Friday, April 7 at 7:00 pm at the Reeves Theatre –
Benjamin Barker with David LaMotte and The Allen Boys with DaShawn Hickman & Kelley Breiding
Listen to live collaborations of seasoned traditional artists and emerging musicians of Western NC! These concerts are the exciting culmination of the Blue Ridge Music Trails’ trailblazing musical project called Fine Tuned. This initiative connects Western NC musicians for a shared growth experience to enrich the current traditional music of the NC mountains and foothills. With the support of the North Carolina Arts Council’s Spark the Arts Grant, the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area is proud to present the Fine Tuned Concert Series.
Benjamin Barker is a national champion hammered dulcimer player who has been mentored by Asheville-area songwriter, author, and speaker David LaMotte. Together, they blend Benjamin’s immense instrumental talent with David’s own musicality and gift for language to create nuanced and emotion-filled music.
The Allen Boys and DaShawn Hickman carry the torch for the Sacred Steel musical tradition out of their church in Mount Airy. Kelley Breiding is well-versed in Surry County’s Round Peak style as well as country and Western Swing stylings. Together, these musicians have fused their respective Surry County styles into one exciting sound.
