These short interactive events, long a Maverick tradition, are designed for enjoyment by children in grades K-6. Admission is free for children and adults. joelharrison.com Joel Harrison, guitar / voice Guitarist, composer, arranger, lyricist, writer, educator, and vocalist JOEL HARRISON has “created a new blueprint for jazz” (New Orleans Times-Picayune). Harrison’s music may be founded on jazz but veers into classical, rock, country, and all manner of American roots music. Succinctly described by the New York Timesas “protean… brilliant,” he has also written multiple works for chamber ensembles and is an active film composer. Harrison is the founder and director of the Alternative Guitar Summit, a yearly festival devoted to new and unusual guitar music. Pat Metheny has called the Summit “one of the most interesting and distinguished forums for guitar on the planet.” Ages: All – No musical experience needed to participate. Maverick Family Saturdays are sponsored in part with support from the Klock and De Sole Family Foundations.