The West is pleased to present the acoustic duo stops. and soloist Concetta Abbate for a night of acoustic string music… think violins, banjos, and ukuleles.  Blues, folks, soulful music from stops., and fleeting sounds from Abbate.

stops. was formed in New York City over the summer of 2013 as a two girl ukulele rock band. After quickly deciding that that was too twee, stops. (individually Alexandra Rae Ceribelli and Lilly Vanek) is now a “two piece with ambition” featuring banjo, bass uke, tenor uke, snare drum, bells, and whatever else we can get our hands on, as well as what has been described as “sexy ghost voices.” stops. bandcamp

Concetta Abbate is a violinist, violist, vocalist and songwriter in New York City.  Fleeting sounds, scarcely noticed. Paper clips, a dusty book, bright fish in time. Little songs like little shells.  After several years as a full time musician, working in dozens of ensembles and musical styles, Concetta is about to record her first album of original songs. She is the daughter of violinist Darlene Abbate and electric bass player Anthony Abb , who played in a 70’s disco band called Positive Proof. Concetta on youtube