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Lullabies & Magical Night Music


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Nico Rattray full profile / Piano, Guitar, Vocals, Double Bass / 2 musicians

Other players: David Howe


Full program notes

Nico will perform original lullabies and magical night music (bedtime stories in song form) for adults and children alike. He blends his background in classical music with folk and R&B, to create a satisfying range of moods and grooves, all in the spirit of down regulation. From the traditional form of lullabies, songs intended for babies, he has expanded the genre to also include themes of adulthood (and even death, the final lullaby!) But before you get too sleepy, his story songs will engage you with delight and whimsy.


Historical context

Lullabies are among the oldest musical forms, present across cultures as functional songs for soothing, bonding, and regulating the body. This program draws on that lineage while integrating art song, American folk storytelling, and R&B-influenced groove. By extending the lullaby tradition to also address adult themes such as rest, longing, and mortality, these songs reframe an ancient form within a contemporary concert setting focused on intimacy, listening, and care.


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