Mr Sun | Apr 7

Mr Sun comprises three generations of some of the sharpest minds to apply themselves to the American String Band. (Darol Anger, Joe K. Walsh, Grant Gordy, and Aidan O’Donnell)

Legendary fiddler Darol Anger is at home in a number of musical genres, some of which he helped to invent, and is a member of the original “nuclear” generation of pickers who extended Bluegrass, Jazz, and Classical music to find their common ground. Joe K. Walsh is recognized as one of the foremost contemporary mandolinists, with 4 award-winning years in the Gibson Brothers. Joe has also won acclaim and affection for his vocals and his guitar and octave mandolin work. Grant Gordy is a standout in the crowded field of Acoustic Guitar Wunderkinds. Grant’s work has been widely recognized for its kaleidoscopic excellence and startling emotion, fusing Jazz and Bluegrass concepts to an unprecedented degree. Aidan has established himself as a sought-after bassist.

The musical points-of-view in Mr Sun are so strong and personal that one might imagine the group could explode but for the palpable love and humor that emanate from every note they play. The group means to take a relaxed approach to rewriting its own chapter in the American Music Saga, with its latest recording on Compass Records, entitled The People Need Light.

They have performed at festivals and venues such as Wintergrass, Grey Fox, RockyGrass, Freight & Salvage, to name a few. The band is currently preparing to record their second CD.

Swallow Hill Music presents

Mr Sun w/Masontown

Saturday, April 7 – 8pm (doors at 7pm)

Daniels Hall

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