Co-Bill: Rob Flax’s Boom Chick Trio and Jesse Ruben

Rob Flax is an award-winning multi-instrumentalist, composer, and educator, classically trained at the New England Conservatory but known for his jazz and improvisational pyrotechnics and irresistible grooves, plus a deep knowledge of American fiddle traditions. He’s also a powerhouse vocalist, capable of silky crooning a la Nat King Cole or visceral Chicago blues shouts, and a consummate songwriter with lyrical depth to complement the instrumental virtuosity.

From performing with icons like B.B. King and Tower of Power to collaborating with Jacob Collier and the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Rob’s versatility shines across genres. As a composer, he’s contributed to film, choreography, and original projects. In his “One Man Band” shows, Rob uses a looper pedal to transform his violin into a symphony, alongside guitar, piano, and percussion

Rob Flax’s Boom Chick Trio consists of Rob Flax, Slava Tolstoy, and Chris Sartori. They Bring together energetic virtuoso violin, guitar, upright bass, plus three part vocals, elevating Rob’s eclectic originals with intricate instrumental interplay, tight vocal harmonies, and irreverent humor.

Slava Tolstoy studied guitar performance at St. Petersburg Jazz School and earned a BA from Boston’s Berklee College of Music.  He founded the “International String Trio”.

Chris Sartori is the upright bass which anchors everything with an undeniable, articulate groove. He is a member of Twisted Pine and a graduate of the Jazz program at Umass, Amherst.