[Music] Passerine: Songs in Flight

The melodic, almost haunting sounds of contemporary bluegrass/folk band Passerine could easily be the theme music for a biopic of Sarasota. Its blossoming arts scene, the modern bluesy tunes that creep down narrow roads and out of cafes mix well with the weeping moss on the trees and the free running miles of beach, sand and water. It’s the purity of an untainted oasis that makes the city so special and Passerine offers the same organic passion in its music. David Brain (dobro), Tanya Radtke (vocals, acoustic guitar), Sara Moone (vocals, fiddle), Dave Baker (vocals, bass) and Carmela Pedicini (vocals, acoustic guitar) make up the group distinctly named after the bird for its revealing and inspiring nature. [David Brain is a sociology professor at New College and Sara Moon is a New College alumna.]