MEXICO — New England Celtic Arts will present Ozere, Wednesday, Oct. 21, at the Mexico Congregational Church, 163 Main St., and Thursday, Oct. 22, at the North Church, 118 High St., Farmington. Both concerts begin at 7 p.m.

For reservations in Mexico call 207-562-4445; for Farmington call 207-778-2006.

Formed in April 2012, Ozere began as a vehicle to try out violinist Jessica Deutsch’s original compositions. She wanted to write fiddle and folk tunes for a string quartet, but chose to pair violin and cello with mandolin and upright bass. Those instruments gave the band more textures and a fierce percussive energy. Jessica asked Emily Rockarts to sing a few songs with them at their first show, and vocals were added to the mix.

Ozere takes equal inspiration from chamber groups and folk bands. It’s what happens when you bring together musicians who play bluegrass, Celtic, jazz, Klezmer, Afro Cuban, classical and more.

Ozere also will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at One Longfellow Square, 181 State St. in Portland for the premiere of the Saltwater Celtic Festival.

Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door in all locations.