WILL HOLSHOUSER
Barbès376 9th St, New York 11215
Will Holshouser is billed at Barbès for this Brooklyn date. The listing does not name accompanying performers or specify a set concept, so the evening is presented simply under Holshouser’s name rather than as a named band, project, release event, or tribute.
A Brooklyn-based accordionist, composer, and educator, Holshouser has worked across a notably wide range of settings. His collaborators include violinist Regina Carter, clarinetist David Krakauer, trumpeter Eric Vloeimans, Suzanne Vega, Antony and the Johnsons, Michael Winograd, Uri Caine, Martha, and Loudon Wainwright III. Three albums of his music for trio have been released by the Portuguese label Clean Feed. He also leads Musette Explosion, his collaboration with guitarist Matt Munisteri and tubist Marcus Rojas, which reached Billboard’s Jazz Albums chart and was the subject of an NPR Fresh Air interview on the French waltz tradition. No reviews of this specific performance are provided.
Barbès offers a compact, warmly worn space where the music feels immediate and close, with a long wooden bar and a back room under a scarlet ceiling that hosts nightly performances. The venue champions a broad spectrum of global sounds, from Balkan brass and klezmer to Afrobeat and experimental jazz, often featuring residencies like the Slavic Soul Party. The audience gathers around small tables or at the bar, sharing drinks crafted with a nod to French spirits, while the music invites attentive listening rather than loud conversation. Shows usually have a suggested donation instead of a cover charge, creating a welcoming environment where the focus is on the artists. The venue’s commitment to accessibility and its role in Brooklyn’s cultural fabric make it a distinctive spot for an evening of richly diverse live music.