;void(0)) TONY TRISCHKA The master of modern banjo playing who has inspired a whole generation of progressive bluegrass musicians .... TONY TRISCHKA AND HIS DOUBLE BANJO BLUEGRASS SPECTACULAR BAND WILL PERFORM APRIL CORSAIR CONCERT TONY TRISCHKA, one of the world's finest banjo players, backed by his astonishing bluegrass band, will be performing in Tawas City on Saturday evening, April 26th, as part of the Corsair Concert Series. The 7:30 pm concert will take place at the Tawas United Methodist Church Family Center. This Double Banjo Bluegrass Spectacular show will present acclaimed banjo innovator Tony Trischka’s return to acoustic bluegrass terrain - with a unique twist. Tony will bring another renowned performer, as a special guest, to play the second banjo. The Tawas concert will present material from Trischka’s latest album, Double Banjo Bluegrass Spectacular, which recently received a Grammy nomination for Best Bluegrass Album. ;void(0)) Trischka’s return to bluegrass has been met with critical acclaim and taken his career to new heights. Earlier this year he was featured on NPR’s Weekend Edition Sunday. Soon after, he and fellow banjoist Steve Martin performed together on The Ellen Degeneres Show, the Late Show with David Letterman and, most recently, they appeared on Regis and Kelly. In October, Trischka was given the IBMA (International Bluegrass Music Association) award for Banjo Player of the Year 2007 and Double Banjo Bluegrass Spectacular received IBMA awards for Recorded Event of the Year and Instrumental Album of the Year. ;void(0)) On March 25th, Smithsonian Folkways Recordings released Tony Trischka’s latest collection of compositions, arrangements and collaborations, entitled “Territory”. On Territory, Trischka shows his penchant for integrating various styles and methods from around the world and his endless ability to write captivating melodies perfectly suited for the banjo. The arrangements intertwine classic bluegrass and American folk songs as well as a medley of traditional Celtic songs. Tony Trischka and his amazing Double Banjo Bluegrass Spectacular band will create a Tawas performance steeped in timeless bluegrass soul, yet entirely contemporary. In addition to Tony Trischka, the band members for this performance will be: • Mike Munford - second banjo - an elite player, session musician and instructional author. • Brandon Rickman - guitar/vocals - current member and lead singer in The Lonesome River Band. • Amanda Kowalski - bass - former member of Uncle Earl, currently performs with Abigail Washburn (Sparrow Quartet) and with Adrienne Young and Little Sadie. • Megan Lynch - fiddle - a high demand Nashville session musician, plays fiddle for Pam Tillis, won her first National Championship at age 8 and followed that with three consecutive wins at ages 10, 11, and 12. This group's command of a number of musical styles will swing the band on a few side trips from bluegrass to other acoustic ports. This will be a night to remember! Advance tickets ($15) for the Saturday, April 26th concert are available at Nordic Sports in East Tawas. Proceeds from the concert series are used to maintain and operate the Corsair Skiing and Hiking Trails in the Huron National Forest. For advance tickets and further information call (989) 362-2001. Check out Tony Trischka’s complete biography and press reviews on the website:   | Return Home | Clothing & Outerwear | Footwear | Kayaking & Canoeing | Hiking & Backpacking | Tawas Bird & Nature Observation | AuSable River Fly Fishing | Cross Country Skiing | Corsair Ski Trail Conditions | Events Schedule | Links | Contact Us | TONY TRISCHKA | |
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