Isaac & Blewett with HalfStrung - May 24th at Studio 700 - 7pm
Wednesday, May 21st, 2008Saturday Night
with
HalfStrung
This coming Saturday May 24th, Isaac and Blewett will be performing at Studio 700. The duo were co-winners with Hot Toddy Trio of the 2007 Maple Blues Award for “ACOUSTIC GROUP of the YEAR for their joint effort titled “Live At The Black Box”.
Originally known as an acoustic blues act, they have broadened their sound, spinning out into new exciting musical territory. Eastern scales and melody, Isaac’s wah-wah fuelled atmospheric cello, and the banjo/guitar mantra of Blewett all manifest themselves in their soulful and raw music. They have recently released their forth CD titled “Live @ L’Escaouette” and are currently lining up artists for their annual concert series at the Harvey Hall. This popular series held in Harvey NB near Riverside/Albert provides an intimate setting for the duo to bring in some high caliber artists from across Canada. For anyone wishing to take in any of these concerts, it is suggested that you visit their website and join their mailing list and reservations are recommended as most of these shows sell out.
Joining the duo this coming Saturday are local Moncton acoustic Folk/Roots group HalfStrung. Originally a 4-piece group, they consist of 3 acoustic guitarists who are now sharing the bass playing duties until a suitable bassist becomes available. Each brings their own style of music to the group, ranging from heartfelt ballads such as a song about the Westray Mining Disaster, traditional folksong about an NB’er not moving away from home, and slightly humorous Blues/Roots compositions such as “Ode To Fred Sanford”. They are currently writing material for their second CD.
This Saturday’s show starts at 7PM at Studio 700. Tickets can be purchased in advance at Reid’s Newsstand on Main Street as well as at Studio 700 on Main. The cost of tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door.