Cousins Trio & Friends

Reimagine the present with a performance of the songs of peace, protest, and civil rights of the 1960s and 70s. Whether these tunes are familiar or new to you, we invite you to listen not only to their messages, but also to the creativity, beauty, and musical imagination behind them.

DOORS @ 6PM / SHOW @ 7PM / 21 & over only
Guests under 21 will be subject to a surcharge at the door
STAGE AREA : Reserved Seating
BAR AREA: Reserved Seating
Refunds and exchanges are not available. Tickets can be transferred to another person

During the late 1960s and 1970s, America was experiencing profound social and political upheaval. The Vietnam War, the struggle for civil rights, and growing demands for peace and justice inspired a remarkable body of music – songs that challenged injustice, expressed hope, and gave voice to a generation seeking change.

For a time, it seemed that these songs could be placed safely in the history books. But the questions they raised and the emotions they expressed remain remarkably relevant. Their messages of peace, equality, justice, and human dignity continue to resonate.

Cousins Trio – Marc Cousins, Jim Gardner, and Abdul-Rahman Qadir – will be joined by two outstanding younger musicians, saxophonist John Troy and vocalist Elena Izquierdo, to revisit this powerful repertoire from a fresh perspective.

The program draws from a remarkably diverse range of artists, including Marvin Gaye, Les McCann, Gil Scott-Heron, The Rascals, the Doobie Brothers, and many more. These songs span jazz, soul, rock, funk, and popular music, reflecting the extraordinary musical diversity of an era when music and social change were deeply intertwined.

The music we needed then . . . may be the music we need now.

Thanks for supporting PAUSA art house, our musicians and live music in Buffalo. “Life is better with friends”

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