Carnegie Hall Citywide: Krakauer & Tagg's Good Vibes Explosion

Krakauer & Tagg’s Good Vibes Explosion! is a touring project that was born in the midst of the pandemic lockdowns of 2020. Conceived and created by Grammy-nominated “ebullient clarinet wizard” (Time Out NY) David Krakauer and multi-instrumentalist/producer Kathleen Tagg, this project showcases a multi-generational/high-octane group of collaborators from very different backgrounds, hailing from the USA, Canada, Iran and South Africa. 

 

Together, they embrace the diversity of today’s America through their unique take on a multitude of traditional roots musics, bringing their enormous musical and cultural diversity to the project and collaborating to create powerful original material. Old forms are celebrated both by bringing them into a 21st century sound-world and expanding the context to make room for new stories. 

 

This concert is free to attend, and we kindly ask all patrons to reserve their tickets in advance. Please note, while your reservation helps us anticipate attendance, seating will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis and is subject to venue capacity.

 

Arriving early is recommended to ensure you secure a seat, as reservations do not guarantee entry once the venue reaches capacity. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to sharing this special performance with you!

About the Artists

David Krakauer, Clarinet and Vocals

Kathleen Tagg, Piano, Keyboard, Accordion, Cello, and Electronics

Sarah MK, Vocals Yoshie Fruchter, Guitar, Oud, and Vocals

Jerome Harris, Bass, Vocals, and Electronics

Martin Shamoonpour, Daf and Darbuka

Satoshi Takeishi, Drums



Lead support for Carnegie Hall Citywide is provided by the Howard Gilman Foundation and the Hearst Foundation.
Additional support provided by Northwell Health, Official Healthcare Partner of Carnegie Hall.