This is the first of three in our free summer concert series sponsored by Site Centers.
At each event you will be treated to soulful music by local talent in a variety of genres. While you listen, you can even try your hand at free art activities designed for all ages. Bring a picnic and enjoy the sounds of summer with us!
Dan Kassel is an innovative cellist who has transformed the role of his instrument in contemporary music. Combining classical technique with innovative live-looping technology, he creates lush, multi-layered soundscapes that transcend traditional genres. His music fuses elements of electronica, jazz, rock, and global traditions, offering audiences a deeply immersive and emotionally resonant experience. With performances at renowned venues like Times Square Summer Stage, World Cafe Live, and McCarter Theatre, Dan has captivated listeners across a wide range of settings, from intimate gatherings to grand stages. For this show, he is joined by Gregg Merkle, a guitar virtuoso who performs his own remarkable compositions. His dizzying finger-tapping style is intricately technical yet intrinsically beautiful. Greg enjoys a cult-like following in his native New Jersey, and has also opened for musicians like Taj Mahal, John Hammond Jr., Iris Dement and Johnny Cash.
Channel Collective is an ever-changing lineup of musicians led by multi-instrumentalist, Jon Thompson, and drummer, Justin Leigh. Their vision is to capture the beauty of the unexpected in the spontaneity of improvised and composed music. Channel Collective is about connection and untold stories through sonic explorations and dialogue in the jazz genre. Channel Collective brings to the West Windsor Arts’ summer stage very special guests, bassist Jason Fraticelli and pianist Glenn McClelland. Jason has toured with Matisyahu, Spaga, Melody Gardot and many more. Glenn is the keyboardist for the comedic/ psychedelic rock band, Ween, and has also played for many years with Blood Sweat and Tears. Together they will be playing an unforgettable night of jazz!
Established in 2010, West Windsor Arts is known for its exceptional education, innovative arts exhibitions and community service. West Windsor Arts cultivates the artist within us all, while inspiring a creative community that is engaged, inclusive and equitable.
