The Cultural Caravan’s June Festival continues its amazing first day with an evening of music, community, and craft cocktails! We’re thrilled to present the Global Roots Ensemble at Erie Social Club for a special performance in an intimate, welcoming setting—perfectly suited to the ensemble’s unique approach to music and storytelling.

Founded and led by Mumbai-born, Boulder-based percussionist and composer Bobby Bringi, the Global Roots Ensemble weaves together musical traditions from around the world. Their original music draws on modal jazz, Indian ragas, Delta blues, and melodic folk—blending enchanting melodies, ancient and modern instruments, storytelling, and improvisation to spark the imagination and dissolve boundaries between genres, cultures, and people.

This performance features:

• Elden Kelly – fretted and fretless guitars

• Sheela Bringi – bansuri (Indian bamboo flute), harp, harmonium, voice

• John Gunther – saxophones and woodwinds

• Bill McCrossen – acoustic/electric bass, West African stringed instruments

• Bobby Bringi – percussion, storytelling, artistic direction

About the Venue:

Located in the heart of historic downtown Erie, the Erie Social Club is a wine bar with creative cocktails and perfectly-paired light bites in a come-as-you-are atmosphere inspired by the town’s mining roots. Operated by the Varnadoe family, ESC is all about great drinks, tasty snacks, and welcoming community vibes—the perfect setting for an unforgettable night of music.

Please note: Erie Social Club will be open only to registered attendees during the concert. Drinks and snacks will be available for purchase—please come thirsty and ready to support this wonderful local business!