SOFA SUNDAY May 26: The Old Beef Stringband + Art Bouman

The Old Beef Stringband is a three-piece acoustic band based in Halifax/Mi’kma‘ki, Nova Scotia. Their sound is rooted in the Appalachian mountain music of the American south. Performances include original and traditional repertoire featuring playful harmonies, compelling ballads, and driving tunes with fiddle and mandolin going head-to-head. The band weaves in the percussive rhythm of flatfoot step dancing with their tunes to create a full musical experience.

Art Bouman is a Halifax based folk musician who plays African American roots and old time music. He uses this music as a way to lift up the stories and songs of past peoples and connect them to their relevant context today.