MONROE - The Minnesota-based group, Barley Jacks, starring master fiddler Brian Wicklund, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23 at the Monroe Arts Center.
Fronted by internationally-known musician Brian Wicklund, the Barley Jacks blend a spirited mix of original bluegrass, Celtic, and roots music. Wicklund, along with band members Kevin Rowe on upright bass, Joel Arpin on percussion, and Joe Cruz on guitar, meld their diverse musical backgrounds to create an exhilarating concert experience full of energy and excitement.
Virtuosity, magic, and a little bit of danger combine to make every Barley Jacks performance unique. The first thing an audience notices is how much fun the Barley Jacks have when they perform.
"When the four of us get together on stage and start playing - something just happens. We are in tune to each other and have so much fun performing that we never know what music we will come up with. Audiences are always in for a treat," said Wicklund.
Wicklund has been an integral part of the acoustic music scene for decades. As a teenager, he won dozens of fiddle contests and has toured internationally with bands Stoney Lonesome, Judith Edelman Band, Kathy Kallick Band, Chris Stuart Band, and with Brother Mule. He is a busy studio musician and producer with dozens of projects to his credit. He wrote the best-selling publication, "American Fiddle Method," and is in constant demand as a teacher worldwide.
Reserved seat tickets for the Barley Jacks are $25, $20 and $10 for students 18 years of age and under. Tickets may be purchased in person at the box office, 1315 11th St.; by contacting the MAC at 608-325-5700 or 888-596-1249; or online at www.monroeartscenter.com.
Prior to the concert, learn about the history of bluegrass music at the film screening of "High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music" to be shown at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19 in the second floor auditorium at the Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave. An audience discussion led by musician and bluegrass music scholar Mark Hembree will take place from 7:30 to 8 p.m. The free film screening and discussion is open to the public.
Fronted by internationally-known musician Brian Wicklund, the Barley Jacks blend a spirited mix of original bluegrass, Celtic, and roots music. Wicklund, along with band members Kevin Rowe on upright bass, Joel Arpin on percussion, and Joe Cruz on guitar, meld their diverse musical backgrounds to create an exhilarating concert experience full of energy and excitement.
Virtuosity, magic, and a little bit of danger combine to make every Barley Jacks performance unique. The first thing an audience notices is how much fun the Barley Jacks have when they perform.
"When the four of us get together on stage and start playing - something just happens. We are in tune to each other and have so much fun performing that we never know what music we will come up with. Audiences are always in for a treat," said Wicklund.
Wicklund has been an integral part of the acoustic music scene for decades. As a teenager, he won dozens of fiddle contests and has toured internationally with bands Stoney Lonesome, Judith Edelman Band, Kathy Kallick Band, Chris Stuart Band, and with Brother Mule. He is a busy studio musician and producer with dozens of projects to his credit. He wrote the best-selling publication, "American Fiddle Method," and is in constant demand as a teacher worldwide.
Reserved seat tickets for the Barley Jacks are $25, $20 and $10 for students 18 years of age and under. Tickets may be purchased in person at the box office, 1315 11th St.; by contacting the MAC at 608-325-5700 or 888-596-1249; or online at www.monroeartscenter.com.
Prior to the concert, learn about the history of bluegrass music at the film screening of "High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music" to be shown at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19 in the second floor auditorium at the Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave. An audience discussion led by musician and bluegrass music scholar Mark Hembree will take place from 7:30 to 8 p.m. The free film screening and discussion is open to the public.