Uncle Bonsai performs

The Seattle trio Uncle Bonsai performs original, contemporary folk/pop music at Temple Beth Sholom in Salem on Sunday, May 3, at 6:30 pm.

Tickets: $18 in advance, $22 at the door, $36 VIP tickets (preferred seating and wine/chocolate reception with the band after the concert).

From their website (http://www.unclebonsai.com/):

“A folk-pop trio from Seattle, performs funny original songs whose
exquisite musical detail and subtle needling wit attain a level of craft
not often seen in pop” — NY Times
The Seattle trio Uncle Bonsai performs original, contemporary folk/pop music. With their soaring and intricate 3-part vocal harmonies and biting humor, accompanied by only an acoustic guitar, Arni Adler, Patrice O’Neill, and Andrew Ratshin deliver poignantly unflinching portrayals of life, love, and a guy named Doug. The trio’s influences range from the Beatles to Stephen Sondheim. Some say Zappa cross-bred with Peter, Paul and Mary. Loudon Wainwright III, the Roches. Three tightly tiered and adhered voices, acoustic guitar. That’s it. Nearly naked folk-pop for everyone.”

Opening for Uncle Bonsai are award-winning singer-songwriters Kristen Grainger and Dan Wetzel from True North Band.