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Cutting their teeth in progressive bluegrass jams in San Francisco’s Mission District and rehearsing in the East Bay, Front Country learned to play roots music their own way. They were just a group of friends playing a monthly gig until 2012 and 2013 when Front Country gathered around a single microphone at the RockyGrass and Telluride festivals, and won first prize in those prestigious band contests that once launched the careers of the Dixie Chicks, Greensky Bluegrass and the Steep Canyon Rangers.
Bengt Washburn grew up in a large Utah town (1,200 people) as the fifth child in a small Mormon family (7 children). He and his wife, a retired U.S. Air Force officer, have lived in 6 different cities, (and 2 countries) over the last 11 years. Since winning the San Francisco International Comedy Competition in 2001, Bengt has performed in 48 states and 10 countries and made appearances on Comedy Central, The Late Late Show with Craig Fergusen and Conan O’Brien. He recently filmed a clean comedy special Poking the Grizzly which can be found exclusively on the web. He has another less clean comedy special, Hole Person. www.getbengt.com You may know Carlos Rodriguez from Comedy Central, Doug loves movies, and Hulu Quick laffs. Carlos was thrown into comedy, being born into a large family he quickly became a fast talking entertainer which eventually led him to comedy. Taking the stage youRead More
The Center for the Arts’ Family Fun Day returns on Saturday, March 2 featuring a full day of activities, entertainment and education. This is a FREE event.
Like an old-time barn dance in downtown New Orleans, the Bumper Jacksons pull together a vast array of early American traditions into a deliciously cohesive sound that strikes you right in the heart. Country swing, old-time blues, brassed-up bluegrass – these high-spirit wonders do and love it all. Powerhouse vocals are flanked by a dexterous pedal steel and a brassalicious horn section, all supported by dynamic drums and bass. Hard-swinging grooves and roadhouse drinking songs are valleyed by delicate waltzes of loss and regret. At the center of it all, is an invitation to join in – be it a rowdy dance, a moment of soulful intimacy, or a movement to make a better world. The Bumper Jacksons have a steadily rising list of honors: Washington Area Music Awards Artist of the Year (2016), Best Folk Album (2014-2015), Best Folk Group (2014-2017); Strathmore Artists-in-Residence for 2015-2016; Mid-Atlantic Arts Foundation TouringRead More
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