As one of the few musicians in the world actively composing and performing on the rare harpguitar, Dan Lavoie is bringing a unique sound and texture to fans of acoustic music. The music Dan produces has deep basses and well-executed melody lines.” Bob Makin from Relics Magazine says “Dan’s soaring execution will drop the jaws of unsuspecting acoustic music fans and impress those familiar with this young man’s chops!” Reminiscent of Michael Hedges and Richie Havens, Dan’s music is sophisticated and compelling. In the last few years, Dan has toured extensively all over the U.S. and has performed internationally with stops in the United Kingdom. Dan has opened for and shared the stage with Vance Gilbert, The Dave Brubeck Quartet, Muriel Anderson, Cliff Eberhardt, Dickey Betts, Levon Helm and many more. Also appearing will be Port O’Monkeys, who perform acoustic music with both Spanish and Middle Eastern influences.

Also appearing will be Port O’Monkeys, who play a spicy and eclectic mix of traditional and original music from around the Mediterranean, Spain, Eastern Europe, the Middle East and beyond. Chris Wertenbaker (guitar, oud, bouzouki, kanun, rebab) Jeff Greene (mandolin, yayla tambur, bouzouki, nykleharpa, rebab) Don Hayward (trombone, guitarone, harmonium) and Paul Harris (flute), have played together for decades in various combinations, and are often joined by guest artists. Port O'Monkeys uses a wide variety of acoustic instruments, including flamenco guitar, steel string guitar, oud, kanun, bouzouki, guitarrone, yayla tanbur, violin, flute, harmonium, bass trombone, mandolin, afghan rebab, nyckleharpe, konkovka, dutar, and various hand drums and other percussion. In each song, they carefully mix the aural timbres to bring out its unique character. The interpretations of traditional pieces and the original compositions take their inspiration from sources as diverse as Flamenco, American folk, Basque, Celtic, ancient Greek, Yemeni, Afghani, Turkish, Armenian, Hindustani, Klezmer, Persian, and Gypsy. The group uses odd meters of 5, 7, 9, 10, 12, 14, and 15 as well as 3/4 and 4/4. Evocative lyrics in several languages are featured in some of the songs to complement the mix. The common denominator is a shared musical spirit, a sense of integrity and common humanity and aspiration that translates into a joy that the musicians radiate and the audience feels. The band is named after the town at the base of the mountain in René Daumal’s book Mount Analogue.