May
5
4:30 PM16:30
Apr
22
to May 4
The Senegal-America Project Tour in Senegal
This will be a series of concerts, workshops and recordings with our ever-expanding circle of collaborators from Senegal and America as we celebrate the 25th year of this extraordinary project.
Apr
15
to Apr 16
Tony Vacca and Massamba Diop: Rhythm Griots
Wed, April 15. Tony and Massamba will be presenting a series of workshops for students of Westfield State University.
PUBLIC CONCERT: Tony Vacca, Massamba Diop and Jo Sallins: The Senegal-America Project. 6-7:30 PM at Parenzo Hall on the Dever Stage at Westfield State University. https://www.westfield.ma.edu/175th/events/
Apr
12
to Apr 13
Tony Vacca and Massamba Diop: Rhythm Griots
Benefit Concert hosted by Tuesday Morning Music Club. 2PM at The First Congregational Church of Westfield. 18 Broad Street, Westfield, MA413-568-2833
Apr
10
8:00 PM20:00
Tony Vacca and FUSION NOMADS
with John Sheldon, Charles Langford, Chris Devine, and Jo Sallins. With special guest, Massamba Diop.
Tickets and info at: https://sheatheater.org/
Apr
9
8:00 AM08:00
Apr
7
8:00 AM08:00
The Senegal-America Project
featuring Senegalese talking drum master Massamba Diop, American percussionist and poet Tony Vacca and Senegalese dancer/drummer Abdou Sarr. This will be a full day of workshops and a concert. Roger Ludlowe Middle School, Fairfield, CT
Apr
6
8:00 AM08:00
The Senegal-America Project
Tony Vacca. Abdou Sarr and Tantra Zawadi. This is a day of workshops on World Percussion music, West African traditional and innovative dance, and Performance Poetry. There will also be a group concert presentation. MB Avery Middle School, Somers, CT.
Mar
20
2:00 PM14:00
Solo Concert Program
at Montessori Magnet at Batchelder School. Presented by Hartford Performs.
Mar
18
9:30 AM09:30
Mar
13
1:00 PM13:00
Mar
6
9:03 AM09:03
The Math of Rhythm
Workshops at Breakthrough Magnet North. Presented by Hartford Performs.
Apr
4
8:00 AM08:00
The Senegal-America Project
The Senegal-America Project
Friday, April 4. 8:00 AM-3:00 PM
Tony Vacca. Abdou Sarr and Tantra Zawadi. MB Avery Middle School, Somers, CT. World Percussion, West African Dance, Cool Poetry.
All School Events are Private
Apr
2
8:00 AM08:00
Hartford Performs presents Tony Vacca
Hartford Performs presents Tony Vacca
April 2. 8:00 AM-3:00 PM
The Math of Rhythm: Kinsella School for the Performing Arts. Hartford, CT
All School Events are Private
Mar
14
8:00 AM08:00
The Senegal-America Project
The Senegal-America Project
March 14 8:00 AM-3:00 PM
Roger Ludlowe Middle School, Fairfield, CT
Massamba Diop, Tony Vacca and Abdou Sarr: World Fusion Music. West African Drumming and Dance. Global Citizenship. Limitless Possibilities. This is a one day program of workshops and a concert presentation. It’s all about what happens when two world class Senegalese performers (drummer Massamba Diop and dancer/drummer Abdou Sarr) meet and work with American born world percussionist Tony Vacca.
All School Events are Private
Mar
11
8:00 AM08:00
Tony Vacca: Solo
Tony Vacca: Solo
March 11. 8:00 AM-3:00 PM
CREC Montessori School, Hartford, CT. This is a full day of Solo concerts workshops and concert presentations.
All School Events are Private
Mar
3
to Mar 7
The Senegal-America Project
The Senegal-America Project
March 3-7. 8:00 AM- 3:00 PM.
Lexington Montessori School: Tony Vacca and Abdou Sarr will be doing a two-week residency, leading hands-on workshops and a concert presentation for the school community.
All School Events are Private
Feb
24
to Feb 28
The Senegal-America Project
The Senegal-America Project
February 24-28
Lexington Montessori School: Tony Vacca and Abdou Sarr will be doing a two-week residency, leading hands-on workshops and a concert presentation for the school community.
All School Events are Private
Feb
21
8:00 PM20:00
The Senegal-America Project
The Senegal-America Project
February 21. 8:00 AM-3:00 PM. Friends School in Wilmington, DE. Tony Vacca and Abdou Sarr: Concerts and hands-on workshops.
All School Events are Private
Feb
18
to Feb 20
The Senegal-America Project
The Senegal-America Project.
February 18-20 8:00 AM-3:00 PM
Tony Vacca and Abdou Sarr: This is a three-day residency sponsored by DIAE for schools in Wilmington, DE. Tony and Abdou will be doing concerts and hands-on workshops.
