The Down Home Concert Series has another seven shows scheduled, all of them happening Friday nights at Fletcher Opera Theatre. The rest of the season breaks down as follows (tickets for all events are on sale at pinecone.org).
Appalachian Road Show invites you to come and sit a spell as the five-piece band weaves together songs and stories emanating from the mountains and hollers of North Carolina and Virginia, to the coal mines of West Virginia and Kentucky. The band was nominated for the coveted “Entertainer of the Year” Award at the 2023 International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Awards.
From the Town of Cary website: Come to downtown Cary and be a part of incredible evenings of entertainment through the Marvelous Music Mainstage Series. The 23nd season marks the 12th anniversary of this beloved series in the restored, historic Cary Arts Center. The series showcases a variety of emerging and nationally-acclaimed touring artists.
Amanda King has delighted audiences from New York City to San Francisco with her joyous celebration in “Ella, the Early Years.” Focusing on Ella Fitzgerald’s early career with great music and superb storytelling, Amanda is backed by a “big band” ensemble to artfully deliver a wonderful jazz concert as well as a cultural retrospective. Audiences of all ages love the swingin’ tunes from the Big Band Era as well as the anecdotes of Ella’s storied career.
Since its founding in 1994, Sones de México Ensemble has grown to be one of the country’s premier Mexican folk music ensembles with a diverse repertoire, rich in colors, textures and rhythms demonstrating that there is more to Mexican music than mariachi with a repertoire, including the regional styles of huapango, gustos, chilenas, son jarocho, and more. Sones de México has toured coast-to-coast, performing at The Getty in Los Angeles, Carnegie Hall in New York City, The Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, and Orchestra Hall in Chicago celebrating the riches of Mexican music, dance and culture.
Join the EMPIRE TRIO for a unique celebration of music from the Great White Way to the Big Screen. Starting with classic show tunes from beloved Broadway musical, including Les Miserables, West Side Story and Phantom of the Opera the Trio brings their own breathtaking and unique arrangements. Then the show moves west with a dazzling performance of some of the most beloved and toe-tappingly famous songs from the world of film, with songs ranging from the Wizard of Oz and Casablanca to Ghost and Titanic. The performance weaves together the stories from both backstage and behind the camera as well as the singers who performed them.
Umoja and Malcolm are the two talented violinists that make up Sons of Mystro. Their unique sound draws from an array of musical genres, from classical to R&B to hip-hop, all while incorporating their signature touch of soulful improvisation. Each concert is a perfect blend of covers and original compositions that showcase their musical prowess. With their mesmerizing arrangements, intricate harmonies, and contagious energy, Sons of Mystro is sure to sweep the audience away in an unforgettable evening.
The Tartan Terrors are their own Celtic Invasion, mixing music energy with traditional folklore, dance, and humor. With an arsenal featuring classic bagpipes and fiddle, driving drum tones, and signature guitar styles, audiences marvel as The Terrors use their sonic blitz to underscore award winning Step Dancers and internationally recognized comedic performers alike. They have performed on four different continents, in some of the most prestigious Festivals and Highland Games as well as all across North America. Join the phenomenon of the Tartan Terrors and see why Celtic Beat Magazine hails them as the heirs apparent to “Celtic mayhem.”
Appalachian Road Show is a visionary acoustic ensemble, bringing new-generation interpretations of traditional Americana, bluegrass and folk songs, as well as offering innovative original music, all presented with a common thread tied directly to the heart of the Appalachian regions of the United States. Featuring multiple Grammy winners and Grammy nominated performers, these musicians showcase both the traditions and the history of this storied region. Appalachian Road Show invites us to come and sit a spell on its porch as the band shares its dynamic musicianship through songs and stories.
Tonight’s the night: the biggest night of the year for bluegrass musicians around the globe. All eyes and ears will be focused on the red carpet at the Duke Energy Performing Arts Center in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina, as the industry’s biggest and brightest stars head to the 30th Annual International Bluegrass Music Awards.
Nominees for “Entertainer of the Year” are Balsam Range, Sam Bush Band, The Earls of Leicester, Del McCoury Band and first-time nominee Joe Mullins & the Radio Ramblers. The five nominees have a whopping 24 nominations among them this year. Multiple nominations for Sister Sadie, Carolina Blue, Mile Twelve, Molly Tuttle, Missy Raines and Rhonda Vincent are also notable on this year’s list of nominees.
Can’t make it the awards show in person? The show will be broadcast live on Sirius XM Satellite Radio (Bluegrass Junction) at 7:30 p.m. EDT, streamed via Facebook Live and will be made available for rebroadcast by radio stations worldwide, thanks to the sponsorship of Chiesi USA, Virginia Tourism, Deering Banjos, Compass Records, the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum, BMI, and Boston Bluegrass Union. A special red carpet live stream will be available on IBMA’s Instagram page as well. Continue reading →
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