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Concerts at Mars Hill University

April 13 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

- Please visit event website for ticket pricing.

Saturday, April 13 – Larry & Joe Live – 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm, at the Owen Theatre, 44 College St, Mars Hill, NC 28754

Larry & Joe is the duo of Joropo maestro Larry Bellorín (Monagas, Venezuela) and GRAMMY-nominated bluegrass and old-time star Joe Troop (Winston-Salem, North Carolina). These two virtuosic multi-instrumentalists fuse their respective Venezuelan and Appalachian folk traditions on the harp, banjo, cuatro, fiddle, upright bass, guitar, and maracas to inspire joy and unity and to prove that music has no borders. Their engaging bilingual (esp / eng) program includes storytelling, humor, singalongs, and dancing. Program en ingles y espańol.

This concert is presented by the Ramsey Center for Appalachian Studies in collaboration with the Center for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and the Latin Students Association. It is supported by a generous grant from the Madison County Tourism Development Authority.

Tickets are on sale here. They are being sold on a sliding price scale for accessibility reasons – pay what you are able to. Ticket prices do not indicate particular seats – seating is first-come, first-served and doors will open at 7 p.m.  The concert will take place in MHU’s Owen Theatre. Mars Hill University students get free tickets with a special code.)

Larry & Joe es un dúo formado por el maestro del joropo Larry Bellorín (Monagas, Venezuela) y Joe Troop (Winston-Salem, Carolina del Norte), estrella del bluegrass y old-time nominado al GRAMMY. Estos dos virtuosos fusionan sus respectivas tradiciones folclóricas venezolana y apalache con el arpa, el banjo, el cuatro, el violín, el bajo vertical, la guitarra y las maracas para inspirar alegría y unidad y demostrar que la música no tiene fronteras. Su atractivo programa bilingüe (español/inglés) incluye cuentos, humor, canciones y bailes. Programa en inglés y español.

Este concierto es presentado por el Ramsey Center for Appalachian Studies en colaboración con el Center for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion y la Latin Student Association. Cuenta con el apoyo de una generosa subvención de la Autoridad de Desarrollo Turístico del Condado de Madison.

Por razones de accesibilidad, las entradas se venden a un precio variable: pague lo que pueda. Los precios de las entradas no indican asientos concretos: los asientos se asignan por orden de llegada y las puertas se abrirán a las 7:00 pm. (Los estudiantes de Mars Hill University recibirán crédito PAWS y pueden obtener entradas gratuitas con un código especial).

Details

Date:
April 13
Time:
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Cost:
Please visit event website for ticket pricing.
Music Styles:
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Event Type:
Concert / Performance
  • Can Accommodate Groups
  • Family Friendly
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Organizer

Ramsey Center for Appalachian Studies
Phone
(828) 689-1115
Email
lweinstein@mhu.edu
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Other

Phone
828-689-1115
Email
lweinstein@mhu.edu

Venue

Owen Theater at Mars Hill University
44 College Street
Mars Hill, 28754 United States
+ Google Map
Phone:
(828) 689-1115
View Venue Website

Details

Date:
April 13
Time:
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Cost:
Please visit event website for ticket pricing.
Music Styles:
, , ,
Event Type:
Concert / Performance
  • Can Accommodate Groups
  • Family Friendly
Visit Website

Organizer

Ramsey Center for Appalachian Studies
Phone
(828) 689-1115
Email
lweinstein@mhu.edu
View Organizer Website

Other

Phone
828-689-1115
Email
lweinstein@mhu.edu

Venue

Owen Theater at Mars Hill University
44 College Street
Mars Hill, 28754 United States
+ Google Map
Phone:
(828) 689-1115
View Venue Website