To the delight of a packed house, seven of the world’s greatest banjo players filled the Bardavon 1869 Opera House with musical styles ranging from bluegrass and old time to the most dreamy, newest age stringed musings. Seemingly every moment from Peter Wernick’s first notes encouraging newbies to play two chord songs to an encore where Bela Fleck and Tony Trishka teamed up with four hands playing one banjo, the night brought pure magic on the wings thirty five strings.
Last Friday night (10/26/12), an audience of devoted bluegrass fans was treated to a nearly flawless performance by the Oldtime Bluegrass Singers at Christ Church. This was their second HVBA sponsored show in Poughkeepsie in the past two years and they did not disappoint. The group balanced outstanding individual and ensemble instrumentals with great two and three-part harmonies. Added to this, the acoustics and sound system at the Church were exceptional, and the home-baked desserts at intermission were a delightful treat!
This special offer is available only through the HVBA.
| What: | Banjo Summit, Special Sound Check, & "Meet & Greet" |
| When: | Sunday, November 4 at 7pm |
| Where: | The Bardavon, Market Street, Poughkeepsie,NY |
| Tickets: | $48/Members - $53/Non-Members - Purchase Below or call 475-8830 |
Scale a "Five-string summit," have a ball and support the HVBA. This ticket package is only available through the Hudson Valley Bluegrass Association.
Thank you, thank you....to all of our members who support the HVBA. This is a Membership Appreciation Day and we want you there to celebrate with us.
The HVBA's Showcase 2012 season resumes on Friday, October 26, with a performance by the Old Time Bluegrass Singers. Doors open at 6:15 for the open jam and concert and refreshments (as always) will be available.
The Old Time Bluegrass Singers play classic bluegrass, the high-energy American string band music with roots in country, old-time dance band and gospel music traditions, and share their enjoyment of this lively music with audiences across the country.
"Old Time Bluegrass Singers" was in fact the original name of Joe Val & The New England Bluegrass Boys" That band originally featured