Photo by Matt Carr.
Photo by Matt Carr.
American Patchwork Quartet
7:30 pm–9:30 pm
Note: Due to inclement weather, this concert will now take place indoors, in Remis Auditorium.
Doors open at 7pm, music starts at 7:30 pm.
Led by multi Grammy award–winning guitarist/vocalist Clay Ross, American Patchwork Quartet (APQ) mixes timeless American folk songs with jazz sophistication, country twang, West African hypnotics, and East Asian ornamentation. APQ’s lineup includes Falguni Shah, an eleventh-generation Hindustani classical vocalist; Yasushi Nakamura, an internationally acclaimed Issei jazz bassist; and Clarence Penn, a drumming protégée of Ellis Marsalis, whose fibers were honed by African American church traditions.
APQ’s sound is a confluence of tradition and innovation that transcends culture, politics, and ideology. Mirroring America’s cultural mosaic, APQ stitches together a story that is both intricate and resilient in its songs.
Dining
Fresh seasonal meals and grab-and-go items (chips, candy, fruit, cookies)—plus beer, wine, and soft drinks—are available for purchase beginning when doors open.
Wheelchair accessible
Ticket Information
To order tickets by phone, call 1-800-440-6975 ($6 processing fee applies); to order in person, visit any MFA ticket desk.
Event Policies
Courtyard seating is limited; low lawn chairs (3 feet or under when unfolded) and/or blankets are recommended. Outside food and beverages and tall chairs are not permitted. All bags are subject to inspection by Museum staff.
For more information about what you can bring and inclement weather, please see Concerts in the Courtyard Policies.
Bag Checks
All bags are subject to inspection by Museum staff. Backpacks, large bags, all liquids including hand sanitizer and sunscreen, and outside food or drink are not permitted. Exceptions are made for medical or religious needs. All bags are strongly discouraged, and any bags larger than 11” x 15” must be checked in the Coat Room upon entry. Read our full bag check policy.