Join us for an unforgettable evening of dance and music with Victor Furtado (banjo), Earl White (fiddle), Jake Eddy (guitar) and Carter Eddy (bass) with Janine Smith (calling) on Sun, Oct 1, 2023 in the historic Arden Gild Hall: 2126 The Hwy, Wilmington, DE 19810.
Here is an acoustic band (or supergroup?) you will enjoy. It’s not quite bluegrass although it has a stellar bluegrass flat picker and bassist. It’s not quite old time even though it has one of the most respected old time fiddlers and an awesome clawhammer banjo player. It’s the Furtado, White, and the Eddy Brothers Band. You may have heard of Victor Furtado having won the Steve Martin Banjo Prize in 2019. He has taken clawhammer banjo to another level and recently shared the stage with Billy Strings (https://youtu.be/iJxVgl5bLpE?si=tVxi_FqVTaA1mG2R). He has teamed up with Jake Eddy on guitar. Jake is rapidly gaining attention as one of the finest young flat pickers in the country. Along with his brother Carter on bass, he has recorded and toured with Andy Statman and Ned Luberecki! Carter is currently playing in the Becky Buller Band. Then there is Earl White, one of the most respected old time fiddlers with a huge repertoire of tunes. He is a founding member of the Green Grass Cloggers! So you definitely won’t be disappointed if you accept my invite and come to the show. And if you are interested in square dancing, there will be one starting at 2PM with the fantastic Janine Smith calling. Between the dance and concert there will be time to jam and grab a bit to eat. Looking forward to seeing you at the show!
Learn more about the band and Janine at the Progressive Acoustics website.
Presented by the Arden Folk Gild and Progressive Acoustic Concerts.
Tickets are being sold separately for the concert or dance and are available from Eventbrite or at the door. Come for the dance or concert or stay for both!
The dance starts at 2PM with a half hour lesson if you are new or need a refresher about contra and square dancing. The dance will be from 2:30-5:30. The band has a large repertoire of exciting and interesting tunes. And Janine is well known for bringing fun and excitement to all the dance events she leads.
There will be a break between the dance and concert so bring your instrument if you would like to get together and play some tunes. The concert will start at 7:30.
Grab your friends, get your dancing shoes on, and prepare for an evening filled with infectious rhythms and unforgettable melodies. Mark your calendars and get ready for a night to remember!
Presented by Progressive Acoustic Concerts and the Arden Folk Gild
Tickets for the dance and concert are sold separately. Tickets available online or at the door.
Dance:
$10 - student or limited-income or Arden Gild Member
$20 - regular ticket
$30 - event supporter, thank you very much!
Concert:
$25 - regular ticket
$23 - Arden Gild Member
Schedule:
2:00 - 2:30: Dance instruction and refresher
2:30 - 5:30: Dance
5:30 - 7:30: Jam and dinner break
7:30 - 9:30: Concert