Hey Mama’s Avi and Celia come to Governor’s Inn

ROCHESTER - Now in the final three weeks of it’s Summer Music Series, The Governor’s Inn and Café present three bands over the weekend, including the lauded Boston roots band Hey Mama.

On Friday, Sept. 10 from 4-7pm Bob Cangello brings his fun, good time party favorites up front of the Inn, for the Acoustic Fridays on the Front Lawn series.

On Saturday, Sept. 11 from 7 to 10pm Nippin’ the Bud’ will play their experimental, progressive rock as part of the Rockin’ Saturdays at the Café series.

Then on Sunday, Sept. 12 from 4 to 7pm, Hey Mama will cut loose with their fabulous act for the Inn’s Sunday Garden Concert. In the midst of a huge summer tour of the Northeast – starting and ending in New York City – this raucous roots and Americana party band has been promoting their latest new album. Formerly known just by their first names – Avi and Cecilia – the amazing duo has put together a formidable band with undercurrents of blues and roots-country music.

Launching off the band’s fiery synergy is Celia Woodsmith’s explosively emotive voice, powerful but at times peacefully tender, along with her raucous washboard. Her partner Avi Salloway plays and amazing sliding steel guitar, and their resounding voices bond together to deliver a gritty, catchy, original sound. Avi and Celia have teamed up with heavy hitting drums and bass to deliver a dynamic and powerful performance to their band Hey Mama. Their new album – by the same name - resembles an art collection, providing a many-textured look at contemporary experiences, political and personal. Avi and Celia’s previous records: Let it Rise and Off the Floor, where both smash hits.

Hey Mama has been consistently touring the Eastern United States, building a loyal fan base over the last several years. They have performed at legendary venues and festivals such as the Iron Horse Music Hall, Club Passim, Higher Ground Ballroom, The Paradise, Champlain Valley Folk Festival, and the Discover Jazz Festival. Their fearless performances have also landed them high profile concerts supporting renowned artists such as Taj Mahal, Leon Russell, and Big Brother & The Holding Company.

A hearty and diverse menu is at all shows. All events are free (donations appreciated) and shows are schedule shine or rain (under the tent). For more information and a schedule of the full three and a half month summer lineup, visit our website.