Saxophonist Daniel Bennett in Concert with Zyrah's Orange (Cambridge, MA)

By jonbern on Thu, May 8, 2008 9:43 am

The fifth installment of the Bennett Alliance Concert Series has arrived! On May 31, two well known Boston bands will play a double bill at the restored Cambridge Family YMCA Theatre. Zyrah's Orange brings their groove flavored rock, and saxophonist Daniel Bennett will bring his minimalist trance quartet to the stage. The concert starts at 8pm and admission is just $10 ($7 with a student ID). "Avante-Folk" Saxophonist Daniel Bennett is most known for his trance-inducing musical mix of jazz, folk, and minimalism. Bennett has traveled the country, performing at venues like Lincoln Center, Merrill Auditorium, Eastman Theatre, George Eastman House, Jordan Hall, Hale Auditorium, Open Fest, Six Flags Darien Lake, and the Rochester Lilac Festival. The Daniel Bennett Group has shared concert stages with the Charlie Hunter Trio, Billy Martin (Medeski, Martin and Wood), David Fiuczynski (Screaming Headless Torsos), Denison Witmer, and LA-based synthpop group Joy Electric. In April of 2007, the Daniel Bennett Group released the epic full length album, A Nation of Bears on the Bennett Alliance label. Bennett will be joined by longtime bandmates Brant Grieshaber (Guitar), John Servo (Bass), and Rick Landwehr (Percussion). Visit www.danielbennett.net for more info! Zyrah's Orange is the brainchild of well known Boston guitarist Elliot Page. Elliot is also the owner of Boston's leading community music school, Page Music Lesson Center. Zyrah's Orange can be heard all over the country performing in clubs, festivals, and on the radio. The band released the critically acclaimed A Space to Call Your Own in 2007. Zyrah's Orange brings a bold mix of ambient rock and instrumental offerings. Visit www.zyrahsorange.com for more info! Bennett Allianceis a Boston-based record label and production company, serving the northeast jazz scene since 2003. Bennett Alliance was created by Boston Avante-Folk saxophonist, Daniel Bennett. The Bennett Alliance Concert Series is an ongoing concert event at the restored Cambridge YMCA Theatre. Recent Bennett Alliance events have featured the Charlie Hunter Trio, Billy Martin Drum Duo, Jerry Bergonzi, Daniel Bennett Group, David Fiuczynski, Quartet of Happiness, and Joy Electric.