All successful creative endeavors thrive on change. The Infamous Stringdusters’ career is no exception. But just as many things have changed since The Stringdusters’ inception in 2006, the essential elements have remained the same. And now the progressive sextet is more focused than ever on exactly what makes them unique: the musical integration of six individual musicians into one visionary sound.
While critics have loved to declare the band “newgrass torchbearers,” this group is actually a broad melting pot of American music, with backgrounds that range in training from classical and jazz to hard rock and country.
When the group first emerged in 2007 it was to immediate accolade, complete with IBMA awards and a chart-topping debut record. But the group—Andy Hall (Dobro), Andy Falco (guitar), Chris Pandolfi (banjo), Jeremy Garrett (fiddle), Jesse Cobb (mandolin), and Travis Book (upright bass)—was viewed as a collection of Nashville’s most sought after young guns getting together for a super jam.
Now after spending nearly 200 days on the road together for the past three years, The Infamous Stringdusters have become a “band” in the truest sense of the word. It has taken hard work and determination on a range of stages from Telluride and the Ryman to city clubs and European cafes, but the group has turned a corner. This is no longer just an outlet to showcase individual instrumental wizardry. Instead the six members have become a single musical entity focused on original material and a collective spontaneity that makes each live performance completely unique.
Singer/songwriter Pete Kartsounes will open the show. Pete's newest release Out of Nowhere is his third and most successful album to date. Getting national exposure, it is a tasteful blend of bluegrass, jazz, folk, and blues, entwined with acoustic overtones and superb musicianship.
**Take advantage of advance ticket prices, as they go up the day of the show!** ADV: $18/$16 MEM; D/S: $20/$18 MEM
Members of the 'Stringdusters will also be hosting some music workshops through the Swallow Hill School of Music. Check out some of these awesome classes and register early to save for:
