Doors Open at 7PM.
Join us for a special evening of Bluegrass with Barry Bales, featuring: Noam Pikelny, Buddy Melton, Sierra Hull, and Kenny Smith.
Barry Bales, a member of Alison Krauss' Grammy winning band, Union Station, and the 2016 International Bluegrass Music Association Bass Player of the Year, assembled this all-star group for his fourth annual event at the Capitol Theatre. More about Barry Bales - https://www.facebook.com/Barry-Bales-Fan-Page-293622981838/
Noam Pikelny has emerged as the preeminent banjoist of his generation. He is a founding member of Punch Brothers, a 3-time Grammy Nominee, and was awarded the first annual Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Banjo and Bluegrass in 2010. He has appeared on the Late Show David Letterman and has been in the spotlight since he was 8 years old. Noam has recently released his 4th solo album – Universal Favorite. More about Noam Pikelny - https://www.noampikelny.com/
Buddy Melton plays the fiddle in the band Balsam Range, and recently released his first solo Bluegrass CD. Buddy has been very fortunate in the musical opportunities given to him. He played regionally with the gospel Bluegrass group Rock Springs Reunion which landed a song in the top ten gospel Bluegrass charts. After leaving RSR, he settled into a Nashville based band, Jubal Foster, which played the Southeastern United States. Buddy has recorded and shared the stage with many artists such as Sam Bush, Rhonda Vincent, Porter Wagner, Jon Randall, and more. More about Buddy Meltion - https://balsamrange.com/about/
Sierra Hull, a naturally talented mandolinist and Bluegrass singer-songwriter, is a celebrated artist. Alison Krauss, her hero and now mentor, said, “I think she’s endless. I don’t see any boundaries. Talent like hers is so rare, and I don’t think it stops. It’s round.” Hull was a teen prodigy and began her career at the Grand Ole Opry at only 11 years old, by Krauss’s invitation. From there, she has recorded numerous albums; played at the White House, Carnegie Hall, and Kennedy Center; and became the first Bluegrass musician to receive the Presidential Scholarship at the Berklee College of Music. She recently released Weighted Mind, which was Grammy nominated for Best Folk Album of 2017. More about Sierra Hull - https://www.sierrahull.com/bio/
Kenny Smith formed a band with his wife Amanda Smith and immediately found success. The duo captured the IBMA Emerging Artist of the Year award in their first year of existence. Since that time, they have embarked on a remarkable journey of love and music that has led them all over the world. Smith is regarded as being a true original guitar stylist. Kenny is a two-time winner of IBMA Guitar Player of the Year and has been nominated multiple times. He combines elements from many of his musical mentors but is completely unique. He is called for his expertise in the studio and as a guitar instructor and has various instructional materials that showcase his unique style and mastery of his instrument. He teaches regularly at scores of camps. His recent project The Return was a follow-up to his classic solo project Studebaker. He continues to perform with Amanda as a duet in concerts and at festivals across America. More about Kenny Smith -https://www.bandofruhks.com/about
General admission is $30. VIP tickets are $50, front and center seating included PLUS an autographed poster for the event.
Don't miss this special night of outstanding Bluegrass!
