Tony Vacca and Fusion Nomads w/s/g Senegalese master of the talking drum, Massamba Diop.

Friday, April 10, 2026, 7:30 pm until 9:30 pm
Ft Special Guest MASSAMBA DIOP, the talking drum player for Baaba Maal's world famous band for 3 decades, and the lead drummer in both THE BLACK PANTHER soundtracks

Sliding Scale General Admission $15-$25

Friday, April 10 at THE SHEA THEATER

7:30 PM

Tony Vacca and F U S I O N N O M A D S

with John Isaac Sheldon, Chris Devine, Chuck Langford, Jo Sallins, and special guest, Senegalese master of the talking drum, Massamba Diop.

From Tony: I love working with this group of committed co-conspirators in our adventurous World Fusion Music. And our special guest, MASSAMBA DIOP, has been the talking drum player for Baaba Maal's world famous band for 3 decades, and the lead drummer in both The Black Panther soundtracks.

Tickets and info at: https://sheatheater.org/

Co- sponsored by Pioneer Valley Jazz Shares

“We are creating a flow, a tapestry of rhythmic and melodic patterns in ever-changing waves of energy that reach and change us… and that we can all dance to and be immersed in. So yeah, come on out to our concert and feel free to dive into the deep end of where all this just might take you.” Tony Vacca

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Exciting News for A Happening V: The Bestiary

Cloudgaze and Eggtooth Productions are thrilled to announce that we have received generous grants from the Mass Cultural Council as well as the Community Foundation of Western MA to support our 2025 Immersive Arts Festival, “A Happening V: The Bestiary.”

This festival will transform the Shea Theater into an exploration of theme, hosting installations, music, theatrical performances, and movement pieces, featuring the collective contributions of over 50 local artists. Audiences will experience otherworldly environments and narratives inspired by Aesop's Fables, George Orwell's Animal Farm, newly imagined cautionary tales, and creature myths of all origins.

Thanks to the Mass Cultural Council for their vital support this year.We'd also like to thank the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts for their support in the form of a Flexible Funding grant. We couldn't do this work without you!