Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Blue Ridge Music Center Presents The Kruger Brothers and Buckstankle Boys

June 22  - Back by popular demand at the Blue Ridge Music Center: The Kruger Brothers and Buckstankle Boys.  Raised in Switzerland, but with a large, loyal following of fans in the United States, the Kruger Brothers will bring their all-star group to perform the Hot Pickers Concert at the Blue Ridge Music Center this Saturday.

The concert also includes the award-winning Mt. Airy stringband the Buckstankle Boys. Jens and Uwe Kruger have performed as an acoustic group worldwide for more than 30 years on guitar and banjo, embracing a wide range of styles. About a decade ago they were joined by bassist Joel Landsberg to form the acoustic trio known as the Kruger Brothers.

Their virtuoso playing and warm stage presence makes their music uniquely special which is why the Kruger Brothers are one of the most popular, acoustic performing groups in the nation. Their musical makeup is diverse and comprises individual tastes, classical European musical influences, and a love of the American spirit. Combined, the result is what can only be described as new American music.

The Buckstankle Boys are steeped in rich, local bluegrass and old-time traditions. On this night the group will feature Andy Edmonds on fiddle/vocals, Seth Boyd on banjo/vocals, Todd Hiatt on guitar and Chloe Mylet on bass. The Buckstankle Boys learned their bluegrass/old-time music from some of the best older generation players in the Blue Ridge. This band's powerful sound will show their musical mountain heritage is in good hands.

The Hot Pickers concert starts at 7 PM and doors open at 5:30 PM. Tickets: $15. Children 12 and under are free. All ticket sales support the daily free programs and non-profit traditional music concert series. Advance tickets are available at the Blue Ridge Music Center, Barrs Fiddle Shop, the Galax Visitor Center, online at www.BlueRidgeMusicCenter.org or by calling (276) 236-5309 x112.

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