All School Events are Private
Feb
15
7:30 PM19:30
The Wendell Full Moon Coffeehouse
The Wendell Full Moon Coffeehouse, 6 Center Street, Wendell, MA.
Saturday, February 15: 7:30-9:30 PM
Tony Vacca in concert with Do It Now. Featuring: Beat poet laureate Paul Richmond, Tony Vacca on percussion and John Sheldon on guitar. Beat Poetry meets innovative World Fusion music. Richmond’s powerful, wise ass spoken word is simultaneously surrounded and accompanied by the electrifying guitar of John Sheldon and the mesmerizing rhythms of percussionist Tony Vacca.
Feb
13
8:00 AM08:00
Hartford Performs presents Tony Vacca
Hartford Performs presents Tony Vacca
February 13: 8:00 AM-3:00 PM
Environmental Sciences at Mary Hooker School, Hartford, CT. Tony Vacca’s “The Math of Rhythm” presented by Hartford Performs.
All School Events are Private
Jan
27
8:00 AM08:00
Professional Development Session
Professional Development Session
January 27: 8:00 AM-3:00 PM
Tony Vacca leads a professional development session for the music faculty from the Boxford/Middletown/Topsfield school district.
All School Events are Private
Jan
24
1:00 PM13:00
Interview for "Pioneer Valley Life.”
Interview for "Pioneer Valley Life.”
January 24. 1:00 PM
This is a filming session for Easthampton’s cable network. This episode focuses on longtime Pioneer Valley resident and musician, Tony Vacca.
Check listings for airtime: https://easthamptonmedia.org/news/2024/06/ pioneer-valley-life-episode-13/
Jan
23
8:00 AM08:00
The Senegal-America Project
The Senegal-America Project
January 23 8:00 AM- 3:00 PM
The Friedman Middle School in Taunton, MA.
Tony Vacca and Abdou Sarr present a day of hands on workshops and concerts.
All School Events are Private
Jan
22
to Jan 23
Professional Development Session lead by Tony Vacca
Professional Development Session lead by Tony Vacca
January 22
The Friedman Middle School in Taunton, MA.
4 pm
All School Events are Private
Jan
18
7:00 PM19:00
Avery Sharpe Double Quartet
January 18: Sculler’s Jazz Club, Boston. 400 Soldiers Field Rd, Boston, MA 02134. Shows at 7 and 9 pm
AVERY SHARPE DOUBLE QUARTET at Scullers Jazz Club, Boston.Avery Sharpe-Bass, Zaccai Curtis-piano, Yoron Israel-drums, Tony Vacca - balafon/ percussion, Laura Arpianen and Kaila Graef- violins, Gregory Diehl-viola and Dave Haughey-cello
A new recording has been released on JKNM Records by internationally renowned bassist/composer Avery Sharpe, “I Am My Neighbors Keeper.”
Link to Avery's recordings: https://www.averysharpe.com/music#albums
Here's the link for more info and to purchase tickets:https://scullersjazz.com/upcoming-events/
Jan
18
7:00 PM19:00
Sculler’s Jazz Club, Boston
Sculler’s Jazz Club, Boston.
Saturday, January 18. 7 PM.
AVERY SHARPE DOUBLE QUARTET at Scullers Jazz Club, Boston.Avery Sharpe-Bass, Zaccai Curtis-piano, Yoron Israel-drums, Tony Vacca - balafon/ percussion, Laura Arpianen and Kaila Graef- violins, Gregory Diehl-viola and Dave Haughey-cello
A new recording has been released on JKNM Records by internationally renowned bassist/composer Avery Sharpe, “I Am My Neighbors Keeper.” Link to Avery's recordings: https://www.averysharpe.com/ music#albums
Here's the link for more info and to purchase tickets: https:// scullersjazz.com/upcoming-events/
Dec
13
8:00 PM20:00
The Math of Rhythm: Sanchez Elementary School in Hartford, CT
Sanchez Elementary School, Hartford, CT. Tony Vaaca’s “The Math of Rhythm” workshops for students and faculty, presented by Hartford Performs.
Dec
6
7:30 PM19:30
The Math of Rhythm: West Middle Community School in Hartford, CT
West Middle Community School in Hartford, CT. Tony Vacca’s “The Math of Rhythm” presented by Hartford Performs.
Dec
6
7:00 PM19:00
Tony Vacca, Andrea Hairston, and Pan Morrigan
December 6:
Iconica Cafe, Northampton, MA. 1 Amber Ln, Northampton, MA 01060. Time TBA
Afro-Futurist novelist Andrea Hairston, singer/songwriter/poet Pan Morrigan, and percussionist Tony Vacca. Sparks will fly when these three perform together. 7pm.