Upcoming Events at Tuscawilla Art Park
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The City of Ocala presents a performance by cellist and composer Ben Sollee. Join us for this exciting concert under the stars, located at the Tuscawilla Art Park, located 223 NE 5th Street in downtown Ocala. Sponsored by 100.5 The Buzz WHHZ About Ben Sollee Kentucky-bo
Event Details
The City of Ocala presents a performance by cellist and composer Ben Sollee. Join us for this exciting concert under the stars, located at the Tuscawilla Art Park, located 223 NE 5th Street in downtown Ocala. Sponsored by 100.5 The Buzz WHHZ
About Ben Sollee
Kentucky-born cellist and composer Ben Sollee likes to keep moving. Over the six years following the release of his debut record, Learning to Bend, Sollee and his rugged cello, Kay, told an unconventional story. Seeking a deeper connection to communities on the road, Ben packed his touring life on to his bicycle in 2009. Since then he has ridden over 4,000 miles! He has been invited to perform and speak on sustainability at a number of festivals including South by Southwest Music (2011) and TEDx San Diego (2012).
Like his contemporaries Chris Thile and Abigail Washburn, Sollee’s music is difficult to pin down. Following a performance at the Lincoln Center’s American Songbook series, the New York Times remarked how Sollee’s “...meticulous, fluent arrangements continually morphed from one thing to another. Appalachian mountain music gave way to the blues, and one song was appended with a fragment from a Bach cello suite, beautifully played.” It’s Ben’s quality of narrative and presence on stage that unifies his musical influences. However, always on the move, Sollee’s musical career has expanded beyond the stage. Ben’s music can be heard in film and on TV. For more information, visit http://www.bensollee.com.
Additional Event Information
Admission is $10. Doors open at 6 p.m. and performance will begin approximately 7 p.m. This outdoor venue provide an open area for seating, bringing chairs and/or blankets are recommended if you wish to be seated. Food and Drinks will be available for purchase, outside food or coolers are not permitted. Smoking/Vaping is permitted is designated areas only.
For questions and information, please visit www.ocalafl.org/performingarts or contact Ocala Cultural Arts at artinfo@ocalafl.org or 352-629-8447.
Follow us on Facebook @ocalaculturalarts
About Ben Sollee
Kentucky-born cellist and composer Ben Sollee likes to keep moving. Over the six years following the release of his debut record, Learning to Bend, Sollee and his rugged cello, Kay, told an unconventional story. Seeking a deeper connection to communities on the road, Ben packed his touring life on to his bicycle in 2009. Since then he has ridden over 4,000 miles! He has been invited to perform and speak on sustainability at a number of festivals including South by Southwest Music (2011) and TEDx San Diego (2012).
Like his contemporaries Chris Thile and Abigail Washburn, Sollee’s music is difficult to pin down. Following a performance at the Lincoln Center’s American Songbook series, the New York Times remarked how Sollee’s “...meticulous, fluent arrangements continually morphed from one thing to another. Appalachian mountain music gave way to the blues, and one song was appended with a fragment from a Bach cello suite, beautifully played.” It’s Ben’s quality of narrative and presence on stage that unifies his musical influences. However, always on the move, Sollee’s musical career has expanded beyond the stage. Ben’s music can be heard in film and on TV. For more information, visit http://www.bensollee.com.
Additional Event Information
Admission is $10. Doors open at 6 p.m. and performance will begin approximately 7 p.m. This outdoor venue provide an open area for seating, bringing chairs and/or blankets are recommended if you wish to be seated. Food and Drinks will be available for purchase, outside food or coolers are not permitted. Smoking/Vaping is permitted is designated areas only.
For questions and information, please visit www.ocalafl.org/performingarts or contact Ocala Cultural Arts at artinfo@ocalafl.org or 352-629-8447.
Follow us on Facebook @ocalaculturalarts
