Peter Mayer Group to Bring STARS & PROMISES: EVERGREEN to Abingdon, 12/8

The Peter Mayer Group is coming to the region bringing the 14th annual national Christmas Show, Stars & Promises: Evergreen. Playing a blend of traditional favorites and original Christmas compositions, this unique musical journey of story and song is not to be missed. Mayer's dynamic ensemble uses a wide variety of folk, world music, rock, and jazz styling to accompany his virtuosic voice and guitar work, creating a musical journey of stories and songs. "The concert features music for the Christmas journey. A song to travel roads old and new to the peace and joy of Christmas, and share a song of hope to lead us on," says a release announcing the tour.

The concert will be Monday, December 8, 2014 at 7:30pm at Barter Theatre in Abingdon, VA. This is a fundraiser for Barter Theatre, with all proceeds benefitting Barter programs.

Peter Mayer is a familiar face and name to many. Currently, Mayer has released 13 CDs, and tours with the Peter Mayer Group. He is also Jimmy Buffett's lead guitarist, a vocalist, a songwriter, and has been with Jimmy Buffett for more than 24 years. He has also shared the stage with performers James Taylor, Mac McAnally, Sonny Landreth, Don Henley, Joe Walsh, Ringo Star, to name a few.

Mayer's talented group features R. Scott Bryan on percussion and vocals, Chris Walters on piano, Mark Holland on native flutes, Brendan Mayer on guitar and vocals, Zeb Briskovich on bass and Alicia Enstrom on violin.

Mayer's life began in Tamilnadu, the far southern region of India, where his parents served as missionaries for 17 years before returning to their Missouri roots. Musical influences from that period of his life can be heard in his playing. Mayer recalls, "I can remember Indian musicians coming on Christmas Eve and giving Christmas concerts in my parents' house. They would play their drums and flutes, shakers and bells, and sing their Tamil Carols. They would go on for hours and hours. It was a sound I'll never forget."

As an added bonus, concert-goers have an opportunity to purchase a recording of each night's performance immediately following the show.

Tickets are $20, and can be purchased online at www.petermayer.com and www.bartertheatre.com or by calling the ticket office at 276-628-3991. Proceeds benefit Barter Theatre.