Oasis of Music at the Basilica presents bassist Asher Barreras
Bassist Asher Barreras will perform at the Oasis of Music, held at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Wednesday January 13, from 12:30 to 1. His program will be an eclectic mix of Bach, Charlie Bird and his own compositions.
Asher Barreras grew up in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and has enjoyed playing and studying music for over 25 years. He started on the violin and studied many of the string and percussion instruments including: bass, cello, guitar, piano, and drums. He also studied music and bass at the Conservatori de Liceu in Barcelona, Spain, under professor Horacio Fumero from 2008-2009. Asher received his bachelor’s degree in jazz studies, training in music and bass performance under professor Lynn Seaton and Jeff Bradetich at the University of North Texas, cum laude 2010. He has been a professional traveling musician, teacher, and composer for close to 17 years. After living in New York City he relocated Cundy’s Harbor, Maine. Barreras plays bass in the Midcoast Symphony Orchestra and several small diverse ensembles in our area.
Admission to the Oasis of Music is free, with donations accepted. Covid restrictions of mask-wearing, social distancing are observed. A maximum number of 35 will be admitted.