Concordia SummerFest 2022

Sam Reider & The Human Hands

“modern folk music with saxophone and accordion.”

— The New York Times 

Irresistible melodies, fiery improvisation, and otherworldly sounds collide in what Songlines magazine dubbed a “mash-up of the Klezmatics, Quintette du Hot Club de France, and the Punch Brothers.” The New York Times calls it “modern folk music with saxophone and accordion.”  

The Human Hands got their start playing regular late night sessions at well-known dives and venues like Brooklyn’s Barbès and Sunny’s, and Manhattan’s Rockwood Music Hall. The group has evolved into a 21st-century folk music orchestra featuring a rotating cast of some of the brightest names in jazz, bluegrass, classical, and world music.

Sam Reider & The Human Hands will delight and entertain us with their unique style of modern folk music which draws inspiration from sources ranging from Woody Guthrie to George Gershwin to Ennio Morricone. Sam will be joined by Eddie Barbash on sax and Roy Williams on guitar.

This wonderful evening includes a short welcoming reception with nibbles and spirits, followed by a lively performance by Sam Reider & The Human Hands and, finally, a fabulous dinner feast! All in the tranquil and bucolic setting of Cradle Valley Farm.