East Indian melodies mix with rhythmic drumming at show
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April 29, 2009 - 10:00 AM

Rumba meets Raga at the Star Bar, where Indian/Afro-Cuban ensemble Anjuman performs at 9 p.m. Friday.

Anjuman has found a unique and uncompromised way of combining powerful East Indian melodies with the rhythmic vitality of Afro-Cuban drumming. The trio features Brandon McIntosh on sarod, Seth Littlefield on drums/congas and Phil Georgas on bass.

McIntosh, the son of Molly and Forest McIntosh of Anacortes, will travel to India for winter training with his guru Pandit Buddhadev Dasgupta after the performance.

A sarod has 23 strings intricately stretched over a goatskin head and a fretless chrome fingerboard. A clear, rich sound is produced by pressing the strings down with the tip of a fingernail.

The band’s debut CD, “Rumba meets Raga,” will be available for sale at the show. This will be Anjuman’s fourth Star Bar appearance. It is free and open to ages 21 or older. Call 299-2120 or visit http://www.starbaranacortes.com.

Also this week:

• Rockfish Grill, 320 Commercial Ave., presents Jack Hamilton, April 29; Chris Eger Band, May 1; Kim Field and the Mighty Titans of Tone, May 2; and Frankly Moanin’, May 6. Music is 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, 8 to 11 p.m. Thursdays and 9 p.m. to midnight Fridays and Saturdays unless otherwise noted. Call 588-1720.

• Star Bar, 416-1/2 Commercial Ave., presents Anjuman, May 1; and Fanny Alger, May 2. Call 293-6747.

• Majestic Inn, 419 Commercial Ave., has live music 7:30-10:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Call 299-1400.

• Brown Lantern Ale House, 412 Commercial Ave., presents live music most weekends, about 9 to midnight, $3 at the door. Open Jam Thursdays with Mike Rothmeyer are 9 p.m. to midnight. No cover. Call 293-2544.

• Watertown Pub, 314 Commercial Ave., offers live music most weekends. Saturday is ladies night with top 40 DJ Ben Brown; Wednesday is karaoke night with DJ Steve, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Call 293-3587.

• Department of Safety, 1011 12th St., offers new music for all ages: May 2, Lonely Forest, Don’t Tell Sophie, We Survive. Call 293-8361.

• Johnny Picasso’s, 501 Commercial Ave., presents live music/open mic 7-9 p.m. Thursdays.

• Swinomish Northern Lights Casino presents Jazz Lunches 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays. Call 293-2691.

• Anacortes Eagles presents live music 7:30 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Ray Peake plays 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays. Members and guests only. Call 293-3012.

• Adrift Restaurant, 510 Commercial Ave., presents Spoonshine first Tuesdays, Howlin’ Lane & the Angels Of Sin at 6 p.m. third Tuesdays. All ages.

• Anderson’s General Store on Guemes Island has Spoonshine Duo 6-9 p.m. Friday, May 15. Call 293-4548 or visit http://www.guemesislandstore.com.





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