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The Jeff Little Trio
January 25, 2020 : 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
$15. – $18.The Jeff Little Trio
Jeff Little
With few exceptions, the piano does not play a prominent part in Appalachian or Americana music, and is rarely the lead instrument. But Jeff Little is an exception – and a remarkable one. His distinctive style is breathtaking in its speed, precision and clarity.
Jeff as well as his trio stay busy traveling the country performing concerts with an energy and dedication to their music that is evident at every show. Performances include The Smithsonian Institution, The National Folk Festival, American Piano Masters, and many festivals, performing arts centers, and music venues throughout the US. Jeff has been featured on National Public Radio and PBS many times and has also taken his music around the world for the US Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs performing in Sri Lanka, Bahrain, Oman, France and Tanzania. In 2014 Jeff was inducted into the Blue Ridge Music Hall of Fame. In addition, Jeff is a full-time faculty member and Artist in Residence for the Popular Music Program at Catawba College in Salisbury, NC.
Steve Lewis
Steve Lewis is an award – winning guitar and banjo player from Todd NC and is one of the most respected acoustic musicians in the country. Steve is well known for his flat picking on guitar and his mastery of the five – string banjo. Steve has won many championships for his guitar and banjo playing. Some of the prestigious events include the Walnut Valley Nationals, Merlefest, the Galax Old Time Fiddlers Convention, Renofest and the Wayne Henderson Guitar Competition. Steve is also a two-time national champion on the banjo. He remains an in-demand guitar and banjo teacher and is dedicated to sharing his love of music with the next generation.
Luke Little
Luke Little is quickly earning recognition as an outstanding mandolin player. He began playing mandolin at age 15, and in just a few years he has won many competition ribbons including first place at the 2018 Ashe Fiddlers Convention.
“Jeff Little is a remarkable musician, steeped in the tradition of his native Blue Ridge, yet also a virtuosic and eclectic innovator.” ~ National Public Radio
“Jeff Little tore the place apart with his wondrously quick and articulate piano style. He is always intelligent and richly melodic.” ~ The Boston Globe
