proudly displaying its rock vibe, it’s hard to miss the undercurrents of blues and roots-country music that run throughout the songwriting. The album resembles an art collection, providing a many-textured look at contemporary experiences, political and personal. Launching off the band’s fiery synergy is Celia Woodsmith’s explosively emotive voice, powerful but at times peacefully tender. The record also features guest appearances from The Tecumseh Strings, a chamber group of Boston’s finest string players.”

Hey Mama have been touring since early January and are playing at Bates shortly before they perform at SXSW in Austin, TX.

The most fun you will have on a Wednesday, hands down.

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