Loren Westbrook-Fritts & Primitivity at Strathmore (Video)

Prmitivity Loren Westbrook-Fritts, Devree Lewis, Robby Burns, Natalie Spehar

Prmitivity Loren Westbrook-Fritts, Devree Lewis, Robby Burns, Natalie Spehar

The Artist in Residence Alumni Concert Series continues Oct. 16 with Loren Westbrook-Fritts & Prmitivity at 7:30 p.m. in the Mansion at Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda. Primitivity is a DC based rock cello quartet that blends elements of classical, post-rock and hard rock music. Consisting of cellists Devree Lewis, Natalie Spehar, and percussionist Robby Burns, all from the University Of Maryland School of Music, the band is directed by 2010 Strathmore Artist in Residence and cellist Loren Westbrook-Fritts. Playing the music of Led Zepplin, The Beatles, Muse, Megadeth, Apocalyptica, and Metallica, Primitivity also premiers their own original works. The band’s debut album, “Plays Megadeth For Cello,” has received critical acclaim from fans and praise from Megadeth’s frontman, Dave Mustaine. Primitivity blends refined classical approaches and the new sounds of rock into a unique concert program that redefines the cello for the 21st century. Tickets are $17 and may be purchased by calling 301.581.5100 or online at Strathmore website.

Take a look at this video of Prmitivity
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdQRKo8prig
 

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