Garden Theatre Sets Star-Studded Bluegrass Concert Series

The Garden Theatre is pleased to announce the return of the Bluegrass Concert Series featuring some of the biggest names in bluegrass, from June 13 through July 18 at the Garden Theatre (160 West Plant Street).

The whole family is invited to the Garden Theatre's second annual Bluegrass Concert Series featuring award-winning national headliners Helen Highwater Stringband and Nothin' Fancy. The star-studded series lineup includes the dynamic and original stylings of Travers Chandler & Avery County, the perfect blends of Ernie Evans and the Florida State Bluegrass Band, and the unmatched talents of legendary Tony Trischka as he joins musical forces with the incredible Brittany Haas.

For only $75, the Bluegrass Pass lets audience members can catch every pluck and strum all series long. Individual tickets range from $20 to $25, and may be purchased at gardentheatre.org/concerts or at the Box Office at 407-877-GRDN (4736). Group rates of up to 25% off are available by calling 407-877-4736 x208.

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Helen Highwater Stringband
**Headliner**
June 13, 2015 at 8pm
Four award-winning masters of the tradition, Missy Raines on bass, Mike Compton on mandolin, David Grier on guitar and Shad Cobb on fiddle, break the boundaries of what string bands normally do and forge their own path in bluegrass, blues and acoustic music. Their music is high-energy roots Americana, flavored in tradition while simultaneously creating their own unique brand of modern string band music.
Tickets: $25

Tony Trischka & Brittany Haas
June 20, 2015 at 8pm
Tony Trischka is considered to be the consummate banjo artist and perhaps the most influential banjo player in the roots music world. For more than 45 years, his stylings have inspired a whole generation of bluegrass and acoustic musicians with the many voices he has brought to the instrument. Tony is joined by Brittany Haas, who is widely regarded as one of the most influential fiddlers of her generation.
Tickets: $20

Travers Chandler & Avery County
June 27, 2015 at 8pm
One of the few mandolinists in bluegrass who plays in the traditional style, Travers has been hailed the "king of tremolo" and "one of the best traditional musicians in bluegrass." His music at times often fuses the old honky tonk country of his country music heroes such as George Jones, Wayne Kemp, Vernon Oxford and Mel Street. Travers has also taken top honors in mandolin at the Mt Airy Fiddler's Convention, Allegheny Fiddlers Convention in Sparta NC and The Old Fiddler's Convention in Galax,Virginia.
Tickets: $20

Ernie Evans & The Florida State Bluegrass Band
July 11, 2015 at 8pm
Ernie Evans and The Florida State Bluegrass Band represent what fans expect from bluegrass music today - an ability to bridge the gap between contemporary and traditional styles. Known for their strong lead vocals, classic hits, and ability to entertain their audiences, The Florida State Bluegrass Band is rapidly gaining a widespread fan base across the United States.
Tickets: $20

Nothin' Fancy
**Headliner**
July 18, 2015 at 8pm
From the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia, comes one of the most entertaining bands in the bluegrass genre, Nothin' Fancy. Winner of SPBGMA's award for Entertaining Group of the Year six times, this band has released eleven full-length albums, and have performed at festivals all across the United States, Canada and Norway.
Tickets: $25

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