Guitar Workshop with Jim Hurst
Acoustic Artisans 594 Congress Street, Portland, MEGoing strong on his own, Jim Hurst combines savvy guitar picking, broad vocal range and a musical eclecticism culminating in jaw-dropping performances.
Going strong on his own, Jim Hurst combines savvy guitar picking, broad vocal range and a musical eclecticism culminating in jaw-dropping performances.
Celebrating Rhode Island's aquaculture industry, the Oyster Fest will feature locally sourced oysters, food trucks, local microbrews and wines, restaurant vendors, an oyster shucking contest and, of course, live music! Children under 12 enjoy free admission. We hope to see you there! 10% of ticket sales will go to Save the Bay's youth program, Explore the Bay.
Jim Hurst’s unique picking style and mastery of bluegrass guitar wows audiences and is revered by both novice guitar players and his musical peers. His eclectic career has made him a remarkable performer, an experienced instructor and a highly sought after session musician. His affability and gregariousness make him one of the most approachable musicians of his caliber. The product of a musical family, Jim honed his musical style after being influenced by the likes of Tony Rice, Clarence White and Jerry Reed. He got national exposure with Holly Dunn’s Rio Band playing acoustic guitar and mandolin, and singing harmonies; followed by several high profile television and radio appearances while touring with Trisha Yearwood playing acoustic and electric guitar, and harmony vocals. Jim also experienced performances with Travis Tritt, and Sara Evans. Itching to play more bluegrass, Jim joined the Grammy-nominated Claire Lynch and her Front Porch String Band in 1995 where he teamed up with kindred spirit bassist Missy Raines. While with Claire Lynch, Missy and Jim formed a duet, creating ground-breaking arrangements. They earned IBMA Guitar and Bass Player of the Year for 2001 and 2002. Wanting to pursue greater artistic freedom, Jim left the Claire Lynch Band in 2010 to embark on a solo career. With three solo works to his credit, Open Window, Second Son, A Box of Chocolates,Intrepid, and his latest 2014 release Looking Glass, Jim’s virtuosity shines as he consistently sways audiences with his deft finger work and smooth vocals. Jim performs his show full time and teaches at guitar workshops and music camps in North America and Europe. While he occasionally collaborates with other bluegrass greats, his solo performance is what keeps audiences mesmerized.
We're back for another Bluegrass tHrOEDOWN at Nick-A-Nee's! Come on down! Everyone's welcome—heck, you can even bring your dog! Bring your voice/instrument along too for parking lot pickin'!
Hey Folks! Come on out for some bluegrass music with Local Freight at Fiddler's Green! Fiddler's Green is a cozy and welcoming Irish Pub, conveniently located in downtown Worcester, MA offering good food and drink, and plenty of free parking.
Newfound Grass will be at Meadow Ledge Farm on Saturday October 3rd from 11 to 2. 612 Route 129, Loudon, NH (603) 798-5860 http://www.meadowledgefarm.com/ http://newfoundgrass.com/
Come spend the afternoon with us at Shelburne Farm, where attractions will include apple and pumpkin picking, fresh produce, hay rides, pony rides, an applewood grill, and more! In the event of rain, this show will be postponed.
Newfound Grass will appear at Old Ways Days in Canterbury, NH on Sunday October 18th from noon until 2PM. http://oldwaystraditions.net/old-ways-days.html 418 Shaker Road Canterbury, NH 03278 Phone: 603-783-4403 Email: [email protected]
Newfound Grass will appear at Nippo Lake in Barrington, NH on Sunday October 18th from 6-8PM. NIPPO GOLF CLUB - 550 PROVINCE ROAD - BARRINGTON, NH 03825 http://home.metrocast.net/~winiyoung/nippo http://newfoundgrass.com/
A joyous afternoon of Bluegrass Gospel and Christmas classics. Home baked goods during intermission. Take a break from holiday shopping, grab a hot mug of cider and join us!