POP Presents Charles Coe’s Cricket Symphony

Tue. Nov. 12, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Charles Coe’s Cricket Symphony is a new collection of poetry & music based on the poetry of award-winning African American writer & musician Charles Coe, with music including original compositions by Ken Field.

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Mr. Coe will read selected works with musical interludes performed by an ensemble of outstanding musicians led by Field. With a wide ranging song list inspired by the text of the poems, the music will traverse jazz, gospel, pop, Americana, funk, and improvisation, strung together in a seamless sequence outlining in words and tones the breadth of the American musical experience.

Doorsopen at 7:00 PM
Show begins at 7:30 PM
Tickets $20 in advance, $25 at door.

The performances of the original Symphony of Crickets over the past two summers on Cape Cod received great public response:

“Such an amazing show, amazing talent, and fabulous artistry!”
“Absolutely awesome”
“Fabulous performance!”
“Superb art, fine entertainment”
“This was an amazing event! Coe pierced my heart with his first poem! So fun and novel!”
“Thoroughly enjoyable, and such talent! You should ALL go see/hear this!”
“It was Awesome ! Truly “
“Symphony of Crickets exceeded expectations with a wonderful blend of poetry and music! So much fun! Creativity just follows you around…!! So enjoyable!”

Charles Coe is a local treasure, and well-known in the literary world and beyond. This project has only been presented up until now on the outer Cape, and many have requested a Boston-area performance.

• Literary Art
• Music
• Performance Hall