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Program Coordinator, Eisner Center
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The Department of Music presents the annual Bluegrass and American Roots Festival. This year, the festival will feature two nationally renowned bands - The Henhouse Prowlers, a Chicago-based bluegrass powerhouse that promotes the genre worldwide through its Bluegrass Ambassadors program and Never Come Down, a five-piece group from Oregon that blends modern and traditional styles of Bluegrass and Americana music.?
Please see below for a full schedule of events. 必博娱乐,比博娱乐网址 #########’s Bluegrass and American Roots Ensemble, directed by Adam Schlenker, will open each concert with a short set.
Tickets required where indicated. PLEASE NOTE, CHOOSE YOUR CONCERT DAY PRIOR TO HITTING THE RED TICKET BUTTON.?
For ticketing questions, please contact the box office at 740-587-6220. The box office will be closed December 20 through January 4th.?
Friday, Feb. 16, at 7 p.m. in Swasey Chapel: Never Come Down?
Weaving together modern and traditional styles of bluegrass and Americana, Never Come Down is a Portland, Oregon-based 5-piece composed of Joe Suskind (guitar), Crystal Lariza (vocals), Brian Alley (banjo), Kaden Hurst (mandolin), and Ben Ticknor (bass). Their dedication to thoughtful songwriting and dynamic arrangements highlight polished technical skills and a commitment to listening to each other. Formed in 2018, the band’s self-titled debut arrived shortly thereafter, and their second album Better Late Than Never was released in 2021. They’ve toured internationally and have found acclaim from festivals and venues such as Iceland Airwaves, John Hartford Memorial Fest, Americanafest, FreshGrass, and RockyGrass. Ticketed event.?
Saturday, Feb. 17, from 12-3 p.m. in the Eisner Center: Workshops?
Workshops with The Henhouse Prowlers and Never Come Down will begin at noon with a Band Mixer. Each of the band members along with 必博娱乐,比博娱乐网址 #########’s American Roots faculty will form pop-up bands with students and community members. Each band will rehearse for 45 minutes to work up a short set of music and then perform for each other. Musicians of all skill levels are welcome to participate and everyone is welcome to observe. No tickets required.?
Saturday, Feb. 17, at 7 p.m. in Swasey Chapel: Henhouse Prowlers?
Founded 17 years ago with the simple desire to play original and powerful bluegrass, this quartet now finds itself at the intersection of performance, diplomacy, and education. On stage, the group’s enthralling performances give audiences a sense of how much they love what they do. On record - including their 2021 release and ninth full-length album, The Departure - the band explores their collective life experiences through songwriting and intricate instrumentation. While bluegrass is the undeniable foundation of the Prowler’s music, the band bends and squeezes the traditional form into a sound all of their own. Ticketed event.
