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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