China Red Meets Bluegrass
By Kara Gibbs on April 17, 2008 - 3:31pm
China Red Meets Bluegrass
Red Chamber vs The Jaybirds
Friday May 2, 2008 at 8:00pm
Vancouver Community College Auditorium 1155 East Broadway, Vancouver
$15 Adults, $12 Students & Seniors
Tickets available at the door, or by calling 778-998-5375
What do you get when you cross a quartet of traditional Chinese plucked instruments with a bluegrass band? On Friday May 2, 2008 at 8:00pm the Asian fiery foursome Red Chamber, led by zheng master Mei Han, challenges powerhouse pickers from the west The Jaybirds, led by mandolin guru John Reischman, in China Red Meets Bluegrass¬. This unlikely meeting of musical minds brings together the high-powered bluegrass melodies and melancholy folk tunes of The Jaybirds (recently nominated for a JUNO) with the furiously virtuosic style and gorgeous Chinese melodies of Red Chamber.
This musical duel will begin with both ensembles performing separately, and culminate in an unforgettable set of works for all eight musicians, including new compositions by mandolin player John Reichmen and unique arrangements of traditional melodies for this non-traditional ensemble. Highlights of their solo sets will include Red Chamber performing contemporary and traditional Chinese works, and The Jaybirds performing selections from their newest album Stellar Jays, recently nominated for a Juno award for best Roots & Traditional album of the year.
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