Join us for a performance by NYC performers Marika Hughes and Bottom Heavy, as well as a very special kick-off event for the Claremont 250th Celebration. Reception to follow.

MARIKA HUGHES & BOTTOM HEAVY

Marika Hughes & Bottom Heavy grab tradition by its head, reshaping the landscape of genre and sound. Marika fronts the band so naturally it makes one wonder why cellos haven’t always fronted bands. Rooted in groove—with Kyle Sanna on guitar, Fred Cash on bass, Charlie Burnham on violin, and Tony Mason on drums—Bottom Heavy instantly establishes itself as a strong new sound, flowing freely between funky instrumentals, dreamy lullaby, free improv, and killer songs. As you are charmed by her cello, her voice, and her band, you will be charmed by Marika herself: fiercely authentic, her audience an old friend invited along for the fabulous ride.