Doors at 5pm, show at 7pm.
Thom Jayne, Keala Venema & Mariko Venema perform highly original world-music on accordion, vioin, guitar, hand drums and a variety of eclectic instruments!
Described in localspins.com as “a road trip for the ears,” Whorled brings their audience around the globe as they fuse together various genres of world folk. The listeners find themselves on a journey of musical discovery whether it be Jazz infused Celtic, Ukrainian dance rhythms, Moroccan Blues or a dark lit 1920s French cafe. Whorled has arranged these songs to capture a fresh perspective which has sparked in their fans a new found enthusiasm of world folk.
Whorled started as a band in the fall of 2019, when guitartist Thom Jayne, fiddler Keala Venema and accordionist Mariko Venema met at a Celtic session. The magic was immediate and they set about creating their own experimental fusion style. Despite the pandemic closing musical venues, Whorled used this time to formulate their signature brand of improvisational folk melodies melding them together in surprising combinations. As 2022 opened up, Whorled gained immediate critical acclaim in West Michigan’s music scene and has released their debut album in August 2023.
Featuring Bellydance artist Gemhara Almaz and her guest artists as they come together with Whorled Band, offering a mesmerizing blend of global music and Middle Eastern dance.
Tickets: $15 General Admission, $45 Dinner and a Show tickets, $75 Dinner and a Show for 2 tickets
*Online general admission presales end at 5 pm he day of the event; however, you can still get tickets at the door. Dinner and a Show ticket sales end Friday, December 15th but can still purchase food from our normal dinner menu.