Thursday, May 3, 2012
7pm
Leon Joseph Littlebird
$14 in advance /$16
day of show
Under 18 with a parent: $5
Doors open at 6:30pm
Colorado musician Leon Littlebird combines acoustic guitar, Native American flutes and storytelling into a powerful, energy-filled show on Thursday, May 3, at 7 p.m.
Joining Leon is Jeff Shook on percussion. A multi-media artist, Jeff is also from Colorado. Leon and Jeff will be performing their full multi-media concert.
Littlebird’s warm and powerful vocals combined with mesmerizing rhythmic textures capture the essence of several musical traditions, uniting them and creating something new. With roots in both pioneer and native cultures, Littlebird’s personal connections to a rich history become part of his performance. His great-grandfather was one of the original settlers in Blackhawk, Colo., and his great-uncle was a classical composer and performer in Silver Plume and Georgetown, Colo.
Littlebird’s ancestors also include the indigenous Navajo people of northern New Mexico, and he understands and respects the ancient tradition of Native American flute music. Often the flute was used as a right of passage, for ceremony and for healing; the music has a long tradition of being romantic, stimulating, and peaceful.
A prolific songwriter and performer, Littlebird’s unique style tells tales of Colorado and the people of the west. His performances shape compelling stories into a musical show that leaves audiences asking for more.
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