|
Friday, May 29, 2009 @ 7 PM
The CoMMA in Morganton, North Carolina Mountain Heart's musical virtuosity, unmatched energy, and keen sense of entertainment dynamics have helped them to forge a highly unique sound, and stage show, which appeals to an incredibly wide variety of musical tastes. From large outdoor folk music and bluegrass festivals, to sold-out arena shows opening for Southern Rock icons, Lynyrd Skynyrd, to co-headlining concerts with the acoustic guitar legend, Tony Rice, Mountain Heart always makes an undeniable connection to an audience, leaving them on their feet. In short, this rare comibination of abilities makes Mountain Heart one of the most versatile acts ever assembled.
Tony Rice spans the range of acoustic music, from straight-ahead bluegrass to jazz-influenced new acoustic music, to songwriter-oriented folk. He is perhaps the greatest innovator in acoustic flatpicked guitar since Clarence White. Over the course of his career, he has played alongside J.D. Crowe and the New South, David Grisman (during the formation of “Dawg Music”), led his own groups, collaborated with fellow picker Norman Blake and recorded with his brothers. He has recorded with drums, piano, soprano sax, and with straight-ahead bluegrass instrumentation. Terry Baucom has been a force in the Bluegrass world since the 1970's. His work includes helping form such ground-breaking groups as Boone Creek, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver and IIIrd Tyme Out. His distinctive style of banjo playing over the years has earned him the nickname the 'Duke of Drive'. The Men's Club of Morganton is a non-profit civic club of dedicated members whose efforts are directed toward helping the citizens of Morganton, North Carolina and the surrounding county of Burke. Proceeds from the Mountain Heart & Tony Rice show will go toward funding several college scholarships to deserving individuals from the Burke County, North Carolina area. |
|
|
The CoMMA in Morganton, NC is: |
|
