Danbury » Calendar » Squirrel Nut Zippers And Ozomatli at Ridgefield Playhouse

Squirrel Nut Zippers And Ozomatli at Ridgefield Playhouse

Courtesy of Lisa Barrett | Posted on March 6, 2017

Where

Ridgefield Playhouse
80 East Ridge Avenue
Ridgefield, CT
Map
203-438-9748

When

Wed, April 19, 2017
8:00 pm

Get Ticket

Musicians

Squirrel Nut Zippers
band / ensemble / orchestra
Ozomatli
band / ensemble / orchestra

About

Two beloved bands coming from different points on the map, bringing their audiences together for a select run of shows! Ozomatli caught their first big break opening for Santana on the tour for his legendary “Supernatural” album, and got their first Grammy a few short years later. These festival favorites meld multicultural rhythms with a rock solid horn section and socially conscious lyrics to make for one of the best dance parties on earth. Just over 20 years have passed since the Squirrel Nut Zippers released their most celebrated and commercially successful album Hot, which wound up selling over 1.3 million copies on the back of the era-defining single “Hell” Their music is a fusion of 1930s era swing Delta blues, gypsy jazz, klezmer and other styles, which, when blended together make for a jumpin’ good party....

read more

Concerts

Get more of a good thing!

Our weekly newsletter highlights our top stories, our special offers, and upcoming jazz events near you.