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06/27 Wednesday

7:00 PM Funkanima

Funkanima combines the words "Funk" and "Anima" which means to liven up or animate in Portuguese. This is a new group mixing styles of Funk, Groove, RnB, Jazz, and Gospel. Funkanima is fronted by Steve Brickman who composes and arranges all of the tunes. This will be there first appearance at the Lily Pad and they will be premièring some brand new material as well as playing a couple songs with the help of vocalist Gracie Jackson.

Steve Brickman - Soprano, Alto, & Tenor Sax
Jake Sherman - Fender Rhodes & Hohner Clavinet
Kyle Miles - Bass
Sheldon Thwaites - Drums
Gracie Jackson - Vocals

www.myspace.com/funkanima
www.myspace.com/stevebrickman

10:00 PM Peter Cassino Quintet

Peter Cassino Quintet – Peter Cassino – Piano, Jordan Jacobson - trombone, Paul Saunders - Tenor Sax, Sean Farias - Bass, and Miki Matsuki - drums,

Peter Cassino – Piano

Peter Cassino has a long and interesting career performing in the United States and Europe. This ensemble represents Peter's latest musical collaboration with some of Boston's most creative and interesting players. Very exciting and interesting music. Don't miss it!